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Crab Island Cajun Seafood & Bar

Restaurant Bar Seafood restaurant Cajun restaurant Crab dish restaurant

One of the Top rated Cajun restaurants in Clifton


Address

Next To The Harbor Freight Tools, 1016 Main Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011

Contact

(973) 955-2911

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (740 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Monday: 12 to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (17) seafood (16) fried (11) great (8) crab (7) nice (6) delicious (6) sauce (6) shrimp (6)
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  • 5/5 khalilah w. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff was really nice, the food was very good, will definitely be back. Had a wonderful experience.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tiffany 2 years ago on Google
    Food was delicious ! Service was good , drink was good ! The sauce was flavorful. I’ll be back !!! I had dungeoness crab, clams , & lobster tails. I ordered their island sauce which is a combo of all listed sauces. I had a passion fruit margarita also
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Des K. 2 years ago on Google
    The girls and I were in the mood for crabs so swung by this place to get some. When we arrived I parked in the plaza parking lot. We were served by Aldana and she was nice. I ordered the Dungeness crabs and it came with corn and potatoes. My order had a hair in it so I had to send it back and I asked them if I could have the garlic pasta in the place of the corn and they said yes. The food was very good especially with the pasta mix. My bill came to about $16 total. If it wasn't for the hair issue I would of rated this spot better.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Claudia N B. 1 year ago on Google
    Love the seafood boil butter garlic. We came here for the first time and absolutely loved those boil. Our absolute favorite is the island spice - a must try. The prices are so reasonable- it’s hard to imagine not making this your go to seafood boil spot.! Calamari Fried shrimp basket Blue crab in butter garlic (absolute favorite) Snow crab CasaMigo with pineapple 🍍 ☺️☺️
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 BklynPimpstress r. 2 years ago on Google
    I went I'm to get a quick bite to eat they had just opened but the workers were very friendly took my order told me it would be about 10mins and offered me a seat. When it was finished they brought the order to me. I ordered calamari & hush puppies because the calamari meal only comes with fries and I didn't want fries it was only maybe $1 difference. But everything was fried perfect and I liked the hush puppies they actually had flavor many other places make hush puppies that don't have any flavor and they over fry them.. Over all I will be going back to try something else
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dioni T. 11 months ago on Google
    Customer service was nice and fast. The food was delicious. Our server answer all the questions I have about the menu, and was able to describe the level of spicy on the sauces. The spicy island combo sauce is really, at first you don’t feel it in your tongue but then it kicks you and your ears are now burning and itching lol. A most go definitely.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shannon m. 1 year ago on Google
    After a long over due date night with my husband. We found this place. AWESOME food. Love when you geth the boils they gift you gloves to help with the mess you'll make. Food came out super quick it did take a while to get our drinks we got there early around four and had a great experience. We got the crab fries which were delicious and both got boils would highly recommend
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 tara h. 1 year ago on Google
    Really enjoyed the steamed crab legs and fried calamari!!! Did my sauce on the side, which i would suggest if you like to control the amount. Enjoyed a refreshing margarita as well! Service was FANTASTIC! Our server was attentive, informative and efficient! Would DEFINITELY recommend if you are looking to try something different 👍👍👍
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aisha A. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for Cajun style seafood Family friendly, good atmosphere. The portions are good sized, fresh, seasoned well,and tastes great.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 N. S. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this place. Honestly, I used to travel to city island from central nj for seafood. Not anymore. It’s not on the water but the vibes, the food and the staff are great. This has become a hidden gem in NJ. I enjoyed everything with the exception of the fried scallops. Those are not as good but the fried shrimp, fried fish, seafood rice, sweet potato fries, garlic noodle, seafood soup and steamed crab legs and shrimp are good. Give it a shot!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 S M. 1 year ago on Google
    Joe’s Crab Shack can’t compare! We were originally going to go to Joe’s but then I came across this place. The portions are incredible! It is a lot of food and I think the prices are great! More than one person can feast on a combo! The bar is really good and you don’t get watered down over priced drinks. Menu selection is excellent and everyone should find something they can enjoy. We had a hard time choosing. Believe it or not the dessert was good too! The place is clean and the atmosphere was nice and mellow with everyone enjoying the company they were with. Our waitress was very attentive and patient as this was our first time she carefully explained everything to us and gave us time to decide. I would highly recommend this place if you are looking for great seafood and a nice night out. Parking can be tricky as the lot is shared with nearby businesses and this place is busy!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Keith W. 6 months ago on Google
    Felt like a little seafood, but I am pretty critical of places and there claims. Ordered the shrimp, lobster, and fried oysters with fried rice. Just let me say it was very good. Shrimps were huge fried lightly, lobster seasoned nicely and fried oysters were fresh and delicious. Not to many places can say they do seafood above average in jersey that I have tried but crab island is a go. Prices were average as I fed four adult's.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mohammad Naimur R. 1 year ago on Google
    Went to this place for dinner on a Saturday night. The place really got a good partly vibe. I tried their popular seafood items. All food were good. I would say better than I expected. Specially, they have good seafood fried rice. The place located on a popular street on main ave and got parking in front and on the street. I would recommend this place if any one has apatite for seafood.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karla C. 1 year ago on Google
    Very delicious, my first visit and we are so happy I love this place the food is excellent!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Danny G. 1 year ago on Google
    Found this place through google maps and decided to give it a try. Boy I’m I glad I did! Went in on a rainy Sunday night, place was somewhat busy. We were seated right away and our waitress greeted us within 2 minutes of sitting down. We ordered combo a basically a seafood boil for two to three people and another boil made to order. The food is excellent, tastes fresh didn’t have that frozen taste. The portions are big but good for the price. But what puts this place at 5 stars is the customer service, our waitress was very nice and checked up on us seems like it was at all the right times. We will definitely be back and be recommending you to family and friends. 🤙🏽

  • 5/5 Kathy A. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was great, service was good! Fun experience eating with bibs and gloves 😂

  • 5/5 DYWAYNE S. 1 year ago on Google
    A friend of my wife suggested this place. We drove pass here a million times never even knew this place was there. We came on a Monday evening was seated immediately not to many patrons were there the server came right over placed or order. All I can say is I was pleasantly surprised. Food was absolutely amazing! My wife who's sort of a picky eater love it so much that she suggested we eat here every Monday now! Keep up the great work see you again soon.

  • 5/5 judy R. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is a diamond in the ruff..from the music blasting unto the parking lot. I knew this place would be good. The minute you walk in you are greeted by a very friendly welcoming host. The drinks, food, atmosphere, vibe is so inviting. The graffiti on the walls, the food, presentation. I was very impressed for a place with such reasonable prices. Bring your guy/gal/friends. You wont be disappointed. This is my go to place definitely.

  • 5/5 Sumia K. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was absolutely amazing!! I really enjoyed the seafood fried rice and the shrimp in garlic sauce. I also tried the Dungeness crabs in Island sauce (not pictured) and it was okay. The service was also great! We were seated very quickly and I like that they’re open late!

  • 5/5 Emilia V. 1 year ago on Google
    My favorite sea food place in north Jersey! Lobster roll is very delicious👏🏼drinks are strong! Me and my husband always come here to get some drinks and food. Manager is very professional. I’m always happy with the service here.

  • 5/5 Bonita W. 6 months ago on Google
    OMG. I have been to this place several times, and all I’m going to say is SUPERB! The food was all that then some. They give you enough to take home. The restaurant is clean and there is plenty of parking. Five thumbs up all the way!!

  • 3/5 Yevhen “YevBorGhini” G. 8 months ago on Google
    The food is mediocre and the prices are type crazy for what we have. The clam chowder was honestly a 4 or 5. The seafood pasta had alright scallops, shrimp, and squid but the mussles and clams were atrocious, probably frozen and definitely not cooked well and so it gets a 6 from me. I do not recommend this spot. For real seafood, look at my other reviews


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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