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Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 6076 reviews

What Emily Castro likes about Claw Shack:
The food is excellent, and the seafood is particularly delicious. However, there are times when they serve either too much sauce or not enough. I would recommend ordering extra sauce to ensure you have just the right amount. View all feedback.

What Justin Budikentjana doesn't like about Claw Shack:
If you enjoy Southern seafood boils, this place has some truly delicious options. We had no complaints about the food during our visit, but the service left much to be desired. The staff mixed up orders and weren't very attentive. I highly recommend upgrading your boil to a combo for a better experience. View all feedback.

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5.0 ★ from 18 reviews
Francesca
16.03.2023 - 08:23

Comparably good compared to the other popular seafood boil places in the area, with similar wait times. The shambalang sauce was a hit, but I felt their garlic...

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Michelle
07.03.2023 - 13:49

My brother and sister-in-law celebrated her jubilee, and we had a wonderful experience! The food was absolutely delicious! The pasta shells were cooked to perfe...

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Ryann
07.03.2023 - 13:49

The Shambalang house sauce, with its medium level of spices, is our favorite. We haven't found a similar flavor at any other Cajun-style seafood restaurant. The...

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Name
07.03.2023 - 13:49

When comparing this restaurant to other popular seafood spots in the area, which also have similar waiting times, I found the Shambalang sauce to be a standout....

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Judy
07.03.2023 - 13:49

My favorite restaurant Cajun in San Jose. I always order shrimps and shells. Besides seafood, I recommend the Clam Chowder and her garlic wing. You can skip the...

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Restaurantji
4.4 ★ from 325 reviews
Anthony
23.09.2023 - 12:45

The best in town!! On our most recent visit we had garlic noodles, crab, and crawfish.

Julia
23.09.2023 - 12:45

The store closes at 8pm. We arrived at 7:30pm. Some indoor tables were vacant, but we were only allowed to sit outdoor. They explained that they were about to c...

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Rod
23.09.2023 - 12:45

Mid-level spicey Shambalang house sauce is the best for us. Cannot find this taste from any similar cajun style seafood restaurant so far. They provide plastic...

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Lee
23.09.2023 - 12:45

The food was truly outstanding, particularly with the spicy level I selected, which exceeded my expectations! The service was equally impressive, with our meals...

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Frank
23.09.2023 - 12:45

I had a wonderful dining experience with some delicious food. The medium garlic sauce was just right, enhancing the flavors. The dish included shrimp, crawfish,...

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Google
4.7 ★ from 972 reviews
Tortas
18.11.2023 - 22:57

Meal Type: Takeout (Lunch) Price Range: $20–$30 per person Food: ★★★★★ Service: ★★★★★ Atmosphere: ★★★★★ Recommended Dish: Headless Shrimp Combo Park...

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Nancy
18.11.2023 - 22:57

The only slight downside was the difficulty in finding parking, though there is a free parking lot available. Overall, I would definitely recommend this restaur...

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Yuhim
18.11.2023 - 22:57

- Service: Dine-in - Meal Type: Dinner - Price per Person: $30–50 Overall, I would rate the food a 3, the service a 1, and the atmosphere a 2.

Usha
18.11.2023 - 22:57

I recently enjoyed a delightful brunch experience at this restaurant. The food was absolutely exceptional, earning a perfect rating of 5 for its creativity and...

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Amy
18.11.2023 - 22:57

**Service:** Dine-in **Meal Type:** Lunch **Price per person:** $20–30 **Food Rating:** 4/5 **Service Rating:** 5/5 **Atmosphere Rating:** 5/5 **Rec...

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Sirved
4.5 ★ from 1357 reviews
Jeremie
17.02.2025 - 12:10

The seafood was absolutely delicious, and the prices are fairly standard for this type of seafood restaurant, generally starting at $16 per pound. The staff was...

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Velda
17.02.2025 - 12:10

I would advise steering clear of this restaurant. I'm puzzled as to how it has a rating of 4.6 stars. The food did not meet my expectations at all. The garlic n...

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Yelp
4.0 ★ from 1 reviews
Chena
18.11.2023 - 22:57

**Service, Ambiance, and Parking:** The service was a bit hit or miss. Some staff members were very friendly, while others seemed to forget my requests. We ar...

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Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 16 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.5 ★ from 2516 reviews
Gastroranking-us
3.8 ★ from 871 reviews

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