(RATING: 3.5 stars) Recently visited Harbor Crab with my husband while in town visiting family. Came for an early dinner and opted to sit outside as the weather was perfect! You also can't beat that view of the water! Harbor Crab is located in Patchogue on the marina with free parking on property. At the time of our visit they were sitting diners inside or outside and the bar area was also open. It was our first meal in town and we decided to try several items and share. Our order consisted of: - Fried Calamari - Grouper Tacos - Nachos with Crab - Lobster Bisque - Harbor Crab and Cobb salad Most everything we ordered was tasty, but the standout items from our meal were the Nachos with Crab and Harbor Crab and Cobb salad. Both had a generous amount of fresh crab meat that really stood out in the respective dishes. It highlighted the seafood fare that Harbor Crab prides their menu on. The only item that we would pass on would be the Lobster Bisque. It came out a little cold and lacked flavor. Definitely would not recommend it. Although the food was good (a solid 4-stars), I have mixed thoughts about the service which is why I'm knocking it down to a 3.5. I got a very strange vibe about the collegiality of the staff. It seemed like almost everyone was annoyed and a little short with each other. The hostess who greeted us couldn't have been any less enthusiastic about us (or the party before us) entering the establishment. The minute she sat us down, she started angrily talking to one of the other workers. Our server was a young guy who was charismatic to our face, but he was awful to the young bus boy. His exchanges to the bus boy, in public and in front of the customers, were super demeaning and reminded me of pledging for a fraternity/sorority. One instance was when we asked for a water refill from our server. He was pleasant to us, but barked the request to the bus boy reminding him that, "he gets paid by the server...so HURRY UP." I was shocked at the behavior. Even observing the interactions of other staff with each other felt very disjointed. Weird vibe. The food is good, so if you're looking for something tasty in a nice environment on the water, Harbor Crab is a solid choice. Food is a little on the pricey side, but should be expected for the ambiance of eating on the water and heavy seafood offerings. read more

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Absolutely loved this place! I came out for a family member's birthday and was not disappointed at all! I made reservations and was seated right away. They have a whole indoor area with a half outside eating area and bar location. We sat out on the back dock area where the boats were. They had great music and great vibes! And the music wasn't blasting so I could hear everyone at my table. Our waiter was sweet younger man who explained the menu options for us and dealt with my annoying request. He knew the menu and was very attentive. The food was delicious and super fresh! I will definitely make this my new spot to go when visiting my uncle out in the island! Great view, great food, great staff! Very impressed ! They also came over and sang happy birthday to my uncle and brought out some ice cream. Thank you for the great experience! I also love the staff members shirts With the logo and funny saying on the back! read more

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Friday night dinner with family and friends. Sat outdoors on the floating deck. Real cool. Music, lit, DJ was so amazing. It was surprisingly not crowded for a Friday night which in a way was a good thing. Food was good but on the pricey side. 2 glasses of Rosé (seemed like half a glass each time) totaled to $32, my nephew ordered the King crab claws at MP (I was not paying attention so didn't see his order until it arrived) this on its own was a whooping $95!! Average entree prices were about $30-$45. Appetizers were nice especially the Ahi Tuna salad, coconut jumbo shrimp, and fried calamari. The food was ok. I think I preferred the appetizers. The music, great! the waitress, awesome! but be mindful of the prices....you may be shell shocked! read more

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Always smiling, always amazing , always good food... they are so pleasant and accommodating. Location is wonderful as well .

This place is a rip off. I ordered a salad $16 and my husband ordered poke bowl $26. With tip it's only supposed to be $50 something but our card got charged $85!?!? I mean seriously? I filed a dispute claim on this coz that's ridiculous! We waited 1 hour for our food to arrive very slow service. They even put some dried cranberries in my salad which was not in the description in the menu and I absolutely hate dried cranberries! It's really not worth it. Save your money and yourself. read more

Harbor Crab - Very small Passion salad $16 with sliced 1/8th of an apple and a few small pieces of fruit. - American Near Me - Patchogue, New York

I thought the experience here was fair, but nothing more. It's in a really nice location on the Patchogue river so there's decent enough views, especially with their outdoors seating. I had a grouper sandwich, but it didn't really have any flavor and there wasn't much sauce on it. I tried their coconut shrimp for an app and it wasn't anything special either. Service was ok, but not spectacular. One thing that was pretty big miss was when a strong wind gust took 2 table umbrellas (one was ours) and flew them over the fence into the parking lot. Things like that can happen nearly anywhere, but the fact that no one from the staff even noticed or did anything about it for about 10 mins was sort of shocking. Perhaps we didn't catch them on their best day, but with other waterfront option nearby - I would probably try several of them before I come back here. read more

The food was okay. The outdoor eating space is very nice in the summer time. The food is kinda like eating at Applebee's. read more

Harbor Crab - American Near Me - Patchogue, New York

Yikes. Some of the worst service I've had. I work in the industry in Brooklyn and I wanted to hang in Long Island. Couldn't believe it, overheard them talking about my friend group behind our backs, accused us of stealing food read more

I LOVE this place, I dealt with 2 parents funerals and no reservations, food was amazing (if you order a pasta dish half is going home with you!). The food is just incredible...the service is perfect...I just had a dinner party there last Sat . 14. Not a hickup. Michelle is amazing at organizing groups (and we are the hamptons, to the city to Boston!). I can not rave enough, and we are looking for to 20+ for the party next season!!! read more

I love this place! The food is always really good! I really enjoyed the snow crab legs and my drink!! The service at the front bar was great and the bartender named Kara was very friendly! read more

First time won't be the last. The service was friendly and efficient. Little Neck clams in February suprisingly fresh and succulent. Baked clams were ginormous and loaded with chopped clams. Grouper tacos were delicious and generous. The lobster roll was on a par with the best I've had in Cape Cod. read more

Harbor Crab - Water view - American Near Me - Patchogue, New York

In my past review and experiences I always defended this place; I'm not sure why because time after time it's a waste of time... and money. The Harbor Crab is the creepy guy down the dark alley on the outskirts of town in my eyes, even after a remodel the place feels like sadness and regret. They have decent options but all will cost you an arm and a leg more than it's worth. Recently they charged me $21 for tortilla chips with about a single crab leg minced on top when the total should be $17+tax according to the menu. The service always leaves something to be desired as does the atmosphere. If you sit on the tin deathtrap sauna docked by the bar, you may die from heat stroke so don't be fooled by its unique charm. The Creepy Crab will just about always disappoint and rip you off, I highly suggest not dining or drinking here. Prices have skyrocketed with Patchogues growing popularity not that it was ever cheap. Good calamari any way you get it, and great mussels as well, but you'll pay as if you were at a fine dining establishment. The cranky old men behind the bar are slow as molasses and the young ones must be following suit, not really giving a crap about much of anything. The taps usually taste like the lines need to be cleaned and it's just a sad excuse of a restaurant. I'd rather go almost anywhere else in patchogue and I'm sort of mad I ever gave them so many chances. They have some appetizing looking special events on the website but I'm almost positive they'll find a shady way to screw the customer in the end. read more

Harbor Crab - American Near Me - Patchogue, New York

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Just had an excellent dinner at Harbor Crab during restaurant week. Scallops , steak tid bits and Cheesecake cone were all delicious and it was such a good value. And what was even better was the service! Our server's name was Gyle. She was so attentive and so knowledgeable of the menu and had a wonderful personality. Considering that we sat in the upstairs dining room, this young woman really had some running back-and-forth to do taking care of us and the other tables up there. She did it all with a smile on her face. read more

We've been there twice. I have gotten a burger twice, and have been very pleased both times! Mother got a fish taco, and wasn't as thrilled, but it's hard to speak for her because who knows. Our server was kind and attentive, and the restaurant was cool-right on the water with the old-school fisherman's paneling. There's an option to eat out on the dock on a nice day, or pull your boat up. Not sure how to get into the big paddle boat... but I've never asked! Will definitely return :) read more

Great food and great service. However, the tables have slats and the food gets stuck in them and they look like they have not been cleaned in years! A butter knife was even hiding in there. Please hose them off outside and use disposable tablecloths!!!!! read more

I don't know exactly how this place gets anything better than a 2 (or really, 1 1/2 star) rating. Read the other reviews and PAY ATTENTION TO THE OTHER 1 AND 2 STAR REVIEWS - these are all absolutely on target, and I wish I had taken them more seriously before deciding to try this joint. For starters, it's dirty. The tables are dirty, the floor is dirty.. everything seems like it hasn't been cleaned in weeks. I could forgive that, given it's supposed to be a "crab" place, but let's face it - the food is garbage. Clearly frozen seafood that's been overcooked. You get better quality crab at Red Lobster, at a tiny fraction of the price. My wife doesn't like fish, so had the "special" ribeye steak that was mostly fat, and 1/2 of it barely edible. That, plus 2 drinks cost $150 clams after tip and a "surcharge" for using a credit card (which is a disgrace, considering nobody walks around with enough cash to pay an average bill at this dump). Service is slow, and not very bright. Had to wait 15 minutes after the table was cleared before we could find anyone to ASK for the check, and another 20 minutes to actually get it, and then have it taken/returned. What a joke. Even if you say "there's a great view", let's face it - there's better views to be had, at a fraction of the price. read more

I've been to Harbor Crab once in the past. If you are looking for a romantic dinner spot or just a good place to eat with a friend this is the spot! This place is the best place to come if you are a seafood lover. Red Lobster who? Harbor Crab blows these guys out of the water with real food, taste, and freshness! Today I ended up eating here with my mother and my boyfriend for restaurant week. My mother and I decided to order from the restaurant week menu while my boyfriend went with the seafood supreme (which is the best dish to get here btw). For $28.95 you receive a 3 course meal. I had the crab cakes as a starter, lobster and crab ravioli and for dessert the cherry cheesecake rolls. My crabcake was amazing! It was paired with tomato, lettuce and this delicious sauce to dip it in. The lobster and crab ravioli was so fresh and well prepared. I love how nothing is overly salty, the food is prepares just right with excellent flavor. The dessert I did not care for too much. The service and food here is outstanding! You can choose to eat on the boat part or the main inside part. I love both but we avoided the boat part because it smelled moldy for some reason tonight. They also have a lovely bar area and a spot where local bands play. Great atmosphere and food! read more

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I met up with my friend after work for some dinner and drinks. I love lobster rolls and I had to try their take and I was very disappointed. It was probably one of the worst lobster rolls I've ever tried. The baked clams, lava cake and ice tea were all delicious. I think the vibe is cool here and service . I love places by the water . I would come back for drinks and apps but not for dinner. The parking is horrendous, make sure you back in and thank me later. read more

Just had the lobster nachos at the bar with Kara as our bartender. The nachos were absolutely delicious and Kara made some amazing drinks for us. We had a bourbon, apdrop spritz and a Mezcal pineapple margarita to die for. Get to the bar and ask for Kara!!!! Michelle, the manager is also lovely. read more

I really felt the food was awesome. I enjoyed every bite of my dinner. I had the crab stuffed lobster tail which was outstanding. The crab stuffing was all crab and not just breading! I can't wait to come back again! Kate was our server and she was sweet and attentive! What a great night! read more

The service is beyond phenomenal...the food is great, and I felt like I was on vacation with the views.

Have gone there several times over the years. Food has always been excellent. However, this most recent time was on a June Saturday. They were busy and the hostess really didn't give us a pleasant greeting. Kinda felt like I was disturbing her since I didn't have a reservation. It put an immediate damper on the experience. I don't like that treatment when I know I'm gonna drop at least a C-note for dinner. Probably not gonna go back there for a while...a very long while. read more

Love love love this place Michelle is one of the most professional restaurant managers I have ever observed! Read a review by Lauren R and need to question how you eat food that you did not order? Do you not remember what you ordered? And to top it off you ordered Vegan yet at the wrong food? That review is just confusing!!! Anyway everything was great for us last night service what spot on and enjoyed our meal thank you again.....Michelle and Christi keep doing what you are doing you are running a great ship!!!!!! read more

I have been coming here Mondays and My bartender Dina is the best! She makes the best drinks and has a 6 starts customer service. Also Chris the barback is always prompt to help you out! Kuddos to you guys! I'll keep coming back read more

Pulled up to Harbor Crab on our boat for lunch the day our boat went in. Tracey our waitress was amazing, the food was delish and a great time had by all. Perfect location on the Patchogue River to have lunch. I had the cold lobster roll, my husband had the prime rib sandwich and my daughter two kids grill cheese. read more

Harbor Crab - Lobster Roll - American Near Me - Patchogue, New York

Dina and Claudio in the bar are always awesome! Great food, drinks and fun service! We can't wait for Summer and live music there too!!!

Came here the other night for my husband's birthday. We made a 7pm reservation and I had asked for outside on the boat. We came and we're promptly sat in a wonderful spot on top of the boat. Our waitress Kara was awesome, so nice and attentive. The menu had alot to offer. We split a few things; wings, mussels (to much red sauce), baked clams and a lobster roll and I got sweet potato fries with it. The fries and the sauce it came with were so good I am still thinking about it. My only complaint was the mussels the sauce came in tasted like ragu. Drinks were good as well. It was a beautiful night! read more

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Went during restaurant week. My husband had the chicken parm. Served with penne alla vodka. A bit odd. It was decent but I've always had it served with a red sauce. Coconut shrimp lacked flavour. Had to ask for the marmalade that it was suppose to have been served with. Crab topped scallops were tasty and perfectly cooked but not plentiful, only 3 in my meal. The lobster risotto was quite mushy but had a nice flavour. Willing to give this place another shot and will order from the regular menu the next time! read more

It is right over the marina. So the view on upper deck is beautiful. The food is always amazing. The service there is always good. I don't go all the time but I do go. It's a mile from my house so we throw it into rotation when spring and summer are here. read more

Service was unbelievable! Staff was so friendly and accommodating! Pretty place right on the water! read more

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Myself and my best friend visited recently, food was delicious and great, the atmosphere sitting outside was great and our waitress Joanne was absolute sweetheart, lovely woman. However we were met with an attitude when we first arrived without even saying anything by the person that sat and brought out our food. Some weird passive aggressive statements were made and she forgot about us for 20 mins however the food and drinks and Joanne turned it all around read more

Harbor Crab - Lobster roll watermelon marg - American Near Me - Patchogue, New York

I went here a few years back and we had a great lunch outside on the boat. Spin dip and other apps and drinks and had a really nice time. We came back twice recently and for dinner it was ehh. Not the same as I remember but it was decent. Our waitress was very very sweet which was a plus. We went on a Friday night just for drinks and what a difference the vibe is. Music was good. They had the windows open and outside seating area. Bartender was quick and made the drinks well. Had a nice time. read more

Harbor Crab - American Near Me - Patchogue, New York

Been coming here for a cpl years but haven't really eaten out since covid. Came here last night on a first date and our server, Tracey was absolutely amazing! She not only was accommodating and gave us great service but made us laugh til we were almost in tears. Had the tuna poke bowl and he had the harbor bake I believe it was called. Food was delicious, drinks were strong. Great night out altogether! read more

Harbor Crab - American Near Me - Patchogue, New York

Unimpressed with our meals. Soup was loaded with flour, shrimps and my fish platter $30 appeared to be prepared frozen items. And portions were small for the cost. The extra star is only for the server. read more

Enjoyed a pleasant lunch by the water. Husband and I ordered margarita flat bread pizza for appetizer $11. Perfect for two. Main dish was Chicken Chipotle and chicken tuscan wrap $12 will fries, both were hearty and delicious. Ask for extra chipotle sauce on side if you want extra spicy. Was able to use a $5 off coupon I received in the montly clipper magazine that was mailed to my home. REMINDER- Put your cig butts in trash! read more

Harbor Crab - Delicious Margarita pizza. - American Near Me - Patchogue, New York

Took Mom here for Mother's Day 5/12/2024. It was outstanding. Michelle was so wonderful. Mom wasn't happy with what she ordered, not that it was bad, I tasted it. Michelle appeared from out of nowhere immediately seeing something was amiss, and asked if everything was ok, it was like magic. After Mom fussing a bit, because she never sends food back. Michelle insisted that she immediately have a new dish prepared, which really impressed me. Kudos Michelle just perfect service, don't see that level of service, and a true desire to provide the perfect dinning experience these days, and I eat out a lot. Wait service was good, a little slow but it was very busy, so it was understandable. Food was delicious, the atmosphere was very friendly and inviting. The waterfront view Michelle gave us was just perfect. All in all a perfect day for Mom, which is exactly what I was looking to provide Mom. I would recommend going to Harbor Crab highly. Thanks again Michelle you saved the day. read more

Great experience at Harbor Crab, all of their staff were super friendly and the food was excellent. We had Thai calamari and baked clams for appetizers which were excellent. For dinner we got the harbor bake and crab fest to share. They gave generous portions and the food was delicious. The crab and lobster meat is was delicious, the mussels and clams tasted so fresh. I really enjoyed the potatoes and salad that also came with the meal. The drinks were also good, we got a mix of lemonade and peach iced tea with peach flavored vodka. Definitely will be back. Staff made and food our experience so enjoyable! read more

I am writing to you about our dining experience yesterday The food was delicious The atmosphere was nice but the service was AMAZING Our waiter Laura was on her game. Despite how busy she was, nothing went untouched I am a seasoned veteran of the restaurant business particularly the server side of the business and I was extremely impressed with how friendly accommodating and attentive she was!! She kept a smile on her face through out our entire meal!!! I could tell she was a little weeded but that didn't reflect the type of service we received!!! Also Your bus girl as well was amazing!!! I'm sorry I didn't catch her name!! I was extremely impressed by these two employees you have.. they are definitely an asset to your establishment The food runner/busgirl carried an entire tray of food ( and those plates were extremely heavy and then she also had a plate in her other hand and still managed to open and get through the door to the boat room where we were having dinner!! I was so impressed that I felt the need to message you this morning to thank you and your amazing staff for a wonderful evening!!! It was my first night out to dinner since this pandemic started and I was a little worried about going out but Laura was the best!! She really went above and beyond to make our dining experience a memorable and enjoyable one!! Thank you again Melissa Lobasso read more

Harbor Crab - American Near Me - Patchogue, New York

Had a pleasant first experience here. LOCATION: near main street Patchogue, next to the Patchogue bowling alley. (I recommend parking at the bowling alley as the parking at the restaurant is pretty packed). DECOR: very cute and summery, main seating area is a big boat house on the water. But also there is another smaller building with a couple bars and some seating outdoors with live music. FOOD: for appetizers I ordered mozz sticks (average), baked clams (good), coconut shrimp (very good). Ordered Lobster Roll for dinner - very good, generous amount of lobster meat on a big toasted soft bun, came with fries and side salad. DRINK: ordered the Peach iced tea cocktail, had a good amount of alcohol in it and nice flavoring. SERVICE: waitress was friendly and efficient. Overall had a good experience. We made a reservation and were seated right away. We also got a great spot upstairs on the boat house right next to the windows so we had a great view of the water. The only negative I have was there were so many spiders hanging outsidr/inside the window areas lol. The waitress was nice enough to smush a few for us with napkins, but there was about 10 total just near out table spot. Eeeeek! read more

Harbor Crab - Lobster roll -$20. Very good - American Near Me - Patchogue, New York

What a great seafood date place! I can't say enough great things about this place! You can actually dine on a boat or outside of the weather is nice enough. Great views and a great band playing really set the night off right. We started off with mahi tacos, crunchy and delicious. Really hit the spot from the beginning. If you like spicy, the seafood fra diavolo is A MUST! It came with a salad, we opted for a cup of corn & crab chowder which was really thick and tasty. The kona crusted scallops were really good and were a perfect portion with the salad served prior to the meal. If you can, as Lauren to be your server, she was helpful, funny and witty! We will definitely be back here!! read more

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