Outdoor seating is really nice on a day with good weather overlooking water. But other than that, mehhhhh. Food is meh. Crab roll is just crab with some seasoned mayo on top. Chips are not fries but cheap ass potato chips that are more bottom of the bag variety than actual whole, fresh chips. Chip crumbles maybe? Servers have no idea what they are talking about. Ask them anything about the menu and they'll try to parrot back something on the menu that doesn't answer your question. They had over 1.5h wait for a table. But there is an area to play corn holes for kids (big and small) and if you just want cheap beers at seafood resto prices. No idea why people wait here for 1.5h, but maybe because there is nothing else around. read more

Yummy! I have been looking for a spot to get cheap beer and tasty fried seafood and it has been found. It's located near the water with both lower and upper patios. If you sit at the bar, you'll have a clear view of the river from your seat as you drink one of the tasty Bloody Mary's (something else I've been looking for and was surprised at how bad so many of them have been) that even comes with a crab claw with meat included as garnish. A lot of the staff is pretty young so they're sort of all over the place. Our waiters did a shift change and the second waiter forgot about our pitcher of beer and on a hot day like the one we went on, we were kind of sad. It was all made up by our delicious shrimp, fish and calamari baskets. The calamari wasn't chewy, and so often it is and my shrimp was killer; perfectly cooked with a nice salty crust coating it. I'll definitely go back as the the summer progresses but I'll make sure to get there early because I imagine the wait only grows and the weather heats up. Definitely try the Bloody Mary's if you're into that. They were my favorite part read more

One of the best experiences I've had with seafood. The view is great and the place is almost always crowded which I take as a good thing. The Brooklyn Crab Royale is the way to go for the menu. It's a bunch of seafood that's served on a big platter. On the menu it serves 2 but I think it's more fit for 4 people. I always like getting the oysters when I come here. They are great and even better during their happy hour when they are $1. Highly recommend but it is a bit on the pricey side. (That's why I normally go during happy hour) read more

My friend and I stopped in over Labor Day weekend around 4 PM. We were quoted a 50 minute wait for the two of us but it only ended up being about 23 minutes! They have cornhole to play outside while you're waiting. We were seated on the third floor which has a gorgeous view and nice and breezy up there. We ordered the snow crab basket for $34 and also the fish and chips for $22. The fish and chips came with fries that could've been cooked a little longer, coleslaw and amazing tartar sauce. The snow crab was a generous serving, 1 1/4 lb. snow crab also came with 2 halves of corn. Service was quick and efficient. I would return! read more

Brooklyn Crab - Snow crab ($34) and Fish and Chips with fries $22 - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Really expensive, the price is not comparative to the portion, the crab legs had no flavor and were overcooked . 2 starts because the shrimp was good read more

Brooklyn Crab - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My gf took me here for my birthday in August. This is a hidden gem in brooklyn. It's right by the water and you feel like you're on vacation in a florida setting. The food was amazing and totally worth it. They have a indoor and outdoor seating area. Along with a bar and a few corn hole sets. The staff are eager to please you with kind service and happy to make suggestions of things to do nearby to end the night. Will be back again and highly recommended read more

This place was so friendly and nice! I went with my fiancé and the atmosphere was so summery. I ordered the crab roll and my fiancé had a steam pot. Everything was so yummy and they had the old bay seasoning on deck so I was satisfied. The service was also very quick and friendly our waiter was very funny and attentive. Make sure to sit outside if the weather is nice!! read more

Walked in 9:20 pm on a sunday it was a straight walk to the table we was greeted by everyone as we walked through the restaurant. The waitress was very friendly and the food came very fast. When we got the food it was very hot and fresh. Brooklyn crab royale was $130 but it was amazing, very flavorful, mouth watering and very good. DRINKS ARE WEAK but the taste of the food made me very over it read more

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The seafood isn't particularly good. Fun to hang out and and hit the mini golf while waiting but what you're waiting for...pretty poor quality. I can put up with mediocre food if there is convenience or some other qualities there - but our last visit made myself and my husband queasy - it was worse than mediocre...so we wrote it off. Too bad ...the location and view are cool. read more

Don't waste your time or money here. Nothing but a very expensive hipster hangout. I ordered a bloody Mary that was so watered down, I may as well should have had water for $14. I ordered the soft shell crab sandwich. Nothing but batter. I suspect there wasn't even crab in it. Loud and obnoxious. read more

Brooklyn Crab - Horrible soft shell crab sandwich. Nothing but batter for $ 23. - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The atmosphere and view were great but most of our food was underwhelming for the price we paid. We were very happy about the taste and flavor of our appetizers which were the shrimp and calamari. Our drinks also weren't what we were expecting and they had no fresh papaya which made it so we had to choose a different drink. read more

Restaurants shouldn't steal from their customers. The ATM charged $10 to take out money. i called the manager to complain. He said it wasnt their responsibility that it was a third party ATM. i asked if they got paid to have the ATM there, he said "why would you ask that? thats not a valid question." then hung up the phone." this place is shameless. dont ever go here. read more

A seafood place with a beautiful view and location but when it comes down to the food forget it. The seafood doesn't hold up. Waste of time and your money. Go read more

While pricey this place is amazing. The view and breeze off the ocean are great. Crab and fried clam strips are excellent. Tues and Weds $1 oysters read more

This place is absolutely everything that you want it to be: a nice crab shack with a view of the water (as well as the Fairway parking lot), delicious food, great beer list and a charming, fun environment. There are colorful palm trees, string lights, corn hole and great views. I liked it as soon as I arrived. I find most of the negative reviews are about wait times and crowds, and frankly their poor planning is not this establishment's problem. We came by at 3:30 or so to wait for a 5:30 dinner reservation and had no problem finding room at the bar, and nearly cancelled our dinner reservation to simply stay here. The service was excellent. The bartenders have a way of being present without being overbearing, and are friendly without interrupting our conversation. The beer list is great. They are all local, mostly Brooklyn beers that are fairly priced (a little bit high but for a seafood restaurant with a view in Red Hook, what do you expect?). Now to the food We ordered the following: Blue Crab Roll--outstanding Cajun Peel N' Eat Shrimp--also outstanding I'm pretty fussy about seafood, and everything here is incredibly fresh and delicious. Our crab roll was bursting with crab, and the cajun seasoning on the shrimp was excellent. It was hard not to stay for dinner, we will absolutely be back. There is no better place I can think of to take a group of friends when it is nice out, we're looking forward to returning. The only note I would give this place is, the bathroom situation should be better. If you can serve and charge for fresh seafood, this place can have a real bathroom (not the nice porta potty). read more

The service is a little slow but given the environment and setting it's not a turn off. Such a great dining experience. Don't skip on this place. read more

The portions are small for the price, service is slow, but the food is good, and it's really about the location being close enough you can see the water and walk in the park with a view of the statue of liberty. Just set your expectations that you're paying for the ambience and will get some tasty food at the same time. Slow down and envision you're at a North Carolina Beach shack, but close your eyes on the NYC price tag. read more

Came here again in July of 2019 with the misses. It was pretty crowded but we got seated fast enough. I ordered the gulf shrimp platter and so did my wife. And all I can say is YUMMMMMMM. The shrimp are large and plentiful. The fries were very crispy which was different from the last time. We didnt order drinks. The staff was fast and attentive. My goodness, if it werent for the pandemic right now, I would be there tonight. I hope all the staff and patrons of this place are safe and healthy. I hope everyone is safe and healthy and I cannot wait to come back here. read more

Was at Brooklyn Crab on Dec. 22nd with my family for a King Crab, Snow Crab and Lobster dinner. Dinner cost around $400 for four adults. Seafood went down fast, especially my son in law. Then around 2:00am everything came back up out of both ends. 3 out of 4 adults got food poisoning. My daughter who was the one not to get sick because she decided to have a salad for dinner. I guess I won't be going back to Brooklyn Seafood. Ever ! read more

As a first-time visitor of NYC, I could'nt have asked for a better way to end my day. I'm a huge crab fan and this place seemed like the perfect spot and the level of service exceeded my expectations. Amber was a great server and very attentive to my needs. She was able to assist me in making the right order and was able to clarify any questions I had. She was very personable and super helpful. At the end of the night, I asked her if they sold any T-shirts. Unfortunately, they were sold out, but she spoke with Kevin (Asst GM) and he was able to pull some strings and hook me up with an exclusive t-shirt! Amber and Kevin went above and beyond and they totally made my night. I will definitely be going here again next time I visit NYC and I would recommend this place to anyone who loves crabs and is looking for a place that's fun and has excellent customer service! read more

First time here and I loved it. Atmosphere is laid back you feel like your on vacation, they have games to play while you wait. They also have two bars so if your waiting for a table you will have no problem getting a drink. Great beer selection and the mixed drinks look pretty good too. We were seated right away and the waiter was excellent. They have two dining areas, we sat upstairs for the view. We started with the shrimp basket, grilled octopus and fried calamari everything was delicious! For dinner we had the crab pot for two, it could definitely feed more then 2 people, it was very good. Also the jalapeño corn bread is a must! I would recommend coming here on a beautiful summer night with friends, you will not be disappointed. read more

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The place itself is 5 stars: you feel less like you're in Brooklyn and more like you're in a New England seaside resort. It's especially lovely on a summer's evening, with the outdoor seating, lights strung up and nice views. But the food is definitely 3 stars, and given the prices they charge and the other fantastic dining options not far away (try Petite Crevette for seafood) that's not acceptable. The salmon was over cooked, dry and had no flavor. read more

Great location and excellent service. Portions are questionable as it relates to price but overall nice experience. Wanted to bring our dog but was raining and wasn't sure if she was allowed upstairs where we moved our reso to because of the rain.. read more

ill prepared for crowds. absolutely freezing cold seating on the deck. the worst is the pricing: i paid $35 for the most mediocre bar food-ish crab cakes with a watercress salad on the side the size of a deck of cards with pomegranate seeds. popcorn shrimp app was tasty. fish and chips were tasty. prices blow. service slow. douchey crowd. read more

Disappointed! I came here from a far distance just for the drinks, food and scenery. Although the view was great and my waiter was amazing, the food was less than adequate and edible. I've been here before and I'm not sure why there was a problem this time on Brooklyn crabs end but I know for a fact I will not return! I ordered the rum punch punch bowl for two which really is the size for one, taste like cheap fruit punch mixed with what I assume is pina colada, the calamari was disgustingly oily that I was nauseous just inhaling the aroma, the snow crab legs wasn't even one full cluster but yet 3 legs with one additional leg thrown in the bowl with 2 pieces of corn. The presentation, poor! And there's only four tables seated at the moment. I will say that the Mac and cheese was decent but definitely not as good as usual. I'm curious did they change something in the kitchen? Someone please direct me to the nearest seafood restaurant because this was an amateur attempt at being one of the "best" or remotely mediocre. I wasted my day off, time and commute being here today, none which I can get back. Next time I will try shaking crab, at least I will get what I paid for. read more

I want so much to love this place, as a Red Hooker and a seafood lover, but they just continue to disappoint. They used to have a few interesting items on the menu, like a catfish platter and a grilled scallop Caesar salad (which was quite good), but they have cut their menu down to crowd pleasers that they don't even do well. The shell doesn't come easily off the peel-and-eat-shrimp. The fish in the fish and chips was over cooked. The blue crab roll is small. The Caesar salad was ok, but was small. Basically, they just cater to one-time visitors who want the crab shack experience in New York. Portions are getting smaller, prices are going up, and quality and creativity are going down. Aside from the fun yard and bar, there is little reason to go here. read more

The place seems like it would probably be fun to get drunk at (outdoor bars, mini golf, bags, etc) but the food was horrible. We ordered Mac and cheese, a hot dog and ceviche. The ceviche was made with cod and borderline inedible-- mainly a pile of tortilla chips. The hot dog was disgusting/looked worse than something from 711 and I didn't eat the Mac and cheese but it looked just meh. Bottom line is I would prob recommend to go to have some drinks on a nice afternoon but do not go for the food. Also seemed WAY overpriced for the shellfish selections so didn't even bother with that. read more

When it comes to food I wouldn't say I'm a very picky person. But If you ask me for a good seafood restaurant, this wouldn't be my first suggestion to you. The lobster Mac n Cheese was honestly disappointing. As far as the Clam Chowder it was more in the direction of a soup than chowder feel and taste. I also ordered a Baileys and Rum which was the only enjoyable part of my meal. read more

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I can count on one finger the number of times in my life I have left at $0.00 tip. That one finger is my middle finger, Brooklyn Crab. No need to run through the litany of horrors; I experienced all of the indignities that my fellow yelpers have mentioned and more. I give them one star because there's no zero-star option, and because I did have one happy moment at Brooklyn Crab: as my husband and I were leaving, we stopped to offer the owner/manager our advice, because truly, I would love to see this place succeed but there is just so, so very much to fix! A line began to form behind us as we talked to her. Perhaps the 3 hours with no food and one lukewarm Pacifico had made me delirious, but it reminded me of the scene in Airplane when the passengers start lining up in the aisle to "calm down" the hysterical woman, waiting patiently with their clubs, baseball bats, tire irons... so that made me giggle. Otherwise there was absolutely nothing redeeming about the evening. Time subtracted from my life never to be regained. read more

The one place where you can gaze into your significant other's eyes and say "I want to give you crabs." and not have them run away screaming. Unless they're into that stuff. Closing out my 3rd 100 challenge of 2013 is BROOKLYN CRAB. This is wonderful establishment which I highly recommend for a loose birthday party.. What do I mean by that? Well if you're three people who need to be there at an exact time and need everything they envisioned to happen, this place is not for you. In fact, run! However if you come with a big group of people, well aware you probably will be dealing with a wait, depending when you come, and that the day can go in various directions, then what are you waiting around for?!?!?! Get over here.... so when someone says "What are you waiting around for?", you can say "Dinner, fun and amazing time with friends!" I've been here several times and it's been different each time. I was here for a birthday during a cold night and there was no wait whatsoever. On that night we feasted on crab and lobster, like the Ironborn of Pyke. Which is kind of like Red Hook if you think about it. (Note: Joke will require you to know Brooklyn and Game of Thrones) When you get crab and lobster you have to realize, it's going to be lots of work for not all that much food and it could be on the pricey side. Here the prices aren't so bad and when you come with a group, your wallet won't take such a bad hit. The one thing I learned on this day though is the cocktails are not the greatest. Best to stick with regular bar go to drinks (Vodka/Whiskey/Rum/Gin and whatever) and beer. I've been here on a Summer Sunday with no plans what so ever. Waited around for my whole party to show up and then the fun began. The wait was long but everyone knew what they were getting themselves into, a lazy Sunday filled with drinking and whats that?!?! Mini Golf?!?!?!?! That's right just head around back while you're waiting to be seated and enjoy a luxurious 18 hole mini golf (Unless you play with me. I'm quite good at putting and do my best do get in your head. You will suffer and lose!) Not into Mini Golf? (WEIRDO!) Well they have cornhole as well. Enjoy tossing a bag and trying to get it into a hole. Doesn't sound exciting? Yeah I know. We sat around, played games and drank awesome beers. They have Ommengang and Allagash!!!!! Finally we got our table and our waiter came around. I don't know what some other reviewers are talking about because everyone who has served me food has been amazing. "Sir did you like that drink?" "No!" "Let me see if I can get you a beer instead." Each time our waiter has been friendly, funny and attentive. There have been concerns but they do what they are allowed to do. Other issues can be brought up with the management but leave these waiters alone. It's not the best seafood I've had in my life but it's still pretty good. The best thing I've had is their Catfish Po'boy! Fantastic. Their New England Claw Chowder needs to step it's game up. Overall, if you're down for making a day out of Brooklyn Crab with a large group of people, understanding what you are getting yourself into, then stop on by. Play some mini golf, drink some beers and enjoy some good seafood with friends. read more

Was dining at Brooklyn Crab this past Wednesday. This place is the only reason I used to visit redhook, waiting line took less than 10 min. The way they operating during pandemic is great, felt totally comfortable with seating and staff. Food was amazing as well as drinks. The crab's size i had for entree was huge and it's truly delicious. Another thanks to our server Kevin, the dining area was busy but he made us feel very comfortable and was on point. Will definitely comeback before the summer is over!! read more

Brooklyn Crab - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This place is good for sweeping a woman off her feet without her realizing she's eating 3 star quality food. But i'll be nice... My mom chose this place for dinner on my birthday because I guess she felt it was her birthday too. Once I checked in I realized I had this place bookmarked anyway so yes...let's kill two birds with one stone. There's really not much to complain about here. Everything is good it's just that the place can be quite expensive for what it offers. I honestly feel as though you're paying for the view. THAT BEAUTIFUL ASS VIEW AS THE SUN SETS! MAN, I COULD MARRY A MAN IF HE TOOK ME HERE AND WHISPERED SWEET NOTHINGS! Sorry I get so sidetracked at times... So I came here with mom dad and my brother. My mom and I shared the rum punch bowl (a lot of ice but once you shake it up you'll definitely feel the liquor) then I proceeded to have (2) dry martinis. Remember...liquor contributes to your taste buds when eating. I kept saying "this food is so good" my father had to ask me if it was my first time eating that day. Then I realized, maybe I drank too much. We had the following: Fried Calamari and popcorn shrimp, which was not light on the salt but perfectly seasoned for me. Shrimp was REALLY good! Calamari? Blah, I've had better. Half dozen of oysters which was the equivalent to 6 skittles. Yes, their east coast oysters are like the size of a tic tac, don't waste your money. I had the Alaskan King Crab Roll as my entrée and honestly I can eat that over and over again. So to sum this up...they have edible food, nice selection of drinks, very good service (forgot to mention that), and perfect views. It's all up to you to decide whether you feel like spending money for the the food or the view. Choose wisely ;-) read more

I was excited to eat here until I saw the prices. Unbelievable. $23 for a basket of fried clams? You can get pretty excellent fried clams for, like, $7.95 anywhere in New England. Unfortunately, that price is representative of a dozen overpriced dishes. I understand that NYC is more expensive, but this isn't a cost-of-living uptick. $48 crab baskets are just criminal. read more

Greatest issue with this business is handling of seafood. Alaskan King Crab Legs and Snow Crab Legs were rubbery with feeble, limp shells which suggested the legs had been 'thawed' under hot water. Was seeking to feast like King Neptune since I was paying a kings ransom for the treat and felt fed like a hobo picking leftovers from a restaurants garbage. Please hire someone to better handle the raw ingredients you order! They are getting destroyed in the preparation. read more

My friend and I wanted to try some local seafood. We was lazy to go anywhere else read some promising reviews on Yelp that wasn't that bad and decided to give it a try. Biggest mistake the food was not fresh My friend ordered the snow crab legs and I ordered the Salmon with asparagus the portion was small to me. The drinks we order had pulp in it they should have stated that the fries was cold. I will not be coming back to Brooklyn Crab had high hopes and they didn't deliver. read more

Brooklyn Crab - REALLY?! NOT WORTH IT!! - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've been curious about this place for a while. Every time I'm at Fairway, I remember that I keep forgetting to try this place out. It was Friday night when I visited and the restaurant was bustling. Since it was just me dining on my own, I thought I could probably get service for one at one bar or the other - I saw two. I walked up to the hostess station to see if that was an option. While I stood there, the hostess addressed the two people before me, then the four other people who walked up after I'd arrived. "Never mind me," I said in frustration. "Fine," the hostess quipped. And so I left, knowing all I need to know about Brooklyn Crab. read more

Guys...It opened on 6/8/2012 - 3 days ago. Give them a break. No restaurant will be perfect in that time. I love the concept and applaud developing this area. Seemed way on the expensive side (even if it was convenient, and in the city its over priced). Would go here again but probably just for 1 or 2. Excellent vibe and decor to the place. Makes me think of vacation just 20 min from the city. read more

This place should be on Kitchen Nightmares, it desperately needs Chef Ramsay if it's going to survive. My boyfriend and I left there and soon discovered we both had food poisoning. We both ate calamari and scallops, both of which tasted as though they've been sitting in a broken refrigerator for months. And they charge $24 for 4, yes 4 scallops that were overcooked and "turning". The entire menu is overpriced. We tried to call them to inform them of our food poisoning, but no one answers the phone. DON'T let the beautiful water view lure you in. It's nothing but contaminated, overpriced "seafood". read more

Gréat terrasse, great staff - perfect for a group. This kitsch place with kitsch drinks was a little more pricey than we expected - I know, it's crab! My bo loves crab and that is largely why we chose this place over the bar-b-que place next to it. I suggest you ask what is fresh. The crab and octopus we ordered was frozen and maybe a little over cooked, although with some good spices. There are lots of places with back yards or patios with fresher food and lower prices in Red Hook or Caroll Gardens. The highlight really was the the bar staff and view of the water. This place is probably most worth going for happy hour. read more

Great food can often help you overlook poor service. For Brooklyn Crab, they had neither. The server kept forgetting to provide us the basics such as straws and spoons (for soup). And to top it all off, we left the restaurant still hungry after spending $115 between two people!!!!! I will never return to this restaurant. Yelpers, you have been warned. read more