The Boiling Crab is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp in San Jose.

1. The Boiling Crab

8.2
71 Curtner Ave Ste 20 (at Monterey Rd), San Jose, CA
Seafood Restaurant · South San Jose · 71 tips and reviews

Karina G.Karina GM: King crab, shrimp, & corn on the cobb are the best!

Sonny M.Sonny Mangundayao: Great great lunch! Feasted on fresh oysters, shrimp and king crab.

Cheryl G.Cheryl Gomes: The king crab legs and shrimp were amazing..the best I have had so far in the US..I dare you to try the XXX level of spiciness. My lips are still tingling from the spiciness and trust me I know hot!!

Poor House Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp in San Jose.

2. Poor House Bistro

8.3
317 W Saint John St (at W San Fernando St), San Jose, CA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Central San Jose · 62 tips and reviews

RondaRonda: Sausage bread dipped in the bbq shrimp sauce = awesome!

Bhargav G.Bhargav Golla: BBQ Shrimp Jambalaya was delicious

DD: Loved the shrimp po boy

The Boiling Crab is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp in San Jose.

3. The Boiling Crab

7.3
1631 E Capitol Expy Ste 101 (at Silver Creek Rd.), San Jose, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Evergreen · 90 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Clark: Just get anything from the menu (my favorite is the super juicy and meaty shrimp). EVERYTHING is good

JET M.JET Mendez: I can't wait to go back again! Love the pound shrimp with the whole she-bang! LOVED every bite!!!

CryssCryss: Get the snow crab, shrimp or sausage in the whole sha-bang seasonings in medium! It is sooo good!!!!!!

Crawdaddy is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp in San Jose.

4. Crawdaddy

7.8
779 Story Rd. (at Lucretia Ave.), San Jose, CA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Central San Jose · 24 tips and reviews

Naomi P.Naomi Pestanas: Go with a group of friends, order 1 lb or more of shrimp, and enjoy. Top 40 music in the background + flat screen televisions + good company = Good Times!

Marc Y.Marc Yu: The mild shrimp is to die for...

Derrick M.Derrick Matsuda: Buttered shrimp with Cajon and sweet potatoe fries was awesome!

Dia De Pesca Si Food is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp in San Jose.

5. Dia De Pesca Si Food

8.3
55 N Bascom Ave (at Cecil Ave), San Jose, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Central San Jose · 56 tips and reviews

Alex Q.Alex Quezada: Shrimp and octopus tostadas are amazing!

Cameron G.Cameron Garcia: The hands down best fish taco we've ever had! Choose from Tilapia, Snapper, Salmon, Halibut (fresh & breaded), Tuna, Prawn, Scallops, Crab, and Octopus. Parking is limited and they only accept cash.

Anna J.Anna James: Copa De Camarón, delicious cocktail of fresh prawns, tomatoes and avocado. Ostiones Rockefela is also good, a bit cheesy. Burritos and chimichanga are just ok.

The Kickin' Crab is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp in San Jose.

6. The Kickin' Crab

8.5
2675 Cropley Ave (at N Capitol Ave), San Jose, CA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

RachelleRachelle: It was good...fish tacos are delicious...and im sure the garlic noodles are too because they ran out so we couldnt try them. Their combo deals are worth it! We still had a lot of shrimp left over...

Cindicupcaking N.Cindicupcaking Nguyen: Shrimps here are not fresh. They tasted like paste..not crunchy as fresh/live ones are. Kickin crab sauce is good though. Parking situation is bad.

Chris L.Chris L: shrimp, corn, lobster

La Cueva Mex Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp in San Jose.

7. La Cueva Mex Grill

8.6
18486 Prospect Rd, Saratoga, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews

Bill B.Bill Bumgarner: Try the Seafood Stuffed Chile Rellenos - Heaven. Chile rellenos stuffed with crab shrimp and fish!

Julia K.Julia K: Shrimp burrito - great sauce and addition of mango

Arian E.Arian Evans: Seabass tacos. Carnitas anything. Shrimp burrito. Green sauce. Mexican Heaven. Love this place. Owners are cool as shit too!

Adelita’s Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp in San Jose.

8. Adelita’s Taqueria

8.5
1896 Curtner Ave (at Leigh Ave.), San Jose, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Cambrian · 61 tips and reviews

Andrew S.Andrew Shebanow: The shrimp super tacos are awesome

Dave G.Dave Gabbett: Great menu. You can't go wrong at Adelita's. Dynamite prawns, beef, and pork! Off the hook!!

Dave G.Dave Gabbett: Try the super prawn tacos. Fantastico!

Sweet Mango is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp in San Jose.

9. Sweet Mango

7.5
1040 Willow St (at Blewett Ave), San Jose, CA
Asian Restaurant · Willow Glen · 31 tips and reviews

SophieSophie: Make sure you have the shrimp / chicken in salad cups ( totally renamed it right there XD) they're delicious =3

PaulinaPaulina: Lunch specials are a good deal. Lunch service on a Saturday was quite speedy. I was in and out in about 30 minutes. The honey walnut prawns I ordered were covered in too much batter though.

Daphne V.Daphne Vitor: The service is excellent, everything is delicious especially the coconut curry shrimp and the pineapple rice. I highly recommend this place!

Hue Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp in San Jose.

10. Hue Restaurant

8.6
3005 Silver Creek Rd #190 (at King Rd), San Jose, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Evergreen · 11 tips and reviews

Sherry K.Sherry Kiet: Love it it's so much cleaner then other place however beware of the lunch rush n weekend groups they are normally quite packed most days def awesome place for viet food - my fav is the shrimp plates

Sherry K.Sherry Kiet: Love it for Thier shrimp plates

Karina N.Karina N: #20 is a popular dish: Mi Quang, tumeric noodle soup $12.95 and #3 Banh Ram It: steamed dumpling that taste like savory mochi, atop fried dumplings with shrimp and pork! ($5.5)

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp in San Jose.

11. The Cheesecake Factory

8.1
925 Blossom Hill Rd Ste 1717, San Jose, CA
American Restaurant · Blossom Valley · 102 tips and reviews

Michael P.Michael Parks: Beautiful view near the portofino/yacht deck! Highly recommended! My favorites are the Avocado Eggrolls and Cajun Jambalaya Pasta, filled w/ chicken and shrimp. Yummo!

CORYLAVELCORYLAVEL: Try the Shrimp Sandwhich its the best!

SaraSara: Try the popcorn shrimp! It's amazing!

Mandarin Gourmet Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp in San Jose.

12. Mandarin Gourmet Restaurant

8.1
5560 Santa Teresa Blvd (at Blossom Hill Rd.), San Jose, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Blossom Valley · 16 tips and reviews

Ros R.Ros Rueda: Get the sesame chicken & shrimp fried rice

Donna D.Donna Daring-Ghiggeri: The minced chicken in lettuce cups and the walnut prawns are a must!

Ryan O.Ryan Ota: Dry fried string beans are awesome

Sam's ChowderMobile is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp in San Jose.

13. Sam's ChowderMobile

7.7
Mountain View, CA
Food Truck · 19 tips and reviews

John M.John Martinez: OMG! the Maine lobster roll is rediculous. The shrimp louis salad is fresh and delicious. Clam chowder was yummy.

Serena T.Serena T: Get the Shrimp Po Boy!

Tatyana K.Tatyana K: Lobster Roll is great. Shrimp Po'boy is alright, tiny shrimp falls out from the sandwich

Tequilas Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp in San Jose.

14. Tequilas Taqueria

7.9
1056 Leigh Ave, (at Southwest Expy.), San Jose, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Jen C.Jen Chaney: get the shrimp ceviche*

VV: Michiladas are good I ordered extra shrimp on mine. The nachos are over priced and greasy. Will definately go back for the drinks and might try out some of the other items on the menu.

VV: Ask for extra shrimp

Claw Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp in San Jose.

15. Claw Shack

8.3
1696 Berryessa Rd (Lundy), San Jose, CA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Cetavia D.Cetavia D'jurgin: Headless shrimp with Shambalang sause

Cindy M.Cindy Ma: Such a fun experience! We got the shambalang sauce with the 2 lb headless shrimp combo, which comes with 2 corns, 2 potatoes (YUM) and sausages. 1 lb in each it got a too salty and we got full.

Peggy C.Peggy C: Get the shambalang!