The Kickin' Crab - Olivette, Missouri

Mary P.

Omg es muy delicioso 😋

M F.

We love seafood boil, so this place is just calling us to be tried. We came on a weeknight, and there was no wait. Service was friendly and on time. We were privided with bibs, plastic gloves, and crab tools 😆
The snow crabs and shrimps were excellently cooked. However, the lemon garlic sauce was watery and on the bland side. Maybe reduce it more so we can get all that sauce goodness?
Unfortunately, for the volume of seafood in a bag, and even with potatoes, corn and sausage, it's pricey for its portion. We can get twice that volume for its price in another St. Louus restaurant with the same delicious quality.

Selena P.

ive been coming here muitple times and always recommend to freinds. But Is this what will you get while telling them the shrimps headon the last few time was too soft n not really fresh? Looklike my food wasnt wash tho

THAT G. L.

So a quick story I was just up there Monday and paid 59$ and some change for the snow crab special add an extra cluster no sausage extra potatoes sauce on the side in a (big cup!!!!!!!) go in today for the same thing and now they were trying to over charge me a extra 8$ for the sauce being in the big cup I explained that I come in all the time not to mention I tip everytime not today the two girl arguing back and forward with me then I ask to speak to the manager he comes out denning that they do that and told me to point out the person and he’ll fire them ? Wtf management and pricing is messed up

Charlese H. M.

I had 3lbs of shrimp seafood boil, gumbo and shrimp tacos.My food was quite tasty with minor issues. The gumbo was too saucy and didn’t have enough ingredients that actually makes the standard gumbo. The shrimp tacos were good but I would not buy tacos from there again. It didn’t hit the spot. The boil was extremely good however my corn needed a bit more steam.. it was too hard.

M H.

I was introduced to this place after being asked how I felt about a crawfish boil (a southern coworker was missing home) and I politely mentioned crawfish aren't my thing. Then, I was introduced to the amazingly flavorful menu of Kickin' Crab and the delicious half and half shrimp and crab boil bag with Kickin' Style (and sausage replaced with an extra potato). Been here 3 times, it's so good I have no pictures because I'm soooooo focused on the double bagged edible gold. The staff are great, the set up is perfect, the spice options are perfection, and the price is a great value! Do yourself a favor and plan a trip that will rich your world on what a boil can be, too.

Kheper-Ka-Heru J.

This is definitely one of those reasons. I wish we could give fractions of stars. Because this did not even deserve one star.

We visited Kicking Crab last night with my family while in town for the weekend, based on my sister’s recommendation. Unfortunately, our experience was deeply disappointing from start to finish.

Upon entering, we noticed pictures plastered all over the glass entrance of people who allegedly left without paying. This gave the place an unwelcoming vibe right from the start. Additionally, we were forced to sign a waiver outlining restrictions about splitting checks, mandatory 18% gratuity, and other unnecessary conditions—something I’ve never encountered at other restaurants.

The staff seemed disorganized, and while the service was passable, it was clear they weren’t properly trained. The food itself was mediocre at best. It was overly buttered, watered down, and lacked the flavor you’d expect from a seafood establishment. To make matters worse, the next day, 3 of three 4 of us, who ate the seafood bags, experienced severe stomach cramps and diarrhea—a clear sign that the food quality was questionable at best.

The forced 18% gratuity, especially given the quality of service and food, felt unjustified. For every $100 spent, we were required to leave a $18 tip, which far exceeded what I felt the experience warranted. We spent about $350 for 6 adults and 1 child. ÷ about $40 tip.

My advice: Avoid Kicking Crab at all costs. The food isn’t worth the price or the health risk, and the atmosphere is more off-putting than inviting. Save your money and find a better seafood spot.

Tommy M.

Wow I literally want to soak anything in this "sauc" kickin style "all of the above" I mean tons of flavor not too spicy chunks of garlic. I couldn't get enough! If I lived closer I would be broke eating here probably 3 time a week. So so good! Gloves off no bib just go in reckless and you will not regret it!