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RestaurantsThe Kickin' Crab

The Kickin' Crab

10 reviewsClosed12pm - 10pm
๐ŸฆžSeafood Restaurant๐ŸŽ‰Celebration๐Ÿ‘ฏGroup HangoutโœจQuick & EasyFamily TimeJust Because
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๐Ÿ“8300 La Palma Ave (at Stanton Ave), Buena Park, CA 90620, US
๐Ÿ“ž(714) 828-8788
๐ŸŒthekickincrab.com
Business Hours
Monday
12pm - 10pm
Tuesday
12pm - 10pm
Wednesday
12pm - 10pm
Thursday
12pm - 10pm
Friday
12pm - 10pm
Saturday
12pm - 10pm
Sunday
12pm - 10pm

*Business hours may change on holidays

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๐Ÿ“8300 La Palma Ave (at Stanton Ave), Buena Park, CA 90620, US
๐Ÿ“ž(714) 828-8788
๐ŸŒthekickincrab.com
Business Hours
Monday
12pm - 10pm
Tuesday
12pm - 10pm
Wednesday
12pm - 10pm
Thursday
12pm - 10pm
Friday
12pm - 10pm
Saturday
12pm - 10pm
Sunday
12pm - 10pm

*Business hours may change on holidays

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About

The Kickin' Crab is a lively Cajun seafood restaurant in Buena Park, CA, known for its hands-on dining experience where guests dig in without plates or utensils, just their hands and a bib. The menu centers on fresh seafood boils drenched in signature KC sauces, with bold spicy, sweet, and tangy flavor profiles. Regulars rave about the garlic noodles and the Kickin' style sauce, with medium spice that brings real heat. The casual, vibrant atmosphere suits everything from family dinners and group hangouts to birthday celebrations. The space works well for larger gatherings, so it fits both intimate family meals and bigger group occasions.

Highlights

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Hands-on seafood boilsGuests dig into fresh catches with no plates or utensils, just hands and a bib.
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Signature KC saucesThe Kickin' style sauce blends spicy, sweet, and tangy flavors in every bag.
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Must-order garlic noodlesReviewers consistently call the garlic noodles a standout side worth ordering every visit.
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Great for groupsThe vibrant, casual atmosphere suits family dinners, celebrations, and group hangouts alike.

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