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  • 3/5 James W. 1 year ago on Google
    We ordered the seafood in a bag (Seafood Boil) and we really enjoyed it. We got it with lobster, crab, mussels, potatoes, corn, and sausage. It was very pricey though. Our server didn't let me know there was a combo for this so I ended up paying individual prices for each item which totaled 167. I was pretty upset about that when I could have gotten the $90 combo. Our server also didn't give a bucket for the shells until I asked a different person. Next gripe is they didn't provide any utensils to open the lobster or crab so once again I had to ask then wait. All in all I'm going to say the service I received was terrible. I did NOT tip because of this. Food is pretty tasty though. I wish they would match it with good service.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 A C. 4 years ago on Google
    Yeah... I am not a fan of this dining concept. I came here and had a cup of clam chowder. I was expecting a good tasting CC.... it was ok. The rest of the table ordered the bags of food and it was a hot mess. Yup, have no intention of coming back. Just to note, the gals/waitresses were very friendly.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ray R. 11 months ago on Google
    Delicious and quick service! Will definitely return. Great server and relaxed atmosphere. Food quality and quantity was great!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Latianna B. 2 years ago on Google
    Seems I had used sauce from someone's bag. The sauce was very watery and a bit cold. There were broken up crawfish in my bag of shrimp. Threw it all away. Usually the sauce is pretty thick and flavorful. I am hoping I did not get someone else's unfinished sauce. Strongly feel I did! First time I am disappointed with my order from them.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 152 2. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited this location twice. Their calamari, shrimp tacos and clam chowder soup da bomb.....very good tasting, nice seasoning and delicious. Very friendly, helpful employees. Most likely will visit this again and try other food selection. Highly recommended, A+++++++++
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 jerry c. 7 months ago on Google
    If you like seafood, then you would probably enjoy this place like I do. The waitress was friendly and attentive, and the food was delicious like always. I will be back for more seafood on my next trip back in town.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ben D. 1 year ago on Google
    Really enjoyed our meal here. My friend and I split the calamari which was exceptional big pieces of calamari well seasoned which just the right amount of fried. Then we split a 1lb of crab with the kicken spice. Which was the perfect amount of spice not to hot but great flavor. Will be back for again soon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Russell M. 6 months ago on Google
    Low quality food. The $60 crab was cooked without being cleaned first. The guts made the meat taste bitter and disgusting. The corn was chewy and pure butter. Only good part was the shrimp and rice. Not a good experience for our vacation. Time to find a cook that knows crab.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sami Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Yummy yummy yummy... Excellent food, excellent oysters, excellent service Josh was the best. Definitely a place to go to. It was busy but we didn't have to wait.... Definitely recommend this place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tia S. 2 years ago on Google
    An expérience that is a must, get tour bib on, fish sold by the pound lobster, king crab, crayfish, oysters, muscles shrimp. Great sauces, yummy tasty and the best part use your hands get messy a fun time for all the family to have.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Thomas E. 6 months ago on Google
    Cajun Tom here from New Orleans. The trout was extremely dry and unseasoned. I had some seasoning with me (I read their menu before arriving that they charge extra for more seasoning), because I expect California food to be bland. The service was good. The atmosphere was not very good. I expect the other dishes are much better than the trout, but I won't be going back. It was not Cajun at all.

  • 5/5 Jm C. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was great shrimp was just delicious. Calamari was well prepared. SWEET POTATO FRIES eXCELLENT

  • 3/5 Christine T. 1 year ago on Google
    Don’t get the crawfish… it’s not worth it. They’re small and even eating the heads you’re not getting your monies worth. Overall good food. I like the Cajun seasoning. Pro tip make sure you get salt pepper and a lot of lemons. Fill up that little salt and pepper cup with lemon juice and dump that into your bag of seasoning. I’d say one cup of lemon juice and seasoning per item in your bag.

  • 5/5 Dark18 1 year ago on Google
    Today was my dad bday we were party of 7 people on raining day and around dinner time. It was one of my dad favorite restaurants he liked and his favorite place. Thank you, Matt and the other, for taking care of us it was best. You guys are the best, and thank you again 😄👍I wish I can rate 100/100, not 10/10, lol.

  • 5/5 annika z. 10 months ago on Google
    what I ordered is head off mild spicy shrimp , it’s fresh . Another one is seafood bread, the bread is great with the creamy taste soup. I recommend it

  • 5/5 Seamus H. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious spicy flavor seafood. The dishes are very generous, and the large set meal is suitable for two people. The lobster is very tasty.

  • 1/5 Jia H. 1 year ago on Google
    I used to go to chino hills locations a lot. After moving to Irvine, I wanted to try this location. It was quite a disappointments. The flavor was bland even though I ordered medium and spicy. There was not enough sauce The heads off shrimps had a muddy taste

  • 3/5 Abigail V. 1 year ago on Google
    I love their food but last Saturday, we noticed that their Kickin’ style sauce has changed. It wasn’t as thick and flavorful as it used to be; it was more watery. Also, the was less chopped garlic. We mentioned it to the waiter and he said it’s because the sauce needs time to thicken. We’ve had this countless times freshly made and the sauce was always, consistently thick.

  • 5/5 Johnny R. 1 year ago on Google
    This location was amazing. Despite the fact that the raw oysters were relatively immature, the shrimp is enormous (but delicious). Even in times of high demand, the personnel is excellent, and they not only appear genuinely thrilled to be there, but their Kickin' sauce is fantastic (singing and joking around with each other, in a good mood, etc.) None to report!

  • 5/5 donia n. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was amazing. Always a good time with my kids.

  • 5/5 Kellie D. 1 year ago on Google
    WOW! Just WOW! This place was absolutely DELICIOUS!! My daughter & I were in town from Denver & met my niece here last night for dinner (11/04/22) & we were blown away with everything! The seafood was so fresh & the portions were HUGE!!! There had to be at least 3-5lbs of food in our bags each! Highly recommend the All in flavor I think it’s called, that combines all of them for sure! Very tasty indeed & the staff are so friendly & attentive too!! Check this place out. You won’t be disappointed at all!!!

  • 5/5 Rodrigo S. 1 year ago on Google
    LOVE the spicy kickin sauce and the hug shrimps they have here. Been a regular here for a while, constantly love it each time.

  • 4/5 Worldbeauties 1 year ago on Google
    Shrimp 🍤 and noodles 🍜 and fries 🍟 was so yummy I

  • 5/5 Alina C. 4 years ago on Google
    This place was fantastic. The shrimp is massive, although the raw oysters were quite young (but delicious). Their Kickin' sauce is awesome, and not only are the staff great even during peak ours, but they seem genuinely happy to be working (singing and joking around with each other, in a good mood, etc.) No complaints!

  • 1/5 Erin K. 2 years ago on Google
    They always say they’re busy and block online orders and phone orders.. I check other locations and other locations never do that even if they’re crowded with people. I think the Irvine kickin crab employees are doing that on purpose. I hope the owner knows. Very inconvenient

  • 5/5 lauren w. 2 years ago on Google
    My fiancé and I LOVE coming here for our dates- they have the best food, great portions and amazing service! If you can get Kenneth for your server he will make sure you’re taken care of!

  • 5/5 Eric L. 1 year ago on Google
    I thought I was too cool to put on the plastic bib...but if you want to avoid ruining your clothes, it's a good idea. Messy goodness! The Alaskan king crab legs were huge and deeeelicious! Wear the bib.


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    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
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