The Boiling Crab

Name: The Boiling Crab
Address: 71 Curtner Ave Suite 20, San Jose, California, 95125, US
Telephone: (408) 297-2322
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.50

Seafood restaurant, Cajun restaurant, Crab house, Creole restaurant, Family restaurant, Restaurant

Location: 71 Curtner Ave Suite 20, San Jose, CA 95125, United States
Located in: Plant Shopping Center
Phone: (408) 297-2322
Price: $$

Opening hours

Sunday: 12-10 pm
Monday: 3-10 pm
Tuesday: 3-10 pm
Wednesday: 3-10 pm
Thursday: 3-10 pm
Friday: 3-10 pm
Saturday: 12-10 pm

Food & drink

Vibe

Oyster

Onion

Michelada

True crabs

Sweet potato

Lobster

Clams

Cola

Lemon

By owner

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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.

Owner response

Hi Patty, thank you for taking the time to give your feedback.
We have not changed the sauce amount, and we sincerely apologize for any inconsistency.
Looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Please let us know about your future experiences!

We stopped by around 2pm after a field trip with my family.
They had a line still and it was a good 35-40 min to get a table, party of 3 on a Saturday.
But, totally worth it.
Excellent customer service, friendly staff and above all, food was amazing.
We had shrimp & crawfish and fried shrimp & catfish and pfffff!! Tasty, fresh & well prepared.
The Michelada was also a nice surprise, give it a try!

Owner response

Hi Noel, we are so glad you enjoyed TBC! Thanks for taking the time to leave this great review.
We love hearing from our customers!

The staff/servers were kind and very attentive.
They made our first time experience truly enjoyable (it was secretly my birthday even, so that was very nice).
The food was also delicious and affordable, so kudos to the cooks! Equally amazing work behind the scenes.
👏 Would definitely recommend this location and come again!

Owner response

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review.
We're thrilled to hear that our staff provided great service and made your birthday celebration enjoyable.
We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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