They have consistently great seafood, especially the crab cakes. Their service is especially good as well.

If you're looking for outstanding seafood in Wildwood, the Crab & Seafood Shack is an absolute must-visit! This family-owned and operated restaurant serves some of the freshest, most delicious seafood around in a warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel like part of the family. Their menu offers an excellent selection of seafood prepared either fried or broiled, so there's something for everyone. The crab cakes are phenomenal and so popular they often sell out--so order them early if you can! The cream corn crab chowder is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor, and the scallops, shrimp, and flounder are always cooked to perfection. What truly sets this place apart is the friendly service. You're greeted by family members and longtime family friends who genuinely care that you have a great dining experience. Their hospitality, combined with exceptional food, keeps us coming back year after year. If you're in Wildwood and love seafood, don't miss the Crab & Seafood Shack. It's one of those special local gems that deserves every bit of its excellent reputation! read more

The service and the staff were absolutely accommodating however the food doesn't deserve the stars. Respectfully if you're looking for SEASONING & the traditional crab boil experience DON'T GO HERE!!! The food in general was minimally seasoned and everyone at my table left their food and did not take bags to go. Out of my two clusters of crabs I are 3 legs and left the rest. The garnish also smells. In general they're very sweet people but you will be disappointed if you're looking for the traditional crab flava. read more

Highly recommend this spot. Amazing experience and great food! Will definitely come back. read more

Crab and Seafood Shack - Snow crabs - Seafood Near Me - Wildwood, New Jersey

The food has no flavor or seasoning it is very bland. The seafood boils are served on trays that are giving hospital cafeteria vibes and smell like they haven't been washed. The crabs cakes are made using real crab meat but once again no flavor or seasoning. The amount of breadcrumbs for the fried food is too much and the type of breadcrumbs is horrible. I will never go back again. read more

Old school seafood joint - Loved it! Just fresh seafood - no fuss! Got the steamers, maryland crabs, snow crab legs, & the broiled seafood combo platter. All served with bread, corn, butter, lemons, & paper towels. Staff is friendly. Owner is straight out of 'Boardwalk Empire.' Price is shockingly fair; prob 1/2 of most seafood restaurants at the shore. We'll definitely be back! read more

Crab and Seafood Shack - Maryland Blue Crabs (1/2 dozen) - Seafood Near Me - Wildwood, New Jersey

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Nice family business and good service. Food was fresh and had lots of delicious flavor. Crab did not disappoint. Would def recommend the shack fries! read more

Service was very good , food was horrible. No seasoning or flavor at all. $28 for 2 small pieces of fish witch were so bland , fries with no seasoning or anything. Not even salt and the can string beans did it to me ‍ traveled 2 hours to waist money. Won't be coming here again read more

Great food! Great service. Friendly, personable staff. Resturant is clean but gives "hole in the wall" vibes. Not updated or aesthetic. Just an old school food joint with really good food & no frills! read more

Such friendly service. Called in our order and it was ready when we arrived. It was mid September and yes lots of places already closed for the season. We decided to try a new place. The seafood is fresh. They forgot items in our order when we got home, which was disappointing. They have a dinning area with a TV. Not my favorite place in the area. read more

I have to say the service and workers were great here. However, I was pretty disappointed in the food. My husband and I ordered lobster rolls and neither of us enjoyed them. We got clams and they were pretty sandy still. My daughter got spaghetti in red sauce and it just came in a greasy seafood sauce. She wasn't really able to eat it. She did eat the kids shrimp. No one really enjoyed their meals. However, none of us did get craps so maybe that is what they are good at. I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately was disappointed. read more

Such a waste of our hard earned money! We ordered takeout just before closing and perhaps that was our mistake.... we were disgusted by the dried out, barely warm seafood combinations we received! My husband arrived at the time we were told to pickup our food, but the owner was obviously annoyed that he wasn't there sooner and scolded him and said, "I tried to call you!!". He was abrasive. If they were planning on serving us all the leftover crap that had been sitting around for hours, then they should have told us to come immediately! We spent over $70 for 2 seafood combinations that were almost inedible. read more

This was our first time eating at the Crab & Seafood Shack and we were not disappointed. The food was amazing and everything is homemade. The owner, Joe takes great pride in his food ,buys all his seafood fresh and makes the food daily including the condiments. The restaurant has a nice mom and pop feel to it. Even though this was our first time eating there they made us feel like we were life long customers. The staff was also great, very personable and made sure you were waited on in a timely manner. This is one place I will definitely recommend to anyone looking for some excellent seafood at a good price. read more

Good seafood. Broiled crab cakes are very good as is the flounder Nice place but small.

We have been coming here for years and it never disappoints!!! Their seafood is the best in wildwood! Crab chowder (white or red) is delicious. The family always gets Jersey flounder, blue crabs and clams! Absolutely delicious! It is a must when you are at the shore! read more

Service was good but food sucked. Mussels and linguine was sweet, the taste was off. Lobster roll filled with dill. Clam strips without clams. read more

Really had HIGH expectations from the reviews and website. Obviously fell short. We went for the Lobster Roll. The "lobster" is self was pretty good. The bacon with the lobster was a distraction. The bacon over-played the lobster. Fries were good. Slaw...........okay. Very friendly service......did not catch her name. Hoping there is a better option in Wildwood. read more

My family and I went to dinner last night at this place, we decided to go because the reviews and stars they had were good, but the truth is we left with a bad taste in our mouths, the food was horrible, I ordered a pasta which was the main course and it was full of butter, which gave me a huge stomach ache, my sister ordered a seafood combo and for what it was worth it had very little and the fish and all the food felt old, nothing was fresh, bland flavors and for 3 dishes we ordered the bill came to $ 130 dollars, a bad experience, please do not go to this place you will have a bad and unpleasant experience and end up with a stomach ache. read more

3.5 stars Pros: - Recommend the Delicious New England Clam Chowder, Seafood Combo Platter (White Fish, Shrimp, Scallops, Crab Cake & Steamed Clams) with the exception of Crab Cake (below), and Onion Rings Cons: - For $22.95, the Jersey Fresh Flounder & Scallops dish was a joke because the portion was essentially a kid's size (picture attached). The Crab Cakes were OK- the meat was chopped fine (not chunky) with wayyyy too much mayo that it overpowered the crab flavor. The Mac & Cheese looked and tasted like Kraft Mac & Cheese. Note: - This restaurant is unassuming- if you want ambiance this is not the place for you. Overall, I think for the quantity and quality of the dishes it was pretty overpriced. read more

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The clams I got was full of sand and the food was not good at all I've been here before and it was not like this. read more

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Very solid post-beach seafood option. We came an hour to closing but the staff was friendly and showed us to a table quickly. It's definitely a family establishment, with teenagers helping to wait tables and deliver food. We ordered the garlic crab app and two single lobster rolls. Our server pointed out that it was a better deal to get the two lobster roll dinner which comes with fries and coleslaw. While we didn't need to fries, I appreciate that she pointed out the better deal. Lobster rolls were decent, not the best I've had but still good. Crabs were excellent however very messy and we struggled with getting the meat out since we are novice crab eaters. read more

Crab and Seafood Shack - Crabs with garlic - Seafood Near Me - Wildwood, New Jersey

I came here with a party of 8, and we were happy they could accommodate us on short notice. We originally wanted to go to dinner down the street, but of course the other larger establishment had a wait time. This place was definitely no-frills. A little aged with plastic utensils. I can only really describe it as local-ish. Fox News was on the television, they were blaring oldies, and Freedom fries were listed on the menu. It's certainly a different vibe. Our waitress was nice and fairly attentive. As soon as we arrived she got us apple sauce for the toddlers at the table and came relatively quickly when we requested items. I just wasn't blown away by the food. I had the crab cake sandwich, which was about $20. It featured 2 sides but they were the blandest corn and string beans I've ever tasted. The crab cake itself sadly lacked flavors too. I don't know how you can give some one green beans out of a can and not even at least doctor them up. And at least the crab cake could have had more meat. It was a small lump on a hamburger bun, swallowed up by a lettuce leaf. The only delight were the French, excuse me, Freedom fries. Some in my group seemed to like their food, so that elevates their rating in my eyes to 2 stars, but for the money paid (and it was a lot), and the sheer lack of seasoning, I cannot give anything more than that. read more

Back again !!! To the best seafood joint in all of the Wildwoods !! He's open and never disappoints look at this meal umm-umm-good read more

Crab and Seafood Shack - Crab & linguine - Seafood Near Me - Wildwood, New Jersey

If you're looking for a local crab shack this is your spot! Located right near Sunset Lake it's the perfect spot to grab lunch or dinner after spending the day in the beach. For a fresh seafood spot the prices are fair and the food is delicious. They have plenty of options and tables for dine in, but it's nothing upscale by any means so it's a little easier on your wallet with food just as good as any upscale restaurant. The service is pretty good and they make sure you're taken care of. It's definitely a mom and pop kinda place, but they make you feel right at home. read more

Crab and Seafood Shack - Shrimp Po-Boy - Seafood Near Me - Wildwood, New Jersey

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Places pretty good Does need more seating? I just had take out took it back to the motel.

We were looking for crab legs and found this place. It was run by a family and the service was very good. I am a crab leg expert but a blue crab beginner and it showed! If you've never had one of these, the owner will be more than happy to show you how to do it. The crabs were immersed in old bay and very tasty but involved plenty of work. My family ordered the chicken fingers and fries and both were ok. There was no wait at 7:30 on a Thursday night. Next time I'd try the lobster roll. read more

Crab and Seafood Shack - Six large Blue crabs - Seafood Near Me - Wildwood, New Jersey

Ordered 12 large crabs and it was a mixed bag. Flavor was just like in Maryland and the service was good. No utensils or even napkins given. Out of the 12, 8 were large and the others medium and 2 super small. I dont like to be ripped off, specially when we are trying to support local businesses during this pandemic. The Old man manning the delivery station was nice and attentive. Only 3 stars due to the mixed sizes and not large as I paid for. $50 for 1 dozen The small soups, are super small. Get a pint as the one below in size is not even for 1 person.Blue Crab read more

Crab and Seafood Shack - Crabs - Seafood Near Me - Wildwood, New Jersey

We had a wonderful dinner tonight & Joe was a star. I had a large order, and he was so careful to make sure to get everything right. Highlights of our meal were the broiled flounder and shrimp/scallops and the large order of steamers. However, the fried crab cake and scallops entree was amazing... scallops were so juicy & the crab cakes (nary a shell) were fresh tasting and hardly any filler. Even their coleslaw was fresh and tasty. We will definitely be ordering from here again next year. read more

Food was overprice bland and greasy corn on the cob was white no flavor disgusting! Don't waste your money. Find some thing better. read more

Crab and Seafood Shack - Corn on the cob, one bite and I was done it's gross - Seafood Near Me - Wildwood, New Jersey

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The food here is awesome! I generally have the broiled flounder and my husband has the fried. Both are great quality. The baked potato is classic, as is the corn on the cob. They only serve the best corn. (This was a tough year for corn and if it didn't pass quality, I saw them toss it). Only the best is served! Joe and his family are so nice, as are the other servers. Get it while you can. Summer is almost over!! read more

This place was highly overpriced for the quality of the food. The atmosphere was not welcoming and very outdated. My lobster roll was not very good and very expensive for what you get with it, a handful of French fries. My husband got the fried fish and it was basically a fried patty. I would not recommend it. read more

Great service! Joe the owner checks to make sure everything is perfect! We had the peel and eat shrimp, huge and tasty! (Ask for the homemade cocktail sauce, yum!) Ate crab cakes, full of crab and made fresh daily. The flounder was tasty too! read more

Crab and Seafood Shack - Broiled crab cake and fresh flounder - Seafood Near Me - Wildwood, New Jersey

Ordered from here twice in 3 days, so that speaks for itself. Had the pleasure to meet the owner, Joe, real personable and a stand-up guy too. Everything we ordered and ate was great !! The red sauce that the mussels sit in is out of the this world. I'll definitely be back. read more

I saw so many good reviews for this place I've been passing by for years so I finally decided to stop in. It's everything previous reviewers have lauded it for. The selection was large. The service was friendly. And the seating was rather comfortable for a casual eatery. That's important to me because I am a slow eater and like to sit and savor if no one else is waiting. Luckily when I arrived around 7:30 PM on a Tuesday after Labor Day, it was uncrowded so I could linger in the oversized, 1970'sish wooden captains chairs. Make no mistake, this place is not the Ritz but it is really good in all the important ways. There are 8 tables for 4 and they can be pushed together for larger parties. Service was kind of slow. I wasn't offered a cup of ice with my can of soda but she brought me one when I asked. So I can't give it a 5 but I hope I can next summer. My 2 crabcake platter came with coleslaw and bread and butter. The crabcakes were creamy,shaped well and full of crab. I didn't detect filler. I would order this again and again ! read more

Crab and Seafood Shack - Roll and butter comes with platters - Seafood Near Me - Wildwood, New Jersey

Good prices, fresh local seafood, and quick service. The sides were a little Weak the potato seemed like it was nuked and the green beans weren't great. Scallops were delicious though read more

I found a lot of seafood places in Wildwood are takeout based. While Crab and Seafood Shack also offer take out, there dining room was more robust than others. This is not a fancy spot, but the seafood is legit. We arrived later in the evening and unfortunately were limited in soup options. Luckily, I was able to order my New England Clam chowder, which was as good as anywhere else I've ever had clam chowder. I couldn't make up my mind, so luckily they had a seafood broil. It came with crab cake, shrimp, clams, scallops and a piece of flounder. The scallops and crab cake were the winners. The flounder was super thin without a ton of flavor. I liked that their side options included some veggies. I had to go with the Jersey corn on the cob and applesauce. Our server was super friendly, and it was nice that it was a family business. For you local hot sauce fans, they sell Hanks Hot Sauce to go. Good seafood and good times at the Crab and Seafood Shack. read more

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The disastrous front of house deserves a -9 star. As a consistent and non-bias yelper, even giving them some slack as it's Memorial Day weekend for getting swamped I have to say this place by far was the worst, it deserves to be in Kitchen Nightmare. I've never been to a more dysfunctional restaurant with so much confusion. Basically everyone goes thru Joe, the owner, the guy on the phone, the one holding everything down. You got folks all in the front like deer in the headlights not sure what they're doing just standing there. I was told by Joe there's a 30 minute wait for sit in and 1 hour for food for take out. We went there 6pm, it took over an hour and half to be seated. In fact we had to go in and threaten to leave before we got a seat. I was told we'd get a call but I never got called. Further, once we sat down nobody asked or gave us water. We just sat and waited..wait wait wait. We didn't get our food and get out until almost 9pm. In fact I think it only took us 20 mins to eat so over 2 hours was just waiting. Now if the food was great that would be another thing. We got bread and then asked for more and got microwaved bread. See my photo. Who microwaves bread? Anyone with common sense would know never microwave bread it becomes stale and inedible. Also the lobster roll is the best in wildwood? Maybe the worst. It's cold! How do you serve cold lobster rolls. Not sure where these cold lobsters are from but it's definitely not fresh maybe frozen. Plus $18? With tax and tip you'd think a $20+ lobster roll would be buttery, savory, hot. Completely opposite. Also they gave us a pile of cold crab meat. I don't want canned cold crabs, you guys eat it. The only saving grace was the pasta sauce and clam chowder was actually not bad. The chowder was hot, plenty of clams and the pasta sauce was pretty flavorful. Wish they had scallops but they ran out. Lastly, save the environment will you? Never been to a "restaurant" where I was served using plastic utensils, paper plates and foil trays. If you're going to charge restaurant prices and require tip, you should actually use plates and service folks. My scoring was -1 points for lack of service, cold lobsters/crab meat, and -1 for overpriced food. I should give it a 1 star but they get one point for the pasta and clam chowder. This plate should just stop making it a restaurant, make it a takeout only, fire all the wait staff and just hire more chefs and work on improving the seafood quality and food to reduce costs. Spent $60+, totally bad experience. I wish all you tourists just go and spend your money elsewhere or just order take out. I spent 3 hours here and ended up wishing I just went to Red Lobster at this point. read more

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Pretty solid overall. It's a quiet place with a small staff. Very friendly and enjoyable, the staff clearly values their customers! Although food portions are rather small, the quality is very well! Check this place out if you're nearby! read more

I ordered the broiled seafood combo to take out , but it wasn't good. The flounder smelled so bad I threw it away.. It used to be good I don't think so much any more. Not going back. read more

A very nice place, Joe was welcoming and very accomadating. Our waitresss, was polite and attentive. The food was excellant with generous portions. Thank you to all for a pleasant dinning experience. read more