Love the seafood here. Ordered some snow crab and some jumbo shrimps. Got them steam and seasoned for Mother's Day. The service was very good, they keep the lines moving. One line to place your order and another to pay. Both moved quickly. The only wait was the time it took to steam the food which wasn't long either. To be a seafood place, the wasn't a strong or bad smell, you mostly smelled the seafood seasoning on the steamed items. The keep the place pretty neat and clean as can be for a seafood spot. Always my go-to for snow crabs!! read more

We ordered half a bushel of LARGE male crabs on Saturday, and unfortunately, what we received was nowhere close to what we expected. The box contained a mixture of sizes, with several crabs being noticeably smaller than what we ordered and paid for. I completely understand that crabs can vary somewhat in size, but there is a difference between a few variations and ordering large male crabs and receiving a box with so many smaller crabs. If I wanted mixed-size crabs, that's what I would have ordered. I actually called to address the issue, and I was told to bring the crabs back. The problem is that this was purchased for our last girls' night of the summer. My best friend, my cousin, and I split the half bushel between us, and we do not live in the same city, so bringing the entire order back was simply not realistic. I wasn't expecting special treatment--I just expected to receive what I paid for. Once we realized the size of the crabs, it was extremely disappointing, especially because this was supposed to be a fun evening together. The picture speaks for itself. We paid for large male crabs, and I don't feel like that is what we received. I'm leaving this review because customers should be able to trust that when they pay for a specific size, that is what they're going to receive. Please check your order carefully before leaving, especially when ordering by size. Unfortunately, after this experience, I would not order from here again. read more

Crab Palace - Different sizes of crabs - Seafood Markets Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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We have been coming here for 6-7 years. It is such a gem! The owner is super friendly and helpful. Service is efficient and fast, you are usually in and out within 10 minutes. I love how fresh the crabs are. I always get the largest size available, trust me, it's worth it. The prices are very reasonable. I like the seasoning on the side and get the butter dipping sauce. Highly recommend!! read more

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Fantastic crab cooked fresh. Went there this morning to make sure they didn't sell out. Always friendly, steamed to order and perfectly seasoned. Thanks again!! Happy Thanksgiving. read more

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I went there the other day I got more claws then crabs the crabs wasn't fresh and wasn't even season never again I will drive all the way to Maryland to get fresh and medium size crabs not small crabs and calling them medium read more

Highly recommend!! All the seafood is great. This is the only place I purchase my crabs from whether they are live or already steamed and seasoned. read more

Service is always great. They always have what you want. The seasoning is always tasty. The wait is fast considering they have to steam things too. read more

In my opinion , best crabs in Newark . Nice size , well seasoned fast service good prices .

Been buying crabs for yrs from here. Males only. They have more meat. Best July -sept. Sometimes October. Only buy LG or jumbo males. Anything smaller is a waste of time. You'll just get cut up hands read more

Great seafood but just don't call on a Sunday because they take the phone off the hook to avoid calls

I've been to this place a few times previously and have had steamed crabs and steamed shrimp here before. This is not a place you visit to soak in the ambiance and the wonderful aroma of seafood. It's smelly, cold and ugly inside. In all fairness, this review is primarily based on the seafood - the prices and the appearance/taste/freshness as it's considered to be a seafood market and most seafood markets aren't very pretty. Fortunately with this place, it's basically in and out - thanks to their quick service. I've ordered steamed crabs from them before. The employees tend to be heavy-handed on the seasoning so I found the crabs to be way too salty for that reason. After that, I've asked that the seasoning be light and I've found it's still a bit over seasoned. Last time I was there I got steamed shrimp and asked for them to be lightly seasoned. The shrimp was way over seasoned AND it was tough because it was overcooked. I decided to give them another try. This time I decided I don't want them seasoning my shrimp at all so I asked for no seasoning on the jumbo shrimp I ordered and hoped the shrimp wouldn't be overcooked. After tasting the shrimp, I must say it was very good. Even though it had no seasoning as I requested, the shrimp was plump, juicy and full of flavor. I noticed that most of the shrimp appeared to be "large" in size, certainly an issue when I ordered jumbo. Only a few pieces were actually jumbo though...very disappointing when I paid extra to have the largest size shrimp. The shrimp was not over steamed (overcooked) this time and for that I'm grateful although steaming seafood should not be hit or miss every time I come here. I would definitely come back and order more shrimp and crab legs - lightly steamed and no seasoning as I can always add my own seasoning when I get home. The seafood prices appeared to be pretty good. The seafood was fresh and tasty. I would come back and I would certainly recommend. read more

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Easy pickup and very knowledgeable about crabs. The crabs were pretty good, not large. A bit pricey at$30 a dozen. They do steam them after you order and wait. Pretty quick. read more

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Yesterday I paid $30 a dozen and I brought 2 dozen for what was supposed to be medium female crabs but what I got was one medium crab and the rest were baby crabs! What a disappointment! read more

Crab Palace - Not med crabs! - Seafood Markets Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Fresh Seafood, Delicious Crabs, shrimp, clams, you name it! Love it!!!

Been going here ever since I can remember. Good quick service, decent prices, knowledgeable and helpful staff. The crab are always just right. The seasoning is right on point for myself. A bit spicy and salty, nothing that a good beer, water or juice can't handle. Especially if you are having quite a few at a time. Enjoy! Oh and they are also excellent if you have a seafood party, thank me later ;) read more

Crab Palace - Bushel *10 Dozen* medium sized crab, dzn steamed clams on the half shell and a pd of steamed crawfish. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

From there steamed shrimp to the crabs everything is amazing! They put like an old bay spice on top of you like and it's mouth watering! We always return time and time again to this location. read more

I had to go check out The Crab Shack. They steam the seafood for you and season it. I prefer to have no old bay season on my crablegs as someone hand is real heavy. Their prices are reasonable and it makes for a quick meal when you can pick up, crablegs, crawfish, blue crabs and seafood salad and steam corn. OMG!! Dont forget to purchase some garlic butter its banging. You have a choice of clusters and legs and they have big bundles that can run you $ 60.00 . Overall I will definately return to The Crab Shack to get my crablegs fix so when your in downtown Newark check out The Crab Shack. read more

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At this place you have to double check your order. What you ask for seems is not what you going to get. I prefer live I don't like their seasoning it's to spicy. read more

Crab Palace - This is not female crabs ... what I ordered.... It's male not what I ordered!!!!!!! - Seafood Markets Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Service was in and out, prices were reasonable, staff is quick and friendly, most important Seafood is fresh. My Surf and Turf party was a huge success. Will be back. read more

I've patronized a number of seafood markets but have never bought crabs that were more fresh and delicious than Crab Palace. They work directly with their fishermen. The service is fast and friendly and their proprietary seasoning is amazing. If you haven't tried them then you absolutely should. read more

This is our go to place for crabs and it's just conveniently located and easy to get to from Morris Plains. Blue crabs are usually a summer time thing for us, but my daughter wanted some for her birthday weekend, January 9th. Bought a dozen large (#1) and a dozen jumbo. They were amazing - heavy and meaty!! Took the chill right out of us and made us think of summer. Love the staff too! So nice and pleasant!! read more

Crab Palace - Seafood Markets Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

This place is very over rated and pricey!! The only good thing is that the seafood is fresh. FYI take your seafood raw and go home and steam it yourself!! I ordered 2lbs of crab legs, 1lb shrimp and 1lb craw fish steamed and lightly seasoned .. the worker over steamed my food and put to much seasoning. When I returned home to eat my food , I was highly upset !!! I paid $80 for overcooked and salty seafood!! I don't know if I will be returning back! Restaurant is in a industrial area, however parking isn't too bad... read more

Wow what a gem of a place. Busy in the am but that's when the crabs are the best. Slows down drastically later which is good for frozen stuff like king and snow crab. I've picked up a half a bushel and an extra dozen of large blue crabs and got 50 decent sized crabs total. The place is classic too. Place order. Get ticket. Go to window and pay. Get order called. Walk out with a ton of crab read more

Best seafood in Newark... the crab legs can be a bit expensive but the blue crab medium and large are great love their seasoning as well!

Very quick and efficient first time here and would come definitely come back again crabs were delicious

Great crabs , Miller Street is better than the one on West Market Street. Great service at both , but Miller Street the crabs taste better.

Crabs are always spot on, at both locations. The seasoning, which I suspect has some cinnamon is an absolute delicious combination with their blue crabs. Pink shrimp poppin. I have her to try their snow crabs but I'm sure I will soon as I've been a returning customer ever since my first visit a few months ago. I'm new to the area and am pleased to have found a place with more than one location yet the same level of customer service and taste between both stores. You've made a regular out of me! read more

Crab Palace - Blue crabs - Seafood Markets Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Oh yeah that's what I'm talking about !!! This place hits home... grew up crabing , boiling seafood with my dad . New Orleans uses the same spices ( infused in the water) but the difference is ya'll steam ( spices are topical ). Ive tried Maryland style before and was not impressed. This place gets steamed right !!!! Love the warehouse to go way and don't mind going there in Newark. (15 Mins. from Airport , off of rt. 21) People were so friendly and even gave me a crab to try without even asking !!! The generous natured girl working there wanted to make sure (by illustration) I knew how to peel and eat crabs. ( SO NICE). So I got 1 dozen Hot steamed Crabs (35$) and 1 corn on the cob (1$ ) Crabs male, sweet female mixed (gulf) were med. to small in size just meaty enough. read more

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Great crab great seafood great prices great service Love this place Everything about it was really amazing read more

Has the best crabs in jersey hands down, fresh,nice size, there always friendly when taking your order, no long waiting unless there super crowded but usually they get you in & out read more

No frills but the freshest crabs you can get! If you like crab roe, the female crabs definitely have them. Usually male crabs are meatier but the females were just as meaty. The Alaskan king crabs were good but they had a frozen taste/texture, not the silkiness I was expecting like other places. read more

Good place near Newark airport, selling live NJ blue crabs. They don't charge for steaming the crabs. The large male crabs were sweet and meaty. The spice is tasty, kind of salty, and not that spicy. The owner is a Chinese lady who is the pretty nice, she handed out complement cold bottle water since the weather was hot. read more

The best crab I have ever had. So glad they are open for takeout during this time! Can't wait to be able to eat in.

My family is a huge fan of blue crabs, especially in the summer, but have had to travel very far in the past (sometimes, driving all the way down to Delaware and Maryland!). This year, my dad, Arnel, was referred to Crab Palace, and we could not be more satisfied! The seafood itself is always fresh, and the seasoning is always on point - and it's great that they ask our preference even before the order is cooked. We have gotten multiple orders this season, and have enjoyed them each time. You can't beat the location and the price. A huge shout out to Carter! He is the best! We will continue to come back, and are excited to try all the other seafood options! read more

Absolutely the best place to get seafood!!! The Blue Claw crabs are fantastic. Crawfish! King Crab! Snow crab! Every time I've gotten seafood from here it's been amazing. read more

Ok, so when I give a negative rating I usually wait a couple months and go back to the established and see if anything had changed so maybe I can change my rating, however, the owner stated that I said I'll never go there again but what I actually said wss stop going there until they do better!! Well I could not change my rating because he wouldn't serve me, however I challenge him to point out anything I said that isn't true?? ... I work for the City of Newark and I see many unsanitary practices there... maybe I'll send out code enforcement... keep you posted read more

Will drive here and great as many as I can.... the Maryland blue crabs are heavy and always seasons soo well! This New Jersey spot is a gem and I'm so grateful for this place being here.... a Baltimorean needs her crabs and this New Jersey spot is a staple in my life read more

I haven't been for a couple of months but I saw some of the bad reviews and have to offer my experience as a complete contrast. The owner has always been polite as has the staff. They always give me xtra claws and sometime throw in an xtra crab or 2! He has always told me when I called if he has real #1 Jimmies or just mediums and how full they are!!! The last time I went I had to wait a bit for a new batch that was steaming and the owner knows how far I come so he threw in at least 3-4 additional LARGE for free!!! I highly recommend Crab Palace to anyone! read more

worst frontend personnel!!!! Not very organized , Need to keep to a claimed schedule read more

I asked for half a dozen MALE steamed blue crabs. I looked at my ticket and noticed that the person I'd made the order to had marked "female," so I got the attention of another person and pointed out the mistake. He checked the bag of my crabs and assured me that the crabs were male despite what my ticket said. Well, they weren't male, they were ALL female. Female blue crabs have egg sacks inside them that disgust me and my family. Some people look at it as a delicacy, we think it's creepy as hell. We had to basically throw out half of each crab. Will not buy from this place again. read more