Our server Mcking was very nice and helpful. Food was so good, definitely the best Kickin' Crab location I've been to!

Absolutely delicious! A bit pricy but worth the price, make reservations in advance for weekend; should go with family and friends.

Been here twice already and this place never disappoint. Good flavors, very fulfilling, good service, and very friendly and tentative staff members which make your dining experience fantastic. This location is very roomy and has plenty of parking spaces but it does get busy so plan accordingly. Lots of room for large parties, plus they have an outdoor patio with more seating options. Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Parking: 5/5 Price: 4/5 read more

I was curious to try this seafood boil chain since I usually go to The Boiling Crab. It was VERY busy even though we arrived at 8:30pm on a Saturday night. We were 8th in line or so, but it went by pretty quickly maybe after 20 minutes or so of waiting we were seated. The service is very attentive and they were still really friendly despite dining in towards their closing hours. Their everything sauce is more on the sweeter end of the spectrum and less salty, as most customers noted. I don't prefer it over Boiling Crab, but it was good. They provide plenty of lemons that have been which kind of crushed which made squeezing them easier! King crab -- 5/5, these were SO good. Very expensive, but I was really craving them. It was difficult to open as they were crazy spiked, Clams -- 5/5, perfection! I love smaller clams and these were great. Shrimp -- 3/5, the shrimp was overdone. They were mushy. Garlic noodles -- 5/5, classic viet cajun entree. Very garlicky and I love the noodles! Better than getting rice but definitely more calories. read more

My mom told me to write a review on how bad the quality of our shrimp was yesterday. :( Typically, fresh shrimp is easier to peel off... but yesterday both bags of our shrimp were very low quality. They were almost mushy and due to that, they were so hard to peel from the shell. My mom couldn't even finish her bag.. Very disappointing because I usually love ordering from here and was so excited to eat their food yesterday. Not quite sure if it was just an off day but it makes me hesitant to order from here again. Only added a star because their garlic noodles were still yummy and the only good thing from our meal read more

Food is amazing and the staffs are very kind One of my favorite place to dine for sure! read more

Phil was a great waiter, very attentive and friendly. Great service overall!!!!!! Will definitely be back read more

The Kickin' Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Buena Park, California

The staff was wonderful super fast service. All the food was very delicious and and I was extremely satisfied. Everywhere was friendly and welcoming. read more

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We were greeted and seated right away! The woman who helped us was very nice and helpful since it was my first time here. I went with a friend and she ordered for us - 2 bags of shrimp with medium spicy. It was very good and i hate my whole bag. Very clean, plenty of space & parking, cool decor!! Pirate like/nautical. The thing is, all these spicy seafood places are basically the same. I did tell my other friend about it and she wants to come too so we'll probably be back soon. read more

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Our family loves coming to kickin crab. Food is amazing staff is kind! It's very clean in the restaurant!

This Kickin' Crab location is my faaaavorite! From the moment you walk in, the energy is great. The cooks, the servers, and the wait staff are always friendly and welcoming. The place stays packed, which honestly tells you everything you need to know about how good the food is. I try to come at least once a month because when I get that seafood craving, this is the spot. My go-to order is snow crab and crawfish, and let me tell you... it always comes out piping hot and seasoned perfectly. Their Kickin' Style sauce at medium spice is my absolute favorite. It's buttery, garlicky, flavorful, and just the right amount of heat. Sometimes I come with my family, and sometimes I drag my three girlfriends along for a seafood feast. Either way, it's always a good time--cracking shells, laughing, and getting our hands messy. Bottom line: the food here is top-notch and the crabs are kickin'! If you love a good seafood boil with bold flavor, this place never disappoints. read more

I have been coming to this location ever since they first opened, over 10 years now, and it has always been one of my favorite spots. It can get busy at times, but the service is consistently quick and friendly, which makes the experience smooth every visit. The food never disappoints. Their sauce is always perfectly buttery and flavorful, especially compared to other shrimp boil spots where the sauce can lean too salty. My go to order is always the Dungeness crab or king crab, along with the wings and calamari. Everything comes out hot, fresh, and so satisfying. I also love their sides. The Cajun fries, sweet potato fries, and garlic noodles are all must orders. Watching the game here with a few beers is always a vibe, and the atmosphere makes it a great place to hang out and enjoy good food. This location has been solid for years, and I will definitely keep coming back. read more

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This was my first time here and had an amazing time, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was amazing. Our waiter Jason made sure that I had a good time for being a first time. read more

The only reason why I'm giving this place 4 stars is due to the service. Would I be back for the food? I highly doubt it. The flavors and spices didn't marry well with my tastebuds. I would rather continue making it at home with as much corn as I want. If you love thyme and Cajun seasoning, or even if you don't, I would say try going at least once and make your own conclusion. As for me, I unfortunately would prefer not to comeback to this restaurant. read more

Our family reserved a table after we went to Knott's Berry Farm. The food was delicious. The service was excellent. They were very busy but had a great attitude. The Ambiance was great. We highly recommend The Kickin' Crab. read more

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Went here with my friends and they treated us very poorly. They ID'd us when trying to pay and didn't ID anyone else. Definitely felt like we were being profiled. Will not be going back. read more

Vee and Jeff provided the best service and the food turned out amazing. Buena Park is the best location!!

Good experience, great food, and good prices. Everyone is always nice and attentive. Will come again

My Minnie me Izzy cool beans has been craving Kickin Crab, inspired by a desire to savor the joy of delicious crab. So, over the weekend, while running errands, we took a moment to indulge at Kickin Crab. A heartfelt shout-out to Mason and his incredible staff. Their consistent check-ins, refreshing our drinks, and ensuring our enjoyment created a vibrant atmosphere that made our dining experience truly special. The crab, crawfish, and shrimp were exceptional! We even had plenty to bring home and share with big bro, spreading the joy. Lol **Please be careful with the spicy sauce! It can go down the wrong pipe.** read more

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Waiting was not long, server was fast and nice. Food came right on time and ambiance was great

Excellent service overall I really liked the food hot and ready especially freshly made, would most definitely come back again :)

The service was amazing the food is really good and comes out perfect and quick with little to no wait I would recommend to come here

This place is very strict about seating. If you have one person in your party who is not inside yet because they're parking the car, you cannot be seated. You get seated right away when the person arrives at least. The food comes out really quick. The staff is also very attentive. read more

Our waiter Viana was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and made us feel really welcome. Service was quick, everything came out perfectly, and they checked in just the right amount. Really appreciated the great attitude and professionalism. We look forward to our next visit here at The Kickin' Crab Buena Park. read more

DEMOLISHED! the food was so good! Super hot and fresh. Workers were super friendly and attentive. Super nice ambiance! Would come back again. read more

The Kickin' Crab - 2 lbs shrimp and Cajun Fries - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Buena Park, California

Great space to hangout and eat with friends the ambiance was welcoming and our server Viana had great spirit and gave some great recommendations. Definitely will come back for more shrimp :) read more

We were seated really quickly, server was nice and the food was fresh. The restaurant was also really clean.

We always take our family here esp on special occasions. Fast service and great food. Would recommend to friends!

Great place and great staff. McKing was extremely nice to us and was very timely towards us. Will def come back. Place is really clean

Went today and this place has had a facelift! I guess they remodeled everything in December of 2025 and got new owners, the ambiance is more modern and not the kitschy vibe it used to be. Feels more formal i suppose. Regardless, there were some notable upgrades, they offer gloves now! I loved this touch because i would buy gloves just to eat here. Overall had a great time and service was great, will be back. read more

I've been here a few times ! They're under construction right now but I came tonight after the movies around 9 pm they had last call around 9:30 so we ordered right away and we're out of there by 9:50. Even though there's construction still has good music playing with TVs and the workers are all very nice. Had a pound of shrimp head off and easy peel with rice fries and the garlic noodles! Really good and satisfied! read more

The Kickin' Crab - Shrimp noodles rice - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Buena Park, California

It's been awhile since I've had shrimp here and honestly for the price and the amount of food? Not bad in this economy! The shrimp was well seasoned and the sausage/potatoes were well cooked. The garlic noodles were okay - unfortunately not as great as I remembered. Sweet potato fries? Underrated item overall, it was great! We ordered take out since we wanted to enjoy this at home but their overall service was fast and efficient! read more

The Kickin' Crab - 3lbs shrimp, potato, sausage, and corn, sweet potato fries, and garlic noodles - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Buena Park, California

I finally had the opportunity to try this place and I was glad I did. The seafood bag came with Clams, Shrimp, Corn, Sausage and Potatoes. Each piece was seasoned well and cooked perfectly. I also ordered the garlic noodles & calamari, which, were extremely delicious. The portion sizes were more than generous and the staff did a great job. read more

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10 years of visiting this Kickin crab and it's always been amazing. It's not even the same store as it was before!!! Service and food still the same bomb.com Love seeing the servers that I basically grew up with but what the hell is up with the tvs??? New store but no tvs work??? That's kinda ghetto. I came to watch a game but they said they couldn't show it lol read more

Kickin' Crab is hands down one of our favorite spots and another go to comfort food place for us. The flavors are bold, the seafood is always fresh, and every visit is just as good as the last. It's the kind of place you go when you want to enjoy good food, relax, and leave completely satisfied. The sauces are incredible, the portions are generous, and the overall experience never disappoints. Whether it's a casual meal or a treat after a long week, Kickin' Crab always hits the spot. Highly recommend for anyone craving delicious, flavorful seafood done right. read more

Vivian was so helpful in making our ordering experience easy. No wait time and shrimp is always good.

Kickin Crab is a solid spot if you're craving seafood. The food comes out hot, fresh, and full of flavor, especially the sauces they really stand out. The portions are good for the price, and it's a fun, casual place to eat with friends or family. Service was friendly and quick too. Definitely a place I'd come back to. read more

Loved this kickin crab location. My party was seated right away. Our waiter Mcking was super nice & attentive!

Coming was so much fun! The food was really yummy and the atmosphere/vibe was amazing. The service was great too, our waiter was very attentive to us and he was also funny. We didn't catch his name but he was awesome. Not only was he great at serving, he was also serving looks. (Our waiter and another staff were really great sport in humoring us with us doing the card roulette ) read more

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First time here and I have to the say the food was amazing I liked it way better than Boiling crab! Def made the right choice of coming here instead. The service from the start was very welcoming ! Everyone that helped us and came around was super nice! Have to give a shoutout to Dawn she was so sweet and amazing! Def made the experience so much better ! Thank you lots Dawn! It's Def cute inside and a vibe ! Def will be coming back ! read more