Cajun seafood focus
Claws Restaurant centers on Cajun-style seafood specialties, with Southern sides on the table beside them. The food leans into the kind of meal that arrives hot and stays hands-on, with shells, sauce, and sides built into the rhythm of the plate.
The room matches that pace. A warm, laid-back atmosphere keeps the visit easy, whether the order is for a quick meal or a longer sit-down. The style stays casual, with a tone that fits seafood served without fuss. The setting works for a meal that starts with a seat and moves straight to the table, where the hot dishes meet the sides and the pace stays relaxed from the first plate to the last bite.
Where to find Claws
Claws Restaurant sits at 11450 South St, Cerritos, CA 90703. That address places it on South Street, a straightforward stop for anyone planning a meal in the area.
The restaurant holds a 4.5 rating from 228 reviews. Takeaway is available for meals that need to leave with you, so the visit can end at the counter or continue somewhere else. The order can move from a quick pickup to the road without changing the food itself, which suits a stop built around seafood that travels well when packed for home.
About Claws Restaurant
Claws Restaurant serves Cajun-style seafood specialties and Southern sides at 11450 South St in Cerritos. The room feels warm and laid-back. Dine-in and takeaway are both available. Lunch and dinner service are offered through the week, with hours from 3–9 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Saturday and Sunday run from 12–9 PM. Tuesday is closed.
The kitchen focuses on comfort food with a Cajun edge. Seafood boils sit beside small plates, dessert, coffee, beer, and happy-hour drinks. The beverage list includes alcohol and a great beer selection. The restaurant also serves a local specialty. Fast service keeps the pace moving for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. A seafood boil usually starts with a shared table and a stack of bibs. Shells come to the table with sauce, garlic noodles, sausage, and crayfish. Diners crack, dip, and pass plates around as the meal goes on.
The dining room is set up for table service and seating. The space is casual and trendy, with room for groups, tourists, and university students. It also works well for kids, with high chairs available. Wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet access are part of the setup. Free parking lot, free of charge street parking, and parking are available.
Payment options include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
Good to Know
- Parking
- Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot Use the free parking lot or free street parking before heading in, then walk straight to the entrance from your spot.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet Wheelchair users can use the accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet on site.
- Payment
- Credit cards · Debit cards · NFC mobile payments Bring a card or a tap-ready phone, then settle the bill after ordering and dining.
- Children
- Good for kids · High chairs Bring children in with a high chair if a smaller seat helps at the table during the meal.
- Who comes here
- Groups · Tourists · University students The dining room gives groups enough room to settle in, while tourists and university students can drop in for a casual meal.
- Atmosphere
- Casual · Trendy Expect a casual room with a trendy edge, so a relaxed lunch or dinner fits the setting.
Opening Hours
- Monday 3–9 PM
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday 3–9 PM
- Thursday 3–9 PM
- Friday 3–9 PM
- Saturday 12–9 PM
- Sunday 12–9 PM
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Comfort for every visit
Dine-in service is available for lunch and dinner. Fast service keeps the meal moving, while a great beer selection gives the table another choice alongside the food. The setting is casual and trendy, with room for groups, solo dining, tourists, and university students.
Accessibility covers the car park, the entrance, seating, and the toilet. Free of charge street parking and a free parking lot give drivers two parking choices. Good for kids and high chairs make the room ready for family meals, and payment works with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. The visit can start with parking, continue through an accessible entrance, and settle at a table with seating that supports the full meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the opening hours?
The restaurant opens Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3–9 PM. Saturday and Sunday run from 12–9 PM, and Tuesday is closed. Plan weekday visits for the afternoon or evening, and choose the weekend if a midday meal fits better.
What payment methods are accepted?
Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. That gives guests a few ways to settle the bill after lunch or dinner. Bring a card or a phone with tap payment ready, then pay at the end of the meal.
Is parking available on site?
Free parking lot and free of charge street parking are both available. Guests can leave the car before entering the restaurant. That makes arrival simple for a quick lunch stop or a longer dinner visit.
Is the restaurant accessible for wheelchair users?
Wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet are all available. Guests can move from arrival to the table without changing plans around access. It suits a sit-down meal where the full visit stays on one level of service.
Can families bring children?
Good for kids is listed, and high chairs are available. Families can bring younger children and ask for a high chair at the table. That helps when planning a lunch or dinner with small diners.
What kind of meal service is available?
Lunch and dinner are both served, with takeaway and dine-in options. Guests can choose a quick pickup or a sit-down meal with table service and seating. It works for a solo stop, a group meal, or a relaxed evening visit.
