Kick n Boil Crab Seafood Boil — Restaurant in Santa Ana

We were really in the mood for a seafood boil and this place definitely hit the spot. It's $40 AYCE, but we couldn't possibly have eaten more than the 4 pots we got (2 each). We debated getting one of the non AYCE so we had better fish options but I think in the end this was fine. You're limited to crawfish, clams, mussels, and unpeeled shrimp. Plus corn, sausage, potatoes, and sides. I really enjoyed the mussels and clams. Crawfish always seem like too much work but if you're into that these are fine. The shrimp are pretty large but those also are a fair amount of work usually. We tried all three sauces (really two: peppercorn or butter, with the third option being a mixture of the two). The peppercorn was the least appealing, but they were all pretty tasty.

The sides were obligatory but don't waste your time. The calamari is calamari, the edamame was a bit soggy, and the garlic noodles weren't worth the stomach space.

Service was super friendly. However, we were the only people in the restaurant and it seemed like it took a long time to get everything, so I can't imagine what it's like when the restaurant is busier. Not shy about giving extra gloves, but I do wish there was a change out of trays between pots (this may just be my own bias and not actually...

This place felt like an honest and trustworthy restaurant. At some places, crab legs often come with little to no meat, but here, they were fully packed with meat and not overly salty. The meat was easy to pull out, and dipping it into their "Mlem Mlem Crab House Sauce" created an explosion of ocean flavors in your mouth. The sauce wasn’t overly salty, which made it enjoyable from start to finish without becoming overwhelming.

The shrimp were also plump, large, and delicious. Their garlic noodles were absolutely amazing—soft and silky noodles perfectly paired with butter and sauce, offering a smooth, satisfying bite. The garlic flavor was rich and nutty, making it irresistible. The fries, which are freshly cut and fried in-house, were fluffy and free from any rough or grainy texture.

Seafood restaurants need to maintain high hygiene standards, and this place nailed it. The restaurant’s interior was clean, and even the restrooms were spotless, which made the dining experience feel safe and enjoyable. Definitely a place...

We noticed a new restaurant in the shopping center that offered sea food broil. We decided to check it out. Our server Isabella was amazing. She gave us a real good breakdown of the menu and her personal favorites from there. We decided to go with the #1 combo, it offers 4 different options and 3 to chose from. We went with the shrimp and mussles. They were delicious. She explained the seasonings and the spicy levels. She also explained that they offer peeled and devained shrimp. That option was perfect as we prefer to lessen the mess. Our food came out quick and freshly cooked! Our server made everything such a great experience, so friendly and attentive. She made sure out drinks were regularly filled and brought us extra lemons. Would definitely...