What a wonderful treat! I was visiting friends out in San Jose and we were looking for a Cajun…read morespot. Fortunately, it was open late and was next to some boba as well. We went in at 9 pm on a Friday night with a group of eight of us. Please note that the restaurant is tiny so it did take sometime while we waited for our table, but we did not wait too long. There was plenty of parking spots in the plaza and the restaurant was a little loud, but it was a small place for a bunch of people dining in on a late evening. The service was great. They were checking in whenever we were ready to order and answering all of our questions. Because our group was so large, we did have to squish into a small table, but it did not make the food any less delicious. They had a special where we could choose 4 pounds of any types of shrimp, mussels, crawfish, clam. This was a great deal, and I wish I knew to order more. Once we were finished with this 4 pounds... We ordered some more. I believe we ordered with the Louisiana sauce at medium and it was to die for. We also tried the sweet California, but I thought it was just OK. To be honest, it was a little bit too sweet for me, but everyone's taste differ. We also ordered the basil clams and they were also delicious but they did come pretty late into a meal. My friends that don't eat seafood, enjoyed the lamb chops, the chicken wings, the garlic noodles and some other dishes. All in all, I would definitely recommend coming here. It's a great spot to enjoy with friends and I am so grateful that it was open late night. I am already thinking about the next time I come to visit San Jose to eat some more.

Very busy even late at night. We came Saturday around 9:30pm and waited about 20 minutes. It was…read moreweird that after we were seated, they brought out the limes, salt, and pepper but we sat there maybe 10 minutes and had to flag someone down to give us menus. Very much gen z service here. We got garlic noodles and the 4lb combo (2lbs crawfish, 1lb shrimp, 1lb mussels) with medium spice Sweet California sauce. The garlic noodles are very homey and uniquely Vietnamese. They remind me a lot of my mom's cooking. I don't recommend the crawfish right now because they were so small and overcooked. However the shrimp was plump and sweet, so I wish we got more of that instead. There were a bunch of empty shells in our bag because the actual mussels fell out. It's very crowded seating inside the restaurant. Parking is easy at night but during the day, the plaza is extremely crowded.

I came in around 6pm on a Friday and the restaurant was still fairly empty, though I noticed a…read moresteady stream of people picking up to-go orders. There were plenty of open tables, which makes this a nice spot for group dining. I ordered 1lb of shrimp and 1lb of crawfish in the mild house sauce, along with Cajun fries. The house sauce was delicious, flavorful without being overwhelming, and the mild level was perfect for me since I can't usually handle very spicy food. A friend recommended this place because the crawfish is fresh, but some meat was sticking to the shell and fairly hard to peel. Between the two, I personally preferred the shrimp since it's easier to peel, but both were extremely tasty. The Cajun fries themselves weren't a thing special, but dipping them into the house sauce made them so addictive.

I went here for the first time with family the other day. We got a combo and added an extra pound…read moreso 4lbs total split between 3 people. We also got the sweet potato fries! The house sauce is ADDICTING and the spice level was perfect; we asked for an in-between of mild and medium. I'm not sure what they put in their sauce, but I would bathe in it, no joke. I also appreciate that their seafood was really good too! The fries were also pretty crispy and tasty! I would 100/10 come back to eat here again!

Delicious meal overall! We ordered Cajun seafood boil with crawfish and shrimp, garlic noodles, and…read morechicken tenders with fries. Everything was flavorful and came out great. The seafood was well-seasoned with a nice spicy kick, and our noodles were very garlicky (in a good way). The chicken tenders were also flavorful, but a bit dry (I still like it btw). The only small downside was that the crawfish had a bit of a fishy taste, but it wasn't enough to ruin the meal since the seasoning was still really good. The shrimp, on the other hand, were delicious and cooked perfectly. The restaurant is spacious with plenty of seating, great for groups. It was pretty busy when we arrived, which says a lot about how popular the place is, but we were still able to enjoy our meal comfortably. The service was efficient despite the crowd, we didn't have to wait for too long. Overall, we had a great experience and I'd definitely come back if I'm in the area again!

We ordered the Lobster Garlic Noodles, Garlic Fries, shrimp, mussels, and clams with the House…read moreSpecial Mild sauce. Overall, the standout dishes were definitely the noodles and fries. The garlic fries were cooked to the perfect level of crispiness, while the lobster garlic noodles were flavorful, savory, and packed with garlic goodness. The seafood itself was fresh and good quality, but I found the House Special Mild sauce a little underwhelming. I was hoping for more depth and flavor, but most of what I tasted was a mild kick of heat. While it wasn't bad, it didn't have the rich, buttery, and well-seasoned flavor profile that I typically look for in a seafood boil sauce. Service was great throughout our visit. We were seated promptly, our food arrived quickly, and any requests we had were fulfilled without issue. The staff was attentive and made the dining experience smooth and enjoyable. I also appreciated the restaurant's nautical theme. The decor featured fishing nets, ship-inspired accents, and other sea-themed elements that helped create a fun and immersive atmosphere. Overall, I'm glad we gave this place a try. The garlic noodles and fries were delicious, and the service was excellent. While I would probably choose other seafood boil spots in the future, this was still a solid experience and worth trying at least once.

I went to the store yesterday. I ate at the store, ordered 3lbs, and they gave me a free 1lb and…read morealso a free dessert. The staff were very friendly and provided good service. I recommend everyone try this spot!

Service was speedy and so friendly Food was fire! We got the…read moreppound of shrimp and Cajun fries After, they offered us a tofu dessert pudding It was a great refresher after something spicy- Would go again

We arrive on a Monday @ 6pm and it was pretty slow as expected. The owner helped us right away and…read morewas very friendly. He was a one man show, took our order, served us, and took care of our bill. Can't confirm if he cooked for us but I wouldn't be surprise lol. Quality of food: Fried calamari - 7/10. amount of small lobster ball 8.5/10 beer 10/10 nice and cold on bucket of ice :D Seafood Combo Platter (crab/lobster/bread/scallop/etc - 7/10. i would rate it higher if it had more flavors, like garlic and more herbs floating around? still good though Would I come back? yes.

Big T's Seafood Market Bar has been around for awhile now. Fresh live seafood available…read more We stopped in for some clam chowder. It was New England style of white Chowder. Though, it lacked a bit of flavor and hardly had any clams in it. It's good to see that they've expanded their menu and now offer ramen, hotpot, and other Asian dishes. We'll come check them out again.

It's really been two years since I've last been here and I literally just moved across the way last…read moreyear. I can't believe it's taken me this long to come back. Regardless of the matter and situation, I'm happy to see that they're doing well. I came in super late last night being it the second to last Friday for Lent and was craving seafood. I remembered this spot had a dish of steamed clams in a basil and ginger broth that reminded me of my dad's Filipino version. I came back because I craved it and since I wasn't feeling 100%. This brought me back to life. It was so good and fragrant, which definitely brought me back to my childhood. I decided to also get a few more dishes since I'm acclimating to the Vietnamese culture. The food here is super good and the owner or staff here in general are very nice. I'm going to try to come back often since the price point is worth it in my opinion.

Rating is based on the Oc and goi ONLY…read more Usually, we'd order four dishes and one gỏi, and that would be enough to keep two people full for the entire day... whether it was from places like Ốc Cây Dừa, Ốc & Lẩu, or even Phở This Way. But using that same approach here, we were still very hungry afterward. Not only are the portions extremely small, but the flavors are inconsistent. The xào me was overly salty, while the rang muối ớt was surprisingly bland. On top of that, the presentation was top notched....... the portions are much smaller than what's shown in the photos, vegetables were stale, and there wasn't even any garlic included, despite it being clearly shown on the menu. The gỏi was okay. Will not return.

Plaza parking available, but it fills up quickly…read more Restaurant isn't super huge so try to get there right when it opens, even on weekday for dinner, was filling up when close to closing! Garlic noodles are delicious, must order whenever I'm here Got their Combo Deal and was plentiful for 2 persons Can't wait to be back!

This was my go-to seafood boil spot for the past five years. I'd always recommend this place to…read morefriends because it was consistently one of the better seafood boil spots in SJ. After today's visit, though... I finally understand why the second location closed. Ordered: Shackie's Sauce (Hot) Shrimp & Mussels Combo Snow Crab Clusters Garlic Noodles Garlic Fries The seafood boil was nowhere near the quality it used to be. The corn tasted old, the shrimp and snow crab didn't taste fresh, and the snow crab clusters had barely any meat. By the time I cracked everything open, it felt like there was more shell than seafood. The mussel shells even had barnacles on them, which I've never seen here before. It made the seafood feel like it hadn't been cleaned as well as it should have. The garlic fries were crispy, but that's it. It was weird--I could see the garlic and was literally eating it, yet there was no garlic flavor. The garlic noodles used to be one of my favorite items because they were bold and packed with garlic. Now they've definitely toned the flavor down, and they're just not the same anymore. It's honestly disappointing because this place used to be one of my favorite seafood spots. The food quality has clearly declined while the prices have continued to go up. I hope they can get back to what made this place so good, but based on today's experience, I can't recommend it anymore.

The shrimp are definitely my favorite thing at this location, that's usually what brings me back,…read morebut they actually have a pretty good variety of seafood, flavors and other options on the menu. The King Crab Legs are always a good choice too, really good, but to be fair... they can get pretty expensive. For sides, I really like the Cajun fries, corn and rice. They all have a lot of flavor and go perfectly with the seafood. And don't forget the margaritas, once the spice starts kicking in, a cold margarita honestly feels like the best remedy. Refreshing, good flavor and a perfect match with all that Cajun seasoning. This is definitely not a clean-hands type of dinner, but that's part of what makes Boiling Crab fun. Good seafood, lots of flavor and one of my favorite places when I'm craving Cajun. Definitely a spot you shouldn't overlook in San Jose.

Service was very good, food quality was excellent, just a tiny bit salty, but I think that's just…read moreme. Loved the casual ambiance. Just a bit pricy, but what isn't now days. Will definitely come again! Not often but definitely come again!!