First time at this place and I can't believe it took so long to discover it. Tuesday afternoon, two o'clock and the parking lot is almost full!!! Lunch is very reasonable here and delicious. I started with a large bowl of Maryland crab soup. It was excellent slightly spicy. Next up the crab cake sandwich. It came with fries and a pickle and was delicious. My wife had the Jersey broiled scallops with green beans and a squash dish. Absolutely fabulous. Old school Jersey shore seafood restaurant and it does not disappoint. This is now on my go to list read more

Had dinner there last night. Walked in w/o reservations at about 6pm and was told we would have to wait for a table for 2 as it was packed. I don't think even a minute went by and we were seated in a booth by the bar. Right where we like it! Had surf and turf. The filet was excellent and the twin(Maine) tails were even better! Also had seafood chowder and Caesar salad w chicken which was also delicious! Have had steamed clams in the past and they are so tender and tasty. No dessert. Oh, the gin martini was so good as well. Service was good and atmosphere is always uplifting. See you next time. read more

There were 2 of us and we arrived about 4:45 for dinner and we only had a 10 minute wait. We had a terrific server and our meals were delicious. I had crab imperial , sweet potatoe & stewed tomatoes. My friend had the steak & cake which was a 5 oz filet & a crab cake. Meals also came with nice fresh salads. The Crab Trap is a tradition and will return every year ! It never disappoints read more

I had a delicious dinner at The Crab Trap. My friend and I especially enjoyed the appetizers - the Maryland Crab Bites were to die for, and the oysters were so fresh. For my main, I ordered the broiled flounder, and it was so tender and perfectly cooked. The sweet potato was also so fresh and delicious. I have to say that this place is great with its portions - each main comes with a choice of two sides and a salad, and there are so many options to choose from. As for the ambience, it is a chic, upscale place that is very elegant. Despite this, it doesn't feel stuffy - it creates a nice and elevated dining experience. Our server was lovely, and the service was great. Overall, a great experience! read more

The Crab Trap - Treasure Chest, Stuffed Onion Ring, 1/2 Shell Oysters, Cape May - Seafood Near Me - Somers Point, New Jersey

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This place is awful. It serves food that taste like you are eating in a cafeteria or one of those all you can eat buffet. The first red flag should have been the size of the restaurant; it resembles a block with 3 separate dining rooms. There is no way a restaurant that size can serve fresh and favorable food. I had the broiled seafood platter. The scallops and small lobster tail was the only recognizable item on the plate. The two shrimp were rubbery and I don't know what the rest of the slop was. The bake potatoes was like an oversize fingerling potato and it was hard. The cole slaw is swimming in who knows what. My husband had the chicken piccatta which was tasteless and had gravy that looked like it had been warmed up a week ago. I must say the service was good. They get you in and out and the wait is long, but people were waiting. As a tourist I am guessing that there aren't many good restaurants in the area. Terrible next time we will get a sub from a deli which has to be better than what they serve. read more

Matthew Anderson and Thomas Andrew are AWSOME servers !! Food is great ! Great drink specials ! Love this place been coming here for years , never disappoints! read more

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Consistently good food and great service. We love the "at the shore atmosphere." Very reasonably priced with everything included.

The crab trap consistently delivers a delicious meal, with fresh seafood and great preparation. The Delaware bay oysters were salty and briny and the large ones were smooth. Yum! We ordered a few apps including the lobster puffs, crab bisque soup (plenty of crab chunks) and the clams casino (delicious.) but the highlight of the evening was the pistachio halibut - omg so fresh and flavorful. The crab imperial was good, but not great. The parm was huge, and yummy. That said, the CT is always worth a visit, and the menu is plentiful so there's something for everyone. read more

Food was bland- Had Tuna and 2nd mate. Like Red Lobster. Service very nice. Otherwise skip it.

Pre celebration of my birthday Service always outstanding Bus person always take empty plates after finish order read more

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Tonight for dinner me and my family went to the Crab Trap in Somers Point and had an exceptional time. Unfortunately we had to wait about an hour but the food made up for it. The sea food was so fresh and my desert was delicious. Definitely recommend!!! read more

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We went here for my dad's birthday and we had a great time. We have been to this restaurant several times now and the service and food is always great. The decor is definitely traditional and the crowd is typically older. Great place to have a family dinner. read more

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Went there while traveling, Tuesday around noon, ambiance was quiet with a lot of older folks in the dining room, service was fast a good, good menu options , we try the clams casino the shrimp and the soups 111 and Finnish with the Jimbalaya. Food was great and also very good pricing. Definitely recommend read more

The Crab Trap - Clams Casino, Shrimp Cocktail, Soup 1-1-1 - Seafood Near Me - Somers Point, New Jersey

Stunning layout. Place always have a waiting list. Ordered "2nd Mate" Broiled seafood seafood all the items were over cooked and beyond salty. My family ordered 3 orders of crab cake which were under seasoned and mushy. Dont know what the hype about this place was. Wish we wouldve waited and ate across the bridge Ocean City,NJ read more

We waited an hour and 45 min. For some seafood. The soups were delicious, the crab cakes were freshly made. My seafood pasta was also had plenty of crab meat. The ambience is a bit dated but service was really prompt and friendly. The food came out a little longer then usual. Over all if you have time, make the reservation early in person otherwise you will need to wait an hour and half. read more

The Crab Trap - Bread basket - Seafood Near Me - Somers Point, New Jersey

The bar is the perfect spot for a girls' lunch! The bartender was incredibly sweet and fun, and the drinks were absolutely delicious. read more

The Crab Trap - Martini - Seafood Near Me - Somers Point, New Jersey

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Excellent food, excellent service had just what we wanted. Love the muffins and rolls.

I remember this restaurant from when I was a kid 30-40 years ago, and always loved it. We moved out of state, and visited for the first time in decades last week. What a let down. The crab cakes were legitimately excellent. Everything else was average or below. In particularly the bread - both the dinner rolls served to the table and the roll with the crab cake sandwich - was some of the worst bread I've ever been served at a restaurant. It would have been preferable to be served Kings Hawaiian rolls from the grocery store. read more

One of my wife's favorites every time we visit her folks in Linwood. The food, service and atmosphere are excellent.

the dinner was great. we got our food really fast and everyone loved what they had. i got the filet and a baked potato and they were both perfect. our waiter Brian was the highlight of the dinner though! read more

The Crab Trap - Filet Mignon - Seafood Near Me - Somers Point, New Jersey

We had to wait an hour to get seated but it was worth the wait, our server Andres was excellent. The food was fresh and delicious and the portions were huge! read more

When I say this is seafood heaven, I mean it. This is quite possibly the best all in one place seafood restaurant that money can buy. My fiancé and I made coming here at least once during the summer a tradition for the past 3 years. The restaurant does not need my help with a review as wait can reach 2-3 hours on weekends during the summer. Thankfully they have a little dock bar called Crabby Jack's that is perfect to sit at and hang out while you wait for your table. You will dine like a seafood king or queen when you eat here. Everything is extremely fresh and delicious. It all tastes like it was just caught. The decor of the restaurant is nautical and lines up perfectly with the experience. The waitresses are typically pretty great and use to the large summer crowds. There really isn't much else to say, if you are anywhere near here on the shore and you want seafood, this is a can't miss. read more

I really do not understand why people like this place. To me the food is only medioker at best. If you go on the weekend be prepared to wait because even if you check in early they will not put your party on the waiting list. I understand the entire party needed to be a there restaurant to be seated but to be put on the wait list? That does not make sense. read more

What a great place! We came in and sat at the bar on a Thursday night, and it was perfect. We had exceptional service, and the food was right on par. All of the seafood was absolutely delicious, and the portions were generous for the price. The oysters on the half shell were shucked really well, and the swordfish special was outstanding. It can get a little loud, but we were still able to have conversations without any issue. read more

The Crab Trap - Oysters On The 1/2 Shell, Hog Island - Seafood Near Me - Somers Point, New Jersey

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Arrived at 4pm...already filled to capacity. Eileen was our waitress. Super friendly and timely. Food was incredible. Also had a Maryland she crab soup. Halibut was oozing with flavor. Silky and flaky. The only gripe is that the scallops had grit. But, left more than satisfied read more

The Crab Trap - Combo - Seafood Near Me - Somers Point, New Jersey

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Yes, it is a local landmark, and I am a Local, born and raised at the Jersey Shore . My go to place, at the Shore, for over 48 years now. That's right, I've been coming here with my family, meetup with friends, and my husband (32 years), and we love the food. I never had a bad meal here yet, for lunch or dinner. My favorites are the filet mignon, or prime rib, or the crab imperial. The Staff from the bartenders (my favorite) to the waitresses and waiters, they're the Best! Service is on point. read more

Expect a hour and half wait pretty much at any time for the most expensive garbage you will ever eat i know there's not much over in these parts but service takes forever wait is insane food is absolutely awful and prices for that dump do yourselves a favor skip this place read more

Fresh amazing food, best reasonable seafood & more at the Jersey Shore. Friendly staff, full bar, happy hour, early bird specials. Delicious menu. Clean restrooms. Can handle a large party. I had my son's Christening Dinner there with 26 adults and 16 kids in attendance. I recommend the Crab Trap to anyone looking for a great meal. The staff are friendly and attentive. (Only down side is the crowd, likely more with this review) enjoy. read more

Very average food. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Very busy on an early Friday night. Tuna steak was stringy. Crab cakes were good.

We came here with our friends for lunch on a Sunday and had a lovely experience. Everything we had ordered was excellent. It's been a few years since we dined here as it's usually very busy during the summer season. The restaurant itself is pretty massive and we were fortunate we didn't have to wait today. Our server Bonnie was wonderful which added to the pleasant experience. Will definitely take advantage of the winter months to visit more often as the area is less crowded. Give it a try and say hi to Bonnie =) read more

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Ambiance great, food great, service great! Wonderful dining experience for all occasions. Enter hungry and leave satisfied and happy! read more

Came here for lunch while in the area. Nice ambiance and sat right down. Nice rolls served. Varied menu. Ordered seafood salad Cobb salad with crab meat and shrimp. Crab cake sandwich and fries. Salad was fresh and so was the seafood. Crab cake was fried and did not have a lot of chunks of crab meat. Service was good. read more

The Crab Trap - Seafood salad - Seafood Near Me - Somers Point, New Jersey

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Came here with church friends, my first time here. The interior is beautiful and spacious. The food is delicious. I ordered Mahi, it was very well. All 5 of us ordered different dishes and everyone like it. I would love to come back to try the other dishes. The service is excellent as well. read more

The Crab Trap - Mahi - Seafood Near Me - Somers Point, New Jersey

We found this restaurant on a whim and I will be craving it for a long time. It seems like it's been around for a long time--because it is a classic excellent restaurant--food, service, atmosphere, it had it all. I had the veal parm and my dining partner had a seafood combo platter. Both were delish. The warm bread and muffin that come out to greet you at the start of the meal were perfection. 100% will be back--and bringing our family with us. read more

Very good food and has tons of options and an amazing twilight menu but the soda is flat. 4 stars

I had the privilege of dining at a luncheon thrown by Jersey Shore Credit Union. Top of the line catering with a choice of stuffed flounder, a chicken dish, and a filet complete with baked potato and baby string beans. Everything was absolutely terrific. Really enjoyed it and won a door prize! Thanks Jersey Shore and the Crab Trap for a wonderful experience! read more

7/6/24 We got there just before 6pm thinking it was early, boy were we wrong! 1 hr 40 min later we got seated. Never have we waited so long to be seated. We usually leave but we were not starving so we opted to stay. It was well worth the wait. We understand why people were willing to wait. Service was impeccable and food was amazing. The restaurant is huge inside. There is the bar section when you enter, a more casual section, and then a fine dining section. With some private party rooms that they opened to dining since there were larger groups. We were seated in the fine dining section so it was very nice. We felt under dressed in shorts and graphic tees hehehe. I believe our waiter was Oscar, I forgot to write it down for this review. Very helpful and patient even though there were so many other large tables. He kept coming to check on us and to let us know our drink/food is being prepared or it's coming out soon. Pina Colada was surprisingly good, creamy coconut, usually you don't taste the coconut Mocktail was delicious, I just forgot the name. Stuffed Onion Ring - ok the best onion ring we've ever had! To bad it was just 1, hehehe Twin Lobster Tails were fresh and well seasoned Second Mate - broiled platter - lobster tail, shrimp, scallops, deviled clam, deviled crab and fish fillet - this was a delicious combination of all seafoods you would want. I did like the deviled clam the best! I had to tell all of my friends and coworkers they had to stop in if they ever visit the area. We will definitely stop by next time we are down by the shore so we can try the clams casino which we were told is a must. read more

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Awesome restaurant. Kim is still rocking the bar. The fish specials were amazing. Love the blueberry muffins. The staff is always doing a great job. Doug was playing the Sax. He has a great voice and played a good selection of songs. read more

During the summer season, there is a long wait for dinner, no reservations BUT there's a reason and it is worth it. They also give a longer wait but it ends up being shorter than expected. You can hang at the bar (drinks are good and storing) to wait or head to Jack's Shack along the water and drink there if its opened. The food does not disappoint no matter what you get. The oysters were fresh, the onion bloom is better than Outback's, and you can't go wrong with the soups. The bread basket they bring has piping hot bread and muffins, but be careful not to eat too much because you will get full before the mains arrive. Most meals come with a side salad and a ton of side options. Get the softshell crab special if they have it. My steamed lobster (also have the choice of broiled) was flavorful, mahi mahi was delicious. Stopping here every time we visit is a must. The staff is friendly, food comes out quick. Parking is available onsite. read more

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There's something really nice about walking into a place that keeps things clean and greets you with a friendly smile. The grand entrance to the dining area really adds to the vibe. It's been ages since our last visit, and I'm happy to see that not much has changed. Sure, prices are on the higher side like everywhere else, but the quality of the food and service totally made up for it. The martini was on point, though I wished the bigger portion from the bar (the sidecar) was available for those dining in too. The early dinner menu had a ton of choices, and the portions were more than enough. I have to say, the table next to us ordered a veal Parmesan dinner off the main menu that looked like it could easily feed three people! read more