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

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

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

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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

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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 food was very good. We had the steamed crab plate which came with warm bread, salad and rice. The server was fast and attentive. We were told the wait was 30 minutes and it turned out to be 15. We highly recommend this place for food and service. 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.

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

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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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

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

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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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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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

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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Great food ! Great waitstaff! Had the French Onion soup to start.. soooo good! Food & Service Excellent! Go, you won't regret it read more

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 were a party of 6 taken care of by Dariana. Her warmth, enthusiasm & professionalism set the tone for a great night out. We started with the homemade hot, crispy muffins & warm rolls with butter. I had the crab legs which were done to perfection and my husband had fried shrimp. Other meals at our table were the Second Mate platter & deviled crab. Everyone was very happy with their meal. Dariana and her teammates handled our table with ease and efficiency. The personability of the folks working tonight made us feel like welcomed guests. When I come back to this area, I'll be sure to try to catch a meal here again. All of us were glad we picked this place. We were all gushing about it when we got back to the house. read more

Long time customer and local ...just a suggestion to the chef . Please can you switch up the lunch menu ? It seems to show case the same dishes , so tired of the bland cod with a nothing sauce on it ! Any chance you can do some of the dinner selections for lunch ? Especially would love to see the veal Maryland or a pasta with crab meat on top etc. 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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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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this place is simply amazing and the food is fantastic and i highly recommend this place to anyone interested

2 hour wait for a party of 2 on a Thursday summer night. Hard to justify any food or service is worth that...even with the wait we ordered a couple cocktails which were excellent. The filet left a lot to be desired unfortunately. The seafood is what is worth it, if you're ordering anything else it definitely isn't worth the hassle of parking and extreme wait times. read more

Amazing pork chopped. Cooked medium and delicious! I always love coming here and look forward to it every summer read more

The Crab Trap - Grilled Pork Chops - Seafood Near Me - Somers Point, New Jersey

100% a go to place. In season expect a wait. Off season expect people in the place. They do it well and very reasonable. They are established and execute on a high level, you will enjoy in seasons or off. If you do not go it's your loss, true comment. Crabby jacks behind it on the water is great in summer. Feels like you are in Florida read more

The Crab Trap - Off season. Crabby jacks behind - Seafood Near Me - Somers Point, New Jersey

Excellent food and service. I love the vibe inside and this is definitely a place worth trying. Only issue is that there is always a long wait. Usually a hour plus, but it is worth the wait. read more

For three people our bill was $125. My admiral platter had no taste, it tasted like it was all boiled in water. No butter taste nothing. My husband ordered crab cakes they were ok. He's had frozen ones that tasted better. My daughter ordered the surf and turf. The steak was ok and the lobster tasted bland. Very disappointed! On the phone I was told I could change out the pasta for rice, that was a lie! I received pasta. I even repeated that because I was shocked i could do that. read more

Nervous to give this place more attention!! This is a down the shore staple for a classic meal you can count on to be amazing!! Staff is wonderful and helpful. The food is immaculate from the land to sea! On some nights they have a live band at the bar. My only complaint is during the summer the wait can become very long however that is what you can expect from a great place! read more

17 stars!!! This place is always perfect, always. We had a table of 14, waited for nothing, drinks were flowing, food was PERFECT. Truly a staple for any OCNJ visit! read more

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Our organization held our annual meeting at The Crab Trap on March 28th. The staff was amazing! The food was delicious and served hot! We were in a private room in the back and everyone was comfortable and enjoyed the ambiance! We hope to be back next year! read more

We went there today. With intentions of doing the crabby trap but they were closed. So we headed inside and took advantage of their "twilight dinner specials". We had crab ball appetizer. It was pretty good the salad arrived fresh and cold. Our dinners were just ehh. I had a sirloin steak over mashed potatoes and my wife had chicken Milanese. It wasn't bad. It was just ehh. The service was great. We had Amanda who was super attentive and honest about dish recommendations. The decor is nice and the place is clean. I was just left a little unimpressed. read more

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

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Private chat has exceptional food! Everything from soup, salads, appetizer, entrées to desserts! Everything is delicious! The servers are great at their jobs and so are the bartenders! All that said, be prepared to wait!! The Crab Trap does not take reservations. On a busy Saturday evening, the wait can easily run an hour and a half or more. If you can find a space at Crabby Jacks, their outdoor bar, grab it! They have a beautiful indoor bar that will help you pass the time. Often there is live music inside too! Service is spot on! There are two kitchen servicing the massive dining room. Keeping up with all the orders. ‍ read more

I attended a large birthday party at a usually nice and well-maintained restaurant. However, I found the crab cakes somewhat gooey, possibly a mix of crab meat and cheese; we could not agree on whether it was cheesy or thick cream. The baked potato was not fully cooked, the rolls were cold, and the salad consisted of chopped iceberg lettuce, a cherry tomato, and a small slice of cucumber. There were a few servers but the older woman with dark hair that attended to us was unpleasant and seemed to be bothered that we were there. Once a family favorite restaurant has seemed to be following the path of cutting quality to save cost - personally we would rather pay more and enjoy a great meal than pay anything at all to be left unsatisfied and underwhelmed. I gave it a three because it was overall just mid. read more

Average, over priced, tourist food with long waits. It's equivalent of eating at a diner.

We all gathered together at the Crab Trap for my mother-in-law's birthday. In my opinion, the food was tasty and fairly priced. Our server had the food out quickly. For a place who is as busy as it was, I was pleasantly surprised with the speed of our dinner. read more

Date of visit: FRi 9/27/25, approx 6:30pm. I have been to The Crab Trap many times over the past 30 yrs that I've lost count! Always a good meal here and there's almost always a wait. But it is most definitely worth it! This was the last weekend that Crabby Jack's (located behind the restaurant) was open. Since my friend and I had an hour's wait, we decided to get a drink at their bar. It was so nice! We enjoyed our dinners and had no room for dessert. Service was on point. There was a live band playing while we were eating so that made it a festive atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more