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Relaxed restaurant serving a menu of fried & boiled seafood in a narrow, modest setting.
Hours
| Friday | 3–8 PM |
| Saturday | 12–8 PM |
| Sunday | 12–8 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 3–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–8 PM |
| Thursday | 3–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1696 Berryessa Rd, San Jose, CA 95133
Phone: (408) 649-6741
Website: http://www.clawshack.com/
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1696 Berryessa Rd, San Jose, CA 95133 (408) 649-6741.
Reviews
Joanna Lee
My friends and I got the (shrimp + mussel) combo bags, garlic noodles and the sampler. The Shackies sauce was good! The seafood was not overcooked and the shrimp was bouncy. I would have preferred more sauce (you can pay for extra sauce) and although I liked that the garlic noodles came with whole garlic cloves, I thought the noodles were a bit overcooked for me. The fried fish from the sampler was nice and crispy.
… moreKaitlyn Villicana-Ramirez
My husband and I were quickly seated and the menu was straight forward. We ordered our food with the Shackies sauce. The sauce was decent enough but not as thick as the menu makes it sound. The shrimp was cooked better than other places I’ve been to.
With all that being said, I had a few issues with this place. Unlike other seafood boil restaurants I’ve been to, the seafood could only be order by the pound instead of half pound increments. We got through 95% of the bag before seeing a medium length strand of black hair. I told waitstaff and was told they’d tell the kitchen. Now I didnt necessarily expect the meal to be free, but I was neither asked how they could make it right nor was I given an apology. I will not be eating here again.
… moreWith all that being said, I had a few issues with this place. Unlike other seafood boil restaurants I’ve been to, the seafood could only be order by the pound instead of half pound increments. We got through 95% of the bag before seeing a medium length strand of black hair. I told waitstaff and was told they’d tell the kitchen. Now I didnt necessarily expect the meal to be free, but I was neither asked how they could make it right nor was I given an apology. I will not be eating here again.
Alex Luu
We ordered the seafood sampler, clam chowder, and two pounds of crawfish with two flavors at medium spicy (Shackie’s and Shambalang). The staff was very friendly and explained their two popular sauces and the flavor profile to us.
The clam chowder was rich and creamy, maybe even a bit buttery, the clam was also pretty tender. (4/5)
The seafood sampler was pretty standard, came with tarter sauce and cocktail sauce. The batter was really crispy but didn’t give it much flavor most of the flavors came from the two sauce. The cocktail sauce was good, it is on the sweeter side with a hint of horseradish, which was a nice touch (3.5/5). The tarter sauce was pretty standard, just tasted like mayo and a little hint of lemon juice and relish.
The crawfish was cooked well. Better than some places I been to, where it was over cooked and a bit mushy. Both flavors were pretty decent, but I wished they added a bit more sauce. (3/5)
… moreThe clam chowder was rich and creamy, maybe even a bit buttery, the clam was also pretty tender. (4/5)
The seafood sampler was pretty standard, came with tarter sauce and cocktail sauce. The batter was really crispy but didn’t give it much flavor most of the flavors came from the two sauce. The cocktail sauce was good, it is on the sweeter side with a hint of horseradish, which was a nice touch (3.5/5). The tarter sauce was pretty standard, just tasted like mayo and a little hint of lemon juice and relish.
The crawfish was cooked well. Better than some places I been to, where it was over cooked and a bit mushy. Both flavors were pretty decent, but I wished they added a bit more sauce. (3/5)
Jacqueline Truong
Claw Shack is my favorite seafood spot in San Jose! The shrimp and crawfish are HUGE and super juicy, and their sauces are the best — especially the Shambalang and Shackie’s Sauce. You have to get the garlic bread to dip in the sauce… it’s seriously addicting. Their chicken wings and garlic noodles are also bomb! The service is always friendly and fast, and the food comes out hot and fresh every time. Definitely a must-try if you love seafood!
… moreSophie Xie
I want to give this restaurant another try. I rated it four stars because the food I ordered wasn’t particularly delicious, but based on reviews, it might have been because I didn’t choose one of their specialties. If it tastes better next time, I’ll update my review.
… moreLisa Lee
Hmm this place, i don’t know what’s the hype for this place, but their service suck and their sauce are just decent, nothing special and the shrimp were smushy and not fresh at the time we dine in.
It’s one of those restaurants that struts like it’s on a runway and all the staff who act like they’re doing you a favor by letting you eat there.
We went in while there were no seats inside the restaurant so they told us to wait outside then we saw the outdoor seating then we sat down and one of the staff gave us the menu and left… waited for 5 mins and we got a call saying now our table is ready so we went in and sat down. All the the staff were mumbling oh, thought they were sitting outside bla bla bla, then a waiter guy came by and said on, next time if you sit outside you cannot come back in side(despite there were Noone waiting at the time) so rude. No more going back there and I gave zero tips toward their unprofessional attitude.
… moreIt’s one of those restaurants that struts like it’s on a runway and all the staff who act like they’re doing you a favor by letting you eat there.
We went in while there were no seats inside the restaurant so they told us to wait outside then we saw the outdoor seating then we sat down and one of the staff gave us the menu and left… waited for 5 mins and we got a call saying now our table is ready so we went in and sat down. All the the staff were mumbling oh, thought they were sitting outside bla bla bla, then a waiter guy came by and said on, next time if you sit outside you cannot come back in side(despite there were Noone waiting at the time) so rude. No more going back there and I gave zero tips toward their unprofessional attitude.
Amy
We wanted to try a different seafood spot since we always go to the same spot so we decided to go to Claw Shack. We got the mild 1lb shrimp, 1 lb crawfish combo with the Shambalang sauce and an order of garlic noodles. Mild flavor was had a kick of slight spiciness which is the perfect mildness I was looking for. The sauce was good but it could be a bit better. I’m curious to try the other sauces they have! Garlic noodles was a good addition to the seafood since I like to have a mixture of food when eating.
Service was friendly. The servers were very attentive and kept coming up to refill our waters.
This is a great spot for seafood cravings. The spot feels comforting the moment you step in. I would definitely come back to try their other flavors!
… moreService was friendly. The servers were very attentive and kept coming up to refill our waters.
This is a great spot for seafood cravings. The spot feels comforting the moment you step in. I would definitely come back to try their other flavors!
VI V. VO
On the napkin holder there’s a description of the sauces.
I think service and food came out fast. I only got crab but everyone I was with seemed to have a good time and we all enjoyed the garlic noodles. I love that there’s a separate sink to wash hands outside the bathroom. Plenty of parking outside; friendly and attentive staff.
… moreI think service and food came out fast. I only got crab but everyone I was with seemed to have a good time and we all enjoyed the garlic noodles. I love that there’s a separate sink to wash hands outside the bathroom. Plenty of parking outside; friendly and attentive staff.
Bobbie Jutras
The food and service are great!! It’s a little pricey but understandable given the ridiculous rents businesses have to pay. My fav is the boil combo. It’s enough for 2 people and a good price. Love that you get to choose the seasoning flavor of your food and mild to hot heat. Covered outdoor seating and great music playing in the background.
… moreChristine Mamuad
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 butter could have been more garlicky and buttery. Wings were delicious as well–tried the lemon pepper (crispy and tangy) and the garlic honey (sweet) and enjoyed both. Garlic noodles were also a must, very tasty, with a hint of unexpected sweetness. Service was very pleasant and fast. Overall I would recommend a stop here.
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