There are definitely having more seafood boil option in town compare to a few years back. I still remember Kai's Crab Boil is the first place that I tried seafood boil in Columbus. The place is still feel familiar and they are quite busy during dinner hours. I still like their big blackboard on the wall. It listed all their seafood option along with the market price. They have a new menu item, which is Lobster Roll Slider Maine style. The toasted Hawaiian Roll is warm and slightly crisp. Along with the fresh cold lobster chuck with mayo. The texture and the flavor is totally on point . Also got the Kai's Gulf Combo [1 lb of Shrimp and Mussel, along with 3 add-ons]. The seafood itself is fresh. read more

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They did not have plates to put your food on. You had to eat out of the bag. I've been to other crab boils and it was not this expensive. The potatoes were not cooked all the way. I can't eat corn and did not order any and received a cob. I hope I'm not paying for it. read more

Fantastic food, service and atmosphere!! This was our first time eating here, and will definitely plan another trip here!

Never been to a place like. Ordered snow crabs medium heat. The brought me a bit, and I'm thinking 'yeah, right'. Huge miscalculation on my part. Service was friendly and quick. Had the crabs on the table in about 5 minutes. First bite was fishy...maybe I was eating the crabs ass? Everything after that was very good. Very sweet tasting, but didn't know I was going to get a workout eating it. Good thing I was by myself, as shrapnel was spraying everywhere! For quality and service, this place gets 5 stars. $40 for a pound of crabs and a coke seems a bit pricy. Glad I came, but in no rush to get back. Think I need to stop and get a cheeseburger on the way home to fill me up. read more

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Awesome food. Friendly and fast service. If you're looking for a boil bag, this is the place to go.

Food and service was exceptional, their sauce was delicious. Restaurant was clean Love the sinks in the restaurant to clean your hands and face as needed.Not the cheapest dinner but defiantly worth the price. Will return sooner than later. read more

The food here was amazing, fresh and perfectly seasoned! The people at the counter helped make some great recommendations for other local places I could check out while I waited for my takeout order. The takeout order also came complete with the whole setup of gloves, a bib, and paper to cover my table which certainly came in handy as I enjoyed my food. read more

Awesome place to get that true seafood boil experience. Our service is always great when we go to Kai's. The food really is exceptional. Being from Louisiana, it's hard to find good seafood in Ohio, but this place delivers! I love that you can pick your spice level. They really bring the flavor and live up to the hype. read more

The service here was exceptional and the menu has so many different seafood combinations. The ambiance was perfect for a 50th wedding anniversary! read more

Kai's is AMAZING. I was highly impressed with our service, quality of food and cocktails we all had! I came here over the weekend for both of my aunts sharing a birthday and it was all ours 1st time coming here. Our server came to us and explained everything on the menu and the spice level option we could choose from. I opted for a pound of king snow crab legs, sausage, potatoes and corn all soaked in a spicy Cajun seasoning. It came out excellent!!! The general manager, Antoine, came to our table to greet us and ask us of any questions we had. He was very nice and welcoming and explained to us the history of Kai's opening and where they import their seafood from. It was interesting to learn a lot of their seafood comes straight from Russia! I loved the cleanliness of the restaurant, friendliness of staff and high quality of fresh seafood. I definitely plan to come back on a date or with family and friends soon! read more

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I don't even know where to start. Someone recommended this place and we decided to go for our 38th anniversary! So many hopes for a great evening and every moment was the most amazing moment we've had in years at a restaurant! When you walk in, it is clean and fresh smelling. You are graciously seated by a smiling face who is more than willing to explain the entire experience to you. There are so many choices on the menu! This reminds me of Louisiana or Charleston crab boil! Pick your seafood, pick your potatoes, corn, sausage, egg and pick the seasoning you want on it! You are then given a bib and gloves and told to dig in! Every bite was decadent! The manager came over and also made sure that we had a wonderful experience. I cannot recommend this place more! Like specialty cocktails? They've got that too! I highly recommend the apple pear martini! read more

Kai's Crab Boil - Let's do this! - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I was so excited to try this place. It was on my list of restaurants to go to. I was very disappointed. I ordered the shrimp and clams with hush puppies. The hush puppies were raw in the middle and tasteless. The only thing good about them was the honey butter sauce on the side. My meal came in a bag which is typical be they didn't even give me a plate/bowl to put it in. I ordered mild and it was too spicy to eat. I told the waitress and she said they can rinse my food and put it in the less spicy one. She did say the kitchen was all new people. The acoustics in the building were awful. It was so loud. The server was kind. That was the best part of this experience. That is why it got two stars instead of one. read more

Kai's Crab Boil - Shrimp and clams. - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Last night I ate dinner at Kai's Crab Boil for the first time and I am already thinking about a return trip. The restaurant is a hidden gem located in a strip mall that also houses a Marshall's and a Micro Center off of Bethel Road. As soon as I entered the restaurant I was immediately impressed with its level of cleanliness, something I have come to really appreciate in this Covid era. The menu is pretty simple; you choose seafood, seasoning, extras to go with it such as corn, and sides. They give a nice jar of utensils including crab crackers, bib & gloves to facilitate an easy process of dining. My husband & I opted for crab, shrimp, corn, sausage, an egg and Cajun seasoning for the boil. We also chose cornbread and fries for sides. Every bite was delicious. read more

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What A Treat! I lb of Steamed Snow Crab Legs, 1 small ear of corn and 1small red skin potato and large Ice Tea. So much fun digging thru those Crab legs to get at that sweet crab meat. Good service and all you need to just " Dig In" and go for it. Not cheap, about $40 bucks but worth every penny. Great Menu, plenty of choices. read more

Came on a Friday evening around 7pm, only had a short 15-minute wait, which was nice! Most the menu will be at "market price" which you'll need to ask what it is that day. Took my son here for the first time as well and it sure kept him busy the entire time! Fountain drinks come in HUGE cups (probably easier for staff as they don't have to refill as much) however, drinks get watered down and asking for a refill took far too long. I ordered the mild lobster tail, shrimp and crab legs combo in mild Cajun with potatoes , corn and sausage (I recommend always ordering a few extra of each- what it came with was literally one potato, one corn and one sausage). The other crab boil place on north side of Columbus offers more than just one so that was a bummer. As well- the broiled bag with mild was so incredibly salty. Like too salty. I think taste wise, the north side gets my vote as well as the amount of extras included. The bibs they provided worked so no complaints there. Just wish the staff checked more on the table . I spent a lot of time trying to track down a waiter or waitress. There is a big community sink available for use once you are done with your meal. Between my son and I, it took a good hour and half. Good place to come for some grub and conversation. Food taste and quality of service can definitely be improved . Bill was super expensive as they were out of many options --kinda surprising for a Friday evening and also a bummer. Not sure if I would come back here again. The north side seems to beat kais at everything ... read more

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My sister and brother in law have been talking this place up for years. I finally got to go for a going away dinner! So you go in here and and orders pounds of seafood. My sister usually gets the Pacific Combo (Kai's Kajun) that comes with crab and shrimp. She said it's worth it to get them peeled and deveined for easy access. Plus they soak up their delicious sauce so much better. Their sauce is literally liquid gold. It's what makes you crave this place. After hearing for years about how good this place is, I can finally say it's worth it! It may be an expensive meal but you are having a seafood feast like no other. read more

Kai's Crab Boil - Shrimp basket - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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They cook with no seasonings, tastes like flavored water. When I brought it to the managers / owners attention they didn't care. Two stars because the bartender was kind and apologetic. read more

Best boil bag, but spent an hour trying to order a previous delivery. Finally called. They will no longer have delivery so it is only dine-in or carry out. Not a good business decision... read more

DONT COME HERE!!!! the service is non existent here. whoever does the hiring at this place needs to go. the employees are very rude and slow. I was sat at a table and ignored for about 25 min before just walking out avoid this place!!!! read more

This place was AMAZING! The food was PERFECT! Our server, CHRISTIAN was fantastic! Go to this place NOW! read more

Kai's Crab Boil - Table - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The food here is always delicious and hits the spot. Also the service was phenomenal! Jordan T. was a fantastic server who was attentive, friendly, and so much fun to chat with. He was especially kind to the little one we had with us--which is always a plus. The atmosphere (ambiance) was also on theme and enjoyable! Highly recommend! read more

This place is very solid! It's crawfish season, and when it's crawfish season, I try and eat my way around the various establishments that we have in Columbus while the crawfish is good and fresh. This was my first visit to Kai's, dropped by on Sunday afternoon, and was able to be seated without any wait. As of this review, this location has a Yelp check in offer for a free side, so make sure you check in and take advantage of that! Our service was exceptional! Ordered a Kai's signature boil with crawfish, shrimp, muscles, andouille sausage, corn and potatoes. The crawfish was fresh as I was expecting, shrimp was cooked great and was not mushy, the andouille sausages come out as links cut on an angle, and they are delicious! The sauce wasn't too hot, but it hot enough to to open the sinuses a bit. It seemed to me that Kai's uses a little extra seasoning, compared to other Columbus locations, so I got a side of Hawaiian rolls to dip in the sauce to absorb the seasoning and that was great! The meal was a little on the pricey side, but overall I was very satisfied with my meal and I would come back here again! read more

Kai's Crab Boil - Kai's Signature Boil w/Crawfish, Shrimp, Muscles, Corn, Potatoes and Andouille Sausage. - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

If you like fresh, need a bib, messy seafood, look no further. Kai's is simple. Simple decor, simple menu, not so simple price $$$. It's a small restaurant. They provide kraft paper for your plate, and bibs. You seafood boil is served in a large plastic bag, and then the fun starts. You have choice of seasonings and you can mix them. We went with the combo and added in corn, potatoes, and a sausage. We also ordered the shrimp dinner. The boil had plenty of food in it, enough to share easily between two people. I do think you should get more than one potato, and corn piece for the price. I inquired where the seafood came from and the waitress was able to provide me with a legit answer. Prices vary daily, and the menu is a little confusing to understand at first glance. This place is a must try! read more

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We loved it. Went there to celebrate a birthday and had a great time. Our waitress was very good in explaining how to order food since it's not just as simple as ordering from a menu. I'd call it a New England boil, with a Cajun and Asian twist. We ordered the Pacific Combo which consists of a pound of snow crab legs and a pound of headless shrimp. We added potatoes and corn; chose the lemon pepper flavor and kept it mild. There was enough food for the two of us plus we brought home 20 (!) shrimp even though we had more than enough food for dinner. Your order comes in a plastic bag (or bags if you order individually) and you get a bucket with tools and a trash bucket for the shells etc. You also get bibs and gloves. What we ordered was delicious, served hot, very well seasoned and a lot of fun to get into. It's not everyday you eat out of a bag with your hands, no fork or knife, no plate. All in all the cost with soft drinks and tip was around $65. Not bad at all, especially when we brought home another meal. We recommend this spot for a fun night. Two tips: 1. Don't wear anything that you may not want to spill butter on and 2. Get there early since some selections may not last long, while some others are seasonal. read more

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I love this place! If you like said, and you don't mind getting a little messy, just go for it! But seriously, you get gloves, a bib, and crackers, so you're really going to get hands on with your food. The seafood is fresh, so when it's gone, it's gone, and some items are seasonal. You get an offerings menu and pricing menu. I love the Cajun spice, and don't forget to add some corn! Your food is boiled in a big bag, so travels well for take out, too. They'll even give you the bib. read more

HOLY MOLY THE SHRIMP. My wife and I went for date night and ordered the Pacific Combo (1lb snow crab and 1lb shrimp). I love crab but holy moly was the shrimp freaking delicious! Kai's Kajun sauce is the way to go and I suggest ordering medium heat. It was just right. Note on the add ons--a potato means 1 small potato so you'll want to order a few of each! Next time I need to try the hushpuppies. I hear they are amazing! read more

Kai's Crab Boil - Pacific Combo - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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The food was good, however, the lobster was pretty skimpy as I had shells of lobster without the meat. The prices were a bit high as well.

Pros: Fresh seafood Fantastic shrimp Food comes out fast Nice owners Knowledgeable staff Clean and nice decor Good utensils and bibs Hand wash station is a plus Spot on seasoning Ample side offering Cons: Clams were falling apart King crab not terribly flavorful Garlic butter not salty enough Would be nice to have a hush puppies side Pricey Fun eating out of a bag and with my hands. We will be back, for sure! read more

Kai's Crab Boil - King crab and head on shrimp with corn - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Wow wow wow is all I can say. I've researched this place along with a bunch of other seafood boil restaurants in Columbus, and landed on this one after seeing all the great reviews. It sucks this place is so far and is 25 minutes away from me because man was it good!!!! My eyes are always bigger than my appetite so when I arrived I wanted a bit of everything and ordered 2lbs of shrimp with Cajun sauce, a sausage, boiled egg and corn, and fried shrimp with fries. The kind server immediately recognized I was a novice and ordered too much food, so she recommended I order a single pound of shrimp at a time instead. Thankfully she did because halfway through the first pound of shrimp I was stuffed and satisfied!!!! The food was absolutely wonderful!!!! The breading on the fried shrimp was light and crispy and each shrimp was huge! Also, my crab boil bag was finger licking good and the Cajun sauce was so amazing I found myself sucking the sauce off the shrimp before removing the shell so not a single drop of that delicious spicy goodness went to waste. Don't judge me (ha!), it was seriously just that dang good!!! Also, after I was done with my meal the server bagged up my food, but it accidentally got thrown away by the bus boy when i stepped away to go to the restroom. Not only was the staff very apologetic, the manager was nice enough to bring out another fresh replacement order of my meal so I could still enjoy what I wanted to take home. This place is awesome and I can't wait to return to try some of their lobster, crab legs, and other menu items!!! read more

Kai's Crab Boil - 1lb of shrimp, corn, egg and sausage in mild Cajun sauce. - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Best seafood in Ohio..... No questions. Yes it's expensive but well worth the $$$. Service is a little lacking but I don't go for free refills...... it's all about the seafood!!!! read more

Shrimp was mushy, not fresh. Can't order ahead if you're a new customer ordering via phone. No online system. Hot was not spicy at all. Lastly, takeout order already has 15-18% tip added but when paying there's still an option to add more tips. read more

Wonderful food, just make reservations because they are always busy!! They have a house sauce that is to die for!

Enjoyed a visit to Kai's Crab Boil with my son (we are the 2 sea food lovers in our house). It was a fun experience and the food was really good. We had the snow crab and pound of shrimp (upgraded to peeled/deveined). The service was friendly and prompt. It was a relaxed atmosphere. Very enjoyable. read more

Kai's Crab Boil - Snow crab legs and 1lb of shrimp! - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

All I can say is yum! I ordered the pacific combo, crab, shrimp, sausage and potato. I had the garlic lemon pepper seasoning with butter. The sauce was perfect - just the right amount of garlic and no to salty. I loved the sausage it is a link, I like crab but l live shrimp and Kai's did not disappoint. I had the peel and eat, boiled just perfectly. I weary for seafood but I noticed they also have chicken wings. I liked how they are dealing with our current restaurant situation, everything was doubled bag, staff in mask. I felt comfortable get food here. You could easily grab your meal and head out to a park for the true crab boil experience. read more

Kai's Crab Boil - What inside the bag everything pictured but corn - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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It was our first visit, and we enjoyed a lot! Kai's Kajun sauce was DELICIOUS! The sauce with the seafood was perfect! We also ordered Kajun garlic fries, and it was $6. The portion was smaller than we thought. Fries was not as crispy as I expected either. We ordered the sausage as an "add-on" item, but there was only half sausage in it. I was a little disappointed with that. But overall it was a fun messy pleasant experience!! read more

Honestly, i heard about this place from a friend who is from out here, he said it's the best ever and i had to try it. Honestly I was scared because i am really picky on seafood for obviously reasons, but honestly i wasn't disappointed. As soon as i walked in CICI greeted me and asked how i www doing and have i been here before; i told her no and she took me to the side and explained the entire menu, she told me her favorites, and even let me try her mixture of lemonade and ginger ale which i can't lie was amazing. We got 2 pounds of shrimp, 1 pound spicy and 1 pound lemon pepper. We got 3 boil eggs, 4 potatoes, some corn on the Cobb, and 2 corn breads, the corn bread was so amazing and you can tell it was fresh, I'm sad that I didn't get more, also the lemon fires was bomb, so my friend she got shrimp, and crab, by far everything was fresh and good, and the price for everything was actually decent, I can't lie. I really appreciate CICI, (I think her name was Kelcie F) I'm not sure but my receipt says that but she said her name was CICI. But as i sat at the bar waiting for my food the bartender was very nice and friendly, he offered me drinks but i was driving so that was out of the question, but i really appreciate everything. Thank you guys for everything. Can't wait to come back once I'm back in town. read more

Kai's Crab Boil - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

overall, the food was wonderful, Price was a little over what I expected however the ambience could be improved, it's in a strip mall and has a strip mall restaurant feel. read more

I have been wanting to come here for a while. So when my sister hit me up and invited me in a lunch date, I was not about to say no. We walked in and were promptly greater and immediately sat. Our server was nice and approached us to explain the details. We ordered one pound of king crab, one pound of snow crab and one pound of headless shrimp all with the Kai's seasoning. On the side we also ordered 2 corn, 2 potatoes and a Sprite. The total was over $100. Yup, three pounds of meat for two people is over $100. The king crab itself was $45.99/lb. Yikes! But, it was good - especially compared to others in the area. The seasoning with garlic butter was thick and stuck to the food. The corn and potato were good as well. The corn tasted fresh, as opposed to the chewy frozen corn that comes in other places. But, a half of piece for a dollar? Stop! Especially when we live in Ohio. I have to keep going back to the fact that it was good though. Thus, I will certainly make a return trip. EVERYONE IS GOING DUTCH THOUGH! It is easy to find in a shopping center housing many other businesses with plenty of parking. read more

Kai's Crab Boil - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I've been wanting to try this place for a while now. Once I stopped by and it was a Monday. Had no idea they were closed. I was ready and had my mouth fixed to try it and BAM, nothing! Finally got the chance to try it and I'm so glad that I did. First, there was a 45 minute wait. We went to the liquor store on the same strip and the Dollar Tree while we waited. The total time was about 30 minutes, so that was also a plus. Initially, when I was eating my meal (I ordered 1lb of peeled and deveined shrimp and King crab in the Kai's Cajun seasoning) I was not impressed. I lived in Houston for a few years around people from Louisiana and their seafood boils were A+++, so I just knew that this place just didn't cut it. That was until I realized that the seasoning wasn't completely covering the food and I needed to move it around in the bag. Once I did that my opinion completely changed. I enjoyed the seasoning and the seafood. I will for sure be back, but of course not so often because I'm not made of money hahaha. Grade: B+ read more

Kai's Crab Boil - Kai's Cajun seasoning - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Absolutely great food! Excellent service! It was our first time but we were made to feel like regulars! We recommend Kai's Crab Boil all day long!! read more