On arguably the coldest day of the year a few weeks ago on Super Bowl Sunday, your girl made a trek only a few crazy people would. Tucked in the quiet end of Red Hook right by the water, is Brooklyn Crab - a lively, coastal shanty themed restaurant serving up some seafood favorites... but on a cold day in early February the abandoned and frozen tiki bar downstairs and the residue of snow salt on the staircase leading to the restaurant only served as a faint reminder of brighter, sunny days that await us this summer in New York. I plopped myself on the bar seating as cold gushes of air swept in with the opening door. The heating was struggling but so were we - it really was just that cold. However dire these conditions were, I was here for my weekly ritual - two dozen oysters on the half shell. Trish the bartender was a great sport. We chit chatted about the weather and her California upbringing and everything in between. She was great company and a delight to talk to. When the oyster platter arrived I was met with instant joy. Nicely sized oysters, neatly shucked, briny and beautiful with the accompaniments I like. A cold glass of beer I had been slowly working on in the background. They only have the $1 Sunday oyster happy hour during the winter months. Staff simply can't keep up with the shucking when it's busier. I deeply enjoyed this meal as the sun shined in the glass enclosure and it started to warm up. Far away I could see the waves crashing on the dock, as I guzzled down the ocean's perfect food. I also ordered the peel and eat shrimp and they were very good. Nicely seasoned, with ample amount of lemon wedges to make this meal truly one of a kind. This is one of the best oyster happy hours in Brooklyn, and even though I am traveling away from home right now, I can't wait to return and bask in this sunlit bar one last time this winter. Highly recommended!! read more

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I have passed by Brooklyn Crab multiple times, and it is always super busy. Well, not so much in the winter! I am much more of a foodie person than vibes (though vibes are also important) but if you come at off peak and off season (i.e. middle of day in the winter), it is not so busy and you can take advantage of their great happy hour deals. We got a little of the happy hour oysters and some appetizers but also got a burger (not on happy hour list). The oysters were great - super fresh, not fishy. Really refreshing. The fries and the burger were also really good. And the shrimp was soo flavorful. I think if we were to come again, would skip the wings - they were ok, though the service was really nice and allowed us to try two flavors (gave us separate sauces) - maybe if we had done just one flavor and let them sauce them themselves it would have been better? Super close to IKEA and unbeatable sunset views. Will definitely come again if every around the area. read more

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The frozen marg was strong and yummy. Fish and chips was fresh with properly crispy breading but flavor-wise nothing to write home about. Wish the coleslaw was either creamier or had more flavor (or both). My company loved the crab! The waiters were very attentive with emptying her discard bowl multiple times. Amazing view of the Statue of Liberty from the top floor and overall a great place to hang out with friends on a sunny day. read more

Brooklyn Crab - Crab boil - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This established has the best views over the water. So stunning! We went on a Saturday night and it was pretty busy and the service reflected that. We ordered the calamari for the app and it was honestly the best dish of the night. It was seasoned well and fried with precious. Flavor in every bite. Definitely a fave on the menu. I ordered the crab cakes for my entree and they were alright. I wasn't pleased with the size or taste. I think they came close the a great flavor, but didn't quite hit the mark. The salad was just eh. The guava spritz was a tasty drink. I thought it would be a little sweeter because of the guava, but it wasn't. read more

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Great spot for a summer hang with a group of friends! We came here for a friend's birthday, and he ordered a couple different platters for us. We got to try the crab roll, lobster roll, lobster grilled cheese, and popcorn shrimp. My favorite was surprisingly the shrimp! I love that they seasoned the batter - they were so easy to eat. We also tried the smashburger and the ahi tuna nachos. It says that the nachos are a starter, but the portion was so big! The wonton chips were a nice touch. They have cornhole in the front and some arcade games inside. This is definitely a family-friendly place. Only con is that it's so hard to get to, so I don't think I would come here that often. But the food was actually really good! read more

Brooklyn Crab - smashburger - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Perfect lunch for a sunny summer day! We opted to share some bites and ended up with deviled eggs, popcorn shrimp, and of course a snow crab roll! We liked the seasoning in the batter for the shrimp and the snow crab roll had a good amount of meat on it for the price. Food came out quickly which we also appreciated. It wasn't super busy when we came, but I can imagine it gets packed. Pro tip: sprinkle some old bay seasoning on the chips. read more

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Updated review. Bartenders were extremely rude. Took over 20 minutes to get a drink cause they were flirting with girls. Garlic shrimp was a hit and so we're the deviled eggs. Tried the roll again and it was still a bit dry on the bottom and the mayo on the top really needs to be spread out on the bread. Once we were in the restaurant, service was nice! Seating was cool with the open air! read more

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Visited afterwork and enjoyed the food and the service. The waitress was friendly and welcoming, and suggested the US Open drink. I can't remember the name now. The food was prepared good, but a little skimpy on the seasoning. Ambiance was like you are eating on the docks, which was a nice touch. read more

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We rode our bikes to Red Hook and stopped in at Noon on a Saturday in late September. Typically, in the summer, the place is packed but now that the season is over, it was quiet. Service was great! Lots of staff. We ordered a lobster and fish and chips. Messy! But good lobster. Fish order was small and the French fries they came with were average. There are three floors of seating and back area. We sat at the second floor patio. Next time, we would sit on the top floor or the 2nd floor bar. Amazing view of the water! read more

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We love coming to this spot! Generous crab roll for the price, the chowder is delish too. Service is friendly and quick as always. We like grabbing dinner here after work because the food is great and sitting right near the water is so relaxing. read more

Brooklyn Crab - New England Clam Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Located near the water, Brooklyn Crab feels like the very definition of nautical summer vibes. It's a beach-themed, multi-story indoor and outdoor restaurant that makes you feel like you are no longer in NYC! I think it's a great space to relax outside on a warm summer day. You can play games like corn hole/mini-golf as well--truly boardwalk vibes! Snow Crab Roll (7.9/10): Definitely recommend their Crab Rolls! I loved the old bay mayo. There was a good amount of snow crab as well. Great butter-y and toasted potato bun. All the rolls are chilled and are served with chips (to which my friend and I doused in vinegar and Old Bay seasoning mix!) Classic Lobster Roll (7.3/10): Not bad but not as good as the Crab Rolls. Firstly, there wasn't all too much lobster meat (compared to the amount of bun). I also felt like the roll lacked flavor since the lobster meat was just served with a side of warm butter. I ended up dumping a bunch of Old Bay on mine for more seasoning. This is a great spot to escape the concrete jungle that is NYC. The food was nothing to write home about but I would definitely come back for the lively atmosphere! read more

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I didn't have a good experience at Brooklyn Crab yesterday and my husband and I have been coming for years. I called four times yesterday before we arrived to make sure they were open and confirm our guest count. No answer. Originally I had made a reservation for 5 of us (3 adults, 2 children). When we arrived, half of the restaurant was closed and only the bar area was available. Of course we did not want to have children sitting at bar tables! It was my godson's birthday and he loves seafood so we wanted him to try it. Unfortunately, I had my cousin take the 4 year old home because it just really wasn't appropriate. Then, we get the food nothing was hot. Butter was half solidified. The dungeness portion of the seafood pot tasted stale, the meat was kind of hard and old tasting. The snow crabs were also kind of gray like it had been sitting in some sort of liquid all day. I was truly disappointed after recommending this restaurant for a birthday dinner. Also, annoyed to have spent over $400 on what tasted like unfresh leftovers. read more

Lobster roll was very good. Fresh, meaty. Popcorn shrimp was nicely fried as well. Good service, lots of water refills. Food came out quick and hot. Upstairs indoor was closed. But cool outdoor bar vibes with outdoor seating. Nice views + nice and breezy. read more

Brooklyn Crab - Classic Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Shrimps was soggy woman by door dont know if she owns the restaurant tasted my drink by dipping a straw. Overall food was blamed

Everyone here was great ! The crab toll and the shrimp basket was good Service was quick and easy! Very spacious and nautical ! No issues , we came , we sat , we ate , we left ! read more

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I kept seeing the front of Brooklyn Crab whenever I shopped at Food Bazaar and thought "that place looks fun" and finally decided to go on a Sunday afternoon. Sunday Happy hour (and any time they have Happy Hour) is so worth it. Don't let the ahi tuna nachos deceive you - that's a whole frickin meal. I also got fish and chips (no photo because I attacked it before remembering to take one) and that was so much food. We sat at the bar and our bartender was the sweetest human. I got an old fashioned which was so perfect. And the space is huge! There's mini golf! There's foosball! There's multiple floors and the decor is so fun. I can't wait to come back! read more

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Come here for the atmosphere above all else - the location deep in Red Hook makes you feel like you're not even in NYC, and the ocean views are amazing, especially at sunset. Just don't expect to have your mind blown by the food itself. Very mediocre, it was like eating at an Applebee's for seafood restaurants. And they definitely charge NYC prices, even all the way out in Red Hook. All in all a nice way to spend a pleasant summer evening, but this is not a seafood restaurant I'd seek out for the seafood itself. read more

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Had the best day! Food was great! Service super nice specially to the dog! Super cute place!! read more

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My husband and I went to Brooklyn crab last Saturday early afternoon.There was a live DJ and the vibe was palpable. It felt like a combination of montauk meets Costa Rica beach feel! There are 2 bars on the ground floor and even free small mini golf course to hang out by or if you are waiting for a seat. It was a nice combination of kids/families and young adults 20s-30s on the scene. Drinks were very good I got a blood orange Paloma and we shared the seafood nachos. I love spicy food but they drowned the whole dish in too much spicy aoli. We would definitely go back for the vibe not the food. It felt like comfort seafood dishes with NYC prices. The street is blocked off and had cornhole and ppl hanging out all around the place. It was fun afternoon because we felt like we were away on vacation not in Brooklyn. We will be back! read more

Brooklyn Crab - Spicy Ahi Tuna Nachos - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This place has super great vibes and is such a beautiful place to visit during the summer! It's three stories and you can choose which floor to sit on. We sat on the third floor but regret not sitting on the second floor. Overall, I thought the food was good but probably not my go to place for seafood boil. The crab roll was delicious though! read more

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The staff were excellent!!! And the food a 10 and the drinks (margaritas) were NICE!!! read more

Brooklyn Crab - Myself and my sister cousin having a time - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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So we have seen Brooklyn Crab for years while shopping at fairway/Food Bazaar yet never ventured inside.3 levels of bars and tables with good views of the water and Lady Liberty. Even on a beautiful Monday the place was packed so we had a modest 10 minute wait.. See my drinks picture and yes they weee all tasty. We ordered Snowcrab roll, Crawfish roll, PEI mussels and truffle fries. Both rolls had a nice amount of crab and crawfish and the crawfish had a zing to it which I liked.Mussels were good oh and we had a shrimp cocktail. That had plump shrimp ice cold with cocktail sauce. The only miss was the truffle fries. We had to navigate the 3rd level seating so it's the best view but not good after hip replacement surgery last fall. Upon leaving they set up cornhole for patrons to play which gives you a beachy vibe in Red Hook Brooklyn read more

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Had a wonderful birthday dinner at Brooklyn Crab. Service was great. They weren't very busy on a Friday night at 5:30pm so we pretty much had the place to ourselves. I ordered the 1.5lb steamed lobster and was not disappointed. We ordered lots of yummy appetizers too. Adorable ambiance. It must be packed during the summer because their outside bar (that was closed when we were there) is huge and awesome. Until next time! read more

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super great food, right by the beach ( Coney Island arcade as well). We were also surprised by the music. Very soothing R&B playlist helps to soothe the food in the belly lol. read more

Brooklyn Crab - Great food, everything that came out was super hot and fresh!! - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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We had lunch at BC yesterday,and as always, the food, service and vibe were amazing. The cocktails never disappoint, we felt like we were on a micro vacation. There were some new items added that I wanted to try like the scallops and octopus apps and they were delicious. Great new additions! Of course the shrimp in garlic sauce was delish as usual, as well as the mussels. We also had the deviled eggs which are the best because they have the most yummy little grilled shrimp topping them off, and my husband devoured his Blue Crab roll. Zay was our server, and he was a sweetheart! It's so nice to see a wait staff that enjoy their job which is the vibe we always get when we eat here. Of course that comes from the top. The place was so busy in every nook and cranny. We even checked the backyard and it was packed! Yet, the service never suffers. Service is just as important as the food, and I can honestly say that the service is just as good as the food. Again, I would like to commend the GM Victor in running such a tight ship. We are looking forward to returning. read more

Vibes were great. Must stop by while you're in red hook. Great service. Food was also good read more

Brooklyn Crab - Classic Lobster Roll and Oysters Raw Bar - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I really like the Brooklyn Crab- but there's some things you should know before visiting during peak season (summer). Before I continue I want to add some context, I've been here many times before and during all seasons, from the dead of winter for a sit down dinner, to day drinking on a hot Saturday in summer and everything in between. This past Saturday I visited with my boyfriend for a round or two of drinks. The atmosphere was LIVELY. They had a DJ and a MC blasting music at the outdoor bar on the first level. They also closed down the street to foot traffic to put some drinking games in the street which was fun. Beware of pricing here- this is not one of those bars where it's realistic to party at unless money doesn't matter. We got two rounds of cocktails here and both rounds were $40+ each for their frozen pre mixed cocktails, that's INSANE. They were very good and strong but I have a hard time swallowing 20 bucks for a cocktail that's served to me in a plastic cup. If you are looking for a lively atmosphere to party at during summer- The Brooklyn Crab is your destination in red hook. Just beware of the pricing- I would recommend to pregame if having a buzz is your goal otherwise you may wind up in debt after running up a tab here lol read more

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Visited on a Saturday to try to meet up with my cousins. It is a walk-in divey style restaurant. Walked up to the end floor because the menu is different from the 1st & the 2nd floor. I decided to try the grill octopus. It was delicious. I tried the watermelon margarita but I didn't like it. This is a great spot. There is free street parking available, which I love. Heavy foot traffic. I wish they had a dj or some type of music playing, it could be very beneficial. read more

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Just don't go if you're looking for the best quality seafood - honestly Astoria is still New York's best and most affordable. My review is for just the items we tasted, I can't speak to the rest but I feel like it's going to be along the same lines - overpriced and just ok. The vibe here is good, it feels like you are on the jersey shore and that the beach is nearby. Drinks are a little overpriced - $15 for a frozen drink that comes out of a machine. I had the coconut mojito which was standard but good (still can get better for cheaper) We had the "jumbo" lump crab roll and shrimp basket. Both priced at a whopping $26 and geez for that price they gave us barely anything. The roll was served w a side pickle and lays potato chips that I can get at the bodega for a dollar. The crab meat filling (see pic this is untouched and I took the pic bc I was shocked that the roll was not filled) it was barely 2oz of shredded (and looked like canned!!!) crab meat. I've had fresh Maryland crab before and I know what LUMP crab is supposed to look like and taste. This is NOT what I expected for $26. If you come here, do not order this. The shrimp basket comes on a plate not a basket and was like 6 pieces of small Shrimpies that could have come from a frozen bag. I rarely write poor reviews. I only write reviews for places I want people to know is good but I had to do it for this because I will not be coming back and want to warn people of the ridiculous prices. I read reviews before coming and I thought let me try it and give it a chance. Nope, trust those reviews (google and yelp combined). Don't bother, just come here for drinks or appetizers or if you plan on getting the full feast maybe? But just know the bill is gonna be killer. I would rather just go to the boil... In fact, I'm still boiling over the bill. read more

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Food and service is awesome but the sunset over the water is amazing. I will definitely be going back read more

Brooklyn Crab - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ordered Lobster Mac and cheese on Uber eats. Paid an additional $12 for the lobster to be added. There was one pice of lobster. ONE!! Called the restaurant and spoke to a manager. All he could say is place a refund with Ubereats which I did who then said it's not eligible for a refund. 30 dollars down the drain. read more

Had a great and memorable dinner with my bestfriend who I came to visit in NY. The staff was extremely friendly and made me feel right at home. Met the manager, Jacob, who is also from California! It was nice to get to know him and we appreciate his hospitality. We ordered the PEI Mussels, popcorn shrimp, and truffle fries. The broth the mussels were in was very good, I highly recommend! The hibiscus margarita was excellent and had a nice kick. read more

Brooklyn Crab - PEI Mussels, truffle fries, popcorn shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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So coming here was a bit of a mistake on our part. At lunchtime, My friend and I came to enjoy the kitschy atmosphere by the water after a pretty late breakfast at Barney Greengrass. Well after bagel sandwiches, neither of us really had much of an appetite to be wolfing down seafood, so we ordered on the light side. $26 1/2 Dozen Snow Claws w/ citrus aioli and lemon: I don't even know what is considered expensive anymore, because everything is expensive. Nevertheless, $26 for 6 chilled crab claws is still $4.33 per claw, and they're likely to have been boiled and chilled on ice, not cooked any particularly special way. It was still enjoyable to eat cold seafood on the rooftop dining room overlooking the water with the warm breeze washing over us. $5 Corn w/ warm butter: I ordered corn thinking it would be a great accompaniment to the crab. 3 ears of corn for $5 is not a bad price. It seems like the fun and relaxing atmosphere is the main star of the show here, especially with the mini golf, corn hole, and picnic tables right by the water. read more

Brooklyn Crab - 6 snow claws with citrus aioli and lemon - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Even in December, Great place to come and sit at the bar, watch the scenes of boats and ships in Red Hook go by. Summertime here is amazing. read more

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We happened across Brooklyn Crab on a Saturday afternoon and were seated immediately. There is a very large space with many tables. Most tables weere full. The vibe is perfect for any get-together or if you want a place to hangout. The food was okay. We got the lobster roll classic and the fish and chips. Was it worth the price? No. I was expecting more than 2 fish sticks. The lobster roll was decent, nothing that made it pop. Overall if you want a place to hang out, this place is nice, but the food is lacking a bit. read more

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Plastic plates and glass for water are poor experience just like catering. No restaurant quality. I don't like cold clam chowder which must be more warmer. They changed it but they must cook it before serving. I never come back again. read more

Me and my friends got E. coli from here. Nice ambiance but wasn't worth a week of being sick after

The view is spectacular especially because you get to see lady liberty as you enjoy your meal. I had crab and corn chowder as a starter. I paired the garlic shrimp with a side of the red potatoes. This was a great combo. The crab and corn chowder was delicious. It is almost like having a desert as a starter. The red potatoes were also super delicious. The shrimp was a bit over cooked but had a great flavor. The service was a bit on the slower side. We were seated for a while before anyone served our table. read more

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Flavor is on point! I wouldn't come here for boils but the apps as a smalls plate delight is the way to go. Also the butter flavor options are nice too. Don't forget a pina colada with henny shooter! There are several levels at this establishment. Ground level mini gold, corn hole toss, arcade games bars and bar snacks available. Perfect for a first date! Then up to the first floor, table seating. Top floor indoor outdoor open flow with ocean views! Very nice atmosphere! The wait staff were attentive. The drinks got stronger after each round! Excellent service. read more

Seafood was good, loved the snow crab claws!! Ambiance was very chill with great views of the sunset. Service was friendly & accommodating. Kid friendly. read more