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    The Crab Shack

    136 Reviews
    #6 of 25 Restaurants in Brigantine
    ₹₹ - ₹₹₹American, Seafood, Gluten Free Options
    1112 W Brigantine Ave, Brigantine, NJ 08203-2234
    +1 2663009
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    Overview
    4.5
    136 reviews
    • Excellent62%
    • Very good22%
    • Average7%
    • Poor3%
    • Terrible6%
    Travellers talk about
    “lobster roll” (19 reviews)
    “cole slaw” (10 reviews)
    “crab cakes” (36 reviews)
    Open Now
    11:30 AM - 9:00 PM Hours
    CUISINES
    American, Seafood, Gluten Free Options
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    LOCATION
    1112 W Brigantine Ave, Brigantine, NJ 08203-2234
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    1 - 10 of 136 reviews

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Best crab and lobster roll !!!

    Passing by and not from the area, wanted a bite to eat and a friendly face and boy did I get both ! This place is awesome !! A market and fresh seafood and sandwiches ?!? Too good to be true !!! So glad we...More

    1  Thank Allie C
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Excellent Seafood Restaurant

    We went to The Crab Shack for dinner on Friday March 30. We ordered “The Beachcomber “. Omg the platter of seafood was massive and truly amazing. It was cooked to perfection. All the seafood was so fresh.,Everyone was so friendly. We were going to...More

    1  Thank BobbieB251
    Reviewed 23 December 2017 via mobile
    Best lobster bisque

    I come to Brigantine every year for a week by myself and all year long before my visit I dream about the lobster bisque at The Crab Shack. It is so tasty. When I finally sit down to have that bowl of lobster bisque it...More

    1  Thank Helen W
    Reviewed 1 December 2017
    Sweet scallops, summer joy in December.

    Food so good ... Really delicious .. Place very nautical, owner/waiter super. We will definitely be back.

    Thank Barbara H
    Reviewed 27 November 2017 via mobile
    Excellent seafood

    The seafood is excellent. Service was good and fast. We did go back and bought crab cakes to take home. If we go back in the area , will definitely go back here.

    Thank Charing
    Reviewed 30 October 2017 via mobile
    Good seafood optuon

    This place is very small but was perfect for an off season dinner. The complementary dessert with the special was a nice touch. It’s a byob and self serve for drinks. Crab Shack also offers take out and seafood to cook at home.

    Thank Kdjf
    Reviewed 17 October 2017 via mobile
    Fresh and perfectly prepared.

    This place came highly recommend and did not disappoint. We started off with the bacon wrapped scallops. They had the perfect crisp to the bacon and such fresh scallops. Five for $12.99, too good to be true. The server, and I believe Co-proprietor, recommended the...More

    1  Thank robin h
    Reviewed 5 October 2017
    Excellent fresh seafood

    Great for take out. Goof seafood. There are tables where you can eat in but it is mostly a take out place. Great lobster roll.

    Thank The-Irish-Rover-07
    Reviewed 3 October 2017
    Out of this World Crab Cake!

    My Italian cousins and I gathered for a weekend in Brigantine - we were all about the meals. We stopped at The Crab Shack to pick up shrimp and crab cakes to take home. Wow, wow and WOW some more. The crab cakes were AMAZING...More

    Thank Donna M
    Reviewed 2 October 2017
    STAY AWAY

    The food is just OK. Way overpriced for what you get (for example, 2 shrimp, about a 3oz. crabcake, and about 1/4 pound(or less)flounder with 2 very small (vegs. very overcooked)for $16.00. The place is dirty and worn. Try someplace else. There are many other...More

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    Caryn A
    25 August 2016|
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    Response from Zanne-14 | Reviewed this property |
    No but I assume you can BYOB.
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    mgrosso325
    7 August 2016|
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    Response from ZeroTTZero | Reviewed this property |
    I can't answe that question. You should contact the restaurant or check out their website.
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    BadK66
    12 July 2015|
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    Response from gderitis | Reviewed this property |
    I have never seen any negative attitude from the owner or anyone else working in there. They have always been very nice to me.
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Cuisine
    American, Seafood, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Restaurant features
    Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards
    Good for
    Kids, Child-friendly
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
    Monday
    11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
    Tuesday
    11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
    Wednesday
    11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
    Thursday
    11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
    Friday
    11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
    Saturday
    11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 1112 W Brigantine Ave, Brigantine, NJ 08203-2234
    • Location: United States  >  New Jersey (NJ)  >  Jersey Shore  >  Brigantine
    • Phone Number: +1 2663009
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