I came here for my birthday & I have to say the food was SO good all around. We had Cajun fries and calamari for appetizers and I definitely recommend! The combo options they had were also amazing with bens Cajun sauce. read more

Ben's Crab - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, New York

Good service and food. Loved steak, seafood, appetizers, garlic bread, drinks are generous

Came here with my sister for a girls night. The inside seating wait was about 30 mins but the outdoor seating was no wait. They have heaters outside that works very well. Once u are seated, u can take ur mask off. The severs come to ur table pretty quick. I had ordered the hurricane drink (very strong) and i had the combo that included crab legs and shrimp but i added black mussels to my combo with garlic butter sauce. It didnt take that long to come out. OMGG it was literally the best seafood i ever had. It was soo flavorful. I had also got a shrimp basket (fried shrimp & french fries) to go & that was also good when i had it the next day. It reheats very well. Its soo bomb here read more

Ben's Crab - Hurricane drink - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, New York

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I had the peach lemonade. It was strong and tasty! We ordered the Cajun wings. They were good but needed salt. The fried lobster tails and garlic butter snow grab legs were great! My son had the chicken tenders basket. He didn't like it. The Cajun fries are to die for. read more

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Customer service was friendly and ambience was great. I asked for a birthday song for my father and it was never done. Ben's special sauce was a bit on the thick side. The worse for me was I took my lobster & crab home and the lobster was mushy like potatoes. I've been to many seafood boils and have never experienced that. I ended up throwing out everything out. read more

This is my favorite place to have dinner or drinks And a nice vibe great music and the staff Are so so wonderful Especially my girl Yolanda read more

Ben's Crab - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, New York

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It was a beautiful weekend evening and Bon G and I decided to take a road trip to Oceanside to try Ben's Crab. We had checked it out on Yelp and the reviews and photos said "you gotta try it" which we did. The first time we tried this type of dining in plastic bags was in Las Vegas and it was Vietnamese in nature. Theres not much in the way of knockoffs left on Long Island so this was a real treat for us. We arrived circa 9:30 and were ushered to the upstairs dining room where it was loud and people with bibs and gloves were partying hardy! Our server was Frankie, and he was great! he knew when we wanted something and he was Frankie on the spot! Drinks were first and Bon got her Tequila Kamizaze requested strong and I an Abita Beer. After perusing the menu we started with a bag of clams in Butter Sauce. The quantity of clams was disappointing but the sauce was good. The standout we ordered was the combo shrimp/crawfish bag in Ben's special Cajun sauce made Spicy! Finger lickin good! We knocked it off and ordered another pound of crawfish..just couldnt stop eating them...Oh so good!!! Despite the crowd and type of food were eating the place was clean and the food great, priced right and our service exceptional! If your in the need of this genre of food then you have to make the trip and try Ben's Crab!! read more

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It aint a bad place to eat. The food was really good. Got the fried calamari, fried shrimp and oysters for appetizers and they were banging. Got snowcrab legs, shrimps and sausage for the seafood bag with the Ben's sauce. The sauce for my was a little too spicy for me by midpoint, but overall a good eat. read more

I've been to ben's crab one time and it was decent. I believe they had just opened and was giving free shrimp with you're order which was a great way to promote.. The sauces for the boil needed more flavors and spices however you can't go wrong for the price and quantity! The location is big and has a lot of parking. read more

Ben's Crab - King crab legs, potatoes, corn, shrimp and sausage In a Cajun sauce. - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, New York

We had a great time...food was well prepared, Live DJ, nice vibe, attentive staff ..we will definitely return again.

I am a seafood loverrrrrrr and I must say Ben's Crab never fails me. I'm a major supporter of this establishment since it has opened, they offer a very open and friendly atmosphere. The staff is attentive and energetic they attend to all your needs and they're worth tipping generously. The music is a great selection of modern and old school makes you feel relaxed but then there's the hype. The seafood is well seasoned and I'm a major fan of the garlic butter option with a mild spice to it. The drinks are strong so make sure you aren't the driver when you come here to drink and eat. I give this place a 5 star rating and will continue to support. read more

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So I finally tried one of my Bookmarks today. I ordered takeout. Seafood bag which was snow crab legs, shrimps (unfortunately headless because it's all they offer), and a whole lobster. I also ordered sausages to go along in their specialty sauce.. One thing I can say about every crab spot I've been to is that none are the same. Every spot offeres a unique twist to their butter sauce. Ben's sauce is garlicky like every other place, and have a sweet smoky taste that I don't care too much for honestly. But the sweetness isint too over powering. On the other hand, I can appreciate the slight sweet touch.. Today was my first time eating a whole lobster. I got it because I've seen people extract peices of meat from the head but when I cracked the head of the lobster open, I was instantly reminded of my Phobia' my serious fear of insects. Weirded out I ended up throwing it in the trash. I also wasnt too crazy about the claw meat. I guess to each it's own but next time I'll stick to the tail. Still dosent take away points... Nevertheless this place is good. Its price is similar to any other seafood spot so expect to apen over 50 bucks if your a seafood lover and like a variety bag. My food actually came to about 80 something. I forgot exactly. Anyway I'll eat here again. Oh yeah and sidenote: I like the texture of the shrimps. Its meaty and firm. I think it might be a prawn. Okay don't get me lieing LOL. Idk anything about shrimp besides knowing that different shrimps has different textures.. OH and the sausages was good to. I think its andoue if I spelt it right. read more

Ben's Crab - Snow crabs, headless shrimp, and whole lobster with potatoe, corn, and sausage - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, New York

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Ben's Crabs is sooo good that it's virtually impossible to get seated without a significant wait, but it's definitely worth the wait. One of the best boils I have ever had! Of the apps, the lobster Mac and Cheese is a must try. I also loved the shrimp and the mussels... the sauces were addicting and literally finger licking good. Soft shell crab and oysters were also tasty. But, the reason to go to Ben's Crab is obviously for the crab so don't skip out on them. I enjoyed both the King crab and Dungeons crab... king is meatier and more closely resembles lobster meat but very easy to peel while dungeons is more delicate meat that has to be worked for. The crab entrees come with a variety of seasonings to choose from (you really can't go wrong), boiled potatoes and corn. The food is messy to eat but Ben's provides gloves and bibs to make the process seamless. Thoroughly enjoyed and excited to be back for more! read more

I ordered shrimp head on 1lb of mussels 1/2 clams and 1/2 crawfish well the shrimp wasn't fresh they were mushy the texture was like biting into a piece of cake as for the mussels and clams most of the shells were empty I thought it would be some at the bottom of the bag when I finish WRONG nothing I won't be going back there again wasted my money read more

I love seafood and I love Grab boils or grabs period. Girls night out took us to Ben's Crab. Seemed crowded as we approached but wait time was 30 minutes or less. We got seated on the Patio upstairs which was perfect for the cool night. We ordered some combo pots and was so excited and hungry. Nevertheless we were well pleased with the portions and the immense flavor of Ben's secret sauce. I can't wait to return for another feasting read more

Ben's Crab - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, New York

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Louisiana is KNOWN for their crawfish, and the home of crawfish is at ACME On bourbon street. Since my outstandingly long ago visit to Louisiana, i often crave a good bowl of crawfish and some garlic butter sauce. I noticed this place had some good reviews so i decided to stop on in and give it a try. Upon walking in on this hot sunny Sunday, there wasn't too much going on downstairs, but as soon as you walk up the stairs, there is a nice bar (which i love to sit at, and outdoor seating. They play good music to set a "feel good" experience. The soccer game was on at that the bar so it's both casual and romantic. Upon looking at the menu prices are fair and started off with a drink at the bar. When i checked in i noticed they have a coupon for a free Cajun fries. The gentleman at the bar was kind enough to help me and started me with that. I then ordered the (A) 1 lb crawfish and 1 lb shrimp medium spicy and the Cajun blend rub with a side of garlic butter. I normally like spicy but i wasn't sure how hot they ranged so i played it safe. Before the food arrived they give you a waste basket for shells gloves and wet naps. I have NEVER been to a place that gives gloves, EVER! I'm a messy eater and i enjoy sucking the juices off my fingassss?! gross?? Maybe, but i don't care. It's the experience. You have to experience it. But if you are a hypochondriac, you are free to keep your hands clean. The food arrived. And i noticed there were a lot of crawfish claws but i didn't say anything, i tend to eat with my eyes and think negative but i wanted to give the food a chance. The taste was AHHHMAAAZZINGUGHHH!! I could of picked the bowl. Honest to God! I did want a little heat but the medium wasn't as spice as i hope it would be. If you like heat go for the last two and if you don't like heat at all the medium spicy is perfect! It was very flavorful. Maybe a bit peppery (if that's a word) but not like hot sauce or hot peppers. Pretty mild. It came with sweet corn and potatoes. The garlic butter sauce was so scrumptious. It was not watery at all. A very thick garlic butter sauce. Trust me when i say make sure you ask for the garlic butter sauce!!! The shrimps were huge! And halfway through i didn't care that i was just sucking on empty claws there was more than enough food for the greedy foodie i am! The fries came out towards the end but by the time i finished my meal i had no room for my fries. They came with some tasty sauce but to be honest I'm still dreaming about the special Cajun blend. I could bathe in it!! I'll be taking the fries home. I spoke with the bar keeper and honestly told him the same thing I'm going to tell you, ACME on bourbon street is NUMBER 1 for ALLL CRAWFISH hands down, but this place in Long Island, it's a gold mine! It's right up there alley. I'd honestly say they are a tie with Acme. Totally worth a try and this place also does UBER EATS so you have no excuse to not try it. DONT FORGET TO ASK FOR THE GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE ON THE SIDE, trust me you won't regret it. read more

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This is not just another seafood spot, Ben's Crab (Uniondale) is anything but! I went on a dinner date with my husband on a Friday night. I was immediately greeted by the friendly staff and live, fun atmosphere. The music was good dancing music (Urban). I almost got up and dance. The restaurant was full but not crowded. (it was almost 9:00 pm) but we managed to snag a table in less than 15 minutes. We was greeted soon after by our friendly waiter. I showed him a promotion on Yelp. He explained that the promotion didn't apply to their location and said he would tell his Manager. When the Manager came he gave us 10% off our dinner instead. The food was incredible (king crab legs & chicken wings basket) The food wasn't salty and cooked just right. I wish they gave more King crab legs because 2 legs shouldn't cost $40. The drinks were a little strong (Hurricane & Frenchman) definitely will be going back soon. read more

Ben's Crab - Crab Time! - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, New York

new crab leg spot the girls and I decided to check out. As we walked in we were in embraced by the speaker blasting pop smoke's latest album. we were thrilled off the rip. As we walk in where immediately greeted by the friendly staff and we are seated at a table in the corner making sure we're well distanced from any of the other tables. we got our drinks and food rather quickly I will say the food Could've been better but the overall aesthetic of the restaurant will make me want to return one day. four out of five stars highly recommend read more

Ben's Crab - Snow Crab Legs - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, New York

Slightly disappointed that the bartender Grace no longer works here. However Donnie took very good care of us. I visited this establishment when it was brand spanking new... it was good then but I can see the improvement. Lovely happy hour oysters from 4pm - 7pm (blue points) they shuck them perfectly- $3 beers!Bathroom is downstairs but you can opt to take the elevator. We had the crab & crawfish combo with Ben sauce spicy & was not disappointed. I've dined At many N'awlins themed restaurant & can say Bens Crab is a gem in Oceanside. The drinks are good too, for $10 u can get pretty shwasted. Will definitely return. They have a balcony that is great to use in the summer time. Very excited to see what this location transform into read more

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The food was disgusting. I felt like the seafood cane literally from the sea without anyone actually cleaning it. It literally tasted like ocean water instead of tasing fresh. I had the crawfish and shrimp with medium-spicy Cajun blend. It wasn't even a bit spicy, I couldn't taste anything and usually Cajun has a kick to it so I wanted to be safe. The shrimp was over cooked and even tasted mushy. The crawfish had a weird color on the inside of it. I hated it. The only thing good about my meal was the corn. THE SERVICE- HORRIBLE! This is the first time I didnt leave a tip. Everyone here was rude. No one came at asked me how my food was, no one even spoke to be, there's free refills and I didn't even get my cup refilled at all, the waiter was no where to be found and when I spoke to him he was in a rush.. I hated the service. Even the manager was rude. I was so disgusted on how they treated their customers I wanted to leave. On top of that our water collected our bill while we were still sitting down and asked why we we didn't give him tip. That's very rude and unprofessional. The lobster Mac m cheese was too buttery and cheesy to even enjoy. I was so disappointed in this place. I'm never ever coming back to this place. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE! read more

Ben's Crab - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, New York

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Ever time I eat spicy food my first thought is, Would fellow yelper Dick G. find this spicy enough? Well, Dick, I think you might! All meals allow you to pick a sauce and a spice level. I choose spicy Ben's special cajun blend and it was pretty spicy for my taste buds, but they do have a fire level which might be your trick. I ordered this over snow crab legs and it was delicious! We also ordered the catfish and fried shrimp basket which came with a choice of regular or cajun spiced french fries. I loved the fried catfish! The fish was plump and juicy and the cajun fries were crisp. I would swear clear of the fried calamari though because the batter was off putting. The restaurant is kind of wierd. The bar is upstairs and the bathrooms are downstairs. The dining room downstairs was closed the second time we were here and I had to walk downstairs twice to wash my hands, (the food is pretty messy to eat especially if you're cracking crab & lobster or pulling off shrimp heads) They do have an elevator to navigate the floors but that just felt lazy to me, and how would I push the buttons with cajun sauce all over my digits? But despite the layout I enjoyed the meal here and look forward to my next visit! read more

Ben's Crab - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, New York

Yeeeeaaaaaaaa you already know how Ben's give it up. Food fresh and always good, drinks always on point shouts to the bartenders. Try the fried lobster tails you'll be pleasantly surprised..I also tried something different and got fried shrimp basket with lemon pepper on the side..... squeezed a lemon and drizzled the lemon pepper then dipped in Garlic Butter. Sounds fat but damn it's delicious. VSOP & Dusse sidecars for the win. Was too busy to get pics. But on the next run will do. read more

Ben's Crab - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, New York

I was extremely disappointed with the food, I was going to say the quality of the food, but there was no quality. I had crab cakes that were soggy and bready that I could have gotten better from Costco. Their gumbo was in a thin tomato based broth with some sausage and shrimp. Gumbo is supposed to be thick and rich in flavor, this was not. (Go to Big Daddy's). The lobster mac & cheese was not good. The atmosphere was cold and blah. I felt like I was in a cafeteria. With so many good restaurants in the area, this one is definitely off my list. read more

Doesn't look like much once you walk in, but let me tell you I was simply amazed over how good the snow-crab was . Ordered snow-crab with shrimp, the shrimp I wasn't impressed with because they weren't deveined. I'll stick to the crab and call it a day-satisfying enough for me! read more

Ben's Crab - Snowcrab with shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, New York

Disappointed to say the least. I so badly was craving seafood and my usual go to spot was closed. I searched high & low and came across Bens via yelp. I read the reviews and couldn't wait to try the food! I placed my order over the phone and drove over to pick it up(Takeout thanks to covid). When I pulled into the lot, it was SOOO crowded. Another + in my book because well, everyone was flocking to the front door. I anxiously drove home and dug right in. I ordered the crab legs/shrimp in Bens special sauce and my mom had the old bay sauce. Both bags looked identical. They lacked spice even though we ordered spicy. The food was plentiful so I let the spice slide. A few hours later I started to feel nauseous. . I figured maybe it was just a stomach bug. Well I had also ordered garlic noodles that I had the day after and the same feeling of nausea accompanied with vomiting and diarrhea were present. Looks and taste are 2 very different things. Lesson learned. NEVER AGAIN! I'll just wait for my normal spot to open up after CoVid! read more

Amazing food. Nice servers. Drinks were sub-par, but will definitely return. Server gave us a free dessert for pre-Mother's Day. Hush puppies were PHENOMENAL!! read more

The crab leg sauce can't be beat! The service is very good and the price is fair for the amount of food you get! read more

The music was bad and too loud to hear the other people at my table. The crab tasted bad. The rest of the food was alright, but the service was horrible. read more

Went on a Thursday evening but the place is busy (tables are widely spaced though so they still practice safety measures, but business seem to run good and I hope it will continue to be so haha) anyway... service was excellent! the staffs were very pleasant and friendly. we had blue point oyster, Fried Shrimp & fried calamari for appetizers, Shrimp & Lobster combo, clam & snow crab combo, and shrimp & snow crab combo with garlic noodle, garlic bread, and cajun fries as sides. The combo came with potato and corn (yes it was A LOT of food). the appetizers were crispy, squidgy, and came with nice dipping sauce. oysters were fresh! the fries might be better if it were more sharply seasoned. garlic noodle was not bad, but my fav sides is the garlic bread. they were so tasty dipped in the sauce ( which was heavily oil-based but somehow it did not taste greasy) and the main dish... the crab flesh was tender and did not smell fishy at all. the potato was perfectly cooked. overall it was a great meal. it's a bit hard to open the lobster but regardless it looked pretty epic. they provide gloves, bib, and shell cracker, but they didn't have scissors (it will be very helpful to eat the crab with scissors). it's a bit pricey but i think it's still reasonable. read more

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They're open during Covid-19 but they probably shouldn't be because they can't handle the work load. I understand we're in a pandemic and things are different but I've been to so many other restaurants and service wasn't this bad. We finally got seated after an hr and 45 mins after that, we finally had drinks in front of us. I order shrimp and crab legs. The shrimp wasn't deveined so I really couldn't eat it. The crab legs were okay, you can't really mess that up right? The sauce was tasty but I've had better. The establishment plays loud music and certain parts of the restaurant are rowdy. I've had better seafood boils that come with more in a bag for the price this place charges, so I'd probably never come back to this one. read more

We had dinner for my birthday last night. The food was deliciously fresh, service was prompt and the music was a vibe. There was issue with the final check showing an additional $60.00 dollars more. I pointed this out to the server and the manager took care of it right away. They apologized profusely and gave us coupons. We will definitely come back! read more

Good eats. Great flavor and huge portions for a reasonable price. Lower the music a bit.

I love there food very great customer service going back tonight drinks food never miss definitely 10/10

The food was tasty. I had the lobster mac & cheese, scallops, & the calamari. However, some crab legs were empty & the corn was hard. Also, they have this guy who stands and watches people until they're done. My family & I found it uncomfortable but we still enjoyed the music & food. The drinks were a little too strong, but it was okay! read more

Ben's Crab - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, New York

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This is my go to spot for seafood, especially crab legs. Absolutely amazinggggg. I'm giving it a 4 because there was hair in my clams last time. Honestly that never happened here before. Normally I have a great experience and everything is good. I would still recommend coming here. Things happen and I've been coming here for a while now and my experience is normally a good one. Place is clean and the staff is on point. Don't have to wait too long for your food either. read more

Food is always delicious. The drinks are nice an strong. There's now a new Ben's in my neighborhood(valley Stream) can't wait to visit it

Ben's is a good spot. I order their mussels and crab legs. Their spices are excellent.

Overall thought: the food and service was okay. Pros: The portions of the apps that we ordered were very large and could equate to an entire meal. I feel like the prices were pretty reasonable. Loved that it was a seafood restaurant that you don't come back stinking of fish. They had outdoor/eating options but outdoor was limited Cons: I wish the menu was a bit more descriptive identifying what comes with sides or fries, what is steamed or boiled vs fried. Wasn't a fan of the Cajun fries so I'm kicking myself cuz now I see if I had checked in I would have gotten them for free. Our waitress seemed a bit inexperienced bringing out everyone's food at different times and didn't really put 2 and 2 together that our orders were our meals and not apps so that was a bit awkward for a meal. Then they shooed us out quite quickly which was a bummer. So overall ok. Never saw someone serve lobster in a bag of butter before... thought that was a crab thing. Weird to season the shell and not the contents in my opinion. read more

The food is really tasteful.. drinks were great also. (Strong)....the ambiance is nice- staff were friendly. No complaints! read more

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I cant believe the size of rhe servings of the Combos, that we are eating . They were $75. But Well worth it. Outstanding. Make sure you check "MP" prices. read more