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California-based The Kickin Crab makes AZ debut in Chandler

🦀 The Kickin Crab, a chain of seafood boil restaurants that originated in Southern California in 2010, has made its Arizona debut at the east end of the 99 Ranch Market plaza on the northeast corner of Chandler and Dobson in Chandler.

The food: Seafood in a bag is priced by the pound (market price changes daily) or as mix-and-match combos with corn, potatoes, and sausages.

  • Options include clams, shrimp, crawfish, mussels, dungeness crab, lobster, king crab legs, and snow crab legs.
  • Six garlic butter-based seasonings are available in five different spice levels.
  • For those who don’t want to eat with their hands, there are a few plated entrees.

The drinks: Beer, wine, and soju are available, but there’s not a full bar.

The chain: 22 locations in four states.

Hours: 3-10 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.