I had a wonderful dining experience here (a group of 4)! The food was absolutely delicious, the service was attentive and friendly, and the restaurant itself is beautifully designed with a warm and inviting atmosphere. Everything was clean and well maintained, including the bathrooms, which I always appreciate. Great food, great service, and a lovely ambiance. I would definitely recommend it and look forward to coming back! I even bought some food to take home because everything was so delicious! read more

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I enjoy trying new places, new adventures and my friend has parking karma and found street parking around the corner. This restaurant is located next to Miharu Ice Cream on Telegraph and William Street in Uptown Oakland. My friends and I walked in and liked the bright decor and cozy booth that we were seated in. The server was friendly and attentive and we took our time deciding what to order to share. We ordered fried clams with garlic fries, creamy shrimp noodle, crabcakes, a bag of mussels and crawfish, chicken wings with soy garlic sauce and a side of 50/50, peach lemonade, mango lemonade and strawberry lemonade which wasn't too sweet. We were given bibs and gloves and had a blast eating with our fingers for the shellfish. My favorites were the tasty crabcakes and mussels. For dessert, we had tiramisu and chocolate lava cake (nice and warm). The space is cozy and clean. Would come back to try other items on the menu! read more

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Sonphi very kind server Ariya was also The food was fresh came out Hot we ordered a mix and match and calamari Appetizer. The seafood was fresh,potatoes were tender I didn't like the sausage. And the season So I give it 7/10 read more

Food: 8/10. The seafood was good, the 50/50 sauce in medium spice level was really good. We also ordered fries and rice as sides. The only downside was when the boil came out, it didn't have much sauce on it. Thus, I recommend ordering an extra side of sauce. Service: 10/10, the staff were really attentive and checked in on our party plenty of times. Food also came out relatively quickly. Ambiance: 9/10, typical crab boil interior. Nothing special. I will note that the inside was very clean. read more

Cajun Claws Seafood Boil House - Shrimp boil with side of corn in 50/50 sauce, medium spice. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Oakland, California

Cajun Claws is new to downtown Oakland so we decided to give it a try. The shrimp rice bowl was surprisingly delicious. The boil bag was quite tasty. I loved the sausage! I would definitely go back read more

Cajun Claws Seafood Boil House - Shrimp, crawfish, corn. Potatoes and sausage - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Oakland, California

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I visited Cajun Claws in Oakland, CA [1951 Telegraph Ave] on Saturday, 03/28/26, around 7 PM. I was honored to come to this restaurant during the soft opening. For dinner, I ordered the "Boil Your Catch" option, which allowed me to customize a seafood boil bag. I got the 1lb of shrimp peeled off with the 50/50 sauce (garlic butter sauce + cajun sauce), medium as the spicy level ("Cajun Current"), sausage, potatoes, and corn. I must say that the sauce was extremely flavorful and complemented all of the fixings of the bag. My taste buds were dancing and I was completely satisfied with the overall taste. The service met expectations. I had the pleasure of being served by Dipesh. Dipesh was super attentive, sweet, and kind. I loved his friendly disposition and hospitality, which enhanced the entire dining experience even more! I was able to take a photo with him, too! The indoor ambiance was beautiful. I loved the spectacular decorations. The inside just had a modern take and it was just so inviting in general. Thank you, Cajun Claws, for the incredible food, marvelous service, and a positively energetic team of people. I will be returning here whenever I find myself in the Bay Area again. read more

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We came here with our boys to have a nice lunch together. The 2 ladies working up front were very friendly and very helpful. The place is clean and has a nice atmosphere. There were couples and families there. So, it's a good place for a date or a get together. The food was very good. We'll be going back soon. read more

Cajun Claws Seafood Boil House - Happy birthday son. Great lunch choice. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Oakland, California

Uptown, just a block up from Fox Theatre has a new place to eat in what used to be Roam Burgers and a Nashville Style Chicken Restaurant. Cajun Clams specializes in seafood. My review is based on my lunch order of the Shrimp Po' Boy sandwich. The sandwich, which comes with a choice of fries (regular, Cajun style, and shrimp style). I had the Cajun style fries and they pretty much tasted bland like salty fries. They weren't bad but I would have expected a stronger Cajun flavor (3/5). The Shrimp Po' Sandwich on the other hand was very good. The fried shrimps were lightly battered and they were decent sized shrimps. (5/5). This place is new and as you can see has a nice fresh looking interior. Service is reliable and friendly. Look forward to coming here again and trying their other dishes. read more

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Came here to celebrate Father's Day. Ordered two All In One Bags and two Cajun Claw Linguine Noodles for 4 adults. The 50/50 seasoning was very good and had a good balance of that garlicky and Cajun flavor. The staff was very attentive and accommodating and helped us navigate the menu as it was our first time at a seafood boil as a family. The decor and lighting in the evening looks a lot better in person than the photos on Yelp so It ended up being a great spot for a family dinner. Definitely will have to return another time. read more

Cajun Claws Seafood Boil House - Cajun Claw Linguine noodles - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Oakland, California

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Saturday evening I've decided to give this spot another chance since found this place to have its own potential but boy i was wrong. I've placed an order online for mix and match along with other items but soon realized that it's be more worth to order a combo if I were going to add additional toppings such as corn, potatoes, and sausage. I'm not upset at the woman who took my phone order that could've recommended me the combo instead of my individual orders. I called back within seconds after my order and I was connected I told the manager that lied to us about being unable to accommodate us, which is surprising. I've worked as a server for over 10 years, and his behavior was absurd--being unprofessional on the phone, then only offering a 10% discount for over $20 in additional toppings, which now raises red flags about management's training. I don't feel comfortable dining here given potential food safety issues and the restaurant's incomplete setup, despite ordering takeout for months. I wanted to support this new Cajun boil spot, but it's underwhelming, and I prefer going to San Jose. I've traveled across states for seafood boils, and this experience is disappointing, especially in today's economy. Charging $72 for 2 lbs of shrimp with only a 10% discount is frustrating. He claims a $10 credit for the next visit, but that's just 10%--which implies spending $100. Honestly, I won't be coming back. read more

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Food was great but positives stop there! Unfortunately, I will not be returning due to shady business practices and hygiene issues. Server and manager did not the 10% off honor happy hour discount despite their advertisement on a board outside the restaurant AND IG flyer. They claimed that a "physical flyer" was needed but there was no mention of this on their restaurant sign nor IG. Also, one employee said she would apply it prior to us ordering but was later overridden by other people right when we were about to pay. Also, there is a weird dirty water smell and flies/mosquitos that bothered us while we were eating. Awful customer experience for such a new restaurant. Will not be returning. read more

So good when I tell you very season seasons, perfection not overly season not to under season the good quantities I'm talking about more than you can finish. Customer service is amazing. They're very polite. Sonphi & Aariya made me feel so welcomed!! You don't have to wait on anybody. You have a button on your table that you could call for somebody to come serve you you don't have to ask for the bill you push a button. The bill is brought to you. The ambience is amazing. You feel like you're really at a pirate ship or something. It's like all the crabs on the wall and the net just gives a good feeling that you're really in the Bayou eating some good seafood boil I'll go try them out. Went twice this week !!! Try the GUMBO!! read more

Cajun Claws Seafood Boil House - Gumbo / Crab boil / bayou combo platter - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Oakland, California

Food was amazing perfect bartender very flavored service also was very very kind and helpful

Food was amazing. Service was quick and attentive without being too much and the owners clearly care about the establishment and the quality of their food and setting. read more

Cajun Claws Seafood Boil House - There was a pound of shrimp where this used to be - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Oakland, California

Great service, great food, quick, staff is super nice. Lots of food the sauces make it. Won't disappoint. read more

Cajun Claws Seafood Boil House - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Oakland, California

Service was fast and very professional. The food was very hot and it didn't take long to be presented at the table.

Great! Needed to ask for spicier but sauce was amazing already! Not too thick not too thin! loved it. read more

Cajun Claws Seafood Boil House - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Oakland, California

Food was fantastic, everything was fresh and so beautifully seasoned. Service was awesome, very friendly and helpful! Definitely coming back again read more

amazing service, super kid friendly. our first time here and the server was so kind and helped us navigate the menu. & the food was great!! 10/10 definitely coming back read more

Cajun Claws Seafood Boil House - family feast - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Oakland, California

My partner and I ate here for dinner earlier this evening. We shared the crab cakes and the street corn; my entree was the gumbo and hers was a mildly spicy 1 lb mix of Cajun sauced shrimp and crawfish. All of the food was excellent: the seasoning mix on the corn was flavorful; the crab cakes had a perfect crunch that complimented the soft crab well; the Cajun sauce on the shellfish was a great mix of savory and spicy; and the gumbo was tasty, filling, and satisfying. The strawberry lemonade was tasty as well but a little too sweet. Overall, a great dining experience - highly recommend if you are in/near Oakland and craving Cajun seafood! read more

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The food was delicious and packed with flavor. The service was exceptional as the host and manager were very attentive and accommodating. And the ambiance gave remnants of New Orleans especially with the Jazz and Cajun music playing in the background. I'm definitely planning on coming back soon. read more

This is a newly open restaurant just few 2-3 months ago (2026) For the same money,the amount or potions of food compare to other Cajun restaurants is less here. But I like the Cajun sauces here, taste better. read more

We ordered a build ur own boil with crab, 1/2 lb shrimp, sausage and corn with 50/50 sauce. Mouth watering!!!! Staff was nice read more

Cajun Claws Seafood Boil House - Boil with crab, sausage, potatoes, corn and shrimp 50/50 sauce mild - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Oakland, California

I haven't been to a crab boil in years because the lines are insanely long. But a 3 pm dinner on Sunday worked out fine. Great food, friendly staff. Highly recommend read more

My second time at this place. the first time I had the chicken tender basket and it was good. Second time I did the fried shrimp and that was off the charts seriously it's very good and the beignets are also on point.! worth noting one of the rare places in that area that charges under $20 for a combo meal!. read more

Delicious food, the flavor was amazing!! 10/10 excellent service! I recommend to check it out read more

Cajun Claws Seafood Boil House - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Oakland, California

Service was great. The food was yummmy! The curly fries were sooo good and crispy. If you like spicy, the devils dock is IT. Very cute spot. read more

My second time here, and I brought a friend; it is outstanding. We are looking forward to our next visit. The meal is outstanding, especially the Dungeness crab with garlic butter. She had Dungeness crab with Cajun sauce. I highly recommend Cajun Claws restaurant in Oakland. read more

Food was solid. Good selection/options. Service was quick. No free refills on soda though.

Food is good !!!the mixture of Cajun and garlic butter is perfect on the family fest I had is good . The service from the employees was excellent. I will be coming again . The restaurant is clean . When you ask extra gloves and bags the server is right on it . read more

I enjoyed the food and glad I did a solo date here. I do wish they sold beer but I would come back again!

Food 8/10 Service 10/10 New but on to a great start! The customer service was top tier. read more

Food was fresh seasoned well. The service was excellent. The ambience was really nice. I will definitely be back again. read more

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Though there was a bit of a wait, itwas worth it. The food was hot and taste so fresh. We chose the 50/50 sauce mild. And it was tasty. Service was also very kind read more

We ordered $180 worth of fried shrimp, fish and a mixed boil and beignets. We took it home to eat. Everything tasted the same. Over salted, and bland at the same time. Not real Cajun food. read more

They hosted my grandmas birthday! The customer service and food was amazing, the staff are sooooo sweet and kind they made sure she had the most special day. We need more spots like this in Oakland! read more

Cajun Claws Seafood Boil House - All in One Bag combo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Oakland, California

Great new spot in Uptown Oakland! Excellent service and food. I had the fried shrimp Po' Boy and fries, as well as the Cajun corn, Mac and cheese, clam chowder, and garlic bread. Will be back again to try more! read more

I just took my girlfriend here for the first time tonight. The service was fast and friendly. Cajun is my favorite type of American food in this place nails it. It has a casual friendly atmosphere. Try the peach lemonade mixed with mineral water. Crazy good. read more

The flavor of the seafood boil was nice - we did the 50/50 option and thought it was nice flavor. That being said, the shrimps were not properly cleaned - the poop line was intact which was a bit unbecoming. We also ordered a side of garlic bread and it tasted like something out of the frozen section. Unfortunately, I'm probably not going back for the food quality. read more

Good quality seafood, with some good deals! Tough to beat rockin crawfish for flavor though, but it's a nice option for downtown.