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    The Kickin' Crab

    4.7 (107 reviews)
    Closed • 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    1/2 Snow & 1/2 Shrimp Special
    Melissa L.

    Second time here! I forgot how goood their kicking style sauce is - so so flavorful and garlicy! I love it. I always get their shrimps with kicking style sauce because I am too lazy to crack open the crabs. I noticed that prices have slightly increased from last time I went. It was so delicious though. I always have to get it with a side of rice because it tastes even better with the sauce. Love how they gave us a bunch of lemons today. We were so ready to put on our bibs and gloves and started devouring. Service was very efficient. The place wasn't busy for a Saturday evening. Lots of tables and booths.

    Devin K.

    This was my first time at a seafood boil and I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this experience. I don't love eating with my hands but they supplied gloves and bibs which helped you stay clean! I got the crab and shrimp special which honestly is a pretty good deal considering how much you get + a potato and corn as well. The all of the above sauce with a slight hint of mild made the perfect combination. The staff is very friendly and were attentive especially with it being a seafood boil casual restaurant. There were sinks outside of the bathrooms which was a good touch especially with it being so messing- prevented you from having to touch the bathroom door! I would definitely be back, but would probably just get shrimp. I wouldn't get crab again because although it's very tasty it's hard to take a part + even more messy not super ideal!

    Birthday cheesecake!

    Best birthday thanks to kickin crab Mesa! The waitress was awesome (I'm sorry, I forgot her name). The food was delicious and the staff were amazing. Thankfully, it wasn't busy when my party of 8 came in on a Tuesday night. The establishment was very clean and whoever makes the playlist for the music thank you! Overall amazing experience. :)

    Tam N.

    I've been here a few times and it always is so good! I usually get the Kickin combo #1 (that I share with my boyfriend) - you pick 3 from the following options: crawfish, shrimp, clams, mussels. It comes with 2 corn, 2 potatoes and 4 sausages for $58.99. Sometimes we add on more corn and potatoes. The corn is so good dipped in the sauce!! We always get the Kickin style sauce, spice level hot and it's perfect! The sauce also comes with a lot of chopped up garlic. Sometimes it's really busy when we come and sometimes not as busy. This last time, it wasn't as busy and our food came out really quick.

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    Diele K.

    My boyfriend and I tried the Chandler location, and loved it so much we checked out this location as I wanted to stop by Crafti for an earl grey milk tea I've been craving all week. This location was busier, which left us waiting a little at times but still an overall good experience. This location has the same decor and slightly different layout. Same great flavor, specials, and menu selection. My bestie met us for this lunch, and we all enjoyed the food. They went with shrimp with Cajun fries for the table. I went for Spicy Spicy with Kicking flavor for the Snow Crab Special (no sausage, sub more corn). It was good, but definitely think they could have another level of spice. This chain has become my favorite crab boil in the valley! Yum!

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    Shannon G.

    We came to the Kickin' Crab for my birthday we were greeted right away, and they were very pleasant asked us where we'd want to sit and was very accommodating. The restaurant was very clean and inviting. The service was spectacular. We had probably every server in the place check on us at least once even though we weren't their table. We ordered one of the bags with the lobster in it and extra shrimp with heads on with the combo seasonings. It came out hot and delicious. I couldn't have asked for a better meal except more lobster... we also ordered seafood Alfredo, which was delicious as well. I would absolutely give this place 10 stars if I could if you haven't tried it yet it's a must try!!

    Kickin' Combo #2
    Le T.

    I love The Kickin' Crab location in Chandler so much I wanted to try the Mesa location. The restaurant was empty on a Wednesday around 5pm. I ordered the Kickin' crab combo deal #2 with Kickin' style mild sauce and the a side of steak rice. The sauce wasn't as flavorful as the sauce in Chandler. The food was overall okay, I would prefer my sauce a little bit more flavorful instead of so oily. The restaurant didn't seemed like they had a lot of customers, my guess is maybe many people don't know that they are open and that it has changed from the previous cajun boil restaurant.

    Hiilei W.

    They had pretty good deals, service is super nice. They missed a corn and potato but gave us extra when they brought it back. There's sinks to wash your hands right after. I love just the butter garlic, snow crab pieces aren't bad. I don't have another crab place in Arizona to compare to so I would definitely come back!

    Kathleen S.

    We visited again and service was great. We went towards about an hour before closing time and the food was still delicious We got the crab combo which was suppose to come with potatoes, corn and sausage but that was missed in our order. We did try a new seasoning of the spicy Cajun and we both agreed that the spicy lousiana is better. We dont get the kicking crab seasoning as we just prefer the others from just previous seafood boils we've tried. But we do get a side of the kickin sauce to dip into. Not pictured is the garlic noodles. Which we of course loved.

    Roger T.

    Glad I came here for seafood boiled. My son wanted seafood boiled for his birthday and I thought I gave this place a try. We ordered the combo to share, and we are filled. The sauce is amazing, perfect spice and flavor. The service is really friendly and helpful. Will come back again.

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    this is the best kickin crab ever. andrew is the most goated server 10/10 wld come again

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    SOOOO GOOD!!! Got the headless shrimp with a good spice level. Great vibes and fun atmosphere

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    I've been looking all over Arizona for LIVE crawfish finally found it and I'm in love 10/10 would recommend

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    4 months ago

    we had a great time! came after phoenix fan fusion and Andrew served us quickly and had so much fun talking with him!! would come again.

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    Eden is the best!!!!!! She was so friendly and sweet! Definitely come back again whenever she is here!

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    8 months ago

    Amazing food that is perfectly seasoned, Sophie gave us such fantastic service. Will always come back here for a savory treat.

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    The best crab boil I had in a while shout out to our server Sophie for the great customer service she should get a raise. 10/10 must try

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