The Boiling Crab

71 Curtner Ave SUITE 20, San Jose
(408) 297-2322

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Surasak Chanaudompassorn

Good crab

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

ljpenterprises1

First timer. Excellent food. Fast friendly service. Had the softshell crab basket with lemon pepper fries and an order of crawfish with the whole shebang.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ben Hsieh

Host a friend with a 5y and 2y, perfect setting for young kids for them to get messy with their fingers. No surcharge for a little cake we brought in. They even lit the candles for us. Kids had great time.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Dungeness Crab

Adina Ciraolo

The Boiling Crab is a fun, messy, seafood-lover’s paradise! We arrived at 6 p.m. and didn’t get seated until 7:45 ( be ready for a wait!). When the food finally hit the table, it was a flavor bomb! My order had a little more kick than I asked for, and they forgot my eggs at first – but they made up for it by bringing them out quickly. Despite the spice surprise and the wait, the food was totally worth it. If you're down for a delicious, hands-on seafood feast and don’t mind getting a little messy, Boiling Crab will deliver!"

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Abby Ade

Long wait! But well worth it!

Mylo Palma

I went here recently with my family the service was great. The atmosphere felt like a seafood boil not much different from any other Boiling Crabs, it was packed so definitely get a reservation if your planning on going in the weekends. The food was great the shrimp was seasoned well but I would avoid the king Crab not that it was necessarily "bad" I just think it wasn't worth the price it was definitely under seasoned and I recommend making it at home for cheaper and better.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Calamari, Cajun Shrimp

David Martinez

Good shrimp

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Sasha Sarver

Servers are an absolute pleasure to talk to!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: The Whole Sha-Bang, Cajun Shrimp, Shrimp Bags

Ivan Zarate

5/5
Excellent experience

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sausage

Jiwon Choi

There tends to be a wait even on weekdays. Order plenty of shrimp, and be sure to eat at least one corn per person. Overall, the food is salty, but it goes well with the sweet taste of corn. The sausage is too salty for Koreans' tastes, so I don't think it's necessary to order it, and the crab isn't bad, but the portion is too small for the price, so I don't necessarily recommend it. The fried calamari is really, really the best! I think it would be a good idea to ask for two plastic gloves and change them once in a while.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: 옥수수

courtney gray

Just have to get the timing right or it will be a bit of a wait but totally worth it ! I love getting a margarita with my crab ? 10/10 I do recommend ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Akshata Katkar

I’m absolutely in love with The Boiling Crab! From the moment I walked in, the cool marina-style ambiance made it feel like a seafood lover’s paradise. As a first-timer, the friendly and helpful staff made sure I understood the menu and how everything works, which was a great touch.

Now, onto the food—everything was delicious! The sweet potato fries were crispy and perfectly seasoned, and the fried oysters were fresh and golden. My absolute favorite was the shrimp with garlic butter—so flavorful and cooked to perfection! But the highlight had to be the King Crab with Shabang Sauce—an explosion of flavors that’s a must-try for any seafood lover.

I also had a margarita, which paired perfectly with the meal and added a refreshing kick.

If you love seafood, this place is a dream come true. I can’t wait to go back and indulge in more! Highly recommend! ???

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sweet Potato Fries, Shrimp with Garlic Sauce, King Crab Legs

Tina Lopez

This is on point they’re boiled bag was off the hook plenty of crab shrimp potatoes sausage everything was amazing

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Johnny Shanghai

Not bad, but little bit expensive than my expectations

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Araceli Alvarado

We loved the Shrimp with Sausage.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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