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    4.3 (1.6k reviews)
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    CLAW SHACK ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Loud
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Monica-Leah A.

    Came here with some friends for a tasty seafood boil. Everything was soo good, great sauce flavors. Very nice interior decor, and good/friendly customer service

    1 lb shrimp, 1 lb crawfish, 1 lb mussel combo - shackies sauce medium
    Christine B.

    Claw shack always hits the spot! Service is quick, seafood is fresh and tasty. Pretty small restaurant but there is a hand wash station outside the bathrooms after getting your hands dirty in that shackies's sauce. The combo is the way to go!

    3lbs crawfish w/ shackies seasoning medium spice.
    analynn n.

    Parking can get crowded otherwise a really solid place for crawfish. If you get 2lbs+ you can turn it into a combo. I did wish they gave more gloves or a trash bag. They do have outdoor seating as well so on a nice day sitting outside is nice. The shackies seasoning is tangy and spicy.

    Chicken wings! One of a kind
    Ter L.

    My family and I love us some Claw Shack. Whenever there is a craving for crawfish, THIS is the place to be... The establishment isn't super big but with the patio seating, this joint can easily handle parties- big & small. I can always come here knowing I will be seated fairly quickly. Perfect for me because I'm not about that hour+ wait kinda life. Staples for our visits: *LIVE Crawfish Seafood Boil *Shrimp WITH HEAD Seafood Boil *Chicken Wings *Garlic Noodles *Regular Fries My top two fave house blend sauces are SHACKIE'S & SHAMBALANG in medium heat for my fam, hot for me. Food: The boils itself is always on point. Flavors are spot on each and every time while the protein is cooked to perfection. The chicken wings are SUPERB!!! Extra crunchy on the outside but not dried out on the inside. The crisp outer skin handles the sauce coating very well and doesn't go soggy as time goes on. Lastly, the garlic noodles is the only dish that can be a hit or miss depending on the day. While I would prefer my noodles to have a bit of a chewy bit to it, there have been plenty of times where this garlicky goodness has been delivered very wet & containing mushy noodles. I continue to religiously order due to my daughter's love for noodles and I live for those moments when the chef comes through such a plate of perfection. My only complaint for our most recent visit is the bad slices of lemon that clearly should have been tossed out & NOT served to guests. I attempted to use the limes anyhow and was met with a yucky, bitter, & altered taste. I couldn't power through with that regardless of how much I love lemon/lime with my boils. 4 stars altogether but they get some extra points because Claw Shack be playing all my damn jamz!!! AND!! With the staff singing out loud, you kinda get a dinner and a show. Lmao.

    Liz H.

    Tried Claw Shack out since Boiling Crab's wait was so long and our typical go to spot was closed and I really enjoyed it! They have an awesome combo deal where you can get corn, potatoes, and sausage for $6 more if you order two or more pounds. Sauce was delicious and not too salty, they're pretty generous with it too. Garlic fries and Cajun fries were so bomb, really crispy and had a nice fluffy inside. The garlic noodles were def a highlight too! Casual and smaller restaurant but they have some outdoor patio seating. Service was super fast, we had a flight to catch and we were in and out in less than an hour. Will def be back!

    Lobster tail (shackies) with bread roll  @rosyeatssj
    Rosalind W.

    This is our go to spot for seafood boils. Recently we came on a Tuesday night. Was greeted and served immediately. We enjoyed: Garlic noodles 2lb headless shrimp combo in shambalang Lobster tail with bread roll in shackies Chicken fritters and fries I love the garlicky shackies sauce. The shambalang is flavorful too with garlic and lemon slices. Garlic noodles have great flavor. Chicken fritters or wings are a great choice for non seafood eaters. Nice decor and cozy spot with outdoor patio seating.

    Seafood Sampler
    Arnel E.

    Long overdue review. Came here for dinner on a Friday during fall of 2024. Parking wasn't a problem at the North Valley Plaza that night. This restaurant was comparably smaller than a Boiling Crab but we got seated right away. The atmosphere was as staple as can be with restrooms equally devoid of interesting points. We ordered the DF Seafood Sampler (shrimp, calamari, fish filled with shrimp crackers and tartar/cocktail sauce combo), 1lb Shrimp with Garlicky Sauce and no heat, Garlic Fries and Garlic Noodles. Yes, a lot of garlic seasoned dishes because Gilroy (garlic capital of the world) was just a drive away. We downed our food with Peach Soju and Hard Apple Cider. Food was good and reasonably priced. Service was pure business. I'd say this is a decent spot away from busy SJ areas when hankering for shrimp and crab boil.

    Rainier F.

    We are usually in the Berryessa Lundy area quite a bit since we have family that live in the area. Even though we are huge Cajun seafood boil fans, surprisingly we have not ate at Claw Shack yet. To celebrate my mom's early Mother's Day, we finally ate at Claw Shack recently on a Friday night. The restaurant is located in an older plaza close to the Berryessa Flea Market. Parking is accessible in the medium size plaza parking lot. It can definitely be a challenge when it is peak hours though. The restaurant is small but they do use the patio area which works quite well for large parties. Our daughter arrived early that night to put her name down for the waiting list so fortunately we were able to sit down immediately in the patio once upon arrival. We ordered 4lbs of shrimps, corn, sausages, rice, fries, and garlic noodles. It was good amount of food for our family and my parents. Everything was delicious. The shrimp with the shackie sauce was so scrumptious. Probably my favorite seafood boil sauce out of all the local Cajun seafood boil spots. The staff was accommodating and efficient. Overall we enjoyed our experience at Claw Shack. My mom enjoyed her food a lot so I'll definitely bring my parents back.

    Dom N.

    Today, I'm in the South Bay Area. I felt like doing some Louisiana style Seafood boil today. I'm here at Claw Shack off Berryessa Rd. in the evening. And yeah, I did say I got some personal history with Louisiana, I happen to go school with Hurricane Katrina evacuees 20 years ago. So I like, appreciate, enjoy, and know everything about Southern Cajun cuisine. I finally got my Bag of 1 pound of Manila Clams, 1 pound of Green Lip Mussels, and Lobster Tail with Bread Roll included. The Seafood was fresh. The Garlicky House Blend Spicy Sauce was Smack. I went and dipped the Bread Roll into the Sauce, and it was so good, that was the move. And I can't forget about my Cup of Lychee Jelly Green Tea, so refreshing. I was thinking this was going to be a 3.8-4.3 stars, this could be a 4.4 stars on a good day, but I give this 4.3/4.4 stars out of 5 stars. I'm satisfied.

    Amanda M.

    Came here one evening for dinner and ordered the garlic noodles, and also got 1lb of head on shrimp with some sausage and 1 potato, with the shambalang medium spice boil. The shrimp was good, the sauce had a nice salty lemony garlicy flavor. The medium spicy wasn't spicy enough for me, but it was a good start to figure out their spice level. The ingredients in the boil were good. I was happy that they had gloves and aprons. The garlic noodles were a tad bit bland but with the boil sauce it was fine. Overall, good meal and will come back when they have fresh crawfish as well.

    Allison S.

    A small spot with limited indoor seating, but they have outdoor dining area that makes up for it. Seafood boil combo was on point. It included corn, sausage and potatoes. The Shambalang sauce is a must, it was really garlicky and had excellent flavor. The seafood was fresh but I would skip the gumbo next time though, it lacked flavor and was watery.

    Kat E.

    The sharky sauce is my fav. Sweet tangy and spicy, perfect combo. 1 pound isnt enough yet 2 pound is too much. Verdict, always round up to 2 pounds. Food takes a while but your server will bring out beverages quickly. Restaurant got a sink outside of the restroom so hand washing can be done conveniently

    Aaliyah H.

    Long over due review for this place. My boyfriend and I love it here. We've brought friends and family can vouch that this place is delicious! Our family typically prefers this place over boiling crab because of all the additional apps like their garlic noodles. Their garlic noodles are my favorite in the bay and always a mandatory order! Space is limited though, so our family of 5 always gets sat outside and it gets a little chilly out there at night but nothing extra spicy shrimp can't fix. We also love that there is a sink located outside the bathroom to wash up without having to wait for someone to finish up.

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    Ask the Community - Claw Shack

    What kind of fish is the fried fish?

    Tilapia

    Is it possible to buy like a quart of just sauce lol?

    I believe you can purchase extra sauce on the side so probably would just need to buy a good amount of "extra sauce" for a quart worth!

    Since crawfish is not in season, what is the cost of frozen ones per lb?

    Do y'all still offer outdoor seating?

    Their new outdoor dining area is up and running! It looks great. Check my photo of the spot.

    Do you do on site catering or can you handle a large party during lunch time?

    Do you guys take reservations? If so, does it have to be day of or could it be in advance?

    no, they don't

    Do you allow indoor dining now?

    Yea indoor dining is available as well as outdoor.

    Is it crawfish season yet?? Wondering if there's live crawfish and if anyone's had it (are they pretty big now)?

    On March 1, they didn't have any fresh crawfish yet. Perhaps now they do.

    Is there anything here keto friendly?

    Depends on how Keto you wanna get. Their boiled combos include seafood, corn, potatoes, and sausage.

    Are they open for takeout?

    YUUUUUUP🙌🏻

    Do they use disposable or reusable dish ware? I saw a lot of single-use disposable plates, cups, bowls in the m pictures.

    Disposable plates and cups.

    Which sauce is closest to Cajun garlic butter, or something similar to Crawdaddy's sauce?

    There is a garlic butter sauce called garlic butter sauce actually. The others are house, garlicky, casian, lemon pepper, shackies, and shambalang. You can mix sauces to get different flavors and shambalang is a mix of them all.

    Hows the wait time for this place?

    There was no wait when I get but it was on a weeknight close to closing time. I'm sure there is a wait on the weekends and all since it's a smaller place. There is also a boba spot next to it too so it will always look busy.

    How much is 1lb of king crabs legs and shrimp?

    I believe it's market price, so it varies

    Can you call to make reservations here or is it a 1st come, 1st serve?

    1st come 1st serve

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    Came here last week and they had a father day special 2lb shrimp, 1pound of crawfish, and a pound…read moreof clams along with the usual corn, sausage, potatoes for $72.99 + $4 to upgrade to fresh crawdads. Bag came out pretty fast! Shrimp wasn't overcooked except for the few all the way on the bottom. Corn was sweet, potatoes standard, wish the sausage was more. The house sauce was good! We enjoyed our meal. Also ordered garlic noodles and fries but those didn't come till the end of our meal. I wished we had it to eat it with our seafood which was a bummer. Service was pleasant. Staff was generally around if you need anything. This building use to be the old Black Angus years ago so it is pretty roomy! Will be back next time I'm craving some seafood boil! Recommend :)

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    Happy customer: A…read more Call first to see what they had in stock and for pricing. Grabbed a box of live lobsters for the fam. Service was quick and efficient. Lobsters were fresh and meaty. Cash and cards are accepted. -John

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    Just not good in the front or back of the house tonight. Lots of little things wrong and nothing…read morespecial. The calamari came out with some of the rings in the bowl of sauce. They got my daughter's order wrong. My wife's entree came out lukewarm and not tasty. The raw oysters were opened in a way that all the liquor was gone and they were dry. An order of fried shrimp came out way overcooked. The baked potatoes were underdone. Service was nice but really slow. We had to ask for bread and for the bill. For some reason they left the tip off the bill. I added one and signed the bill but my receipt email didn't include it. I have no idea why. Dinner for 4 with no alcohol or desserts $230 plus tip. I don't think we'll be back.

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    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.

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    Bayou Bucket #2. King Crab Legs + 2 lbs Shrimp
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    Filet - cut to whatever size you want, right when you order
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