I was in the area and craving fried oysters, so I decided to stop by. Originally, I was only planning to order the fried oysters with fried shrimp and fries. I had tried a seafood boil from here a while back, and the sauce wasn't as good as what I've had from a local competitor. However, my boyfriend insisted that we give it another try, so we ended up ordering the Kickin Combo #1, along with a dozen raw oysters and an order of fried oysters and fries. The raw oysters came out first. I didn't want any, so they were for my boyfriend. Immediately after trying the first one, he wasn't happy with it. He said it tasted fishy but decided to give another one a try, thinking maybe the first was just a bad one. Unfortunately, the second wasn't any better, so he sent them back. Next came the fried food, which is never a miss. I absolutely love the fried oysters here. Then the seafood boil arrived, and at first glance, it looked promising. The seafood appeared large and fresh. I grabbed a shrimp first, sucked the head, and immediately noticed a strong fishy taste. I then dipped the shrimp into the sauce, but the sauce was watery and lacked flavor. I tried a few of the other items in the boil, including a mussel, but the texture was extremely chewy. Between my boyfriend and me, we ate a total of about ten or less things from the boil before deciding we were done. Unfortunately, it was not good whatsoever, and I was extremely disappointed. I asked if there was anything that could be done, and the manager offered to reheat it. I explained that the temperature wasn't the issue but the fishy taste and the texture of the seafood. He then said there wasn't anything else he could do besides take 20% off the bill. While I appreciated the discount, it was still disappointing given how much of the meal we were unable to eat. The service itself was good, and the ambiance was chill, especially since we went during dinner. Unfortunately, though, the food quality of the seafood boil and raw oysters overshadowed the positives for me. All in all, I won't be returning. read more

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This is a neighborhood seafood gem! (Though I travel 25 minutes for this treat. At Kickin' Cean you will find a variety of fresh seafood (mostly shellfish) offered in a variety of user defined flavors and styles. From king crab to fried jumbo shrimp, this food won't disappoint. Their house seasoning for fries and other fried foods is amazing. Both sweet and sassy, but very addictive. The homemade cocktail sauce seems to employ the same flavors as part of their mix. Yum! Preeling, cracking, and dipping makes for a messy meal so dress accordingly. The tables have fresh paper on top, ready for you to do your worst. Bibs and tools, too! Service here is very attentive and friendly. The dinning room is casual and spacious. This is a local gem open for lunch and dinner! Fresh seafood and lots of bold flavors await! read more

The seafood is a 10/10!! This is a must try spot if you're in town. The crawfish is fresh and juicy! I will say the crawfish prices are most worth it especially when they have the $10/lbs deals on Tuesdays and Wednesdays! Add ons for corn, potatoes, and sausages are reasonable prices and they do not skimp out ok the sauce! I've tried the cajun fries and the garlic noodle! The garlic noodles are okay they're more dry and have whole garlic in it instead of minced. But the fries remind me of steak and shake skinny fries! The service is great. Servers are attentive and make sure your water's always filled. The place is clean and there's a double sink outside the restrooms that make it easy and convenient to wash your hands. Overall I love this place and would choose it over any other seafood restaurants :D read more

The Kickin' Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Johns Creek, Georgia

We came by request by one of my friends for her birthday. You choose your seafood (or combo), sauce and spice level. The price is pricey (market value) but the serving is huge! Plenty of leftovers of my shrimp. If you love seafood, check it out. read more

The Kickin' Crab - Shrimp with corn, sausage and potatoes - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Johns Creek, Georgia

The Kickin' Crab is located in a plaza across from Regal Cinemas. I ordered the lunch special, which is 1 lb of your choice of shrimp, mussels, or crawfish. I had 1 lb shrimp--no head with 1 corn and 1 egg for $14.99. I also had the garlic noodles appetizer, which is enough to share! The dining experience is casual and clean. Plenty of seating and nice service. It wasn't too busy, so my food was prepared quickly. The meal was hot and fresh and overall tasted good. I got the Kickin' Style sauce, which had an unexpected sweetness; also, the spice was more than medium as requested. Aside from these things, it was all good. I would definitely try again, likely with a different sauce and spice level. read more

The Kickin' Crab - Garlic Noodles - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Johns Creek, Georgia

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Crab nicely steamed, got the king and snow crab. Potatoes and corn on the cob perfectly cooked. The only thing I would like done differently is sauces left on the side for dipping instead of coating the crab legs. They do give you plastic gloves, but those quickly get away, slide off, or get torn by the crab legs. read more

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First time here and has a great meal - delicious flavors, lots of meat in the snow crab, plump shrimp, tasty clams. Combo #2 was $85.99 at time of this review. Pretty reasonable but added spicy sauce, potatoes and corn. Love the garlic noodle. Cooked a little bit too long, but still good! 4 of us dined for about $140, plenty of food and no leftovers. Glad to find a good crab place nearby and dont have to go all the way to Duluth! read more

This is the best seafood boil place we have had and for sure glad we came. The service is good, very friendly and attentive. The place isn't huge but is very open and I like that they have a long sink that you can wash up outside of their bathrooms. Now back to the food. The prices are a bit higher than other places but the seafood is amazing. We got snow crab, shrimp, crawfish, corn, sausage, egg, and potatoes. You need to get the KC Sauce (mix of all sauce) and the medium version was good for my wife I got a side of their spicy but will probably get the spicy spicy next time. This sauce, is no joke, the best sauce at any boil place we have had. It for sure enhances the seafood without masking anything. The corn was so sweet and was excellent. I loved the beef sausage that we got. Only thing we didn't love as the potatoes but that's ok. At 120 (including tip) for 2 people was worth it in our book for something we don't get often and is a treat. We will for sure be back to have this again. read more

This is my favorite seafood boil spot . The seasoning here is just right with a lot of garlic and Cajun flavor but it's not too salty either. The garlic noodles is my go to side and the noodles combined with the boil sauce makes it really good.My wife loves the live crawfish boil when it's in season. The service offers great hospitality and they are Attentive. They have tvs every where and plenty of booths for large party's. Overall if you're looking for great seafood boil spot , this is worth a try. read more

The Kickin' Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Johns Creek, Georgia

First time visit here tonight, I was craving a well seasoned crawfish boil and they did not disappoint! I mean the seasonings, the spice level and the juicy well sized crawfish were perfection! I felt like I was back home on in my cousins yard enjoying a boil with family! I fed my belly and spirit! The ambience is spacious, modern and very clean. I hate that I didn't get our severs name but he was excellent! I live a good 45 minutes or so away bit while crawfish are in season I'll be back again and again! read more

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Finally got a chance to try The Kickin' Crab after wanting to for MONTHS, and this place didn't disappoint. From the speed of service, to the amazing portions, to the friendly staff - my husband and I will for sure be here again. I didn't know what to expect as I had not heard of this place before nor had I searched the menu in detail prior to arriving. I only knew they had fried shrimp and for me (in that moment) it was enough. The interior was quite large and seated many customers. I visited on a Saturday night and it was quite busy but not overcrowded by any means. My husband and I ordered a handful of items: Shrimp Tacos, Garlic Noodles, KC Gumbo, and the Fried Shrimp and Fries. All was great. All had amazing flavor. I would say that from each of the items we ordered, the Gumbo would be the only one that I wouldn't consider to be a sharing size. If you like "garlic," the Garlic Noodles are for you. Not sure if the Shrimp Garlic Noodles option has fried or grilled shrimp, but either way I'm sure it would be just as fabulous. Our server Theo was super polite and if not for the food alone, I would be back simply for his great service! read more

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Once my friend suggested we get a seafood boil for lunch, how could I say no? This restaurant is located near my workplace so I was already familiar with the area and all the other restaurant options in the plaza. We walked in and were immediately led to our table. We missed the lunch special by a few minutes but their drink special was going (3pm - 6pm), so we started by ordering $6 green tea shot cocktails. This is hands down the best place that I've had this drink at, with the perfect mixture ratio. I ended up ordering the $29.99 special that comes with 1 crab cluster, 1/2 lb of shrimp, corn, potato, and I switched the sausage for an egg. My friend ordered the 2 crab clusters special with the same sides but an extra corn and potato instead of the sausage. We both decided on the cajun sauce however I went with mild spicy while she got medium. Our bags came out after a few minutes and I appreciated how they poured them into trays for ease of digging in. Everything tasted PHENOMENAL with more than enough sauce included, the proper heat level, and the seafood cooked to perfection. Other side notes, there was well known music playing during our visit and the waiters checked up on us constantly instead of never returning to the table. I will definitely be coming back here and will be telling my friends to visit at least once for a tasty and affordable seafood boil. read more

The Kickin' Crab - 1 SNOW CRAB SPECIAL - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Johns Creek, Georgia

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This was our first time here, wanting to find a seafood boil place near Alpharetta (Avalon) area. 20 mins (or less) is this gem. Rating: If I could give 100 stars, I would. Let me start by saying my husband and I are ULTIMATE foodies. We look for the quality of food, the freshness, the quantity, and wait time. If you are looking for a seafood boil place like Juicy Crab ... this is 1000 times BETTER! Ambiance & Service: We arrived around 7PM on a Friday night (before spring break) and were immediately seated. This restaurant is a laid back, easy breezy type of vibe. Dai (pronounced Dye) was our server and man oh man am I glad we got him. Not only was he friendly but honest! And you know that goes a LOOOONG way especially if you've never been to a restaurant before. He made recommendations and that truly made our experience even better. Food: Now the part you've been waiting for. THE FOOD! We were allowed to sample the medium "Kickin Style" seasoning . Dai did mention it was spicy and it was the perfect amount. We both decided to use this seasoning on our combos. My food. To drink I had the frozen lime margarita & the Kickin' Combo Deal #2 with snow crab legs (3 clusters), shrimp (head off which we were told was an up charge ahead of time), & crawfish with 2 corns, 2 potatoes, & 4 sausages (already sliced). My husband's food. To drink he had the Sweetwater 420 & the Kickin' Combo Deal #2 with the whole lobster (suggested by Dai), shrimp, and crawfish with 2 corns, 2 potatoes, & 4 sausages. He also included 2 eggs (up charge) These combos did NOT disappoint nor the service as Andy the manager came over as well and checked in. I can go on & on about how great this place is but if you've made it this far ... it's time to experience for yourself, you won't regret it! read more

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First time there very casual atmosphere. Oysters raw were delicious, Service was prompt and helpful. I wasn't too crazy about the prices.i wanted Dungeness legs $70, little too so I opted for King $55 which were delicious. I will be back for oysters definitely! read more

Service and live crawfish are the highlights. 2025 spring crawfish season has been fruitful because this spot is offering extra large delicious crawfish. The sauce is seasoned with Cajun flavors and makes sucking the head on these so enjoyable. Service was excellent, these guys look intimidating but they are super cool and the manager even checked on us. I've only heard good things about here and hopefully they keep it up!! read more

This place is amazing. great prices and friendly staff. they are gunning for the juicy crabs spot in atl. this place is clean and i have enjoyed my experience every time. will be returning! read more

Kickin' Crab is a pretty nice place. Very, clean, spacious and astetically pleasing. Service was extremely nice, the prices were good, the food was a bit challenging. read more

First time customer. I will say the sauce I choose (all of them) is the best I've had at a crab spot. Perfectly created not salty or very spicy just right. I will def be back. You can tell the seafood is not cooked in the sauce they put the sauce on it. Other than that it was good. read more

The Kickin' Crab - Restaurant view - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Johns Creek, Georgia

I cant even begin to express how much I am obsessed with this place. I'm from California, and I have been searching for something similar to Boiling Crab (iykyk). OHHHHHHHH MY G! I think I've found my next spot to go to at least weekly. The crawfish is SO good with the kickin seasoning, spicy sauce on the side. Sweet potato fries are also NOT to be missed. I love this place. read more

I so glad I read the review and discovered this gem. My seafood boil was absolutely delicious. I ordered the snow crab special with their KC sauce. The young lady (Ani), let me try it before ordering. It was soooo good . I will definitely the coming back here again . Thank you . read more

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We were so excited that this store came to this area! It is hard to find a good Cajun restaurant in this area of town! I was informed that they opened up 10 days ago and there are already great reviews -- I understand why! FOOD: there are a good variety of foods including low country boils to fried shrimp to fried fish. The price was $$$ but there was also a lot of food. The combo #1 was a lot for 2 people. The Cajun fries were recommended to us and it was nice seasoning but would have preferred the thick instead of thin fries. SERVICE: so friendly and helpful! They even gave us a welcome 10% off discount. AMBIANCE: very clean, well thought out layout with hand washing stations, open (ish) kitchen, lots of good natural lighting. It would be nice if there were lunch promotions/specials but understand this is a chain so hard to do that. In general, HIGHLY RECOMMEND. read more

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We have heard raving reviews about the Kickin' Crab and finally had a chance to try them out! Wow! This place is excellent and the hype is true! We came at an off hour so it wasn't busy and the service was friendly and helpful. We ordered a dozen oysters, garlic noodles with the combo sauce at the mild spicy level (was great! Maybe next time we might order medium spicy level), and combo #3 with a Dungeness crab, with clams, shrimp, and craw fish, and a margarita, sprite and coke to drink. What a great place to have a seafood boil. The food was excellent, the vibe was kick back and hip and relaxed, and the entire experience was a 5 star feast! The garlic noodles come with the sauce you order, again I recommend the sauce that comes with 4 sauces combined, and you mix it with the garlic noodles. It's delicious! Parking is easy and the prices are reasonable to a bit high. Thank you to the staff and owners for bringing such a fabulous restaurant to John's Creek! read more

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4.0 for the Cajun spicy seasoning. 4.5 for the Cajun spicy spicy . I initially ordered the boil including Dungeness crab, shrimp, and crawfish. I prefer savory seasoning so I selected the Cajun spicy option. I was surprised to see a whole Dungeness crab when it came out as I thought it would be only the crab legs but then the price of the boil made a lot more sense to me. I thought the seasoning was very bland but I do know that if it sat overnight it would have been better. I really had a taste for crab legs. A bit disappointed I decided to order 1 pound of snow crab legs with the Cajun seasoning done "spicy spicy" and it definitely turned my experience around. I really enjoyed it. The spice gave it flavor that the other boil was missing. I love spice so I wouldn't recommend for people with less tolerance for it. When I return I will get just snow crab legs and shrimp. read more

We saw The Kickin' Crab sign go up at and had to make a visit! I frequent this plaza a lot and was waiting for something good to join this spot. I love seafood boils! We were immediately greeted upon arrival. Service is great! Super friendly, attentive, and helpful staff! They all work together which is cool and makes it easier if you need to request anything like a refill, etc. They also do a nice job by checking in with each table regularly. The restaurant is clean, bright, and spacious. They also have two available sinks for quick hand washing outside of the bathrooms. Portions and flavors are great. We ordered The Kickin' combo meal #2. It consisted of shrimp (headless), clam, crab legs, sausage, corn, and potatoes. Everything was fresh too which I appreciated. We got the signature kickin' style sauce and it was tasty. We got it hot and it definitely comes with some good level of spice and flavor. I have to give them an extra shoutout for the nice sized shrimp and crab legs! I love crab legs and the ones we got at The Kickin' Crab did not disappoint. Corn was solid too! Good sized corns with lots of good fresh flavor. I also like to add boiled eggs to mine. Once again, it's great with the sauce. Get the garlic noodles to eat with the seasoning of the boil. The noodles were a tad bit overcooked for my liking but the flavor was so spot on! Pro Tips -order extra crab legs -wear the bibs so you don't spill anything on your clothes. Trust me. -wear the gloves they give you. Trust me. I hope they do well and stay in this plaza. There aren't any seafood boil spots open in the area. I will be returning! They are located in the same shopping plaza as the Regal Movie Theater, Poke Bar, Kung Fu Tea, and Romeo's Pizza. Thanks for a great dining experience and letting me get a bit of the sea in Johns Creek! read more

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Great food and great service! Coming from California, can't believe Kickin' Crab can be found here. Gotta say the seafood quality is so much better and fresher here. Medium spicy is not too much spicy for me. read more

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Easy no frills place to get seafood. You can find things reasonably priced and up if you want a smorgasbord. They also serve cocktails!

Great service. Food is awesome. Great prices on beers and appetizers. Great happy hour specials too. There's plenty of seating for large groups and TVs to watch games. read more

I finally found the best seafood boil sit-down restaurant in Atlanta! Let me emphasize, this place is exceptional! As a seafood boil enthusiast, I come from the birthplace of this trend - San Jose, California. Therefore, I believe my opinion holds weight. After a disappointing seafood encounter elsewhere, I was eager to find a seafood boil spot locally! Juicy crab & hooknReel aint got nothing on this! This restaurant isn't like your typical gimmicky seafood boil restaurant with pirate theme signatures all over the wall. It's very clean and the customer service is attentive, kind, and patient! To start off we ordered the Gumbo: 8/10 I didn't expect much from the gumbo since it's not authentic Louisiana Cajun cuisine. Who puts corn in gumbo? Let's just consider it a Cajun soup. It was very tasty and piping hot! Blue Hawaiian adult Capri Sun 7/10 Comes cute in a cute Capri Sun pouch. Very tropical but on the weak side! Kickin combo deal #2 for $79.99 Kickin Style spicy Kickin style spicy sauce : 9/10 Not overpowering with too much seasoning, striking a nice balance between sweetness and spice. It did pack a punch in terms of spiciness, but I handled it like a champ. I'll opt for mild next time, just to play it safe. Shrimp : 10/10 Large shrimp. 1lb came with about 20-25 shrimp. fresh! Not mushy or overcooked Live crawfish : 10/10 same as the shrimp very flavorful & fresh! Not sure if it's live crawfish. Best crawfish locally. We are out of crawfish season, so im not sure if it's actual live crawfish. Whole Dungeness crab: 10/10 The whole Dungeness crab was amazing and so juicy and fatty upon opening. Very expensive for 55 bucks. I'd find 45 or even 40 to be far more reasonable. But hey, I didn't have to kill and clean it so I'm fine with that. I had a blast bussin that thang open! Sausage: 10/10 Not your typical cheap dollar store sausage! It's real smoked sausage and not overly spicy! A perfect touch Corn: 10/10 What can I say, corn is corn. Fresh and not frozen. Boiled eggs: 10/10 One thing I hate is overcooked eggs with the grey eye! These eggs were boiled to perfection and yes that makes a huge difference! Can I kiss the chef? In the future I hope for more choices for seafood and drinks! Maybe blue crabs or cluster Dungeness crab options. Also, more cocktails and perhaps bubble tea? Is that too much to ask for? I thought the garlic noodles were overpriced for just noodles, butter and garlic. 11 bucks is pretty high! I felt like giving the entire staff a group hug after my visit! The only downside is having to endure a whole 45-minute drive from midtown Atlanta just to satisfy my craving for quality seafood. No other place will do for my seafood boil fix! Huge thanks to Kickin Crab for this incredible culinary adventure! I'll definitely return soon! read more

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Great food and service! The crab legs were amazing. Drinks were yummy too. We came here for my birthday and received a complimentary birthday cheesecake. Will definitely return. read more

Such a great meal at the Kickin Crab. Nice, clean interior. Super friendly staff. Fair prices. Our group had a variety of food so I got to try a bit of everything. Fried fish, fries, chowder, crab boil, clams, wine, frozen drinks. My fave was the buttered noodles and I'll be back soon just for those. Everyone loved everything they had and agreed this is our new go-to spot for crab boils. read more

First time here and honestly, the service was great and ambience was so nice here. My server (I didn't get his name) was very attentive to us as well as other servers in the room. The place itself is a little small, but overall the way it's spread out is perfect. The seafood was cooked pretty much to perfection and the taste reminded me of home. It wasn't too salty, wasn't too oily, and the garlic noodles. Oh my gosh! It was one of my favorites back home and it's still a favorite here. Chicken tenders and fries - if you're a parent, this is a great safety food! My kids enjoyed it and the tenders were made upon ordering. They had also asked us if we wanted seasonings since there was kids, we went with no seasoning. Cajun fries - mild (in my opinion), CRISPYYYY. Fried calamari - freshly made! Garlic noodles - if you're a garlic lover, this is for you! Seafood combo 2 and 3 - well worth the price, and you can literally taste how fresh it is. We also ordered another combo which included crab legs, shrimps mussels and clams.. and let me tell you. We didn't finish everything it was a lot for the price! We had a party of 6 adults and 2 kids. We had the lemon pepper seasoning, kicking crab seasoning and garlic butter. The kicking crab seasoning is still hands down the best out of all the seafood seasonings. We went for crawfish, but they sold out since we did come a little on the later side of the day. But honestly, that's ok. It gives us another reason to come back and try the fresh crawfish! Overall we had a great experience and we will be coming back and we are super excited to add another restaurant for our kids. read more

The Kickin' Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Johns Creek, Georgia

Finally! A Cajun seafood boil that is in the north Atlanta suburb. Garlic noodle is the best. The kicking sauce has good spice. It is a bit watery to my liking but at the same time, I appreciate that it is less oily compared to other places. The shrimp is boiled almost to perfection. Not too overcooked. read more

Stay away from this place. Very upset stomach after trying their food....................

YES, this place is it. SO GOOD and FRESH. I've been waiting for a good crawfish place with wet sauce, and this place did not disappoint. For 2 people we got: - 2 Snow Crab cluster special which came with corn and sausages. - 3 pounds of Crawfish with extra sausage. Both with Kickin' style sauce, Mild. - Cajun fries. I've never tasted crawfish so meaty and succulent, snow crab was fresh as well, also had that natural sweetness. Made me wonder where they source their seafood from because... WOW. I'm reaaaaaally hoping the service & quality of food stays consistent! read more

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The crab is so incredibly fresh. Really enjoyed the wings and fries as well. Service is attentive and even the manager checked on us a few times. Will be back often! read more

Awesome customer service from the moment I entered into the establishment. Sat right away with the table of my choosing. The place was sparking clean and really enjoyed the music and the tv. Given the time to review the menu; we decided on the pound of crawfish and shrimp Heads off) and a pitcher of beer. They also have a big menu posted in the restaurant with prices for 1/2 and 1lb items on the menu. The food came out hot, fresh, and delicious. Suited up with your gloves and bib we dug it and throughly enjoyed our meal. Stop by and give this place a try. You won't regret it and it's amazing to have a seafood place on this side of town. We will definitely be back. read more

The Kickin' Crab - 1lb of crawfish, shrimp (head off), potatoes, and egg. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Johns Creek, Georgia

The food here is phenomenal, restaurant is very clean, and the staff is kind! The seafood is great quality and they have huuuge shrimp here too read more

I'm very disappointed this used to be my favorite place for seafood never again not fresh and improperly prepared! Won't return sorry a good thing is no longer! read more

Fresh and delicious! Their special sauce is amazing. Crabs are fresh and decent sized portions. Broccoli is kind of over cooked/ steamed. I appreciate the large hand wash station that's outside of the bathrooms. Great service and spacious indoor seating. read more

As expected, it was delicious!!!! I wish they were everywhere in the US due to me traveling. But when I heard that they have a location here in GA, I was ecstatic! Shrimp was delicious, service was awesome and the place is maintained clean! read more