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The Boiling Crab
Seafood Restaurant and Cajun and Creole Restaurant$$$$
Evergreen, San Jose
"Get something with the whole shebang if you can deal with the spice."(4 Tips)
"Best Cajun Fries Ever!!"(4 Tips)
"Go to the Curtner location and wait less!"(3 Tips)"Shrimp and fresh crawfish are a must."(4 Tips)
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Sherry LiNovember 22, 2016Get something with the whole shebang if you can deal with the spice. Garlic butter is amazing too. I love both shrimp and crawfish here, but you really can't go wrong with anything.
Meah BMay 15, 2015This is the best place if you're in the mood to get down and dirty in seafood with just a bib and your hands. Wait may be long, but it is well worth it. Deck your choice in the Whole Sha-Bang sauce.
PraveenMay 30, 2015I've been to all of them by now, boiling crab, kicking crab and craw daddy. I think kicking crab is a clear winner. Variety, taste and seating
The Farmers UnionSeptember 19, 2014We love to have the Whole Sha-bang (all sauces mixed together) for a dip for crawfish! A wonderful place for when you are looking for a seafood dinner! -The Farmers Union
While eating in the restaurant makes for a unique experience, the best way to get your boiling crab is to call in your order and get it to go (so you don't have to wait 3 hours).
Faris AltorkiSeptember 19, 2015I really enjoyed the shrimp and lobster 😋👍🏼 the prices are also considerably low
J WJune 3, 2018Their snow crab legs are amazing, definitely worth the price. It's great with some corn and calamari on the side.
Charlie PenaflorJanuary 6, 2012Anytime of day, even when packed, call in an order to go. I ordered 5 pounds of Alaskan King and it was ready in 10 minutes! Life's too precious to be adhered to a restaurant for half a day.
If you're worried about rising a spice level when deciding your order, just get some cajun fries at the next level up. That way you'll know if you can handle it on your seafood for next time!
CryssJune 12, 2012Get the snow crab, shrimp or sausage in the whole sha-bang seasonings in medium! It is sooo good!!!!!!
The Whole Sha-Bang!Don't forget to get your triple by-pass from enjoying this place so much ;)And, it's more economical to go with beers vs soda (21+)- ElisaDecember 15, 2018Shrimp and fresh crawfish are a must. Mussels and Wings are good. Margaritas are great.
Angelica DelgadoJuly 20, 2013Don't be afraid to eat with or hands it's fun! Great place to get good and affordable sea food. I liv the Cajun fries :$
Bryan TranAugust 15, 2010Get here early, put your name down and if the wait is more than 2 hours, go kill some time @ target! Make sure you try all the fried baskets! Order your food of choice with the whole sha-bang!
Calamari is amazing! :) Always try to get there before 5 or else it is a pretty long wait. But so worth it!
Jill LOctober 4, 2012Guess the planets were in line or something...only waited 10min for a seat!! First time here, Siri gave the recommendation haha...great food and awesome GUMBO
Anna JamesMay 6, 2015Good place for fried oysters and crabs. Shrimp, mussels are better in The Kickin' Crab; their sauce is better.
William CruzFebruary 9, 2014Order the shrimp and"the whole shebang“ sauce. Its a combination of all the sauces. With corn and rice.
JET MendezMay 12, 2012I can't wait to go back again! Love the pound shrimp with the whole she-bang! LOVED every bite!!!
Sydney KhoeasaOctober 24, 2010Put your name down -> go shop at Target for 1 hr (ok, may 1.5 hr) -> get 1 lb of shrimps + 2 lbs of clams (the whole Sha-bang and XXX!) + Bud Light Lime (or Coke and squeeze in your own lime) = Yummo.
Ria PalancaFebruary 18, 2012It's worth the wait. Try the whole sha-bang sauce - not too spicy so it doesn't overpower the flavour.
Stephanie HuynhJanuary 30, 2012Try the fried oysters, they are perfectly seasoned and great with the dipping sauce.
Amy NgAugust 17, 2013The wait here is ALWAYS 1.5 hours and they don't take reservations so come early!
Don't be late! Wait times can be upwards of three hours on any given day of the week! But it's worth it, especially if you get The Whole She-Bang!
Thong NguyenJanuary 24, 2011What ever time u're planning to eat, make sure u arrive AT LEAST 1hr before to sign in on the waiting list. Kill some time at "TarJay" for a bit, then head back & order the "Sha-Bang" medium. Trust.
Try the Triple X Sha-bang Flavor on the shrimp..
They don't even tell you that they do take out. You could just skip the mad line and take it home.
Lauren HJanuary 30, 2010get the whole sha-bang, medium spicy! dungeness crab when in season is the best. get potatoes and a bud light lime to round off your feast!
Just get anything from the menu (my favorite is the super juicy and meaty shrimp). EVERYTHING is good
Anne LeeSeptember 10, 2010Sacrifice a friend to come 1 hour before you plan to eat and put your party's name on the waiting list.
Take an order to go but don't it until the next day. The meat absorbs the sauce overnight and it taste better!
Manny ManaliliSeptember 27, 2010Don't forget to barrow a marker so u can print down ur name all over da wall (inside the restaurant). Or juz bring a sharpie juz incase
Venkatesh HodavdekarMay 29, 2014I prefer Crawdaddy to this place. I had the shrimp with all the sauces and it was way too oily.
GABBYiSACTiVEDecember 17, 2011this is NOT like Joe's Crab Shack, this place is crapped and kinda cafeteria style. a foodie like myself wouldn't eat in this 2-star seafood establishment for free. walked in, walked out.
Jessica FengOctober 28, 2012This location is smaller than the Curtner one, but wait times are usually about the same.
Irene SoenaryoSeptember 9, 2010Be prepared for waiting.. But the wait is paid off.. Really delish.. The best in town..
Lisa ManiAugust 14, 2009The Whole Sha-bang (all the sauces mixed in one) is the best mixture for the crawdaddies....
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The Boiling Crab
1631 E Capitol Expy Ste 101 (at Silver Creek Rd.)
San Jose, CA 95121
United States
San Jose, CA 95121
United States
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 3:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Noon–10:00 PM
(408) 532-6147
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No
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Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
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