This No-Frills Restaurant In California Is Where Your Lobster Dreams Come True

You know that bright red building in Newport Beach that looks like it might house a cartoon character’s seafood obsession?

That’s The Crab Cooker, and it’s been making Californians’ seafood dreams come true with zero pretension and maximum flavor.

The first thing you notice about The Crab Cooker is its unmistakable fire-engine red exterior, standing out among Newport Beach’s upscale boutiques and restaurants like a cheerful maritime beacon.

The green and white striped awnings add a touch of old-school charm that immediately signals you’re in for something authentic…

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