Exceptional broiled scallops and pretty good coleslaw, but you may have to take out a loan to afford them (including tax, almost $50 if you pay cash). The prices are really high for a takeout window (no parking and no overhead), even at the shore. You also get a monster baked potato and a not very fresh sesame roll. Service is very friendly and helpful. However, it's frustrating they charge 3.5% if you use a credit card on top of such high prices. That's a bit more than a pass-through. read more

Amazing crab cakes and the best fries ever, everything's made from scratch and you really taste the quality. Owner was a sweetheart and he recommended us another one of his favorite local spots. Don't miss back bays if you have the chance!!! read more

Be good a two things....great food and fantastic service. Back Bay has been exceeding expectations on each order for years. Well done. Plus, girls at front window are the best. Big smiles and always there to help. read more

Back Bay Seafood - Crab cake dinner with Beet/Goat cheese salad - Seafood Near Me - Stone Harbor, New Jersey

Be sure to check your receipt! They add a 20% tip without telling you! I picked the stuff up. There are many seafood joints at the shore I'll be patronizing before I go back. read more

Best crab cakes hands down!! We ordered takeout from back bay seafood (because thats how you do it here) & all of us enjoyed the crab cake dinner. It includes two HUGE deliscious crab cakes full of actual crab. We enjoyed an order fried and an order broiled -- both were great, all about preference! We all got (lots) fries with our crab cakes and they were perfectly crispy (even after our ten min drive home). These are probably the best crab cakes we've ever had & we enjoy crab cakes at most seafood restaurants we eat at! We called in for takeout and scheduled a time for pick up. We arrived 5 min early, gave our name & our food was ready. They were super quick to serve us & the staff was extremely friendly and efficient. Great food, staff, atmosphere & restaurant overall! read more

incredible experience we got to say hi to the two chefs in the back named Anthony and Judah and they were very efficient putting out our food on time. Food was delicious and golden brown. read more

I will start by saying these crabcakes from Backbay Seafood are the best anywhere. Pure top quality crab meat held together by more crabmeat. No fillers in evidence. Now this is not your $5 crabcake sandwich from a street fair someplace. This is high end fare in a take out environment. My mom discovered this place at least 15 years ago. I've been coming here for the past 7 years and we always treat ourselves to the crab cake dinner on our last night in town. This year they offered a more limited menu than usual but everything we wanted was available. An entree of 2 crabcakes and a side goes for $34. In addition to the afore mentioned baked potato you can choose linguini or fries. They offer other seafood choices like scallops and shrimp, but we have never swayed from the crabcakes. They put to shame anything Maryland or Virginia has to offer. The business is family owned and the staff are as friendly as you can find anyplace. They truly appreciate your business. Now they have limited operating hours off season, mostly weekends. We call and place our order, get a pick up time and they bring it out. Nothing could be easier! The hard part is smelling its deliciousness on the ride home. If you are in the Stone Harbor area, or any of the Jersey Shore beaches, treat yourself to Backbay Seafood, the best seafood anywhere! read more

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Wow - it's been a year since we've been here and the rating is just as good as it was. All of the entrees were above average as well as the portion size. I had the fried seafood entree and again found the clams something to skip - too chewy! You must call to reserve your pickup time. Don't wait too late to call because they seem to always be busy and I understand why. An above average take out only read more

We ordered takeout from here and it was delicious! We ordered the crabcakes, muscles, as well as clams. Everything was extremely delicious the sauce for the mussels and clams was to die for. I wish we had extra bread so that I could have chunks more in the clam sauce. We called in for a large take-out order and the restaurant even called back and we're talking to us about if they can do it family style or other things like that to cater to the party better. I thought this was an extremely genuine gesture that not every restaurant had to do, and it made our experience some of your dining at home better. I would suggest this to anyone in the area. read more

Back bay crab cakes are a must have when we come to the shore. Doesn't get any better! We like to just order the crab cakes individually. Some of the meals are not the best value. The mussels are great too! read more

Wow, amazing take out!! Was shocked to see how small this place was. I have been told to go there by several people on the island as I am new to Stone Harbor and Avalon. By far, the best crab cake I have had in some time. Tons of lumps and absolutely delicious. My brother got the chicken parm platter and it was enough for 3 people. Now that I am down here, I will be a regular!! read more

Very bad experience here. For $39 you get 5 scallops and 3 stuffed shrimp only on the combo seafood platter. The scallops were small and gritty. The shrimp were also medium sized, not large, and the crab filling was slo gritty. Nothing special about the preparation was nothing fancy, breadcrumbs and fat, but also really bland. No seasoning at all. Not even salt. The chicken parm, the only non-seafood menu item, was a very large portion for $25. There is a charge to use a credit card. This is takeout only but they would like tips. There is much better seafood to be had in this area for a lesser price. For instance Rick's in North Wildwood is an excellent choice. read more

I swear to you - if you love crab cakes, you'll love Back Bay Seafood! The platters aren't inexpensive but are large. Check out the crab cake sandwich with fries to go. This includes coleslaw, too for about $16. Parking is limited and this is not a dine in restaurant, but it is perfect for an easy dinner after a day at the beach. Pro tip: choose either fried or broiled crab cakes (the only answer is fried). read more

So yum! While the prices are on the high side, its super fresh seafood so its worth a splurge. Great lobster roll & fries! The staff is cheerful & clearly love what they do. Its on my regular list whenever Im in the area. read more

We've been ordering from Back Bay for years and it never disappoints! Usually just get the crab cakes but yesterday we had the clams, shrimp risotto balls and clam chowder special. Delicious! The salad are also fresh and big. A rare occurrence in town. 5 stars for Back Bay!!! read more

As always delicious. If you're lucky you'll get Tim on the phone to take your pickup order. Most entertaining pick up order ever placed.

I always love the potato salad and crab cakes but tonight tried the shrimp arancini balls!! read more

Back Bay Seafood - Arancini balls - Seafood Near Me - Stone Harbor, New Jersey

The seafood lovers in my house were impressed with the scallops and the fried crab cake dinners. Delicious and generous prtions

This place has gone SO downhill. I used to frequent back around 2010s, went to every so often since then and the last two summers the product has been brutal, specifically last weekend. We got three crab cake orders, so 6 crab cakes in total, all broiled. Every single one of the cakes had MULTIPLE pieces of shell in them. Totally disgusting. And their is literally no lump meat in them anymore, all mush. Not every the exterior is coated in lump. I used to talk down on all the SIC seafood places, etc. in favor of Back Bay, but they are now WORSE quality - you never get shells at those places - and cost more. The fries at least were still good, but they forgot a side & they barely give you any with the crab cake order. Will never go back. read more

The previous reviews are spot on! Ordered the Crab cake Entree, Scallop Entree & Chicken Parm Entree. All 3 meals were delicious. The Crab cakes are truly the best I have ever had! Each portion was very very generous. Even the baked potato was supersized. Also, the coleslaw was really yummy - and I'm not a big coleslaw eater. If you are looking for a place to eat definitely try Back Bay Seafood you will not be disappointed! (Side note - it is take out only. Don't let that throw you off. We walked there, brought it back to our hotel and ate on the deck patio. The food is well packed & was still hot & delicious!) read more

AMAZING crab cakes!! My family and I ordered here the other night and we were very pleased. I'd recommend the broiled crab cake - all crab no filling, it was delicious! The lobster bisque soup was also a 10/10. We loved everything except the calamari -I wouldn't recommend. If you're looking for takeout seafood down the shore - look no further. We will definitely be ordering here again!! read more

Place is phenomenal. My wife and I ordered the Lobster Bisque and Crab Cakes entree with Crab seasoned french fries. We were not disappointed. The soup was delicious. Only thing I'd change is to add a bit more lobster chunks. The lobster in the soup was more finely grated. The flavor of the soup however was a 9/10. The highlight of the meal was the grapefruit sized crab cakes. Hands down the biggest and best I've ever had. Most places give you flapjack style crab cakes, that consist of 60% crab and 40% breading. These cakes however are 95% crab and you can get them broiled or fried. Deelish. Get you meal to go and watch a sunset on the bay or have a picnic on the beach.we will be back! read more

Back Bay Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Stone Harbor, New Jersey

Long time Stone Harbor favorite. Great crab cakes and other friend local fish items. Nice people, doesn't look like much but one of the best on 7 mile read more

BEST CRAB CAKES!!! this is always our first dinner in Stone Harbor. They're rich and filling so I eat one and save the other for the next day. Great to make with eggs. Love the linguini in marinara. They charge $10 to use a credit card. read more

This place has amazing crab cakes but they are so inconsistent about keeping their hours that it is a source of consistent frustration. We have literally tried to go there or call ( yes, we learned that lesson) during the hours posted on their website 4 times and they are either not open or are closing early. And they impart this information with a special kind of rudeness. I'd love to see them get their poop together because we love their crab cakes Edit: down to two stars because, once again we called earlier in the day and were told they were open until 9pm, but when we tried to order at 7:30, we were told they were closing an hour early at 8:00. Ridiculously Unprofessional. read more

Crabcakes are one of my favorite foods on earth and these definitely hit the spot. They are rather pricey at $12 a pop but FULL of huge chunks of sweet crab meat. None of that red pepper, breadcrumby filler nonsense that many places use to stretch them out. I liked them so much, I came back to buy 7 more to bring home to Northern NJ with me in a cooler. I had some leftovers after that and made a fantastic crab lemon garlic pasta with them which was absolutely divine. If you are staying in the area, I recommend having them broiled for you prior to your time slot. read more

Sometimes you just need a lumpy, hearty crab cake. And that's why you guy to Back Bay Seafood! My boyfriend and I ordered one crab cake each, that was all we needed. The only reason I'm giving this place five stars is because it is pricey. read more

Back Bay Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Stone Harbor, New Jersey

This place used to have the best crab cakes around here, not anymore. I paid for a "bread cake" for dinner--I looked for crabmeat, but didn't find much. Also, some of the shrimp in the Mediteranean Salad were raw! Could have made us pretty sick if we didn't know better. We've been loyal customers to this place for years, but never again. It's just awful. read more

Back Bay Seafood - My bread ball "crab cake". - Seafood Near Me - Stone Harbor, New Jersey

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Mediocre! Crab cake probably best out of everything , shrimp cocktail, flavorless, rubbery, poor quality shrimp. Fried calamari too heavily breaded, some pieces overdone some under. Honestly nothing tasted particularly fresh or of good quality. Reminded me of the seafood you get at a diner. Needless to say will never patronize again. read more

These crab cakes are to die for! They're the size of a baseball and full of large chunks of crab. Last year, I got a couple shells but they're so good I overlooked it. This summer I've had no problems with shells. read more

Incredible place, worth almost any length of time on line to get your hands on this incredible seafood. Raw bar and cocktails while you wait is a big plus and plenty of room with a great flow. read more

These are, hands down, the best crab cakes on the east coast. That includes the entire Chesapeake Bay area. Get the U-Cook-Em and throw them in the oven at 400 for 20 minutes. They are pure lump crab meat and at $8.50 a piece, they are a steal. Their chicken parmesan is enormous, enough for two or even three people for sure. The lobster bisque is excellent; buttery and full of bits of lobster. Come for the crab cakes though, they are amazing. The place is small, but the flavor is huge. Do yourself a favor and stop in if you are in Avalon or Stone Harbor. read more

This is probably our favorite place to eat in Stone Harbor. I like how you can call during the day to place your order to pick up. We stay on 89th and it's a nice 20-minute walk. There are a few great spots to eat outside nearby on the Bay as well. The service is very friendly and has always gotten our order right. The food is really good. We've had the stuffed flounder, crab cakes, crab soup, and fried shrimp before. Everything has always been amazing. French fries are yummy and crispy too. It's exactly what I want staying down the shore--fresh, incredible seafood. Deducting one star because it's pretty expensive for a seafood shack. Yeah, it's Stone Harbor, but spending over $60 for two people to eat out of styrofoam containers is a little crazy. We will always come here for every trip despite the price. read more

We crushed this place. Crab cakes were solid, filled with moist fluffy crab meat. Fries were the breaded kind, which the whole party enjoyed, and the garlic bead was crunchy and well seasoned. I had the shrimp with marinara, and it was great and tasty, but I needed more sauce to give this a five star. We placed our order the night before for 5:15, it was ready at 5:30. We will hit this up again. read more

Delicious and fresh food! It was over an hour and a half wait time, but the shop is so small they can't handle a ton of orders. Their time estimate was accurate to the minute, so they ran our food out to our car. There was a bit of a mix up with the name on the order, but they quickly resolved it. The chicken tenders were crunchy served with cole slaw and BBQ sauce. The shrimp was perfectly fried and huge. The lobster bisque was a bit of a disappointment- too tomato-y tasting. All that food for $38 and the location was perfect. We'll definitely be back this week while we're staying here! read more

Back Bay Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Stone Harbor, New Jersey

I've eaten crabcakes pretty much everywhere and this was the best I've had. Please don't insult it with tartar or cocktail sauce because these crabcakes are perfect by themselves. Had crab soup, lobster bisque, shrimp Cesar salad, linguini w/ marinara, all very good. But it's the cakes that are the star. Will go back every weekend I'm at the shore...even if I do have to drive from Wildwood to Stone Harbor for this. read more

Fresh seafood, prepared right. Crabcakes - I found the filling a bit more soggy bready than I had hoped, and was left wanting some lump, but still a very successful crabcake, whose flavor profile more than compensated for these shortcomings. Stuffed shrimp were a real winner. Tender to the tail. Wonderfully prepared and a reasonable shrimp for your money. No pushing margins here. It was a sizeable, succulent shrimp. Clam strips pretty much stunk. Really a disappointment, but the only one. Nice lobster bisque, with a strong sherry flavor coming through. Not too much - but close. Nicely done. Call ahead! read more

The BEST crab cakes I've ever had. No competition. I wait till the time they reopen and freak out every time I visit Stone Harbor. I wish they'd have frozen ones I could online order from NYC. read more

Understand there is usually a long wait, so plan for 60-90 minutes in advance... we happened to get lucky with a 45 minute wait. The crabcakes and coleslaw were delicious. Fast friendly service. read more

Big Mistake ordering Gluten Free crab cakes! $68 for 4 gluten free filled filler with a "find the prize in the cereal box" = pieces of crab! I've been going here for years.. and just so upset with our order tonight (and I was trying to impress my friends with them- as I raved about Back Bay crab cakes). My friends and I all agreed they were the most filler filled crab cake we had ever. Not to mention I had to order them 24 hours advance notice (and the website states 12 hours). Such a disappointment and feel very cheated of that price and waste of time- 24 hours and a third Of the price I could have made my own! Here is a pic of them- if you look close enough- you will see the bits of the only crab meat we ate from these large saw- dust- like filler cakes! read more

Back Bay Seafood - if you see crab meat in them that is it/ the rest is filler if gluten free whatever (that tasted and texture was like saw dust!) - Seafood Near Me - Stone Harbor, New Jersey