Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:30 PM
| Monday | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Salinas: 8:03 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (831) 443-0111 to confirm.
Location & directions
1260 N Main StSalinas, CA 93906
About Crab Bucket
Crab Bucket is a seafood restaurant located at 1260 N Main St in Salinas, California. It is one of 126 places to eat and drink we list in Salinas.
Crab Bucket is open 7 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Crab Bucket's menu features 28 dishes and drinks across 5 sections, including Pick Your Shell?, Make It Fried, Pasta, Drinks, and Extras. Listed prices range from $0.50 to $57.00, with a typical item around $10.50. You will find options like Snow Crab Legs 1LB, Fish & Chips, and Shrimp Alfredo Pasta.
You can visit for delivery, takeout, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, comfort food, small plates, and wine.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free parking lot, free street parking, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (831) 443-0111 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Seafood Restaurant
- Address
- 1260 N Main St, Salinas, CA 93906
- Phone
- (831) 443-0111
- Price range
- $20 to $30 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Menu
- 28 items · $0.50–$57.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for seafood restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Crab Bucket’s weekday schedule with 289 other seafood restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 4:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 50 hours a week, 16 hours fewer than the local median of 66. 93% of seafood restaurants in California open on Sundays, and Crab Bucket is one of them.
Compared with 289 other seafood restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for seafood restaurants in California
Based on 117 menus with 6,912 priced items from seafood restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $15.99, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $22.00.
At Crab Bucket the median listed price is $10.50, lower than the typical $15.99 for seafood restaurants in California.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Fish & Chips | 25% | $19.73 |
| Clam Chowder | 21% | $10.47 |
| French Fries | 17% | $5.47 |
| Shrimp Cocktail | 15% | $16.00 |
| Onion Rings | 15% | $8.04 |
| Fried Calamari | 15% | $16.57 |
| Caesar Salad | 14% | $12.95 |
| Garlic Noodles | 13% | $12.90 |
Calculated from 117 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Comfort food
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Crab Bucket there are 9 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 29 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Burgers & Fast Food (5), Cafes & Coffee (5), Pizza (3), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (3).
8 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mexican & Tex-MexCarlitos II0.1 mi
- ChineseChina Garden0.2 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsBaskin-Robbins0.2 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodWendy's0.2 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.4 mi
What to expect at a seafood restaurant
Seafood restaurants range from fish shacks and oyster bars to upscale dining rooms and Cajun boil houses. What is on the menu depends heavily on the region: lobster rolls and clam chowder in New England, crab cakes in Maryland, shrimp and grits and fried catfish in the South, crawfish in Louisiana and salmon and Dungeness crab in the Pacific Northwest.
What to order
- Oysters – ask where they come from; local varieties are usually the freshest
- Fish and chips or a fried basket – the casual classic
- Chowder or gumbo – regional soups and stews
- Seafood boil – shrimp, crab or crawfish with corn and potatoes
Good to know
- Check the “market price” before ordering lobster or crab.
- Coastal seafood restaurants get very busy on summer weekends.
- Raw shellfish carries extra risk for some diners; ask staff if you have concerns.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Crab Bucket's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Is Crab Bucket open on Sunday?
Yes, Crab Bucket is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Crab Bucket located?
Crab Bucket is located at 1260 N Main St, Salinas, CA 93906.
What is the phone number of Crab Bucket?
You can call Crab Bucket at (831) 443-0111.
Does Crab Bucket offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Crab Bucket offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: delivery, takeout, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Crab Bucket?
The typical price range at Crab Bucket is $20 to $30 per person. Menu prices range from $0.50 to $57.00.
Does Crab Bucket take reservations?
Yes, Crab Bucket accepts reservations.
Is Crab Bucket wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating.
Is Crab Bucket open late?
No, Crab Bucket usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Crab Bucket?
There are 29 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Crab Bucket. Nearby options include Carlitos II (0.1 mi), China Garden (0.2 mi), and Baskin-Robbins (0.2 mi).
How much do seafood restaurants in California cost?
Based on 117 menus with 6,912 priced items from seafood restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $15.99, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $22.00.
