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    The Kickin' Crab

    4.5 (290 reviews)
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Steamed Rice
    Clarisse M.

    I came in by myself looking to have a great lunch and got exactly that. I usually go to the one in Hawaiian gardens but wanted to try this one since I was close to it. Huge indoor space with a lot of natural lighting. The food was delicious and very similar to their other locations. Came out really quickly too. There was only one worker for the dining room and bar area but he did a great job at making sure he gave the best service he could.

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    Kelly D.

    Love love this location! Tons of seating, parking can be tough, staff are so so great at what they do and the happy hour is worth a try.

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    Rebecca P.

    Love this place ! Located in orange circle so after you eat some delicious seafood you can walk it off haha very comfortable, very kind employees great service all around if you love Cajun seafood this is the place for you, I highly recommend the mixed drinks also so delicious & refreshing. Oh and can't forget the KC fiesta sauce so much flavor

    My Valentines dates aka My Babies
    Krystal G.

    We ordered The Cajun fries, Garlic noodles, a pound of shrimp with kicken' style 2 miles and 1 medium, and got some to go too! Everything was amazing, service was quick and on point, location was on the corner easy to find, chill relaxed vibe great to go with family and/or friends!

    Lobster, shrimp, and clams combo
    Minh V.

    The Kickin Crab was Kickin' when I was there. I love this orange circle location because it was easy to find parking and it was nice to walk around after my meal. Our servers name was Gracie and she was amazing. It was my friend's first time having Kickin Crab, and Gracie. explained the whole process to her after we got our bag of goodies. There were several servers checking in on us to make sure that we were good and asked if we needed anything else. We got the lobster, clams and shrimp combo kickin style with medium heat. It was so good and buttery. We paired it with white rice and it was a perfect. So the space was very clean and they gave us gloves and a bib to make sure that we didn't get everything all over ourselves. I would highly recommend coming to this place because of the ambience service and delicious food. We know we'll come back.

    Jessica W.

    我不確定他們是每天生意都這麼好,還是因為是父親節,我今天四點多到的時候前面還有六七個位子在等,不能怪別人我們自己沒有放 waitlist 不過人雖然很多,但是他們的服務態度還是很好,東西還是一樣的好吃,不過兩個人吃起來也是九十幾元也不便宜,他們家的味道是我小孩非常喜歡的,我自己也很喜歡,如果你還沒有嚐過這一家的小龍蝦,建議真的要試試

    My wife and I were here with another couple. It was our first time in Old Towne Orange, and it's a very interesting town. We were there very shortly after it opened. The service was great, and we all enjoyed our meals. Waiter was very polite and helpful. I myself cannot tolerate spicy foods and waiter assured that the dishes we ordered would not be spicy. Everything was very good. ===== Not the restaurant's doing, but the parking system in Old Towne is horrible, as it is limited to only 2 hours at a time. And this makes you have to be aware of time, and have to rush to 'feed the meter' - this is ridiculous as it's all by credit card.

    cajun fries, 2lbs shrimp
    Mimi B.

    Came to this location for the first time and it was great! Such an elevated space and the food was delicious. We were seated immediately and the service was so quick. Cajun fries were seasoned and crispy, and the shrimp was delicious! We also added in potatoes and sausage which were great additions to our seafood boil. Absolutely will come back to this location!

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    Sarah P.

    It had been so long since I'd been to a Kickin' Crab, and I was excited to check out this newer location at the Circle! We came on a weekday for lunch and got seated right away. Super cool in here and they have a huge bar which I was not expecting! Great location for large parties since there is so much seating available. We got 2 lbs of the shrimp with the Kickin' Sauce and UGH SOOOO GOOD! Service was attentive and checked in on us throughout the time we were there. I can't wait to come back!

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    1 month ago

    The food was so good and the service was great! Everyone was super nice and attentive. Definitely enjoyed my experience at Kickin' Crab

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    Joyce was informative of the menu and and patient with us! The interior looks great and the have a bar

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    Just got here and placed our order. The staff was friendly and the place looks nice so far. just waiting for our food now exited to try it,

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    Sad to see this place go! If you haven't heard they're closing on April 30th, 2026. Do yourself a…read morefavor and go check them out before then! We stopped by here on my birthday for a nice evening dinner. Got there a little before sunset. There's just something magical about eating outside during a sunset, especially at the Orange Plaza. The restaurant has such a cool look and vibe! We started off with the Hamachi crudo, salmon ceviche, and a bowl of clam "chowdah". The crudo was absolutely delicious, highly recommend. The salmon ceviche was really good but a bit heavy on the sauce for me. The clam chowder had whole clams in the shell throughout. That was fun to pick them out! For entrees we got the lean and mean plate with sea bass. It comes with salad and rice, we substituted the rice for black beans. We also got the skirt steak "bulgogi" which was served on top of mushrooms and bok choy with a sweet soy sauce. They accidentally brought out salmon instead of sea bass, but were very apologetic. They brought out a sea bass on the side and comped the entree to make up for it. Great service right there! The salmon and seabass were both delicious and cooked perfectly. The steak was tender and juicy, full of flavor. As a birthday gift they brought out a thai milk tea blondie sundae which was soooo good! Get it if you like sweets. I wish the owners all the best in their future endeavors, they created a great restaurant that many will miss. Thanks to all the servers, hostesses, cooks, and bussers as well for making my birthday dinner so special!

    So sad to see this place go, from what I've heard the owner and manager were given a nice…read moreopportunity. We came here four or five times with our book club, and the service has always been friendly. The owner was always awesome and let us have our annual Girl Scout Cookies and wine pairings here, along with some Conqueror challenge celebration lunches. The food was delicious. You will be missed.

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    Francoli Gourmet - Bucatini Cacio e Pepe

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    We came here for our wedding anniversary. We wanted something casual and Italian…read more We ordered: Caprese - 5/5 - very good. The mozzarella was so fresh and creamy. The tomatoes were hearty and cut a perfect thickness. Could have used more balsamic for me, but my husband liked it fine. Chef special: Swordfish picatta with mashed potatoes, vegetables & tiny salad - 4/5 This was good. The picatta sauce was delicious and the fish cooked perfectly. I would have liked a mix of different vegetables. Lasagna - 5/5 - this was my favorite. It was cheesy, served very hot, the noodles were not mushy. Just deliciousness on a plate. The service at the bar was outstanding. Our server was attentive and offered us as much bread as we wanted. He went over the menu and offered suggestions. We only drank water and the cup was always full. He was great! Seating - there was plenty of seating, so was not sure why we were only offered a choice of 2 tables both basically on top of the party next to you. I feel they can do better in that department. There was seating outside, which was also offered, but it was way too hot and humid that day to dine al fresco. We ending up sitting at the bar. Forced tipping: They add a "kitchen appreciation" fee to your bill, which I did not care for. I feel this is tacky, but if they are doing this, it should be posted somewhere that they are, feels sneaky otherwise. The food was very good & I will likely be back to try other dishes.

    I initially wasn't going to write a review but I saw someone gave the restaurant 1 star 20 days ago…read morefor a similar situation that happened to us so I decided to do the same. My husband and I came across the restaurant on a Saturday at 430pm. We had our baby stroller and have been mindful on avoiding dinner rushes while going to restaurants, just in case. The Host asked us if we were a party of "3 and a half" which we laughed and said yes. We waited outside where there is patio seating and only a couple of tables taken. Inside, there were people at the bar and maybe one table occupied. The rest were open. I could see through the windows that the staff made a big deal about the stroller, they were walking around making hand motions as to where the stroller would "fit" mind you we've been to plenty of restaurants where this has NEVER been an issue. They came out to speak to us twice stating they were looking for a spot. I told my husband we should just eat elsewhere but he insisted on waiting. We did not want to sit outside due to it being hot. The host finally returned and said that they have reservations and can seat us at a table but we have an hour limit due to the reservation. My husband obliged b/c he was hungry, and I was annoyed. We got seated in the back which is fine by the big display of wine and our stroller replaced a chair. Which idk why that wasn't suggested or thought of in the first place. Our server was very nice but the other staff just kept side eyeing us. Dinner was rushed, it was tasty yet over priced. Our baby slept the entire time, No fuss thankfully. What were they to do if they had someone in a wheel chair and couldn't accommodate space? I know the comparison is far fetched compared to a stroller however it was the first time I ever encountered this. Since someone else made a comment about them not being seated due to a stroller, I would suggest avoiding this restaurant if you have small children as it seems it's not welcomed. Again, we were mindful and have been going to dinner before 5pm.

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    4.0(1.8k reviews)
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    What a perfect place for girls who lunch! Or was a warm day so we sat outside to enjoy the views…read moreand weather. The service was a little slow at first because of some miscommunication but once we had our waiter everything was fast and friendly. The food was so good! We had their Salmon with Salmon and Rib Eye plate, both cooked perfectly. We also started with perfect Lemon Drops and once we got dessert, Cream Brûlée, we got Espresso Martinis. I can't wait to go again!

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    Kick & Boil Crab - Combo #1 + 1 lb of Crab Legs

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    The food here at Kick & Boil, formerly known as Mlem Mlem, is delicious! We stopped by here on two…read moreoccasions in the past month; once for dining in, and another for take-out. When dining in, we ordered a Create-Your-Own and a Mahi Mahi Basket for our mains, with a side of Garlic Noodles. When ordering take-out, we ordered a Create-Your-Own again, as well as Garlic Noodles, only this time we got the Tilapia Basket. The quality of each order was the same; eating at the restaurant or ordering to eat at home, there was no difference in portion size or flavor. When eating at the restaurant, our server was friendly and prompt. The food came out relatively fast, and the dining experience was nice; not too loud despite it being busy. The inside also has a nice "seafood boil" ambiance, as the walls are painted in a nicely decorated manner. My one piece of advice would be, as someone who eats spicy foods fairly often, is that if you order "hot", which is the next step up from "medium", understand that it is genuinely hot and spicy.

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    We've dined here at least a dozen times and have never had an issue with anything…read more The selection, freshness, service, quantity, and quality keep us coming back for more. We started with a 1/2 dozen Kumomoto Oysters. I enjoy a splash of cocktail sauce and horseradish on mine. For dinner, I went with the Farmed Colombian Tilapia and my boyfriend had the Shrimp & Scallop Combo. I went with sautéed fresh spinach and Sweet Buttered Brentwood Corn, while he chose Brussels Sprouts with Mac and Cheese. They offer a basket of incredibly warm bread and butter. We skipped the option for dessert this time. They have indoor, bar, and outside patio seating. In inclement weather, ceiling fans or heaters help patrons stay comfortable. The restrooms are clean and the tvs show a variety of sports on them. Reservations are encouraged, especially when the Angels or Ducks are playing a home game. The same would go for a concert nearby.

    TLDR: The seafood platter is the move at King's Fish House. everything else is solid but you pay a…read morepremium. The platter is the one dish worth returning for. Everything else, is debatable. Food *Clam Chowder, cup ($9.50): 4/5. Rich, creamy, well-balanced. My girlfriend calls it the best she's had, but $9.50 for a cup is a tough sell on value alone. *Yellowtail Carpaccio ($19.50): fresh and clean, but a modest portion (5-6 pieces) for the price just feels like a big upsell. I'd ask for the dressing on the side; it comes drenched otherwise and would drown out the fish. *Fisherman's Shellfish Platter ($55): this is the best value on the menu. Great variety, shucked and prepared beautifully. The rock crab is broken and cut for easy cracking. Easily serves two as a medium lunch with a couple apps. The kitchen was accommodating on swaps. We traded mussels for extra littleneck clams w/ no issue. Alcohol Check *Lalo Blanco Tequila, shot ($14.50): If you're curious what a shot goes for at any given place. Would I Return Rating? Yes. For the shellfish platter specifically. I'd come back to work through more entrées and apps around it, but the platter is the main reason to return.

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