Kickin Seafood Brings Cajun Boils to Orem

The public consensus

Kickin Seafood holds a 4.4 Google rating from 995 reviews, signaling broad approval for its hands-on Cajun seafood experience. The strongest patterns in recent public feedback are flavorful seasoning, seafood served hot and helpful service. Diners frequently frame the restaurant as a worthwhile option for Cajun-style seafood in Utah County, with one reviewer ranking it above similar places across both Utah and Salt Lake counties.

This is not a restrained seafood dinner. Meals arrive built around shellfish, spice and a certain amount of tabletop disorder. Bibs, gloves, paper towels, scissors and plastic table coverings were all noted by one diner. That setup says plenty about the appeal: Kickin Seafood is geared toward groups ready to crack shells, peel shrimp and treat the mess as part of the occasion.

What diners recommend

The seafood boil receives the clearest praise. One described order combined shrimp, crab, potatoes, corn and sausage, with everything arriving hot and carrying plenty of seasoning. That diner found the spice assertive but balanced enough to preserve the seafood’s flavor. Other positive feedback calls the Cajun seasoning authentic and the cooking impressively fast, with one customer crediting the pressure-cooker preparation.

Shrimp and crab are the most consistently mentioned seafood choices in the supplied reviews. Dungeness crab earned points for presentation but was considered excessive and not worth the effort of cracking by one diner. That makes shrimp a potentially more approachable starting point, while crab is better suited to those who actively enjoy the shell-cracking ritual.

Seasoning choice matters. One reviewer appreciated the authenticity but planned to try a different seasoning next time, suggesting that personal spice and flavor preferences can shape the experience. First-time visitors may benefit from asking staff to explain the available options.

Service and atmosphere

Service is another recurring strength. Diners describe staff as attentive, kind and willing to explain the menu in detail. One review particularly praised a server for making the meal more welcoming and helping Spanish-speaking guests feel comfortable. Another reported consistently strong service across multiple visits.

The practical supplies and menu guidance make the restaurant sound accessible even for diners unfamiliar with seafood boils. The overall format is casual, interactive and well suited to a relaxed group meal rather than a polished special-occasion dinner. Pricing is best described as mid range, although premium crab choices may feel less compelling to diners focused on value.

Reasons for caution

The most concerning review reports mussels with a foul odor that the diner believed indicated spoilage. The same account also criticizes the initial response from the person handling the complaint. That is one report within an otherwise favorable review picture, so it should not erase the broader pattern, but seafood freshness is too important to dismiss.

Taken together, the public feedback makes Kickin Seafood a strong candidate for Orem diners craving a spicy, messy seafood boil. Shrimp appears to be the safest first pick, while crab brings more spectacle and work. The rating and repeated praise support a recommendation, tempered by the isolated but serious mussel complaint.