Reviews

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.

Reviews from various websites

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5.0 ★ from 18 reviews
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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Jacinto
07.03.2023 - 13:49

I'm a lover of seafood and this place hits the spot! Absolutely love the flavor options and all the food is delicious. I highly recommend a visit here!

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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Emily
23.09.2023 - 12:45

The food here is outstanding, especially the seafood, which is truly delightful. However, I've noticed that they occasionally serve too much sauce or not enough...

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gavin
23.09.2023 - 12:45

The food was delicious, but we were charged for an extra rice that we didn't order.

Google
4.7 ★ from 972 reviews
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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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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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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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.

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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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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