It's such a neighborhood spot with the love for community. Not the TV Jersey Shore kind but the real people behind it. The space is in a corner with a nice parking lot. Everything is served out of the counter with picnic tables seating. Very beachy casual. The best feature is the decor in their bathroom LOL. I was there for a special event so I didn't try the regular menu. We shared fried shrimps, stuffed clams, grilled chicken, crab cake sliders and fish tacos. Everything is tender and delicious, though the stuffed clam maybe too seasoned for my personal taste. For the vibe alone I think it's a great place to be when you're on the beach. Tasty food is always a plus! read more

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Please Don't go!!! It awful. Service-terrible and they're MEAN! So slow. Seriously. You will wait about an hour and a half for your food, but they will tell you when you order it, but it will be ready in 15 minutes. When you inquire about your meal, politely and nicely, they will snap back at you. Everyone waiting for their food is frustrated and annoyed. Save yourselves. There are so many better places at the beach. I have to add this review. We ordered large clams and if I tell you how puny it was, you would be shocked. After waiting an hour for our food, we get it home to find out that they did not give us any sauces for fish and chips. This place should be shut down. It's awful read more

Crabby Rick's Shore Shack - Seafood Near Me - Lavallette, New Jersey

We so wanted to love this place, nice location with outdoor seating, however the food was lacking flavor. Crab cake sandwiches were more filling than crab. A lot of filling. Crab Mac and Cheese seems to be Cheez Wizz, noodles and some crab mixed in. I loved the outdoor seating, however the food needs much help. read more

This place is SO good. Lobster roll was fantastic and so nicely seasoned. French fries are incredible.

Way more expensive than past years!!! The fish sandwich was very salty, almost inedible. The crab tacos had minimal crab meat, the tacos were cold and fell apart. I've been a fan since it opened years ago but this year the quality does not meet the higher prices. Buyer be warned read more

So I have been there three times since my last review and of course the lobster roll and blackened fish sandwich were even better than before. I love the friendly kids that work there. They are always smiling and happy to serve you. If you have not tried Crabby Ricks you should do so as soon as you can. We are so lucky to have them here in our beach community! Elaine read more

We were there last night and had 2 amazing blacked fish sandwiches. So flavorful and juicy. Thanks Crabby Rick's for bringing back the fish we know and love!! This is a great local spot that is shore to please every time! read more

Please please get your shit together. Our order was taken at 7:45 pm we did not get our food until 8:38 pm And was told they ran out of crab cakes. You need to get organized it's really easy. Thank god we brought our own wine. We were able to to save a dismal experience. They served people that were there before us. They did give us a refund for the crab cakes that they ran out of. Do not eat here. Not with it. read more

Great roadside stop for a crab cake sandwich. Shoestring fries weren't soggy at all and they even make tendies for the kids. read more

Crabby Rick's Shore Shack - Crab cake sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Lavallette, New Jersey

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A great local quick bite. Food was good. We got here early. Plenty of counter seats and tables with umbrellas available. A very cute little outdoor shack. Also ordered the garden salad no pic. read more

Crabby Rick's Shore Shack - Lobster Mac n Cheese - Seafood Near Me - Lavallette, New Jersey

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The kids who work here are so so nice (the register girl and the boy at the grill), however, the older man who I will assume was the owner or manager was so unpleasant. I ordered the crab cake sandwich. It lacked any flavor, and had the littlest bit of tartar sauce on it. I would not go back. read more

Crabby Rick's Shore Shack - Menu July 2023 - Seafood Near Me - Lavallette, New Jersey

We miss Rick! The new owner doubled the price and the food is not as good. Rick's was a staple in the community and we hope the new owner makes some changes read more

Extremely good dinner tonight. I had the shrimp tacos with fries and my husband had the fish tacos. Very flavorful. Another table had the fish and chips and it looked really good as well. Would definitely come back. read more

The quality of food has gone totally downhill and it's a major rip off. It is very overpriced for what you are getting. I came home today with shrimp tacos and fried clams and threw it away after a few bites. read more

Great food! Great Service! Can never go wrong with any food and a side of dude sauce! Love this place!!

Excellent food in a low-key location. We had: Lobster roll - nice, fresh lobster. I think the number was a hot dog potato roll, which made it easier to eat than the more traditional crusty bread, but if you're a lobster roll purist, you might question it. Blackened fish sandwich- good portion size, spicy with nice blackened flavor. Soft crab sandwich - good portion, nicely crispy! All of the above served with fries. Fries were kind of lukewarmish, but we also got onion rings and those were hot and crispy. The spot is cute- all outside on benches, about 6 or so tables. A lot of people picking up takeout, so it wasn't crowded. Beachy decor, nice staff, overall relaxed vibe perfect for a Shore vacation. Tip: BYOB! read more

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The only thing I can complain about are the hours or availability. I am not from the area, so I happened to catch this establishment during the last week of the season. I got the pleasure of not so "Crabby Rick" himself cooking for me. I met the owner and one of his friends/customers who share some geographic similarities with me. I ordered the blackened fish sandwich and the crab balls. It is a bit pricey compared to food at home but it was well worth it. I know the trendy thing is to take pictures of you food. Call me old fashioned, country or southern but I buy food to eat not to look at. read more

Stopped by this recently refurbed spot and had incredibly great sandwiches. The beer-battered fish sandwich was perfectly fried with just the right amount of flavorful batter, and the the blackened fish sandwich was nicely seasoned, and on both items the fish was light and fresh, the rolls were tasty and fresh as well, and serving sizes were generous. Shout-out to the delicious dill tartar sauce which was not your typical onion and pickle sauce. It was the perfect addition to perfect sandwiches. Counter staff were very friendly and helpful. Can't wait to go back. read more

Grabbed lunch here after reading about the Blackened Fish Sandwich and it did not disappoint! The portion size was generous, ingredients fresh, and the fries were delicious! The blackened seasoning was a tad bit salty for me, but I still enjoyed my sandwich! Others in my group had the healthy fish tacos and enjoyed them as well. A good portion size of fish in each taco and very fresh ingredients! read more

Just a place on a busy corner with picnic tables but don't let that fool you. The best fish tacos and blackened fish sandwich. Fresh and the staff are very friendly and welcoming. read more

Love seeking out new places... after hearing about a positive Star Ledger restaurant review we finally got to Crabby Rick's. We ordered two servings of the crab soup, a blackened fish sandwich, and crab cake. All to go. HOLY MOLEY! SOUP = 5 STARS BLACKENED FISH = 5 STARS CRAB CAKE = 5 STARS ATTITUDE OF STAFF = 5 STARS WILL WE BE BACK? = 5 STARS / OH YEAH!!! read more

Cool aesthetics and a really kind staff. The crab cakes are sort of brutal and the fish and chips are a little too heavily breaded and soggy. Otherwise, the crab boil stuff is great. read more

Servers were rude and weird and severed my daughter the wrong thing I thought that it would have been better

Have been to grab lunch/dinner a few times and each has been delicious. My favorites are the crab cakes and soft shell crab. I was looking for pancake mix in the area and everywhere was sold out. I told Rick and he had an extra bag he didn't need at the store so he gave it to me for free. So kind! Will be back next summer. read more

I used to love this place, but our recent experience was terrible. Very young staff with no concern what-so-ever for covid. Cashier was handling money, food and eating her own meal with her bare hands. People behind counter were wearing masks but kept pulling them off to talk to each other. We ended up dumping our entire meal in the trash because we didn't feel safe eating it. This place is a little gem and I hope the owners either train their staff better or work the place themselves. Teenage staff really didn't care at all. read more

Picked up food to go on a random off-season beach day. Ordered grilled shrimp tacos, fish tacos, lobster roll, and fried chicken and fries for my kid. Everything was delicious and fresh, especially the fish tacos!! All of our meals came with old bay seasoned fries. The lobster roll was prepared a little differently than I'm used to, less dressing, sort of healthier tasting, but they don't skimp on the lobster, there were so many big chunks in there! Already hoping to come back another day this summer. Highly recommend! read more

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Great owner. Great food. I love the popcorn shrimp but blackened fish sandwich is great.

Food was fresh and delicious. Best popcorn shrimp I've ever had. Place was clean and pickup was easy. The iced tea bar is a really unique offering. Great for tea lovers. read more

Crabby Rick's Shore Shack - Lobster roll and popcorn shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Lavallette, New Jersey

I went there for lunch. I had the soft shell crab sandwich. I didn't really care for the bread and other stuff - the crab was fried to golden brown and leaked juice when I bit into it. The fries tasted fresh and had Cajun seasoning on it. The blackened fish sandwich had a whole fish filet generously seasoned and tasted just right - moist and fully-cooked. The outdoor seats had umbrellas. read more

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I was actually excited to try Crabby Rick's. I was expecting actual crabs like you get in Maryland so maybe that's why I was a bit disappointed. The soup was very salty. The crab sandwich was a fried crab patty and it was ok. Friendly service. read more

Down at the shore this week and came across this great little fish shack. Has outdoor Donny or take out to bring to the beach or home. The service is order and the bring tot the table it was very quick. Food was fresh and tasty. Had the fish tacos , family had crab cake sandwich and fish and chips. All cam with delicious seasoned fires. Home made lemonade and several flavored iced teas severs in a Manson jar. Have been there a couple time this week. Try the blackened fish sandwich read more

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Lobster Roll is delicious. Fried Shrimp were fresh and yummy, that's easy. Love the place. read more

The fries and onion rings were amazing! The fish sandwich was delicious, but needed to "dry off" a little from the fryer prior to being sandwiched, it had a few spots soaked in oil and those spots threw off the texture. We can't wait to go back and try the crab sandwich and all the other menu items! read more

So cute. So delicious. An absolute MUST at the jersey shore. Every weekend we look forward to getting crabby ricks! read more

Crabby Rick's Shore Shack - crabby rick's beach shack - Seafood Near Me - Lavallette, New Jersey

Great casual shore spot for great seafood. Have had the crab balls clam strips crab cake sandwich and soft shell crab all delicious

Lobster roll is delish & a nice selection of iced teas! Great pit stop on my way outta town! read more

Crabby Rick's Shore Shack - Lobster roll with salad and hibiscus iced tea - Seafood Near Me - Lavallette, New Jersey

Food has no flavor, staff has no personality, prices are high (but that's to be expected). All "lobster" dishes taste like imitation crab. Generally, no care given to anything, and it's painfully obvious. No French fries, no tartar sauce with fish n chips, no utensils. This is not a serious business - total amateur hour. read more

What a find!! Could not be happier with the food and the service. The place is bustling with the kind of vibe you look for in a beach restaurant. A hidden gem. The food really really good all around. If you like a little spice, the crab soup is delicious and the fish tacos are a real treat. Love me some lobster roll. Nice size portions and great price.... And a BYO. What else can you ask for. read more

Love it here! Onion rings are amazing!! Very short walk from the beach and great picnic tables and vibe. Lobster tacos and lobster roll were delicious. Don't miss it!! read more

Crabby Rick's Shore Shack - What's left of our onion rings...for now! :) - Seafood Near Me - Lavallette, New Jersey

We found this great place last year and it will be our new Jersey Shore tradition. The food is excellent with generous portions. We've had the lobster tacos, blackened fish sandwich and crab cakes - all fantastic and reasonably priced. We got to talk with Rick as well who was super friendly and very cool. Love this place!! read more