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3.8 out of 5
Very good | 57 reviews

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All reviews for The Original Sand Crab Tavern from all websites. The restaurant offers good food (3.8 stars) and is one of the best restaurants in Escondido.

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3.8 ★ from 57 reviews
downtowner
21.03.2024 - 19:16

Food was excellent. The cup of gumbo clam chowder was killer I'll get a bowl or two next time! It would be nice if there was a selection of grilled or fried fis...

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harv
21.03.2024 - 19:16

Crab cakes were bland and the sauce was horrible. Sweet mayo? Should be hot sauce or Tarter for Crab Cakes. Not authentic cajun cakes. Service very slow. They n...

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nuria-magalhaes
21.03.2024 - 19:16

We had enjoyed our first time at The Original Sand Crab Tavern a few weeks ago, but were very disappointed this time. They didn't have any crab! The excuse was...

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judy
21.03.2024 - 19:16

I had been to this restaurant at least 5 other times. Because of lack of advertised live music the last time I was there, I called on Friday to make sure there...

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lupes-2
21.03.2024 - 19:16

Very pricey and servings small. The restaurant does not accept Amex and there is no signage to indicate this. Bummer

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