Nice guys, unfortunately, they smother everything in old bay seasoning or paprika, which takes away from the flavor of the actual seafood. They even smothered the side dish of broccoli with old bay seasoning, weird. Also almost 0 clam in the clam chowder, very expensive potato soup. read more

The cashier was the cook as well.The presentation was great but the salmon wasn't cooked.

I was so excited for some crabs this Labor day weekend as it was my anniversary. The service was good and the food was prepared in a timely manner. However, everthing we ordered was extremely salty and not fresh. I am a seafood connoisseur so it's not hard to pick up on when it's not fresh. The flavor is not what it should be. We ordered a dozen large male crabs (cleaned), Dungeness crab platter with corn, potatoes and broccoli, a pound of mussels and lastly, a half a pound of pick and peel shrimp. I also paid for 2 large butters as well. Everything, down to the butter was nasty. The butter is not real butter. It may be margarine but the texture was very off putting. Every item we ordered was very salty and meat inside the crabs was dry. The shrimp was wayyy over cooked. Even the potatoes, corn and broccoli were horrible. A total waste of money, such a shame. I will not be back. read more

Ordered #2 crabs given crabs less than 2in. Terrible. Do better. Never again. Not recommended. read more

Bob's Seafood Market - Tiny crabs sold as #2. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Absecon, New Jersey

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Incredible old time sea food market. They have everything and fresh. Their take out is wonderful. If I lived near I'd be there once a week!

The lady was was very nice at the counter. Unfortunately she must also be the cook and cashier, as she went in the back to create my order of fried shrimp and a crab cake. I expected good food. The fries were soggy. The shrimp is coated with a cornmeal like substance not bread crumbs. But they tasted ok even if very over fried and dry. The crab cake however was inedible. Also coated in a corn,eat like substance instead of bread crumbs, but tasted like old old fish. Not even a sweet crab taste as expected. Really really bad. I do not recommend and the prices are the same as if eating in a sit down restaurant. read more

Good food! Best seafood in town! Good shrimp trays. Good lobster tails Best seafood in area! read more

The three times that I've patronized Bob's to purchase fish to cook at home, I confronted at 11:30 am (a good hour after opening time ) an empty display case. When I asked the employee what they had, he answered "what do you want?" My experiences of shopping are to view product displayed to offer the customer choices and promote products. Bob's employees need a primmer in promoting sales to the public. My guess is that most of their sales stem from selling take out, which I've had. The take out was fresh but as bland as food can get. read more

I'm basing this review on the fish and chips. Since I only been here once I was in the mood for some fish and chips and had to coach a football game against Holy Spirt HS. Im so happy I found this seafood treasure. It's a place to grab and go both fresh and cooked seafood. They have a wonderful variety and you can get seafood cooked different ways; fried, broiled, steamed. What ever your little heart desires. With an extensive seafood menu I really only came there for the fish and chips. I'm happy they specify that they use cod in their fish and chips. I hate when Restaurants don't tell you what fish you are eating. Cod is my favorite for fish and chips. The food came out about 10-15 min after I ordered. I don't mind the wait because the food was made to order. And that's how it should be. Fish and Chips- DELICIOUS!!! A dry batter fried to a Golden brown and the fish was so warm and moist a nice white,flaky, moist cod and a crispy golden exterior. I don't ask but the tartar sauce tasted homemade. It was good and for $6.99 it's a gre Fries- amazing!! Lightly battered fries very crispy amd tasty. The staff was great. This place is awesome I wish it was closer to me haha. ***Update i have to sadly lower my rating for this place the last two times I been here have been disappointing. Like always I order my fish and chips. This time I also order some steamed crabs. These times I been here the fish wasn't as fresh the fish and chips didn't stick to the batter, the fish shrunk and there was a lot of moisture that came out of it when you cut the fish like it has been deep frozen. The steamed crabs was basically the same you tasted the freezer burn the meat of the crab was a little rubbery I would not recommend this place if this is the quality now. read more

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I buy seafood from here at least 2x a month in the summer. If I have company it can be 2-3x in a week actually. However, I can't see how anyone dislikes this place. I've never gotten food that's not fresh, affordable, or felt ripped off. I have been a customer for the 2 years I've lived down here and won't look anywhere else it's not needed. Bobs has it all and I can literally feed 20 people for the cost of 5 people eating out. Crabs are great, clams are great, flounder, lobster tails, crab cakes, platters all things I've ordered this summer! All A+ read more

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This is a gem! The staff is great! Fresh seafood, great portions. I love the fried shrimp rice and broccoli platter. Very affordable and filling. This place is about 15 minutes outside of Atlantic City,NJ read more

Staff was friendly. Food was bland though. Temp wise not warm. Both of us had the broiled combo which included shrimp, scallops, flounder and crab cake. We both got fries. I got cole slaw and bf had macaroni salad. Both were food. Don't know if I'd go back read more

Sometimes you find a business that really cares about their customers and makes an effort to keep them. Unfortunately this isn't one of those. The locals in Absecon already know this, but this business will go out of its way to not serve you if you arrive at closing. I walked in the door at 6:00 to buy cole slaw. Two people were being rung up at the register, and as I walked in the door a woman quickly said, "Hun, we close at 6:00." Being that it was 6:00, I had money in my pocket, and they sell Cole slaw, it wouldn't be difficult to purchase some. But that was a bridge too far. I had to go elsewhere to buy food. Not a big deal really except that the attitude toward the customer was not great. And if a business is anti-customer, I don't think I'd trust their products. read more

The best seafood I had all week! Every worker I spoke with was super nice! I went back 4 times in my short stay. Fried Lobster platter is better than any $100 lobster meal in AC. This place is a GEM! read more

This is only my 2nd time to Bob's and the 1st time I've ever ordered ala carte items and not a platter. Everything is steamed / prepared fresh to order and seasoned to your liking. The mussels were my favorite as the seasoning was sooooo on point and the mussels were nice and juicy. The shrimp were my second favorite as I got the peeled and deveined with the old bar and garlic butter. They were plump and the seasoning again was perfect! The crab cake was broiled to order and perhaps I've been spoiled by Baltimore crab cakes, but it wasn't as jumbo lumpy as I imagined lol! There was more filler than I would've liked but it was still good nonetheless. Now, their cocktail sauce is BOMB !!!! They even sell it in jars as well. Will definitely be back because they have party platters that are reasonable priced and I also wanna try the fried fish. read more

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It is well past time to update my prior review because the lines pouring out of Bob's Seafood Market verify that this "raw" fish monger located near the sea is doing something right. Walking in to order take out exposes one to a rapid pace calling of names and passing brown paper bags filled with cooked seafood to eagerly awaiting customers. The folks who pack Bob's come from every corner of the community from the high brow to those who choose a comfy path for life. If you are thinking about eating in .... Bob's is truly RAW! Simple window booths that are right in the middle of the action. Although the lines are for the vast array of fried or broiled seafood, Bob's has a really good selection of fish and shellfish on ice if you want to cook your own. The clams are local and those littlenecks really were tempting. Bob's works with locals who clam and crab so you know fresh is what you are getting. The prices are all very reasonable! My order of the day was split one fried platter and one broiled platter plus some CHOWDA. The fried platter included a nice piece of whiting with some perfectly butterflied shrimp. All were perfectly fried in a way that the breading added to the taste of the fish and shrimp. The fries on the platter were really good and the cole slaw tasty. The "healthy" broiled platter featured a nice array of steamed veggies, rice and once again a perfectly broiled and seasoned piece of salmon. The Manhattan style clam chowder was tasty but more about the fresh vegetables rather than the clams that failed to appear in every spoonful. So if you anywhere near Absecon & the shore and hungering for seafood to go cast your sites on Bob's. They might hook you into becoming another regular! Nothing fishy about this popular stop! read more

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Flounder and soups were tasty. Both meals were over cooked. Would like to try lobster tails next. read more

Bob's Seafood Market - lobster bisque, crab bisque and seafood combos - broiled & fried - Seafood Markets Near Me - Absecon, New Jersey

Best local seafood around, very clean. Help is nice and knowledgeable. Prices are fair

So disappointed!! It smelled so good on the ride home. The claw meat was dried out, meat was sticking to the shell. Def didn't taste fresh. Big bummer.... read more

This place was just ok. Its convenient for a stop off to get some lunch or fresh fish, but nothing to put on your "must stop at" list. Variety: They seemed to be out of several items, including the main reason I went there for, crabs. They did have a few variety of crab legs, all which have been previously frozen. They did have a nice array of fresh fish that looked good in quality. They had some prepared foods like seafood salad and homemade coleslaw. Service: What a let down. I came in so excited to get some good eats but the man helping me did not share my enthusiasm. I shared that I was out of town and couldnt wait to try some of their food and asked for recommendations. Unfortunately my new bff was of no help, or personality. He also left out one of the things I had ordered, which makes me sad. Quality: The crab legs were ok, a bit dry and waaaay over seasoned. Holy old bay batman. The fried scallops were juicy but you could tell the oil was a bit old. They did have a nice satisfying crunch to them. Since my husband dislikes seafood I gave him my coleslaw, which he gobbled up. Overall, I have got to say to skip this place and look around for something a bit better. Oh well! read more

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The seafood platters here were delicious. The amount of seafood for the price was spot on. Meaning a good value for your buck. We took out from Brigantine and it was well worth the 12 minute drive. Brigantine is a food dessert - meaning that there is nothing worthwhile here trying. All the prices are extremely high and quality is below cooking school quality. My only small observation was with the New England Clam Chowder. They use way too much flour and our soup was too gelatinized and pasty. The creaminess should come from potatoes and cream. I would probably not have their chowder again nor would I recommend it. This place aside from their soup is a hidden gem. read more

If you are looking for fish that tasted bad and had a very fishy smell, this is the place to go. Bought a meal and couldn't get past the smell. Horrible food, and if I was able to give it less than 1, I would. Fish bad, corn on the cob brown on the inside. My wife had stuffed shrimp, but I'm not sure what it was stuffed with. It's not a place to eat. Sa e your money and go elsewhere. Can't say enough bad things about the place, but stay away. read more

Ordered a bunch of seafood to eat in the restaurant. Nothing fancy, a couple Of tables and your food is served in take out containers. The raw oysters were amazing, and fresh. The crab cakes very high quality and tasty. The snow crab clusters were a little disappointing in size (not talking about the weight). They were small and hard to get much meat. But otherwise we enjoyed the meal and prices were fair. read more

World's worst, soup came out cold and they mixed up the veggies with the entries. None of the seafood had any flavor. I wouldn't drive pass this place again. read more

As I left AC to a friend's house in upstate NJ, I was contemplating what to bring. I noticed this place off to the side and quickly turned. After a quick search and finding good reviews, I jumped all in and ordered 4 dozen crabs at a very reasonable price (3 male #1s, 1 female #2s). Steamed fresh with old bay in a short 15 min wait, I was given 3 aluminum trays with hot crabs. Even though I had an hour drive, they were still hot when we dug into them. We were very happy with the size of the #1s. Very meaty and full with sweet crabmeat. The old bay with a hint of garlic was great as well. The female #2s were small, but that didn't ruin the feast. I wish I lived nearby. I would be a regular. But anytime I'm in the neighborhood, I'm coming here for a meal for me (they had fresh seafood everything), or for steamed crabs. Spring for the #1s. You won't be disappointed. One of the guys also helped me carry out the trays to my car in the pouring rain. Great customer service. read more

What a great surprise....I have picked up fried seafood in the past but never thought to eat inside... This place was jumpin...the herd of people never stopped crowding the place while we ate inside.... Pounds of shrimp and dozens upon dozens of steamed crabs were flying out of the place.... Our broiled combination seafood platters were very tasty.... steamed little neck clams were sweet and tender and my dozen raw cherrystones were only flawed by the one bad clam that I had to regurgitate as not to ruin The rest of the evening and/or morning... This clam and wait time were the only fails in an otherwise good dining experience. A 10 minute wait time was more like a half hour wait probably because of the numerous take out orders, and orders people had called ahead for pick up. The counter people couldn't have been nicer read more

Large portions for reasonable price. Not pricey at all. The location is in a quiet area so it's not much traffic. You can call in your order and take out. I had the raw clams 50 which served 2ppl. I recommend this spot if you want fried, steamed, broiled or raw this is the place to go and they sell fresh fish, shrimp, lobster tails, etc read more

Bob's Seafood Market - Seafood Markets Near Me - Absecon, New Jersey

we bought some number one crabs here. they were awful, overcooked and under flavored, we tried some fresh salmon and it was certainly not fresh. my kid actually got sick. try anywhere else . fyi..do not complain...they do not care read more

I go fishing on a regular basis I can tell fresh fish when I see it because I was unable to handle them I couldn't fit them over and look into the gills but judging from what I saw the fish look very fresh. The scallops were nice and firm and not slimy and the shrimp add a nice texture to Within. Speaking about the raw fish only right now. Now let's move on to the cook fish the Brayden wasn't too much however I should have got my order baked or broiled it was a little bit too salty for me however you can't satisfy everybody all the time right nonetheless I'll be back you tried the seafood combo hopefully this time they can broil it or fake it. The garlic Old Bay seasoned crabs on point except the price 6 for $14 is too expensive you might want to shop around read more

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Paid $60 for jumbo lump crab. Got it home. Opened it up. Jumbo lump on top. Six pieces, max. Underneath? Shredded crab.....Only reason I didn't give Bob's fewer stars for this total rip off is that at least crab was fresh. Very disappointed. We also purchased two take out dinners. Each and every side of the four different sides were dinky and tasted third rate, except for the cole slaw. Crab cakes, while fresh under the breadcrumb crust, tasted like fryer grease. Never again..... read more

Fish and chips review: bad fishy taste, like it was old frozen fish sticks. Fries were good. But was hoping to find a good fish and chips meal in the area - this was a big disappointment. Will try the other seafood platters next time. read more

Not often can you go into a fish market and not be overwhelmed by the smell of...well...fish! Bob's has the freshest fish! Also great prepared platters, coleslaw and seafood salad. A tad bit expensive but well worth it. Very nice staff too. Give it a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

I was searching for fresh caught salmon for seven people and I bought the most delicious, moist salmon at Bob's. I broiled it with Hoboken Eddie's Merlies Magic and for the price of a meal for four are a restaurant we had a hearty meal for the seven of us. I would also like to mention the customer service and friendly atmosphere made Bob's a shop worth return to when looking for seafood. read more

I'll be honest - I've only been here once so I am only reviewing based on one item. But the broiled crab cakes are the best I've had anywhere! And the price is unbeatable. They were 95% delicious crab, almost no filler at all, only what was necessary to bind and season. I didn't even use the tartar sauce--would have masked the deliciousness. Absolutely incredible. I can't believe I've never discovered this place before. Can't wait to go back and try some of their other stuff!! And the staff is super nice :) read more

Blue crabs and shrimp was amazing will definitely be going back again. The guy who took my order over the last home was quick an efficient overall a great experience. read more

Ordered 2 seafood platters Christmas eve. I was shocked, fried shrimp was horrible. I always ordered shrimp platters in the past and they were delicious. Not last night. I was so embarrassed in front of my guests as I raved and raved about their food. I understand the original owner passed away 2 months ago. Obviously, they are not carrying out her excellent reputation for quality seafood. Never again read more

Excellent service and delicious food!!! Prices and quantity are great. I would recommend Bob's Seafood to all my friends and family. Thanks for the Dungeness crab clusters and Snow crab legs yesterday!!! read more

The prices at Bob's are very reasonable in my opinion compared to Maryland! I ordered 3 dozen cooked crabs with garlic, butter, and old bay. There was little to no old bay on the crabs. In fact they tasted salty as if they were drenched with garlic powder. I was expecting fresh garlic. I'm willing to try again with just Old Bay or possibly steaming them myself. read more

The best crab cakes and broiled salmon I have ever eaten!! Food came quickly, staff was very pleasant and efficient. Highly, highly recommend this seafood shack when in the Atlantic City area! read more

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Love places like this. My family and i were leaving atlantic city and was looking for a place to have a quick lunch. Based on the reviews I decided to try this place. And let me tell you this place did not disappoint. Everything was fresh and cooked to perfection. I even bought their homemade tartar sauce. The staff were also very efficient not to mention how busy they were. Definitely coming back! read more