The Kickin Crab

4.3(1,566)

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Location & Hours

Address

2675 Cropley Ave
San Jose, California 95132
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 3:00 PM

Monday3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Thursday3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Saturday12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Sunday12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Contact Information

(408) 945-0888

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About The Kickin Crab

Bustling chain serving Cajun-style seafood in a casual space with a nautical vibe.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on June 1, 2026.

4.3/5

Based on 1,566 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Robin M

4 months ago

Stopped by for food one evening. It was really eerily quiet and quite grimy as my first impression. It felt like the place needed a good deep clean. Service was ok but we had commented on how slow thi...

Vivi Lee

a year ago

Service is great! Make sure you count your add ons as some of ours were missing but they were really happy to rectify this. Staff are truly amazing. The garlic noodles are good too! Free drink refills...

Subir Das

12 months ago

This is a good place to savour seafood, specifically crabs and different types of shellfish. The ambience is warm and appropriate for the cuisine and the interior sitting space is big enough to accomm...

Tram Nguyen

11 months ago

Great customer service. The food was delicious. I love the cajun french fry. Garlic noodles were good. I really enjoyed the atmosphere here. 🌹🌹 Thank you everyone for working very hard. I would de...

Vic

3 years ago

They offer a vast variety of delicious food. I enjoy eating here. Staff members are always friendly, pricing is fair and the place is always kept clean. Eating here was an unusual experience and I wou...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The overall dining experience is generally positive, with an average rating of 4.4/5, though some customers noted specific areas for improvement regarding cleanliness and consistency.

Customer Favorites

Highly praised dishes include crispy fries (both Cajun and thinly sliced versions) and excellent calamari, while various crab and shellfish preparations are also generally well-received for taste and freshness.

Atmosphere & Service

Service is consistently described as great, friendly, and efficient, with staff handling issues well; however, while the atmosphere is often appreciated, one review noted significant cleanliness issues.

Value & Quality

Pricing is considered fair, and portion sizes can be generous, particularly for combo deals. While food is largely deemed delicious and fresh, concerns were raised about food being salty, decreasing crab leg size, and initial accuracy of add-on orders.

Areas for Improvement

Key areas for improvement include ensuring consistent cleanliness throughout the establishment and addressing the reported decline in crab leg size and fleshiness.

Recent Trends

Recent feedback suggests potential inconsistencies, with specific concerns raised about cleanliness, service speed, and crab availability/quality, contrasting with generally positive sentiments from earlier reviews.