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I absolutely adore Kickin' Crab, as this spot specifically always fulfills my cajun cravings. We got the Kickin' fries with shrimp as well as the lobster & peeled shrimp at the spiciest Kickin' sauce level. Super delicious! The lobster was so big. Fries are always perfectly seasoned and cooked. The servers here are attentive and super friendly, always making sure that we're enjoying our meal and asking if we need anything else. I do recommend if you're eating the higher spicy levels to double glove up since the capsaicin from the peppers can greatly irritate your skin. Learned that the hard way :/ I do hope that maybe in the future, they'll carry some neutral oils like vegetable or canola oil for rubbing your hands with in case they get irritated, considering that they don't use either of those in their cooking aside from butter & soybean. But then again, that was a personal issue.
Came here on a Saturday night after Boiling Crab had a near 2-HR wait and it ended up being such a great decision! There was no wait here at all when we arrived. This was actually my first time ever having seafood boil and I had a good experience. We got King Crab and Shrimp, 1 lb each, a side of Cajun Fries, and the Lychee Peach sake. The flavors of the sauce was so good! Not too salty in my opinion. The King Crab was hard to open since they were very soft. Didn't seem like they have us a lot of the legs though. There was plenty of shrimp though. The Cajun Fries portion were HUGE! It also was shocking to see that the fries remained crispy throughout the entire meal! And we had PLENTY leftover, it looked like we barely made a dent. Definitely recommend. When we finished our meal, we did receive the bill ahead of time but we were unsure of whether to pay up front or wait for a staff member to come to our table since nobody came up to us. Overall, it was a delicious meal and would come here again!
This place is getting worst at placing orders. Over the phone spoke to 2 girls there may 31 around 4:45pm. I only ordered 4 lb seafood the girl told me my order is already at $140 dollars. I was like wtf. She told me if i need to order more do it online. That 4 lb is $76 how the fuk it's $140. Need to stick to what they use to do. 3 stars cuz the flavor food is always spicy.
Stepping in there is that seafood smell that adds to the coastal atmosphere. Aside from the nicely decorated restaurant and the welcoming staff, the food was disappointing. I ordered the Cajun fries and one pound of crawfish. The Cajun fries were flavorful and good, but the crawfish were unbearably salty. I've eaten here before and had a good experience, but each recent visit seems to get saltier and saltier. I rarely waste food, but I had a difficult time finishing even half of the one pound order because of how overwhelming salty it was. The atmosphere and service were great, but there are definitely better options if you're looking for a seafood boil.
This is my first time here at The Kickin Crab and I'm probably not coming back. I went here with 3 other people so we got a good amount of seafood, about 10 pounds. At one point we asked for new pairs of gloves for the whole table and they were not very receptive. Our gloves were torn and all the juices soaked our fingers and they said they normally only give one pair per customer. This is after many rounds of food and we couldn't believe it. We liked the crawfish and shrimp so we got more of it as the night went on. But eventually we ordered some crab legs because we were enjoying the food so far. The crab legs had terrible texture and the meat sort of broke apart in your mouth in a way that it felt mealy. We couldn't eat it so we had asked them if we could have another batch. In the end, we did get another pound of it and it was better, but honestly not worth the price. The garlic noodles were decent, mixing the sauces from the seafood boils makes it better for sure.
There was no wait when we dropped by on Sunday before 6pm. There was a larger wait around 7pm as we were leaving. We got lucky to slide into one open spot for parking otherwise you'll have to try your luck around the parking lot. They redid the interior since I was last here years ago. There's no longer tags/graffiti on the walls. It's a lot brighter. The Jack the Sparrow pirate is still at the entrance. The price for seafood per pound has gone up a lot. From the old days it was $10 per lb but now shrimp is $18 per lb. Servers were always around when we needed them. Maybe they're trying to be less wasteful so you'll have to request lime, salt, and pepper. Thankfully they still have a ketchup bottle per table. The kickin style mild shrimp was delicious. We ordered 3 lbs of it split between 3 people in separate bags. Two Cajun fries was plenty so we got a to-go box home later. The Cajun fries have a little kick to them. The ambiance was great. Not too loud from people and the 2000's music was so nostalgic. I stand by Kickin Crab having fresher seafood than other similar establishments. The bathrooms were clean. I love that they have the two sinks outside of the restroom so you don't have to wait to wash your hands if the restrooms are occupied.
I love The Kickin' Crab , this is a small restaurant chain that offers an extensive menu of spicy Cajun seafood made to order and combo meals. Food: We ordered Clams with garlic butter $17.50 , it's was fresh and delicious . My favorite is the clams because the sauce makes them so much better, and their clams are very clean. I've been to many different restaurants, and there's always some kind of sand in the clams. 3 lbs LIVE Crawfish with Cajun MILD sauce the toppings is sausage and potatoes, corn $67.85 . It's was very tasty . I like the sauce very much. The restaurant will put all the seafoods you ordered in a plastic bag with chilly sauce of your choice. Then you eat it by hands and it does require some finger works. Clam Chowder $9.10 just okay for my taste. I don't see much clams . Gumbo w/ Rice : $8:80 this is not my taste, I didn't like much Cajun Fries : $6:40 was okay. Nothing special Kickin Wings (w/Cajun) $12.80 , it's was crunchy and delicious . Pricing: Price was fair for seafood . Atmosphere : Great vibes , music not too loud and friendly service. Parking: limited , the parking is kind of annoying because it's located at the corner and there's only a couple of designated spots.
My husband helped his friend set up their TV at their new place just down the street. Afterward, we decided to get Cajun shrimp to satisfy my pregnancy cravings, and it absolutely hit the spot. The medium spice level was perfect--I practically poured the Cajun sauce from the bag onto my rice. We ordered the combo, which lets you choose 3 lbs from clams, shrimp, mussels, or crawfish, and it comes with corn, potatoes, and sausage. We went with 2 lbs of shrimp and 1 lb of mussels, plus 4 servings of rice and a side of fries. The service was great--the waiter and waitress made sure our water glasses were always filled before they got halfway down. The ambiance reminded me of Boiling Crab, but they've definitely got their own unique style. I'll definitely be back for more Cajun shrimp next time!
Cajun fries - super long crispy fries, a bit cooled down when we got it, some parts taste frozen, seasoning a bit inconsistent Combo #1 with shrimp (head on), mussels, crawfish in Kickin Sauce (mild) - the sauce is on the buttery side and is slightly more sweet than other places. Shrimp is really fresh but crawfish is very inconsistent - some were super small and some big as my hand. Mussels soft and tender. Corn super sweet and complements sauce well. My party of 2 came for dinner @ 5:45PM and was seated immediately without any wait. There's no gloves at this place so I would recommend bringing your own gloves - there's a hand wash station next to the restroom though. Parking is hard - might need to go to the liquor store to park. Service quick and friendly - shout out to Jonathan :D!
Been driving by this place and finally stopped by. Friendly, fast, delicious seafood. Had to try their soft shell tacos. Love the cute blue decor!
Always a good experience! We always love coming here for the amazing service and consistent quality. The menu is simple and prices are reasonable. Compared to other places, their bags of seafood have a lot more sauce and aren't as salty. Our favorite part was that they have gloves available when we asked which my sister and mom really appreciated! We didn't have to wait too long for our food and there's always a table available. * Crawfish: 9/10 - size is pretty good for frozen * Cajun Fries: 10/10 - great portion and perfectly cooked They redid their interior since we last came and the place looks a lot brighter. There's a decent amount of seating and tables. The parking can get kind of difficult as the restaurant is located at the corner, but I think you can park in the plaza next door and walk over. Highly recommend coming here! :)
I haven't been to Kickin' Crab in forever and it's exactly like how I remembered. My friends and I shared two bags of Mild Kickin' Style Crawfish, Shrimp, Corn, Potatoes, and Sausages. We also got some Cajun Fries and Garlic Noodles to eat with our meal. I usually get my seafood boil in medium spice, but the mild wasn't bad. The sausages were seasoned nicely and had a nice snap to it. Fries were crispy and the noodles were a nice touch! Thanks to Zoe for being a great server!
This place never disappoints me when it comes with service and flavors . I love their kc fiesta sauce . Their seafood doesn't taste spoiled either
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2 days ago
A five-star experience all around! The sauce here is incredible, perfectly balanced with a rich umami flavor, a hint of spice, and a nice tangy finish. The service was incredibly attentive, and coming in at 5:00 PM on a Wednesday meant there was plenty of seating available. I thoroughly enjoyed the selections from their happy hour menu and will definitely be back! read more
I absolutely adore Kickin' Crab, as this spot specifically always fulfills my cajun cravings. We got the Kickin' fries with shrimp as well as the lobster & peeled shrimp at the spiciest Kickin' sauce level. Super delicious! The lobster was so big. Fries are always perfectly seasoned and cooked. The servers here are attentive and super friendly, always making sure that we're enjoying our meal and asking if we need anything else. I do recommend if you're eating the higher spicy levels to double glove up since the capsaicin from the peppers can greatly irritate your skin. Learned that the hard way :/ I do hope that maybe in the future, they'll carry some neutral oils like vegetable or canola oil for rubbing your hands with in case they get irritated, considering that they don't use either of those in their cooking aside from butter & soybean. But then again, that was a personal issue. read more
1 year ago
Came here on a Saturday night after Boiling Crab had a near 2-HR wait and it ended up being such a great decision! There was no wait here at all when we arrived. This was actually my first time ever having seafood boil and I had a good experience. We got King Crab and Shrimp, 1 lb each, a side of Cajun Fries, and the Lychee Peach sake. The flavors of the sauce was so good! Not too salty in my opinion. The King Crab was hard to open since they were very soft. Didn't seem like they have us a lot of the legs though. There was plenty of shrimp though. The Cajun Fries portion were HUGE! It also was shocking to see that the fries remained crispy throughout the entire meal! And we had PLENTY leftover, it looked like we barely made a dent. Definitely recommend. When we finished our meal, we did receive the bill ahead of time but we were unsure of whether to pay up front or wait for a staff member to come to our table since nobody came up to us. Overall, it was a delicious meal and would come here again! read more
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5 months ago
This place is getting worst at placing orders. Over the phone spoke to 2 girls there may 31 around 4:45pm. I only ordered 4 lb seafood the girl told me my order is already at $140 dollars. I was like wtf. She told me if i need to order more do it online. That 4 lb is $76 how the fuk it's $140. Need to stick to what they use to do. 3 stars cuz the flavor food is always spicy. read more
4 months ago
Stepping in there is that seafood smell that adds to the coastal atmosphere. Aside from the nicely decorated restaurant and the welcoming staff, the food was disappointing. I ordered the Cajun fries and one pound of crawfish. The Cajun fries were flavorful and good, but the crawfish were unbearably salty. I've eaten here before and had a good experience, but each recent visit seems to get saltier and saltier. I rarely waste food, but I had a difficult time finishing even half of the one pound order because of how overwhelming salty it was. The atmosphere and service were great, but there are definitely better options if you're looking for a seafood boil. read more
2 months ago
This is my first time here at The Kickin Crab and I'm probably not coming back. I went here with 3 other people so we got a good amount of seafood, about 10 pounds. At one point we asked for new pairs of gloves for the whole table and they were not very receptive. Our gloves were torn and all the juices soaked our fingers and they said they normally only give one pair per customer. This is after many rounds of food and we couldn't believe it. We liked the crawfish and shrimp so we got more of it as the night went on. But eventually we ordered some crab legs because we were enjoying the food so far. The crab legs had terrible texture and the meat sort of broke apart in your mouth in a way that it felt mealy. We couldn't eat it so we had asked them if we could have another batch. In the end, we did get another pound of it and it was better, but honestly not worth the price. The garlic noodles were decent, mixing the sauces from the seafood boils makes it better for sure. read more
2 years ago
There was no wait when we dropped by on Sunday before 6pm. There was a larger wait around 7pm as we were leaving. We got lucky to slide into one open spot for parking otherwise you'll have to try your luck around the parking lot. They redid the interior since I was last here years ago. There's no longer tags/graffiti on the walls. It's a lot brighter. The Jack the Sparrow pirate is still at the entrance. The price for seafood per pound has gone up a lot. From the old days it was $10 per lb but now shrimp is $18 per lb. Servers were always around when we needed them. Maybe they're trying to be less wasteful so you'll have to request lime, salt, and pepper. Thankfully they still have a ketchup bottle per table. The kickin style mild shrimp was delicious. We ordered 3 lbs of it split between 3 people in separate bags. Two Cajun fries was plenty so we got a to-go box home later. The Cajun fries have a little kick to them. The ambiance was great. Not too loud from people and the 2000's music was so nostalgic. I stand by Kickin Crab having fresher seafood than other similar establishments. The bathrooms were clean. I love that they have the two sinks outside of the restroom so you don't have to wait to wash your hands if the restrooms are occupied. read more
11 months ago
I love The Kickin' Crab , this is a small restaurant chain that offers an extensive menu of spicy Cajun seafood made to order and combo meals. Food: We ordered Clams with garlic butter $17.50 , it's was fresh and delicious . My favorite is the clams because the sauce makes them so much better, and their clams are very clean. I've been to many different restaurants, and there's always some kind of sand in the clams. 3 lbs LIVE Crawfish with Cajun MILD sauce the toppings is sausage and potatoes, corn $67.85 . It's was very tasty . I like the sauce very much. The restaurant will put all the seafoods you ordered in a plastic bag with chilly sauce of your choice. Then you eat it by hands and it does require some finger works. Clam Chowder $9.10 just okay for my taste. I don't see much clams . Gumbo w/ Rice : $8:80 this is not my taste, I didn't like much Cajun Fries : $6:40 was okay. Nothing special Kickin Wings (w/Cajun) $12.80 , it's was crunchy and delicious . Pricing: Price was fair for seafood . Atmosphere : Great vibes , music not too loud and friendly service. Parking: limited , the parking is kind of annoying because it's located at the corner and there's only a couple of designated spots. read more
My husband helped his friend set up their TV at their new place just down the street. Afterward, we decided to get Cajun shrimp to satisfy my pregnancy cravings, and it absolutely hit the spot. The medium spice level was perfect--I practically poured the Cajun sauce from the bag onto my rice. We ordered the combo, which lets you choose 3 lbs from clams, shrimp, mussels, or crawfish, and it comes with corn, potatoes, and sausage. We went with 2 lbs of shrimp and 1 lb of mussels, plus 4 servings of rice and a side of fries. The service was great--the waiter and waitress made sure our water glasses were always filled before they got halfway down. The ambiance reminded me of Boiling Crab, but they've definitely got their own unique style. I'll definitely be back for more Cajun shrimp next time! read more
Cajun fries - super long crispy fries, a bit cooled down when we got it, some parts taste frozen, seasoning a bit inconsistent Combo #1 with shrimp (head on), mussels, crawfish in Kickin Sauce (mild) - the sauce is on the buttery side and is slightly more sweet than other places. Shrimp is really fresh but crawfish is very inconsistent - some were super small and some big as my hand. Mussels soft and tender. Corn super sweet and complements sauce well. My party of 2 came for dinner @ 5:45PM and was seated immediately without any wait. There's no gloves at this place so I would recommend bringing your own gloves - there's a hand wash station next to the restroom though. Parking is hard - might need to go to the liquor store to park. Service quick and friendly - shout out to Jonathan :D! read more
Always a good experience! We always love coming here for the amazing service and consistent quality. The menu is simple and prices are reasonable. Compared to other places, their bags of seafood have a lot more sauce and aren't as salty. Our favorite part was that they have gloves available when we asked which my sister and mom really appreciated! We didn't have to wait too long for our food and there's always a table available. * Crawfish: 9/10 - size is pretty good for frozen * Cajun Fries: 10/10 - great portion and perfectly cooked They redid their interior since we last came and the place looks a lot brighter. There's a decent amount of seating and tables. The parking can get kind of difficult as the restaurant is located at the corner, but I think you can park in the plaza next door and walk over. Highly recommend coming here! :) read more
2 years ago
I haven't been to Kickin' Crab in forever and it's exactly like how I remembered. My friends and I shared two bags of Mild Kickin' Style Crawfish, Shrimp, Corn, Potatoes, and Sausages. We also got some Cajun Fries and Garlic Noodles to eat with our meal. I usually get my seafood boil in medium spice, but the mild wasn't bad. The sausages were seasoned nicely and had a nice snap to it. Fries were crispy and the noodles were a nice touch! Thanks to Zoe for being a great server! read more
2 years ago
We stopped by here once in awhile, not crowded spot and easy parking with nice and helpful staff. The foods are good, well seasoned , some dishes are fresh, and some are frozen (depending on the season). The room is cozy with dimmed lights, kids are friendly. Overall great place to be with family or friends over drinks and good seafoods. read more
3 months ago
Amazing customer service: they checked on us so many times throughout the meal. Happy hour deals are Monday through Friday 3-6. $127 fed 4 people: 4 lbs live crawfish, 2 lb shrimp combo, Cajun fries, 2 beers, and an order of corn. After happy hour ended, the restaurant started getting super busy around 6:30pm on a Friday. Love that they have a sink outside the bathrooms for handwashing and they give wipes at the end. Bibs are also supplied! read more
Food: they have the best garlic noodles I've ever had. They even have happy hour from 2-5 for half off beers. The seafood boil is solid and their sauce has a lot of flavor. The medium spice was perfect for my 1lb crawfish. Service: they weren't busy at around 6pm on a Friday. We were seating right away and ordered within minutes. Our food was made to order and tasted very fresh. Ambiance: it's very clean inside. I love the fish tank decor. The front door doesn't fit the rest of the plaza around it, but I assume it's to fit an ocean vibe. read more
Food is usually a 9/10 It's a good kick and I usually get it with extra garlic which is a plus. Only comment is the seafood scampi varies day by day sometimes there's virtually no liquid and other days it's a 1inch of oily paired with 1inch of liquid. The ratios are a little off but it's still one of my favorites here. read more
7 months ago
7 months ago
Worked hard all day and looking forward to some yummy LIVE crawfish. Ordered 2 pounds at $20 per pound live crawfish. Got a bag full of dead frozen crawfish (see pics). Shady business practice, thinking that you can make more profit on the to go customers by putting in frozen crawfish and hoping that we would not know? These restaurants, raising prices on food already and still trying to cheat. Thanks for ruining my dinner. You are more than welcome to give me a direct contact and I would love to share my opinion directly. read more
Kickin crab used to be my favorite cajun seafood place back in the day but because of the changes in their recipes, the food does not taste as good. The cajun fries are not as crispy and lack flavor. Their garlic noodles used to be amazing but now the noodles are smaller strands and are soft instead of being thick and chewy. As for the seafood seasoning, there is more of a tanginess to it now which took away from the overall satisfaction. During rush hours, the parking can be harder to find. Prices are similar to other cajun seafood places. read more
1 year ago
I gave Kickin Crab another chance and I feel scammed :( I ordered live crawfish on Saturday morning. The majority were dead and the meat was black. I can't support a dishonest business anymore. If ya'll don't have live crawfish, just say it!! Don't scam your customers. read more
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This place has such a fun atmosphere. When you walk in the front door there is someone there to greet you and seat you. We had a party of 5 adults and did not have to wait long to be seated. Fair warning that everything is served with Cajun spices and is very spicy. Even the fish and chips is spicy. I'm sure you could order it without the spice, if you know to. The crab legs, potatoes, corn and sausage were all cooked to perfection. They serve Coke products and they have also have a beer and sake menu. read more
1 year ago
This has become our go-to spot for celebrating the end of a trip with friends and family visiting from out of town, and it never disappoints! The seafood is always fresh and flavorful, and we're obsessed with their Kickin' Sauce. Pro tip: order extra on the side for dipping. It takes everything to the next level. One thing I really appreciate is that they don't hold back on the garlic, especially in the sauce and their delicious garlic noodles. While the sweet potato fries aren't my favorite, the Cajun fries are always a hit. Overall, amazing food and a fun, welcoming vibe. Highly recommend! read more
1 year ago
"This is my favorite restaurant for crawfish. Everyone here is amazing! I always order crawfish, clams, sausage, corn, and potatoes, along with some fries and garlic noodles. The wait can be brutal, like at any other crawfish restaurant, since this type of food takes a while to eat, but it's definitely worth it. My favorite is the clams because the sauce makes them so much better, and their clams are very clean. I've been to many different restaurants, and there's always some kind of sand in the clams, which I loathe, but that wasn't the case at this restaurant. I highly recommend this place! read more
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15496 Magnolia St
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Westminster, CA 92683
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