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    The Red Eyed Crab - Top neck clams Italiano  style (spicy) not too spicy very very good.

    The Red Eyed Crab

    3.7(59 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    About a month ago, I had the pleasure of dining at The Red Eyed Crab. I was sort of in the area…read more (nothing is really in this area!) But, this spot is really cool. Nice setting for a restaurant right on the creek, and very interesting and fun decor both indoors and out! Our wait was long. I had called for reservations, but told they were booked for the rest of the night. I was encouraged to come and try first come, first serve. That part was a bit strange. They could at least start a wait list by phone or online. Yet, we took our chances and then spent the almost hour wait talking with other customers and looking around at the nautical knickknacks and memorabilia. The food was the star anyhow! So, once we got in I have to say it was worth it. Something not advertised is that every meal came with a bowl of house salad. A lovely touch and a tasty starter. There was also a complimentary bread basket. We ordered a couple of apps that were very delicious! I loved the top neck clams served with butter. My daughter had shrimp parm, which she loved. I noted the shrimp were enormous! My husband had fried chicken, and he enjoyed it. Goes to show, they really have something for everyone and do everything they offer really well! My father had a steak and veggies. I went full seafood and wound up very happy! I really believe my dish was some of the best broiled seafood I have ever had! I had a shrimp and scallops combo that was just perfect! Everyone raved about the sides, which seemed summertime Jersey fresh & local. Great presentation of dinners, too. Just be aware of needing reservations and it is a BYOB. *** The only unpleasant note is that the ladies room was full of both living and dead flies. The room was filthy. I really wish this was not the case, but it is true. The sink and toilet looked like they hadn't been cleaned in a month and there was a really foul odor in the room. Here's hoping the kitchen is in a better state!

    We had a reservation for a table of six at 7:00 p.m., but unfortunately, we were overlooked while…read moreseveral other groups who arrived after us were split up and seated first. By the time our order was taken, it was 8:59 p.m., just one minute before the kitchen closed. The service continued to be disappointing. Two of our three appetizers were brought out together, but we waited an additional seven minutes for the third appetizer to arrive. When our entrees were served, all but one meal was correct. Additionally, there was an older staff member who was loudly cursing and creating a disturbance in the dining area, making comments such as, "Watch, there's still customers." This was unprofessional and took away from the dining experience. We've been loyal customers for years because we've always enjoyed the food and welcoming atmosphere. That's why this visit was especially disappointing. It's unfortunate because this is one of the few family-owned seafood restaurants in the area, and we've always enjoyed supporting it. We sincerely hope this was an isolated experience, but after this visit, we're left questioning whether we'll return.

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