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    The Kickin' Crab

    4.3 (295 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Norma S.

    Came here on a Wednesday around 7pm. Parking lot. Big tables. They were out of some items already like lobster tail and mussles. Ordered fries were seasoned well. Ordered kickin sauce not too spicy for mild. Inside corn and potatoes well cooked. The lower was ok. The shrimp was big and good. The snowcrab legs were good. 2 lbs pf shrimp filled up around 3 people. Rice couldve been cooked better. Service was kind. All in all good time and good taste.

    Sandra S.

    If you love the Boiling Krab you will definitely like this! I decided to try this place and I was very impressed. Everything is cooked with perfection and the flavors are exquisite! I've tried so many things in the menu and I've been super happy with everything. The service is great from the moment you walk in. The whole staff is attentive and are quick to take your order, they're always working together to give the best service possible. The place is clean, huge and it feel like home. I love how quick they being out the food. I love the videos they play in the background it makes me enjoy the food so much more!

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    Rosemary A.

    This place has the most seasoned food boil! We can never come and not get the Cajun fries because they literally taste like spicy McDonald fries with more crisp. This place never has a wait time when I come in the evening and the service is fast

    Yazmine J.

    First time here! My partner is a big seafood person and as we passed it, we finally decided to stop by. Im not into seafood, hence the chicken strip order lol! He really enjoyed his bag but was a bit disappointed they were out of a VERY long list of things like corn and eggs and even king crab (they mentioned their order was late...) Nevertheless we stayed for a few beers and some food. Pretty pricey for a bag that didn't include too many food items. The girl who helped us was AMAZING!! And the guy who checked on us while she was on lunch was also a superstar!! You guys are the reason we stuck around!!! The restaurant is nice and i loved the ceiling but the tables seemed a bit close. They have their own parking lot and it's pretty big. We also waited absolutely no time before being seated. Definitely gonna think twice about coming back but who knows...

    Diane R.

    If you're craving a messy, flavorful seafood feast, The Kickin' Crab definitely delivers. Their crab boil is the star of the show--perfectly cooked, juicy crab coated in a rich, buttery sauce that hits that ideal balance of garlic, spice, and a little tang. You can customize the heat level, which is great whether you like just a mild kick or something that really brings the fire. Be prepared to get your hands dirty--in the best way possible. They give you gloves and everything comes out in a bag, soaked in sauce, which just adds to the fun, casual vibe. The portions are generous, and it's the kind of meal that's even better when shared. Service can get a little busy during peak hours, but the staff is friendly and keeps things moving. Overall, it's a go-to spot when you're in the mood for bold flavors, good portions, and a laid-back seafood experience.

    Ashleigh D.

    I'm not a huge seafood fan but my family is. I was pleasantly surprised with this place. Very clean on the inside. Of course it smells somewhat like seafood but it's not unbearable like some of the other seafood broil places. The food was yummy and portions were good. The service was very good. Our server was very good and attentive. Definitely one of the better seafood broil bag places we have visited.

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    No thrills - No chills This place is legit. I order food for pick up usually my go to is headless Shrimp in house spice *( $20 lb ) the space can be packed with families . The food is on point and a big parking lot what else you want from a Crab broil!

    Always fire! Never disappoints My go to shrimp head off and all the sides Sauce better than boiling crab tbh... mmmm yum.

    Joana M.

    I had a great experience at The Kicking Crab! The food was fresh, flavorful, and came out hot. Big shoutout to Juan and Jennifer for their amazing service they were friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. They really made our visit even better. Definitely coming back!

    Julio T.

    Definitely recommend this place . This is where we started when we first tried this place over a year ago , we've been to 2 other locations but this one has always been very good to us . Our server today was awesome. Very kind and a great attitude Food always hits . Head on shrimp is my go to . I don't recommend going over medium spicy level due to stomachaches . Or maybe thats just me but if you really want to enjoy it with out any distress do mild or medium for just enough of a kick. Ambiance is very chill . It can get cold at times in there so definitely bring a jacket . . No complains . 10/10 finger licking tasty . Definitely prefer this over The boiling crab .

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    Aj S.

    Good food good service! The shrimp had good flavor and was easy to peal, server checked on us multiple times

    Carol C.

    Always hits the spot! My go-to is shrimp, kickin style, mild. The cajun fries are the best! I just wish they had live crawfish.

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    Staff was really friendly and the location was really clean. The food came out pretty quick from when we ordered

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    Fresh seafood, great flavor, friendly service. Will definitely return. Highly recommend this place.

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    Service was great, food never disappoints plus the atmosphere is top tier! I would highly recommend!

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    Work is here a very helpful quick and easy to order got my food pretty fast actually best part was the sausages with the fiesta

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    Very good fresh seafood and great costumer service recommend getting the garlic noodles will definitely be coming back soon !

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