Food here is great and costumer service is great every time i come in Decided to try carry out for the first time, sucks you can't do it on door dash you have to do it directly from their website. Which I don't mind, but they messed up my whole order. I asked for potatoes and corn and when I got home there was none just shrimp. So I headed back and they were very kind and added them to my bag and gave me a rice as a sorry. But then when I got home I noticed my shrimp had Jean on when i had asked for head off. I think I'll just do dine in instead of pick up. Over all their food is great, read more

Kicking Crab is always a reliable spot for flavorful seafood. We got 2 lbs of headless shrimp ($21/lb market price) in the Kicking Style seasoning w/ 3 pcs of corn + Cajun fries. The shrimp had lots of garlic and flavor without being too overwhelming, and the fries were crispy as always. One corn piece was a little tough/overcooked, but our waitress was very kind, apologetic, and quickly replaced it. Service was fast and attentive overall. Total came out to ~$60 before tip. There's a parking lot next to the building, but we parked at a garage a couple blocks away so we could walk around DTF after. read more

Kickin' Crab - Downtown Fullerton - 2 lbs headless shrimp w/ corn add-on + Cajun fries - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fullerton, California

This review is long overdue! My husband and I absolutely love this Kickin Crab location--it's easily the best one around, and we can't recommend it enough. We've tried so many seafood boil spots (and even other Kickin Crab locations), but nothing compares to this place. It's truly top tier. The owners, Celine and Cat, are incredible and really go above and beyond. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers and the quality of their seafood, which makes such a difference. We usually order the Kickin Combo #2 with shrimp, crawfish, and snow crab in the KC Fiesta sauce (mild). We used to always get the Kickin Style flavor, but after Celine recommended the KC Fiesta, we were hooked--it's been our go-to ever since! Everything here is consistently amazing--from the food to the service to the overall vibe. It's always a great experience every time we come or order for takeout . If you haven't been yet, you're seriously missing out--this place will easily become one of your favorites! read more

This review is long overdue. My husband and I took my parents out for lunch at the Kickin Crab, in Downtown Fullerton. We ordered the seafood boil with Lobster, clams and shrimp. The portions are huge, the food was delicious. The staff were friendly. We even meet one of the owners, she came over to check on us. The restaurant has a fun little atmosphere. If you're looking for good quality food this is the place to go. Food 5/5-++++ Service 5/5 Atmosphere 4.5/5 read more

Kickin' Crab - Downtown Fullerton - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fullerton, California

This is my first time coming to this location. Place is very vibey, spacious, and clean. Staffs were friendly and accommodating. Celebrated my brother's birthday today. We ordered each a pound of mild shrimp with sausage and corn. Some chicken tinders with cajun fries and fried calamari. Im impressed their shrimp were big in size and cooked well (most of the time, shrimp were overcooked). Their chicken tenders were moist and tender (a lot of times, it's dry). At the end of our meal, our server gave my brother a slice of cheesecake with lit candle and sang happy birthday. Lol. Our server was awesome and he made sure we meet all our needs. Actually, all the staffs constantly check everyone if they need anything. I had a great experience at this location and I would definitely be coming back. I had a pleasure dining here. read more

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My classmates and I came here after our exams to celebrate and had such a good experience! The live crawfish and shrimp were sooo juicy and I appreciate how large they were! We got the combo #1 with clams, crawfish and shrimp and added some eggs. Definitely have to get the KC fiesta sauce (spicy ofc) We also got the garlic noodles and cajun fries and everything just hit! I really liked adding the sauce to the garlic noodles The service was amazing from start to finish and they were just so sweet and attentive. We also met the owner/manager and she was so fun and amazing to talk to! This is definitely our new post exam hangout spot! read more

Tried this Kickin Crab location in the city of Fullerton. Greeted and seated. Ambiance was cozy and comfortable. One of the cleanest Kickin Crab establishment I have visited. Ordered some Oysters, drinks, and Noodles. All were delivered within 10 to 15 minutes. Had the opportunity to meet the owners. I forgot their names, but they were very friendly and accommodating, always asking us if we were good. Ambiance was cozy and warm. Service was prompt and food was delicious. I highly recommend this place. Stop by if you are in the area. They recently just opened a few months ago. Plenty of parking nearby. Can be crowded at times but is manageable. read more

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It was our first time at kickin' crab and it was so yummy! The environment was such a vibe with a nice playlist. Service was amazing probably the best service I've had in oc. Shout out to our server Edgar and his peers they were very friendly and attentive. This place was one of the best seafood places I've had so far. I would definitely recommend coming to this location. Food was so good I forgot to take a before picture... read more

Kickin' Crab - Downtown Fullerton - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fullerton, California

Not only is the food super fresh, the customer service is incredible. You can tell that the staff here work as a team. The team is attentive and consistently check on guests to ensure their meal is a good experience from beginning to end. I wish all restaurant experiences were as good as this. read more

My girlfriend and I were huge fans of the previous restaurant here, Crawfish Cave and when we found out another shrimp boil spot was opening here we had to try it. Right off the bat, we've been to Kickin Krab a few times now which goes to show we are definitely fans. This place has the spiciest sauce by far which is amazing. When you get the spiciest flavor at mosts spots it ends up disappointingly mild but here I would genuinely warn anyone thinking of getting the spicy spicy level. Another thing I love is that the sauce isn't just pure heat, it has tons of flavor which just makes the shrimp or whatever seafood option you pick that much better. The sides here are great as well like the cajun fries and the garlic noodles. There's almost never a long wait and you get sat and have your order taken very quickly within minutes. I would totally recommend this over any other shrimp boil spot for those who really seek spiciness and flavor in their sauces. read more

This place is amazing, I never ate food so fast in my life. Attentive waiter and an overall clean environment. The owner came out to personally thank us and the other patrons and wanted to let us know we are family. When I am back in Fullerton, this will be my first stop. Amazing!!!! read more

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What an experience , oh my gawd! Where do i start? Probably with the extremely welcoming enviroment when you first walk in, the staffs are incredibly nice, informative and quickkkk. The restaurant is brand new, clean and huge. The decor is unique with lots of personal touch makes it feel really homey. The food is incredibleeeeee, highlight of the dinner for me were actually the fried fish and soft shell crab tacos. My wife and her brother enjoyed their cajun seafood combo with the kickin sauce, the flavors were flavoring! During our meal, the two owners came and checked on us and the other tables multiple times, i haven't seen that in any restaurants in awhile Clearing my schedule to come back next week! read more

Kickin' Crab - Downtown Fullerton - Soft Shell Crab Tacos - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fullerton, California

Best seafood boil in OC! Ambiance, music, service and seafood quality is all superior!! Every time we come here we leave happy and satisfied. The owner is so nice and welcoming. I could eat here every day if I was able to read more

Kickin' Crab - Downtown Fullerton - 1lb Snow crab legs with corn sausage and potatoes on top. 1lb Shrimp on the bottom. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fullerton, California

Came here to find out, this was a new business (the previous one was a joke on how the portions were give by price). Right away you can tell the difference with service, extremely good! Very attentive, helpful. Even the owner came by to make sure things were on, that tells me a lot about how prideful this person is with their business! It was really clean and looked really nice and organized inside (as expected as it's a new business). Reason for the 4 stars were is the food was great (btw!) but it had waaayyyyy too much garlic of the sauces, and I mean WAY too much. Didn't taste bad, but you know what I mean. If I were to go again, I'll definitely ask for no garlic or easy garlic if that's even possible the next time I go to see if that makes the difference. All in all, great establishment, come on down with your friends and family, this place will take great care of you! read more

Good food, great service and clean bathrooms!!! The rice was cooked perfect, enjoyed the mussels and shrimp!

I might be obsessed with this place cause I went twice in the same week recently & both times didn't disappoint. I love how one of the owners walks around and really engages with the customers and she even gave me nieces and nephew a lollipop. The food always makes me come back as well and that the wait times aren't as bad as other locations! Rooting for this place success (: I love how they organized the tables in here with enough room for big or small parties. read more

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Been going to kickin' crab for many years and to many different locations. This one has the best service and the kindest management by far. Food was amazing and the owners Celine & Cat really made an effort to get to know us as customers which goes a long way for us. Highly, highly recommend this location! read more

From reading reviews, I expected what was said on other 5 star reviews... What my family and I got was so much more! Walking in to this place is pure peace! The lighting, the decoration, the wonderful smells and of course the lovely staff! We were greeted quickly and sat down right away! My husband and I shared a bag of seafood and potatoes, corn and sausage. My daughter and her boyfriend ordered the same but added on king crab legs! Everything was spectacular! The staff answered all of our questions with care and eagerness, brought us refills on drinks and checked in on us often! I'm so thankful for their kindness as well! Now, while the food, ambiance and staff were top notch and a wonderful experience, Meeting Cat (spelling?) was a moment I will treasure. Reading reviews from past customers, the warmth I received from their encounters with her was overwhelming! But meeting her and hearing her passion, feeling her warmth of love for her community and staff, and the way she incorporated her sweet dogs into the restaurant was incredibly beautiful to say the absolute least! This place is LOADED with a lot of love and care because of her! My family and I will certainly be back! read more

From San Diego here visiting Disneyland got tired of all the same food all throughout the property. Decided on this place because my husband and I were craving some delicious seafood. This place did not disappoint waited only 4 minutes to be seated and 15 minutes max from ordering to receiving our "bags of fun"seafood. Soon after one of the owners came to our table to introduce herself and proceeded to thank us for coming in. Another woman that looked just like the owner saw an older woman with a walker and ran outside grabbed her a chair for the woman with no hesitation I really admire service like that. My only complaint was the four top table from barrels they go with the theme but I have to say it's kind of hard on the knees. Overall my husband and I will be hitting this place up when we come to Disney in the future. read more

Kickin' Crab - Downtown Fullerton - Sorry I didn't get a good photo to hungry and decided to show how happy we were with everything. Loved it - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fullerton, California

If I could give 10 stars, I would! Brought my daughter here for her birthday dinner, and it was a top-notch experience from start to finish. The atmosphere is lovely, but the service is what really sets this place apart. The owner is a delightful person and made us feel valued and appreciated! Staff made my baby feel so special and I will forever be grateful. Thank you for an unforgettable time! Highly recommended. Incredible service, great food and a very attentive staff. read more

Kickin' Crab - Downtown Fullerton - Her favorite crab leg and shrimp - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fullerton, California

The food here is always fresh and the sauce is amazing. The service is great always friendly and ready to help. The restaurant its self is clean and has sinks in the dinning area. Overall great place to eat 10/10 read more

The Chino Hills location has been our go to for many many years but our recent dining experience was not as expected from the quality & flavors of the food items we've ordered. So we decided to give the Fullerton location a try for our Valentine's Dinner & was thoroughly impressed from ordering to the person helping us with the take out & the quality & flavors of the food was on-par as we know your brand represent. Although this is a much further drive than going to the Chino Hills location, we will make the drive & order from this location moving forward. Bravo to this location read more

This place was so amazing! I have been to many seafood places and this is by far the best. So clean and open spaced! I came here 2 weeks ago, delicious but I came back 2/11 for my birthday along with my family. Kat the owner came over and said hi. She is the kindest person and so happy to see everyone enjoying their food. Once she learned it was my birthday. She gave me a free michelada and a cheesecake slice. I felt so special aha I got a big bag of shrimp, mussels. Sausage and crab legs with steamed rice and extra dipping sauce on the side. AMAZING!!! I didn't take a lot pictures but I really should have! I'll be coming back very soon! My party of 11 was happy and not one person had a bad experience. 100/10! read more

Kickin' Crab - Downtown Fullerton - Crab legs. Shrimp, mussels and sausage with medium spice. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fullerton, California

First time at this location usually my husband and I drive to Irvine. This location is awesome, there is no comparison! Kat (one of the owners) was so great, as me and my husband were eating she came to our table to greet us, introduce herself and ask if the service and food was great. Our server Kevin was great as well! Personally, we had never an owner of a restaurant come to greet us at a restaurant I find that very rare. This place is a 10* thank y'all! We will definitely be back! read more

Kickin' Crab - Downtown Fullerton - SO GOOD!!! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fullerton, California

First time at a Kickin' Crab location and it was a great experience. We ordered 1lb CF(they were frozen), 1lb clam and a snow crab leg KC extra spicy flavor. The flavor and spice was 5star. Tho the CF was frozen.. they were a good sizes. The clams were small and most of the shell were empty.. I'm assuming they are at the bottom of the bag. We also ordered a dozen oyster... small but deep .. had to ask for horseradish and spoon. Now, my least favorite item. The Reg fries they are small cut, tasteless and dry... Very disappointing...Im hoping they can improve on THIS item. Garlic butter on the side was Service was was quick and the employees were very nice. I will definitely be back!! read more

Absolute soul food, literally! As you enter you're greeted by super cute nautical themed decor and super friendly staff. We enjoyed a variety of items on their menu and enjoyed everything! Plenty of parking. Fun date night option to enjoy dinner here and dance/drinks at one of the many surrounding bar. They have a quaint private room and a larger somewhat private space to host parties of any kind with large big screen TVs. Pets are welcome, in the fenced in patio area, the owners are animal lovers (two of their rescues were there) who have water dishes etc outside for their customers fur babies (super sweet!) The owners are AMAZING humble sweet individuals who just make your dining experience that much more pleasurable on top of their delicious plates. read more

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First of all, it's no question that they serve the best seafood boil. THE ABSOLUTE BEST! But let me please PRAISE THIS SPECIFIC LOCATION ON HOW AMAZING their TOP TIER, above and beyond service is! We were able to watch the UFC fight in a beautiful side room. We called ahead and they went out of their way to accommodate us. We have never had such immaculate service. We want to say thank you to the owner and staff for everything! Will be back for all games and fights. Forever regulars! read more

Kickin' Crab - Downtown Fullerton - #1 Seafood boil! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fullerton, California

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As far as seafood boils fo, Kickin' Crab is never a bad choice. I came to try out the new location in Downtown Fullerton with my niece, who is super picky with her crab boils. The staff was incredibly friendly, attentive and efficient. Special shout out to Sasha for being so friendly and cordial. The atmosphere was great as well. The owner also came by and greeted us and thanked us for the visit and took a moment to chat. It was a great experience. We'll definitely be back. read more

Had an amazing experience at Kickin' Crab with a group of nine, and they absolutely took care of us from start to finish. Our waiter kept checking in to make sure everything was perfect, and the service never fell off even with a big group. What really stood out was the owner personally coming by to thank us for coming in -- super genuine and welcoming. They were out of Mango Kart because their supplier didn't bring any in (totally not their fault), but she went out of her way to make me a custom michelada instead. I wasn't expecting that at all, and it honestly made the night even better. Food was great, service was even better, and everyone there was extremely kind. Highly recommend! HUGE SHOUTOUT TO THE SERVER DANNY! read more

Kickin' Crab - Downtown Fullerton - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fullerton, California

Pretty good! They have really good costumer service and good options especially if you want a little bit of everything

Decided to check them out last night and glad I did. Went on a Friday night and inside was a vibe. Had music going and couple people celebrating birthdays which they do a little something. Got their combo #2. Came with snow crab legs, shrimp and crawfish. Got their medium spice with their all in sauce. Great flavor and like how the meat in the snow crab didn't break apart when pulling it out. Got a chance to meet the lovely owners who introduced themselves and got to know a little bit about them! They are just lovely and will be back. Welcome to downtown Fullerton! read more

Kickin' Crab - Downtown Fullerton - Combo 2 1.5lbs Snow Crab 1lbs Shrimp 1lbs Crawfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fullerton, California

Not only was the food delicious, the service really made our experience even better. Attentive, informative, and so so friendly. I took my godparents who came in from out of town and were craving this. Did not disappoint! Will def be back! Ty to the service team who served us, it was fantastic! read more

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We love it! The food always on point! the staff is very friendly even the owners come by and make sure everything is good! We love that there here in fullerton! read more

Tried this restaurant for the first time a couple weeks ago and wow I was impressed. The positives were plenty: Freshest seafood and not frozen Reasonable price Owner(Kat) cares and even walks around checking on the customers experience Jack was our server and he was awesome! Our new favorite restaurant and will be back on a regular basis! read more

10/10 all around. Food. Service. Ambiance. Our server and the manager Cat were attentive to all our needs and kept checking on us to make sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our dinner. It's been awhile since we had good customer service at restaurants, and they surpassed our expectations. Please get the soft shell crab tacos... My boyfriend and I are still thinking about them haha. The combo #1 was a lot for just the two of us, and next time I'll order "create your own." Thank you for your kind service and delicious seafood boil! Definitely will come back when we are in town. read more

Kickin' Crab - Downtown Fullerton - Soft shell crab tacos - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fullerton, California

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Kickin' Crab was such a great experience. Delicious seafood, friendly atmosphere, and excellent service. Started off with calamari which was crispy and fresh. The Fish n' Fries included battered white fish with crispy Cajun fries. For the main course, my group ordered the Kickin' Combo Deal #1, which included 1 lb each of shrimp, clams, mussels, crawfish, 2 corn, 2 potatoes, and 4 pieces of sausage. The Cajun sauce in the bag was super flavorful, which also paired perfectly with a side of steam rice. Even though this restaurant is a chain, this particular location is a stand out because of the owner. She really takes her time making rounds and getting to know the customers. She's very passionate about the business and it shows through the high quality food, service, and atmosphere. Highly recommended, and I'd to like to try their other items on the menu too. read more

Kicking Crab in Fullerton was everything I hoped for and more. We had such a great time. The food completely exceeded my already high expectations. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Our server Tina was amazing. She was so friendly, attentive, and made everything flow effortlessly. The whole place has such a great vibe, relaxed but still elevated, casual yet polished, and so welcoming. It really feels like the perfect neighborhood spot. I am so happy we live just one block away. This will definitely be one of our new go-to places. No complaints at all, just a fun, easy, and delicious experience from start to finish. read more

Kickin' Crab - Downtown Fullerton - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fullerton, California

Checked out Kickin' Crab on a Friday night with some friends. It was busy, but everything moved along smoothly. The place has a fun, high-energy vibe and the decor fits the seafood boil experience perfectly. Service was solid all night. The staff was friendly and on top of things, and it was nice to see the owners, Cathy and Ha, walking around and checking in with tables. That kind of hands-on presence goes a long way. We ordered shrimp, mussels, and clams in lemon pepper medium, plus garlic noodles and Cajun fries. Everything came out right. The seafood was cooked well, the noodles had good texture, and the fries were hot and crispy. They also have a good beer selection, which is always a plus with seafood. Overall, good food, good service, and a great spot to hang out with friends or family. Would definitely come back. read more

Went to Kickin' Crab on a Friday night with friends and wow, what an experience. It was busy but in the best way. The ambiance and decor were such a vibe I honestly felt like I was transported straight to New Orleans. Lively, fun, and full of energy. The service really stood out. Our servers were friendly, attentive, and on top of everything. What truly made the night special though was that the owners, Cathy and Ha, personally came by to greet and chat with every table. That level of care and hospitality is so rare these days, and it made the experience feel incredibly warm and personal. For food and drinks, I ordered a michelada, a pound of shrimp, mussels, and clams in lemon pepper medium sauce, along with garlic noodles and Cajun fries. Everything was cooked to absolute perfection. The fries were hot, fresh, and perfectly crispy. The garlic noodles were cooked al dente with great flavor, and the seafood had the ideal bite and texture not overcooked at all, which is hard to find. Kickin' Crab nails both the food and the overall experience. If you're looking for a fun, high-energy spot to enjoy amazing seafood with friends or family, this place is a must. I'll definitely be back soon. read more

I'm so glad they opened a Kickin' Crab in downtown Fullerton. The owner was really nice and sweet, greeting us while we were dining and checking to see how everything was during their first month of opening. I like the layout of the restaurant because they have sinks in the middle to wash your hands instead of having to go to the bathroom. Definitely coming back here when the seafood creole boil cravings hit. read more