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    The Kickin' Crab

    3.6 (624 reviews)
    Closed • 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    THE KICKIN' CRAB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Anna G.

    The food was good , we went here to celebrate a birthday a party of 9 which we already knew we were getting an automatic gratuity fee. There tends to be one at most restaurants for large parties. But here I noticed the automatic fee was for groups 6 and more. Which I grew up in a family of 6 and don't ever remember getting charged this fee , and a most restaurants this fee starts with party's of 8. The service was very slow , we had to wave down the server for refills and other things. Which again I feel like they probably didn't try since they were still going to get tipped no matter the service they provide. The shrimp were overcooked causing the skin to becoming very difficult to peel, the sauce flavor was great.

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    Jericah J.

    First time at this location and we instantly liked our server, Evan. Funny and helpful and of course the food is smackin!

    Tamar W.

    This was me and my son first time at kickin' Crab in Moreno Valley/ Riverside if you know you know. Noelia Was are server. She was very nice, informative and professional. She helped me order my seafood boil. She gave me plenty of options while helping me save money. She is so amazing y'all she made are first experience great we will be returning

    Tell me it wasnt good I will tell you wrong it was delicious and just enough for one person
    Patricia K.

    Terry my waiter ((clone him he is amazing ) gave me guidance regarding their great sauce to add to my shrimp and two corns so much better then R L and the price pheww it was very affordable and pleasant. Good food the ambiance was calm and relaxing the waiter made sure I was taken care of thank you Terry

    1 lbs of crab legs  1 pound shrimp mild  Potatoes,  sausage and added corn
    Bean B.

    Food was good A little messy but over all that's the point service was great and didn't wait to long restrooms are clean and the ambiance was a lot of hungry people

    Mayra C.

    We have gone to may seafood boils in the IE. this location is by far the best. The service has always been great.

    saggy texture shrimp disgusting
    Jenni D.

    I have always love this place but today was not it i got a to go order one of $73.34 and another of $26.54 1lb of shirmp garlic noodle and cajun fries the corn was saggy shirmp was extremely saggy like mash potato texture from that pound one 3 were firm the rest was bad i called to get a refund i ordered in person bad customer service i really tried to check how many good firm shrimp i could eat but there were saggy and disgusting they told me since i didnt have the shrimp all the pound i could get a refund

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    6 years ago

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    3 years ago

    Amazing service, I had a party of 10 and their patience was incredible. Ambiance was friendly and welcoming. Food was great.

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    1 year ago

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    3 years ago

    Awesome food, great service! We enjoyed combo #1, 3 pounds of shrimp, potatoes, sausage, and corn.

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    5 years ago

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    3 years ago

    The service was really good. Willy is a great server. Food was spectacular. Good crabs

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    3 years ago

    The crawfish and shrimp is a hit or miss. Sometimes it's way too overcooked!! But flavor is there and really good

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    2 years ago

    Love their shrimp and fries!!! My favorite place to take the kids to eat on the weekends! Excellent service

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    7 years ago

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    2 years ago

    Seafood is really fresh and the flavor of the sauce is amazing! Service is also immaculate!

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    3 years ago

    The Food is so delicious!! You guys need to come and try. There the fried fish and mixed seafood bag it's so good

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    3 years ago

    Love this place. The food is great and the seafood is always fresh. Service is very attentive.

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    3 years ago

    Kickin' Crab is one of my favorite places to eat! I highly recommend it. Their shrimp is well seasoned.

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    Is the crawfish currently being served fresh or frozen?

    Frozen I saw

    Are the open for dine in yet?

    Yes. Thursday to Sunday only. Thank you.

    When will it be open for dine in?

    Hello Lily, the restaurant is opened for dining in until Thursday night. The county has mandated all dining in operation to be ceased by this Thursday.

    Are you guys open for dine in now?

    We are not yet...we hope to be opened dine in next week when our vendors deliver the requisite safety equipment. Thank you.

    Because of all the rioting & curfews, does anyone know if they're open and if so, what the hours are?

    We’re currently opened but as the situation is so dynamic currently we may close earlier than usual. Thank you.

    Does anyone know the current market prices?

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    If I ordered one pound of headless shrimp how many would come in the bag?

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    An unassuming stip mall on Magnolia Avenue boasts three of the best restaurants in Riverside -…read moreKoreana, Pho Star Bowl and the illustrious Star Crab. For a bit of background, I planned a date night at Con Amore in Corona. I posted a review of how disappointing that experience was, so much so that we just paid for drinks and left. Not wanting to waste the night, we agreed on Star Crab. When I tell you the difference in vibes, service and food quality could not be more different than Con Amore, I mean it with all my heart. First of all, their playlist is vibrant and joyous. Secondly, we were greeted and attended to by a man listed on the receipt as Ant R who was warm and fully knowledgeable of the menu and the special pricing for beer that night. $3.99 for anything on tap on a Wednesday night is unheard of. I don't drink but my date does and this was an impressive deal. Being unfamiliar with the ordering process we needed help with the menu and Ant guided us through the options, described the different flavors and spice levels of each boil base and was just overall so attentive and on top of things. Being served a steaming bag of vibrantly spiced seafood, sausage and corn in such a comfortable and unpretentious space saved the night. We selected the family bag of shrimp and mussels to share and were given ample lime wedges, gloves and bibs to be able to enjoy them with. As much as fine dining is treated as a special ritual which takes itself too seriously, it can easily be outdone by fresh, modern accessible places like Star Crab - a spot where kind young people treat you with care and prides itself on an abundance of fresh ingredients. Shrimp, mussels and crab ARE luxuries and we feasted like royalty. We will most certainly have more date nights at Star Crab. It's a great plan to go there, enjoy some fantastic food and then hop on over to the AMC close by. Oh, Star Crab! I know your business model is not unique as there are many Cajun seafood boil places around BUT you have our hearts because of your welcoming space and lovely staff.

    Our go to place when we're craving seafood boil!! Can get busy during the evening and weekends, but…read moreit's worth the wait. Place has a lot of seating and it's pretty spacious.

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    4.3(450 reviews)
    12.2 mi
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    This business has changed its name to The Soul Kitchen and has relocated to a small, rental…read morecommercial kitchen located in Norco on Hamner. Same owners. They call it a "ghost kitchen". Warning, they do not answer their phone, but take online orders only using the Toast app. I had to use Google to find the link, new address, and place my order. I am unsure if this, the original Riverside location on Riverwalk Pkwy, is closed. I do not live near the original to confirm one way or another, however months ago the owner had said they were closing. The menu has pretty much remained the same. Their mac and cheese is insanely good!!!Orders can be placed using this link: https://www.toasttab.com/local/order/messi-soul-kitchen-riverside-ghost-kitchen-2-1434-hamner-ave#:~:text=1434%20Hamner%20Ave,Large%20Collard%20Greens

    Pro Tip: Open Thursday through Sunday, 1-7pm only…read more Well, this turned into a pleasant surprise. I had no idea there were any restaurants in this area, much less a Hampton Inn lurking nearby. It was making a delivery to Inn that led to spotting this Soul food spot. Inside it's a vibrant, inviting yellow themed front space and dining room. Very conducive to good moods. I decided that the mini combo, with one side and cornbread, was a good value at $13.99, whereas the full combo adds a second side and costs $17.99. Lots of choices, including several styles of chicken, the smothered pork chops both sounded, and looked good. I saw a plate being assembled before I ordered. And the oxtail also appealed. Future trips will expand the experience. Ultimately, it was the pot roast that I ordered, with rice (or not if you prefer), and the greens rounded out the side choice. I proceeded to devour the entire meal in short order. The pot roast was amazing. Killer gravy, melt in the mouth tenderness, and the greens were another pleasant surprise. Hard to say what I tasted other than absolute goodness! Well done, and the host and her assistant were also warm and friendly. Über Eats, and possibly Doordash can deliver to your door.

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