The Boiling Crab

The Boiling Crab is a seafood restaurant Evergreen San Jose located in United States.

8 / 10
214
ratings
  • Phone

    (408) 532-6147

  • Website

    theboilingcrab.com

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  • Type

    Seafood Restaurant

Address

1631 E Capitol Expy (at Silver Creek Rd.) San Jose , CA 95121 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer

Comments / 87


Keywords:

crawfish whole shebang whole shabang crawdaddies chicken wings good service gumbo casual lively trendy s'mores sausage corn beer dinner garlic butter lines long waits medium spicy lemon pepper
Sherry Li

Get 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.

Praveen

I'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

Meah B

This 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.

The Farmers Union

We 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

huy

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+)

Faris Altorki

I really enjoyed the shrimp and lobster ???????????? the prices are also considerably low

Carolyn Kao

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).

J W

Their snow crab legs are amazing, definitely worth the price. It's great with some corn and calamari on the side.

Elisa

Shrimp and fresh crawfish are a must. Mussels and Wings are good. Margaritas are great.

Cryss

Get the snow crab , shrimp or sausage in the whole sha-bang seasonings in medium! It is sooo good!!!!!!

Bryan Tran

Get 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!

Tom McGhan

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!

Angelica Delgado

Don'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 :$

Sydney Khoeasa

Put 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.

Charlie Penaflor

Anytime 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.

William Cruz

Order the shrimp and"the whole shebang “ sauce. Its a combination of all the sauces. With corn and rice .

Jill L

Guess 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

Katrina

Calamari is amazing! :) Always try to get there before 5 or else it is a pretty long wait . But so worth it!

JET Mendez

I can't wait to go back again! Love the pound shrimp with the whole she-bang! LOVED every bite!!!

Anna James

Good place for fried oysters and crabs . Shrimp , mussels are better in The Kickin' Crab ; their sauce is better.

Ria Palanca

It's worth the wait. Try the whole sha-bang sauce - not too spicy so it doesn't overpower the flavour.

Moh Al Ghadeer

Their raw oysters are really good and fresh ????????

Thong Nguyen

What 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.

Suzy Tran

Usually a long wait . Would recommend going during off-peak hours.

Joseph Le

Pound of shrimp whole shabang with corn and Cajun fries !

Karl Stephen Flores

Try the Triple X Sha-bang Flavor on the shrimp ..

Lily

Long waits , but worth it!

Anthony Tadina

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!

We Wu

Definitely, will come back again! Order take out to avoid the long wait .

Stephanie Huynh

Try the fried oysters , they are perfectly seasoned and great with the dipping sauce .

Manny Manalili

Don'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

Amy Ng

The wait here is ALWAYS 1.5 hours and they don't take reservations so come early!

Jon Clark

Just get anything from the menu (my favorite is the super juicy and meaty shrimp ). EVERYTHING is good

Lauren H

get 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!

Xiao Yu

They don't even tell you that they do take out . You could just skip the mad line and take it home.

Cliff 4D

Try the Boiled crawfish - #buttery, #garlic butter , #shrimps , #hella good

Cliff 4D

Try the LP Hot Wings - #hot wings #chicken #lemon pepper

Gina

A fave. Call in your oder. LIne is long. I always get the whole she-bang!

Anthony Nudo

The wait is definitely worth it!! Go all out and get the whole sha-bang!!

Venkatesh Hodavdekar

I prefer Crawdaddy to this place. I had the shrimp with all the sauces and it was way too oily.

Anne Lee

Sacrifice a friend to come 1 hour before you plan to eat and put your party's name on the waiting list.

Steve

Order a min of 2lbs food per person

Marissa G

Always get here before 6PM. If not, you will be waiting 1-3 hours. Worth the wait, but you're always waiting. Read more

Katrina Sevilla

Take an order to go but don't it until the next day. The meat absorbs the sauce overnight and it taste better!

Abdullah F

Best crab and shrimp in the states

GABBYiSACTiVE

this 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 Feng

This location is smaller than the Curtner one, but wait times are usually about the same.

Pang*\(●ω●)/

The Whole Sha Bang sauce only!!!

Irene Soenaryo

Be prepared for waiting.. But the wait is paid off.. Really delish.. The best in town ..

Randel Aguirre-pabilona

It's worth the wait.

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