The Boiling Crab San Jose Menu (Update 2025)

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Welcome to The Boiling Crab San Jose, where the flavors of Cajun and Creole cuisine unite in an immersive seafood experience. Located at 71 Curtner Ave, this vibrant eatery embraces the joy of a classic seafood boil, allowing diners to craft their perfect dish. You'll find an enticing array of catches, from succulent shrimp and crawfish to flavorful clams and Dungeness crab, all enhanced by the signature Whole Shabang sauce, bursting with garlic and butter.

  • Highlight Dishes:
    • 10 Pc. Lemon Pepper Wings: Crispy and zesty, a must-try appetizer.
    • Fried Catfish Basket: Hand-tossed, golden fried fillets that will delight your palate.
    • Cajun Fries: A perfect complement, seasoned to perfection.

Each dish is crafted with care, ready to transport you to the coasts of Louisiana. The Boiling Crab is not just a meal; it's an adventure for your taste buds.

What's Your Catch I Like It Fried Extras

What's Your Catch

Mussels (Lb.)

Whole, Green-Lipped mussels from New Zealand. 160-870 cal.
$15.00

Snow Crab Legs

Each order is one cluster: half a body with 4-5 legs, including the claw. Prices may vary from in-store purchase. 100-820 cal.
$44.00

Dungeness Crab- Frozen

Frozen
$55.00

Shrimp

corn and potatoes can be added for an additional charge
$17.00

Blue Crab

Seasonal.
$24.00

6 Oysters

6 pieces
$19.50

Lobster

Seasonal.
$99.00

1/2 Order Of Shrimp

Whole, shell-on, peel-and-eat shrimp. 270 - 860 Cal.
$8.50

Live Dungeness Crab (Seasonal)

Seasonal.
$80.00

Clams (Lb.)

Whole Manila clams from Washington. 90-820 cal.
$16.00

King Crab Legs

From the Bering Sea region. Each order is approximately 2-3 legs/claw. Prices may vary from in-store purchase. 100-870 cal.
$95.00

Live Crawfish (Seasonal)

corn and potatoes can be added for an additional charge
$20.00

Crawfish (Frozen) (Lb.)

corn and potatoes can be added for an additional charge
$15.00

Fries With No Seasoning

French Fries with no seasoning
$7.00

Half Order Of Crab Fries

Your choice of Cajun or lemon pepper fries topped with real blue crab meat and drizzled with our house-made garlic aioli sauce.
$9.50

Fried Calamari

Each selection is made to order, hand-tossed in our homemade batter and fried to perfection. Served with a side of house-made cocktail sauce. 810 cal.
$11.00

Sweet Potato Fries

Made from sweet and savory sweet potatoes. 690 cal.
$7.50

6 Pc. Cajun Wings

6 pieces
$12.50

Fried Catfish Basket

Four fillets of catfish hand-tossed in our homemade batter and fried to perfection. Served with a side of house-made tartar sauce. Choice of Cajun or Lemon Pepper fries.1570 cal.
$14.00

Shabang Bang Scallops

Golden-fried sea scallops tossed in our signature Whole Shabang sauce. Served with steamed jasmine white rice.
$18.00

Full Order Of Crab Fries

Your choice of Cajun or lemon pepper fries topped with real blue crab meat and drizzled with our house-made garlic aioli sauce.
$16.00

6 Pc. Lemon Pepper Wings

6 pieces
$12.50

Chicken Tenders Basket
$12.00

Fried Scallops

Sea scallops are hand-tossed in our homemade batter and golden-fried to perfection. Comes with your choice of Cajun or Lemon Pepper fries.
$18.00

Kid's Chicken Tenders

Each selection is made to order, hand-tossed in our homemade batter and fried to perfection. Served with side of BBQ sauce. Choice of Cajun or Lemon Pepper fries. 650 cal.
$7.00

Lemon Pepper Fries

French fries with our zesty house-blended Lemon Pepper seasoning. 580 cal.
$7.00

10 Pc. Cajun Wings

10 pieces
$19.00

Cajun Fries

French fries with our house-blended Rajun Cajun seasoning. 580 cal.
$7.00

Shabang Bang Shrimp

Our golden fried shrimp tossed in our signature Whole Sha-Bang sauce, served with a scoop of steamed jasmine rice. 1080 Cal.
$13.00

Fried Oysters

Each selection is made to order, hand-tossed in our homemade batter and fried to perfection. Served with a side of house-made G's sauce. 440 cal.
$13.00

Fried Shrimp Basket

Ten shrimp hand-tossed in our homemade batter and fried to perfection. Served with a side of house-made cocktail sauce. Choice of Cajun or Lemon Pepper fries.980 cal.
$15.00

Soft Shell Crab Basket

Two young blue crabs hand-tossed in our homemade batter and fried to perfection. Served with a side of house-made cocktail sauce. Includes Cajun or LP fries. 830 cal.
$17.00

10 Pc. Lemon Pepper Wings

10 pieces
$19.00

I Like It Fried

Extras

Extra Condiments

70-400 cal.
$0.75

Sausages 1 Link

Juicy andouille sausage. Each link is approximately 15 pieces or ½ pound. 540 cal.
$8.00

Steamed Rice

Steamed jasmine white rice. 370 cal.
$2.75

Cajun Fries

French fries with our house-blended Rajun Cajun seasoning. 580 cal.
$7.00

Potatoes (3 Pcs)

Each order is 3 whole red potatoes. 190-550 cal.
$2.75

Gumbo Without Rice (Cup)

Traditional gumbo with okra, celery, bell pepper, crab, sausage, and shrimp. To EXCLUDE okra, sausage or shrimp, please specify under special Instructions. 130-180 cal.
$8.00

Sweet Potato Fries

Made from sweet and savory sweet potatoes. 690 cal.
$7.50

Cajun Chowder With Rice (Cup)

Rich tomato-and-cream chowder with jasmine rice, crab, sausage, and shrimp. A house recipe! To EXCLUDE sausage or shrimp, please specify under special Instructions. 420-430 cal.
$8.50

Cajun Chowder Without Rice (Cup)

Rich tomato-and-cream chowder with crab, sausage, and shrimp. A house recipe! To EXCLUDE sausage or shrimp, please specify under special Instructions. 420-430 cal.
$8.50

Corn On The Cob (Each)

Half a cob of yellow sweet corn. 90-270 Cal.
$2.10

Gumbo With Rice (Cup)

Traditional gumbo with jasmine rice, okra, celery, bell pepper, crab, sausage, and shrimp. To EXCLUDE okra, sausage or shrimp, please specify under special Instructions. 130-180 cal.
$8.00

Lemon Pepper Fries

French fries with our zesty house-blended Lemon Pepper seasoning. 580 cal.
$7.00

3 Eggs

3 whole hard boiled eggs.
$4.50

Extra Juicy (Cup)

Extra broth
$5.00