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San Jose II, CA

Your San Jose spot for kickin’ seafood by the pound, tossed in sauce and served in a bag.

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The Kickin’ Crab in San Jose, CA.
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Address

1735 E. Capitol Expressway San Jose, CA 95121 Corner of Capitol Expressway & Silver Creek Rd
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Hours

Mon–Thu
3 PM – 9 PM
Fri
3 PM – 10 PM
Sat
12 PM – 10 PM
Sun
12 PM – 9 PM

Last phone and online orders 30 minutes before closing.

Call this restaurant

(408) 809-8888

Questions about your order or a big group? Call us during opening hours.

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Pick up at the restaurant, or get it delivered through DoorDash.

About The Kickin’ Crab San Jose

The Kickin’ Crab San Jose is a Cajun seafood boil restaurant at 1735 E. Capitol Expressway in San Jose, CA 95121 (Corner of Capitol Expressway & Silver Creek Rd). Pick your seafood by the pound, from crawfish and shrimp to snow crab legs, Dungeness, lobster, clams and mussels. Choose a sauce (Garlic Butter, Cajun, Lemon Pepper, Louisiana, KC Fiesta or Kickin’ Style), pick your heat from Extra Mild to Spicy Spicy, and it comes to the table in a bag. Add corn, potatoes, boiled egg or sausage if you like. No plates, no utensils, just hands and a bib.

Not in the mood for a boil? The menu also has appetizers like fried shrimp, wings and Cajun fries, seafood on a plate, garlic noodles and combo deals built for sharing. Order online for pickup or get delivery through DoorDash, and check the allergen guide if anyone at your table has a food allergy.

Hours are Mon–Thu 3 PM – 9 PM, Fri 3 PM – 10 PM, Sat 12 PM – 10 PM and Sun 12 PM – 9 PM, with last phone and online orders 30 minutes before closing. Call (408) 809-8888 with questions about your order or a big group.

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What are the hours at The Kickin’ Crab San Jose?

Open Mon–Thu 3 PM – 9 PM, Fri 3 PM – 10 PM, Sat 12 PM – 10 PM and Sun 12 PM – 9 PM. Last phone and online orders are taken 30 minutes before closing.

Does The Kickin’ Crab San Jose offer takeout and delivery?

Yes. Order online for pickup through DoorDash, or get it delivered through DoorDash. Order pickup (opens in a new tab) · DoorDash (opens in a new tab)

Where is The Kickin’ Crab San Jose?

1735 E. Capitol Expressway, San Jose, CA 95121. We’re on East Capitol Expressway at Silver Creek Road, near the Capitol light rail station and Eastridge mall, with a large lot for parking. Call (408) 809-8888 if you need help finding us. Get directions (opens in a new tab)

What should I order on a first visit?

Start with a pound of shrimp or crawfish in Kickin’ Style sauce at Mild or Medium, add corn and potatoes, and put on a bib. Snow crab legs and the combo deals are popular picks for sharing.

Is there an allergen guide?

Yes. Our allergen guide lists the major allergens in every standard recipe and notes which items are cooked in a shared fryer. Tell your server about any allergy before you order. Open the allergen guide

Can I see the menu and prices?

The full menu is on this site. Prices are set by each restaurant, so call (408) 809-8888 for today’s pricing. See the menu

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