Never order there lump crab cakes unless you want 3 little small pieces for 18$$ talk about rip off

The seafood here is really good. The lobster roll is as good as any that I have tasted and I lived in Maine for 18 years. The selection of food in general is great. read more

There are so many delicious reasons to experience Biggies. Incredibly fresh east and west coast oysters paired with a broad selection of beers are heaven-sent and belie the route 17 location. The menu seems bar-food centric but there are elements within that beckon and surprise and the kitchen execution is consistently spot-on. I tend to position myself at the high-tops in the bar area where service never falters...and no matter my mood, Stacey elevates it well beyond what I would get elsewhere in life. I am always made happy and content here...so I return for more of same. Biggies seems simple fare but it is nuanced in many ways...so it rises to being sublime, which is not easy with bar food. Props to its seafood sourcing; this side of the menu was very recently swimming. read more

Didn't expect this place to be so packed...I went there on a Friday night and I've been there during the day and it wasn't nearly as crowded. Obviously because of the amount of guests, parking was an issue. It's a terrible parking lot but I guess you can only make do with what you have. We waited about 15 mins. which wasn't too bad. I guess that speaks as to the quality of the food and reputation of the name. I had my usual "biggies" order, a double Italian hot dog and I also ordered a chicken rice soup. The soup broth was good as was the chicken but had a little too many vegetables in it for me. I'm sure most people would like that better anyway but I'm a carb-o-holic and long for the pasta or noodles in soups. My main course was about as good as you can make an Italian hot dog...messy and delicious complete with onions, peppers, potatoes, and 2 fried hot dogs on a terrific piece of long roll. I don't notice any difference in taste between the biggies here and Hoboken. One thing that's interesting about the location is that after this building was North American Lobster, It became a high end semi-chain steak house. The place was called "City Place" and they redid the interior of the charts with what looks like expensive dark woods, maybe its mahogany but I don't know that kind of stuff. My point being that it feels weird eating "biggies" food in a place that seems so upscale. This in no way is a distraction from the great food though. I would say that if you like biggies in Hoboken, you will like here too. Even if this would be your first trip...I'd still give you the advice to try it. I'm not a seafood eater so maybe I'm the wrong person to write this review, but I've enjoy everything else on their menu so far. read more

Very good entrees here. I love the environment and the attention the staff pays to customers is excellent, even on busy days. Parking can be a bit of a hassle if you step in at the wrong time, as the parking spots are limited, but beyond that, I love it here. Good environment for lunch, dinner and sports bar is good too. A little on the pricey side but the quality of the food warrants the price. Also the garlic bread isn't the greatest, but I don't mind too much. The food has never disappointed me read more

Similar fare as the Hoboken Biggie's, but about 25% more expensive. The clams and oysters are fresh, and the cheesesteaks are juicy.

I was here on a football night/day some food were half price, that's when the wings real showed their value. Strongly recommended, The size and taste were great, gives Gaffers (west orange) a run for its money. The small salad was not small, i'm afraid to see what a regular size looks like. Big TVs all around, this is a good spot to watch some games. read more

This is my favorite sports bar bar none. Great music terrific food. The service is tremendous because they get that the customer must be served. Loved the original in Hoboken. Great seafood, sandwiches entrees sandwiches and burgers. Must come read more

The food, the beer selections (and happy hour), the service, really no complains. This is a good choice to enjoy among the local options, even for just a burger though they feature their seafood. read more

**3.5 stars.** Due to the close proximity to my office, this is a fan favorite for lunches and/or Happy Hours. When it's crowded seating in the bar is pretty limited, especially for a big group, so I personally prefer to sit in the dining area no matter the occasion (unless we can get a high-top in the bar). I've tried a number of things here (Oysters Rockefeller, clams, pizzas, salads, crab cakes, wraps, grilled chicken, THAI CHILI CALAMARI, mozzarella sticks, shrimp, waffle fries, the list could go on...) and everything has always been really good. If you couldn't tell, I think the calamari is my favorite. Their house salad dressing is really good, too. Young-ish crowd, good drinks. Generally speaking I really like it here. Realistically this would be a 5-star review if it wasn't for the inconsistent service. Sometimes its good, other times its so-so, but its never great. Regardless, the food is enough to keep me coming back! read more

Can't really comment on the seafood or raw menu because I'm not a fan myself, but I did have had my experience at both locations. I went to college in Hoboken, and I enjoyed the food and service there, so I was hoping for the same in Carlstadt (near my hometown). The atmosphere is certainly more upscale than Hoboken. Entrees range from $8-20. Came on a Thursday night after work, and I was lucky to snag the last parking spot. I had their martinis which were tasty yet strong (for me). -- I went back with my family for our Sunday lunch. We had the calamari, white wine steamed mussels, flounder, and seafood bisque. The calamari is one of their specialties--and there's a reason for that. It was a tasty way to start our meal. I ordered mussels, and the portion was BIG. The seafood was good. Just good. My mom had the fried flounder; the bread-to-fish ratio was off, and I was tasting more bread than flounder. Still not a fan of raw food but I would come back! read more

Pretty good bar section for a hangout with friends($4 craft beer Wednesday and $6 craft beer flights) Food was pretty good too, my friend and I split the Po Boy and Lobster Roll sandwich. Would definitely recommend both. Only downside to this place is the awfully small parking lot. read more

Just an extremely satisfying place to eat for a casual night out. I've been to Biggie's multiple times now and really like it there. It is a bit out of the way for me, but for the experience I will make the trek more than once a year. First of all, they have a great Raw Bar. This is the highlight of Biggie's. The oysters and clams are really exceptional and well priced. They give good size pieces and they taste fresh. The mussels in white wine sauce is also amazing. The broth is great for dipping your bread in. They have a great thin-crust pizza. The sandwiches are filling and tasty (I've had the crab cake sandwich and garlic rib-eye sandwich). Not overly greasy or sloppy. The entrees are nicely portioned and prepared well. Steaks and pastas are cooked well and taste good. Not overly fancy but comforting. The atmosphere is comfortable. Like a warm, sports bar atmosphere. Not too loud either, as I would expect a place like this to be. They have a great happy hour and drink specials also. The servers are very nice also. Never feel rushed and very accomodating. Biggie's always seems crowded, which is well deserved, so try arriving a little after dinner time or when happy hour patrons start leaving around 7 PM otherwise you can expect to wait up to 45 mins. I love Biggie's most of my friends still don't know about this place. Because it's crowded, I'd rather keep it to myself for now. Hehe. read more

They don't take reservation only call ahead for a party of 8 or more. The wings and tenders were goof read more

I'd say all around this place has really great food! We ordered the fried shrimp, side salad, the corn crab chowder, the garlic mozzarella steak sandwich, tuna tacos and the buffalo wings. The Crab Corn CHOWDER was PHENOMENAL!!! The absolute best that I have ever had and every time I go back there, I'm definitely going to order that again! The garlic mozzarella steak sandwich is also a gigantic winner, in fact, all of their steak sandwiches that we have had there are really delicious, along with the waffle fries! So, the little bit of bad news that I would like to share is that they gave me marinara sauce instead of cocktail sauce for the fried shrimp, and that was slightly disappointing, as this was a 'to go' order and I couldn't ask for something different after I had opened up all of my food containers to find that mistake at home. The tuna tacos are delicious, but very basic & simple - the tuna was perfectly rare, but could be seasoned a bit more and I would add some pico de gallo or salsa fresca to that taco to really make it flavorful - the tiny drizzle of wasabi mayo didn't really turn it into anything that spectacular. And the buffalo wings were breaded, which I really don't like, and I don't know if I had a choice in the matter on that, but if you don't like breaded wings, I wouldn't order those. But, all in all, a great restaurant all around! read more

I am so annoyed! First and foremost we arrived with a 2 year old for dinner tonight. We did not have a reservation and were willing to wait. Someone they knew came in after us with an older child and also did not have a reservation. Because they personally knew this man he got the first table inside and they put us outside with the baby. This was fine as we were not going to be picky. It was not bad at first with the heaters. Than they bring out the baby's good and our appetizer. Maybe 30 minutes later the waitress comes back and we ask where our pizzas are, she informs us that they haven't made them yet. 45 minutes later the manager brings out the first pizza and I ask him what the problem was. He personally brings the second pizza, burnt on the bottom and cheese not even cooked on top. This was a slap in the face! Although he did not charge me for my meal this was inexcusable. I will NEVER eat here again and I do not recommend! Customer service is just as important as good food! read more

Not too impressed,our server was amazing kind and fast . But the fold was not that good .i have been here in the past when it first opened but I have been away from the area for few years and when I went back it was nothing like I remember .we ordered bunch of apps which is not cheap . Returned one of the apps as it was disgusting it felt as it was dragged in mud before it was added on top of the clams. It was old burnt nasty pieces of bacon on top of raw clams . We changed it to something else but again everything was just ok. read more

The food portions are huge here! A pasta dish can be shared between two people, like the lobster mac and cheese for instance! That dish is delicious but would prefer if it was a clumpier dish than a runny one. But the description on the menu is on point so you know what to expect. The Thai chili calamari is my favorite starter here, but of course it's big enough to be your entree if you're eating for one. The pulled pork BBQ sandwich/chicken parm/salmon dish/stuffed shrimp are dishes I've had in the past and they do not disappoint! The restaurant is split. The bar area is on one side while bigger family-type seating is on the other side. We've brought our kids here plenty of times and they offer a kids menu that had a variety of choices. And they offer a coloring activity placemat to keep the children occupied. Parking can be scarce on their busiest days/nights. read more

Biggies is the perfect place to stop in for a few beers and some clams and watch a game. I cant really critique most of the menu, or the dining room experience since I always sit at the bar and order appetizers. The apps are great, especially the clams casino, and the thai chili calamari. Seafood is always fresh and delicious. Actually everything that I have eaten here has been perfectly cooked, flavorful, and delicious. This is one of the only places where I can order a Tiger beer, one of my favorites. Plenty of TV's around to watch the game, and the service is usually pretty good. read more

I love the Hoboken location of Biggie's but ever since we moved it's easier to drive around to restaurants. We gave this location a shot and it was just as tasty as the Hoboken spot. We got the calamari to split and I got a clam Po Boy with waffle fries and it was very tasty. All of their items are always hot and fresh. The staff at this location is also very warm and friendly! Would recommend. read more

I've been to 3 out of the 4 NJ locations and this one is my favorite. The calamari is really good. Not chewy and just enough seasoning. The lobster roll was great; the lobster to mayo ratio was on point. The brioche roll was the perfect texture. The only slight disappointment was the Oreo pie, because it was more cheesecake then pie.... But I love a good cheesecake so I didn't really mind. ;) The staff was very friendly and attentive. read more

Pretty decent raw bar and grill. The clams, oysters and muscles in white sauce were fresh and tasty. The burger and fries were average and the beers on the pricey side. Service was good and the restaurant has more of sports bar feel, and was very busy but we were able to be seated immediately at the raw bar . read more

I enjoy the lively atmosphere at Biggie's. The food is great. LOVE the rawbar. Very fresh. I haven't had a problem with service. Each time I've come (4 total in last 3 months) the staff was very attentive and friendly. Our waitress, Stephanie, was very sweet. read more

Good quick service. The food came out quick and was good. The parking lot of a bit squished so an be a pain to maneuver. read more

Classic Revived Hoboken...Brooklyn Brewery beer on tap. Great raw oysters and fried clams, what's not to like...not mention pleasant and efficient wait staff! But the best are the fried clams, oh my goodness! read more

Biggie's - The gold standard in fried clams - Seafood Near Me - Carlstadt, New Jersey

Very nice staff food was very good not to pricey Definitely come back we had the spinach dip was delicious then we worked our way to fried calamari very good freshly made no oily taste. Dinner was the rigatoni with sausage in a pink sauce, out of this world. Cup of coffee and I was out the door with a full stomach and a smile even had leftovers, I do look forward to returning. read more

I was not expecting how good the food would be. I had the fried calamari and the Rockefeller Clams. They were exceptional. And the marinara sauce is to die for. It's a little bit pricey but the serving sizes are big. It's totally worth it. Can't wait to go back! read more

Biggie's - WAS the fried calamari! Lol - Seafood Near Me - Carlstadt, New Jersey

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I went to biggies the really didnt enjoy the meal 10 dollars a drink is crazy an the cajun chicken was gross that's all I'm out

Biggies's has great service, and a fast turnaround time for meals. We were waited on appropriately, and all meals, and drinks came out in a logical order. The food was also delicious and cooked to perfection. A pleasant professional waitress always leave a customer with smile. Keep up the great work, Biggie's is still a family favourite and a great choice for a date night, or just a quick bite for girl's time. Packed but not noisy, a well lit bar area but not too bright. The dining area is also comfortable and cozy enough to feel like another restaurant. Thanks again for the great night! read more

the mussels We ever had .Good food for sure i'm a Mussel expert Poseidon 10+++++ I love to come hare every week read more

Came in with a table of 11 at 7pm on a Sunday for Mother's Day.. As I came from another restaurant and had a terrible experience which led the family to Biggies. I have been to the one in Hoboken before on newark st. I recommend them too but wasn't too sure about this location. We only had to wait 20 mins to get seated .. Food was very quick to come out! Reasonable prices .. We had ordered a lot of food and every plate was GREAT! Besides the seafood salad and lobster bun salad sandwich.... I've had better, other than that everything was amazing! Our waitress Nicole was also excellent! She catered to us and was very nice. Would definitely go back again read more

Good food, attentive staff. Prices are a little high for the area. Only real complaint is when the staff brings out the food & drinks they have no idea what table it's going to...smh?!? read more

So glad to be back in Jersey so I can eat at some of the places I like and Biggies is one of them !!!! Love this place .. Missed you Biggies

We called asking if reservations where needed in the bar area, on this particular Saturday. The hostess that answered the phone said that no reservations were required. When we arrived a very obnoxious host informed us that we did indeed need reservations and that the bar area was full. After a back and forth (him being very nasty) we were told that they would seat us, but we have to leave in an hour??? What kind of customer service is that? Did they really expect us to sit down, have a few drinks, eat and give up our seat in an hour? Obviously, this host doesn't have a clue about going out to dinner. He perhaps should stick to the chain fast food outlets that he is accustomed to. It's too bad, because Biggies wasn't a bad place to get inexpensive seafood in a bar like setting. Perhaps one day we will try again...Once we find out he is no longer employed there! read more

The food and drinks were absolutely perfect! We had three types of clams - Oreganato, Southern Fried and Steamed and two Oyster Shooters. The Margaritas and Mojitos were outstanding and the entree were delicious. The service was great!! A definite must try! read more

I order from here at least once a week best ribeye steak sandwich around. Calamari is also great!

Enjoyable experience. My friends thought their Teriyaki Salmon & breaded fish filet were delicious. Waitress was very accommodating, even scoring me a happy hour-priced Sauvignon Blanc. I ordered the Seafood Fiesta & while the taste was good & seafood plentiful, it all sat in almost a bowlful of "A la Vodka" type sauce which was too much especially coupled with a Blue Moon. The menu read linguini, but dish included penne, but not sure if that's because I requested whole wheat pasta. read more

Food is always really good. Fresh and delicious. The service wasn't quite as good as it normally is, but it could have been an off day. It was a Friday afternoon. read more

The food was outstanding!!! However, I wish I could say the same for the service. There were several issues we had to deal with, including seeing my calamari go past the table to the other table, back to the kitchen and then finally to our table. All by the same server. There were no garnishes in the drinks. Olives, Limes, Etc. The sangria was very watery. With that put aside, the seafood was fresh and clean. read more

This was my first time at Biggies. We decided to have a late dinner and some drinks here before heading to NYC for a night out. The ambiance was amazing and I really loved the layout. There's a bar setting on one end and a restaurant area on the other. The drinks were really delicious I had a watermelon mojito and a litchi martini. Both were fruity and refreshing and not too strong. To eat my boyfriend and I shared a large Caesar salad and a seafood pasta dish (can't remember the name). Both were tasty and the seafood pasta had a good selection of shrimp, mussels, clams, and calamari. It was heavenly. The servings were more than enough for the two of us :) We barely ate it all. The prices weren't too bad either, we paid about $45 for both of us for food and drinks :) I would definitely have given this place 5 stars if the service was a little better. Our waitress seemed to be in a rush and half way through abandoned us and another waitress took over. It was only 11pm and they close at 3am. read more