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The Boiling Crab
Get messy with the best! Fresh seafood boils served spicy and saucy in a lively, hands-on dining experience.
5(5 reviews)
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About The Boiling Crab
The Boiling Crab is a popular seafood restaurant in San Jose, CA, known for its vibrant, hands-on dining where you dig into fresh seafood boils with bold, customizable sauces. Specializing in shrimp, crab, and more, we serve generous portions in a fun, casual atmosphere perfect for groups and seafood lovers. With top-notch service and a reputation for authentic spice levels, it's an unforgettable meal worth the wait. Come enjoy a messy, flavorful adventure!
Business Info
Location
71 Curtner Ave Suite 20, San Jose, CA 95125, USA
Services Offered
Seafood Boils
Fresh shrimp, crab, and other seafood cooked in customizable spicy sauces, served in bags for a hands-on feast.
Spicy Sauce Customization
Choose from a range of sauce flavors and spice levels, including extra sauce options to suit your taste.
Takeout and Dine-In
Enjoy our seafood in our lively restaurant with bibs provided, or opt for convenient takeout to eat elsewhere.
Group Dining
Perfect for gatherings with shared platters and a fun, interactive atmosphere ideal for parties and friends.
Sides and Extras
Complement your meal with items like fries and drinks, available while you wait or with your order.
Reviews
5(5 reviews)
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Jennifer Alvarez
via Google
17 days ago
Food is great totally worth the price. Not stingy on the sauce over all 10/10 great customer service. All though it does get very busy and sometimes you have to wait it’s totally worth it!
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Disgustingly Nativityvia Google
about 2 months ago
Just had the Boiling Crab on Curtner Avenue and wow, it was a real experience! It got pretty busy – we waited about 20 minutes for a table around 3pm. They gave us bibs and everything, which was fun. The shrimp bags were good, but I noticed they seemed to use less sauce this time, so we ordered extra. The staff was super friendly and attentive, which made a big difference. Parking was a bit tricky, so arriving earlier would be a good idea. Definitely recommend if you’re up for getting messy and enjoying some seriously spicy seafood!
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jannet romerovia Google
3 months ago
Just a heads up of what to expect a long wait time for dine in. I highly recommend take your food to go and eat outside thiers chairs and tables. That's just suggestion Food is amazing
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Helenvia Google
7 months ago
First time trying this seafood boil after hearing rave reviews about them! This was the BEST and most efficient seafood meal I’ve ever encountered. Service is top notch, ordering was simple, and it was quite an experience getting your hands dirty. I often complain about places labelling items as spicy when it’s not… I was wildly impressed that their spice levels are actually spicy! The fries were a great pair to the seafood and I had zero complaints or concerns about this entire dining experience. Can’t wait to come back!
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Patty Nunezvia Google
almost 2 years ago
While out touring properties in San Jose, we decided to stop by Boiling Crab for an early dinner. The wait wasn't bad, considering it was around 3 PM and they open at 2pm, we only had to wait about 20 minutes. What i like J’s as we wait we are able to enjoy a drink of our choice while waiting for a table. The food was delicious, although I noticed that the shrimp bags seemed to have less sauce this time around. It felt like they had reduced the amount of sauce, prompting us to order extra sauce for an additional charge, which wasn't a big issue, but it was a noticeable difference compared to previous visits. Despite this, the overall service was exceptional, as always. The waitress was consistently friendly and attentive throughout our meal. One interesting observation was that they allowed a lady to sell balloons to customers, which provided a unique form of entertainment, especially for children. Overall, I definitely recommend this spot. Arriving earlier to beat the crowd and minimize wait times is advisable, given that they open at 2 PM.
