The staff was really friendly. It was my first time there and they took the time to explain the menu. The sea food boil was good, but the pan seared catfish was a bit over cooked. It's not cheap, but the portions are really generous. The restaurant was clean, and the rest room was also clean. We will probably go back, but skip anything pan seared. read more

If I could give this place zero stars I would!! DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME HERE. Customer service is horrible... my husband asked them if the "catfish" was real catfish and the waiter said yes it came out and if you eat catfish then you know Real catfish and it was not so he sent it back. We could tell they were being dishonest because she came back twice saying they say it's catfish. The waitress never came back to check on us after that. The chicken wings were undercooked The crawfish didn't really taste like live crawfish (I eat crawfish all the time and know the difference) We didn't complain just knew in that moment we would never come back. My husband went to pay and they had the nerve to charge him for that catfish. He said I sent it back because it's not what you advertised and the other waitress came from the back and confirmed it's swai. But still the manager continued to stand firm saying no refunds on food. He said it was posted.. my husband said where....It's on the napkin holder!!! No physical menus to look at. Deceitful To us it's about principle don't advertise your product as something it's not and expect people to pay for it when you admittedly said it was not catfish. This should be against the law.. one could be allergic to this fish. Anyways they were rude, not attentive, food undercooked, under seasoned crawfish.... I should have paid attention to the reviews I will just make the drive to the Mansfield Location they are the best of this franchise hands down. I wouldn't be surprised if this place closes in the next six months they need a lot of work!! Customer Satisfaction should be of utmost importance If a seafood place is not busy during crawfish season that is a red flag read more

The service was terrible. The entire staff wasn't terrible but the ones that I actually served my table seemed like they were not one to be bothered with. While I was there I could see some of them stare at me and then would whisper to another staff member. When I got my order the snow crabs were barely even hot and the dungeness was still cold as soon as I opened it. I told the server who had me place both items into one bag. Another server came back and asked if I wanted the crabs to be remade and I said yes. Then the same server that took order back gave me the same exact bag I gave her back with the snow crabs in it. After that she never came back to my table. Since the crab legs were at least warm I kept it. By the time they finished with the Dungeness crab, we had finished all the other items we had ordered. I tried to speak to a manager but she wasn't available and so I waited but it was taking way too long. My complaint/issue wouldn't be solved today, and I do intend to follow with the establishment. read more

The food was pretty good sauce we had gotten was the one that incorporated all the sauces together. Pretty tasty , The crawfish were pretty big and shrimp wasn't dry, however the service wasn't the greatest. It took quite awhile for anyone to take our order even when we motioned for them, and it wasn't even busy. I had to ask the hostess about our waiter. Decent seafood but don't sit at the back of the restaurant . read more

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The worst service and food. Rice so gummy you could have thrown on the wall and it would stick and the blacken fish I got was to dryed out it was paper then. No substitutions on vegies. Also paid HIGH price for Lobster legs, and no CRACKERS available to use and then you want to charge for lemons that go with fish. We will never eat at this place again. HORRIBLE!!!!!!! read more

The seafood was amazing no doubt. other than everything being absolutely great. I did find a hair in my drink, this honestly doesn't disgust me but it was unfortunate. I had a great time and might even come again. read more

The Kickin’ Crab - Mesquite - For the review - Seafood Near Me - Mesquite, Texas

Ordered "catfish" basket for my baby. It was seasoned down and made my baby cough. I told them I wanted something else, but they said all they could do was remake it without the seasoning. Whhhyyyyyyy they took off the batter and rebattered that same fish and gave it to me. I could tell because it was cut up the exact same way I did it for my baby and they didn't even give me back all the pieces. NEVER AGAIN!!! read more

Great food..good service! Zero complaints! The only negative is the check in system. We went on Valentines day and we got in fairly quickly and again, service was good! read more

Horrible service. Seating process was horrible empty seats were open for 20 minutes before someone came and seated us. Nobody moves with sense of urgency. Once seated took food forever to vine in a moderately slow night. Waitresses took our order and didn't come back to check how food was, if we needed anything or if refills were needed. My wife didn't receive a bucket or utensils for her crab bag. She had to get up 15 minutes after her bag was delivered to the table and get her own bucket and gloves. This place seems like it's ran without a manager and nothing but kids. Won't be back read more

This restaurant just offered a platter of shrimps and would not take the shell off. Also they wouldn't take the meal back. Hope it was worth taking the 40 usd. read more

The Kickin’ Crab - Mesquite - Shrimp Platter - Seafood Near Me - Mesquite, Texas

Food was good, but I will never go back. We ordered popcorn shrimp, 1/2 and 1/2 crab and pound of crab. Two teas and a Diet Coke. Popcorn shrimp came out 10 minutes before the rest of the order. When the rest of the meal came out, it was just the food. We asked for the cocktail sauce and when it was brought out it was a third of a tiny cup. Additional thirds were 1$ each. Had to flag our waiter down 5 minutes after the rest of the meal came to get the bucket for shells, gloves, and crab crackers. That took another 10 minutes before it was brought out. Now I have 15 minutes of my food starting to get cold, before we could start eating it. After that, I never saw waiter again. Never came back to ask if we needed refills on drinks or if everything was good. Had to flag them down just to get the check and then the tip started out at 18%. 18% is if you at least come by the table to check on us. 20% is if you have a better personality. I felt that the customer $2 tip was generous since I couldn't even get a refill on my drink due to turning your back on me every time you came near my table. The place was nice but seeing the other reviews about service at this place, don't think it will last long. read more

I came in to eat here a few times already and my server tends to always be Jayden he's such a good gentleman very patient helps me out with what too choose on the menu always brings me plenty refills so nice of him and sweet! Very helpful place is clean bathroom smells good ! Highly recommend read more

The atmosphere is real nice and laid back. I love the well put together decorations. The food is amazing. read more

The Kickin’ Crab - Mesquite - Nice place - Seafood Near Me - Mesquite, Texas

Kitchen said our order never got made because the ticket never printed. Waited over two hours with only garlic noodles.

This was the worst experience ever. Sake was on the menu, but the waitress (Katie) told me she had no idea what it was and never said she could check, because she has been there the longest and no manger is on site. I suggested she go ask someone and she then came back and said they didn't have any...only for another to later tell me they had it but it costs $30 per bottle and she didn't want to offer it. ‍. Appears to have kids running this establishment and simply don't know any better. Food was gross. Daughter threw up and we won't be returning ever! read more

If overpriced plastic bags and paper cups are your idea of fine dining, this is the place for you. Drinks were offered before seating, the server didn't introduce herself, and the menu was very limited. The seafood boil came in plastic bags with a few sad slices of sausage and barely any sauce--the sauce tasted more like ketchup. Crawfish and shrimp were just as disappointing. I ordered onion rings and asked for extra sauce--I couldn't see the tiny portion being adequate for 10 onion rings. At this rate, this eatery won't last long, or they'll continue to struggle with high employee turnover. I'll be visiting Mr. Cajun & Nimp's Daiquiris to go--their portions actually match the price. I won't be back. read more

I ordered the catfish and fries and it wasn't catfish and it wasn't seasoned. I will not be going back there.

Payed almost $100 for a ration of gumbo, two tiny tacos, and 1 crab. First time I've ever payed $100 for two people and left hungry. Had to pick up a second meal at Mr. Cajun's. read more

First time visiting this place the food was pretty good right away. We had a garlic noodle shrimp dish very good then we had a crab boil Alaskan king crab potatoes, corn sausage everything was delicious spicy would definitely come back here again. The guy that served us was on point he knew all the secret menu stuff Really helped us out. The vibe was great for a Sunday night wasn't too busy. The place was well maintained nice restrooms right by my house. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

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The food was awesome. The boil was delicious with amazing flavor. The problem was the service. There were three women behind the bar just laughing on their phonea while one guy took all the orders and ran all the food. When we walked into the reataurant there were 16 tables that needed to be cleaned off, which in a place like that where the food is poored on the table is kinda gnarly. Once we got our foos i went up t the counter to ask for lemon wedges and butter. She said she would bring it to our table never got it. And then we finished and we waited and waited. Finally i had to go up to.the counter to pay. The only reason this is getting any stars is because it tasted so good. Dont go around 5:30 on sunday. Not worth it. read more

Kickin Combo #1 is perfect to share for 2! We get the frozen crawfish (outside of crawfish season) and shrimp, Kickin style. It's sooo good. Val was our server and did a great job! Very friendly and attentive. read more

Val is an amazing server very nice and patient she deserves a raise!!! The fried shrimp here was amazing and the music is also so catchy

I ordered medium spice, I'm half Thai and this crap so spicy I can't even eat it. Service slow and were the only ones in here. Watched a table of 8 get ignored until they walked out. Would not recommend. For the prices you expect more attentive staff. read more

Took them 15 mins to seat us. Food came out 45 minutes after ordering and the place seemed severely understaffed. Food was a 9/10, service 2/10, going back? Maybe one day. read more

The Kickin’ Crab - Mesquite - Seafood Near Me - Mesquite, Texas

Our waitress Val was great, constantly seeing if we were doing okay! Her attitude was also great!

El servicio a el cliente me gustó, el lugar es limpio y la comida me parece bien en particular me gustó la barra de bebidas

The service was impeccable along with the food quality. Chris did an amazing job with keeping up the accuracy of our order especially with a group of 10 people. read more

Amazing food, good cast. Omar was very helpful and made sure to take care of us. Weekly visit! The vibe is on point too read more

The Kickin’ Crab - Mesquite - Seafood Near Me - Mesquite, Texas

The manager here is a big ol kunt. The service is also horrible, the waiters are nasty with a condescending "I don't want to be here" look on their faces and tone. I could be wrong but I saw a dead roach in the restroom so after that I just got up and left. The manager shouldn't be a manager here. The whole place is shiet. I did not bother to order that raunchy ass food in this location. read more

My family and I were excited to try this new business in Mesquite! We walked in to a sign that read "please wait to be seated". We waited, waited and waited...no one came to seat us so my daughter approached a staff member that told us to seat ourselves and sit anywhere so we did. There was no acknowledgment of our presence and I know we were seen because my family is very tall, the staff just kept walking by like we weren't standing there! After seating ourselves a waitress came asking us to move but we told her we were told to sit anywhere (later found out this was the manager) so she said I guess you're okay?!! We decided to leave shortly after. I asked who was the manager and was ignored by two employees until I asked again then I explained our experience to the manager but not sure if she cared. She did agree we should have been greeted upon arriving but that didn't happen. No apology and it wasn't even very many customers there to use the excuse of being busy! The place looks nice but the service was horrible, not sure if we will be back. Maybe if there's new management we will try again. read more

1. Why are you serving food out of paper plates? 2. No flexibility with menu for people with health conditions 3. How are you a seafood restaurant but don't sell hushpuppies? 4. Sweet Potato fries were to come with a buttercream sauce, but when I asked why the sauce wasn't on the fries he said it probably dried up. No, there was no sauce on the fries. Not impressed. First time here, don't think I will be coming back. I'll stick with Juicy's.‍ read more

Our server Katie was AWESOME!! She was very attentive, made sure we didn't want for anything and kept our order rolling out to the table. Will definitely be back!! read more

Would like to start by saying we have been to this location a couple times, food and atmosphere are good, we frequent the garland location (only about 17 mins from this one) because it is close to home. Tonight we came here because we were out shopping in mesquite. I usually get king crab and I am aware of market pricing. however tonight the waiter told us it was $135 pp which I thought was kinda crazy but decided to stay anyway since we already got our drinks etc. We ate paid our bill and just out of curiosity I called the garland location to find out it was $69 pp which is about what we normally pay so I'm a bit lost how it can be so different and double the cost, and if so I suppose going forward we may need to call the different locations to see if their market prices are any different. If you want king crab check out Garland!!! read more

I love this new location, service is great, the bathrooms are clean and wait time isn't long.

The only reason this place may have a few good reviews is because they give you a free appetizer if you make one on the spot. The staff was not all nice, they were very slow and I guess were too busy on their phones to answer basic questions and assist customers. My crab legs looked dirty, and seemed like they weren't even cleaned prior to being cooked, as they came with twig like particles (as pictured). The legs were cold to the touch and had a very fishy odor, almost like an ammonia smell to them. As for the corn and potatoes, just avoid this place unless you like microwaved food that comes with a bonus of food poisoning. read more

My dad went in to order take out, he ordered the combo shrimp and 2 pounds extra. He order extra corn and potatoes but when he arrived home I checked and the extra corn and potatoes were missing. I called and had an UNPLEASANT experience. I was transferred to speak with the manager. She told me that because he "checked" the bags that were given to him they are no longer responsible. I added that if it is expected for him to layout his bags of shrimp and count each and every corn and potato. She proceeded to tell me "yes" I never leave reviews but her way of handling this inconvenience was completely unprofessional. Save your time and money and make the drive to The Boiling Crab. They would of never handled this situation this way. We tried to give the new spot in town a try for the convenience of the drive but never again. read more

Delicious and great! Jade was a great server, service was quick and food was hot and ready

The food is not fresh The pricing is too much for low quality. Service is ok Place looks great its new read more

First and LAST VISIT!!! My daughter's bday food tasted good but the BACTERIA said HELL NO, no sour smell or taste. FOOD POSION thank goodness my daughter has 2 bathrooms it was almost immediate 11/07/25 - service was pleasant read more

One star. When I got in there and got seated it took FOREVER to get our food and drinks 30 minutes till we got our drinks! All I asked for was water! And the prices. For a 33$ meal I expect better service. 0 stars if I could I dont recommend read more