I have had this place bookmarked on Yelp for the longest time. I was seafood and my husband suggested we try this place out. When I told my mom where we were going her reaction- "omg that place is still around?!? It use to be excellent back in the day!" Well I am happy to report this place is just as good today as it was during my mother's heyday. I decided to get a few oysters and clams to start off with and everything was just so fresh. As an entree the Seafood in a spicy red sauce was easily one of the best I have had in a very long time. There was a generous amount of seafood within the dish, the sauce I swear I could just drink it out of a cup and the pasta was cooked perfectly. My husband got the bbq ribs which I didn't try but you could see how they just slid right off the bone and he couldn't stop talking about how good they were. We ended our meal with some strong espresso. I enjoyed how it is a very casual atmosphere with a nice bar area that had a few TVs to watch some sports games. No need to dress to impress. The service was a little bit on the slower side but the waitress was very nice. The man who brought out my oysters, I asked him which were the east coast and which where in the west coast oysters, along with asking him where in the west coast my oysters were from and he couldn't tell me. I just think a place should just know these things is they are selling them. Nonetheless we still really enjoyed ourselves and can't wait to return. read more

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Haha. Back again two weeks later. I just love Biggies!!! I had the burger this time with the onion rings. They make an awesome burger. And of course we had the fried calamari. read more

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I had the cheesesteak this time. I got the chopped meat one. It was delicious. The meat was tender and juicy. Enjoyed it read more

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Isn't one glad that we're not landlocked in New Jersey and don't have to go far for the absolute freshest seafood? The Jersey Shore restaurants will always have an advantage when it comes to seafood because of location. North Jersey offers a diverse, high-quality seafood scene, ranging from upscale Mediterranean-style fish markets to casual, beloved neighborhood spots. Situated less than 2.5 miles from MetLife Stadium, Biggie's has been a neighborhood institution located off of Route 17 South in Carlstadt and is best known for its clams-on-the-half-shell and wide selection of beers on tap. My partner, our friends, and I have been to this family-owned establishment numerous times and decided to have dinner last night. The reservation was easily made via OpenTable. Upon entering this casual vibe, we were greeted by the host. There is a lively sports bar side full of TVs and a dining room side, where we got a booth immediately by the window. Their menu has a wide array of options, rivaled only by the countless photographs and mementos that fill nearly every inch of wall space. There are many sandwiches, a half-dozen salads, thin-crust pizzas, and a substantial range of pastas. For starters, we decided on two dozen East Coast oysters on a half shell and Steamed Mussels with white wine butter broth. A side of Italian bread was brought for dipping. As a main meal, we opted for the Turkey Chili, Baby Back Ribs, Fried Calamari, Caesar salad, and Fries. The food was excellent and delicious, using the freshest ingredients. The portions were healthy. The staff went out of their way to make one feel welcome, creating a friendly and comfortable atmosphere. Our server was Hadiyah. The price was reasonable. The Garden State's seafood scene is a testament to the state's rich maritime heritage, offering something for every palate, whether one's a regular or a first-timer. This is why people keep coming back week after week. read more

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This was my second-ever trip to Biggies. Both times I was very happy with my experience. I feel terrible that I was unable to take meaningful photos - however, grateful that the conversations I was engrossed in distracted me. Next time. The menu is varied enough to meet any dietary preference and/or palate. Service has been consistently outstanding. And I love the feel of the place. It's a pub/tavern - but nicer. I feel like I am "out to eat" while enjoying an elevated (yet comforting) pub/raw bar menu. We had shareables this time around. The calamari was crispy and fried perfectly. Rings only which is not my favorite, but probably plays better with the masses. The dipping sauces were mid-level at best. The "garlic aioli" was 99.99999% mayo only and the marinara was watery and burnt. Next time I will try the caper and pepper calamari. But the quality of the seafood will have me order again despite the meh sauces. The spinach and artichoke job was exactly what you'd expect. Lots of cream cheese. Enough spinach so it looked like it was in there. But nothing to write home about. We then got strip steak wedge salads (served with shredded iceberg?!?). Was good. Didn't realize it wasn't a wedge until my drive home. :). Steak was perfectly cooked. Had a good char and nice flavor. It sounds like I didn't enjoy my food. I did. It's just not special in any way, although it does no harm. I can imagine it's a lot of fun on weekend nights and/or before a Jets game. I'm hugely interested in trying their bowls on the back of their menu. The broccoli rabe bowl is absolutely going to be my next order. I don't drink alcohol so the food at places really needs to stand on its own for me. I'm interested in trying more. That should tell you something. read more

Biggie's - Outside - Seafood Near Me - Carlstadt, New Jersey

We lived near Biggies for many years and would frequent monthly. Since we've moved south we've yet to find a comparable place to the Biggies of old. We were in NYC last week and opted to pop in as we headed back to NJ for a late lunch. We went to some of our go-to menu choices and we were a bit let down honestly. White clam pizza - still good and loaded with ingredients but I would bet it shrunk by at least 2". Tuna tacos - plenty of ingredients and a decent sized serving but the tuna had that white line (unsure what it's called) that is inedible. My wife had to dissect each taco, cut the line out and reassemble them. Shouldn't the kitchen have done this instead? It's clearly visible. Seafood salad - again plenty of ingredients. But in previous times you'd get a nice medium sized shrimp. Now you get a handful of baby shrimp that don't have any flavor. The trip wasn't a complete waste although we were sad to see this out of biggies. read more

Biggie's - The shrimp are shrinking. - Seafood Near Me - Carlstadt, New Jersey

I met a friend for a beer on my way from work and we had a couple of beers to start off what would be a memorable lunch. Along the right hand side of the building there is a large bar that comfortably seats at least 15 or so and there are also about 12 high top table as well. Many screens above the bar let you watch the race or the game. Max behind the bar was quick with a refill or water. My friend promised top- notch oysters and clams and we chose a dozen of each. Oysters from the west coast were delicious and the clams were fresh and meatie. We chose to split the Philly cheese steak with fries and I'm glad we split it because I was supposed to have dinner at another friend's house. Parking is easy with their own lot but it's tight so they encourage you to pull up as far a possible to the bumpers. The snow left behind from the storm added to the tightness. All in all, this restaurant is a home run. read more

We were staying at a hotel nearby on business and ate out every night. I have passed Biggies dozens of times over the years and this was my first visit. We enjoyed our meal here, our waitress was fantastic, and we will return the next time we are in the area. read more

Lively place to come with friends or family for a good meal. Plenty of options they even have a lighter fare menu for anyone looking to find something that not heavy. My favorite is the biggies salad and I add the grilled chicken. We've had so many things in their menu and they are all very good! Servers are all friendly and make good recommendations if you are not sure what to order and they can customize anything. Bay Area has TVs to watch sports. read more

Biggie's - Loaded Tator tots with a cup of chili on top - Seafood Near Me - Carlstadt, New Jersey

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We come here 2-3 times a year when traveling to NYC and always have great service, delicious food and it's clean and locally owned with a friendly atmosphere! Highly recommend eating lunch or dinner here! Prices are very reasonable! Wings- seafood- pasta dishes and gluten sensitivity menu yummy! read more

The service was very good. The cocktails were ok. The flounder was drowning in oil and they served them with wedges which were ok but it was subpar. My fiancé had the steak and that also lacked any taste nor did the sides. Hadn't been to location in years and we don't intend on returning. The positive side it appeared clean and the staff was friendly. read more

Five stars for over 10 years. This place consistently exceeds expectations. Steamed clams all day long and sop up that broth with extra bread. The rotation seasonal beer does not disappoint. My go to is the chicken portobello formaggio sandwich and my wife sticks to the garlic mozzarella ribeye sandwich. All around fantastic. They take online reservations which is recommended. They rarely have open parking but you can park around the corner and walk. read more

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Biggie's is phenomenal. Their sign says best seafood, they weren't lying! According to my wife, who grew up in Rhode Island with pretty good seafood, said "Rhode who?" I had the best spinach and artichoke dip (to die for) my wife started with a half dozen clams. She went to seafood fra Diablo. A pasta and seafood dish with more seafood than pasta. Amy our server was Amy on the spot with drinks and food order. 10 out of 10 read more

Biggie's - Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Carlstadt, New Jersey

This is one of the best places I have been for raw bar/shellfish in a long time. West & East coast shellfish taste so different so I had not been impressed with what I could get for a while until being introduced to Biggies. The service is always a 10/10 and it has a chill sports bar vibe so you can wear whatever. Have only had good food here. You HAVE TO TRY THE MUSSELS IN WHITE WINE/GARLIC SAUCE. Lobster bisque also smacks. Fresh iced tea is great. read more

Biggie's - Steamed Mussels - Seafood Near Me - Carlstadt, New Jersey

We ordered the grilled wings and they were excellent. So much that we ordered them again the next day. They were cooked to perfection.

Food and service are always great. Seafood is always phenomenal and fresh. Great place to watch sports and come for a drink. read more

Biggie's - Seafood Near Me - Carlstadt, New Jersey

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Great meal! Hoboken location closed years ago so I was glad to stop by this original location. Always had a nice experience! Service was nice too! We tried lobster bisque in bread bowl, so good!! Thai chili calamari, loved it! And garlic bread mozzarella chicken sand - just ok. We also swapped fries for broccoli and that was very good! Overall great spot! Would recommend for large parties too! read more

Biggie's - Garlic Mozzarella Chicken sandwich (just ok) Broccoli was excellent! - Seafood Near Me - Carlstadt, New Jersey

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Great food. Great atmosphere great food always. I recommend the garlic mozzarella steak sandwich a d the ribs ! !

I'm downgrading from 3.5 stars to 2.5. Sorry, Been a fan since the original Hoboken "hole in the wall" place. Maybe it's a sign of what is currently going on in the restaurant biz. Smaller pieces of protein or cheese on a sandwich or a salad. $3 raw (bluepoint) oysters? OK I know we're never going back to $1\oyster Tuesday nights, but this isn't a high end place. The bread on the sandwiches is terrible. You need a good set of teeth to "pull off" a bite. ( Suggestion: get your sandwiches toasted or on garlic bread. I mean its still a good place to grab a decent meal, drinks, catch a sporting event on the TV in the bar. Service has always been (just) ok. Biggie's seems to be running on auto-pilot. Needs some love & attention to make it a Go To for a Foodie. read more

They are just due an updated review from me. Still the best Oysters around, hands down. The staff is always friendly, & the service is always on point. It has that old school vibe to it, & it is a large venue. The lot is a shared lot, & it is VERY tight. Tonight, I got what I always get....Oysters. I do get other things here, but when no one can beat their oysters, there's no need to pass them up. For what it's worth, I also love the calamari here. I got the following oysters Oreganata, Rockefeller, Roasted, & Southern Fried, which is my absolute favorite. They all get A++, so no need for the grading. read more

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One of my favorite items on the menu is the muscles in white wine sauce. I haven't really tried anything else.

Great spot for family dinners! Many families (including my own) has small children with them and the staff were wonderfully accommodating. We had broiled oysters as an appetizer and they were delicious. I also had a seafood pasta that was good, just needed a little more salt for my taste. Everyone else in my party also enjoyed their meals. I'm certain I will be back when I'm in the area again! read more

I've been to Biggie's a few times, and the food is always great. I usually get some type of seafood, and it's consistently delicious. Definitely a solid spot! read more

I only give it a 4 and not a 5 for two reasons without a reservation during peak days and times it's impossible to walk in and get a table. And the parking is too small, too crowded and if you don't find one most likely you forfeit dinner and leave. read more

Randomly visited this restaurant for lunch and I was impressed. The food was good especially the oysters ! They have multiple different options of oysters u can order! read more

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Yum! We had such a great time. The food was delicious and hot! The drinks were great. The service was perfect! I highly recommend! read more

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Good food, friendly service although we weren't checked on for some periods of time. The chicken burger was good but not as good as I was expecting. Fresh bun and good fries. Pasta was also good. I've been here a few times now and I've enjoyed it each time. read more

Biggie's - Baked Lobster Mac - Seafood Near Me - Carlstadt, New Jersey

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Finally came to biggies after years of being told it's amazing. Food: food was good, clams are obviously the selling point and they were VERY fresh. The burger was a little bit more than average, but it was good experience overall. Aesthetic: I love all the pictures on the walls, a lot of space, and definitely I could imagine it being good for sports games. Service: the service was a little meh. The girl only came over three times the entire interaction. read more

Biggie's - Seafood Near Me - Carlstadt, New Jersey

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I don't ride my Oysters with training wheels. On the other hand, maybe you like to top your raw oyster/clams with condiments. Still others may perhaps like them cooked. To each their own. It does not matter if you like it with or without condiments. It does not matter if you like it raw or cooked (Rockefeller, Oreganata, Casino, Steamed, Roasted, Fried or Southern Fried), if you want to understand what the fuss is all about then I recommend you visit Biggie's (430 Rt 17 S Carlstadt NJ). From a humble beginning in 1946, selling clams on half shell from pails & pushcart on the street corners of Hoboken NJ, they have come a long way. Biggie's is not your grandfather's Oldsmobile; it is an American success story rooted in knowledge & experience acquired over four generations. They know what they are doing and are passionate about it. No place in NJ does oysters/clams better than Biggie's. It is amongst the few places outside of New England that does the whole belly fried clams (as opposed to strips). Even their thin crust white clam pizza (tortilla crust), is outstanding just based on the merit of their amazingly fresh clams. This is the place where you take a friend who wants to try Oysters for the very first time (they are today much more than just Oysters/Clams). This is a place you go to with your family. read more

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Best local spot! Amazing friend staff, large dining room and bar area, and great food.

I came here for a quick lunch. I got the chicken portobello formaggio sandwich. It is served with fries. The portion size is large and it's made with a nice marsala sauce. I was able to have a good amount for a leftover portion. Day 1 was just as good as day 2. It wasn't overpowered by the mushrooms so it was a win for me. The buttermilk chicken sandwich wasn't as impressive. They give you 2 big breaded pieces but it only has a fried taste. Without the dressing on the bread it would be pretty bland. I definitely wanted to try the wings but I didn't have time for the time it takes to prepare them. The service was quick orherwise. The place is huge with a separate area for sporting events and an area for dine in. read more

Great food ,Raw bar best anywhere. Manhattan clam chowder is awsome. I have never liked my mussels in a white sauce. this is only place I eat it noplace compares to it.Great steak sandwiches. wings and other appetizers. there spicy Rigatoni with sausage also great. I could go on and on about this place it is so good. great staff. read more

Biggie's - Seafood Near Me - Carlstadt, New Jersey

Decent food, I mean nothing here is great, the lobster roll and clams are good here, it's good bar food and a good atmosphere, service is always solid and it's overall a well run establishment in the area, the different nacho options and shrimp pizza also other good choices. All in all, a decent spot to go to for anything. read more

Classic NJ pub grub done right. Wings are consistently good, and their burgers are proper bar-food champions. Portions are generous. Service is quick, friendly, and efficient. Staff knows their regulars and treats newcomers well. Ambiance is no-frills sports bar vibe. Nothing fancy, but comfortable and welcoming. Perfect for game day or casual meetups. Solid bang for your buck! Happy hour specials are particularly good deals. Overall is reliable neighborhood joint that knows what it is and does it well. Not trying to reinvent the wheel, just serving good food with good service at fair prices. read more

Love this place on the 1st go! Spacious, warm, friendly staff. I got a homey sense here. This is a place where regulars go when they want good food and good environment yet away from home. We had great sized portions, full of flavor and enough left to take to go. I'm a big fan of bread and butter before the meal and there was plenty. Yes, I asked for seconds. We did Lobster Bisque - come in a bread bow. Lobster Roll -- Steak w/ Fries and drinks. Couldn't have asked for a more cozy feel w/ yummy food than this - especially as it was a rainy day. Would love to return and have more of the goodness on their expansive menu. Lots of TV's around could also make a great game night out. 10/10 highly recommend! read more

Biggie's - two glasses of beer on a table - Seafood Near Me - Carlstadt, New Jersey

Love Biggie's. This was my second time at this fantastic establishment that has been around for over 75 years in Jersey( Hoboken). The food- five stars plus - delicious! NE Clam Chowdah- best I have ever had incl Cape Cod. Loads of clams, not fishy or grainy at all, perfect balance between potatoes, the clams and the soup. Fish n Chips( June 2022 - no longer on menu) - amazing, healthy pieces of fish. Love the fries. Salmon Teriyaki - loved the fresh salmon,just enough sauce; Excellent sautéed spinach. Rice was gorgeous. Fish Tacos( June 2022) - gorgeous, tasty, nice portion. Panko Crusted Cod sandwich - wow! Tasty fried fish, excellent bun. Side - potato wedges( extra $2) instead of fries were divine. Service - stellar - everyone I mean everyone was smiling, welcoming and just relaxed. Server Leigha was fantastic- attentive, quick, genuine and fun. The two managers ( male) who were by the kitchen were very cool and came over to say hello and then brought out the main entrees. The hostess was very sweet and accommodating. I love that a customer can experience the best of both worlds as soon they enter Biggie's - vibrant, fun and happening sports bar on the right and a mellow and chill dining area to the left. The booths are comfy and pillow worthy( well after a great three course feast). The regulars are just fun folks who are very friendly. Biggie's is on the west side of I 17 and I almost missed the shopping center so please drive slow and look for it. Wayz is spot on! Parking lot is a little tight. Biggie's is Big time awesome! read more

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Stopped in there after a couple years. The portions diminished and quality was awful. 28 dollars for a small dry portion of salmon. A friend ordered shrimp ...OMG the 6 smallest shrimp in history. They have some nerve serving that junky seafood. Crab cakes were small and incredibly salty. Think I'll stay in Ocean County and not travel north. Yuk!! read more

Raw oysters! Raw oysters! Raw oysters! Raw oysters! Raw oysters! Raw oysters! Raw oysters! Raw oysters! I can't get enough. read more

Love this place. From their seafood pasta, to wide selection of Oysters, and chicken wings. This place is not just your ordinary sports bar, but amazing seafood restaurant. I highly recommend the Seafood with Lobster Cream Sauce that comes with shrimp, scallops and mussels simmered in a homemade lobster cream sauce served over jasmine rice (I got it with pasta instead of rice). The staff is always helpful and attentive. Everything you'll order here will be delicious read more

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This is an old school legend that will not disappoint... Come for lunch, dinner or late night drinking. The bar area has plenty of seats and TV's for those sporting events. The selling point here is the food... seafood and the raw bar is SOLID! The staff is always around and attentive. Parking is plenty, but it does get packed so it may be tough at times. read more

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