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    Kickin' Crab

    4.3 (546 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Regina C.

    Came here on a Monday, right when they opened and there was no line. We mainly came here for crawfish ($9.99/lb on March 2026) and also ended up getting some oysters and garlic noodles as well. The oysters were plump and fresh and the garlic noodles came in a big portion and were super garlicky, which we loved. We got the crawfish with the kickin seasoning, level spicy. It was delicious! The crawfish themselves were pretty big and came with a piece of corn for every 2 lbs. Staff was also very helpful and patient and the interior was spacious and clean. I would definitely come again when craving crawfish!

    Nancy H.

    This place was absolutely packed on a Friday night. You can get on the waitlist on at the front of the restaurant and you can see your position in line through text. There won't be any estimated wait time but you can scroll to the top of the waitlist and see how long the next party has waited to get a good idea. We ended up waiting a little over an hour (got on waitlist for group of 4 at 6:30pm). I ordered the 1/2 snow crab 1/2 shrimp combo along with an extra 1lbs of crawfish kickin style medium spicy. It comes with 3 sausage, a potato, and corn as well. Garlic noodles are great, I recommend mixing them with your seafood boil sauce. This place has their system down! There is a quick turnaround from when a table finishes to when a table sits down and orders. We did not wait long for our food and everything came out extra hot. The crawfish was huge and the boil was delicious. I will definitely be back!

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    Trinh T.

    Kickin' Crab is a Viet-Cajun seafood joint in Carrollton's thriving Korean district that serves some of the best crawfish and garlic noodles in all of DFW. From late February - early June, you can experience amazingly fresh seafood boils that keep the place packed with a line out the door. If crawfish are in season, you must try them out. My Overall Rating - 5 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - During crawfish season (and Lent) Kickin' Crab becomes very popular. This casual spot is open with plenty of tables, people, and staff. Come in shorts, bring a big appetite, and get ready to enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with like-minded, seafood loving patrons. 1 Star. Service - Be sure you check in on the iPad at the entrance. Once you put down your name and number (they use Yelp's reservation system), you can check your place in line, the wait time, and leave to explore the area (I always visit SomiSomi while waiting for my table). Once your table is ready, white butcher paper is placed on the table and the fast, friendly staff (always smiling and lightning fast) will be there to help you. 1 Star. Food - The crawfish are plump and flavorful. I love the Kickin' sauce. I use the twist and peal method. But I also want to highlight the garlic noodles and Cajun fries. The noodles are simple - just butter and garlic but are a fantastic side dish that is easily shared. The fries are perfectly seasoned, never greasy and pack a nice crispy outside and soft center. I love ordering a side of Kickin' Sauce to dip my fries, garlic noodles, and crawfish tails. 2 Stars. Will I Return? - Yes. I love this area, and Kickin' Crab is a staple in my rotation during both crawfish and Lenten season. If there's a better place to get crawfish in DFW, let me know! Otherwise you'll find me here. 1 Star.

    Mykie D.

    The location, food and service were all fantastic. Highly recommend and can't wait to go back!

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    Thao T.

    We came around 6pm. on a Thursday, and it wasn't too busy. It was much busier by the time we left, but there was still no wait. We enjoyed our seafood boil in the Kickin' sauce. The crawfish were still on the smaller/medium side at the end of January and were priced at $10.99/lb during this time. The shrimp were large but unfortunately very overcooked in both of our bags. Service was good.

    2 of us finished 5 pounds of King Crab!
    Jacob K.

    It's pricey, but we come here for King Crab at least once a year for special occasions. Service is great. Best crab in DFW. But be prepared to wait! We had a 90 minute wait for 2 people on a Friday night.

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    Kevin P.

    Looking good. Tasted good. Service good. Ambience good. Crawfish good. Restroom good.

    Annie T.

    We came on a Friday night, joined waitlist at 7pm and got seated at 8:15pm. Given how busy the place was, the wait wasn't too bad at all! Our helpful server Hannah made some wonderful recommendations since it was our first timeat Kickin' Crab. We ended up ordering 3 lbs of crawfish, 1 lb of clams, and the "DUNGENESS CRAB SPECIAL" which includes 2 clusters of Dungeness crab legs, 1 corn, 1 potato, and 3 pieces of sausages. We chose the Kickin' Style sauce and... wow! Everything was delicious but the sauce was what stood out most. It was garlicky, savory, rich and creamy. My mouth is watering as I write. I can't wait to go back!

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    I come here every few months and it's just as good every time and those garlic noodles are a must

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    Came here the other night with my family and it was the best crawfish I'd ever had. They were such a good size and the flavor was amazing!

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    2 months ago

    Service could be better. We liked the crawfish and kickin style flavors but our waiter wasn't the best

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    2 months ago

    Soooooo worth the drive. Expect a wait during busy times. Best seafood around! And in the coolest area.

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    Great seafood, sharing with a crew is best recommended. Crab, crawfish, corn and potatoes delicious

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    The food is always good. The wait can be quite long depending on the night! The staffs are friendly.

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    My favorite cajun seafood place in the DFW area by far!! this place is consistently delicious and has great service :)

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    3 months ago

    Our favorite seafood boil place! So flavorful and consistent, will definitely come back!

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    2 months ago

    Walk in on a Thursday afternoon was Promptly seated, services and food was excellent. Would come back again

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    25 days ago

    Food and service was so great. Loved my server Hannah, she was great! would definetly come back!! recommend this place

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