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    4.5 (74 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Emily M.

    I'm not usually a huge crawfish fan but wanted to try out crawfish bros for their affordable crawfish. I came around mid June and it was $10/ LB. The worker told me that June was the near the end of crawfish season and the peak time to come is April-May. They don't have a huge variety of flavors. I opted for the reg Nola crawfish since the garlic butter was $2 extra. The Nola was on the lighter side of flavor but had a slight kick to it. All the crawfish were fresh and sweet and ranged in sizes. Some of the small ones were the size of the large ones claw I would recommend getting to go as the store is really small and they only have 3 tables

    Henry T.

    Crawfish Bros is the real deal!! Their crawfish is fresh and hugeee especially compared to the frozen stuff most places around here charge nearly double for ($10/lb vs $18/lb). Only two flavors on the menu, but that's kind of the point. They focus on doing a few things really well. Both flavors (NOLA + Garlic Butter) are incredible, the crawdads come out massive and fresh, and the sausage links / corn are a solid add-on to round out the meal. It's a casual counter-order setup but the staff are super friendly and thoughtful. I might've just found my favorite crawfish spot in the Bay. Already eyeing their Snack Pack next visit (10 lbs of crawfish for just over $130, unbeatable value)!

    Abi H.

    Absolutely delicious NOLA style crawfish & today it was only $10/lb! Got myself 2lbs and a corn. $3 for a WHOLE corn-- deals on deals at Crawfish bros. The crawfish were piping hot & still juicy when they came out. The boil was seasoned to perfection & I was very tempted to order another round! When you walk in, you'll see the digital menu to your right and their at-home boil seasonings below it. Order at the counter, and hopefully you can find a space to sit. There is also a small standing table as well. The tables are equipped with gloves and napkins. You can also ask for lemon juice cups at the front! Pro-tip: get there early. They usually sell out before 5pm! Had a brief moment to speak with the owner, they've been in their soft opening phase for the last two months. I can't wait to see what their grand opening brings, they're shooting for June! The support staff are super kinda and thoughtful. We chose to dine in and the staff noticed that there were only standing seats available, she offered to pack it to go incase we didn't want to stand. But of course we opted for the full experience and thankfully some regular seats opened up later on.

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    Ter L.

    Not bad, Not bad. There's been quite a buzz surrounding Crawfish Bros and being that we have some heavy crawfish eaters in the fam, there wasn't any chance of us not giving Crawfish Bros a try. 1st and foremost, this joint is essentially a take out spot for seafood boil. The menu is pretty straight forward offering: combos, crawfish and shrimp sold by the pound, and a few sides to help round our your order. Sides consist of corn [whole cobs], sausage links [whole, uncut], potatoes, and turkey necks. There are only 2 flavors to choose from: NOLA or GARLIC BUTTER. Shrimp seems to only be available with garlic butter. Our takeout order consisted of: *4lbs NOLA crawfish *4lbs Garlic Butter crawfish *2 sausage links *1lb Shrimp Be advised that there is a service fee that will be automatically added to your tab. I'm not sure if this is strictly set for credit card payments. Food took a bit of time to come out but there staff was working with quite a bit of orders. Orders come out warm IMO. Don't come here expecting piping hot bags with steaming air begging to be released. The live seafood is cooked in the back and then placed in massive metal bowls to be weighed out and bagged. FOOD: The crawfish was legitimately good. Both NOLA and garlic butter flavoring was good but I find garlic butter reigns supreme. The crawdads were massive in size and very fresh. Shrimp was plump and not overcooked. Our entire party did not care for the sausages and at $5 a pop, I would have enjoyed potatoes more. Pricing is a lot more affordable vs the other crawfish eateries. Crawfish Bros is highly recommended when it comes to being a good bang for your buck but the flavorings are absolutely limited. 4/5 stars. I'd easily come back but only wished the food was hotter in temp.

    Carlson T.

    The crawfish here are amazing! You can definitely tell they're imported from Louisiana because they are huge, especially compared to the smaller Sacramento ones you usually see around here. Both the NOLA and Garlic Butter flavors are incredible - I can't decide which I like more. Just a heads up: when you ask for spicy, it is actually spicy! The staff is super friendly, and the prices are so good I really hope they stay this low. I'm already planning my next visit! A quick tip on logistics: the parking lot and the dining area are both very small, so it's not really a date-night spot, and you might want to park a bit further away. Honestly, the best move is to buy in bulk, take it home, and go HAM with some ice-cold beers!

    Nola crawfish and potatoes
    Diana T.

    Been hearing a lot of hype about this place being affordable crawfish, which is so rare to hear. Service: The owner is friendly and super nice. The whole kitchen and service was run by himself. Please be patient as the service can take some time. Ambiance: The place is clean and small. 3 tables, so be aware about limited seating. I came in on Thursday 1-ish pm, and there was some wait time before ordering. Nola crawfish $9/lb (4/5): Tasted like authentic Louisiana crawfish, and it had a kick (mild-medium spice). Cooked in a broth that's a bit tad too salty. It was so fresh and huge. Garlic butter $11/lb (5/5): This was yummy, definitely preferred this over Nola. I have noticed that these were a little more difficult to crack open than the Nola, as if they're not as fresh. Potatoes $3 (3/5): These were standard potatoes, nothing special. $3 for 3 potatoes tho, that's cheap compared to other spots charging $3 a potato. I would honestly come back again since it's such a bargain. I hope the price can stay affordable over time. I saw they take orders to purchase sacks of live crawfish.

    Francis T.

    Actually good crawfish. They're massive and fresh and super worth it for the price! $9 /lb for crawfish and it's not just the shell, there meat in the claws. Super homie place and located in a pretty small plaza too. 10/10 would come back again.

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    Jennifer

    I came here with my sister a few days ago and we were shocked by the fair prices and taste. They are also a family owned business :) Taste: We preferred the garlic butter because of how rich and creamy it was. Parking: Small plaza but easy to find parking. Note that the seating is very limited here.

    New prices towards end of Louisiana crawfish season
    Catherine L.

    Consistently so good and fresh. The crawfish here always have a lot of head butter/fat, so creamy and delicious! Prices did go up since it's near end of the season. But the owner said they will still have fresh crawfish until October though since there's a CA farm!

    Sally L.

    ordered 2 lbs of shrimp, 2 lbs of crawfish and 3 corn and one sausage link the crawfish was very lukewarm. seems like they don't prep it as orders are placed. shrimp was hot, but lacked flavor. crawfish had more flavor/spices. didn't really hit the spot for me. corn just tasted like butter. little to no flavor in the garlic butter. this is very grab and go. they only have 3 tables inside.

    4lbs NOLA style
    Ruby A.

    I genuinely loved this place! I ordered 4lbs of NOLA style crawfish and 2 shots of garlic butter on the side for dipping. We took our order to go to enjoy at home. They cook the crawfish perfectly and it had a perfect amount of spice. The crawfish were juicy, and there were a bunch of huge ones, and maybe 2 straight tailed ones (which you should know not to eat crawfish if the tails are straight). Anyways, the guys working the joint are super nice, and are new to the area, so give em some credit. I would recommend this spot to everyone and would be back in a heartbeat if I didn't live so far away!

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    super good priced crawfish and fresh. Flavor is amazing no matter the style. Staff and service was amazing and super enjoyable to talk to.

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    26 days ago

    Food was so delicious I'll be coming back for more. Great attitude from Crawfish Bros. Highly recommended!

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    Ask the Community - Crawfish Bros

    Does the NOLA style contain any butter in the boil?

    No butter at all in NOLA style. Honestly, doesn't need it. NOLA seasoning is good as is!

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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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    One random 2 a.m. side quest to Cajun Bistro 7 turned out to be one of the best food adventures…read moreI've ever had. Since that night, it has become the only seafood boil spot that I consistently come back to. My go-to order is the shrimp and crawfish with their Sweet California sauce, along with a side of garlic noodles. The Sweet California sauce is what keeps me returning. It's not your typical Cajun seafood boil sauce--it has a unique flavor that's completely its own and sets this place apart from every other seafood boil restaurant I've tried. Depending on when you visit, the restaurant can either be packed or nearly empty. It's a smaller space, and large parties tend to come through often, so wait times can vary. One thing to keep in mind is that the host, server, and food runner are often the same person. Because of that, I always try to give them some grace. If you need something, just let them know, and they'll do their best to take care of you as quickly as possible. Don't let the small exterior fool you--this place is absolutely delicious. Whether it's 11 a.m. or 3 a.m., I'll happily find myself back here for another seafood boil.

    Lots of seating. We…read morewere seated but kinda of sat around and waited for a good 5 minutes until we had to remind the staff to get us our menu. Our water was also never once refilled. Customer service was definitely lacking. Crawfish: 3/5 Shrimp: 3.5/5 Potato's were not fully cooked inside Corn was too mushy and overcooked Garlic noodles: 5/5, tastes home made and amazing If you don't mind hit or miss suprise bag while the employees are having fun and cracking jokes with each other, this is definitely the spot as they open really late at night and the pricing is very fair.

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    4.5 Stars Rating (:…read more Been hearing about Cap't Loui for awhile now, but haven't tried it until now! I usually go to Cajun Bistro for seafood boil, but I find the quality of the seafood there to be inconsistent, which made me want to try a new place. I got the 4lb combo with crawfish (frozen, fresh is $5 extra), shrimp, and clams, including corn, sausages, and potatoes. We also got garlic noodles and a calamari basket with cajun fries. For seafood boil sauce, we opted for the cajun instead of lemon pepper. I wasn't sure if I would finish everything, but it was INHALED. I really like the seafood quality here, but sauce-wise, I prefer Cajun Bistro for the garlic butter sauce. Cap't Loui does not offer that sauce, but it was still delicious overall. Service is timely and our food came fast, so thats a big plus. Only complaint I have here is that I wish there was more sauce in the bowl. The bowl had too much food, so I couldn't dip or soak my seafood in the flavor.

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    I was really disappointed with our visit. I haven't been to The Boiling Crab in years--probably 7…read moreyears or more. One reason is that I don't live in the San Jose area anymore, and another is that there are now so many seafood boil spots around since Boiling Crab really started the trend. One positive right away: there was no long wait. We arrived around 8pm and were seated immediately, which was great. I remember the days when we'd have to put our name down and walk around Target while waiting for our table. I do wish they offered combo bags like a lot of other seafood boil places do now, since that's always a hit. Instead, we ordered 3 pounds of shrimp with whole-sha-bang sauce in mild. The shrimp themselves were great--nice and big, not the tiny peanut-sized ones you sometimes get. The flavor was also really good. However, the "mild" tasted much spicier than I remembered. From past visits, mild always had a small kick but was still pretty manageable. This honestly tasted closer to medium. My boyfriend politely asked one of the servers if he could get a small side of garlic butter because the sauce was spicier than expected. She immediately responded that it would be $5 for extra sauce, and the way it was said came off pretty rude. We understand that there's an option to make the bag "extra saucy" for an additional charge, but he wasn't asking for extra sauce for the whole bag--just a small side to balance out the spice. Even a simple response like "I'm sorry it came out spicier than expected" would have gone a long way. I've worked in customer service for over 15 years, and I've always believed in "kill them with kindness." We weren't rude at all--we just mentioned that it seemed spicier than mild. In the end, we decided to just skip the extra sauce. Again, the flavor was still good, but to me this definitely tasted more like medium. When we got our check, a different server asked how everything was. My boyfriend mentioned that the sauce was spicier than mild, and she responded with, "Oh no, I'm sorry it wasn't exactly what you wanted." We told her it wasn't her fault since we had already mentioned it earlier, and she just gave us a sympathetic look. Overall, the food itself was good, and I'd probably give it a 4 for taste, but the lack of customer service knocked the experience down for me. I understand it was later in the evening and they still had a full lobby, but a little kindness and attentiveness would have made a big difference.

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