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The Boiling Crab
Seafood Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$
South San Jose, San Jose
"whole shabang shrimp"(7 Tips)
"Not the case with the crawfish, though."(7 Tips)
"King crab, shrimp, & corn on the cobb are the best!"(5 Tips)
"You can get half pounds of shrimp for $5!"(3 Tips)
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Jay MarJanuary 8, 2018Shrimp, veg/sausage mix are fantastic!! Very tasty spice mix, best Cajun in the South Bay! A bit expensive for take-out; friendly staff!
Cheryl GomesMay 12, 2015The king crab legs and shrimp were amazing..the best I have had so far in the US..I dare you to try the XXX level of spiciness. My lips are still tingling from the spiciness and trust me I know hot!!
Samuel ParkMarch 17, 2013If you plan in eating dinner, be prepared to wait a longggg time. If you live nearby, get it to go and eat at home! They even give you the wax paper and the bibs so the cleanup required is minimal.
Angel LeonNovember 23, 2019I love this restaurant’s concept. King crab is very good, service was superb. Waiting line is long but it worth it.
Milli ParkusOctober 4, 2016Crab, shrimps, oysters! Excellent! The best seafood place, price was excellent. Worth waiting for 1.5 hours just to eat!
- Nelson BradleyMay 20, 2017The whole shabang shrimp is really tasty and you can get a table cover to go to enjoy at home without the crowds.
Jenny TranJune 6, 2015I dun rec this lv of hotness unless you can take the heat. Even then, too spicy takes away the flavors of fries. I would go Med.
Billy SeolSeptember 14, 2015if you live near the area, order to go and reduce the wait time by 100x and eat at your place like a king
Waiters/waitresses are nice but can be incompetent. People who eat here are very rude & cut in line/take your spot if you have the same name, so be assertive. Get the sweet potato fries w/ your order!- Half pound of shrimp with the whole shebang and sweet potato fries! Hell yeah! Avg wait time is 1.5 hours so be sure to bring good company!
Kris Vera-PhillipsSeptember 20, 2012Try the The Whole Sha-Bang Crawfish - #kvpinmybelly : w/ @CateCauguiran @atrin @jcqlncarter. Spicy, salty butter goodness over #crayfish. Wowa!
Make sure to make it here 2 hours before you even feel hungry .. Long line buddy :) or you must order to go!- Whole sha-bang XXX or you're not eating to it's full potential! You can get half pounds of shrimp for $5!
- Jenny TranJune 6, 2015Crawfish with Cajun spice. It was alright. I perfered the whole shabang sauce more.
CyndiAugust 15, 2011Leave your name and shop around the plaza while you wait. The wait times are crazzyyy long! Plus there's awesome stores to waste time in.
Jessica BrownMarch 25, 2013Make sure if you say your party is four, that all four people are there ready to sit or you will be bumped!
Serena TAugust 10, 2013Use the limes to take the mess of your hands, then wash hands in the bathroom. It's less messier this way, and your hands smell better!
kristinJanuary 28, 2013Get here early! Wait is at least an hour long. Crab and shrimp is good with the "whole sha-bang" sauce
Crawfish sucks! Get medium, whole shabang lb. of shrimp + sweet potato fries. & most importantly, be very patient! Wait duriny peak hrs = 1.5-2 hrs
Anna VuJuly 25, 2011Sweet potato fries and lemon pepper chicken are some delish sides to go with the pounds of crawfish you're ordering
Michael ChangApril 22, 2013Shrimp, corn on the cob, Cajun fries, and a Corona. Guaranteed satisfaction!- Seriously so worth the drive from where I live. They should open a branch in SF.
Togo is way faster.... However every Togo I have had was really half assed I noticed I get way more shrimp eating in then togo
This location is much bigger than the one on E Capitol Expressway, so you DON'T need to come 30mins-1hr before they open to wait in line. 
Karim RahmanFebruary 17, 2013Push everybody off the one bench outside so you can lay down and sun tan
If you from the 707 & drove all the way here to eat, u better come visit me at Chase... it's in the same plaza ;)
I dream of the XXX whole shebang sauce... Drizzled on everything.
Better to go on a weekday. Weekend can leave you waiting for an hour plus!
- Never go during the hours of 530-9! Way too crazy and the workers get sloppy with the waiting list and forget who's there! 2+ hour wait during that time
Shikamaru NaraSeptember 17, 2014Unique experience, but the food is mediocre and the service is subpar. The food is something you can cook up yourself at home. Place is extremely packed. In my opinion it sucks.
Expect to wait at least 45 minutes, check Yelp waitlist! Target is close by if you get stuck with a really long wait.
- Anthony TadinaSeptember 6, 2011You can get half pounds of shrimp! Not the case with the crawfish, though.
Eduardo HigaredaApril 7, 20142 hour wait time for a table for 2 people?!?!?! Seriously?? Dont bother waiting for a table, take it to go and save the tip for some more food.
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The Boiling Crab
71 Curtner Ave Ste 20 (at Monterey Rd)
San Jose, CA 95125
United States
San Jose, CA 95125
United States
Closed until Noon (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 3:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Noon–10:00 PM
(408) 297-2322
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No
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Yes (incl. Visa & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Parking
Yes
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