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Kickin' Inn Petersham

82-86 New Canterbury Rd, Petersham NSW 2049, Australia

Recommended by 7 people

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Find Kickin' Inn Petersham

82-86 New Canterbury Rd, Petersham NSW 2049, Australia

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+61 2 8668 5857
HoursMonday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Kickin' Inn Petersham

Kickin' Inn Petersham swaps traditional dining formality for a tactile, hands-on seafood boil poured straight onto paper-lined tables. Regulars strap on plastic bibs and snap on gloves, cracking into whole mud crabs, juicy prawns, and corn cobs drenched in the house Shabang sauce. The room stays loud and welcoming, full of families splitting share-bags over tequila sunrises while floor staff keep clean gloves and extra napkins coming.

  • Table-Poured Boil Bags: Boil-in-a-bag seafood arrives steaming hot and gets dumped right onto the butcher paper for communal, hands-on cracking.
  • Signature Shabang Sauces: Shellfish bags come drenched in rich house Kajun or garlic butter and peppery Shabang sauces tuned to custom spice levels.
  • Family Share Packs: High-volume shellfish bundles and mixed bags feed large family groups and casual gatherings with minimal fuss.
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Why Kickin' Inn Petersham Stands Out

Why diners choose Kickin' Inn Petersham for communal shellfish boils

  • Hands-on table pour feast

    Diners dive straight into hot seafood poured right onto table paper, complete with bibs, gloves, and shell crackers that do away with formal tableware.

    We got a shared seafood meal which is brought to the table in a plastic bag, and then poured out onto the table in front of you. You get a bib, gloves and a couple of shell cracking implements. Delicious messy chaos ensues!

    Adele Cowie

  • Rich, signature boil bag sauces

    Signature Shabang and Cajun boil sauces thoroughly coat fresh crabs, prawns, mussels, and corn at tailored heat levels.

    The Kajun seafood spread was absolutely loaded — crab, prawns, clams, mussels, corn and more — all drenched in their rich, flavorful Cajun sauce.

    Kyunghye Cho

  • Welcoming family gatherings

    Lively table setups and welcoming family perks like free kids meals provide an ideal space for multi-generational group celebrations.

    Kids meal was free with the deal, which was such a great bonus for families like ours. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made sure we had a great time from start to finish.

    Kyunghye Cho

  • Group celebration hospitality

    Attentive floor staff happily accommodate birthday groups with helpful ordering advice, cake service, and upbeat celebratory sing-alongs.

    The service was great, very helpful for choosing how much to order and also singing happy birthday and allowing us to bring a birthday cake with us.

    Ella Loomes

  • Generous share-bag value

    High-volume seafood deals and combo packages deliver massive, filling boil bags that feed groups generously without excess expense.

    We tried the $99 deal and it was really worth it. The seafood was fresh, the portions were big, and the Shabang sauce was so tasty—spicy and full of flavor.

    Lisa Kayastha

  • Ready-to-crack dining gear

    Fast table setups supply all necessary gear—including aprons, gloves, and fresh replacements—ensuring hassle-free indulgence in messy shellfish.

    The order was taken promptly and accurately, with thoughtful attention to detail—he even checked if I needed anything extra. The table was set perfectly, got given, gloves, apron, and cutlery.

    Medo Rashed

Communal boil bags and loaded shellfish feasts drenched in signature sauces

  • Mixed Bag

    The food was absolutely delicious—especially the mixed bag, which we all loved.

    Puja Siwakoti

  • Kajun Seafood Spread

    The Kajun seafood spread was absolutely loaded — crab, prawns, clams, mussels, corn and more — all drenched in their rich, flavorful Cajun sauce.

    Kyunghye Cho

  • Seafood Boil Bucket

    The seafood boil bucket is a must-try and full of flavour.

    S. Akter

  • Seafood Spread with Crabs and Prawns

    The platter was absolutely loaded with fresh crabs, prawns, and perfectly cooked corn. Everything was covered in a delicious, savory sauce that had us reaching for more until the very end.

    Lina Meier

Beyond the menu

Attentive service touches that elevate the hands-on boil-bag experience

  • Tableside Birthday Celebrations

    Floor staff actively celebrate milestone moments with guests, singing happy birthday tableside and welcoming outside cakes.

  • Thoughtful Family Care

    Staff provide thoughtful personal help during family meals, such as actively helping retrieve a child's dropped pen from beneath fixed seating.

  • Fresh Glove Refreshes

    Servers keep hands-on dining comfortable by promptly distributing fresh replacement gloves whenever needed throughout the meal.

  • Proactive Napkin Replenishment

    Staff pay attention to small table details during messy feasts, bringing out extra napkins unprompted before diners even need to ask.

Before you head over

Practical advice for tackling boil bags, portion sizes, and family specials at Kickin' Inn Petersham

  • Embrace the Messy Hands-on Setup

    Seafood is poured directly onto butcher paper on the table and eaten by hand with bibs and gloves, so wear casual clothes you do not mind getting messy.

  • Size Your Bag Orders Carefully

    Portions are substantial and filling—for groups of five, consider ordering one large boil bag with sides before committing to multiple bags.

  • Look Out for Family Bundle Specials

    Families can take advantage of promotional boil bag bundles like the $99 feast special, which often include free meals for kids.

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