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

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

Brooklyn Crab - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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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 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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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

Brooklyn Crab - Drink menu - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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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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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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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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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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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

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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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

This was my first time dining early at Brooklyn Crab. Firstly: Shout to our server MIGUEL! He was knowledgeable regarding the drink & food menu options, friendly, attentive to our needs, & personable. {Big ups to you! The Astoria fella!} Food: Lobster Ravioli, Lobster Potato Salad, & Crawfish Roll! Taste: 5/5 Portion: 5/5 Presentation: 4.5/5 Seasoning: 5/5 Freshness: 5/5 Condiments & paper towels are available at each table. They also provide wet wipes. We also had a Red Hook Tea & (frozen) Strawberry flavored Piña Colada. The alcohol in the drinks was just enough & not over-powering. We sat outside on the balcony area & enjoyed the scenic view of the City (Manhattan), Staten Island, & New Jersey...with Lady Liberty right there standing proud. Feel free to explore the pier surrounding the area before or after dinner. I will definitely be back (with friends). I enjoyed the experience & liked the Contemporary Pop music they played (1960s to modern times). You won't regret dining here. *Ask for Miguel!! read more

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The ambiance is top notch 5 stars, come here for drinks and merriment, but the food is very "mid" like my daughter said, which is a shame because the food here is also quite pricey-$36 for 2 slider sized crab cakes featuring little to no lumps or chunks of crab? Get the Lobster Pasta, it's creamy and delicious. Skip the Crab Claws, they're small, flavorless and rubbery. Bathrooms were clean and had a baby changing table. Changing table was definitely not cleaned, but I'm always prepared for that. Service was a friendly but kind of slow. 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

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

I don't usually even like crab, and this one was spectacular. Service was Okay, but we were really swept away with the flavor of ghe food. We had the king crab, friend calamary, and drinks. The ambiance and decoration is top notch, feels like Key West in the City. read more

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Came to Brooklyn Crab on Memorial weekend, which was chilly so the place was empty. We ordered several items to share for the table. The grand chill tower had a good variety for everyone. It included oysters, lobster, shrimp, and snow crab claws. The calamari was crispy and well seasoned. Definitely a solid choice. The chowder fries are a must! A take on disco fries, a pile of fries are covered in a thick chowder. Very unique and addictive. read more

Brooklyn Crab - Fried Calamari - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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

Food: 3/5 Went for dinner, party of 2. The wait was about 45 minutes on a Friday night but it didn't feel like a full 45 minutes. We went around the block to grab a drink and we got a notification saying our table was ready. She ordered a lobster roll and I ordered a chicken caesar salad with a dozen oysters. The oysters were fresh but very salty. They were from Virginia and I enjoyed it.. but they only supplied us with cocktail sauce. I'm a big fan of horseradish, mignonette and hot sauce so I found it a bummer/disappointing that NONE of those were supplied to us. It would have helped cancel out the saltiness of the oysters. C'mon guys, I expect more from a "seafood" establishment... The salad was a very generous portion. I requested for my dressing to be delivered on the side. I'm a volume eater so it did the trick. I didn't try to lobster roll. To be honest, I'm not a big fan of lobster rolls in general. The few times I've tried it, it didn't end well for me.. but her roll looked tasty! Came loaded with a side of chips. Service: 4.5/5 Great service! Everyone was masked up and they have this "scan barcode for menu" thing going on. Super cool idea! Menus are constantly being touched by different people so I totally dig this "scan for menu" concept. They also have hand sanitizer around the establishment. Ambiance: 4.5/5 This place is so cute! Outdoor seating with two floors. I didn't know there was an upstairs but the seating arrangement upstairs was very hip and "open". If possible, go sit upstairs! Great place to come hang out and eat! Great vibes, decent food. read more

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Atmosphere merits 5 stars, but food is 3 stars at best. Offering a good outdoor section (especially during the summertime and pandemic), the ambience is definitely fun and quirky. I almost felt as though i was at a seaside resort restaurant. By the way, wait time for a table was approximately 45 minutes or longer, but because we pointed to a specific table (situated nearly in the direct sunlight) nobody wanted, we were sat immediately. My experience fell short of expectations for several reasons. First and foremost, the service was horrendous. Slowwwwww as can be. Be prepared to spend some of your time waiting--for your drinks, meal and check. Honestly, I wouldn't mind if the food was all that---but it wasn't. This is what we ordered (all the food came out at once, appetizer and main and very annoying): Drinks: instead of being fooled with a cocktail filled with ice, we ordered the Jack Daniels and Diet Coke and Jack (with honey) with Ginger Ale. At about $11, this was the way to go instead of those pricey specialty cocktails. They were good. Appetizer--Fried Calamari ($14). Avoid. Overly fried, overcooked, super oily and just not good. Mains--We decided on the rolls although they also had a variety of steam pots on the menu. We selected the Blue Crab roll ($24) served with a pickle and side of kettle chips. It was difficult to taste the true essence of the crab since it was sopped in mayo. Could have been better and I was disappointed. Sides. Mac and cheese ($6). Pretty good. Warm and creamy enough. Small portion. Jalapeno cornbread ($6). Very oily/buttery. Average. In summary, we enjoyed our meal due to the nice summer ambience and average food, but with the service and quality of food being subpar, a one time visit is enough for me. read more

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

Fun seafood spot in Red Hook, stopped in for drinks and appetizers, tried the fried calamari & popcorn shrimp. Both were delicious, loved the popcorn shrimp just a little bit more! The dipping sauce was delicious. Fun drinks, tried out watermelon marg, was great! Fun vibes, had outdoor game area with cornhole downstairs near the bar area, we sat on the top patio section. Busy on a Saturday afternoon, but service was quick for the most part, and overall great summery fun vibes! Would love to come back to try the rest of the menu and more drinks :) read more

Brooklyn Crab - Bar area downstairs - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We went over the past weekend. We thought they were closed for business. From the outside it looked to be so. We went in and decided to dine on the upper level. It was cold so we wanted to be away from the draft. There were two other parties when we arrived. Server was polite, and helpful. We started off with the calamari and blue crab and spinach artichoke. Both were excellent, highly recommend. We ordered for our entrees the smash burgers and Mac and cheese. I would have given five stars but the burger wasn't horrible but it wasn't the best. We initially ordered the salmon, however the server returned from the kitchen to advise us that they did not have salmon and could do fish (forgot which type of fish was offered), we declined. The Mac n cheese omg was excellent. I grew up in the south so Mac n cheese is made in the oven, with real cheese not the powdered cheese many restaurants serve. Anyhow if I closed my eyes while taking a forkful I would have envisioned sitting at my mother's dinner table. It was that good. Highly recommend the Mac n cheese. Bathroom and other areas of the restaurant was clean. read more

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Ok, ok, ok,... I never like to give bad reviews but sometimes it just has to be done. Now, let me start off by saying I'm a huge seafood fan and so a place called Brooklyn Crab sounded like a dream come true. First off the place looks like some thing that belongs down by the Jersey shore. Once you make it up the treacherous wooden stairs you're greeted by a server who might take you up another set of stairs to the top floor. The best thing about this area is the view overlooking the Hudson river, Jersey City, and the Statue of Liberty. We sat down at the table and that's where it went downhill. I ordered a Cider and I was quickly told "sorry, we ran out of that" ... We then ordered our appetizers (see pictures). Their portions are extremely small and not really meant for sharing. We then went to order the steam pot for 2 that was market price. A whopping $248. NEXT... I then decided on the classic lobster roll which I was quickly told " sorry, we ran out of that". It was 3:30 on a Saturday afternoon how could a seafood restaurant run out of lobster? NEXT ... We settled on the shrimp basket and And a smaller version of the steam pot. (See pictures) The shrimp basket came with truffle french fries. The shrimp were so greasy and oily I could not eat them. Even after blotting them down with a paper towel the amount of oil was just disgusting. The steam pot came with one potato, six muscles (out of the six muscles four of the muscle shells were empty). Head on shrimp that had not been deveined and crab legs that had tasted like they have been frozen. Needless to say I will not be returning to Brooklyn crab. Very disappointing. They also currently have a grade pending rating and they are hiding that sign by the kitchen. The only way you would see it is if you came down the stairs to go to the bathroom. They are super overpriced for mediocre food. read more

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Came here with my bike gang on a week night. Two tier bar with a ton of space to hang out. There's a bar on both levels making it quite convenient. Beer selection featured mostly macros on draft but did have a craft option from keg and lantern. It was their golden ale. After a couple of those, i decided it was time to get crabs! I opted for the snow crab roll with cane with a heaping of fries. The roll was a good. A bit heavy on the mayo. All in all, it's an awesome place to hang out, especially for large groups. read more

Meh. We got sucked in because the BBQ spot next door was totally sold out of their menu. Their outdoor seating is cute with a great view. We enjoyed a beautiful sunset. Drinks were pretty good. The food is overpriced for what you get. Service was pretty slow too. We had to ask about 5 times until we got our check, and actually had to get up to ask someone to finally bring it over. Will not return mainly because the food was mediocre and I'd rather save my money. read more

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The ambiance is great here! Makes it really feel like summer but the food is mediocre and over priced! I recommend coming for happy hour for $1 oysters and $10 margs. It really isn't worth it if you go outside of the happy hour times. read more

Brooklyn Crab - Watermelon margarita - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

It's a great restaurant with great food. Unfortunately they have one bartender on the main floor of 7/4 in the evening with long hair and glasses who's was incredibly rude and arrogant. I would have given 5 stars if he want part of my interaction. Assuming I'm not the first person to say something to you since I watched him be rude with others. read more

"Seafood escape" Want an NYC adventure that's a little different? Try this deep into Brooklyn, on the water, steamed and grilled seafood plates, that transports you to the shore. More than crab, they also have shrimp, fish, lobster, scallops. Stop here for a fun atmosohere and a really enjoyable meal. What's to cheer - Fresh seafood cornucopia! - Decent views from the top deck - Solid drinks - Great spice rub on the seafood What's to jeer - It's a little pricey - the location is a little challenging to find and not close to transit Definitely if you are in the neighborhood, go here! read more

Red Hook is my favorite way to get out of the city (but not leave the city). It's an oasis that takes forever to arrive to. You can't take the train. You are left to take a bus(es), cabs or boats. And it feels that's how the locals intend on keeping it. I stilll organized a ladies outing to Brooklyn Crab. You tried Red Hook but nothing can stop me from getting my seafood on. There was actually some male dudes invited but none made it therefore it became a ladies outing. The meet up time was 3pm. After three buses and an Uber, I arrived with my friend at 3:35. We left the house at 2pm from Bushwick. Woof! The place is two stories high, two bars and a bean bag toss area. Madness. We put our name down for a table. Easily over an hour wait. Make a reservation. They are nice enough to take your number and shoot you a text when your table is ready. All of these things I love. When we finally got the text, we were taken upstairs and shown to a giant wooden picnic table. At this time we needed some Bloody Marias on the double. On the menu it came with crab but it real life it came with a shrimp. By this point we were happy to get a little booze in the system that we didn't care. The menu was huge with tons to pick from. The beauty about the menu too is that people can go so many different routes which the ladies all did. Some did the full crab breakdown, others went the mac and cheese and mussels route, another peel and eat shrimp and I stuck the classic crab roll with chips and a pickle on the side. And we had to share a huge platter of oysters! The service was insanely quick and friendly. I wish I could remember our waitress because she was super sweet. And everyone was nice enough to take our group photo for our social media "fans". (That's a joke, ha!) Truly a great summer experience. I would highly recommend bringing a group, visitors, the fam but maybe not a romantic one on one date. So much fun. Would definitely return for another fix but maybe by boat, a reservation and those who are interested in family style. I like to try it all! read more

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Food is just meh though and quite pricey for the portions. We got the head on peel n' eat shrimp, king crab roll, and New England clam chowder. Shrimp barely had any flavor even though it was supposed to be cooked in a spicy cajun boil. Quality was questionable as well as some of the shrimp heads were all black. Clam chowder and King Crab roll were just okay. I think after a beer, soda, food, and tip/tax, it was around $80. Cool place to hang out in the summer to grab a drink and play corn hole, but would pass on the food. read more

Brooklyn Crab - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Update: My initial review was from 6 years ago. Since that time I have been here on a number of occasions and I must say that every time I do come here my expectations lower each and every time. I have now come to the conclusion at this point that I will no longer be returning to Brooklyn Crab unless MAYBE for a drink only because I LOVE hometown bbq which is next door and they do not have cocktails. I last came here for Father's Day 2021 and the food was very underwhelming. We ordered the shrimp w/ head on, clam chowder, crab rolls and shrimp tacos. The only thing I was impressed with was the clam chowder. I honestly could have made better shrimp tacos at home. The crab rolls were descent but I really didn't appreciate the fact that they were on hot dog buns. The server was great and the drinks weren't bad but again everything else was mediocre. I'm giving up on this place for good. read more

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One year later- still great!! We sat at the bar upstairs facing the water because it was first come first serve. Mike was our bartender/server and we LOVED him! Not one bad thing/ critique to say. We had summer salad, potatoes, and dungeonuss crab. So. Good. read more

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GOT FOOD POISONING. DO NOT EAT HERE UNLESS YOU ARE PREPARED TO SPEND ALL NIGHT AT YOUR TOILET. There are other people who have reviewed on YELP saying the same, that they were poisoned here. When we sat down, our table was dirty and, the condiments on table felt like they weren't cleaned and menu felt filthy. I'm not sure if I was poisoned by food or uncleanliness of this establishment. read more

We had a pretty incredible view from our rooftop table here at Brooklyn Crab Restaurant here in the Red Hook district of Brooklyn, NY. Bascily, The Statue of Liberty was watching us devour our seafood lunch (picture submitted) one bite at a time. This three or four story restaurant (I quit counting after the second story) is on the waters of Upper Bay sheltering Liberty Island, Ellis Island and Goveners Island. This funky exaggerated fish shack is the home of hundreds of bottles of hot sauces. This was almost as inspiring as Lady Liberty herself (well not quite but I'll take literary license here). My wife ordered a huge basket of Peel and Eat Shrimp which she doused in hot sauce (duh), bibbed-up and jumped in like an Olympic Diver. You could here her slurping all the way to New Jersey. I had a Connecticut Crab roll, laying a top a mound of New Yorks finest potato chips. I also hot-sauced up and devoured my sandwich. A glass of White for her and a local microbrew for me and we slurped our way back to Manhattan to wait for dinner. After a Midwest run two weeks ago and an East coast run now, I'm not stepping on a scale until next Valentine's Day! read more

Brooklyn Crab - The Crab Shack - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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It was 96°f in Red Hook, Brooklyn and we're driving around the cobblestone road trying to find street parking to get in to 'Brooklyn Crab' without illegally taking over a space in the Food Baazar parking lot while also parking close enough to not have to walk too far in the sweltering heat at 7:30pm. Once we arrive, we're asked if we'd like indoor or outdoor seating. Turns out; no A/C. Ooookaaaaaaaay.... Outdoor seating (in 96°) it is!!! Apps included: 1/2 dozen Oysters, Popcorn Shrimp and Calamari. The Oysters were very good; small, tender and un-fishy. Popcorn shrimp were very good, as well. Calamari left much to be desired. They were a little over cooked; chewy and dry. Didn't stop me from eating them, because the breading was delicious, but the calamari itself was not very good. We all got the same Entreé: Snow crab Steampots. I got traditional, and the boys got cajan seasoned. It was the best, most entertaining hour we had had all week. We LOVED it! The crab was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The meat was plentiful (sometimes crabs can be "hollow" inside the limbs). The sun was setting, beautiful atmosphere, great music, wait staff let us be, but were never far, God forbid we needed anything. It was great. Dessert: Juniors Cheesecake. Need I say more?!? NEED. I. SAY. MORE?!? This place's food doesn't deserve a James Beard award, so I can't give it Five stars. But the food was still good. The atmosphere was great. The wait staff was awesome. And we had a successfully great time. Totally going back again. read more