Joe's Crab Shack
Perfect for meeting friends after work or just hanging out on the weekends, Joe's Crab Shack is a causal place that attracts a lively crowd looking for filling fare and good times. Depending on season and availability, Joe's offers different varieties of its namesake such as Blue Crabs, Stone Crabs, Alaskan Snow Crab and Dungeness Crabs. Also consider the signature dishes, such as Joe's Etoufee (craw-fish or shrimp) or Fisherman's Platter (catfish, oysters, popcorn shrimp and stuffed crab).
Locations:
3191 US Highway 1
Trenton, NJ 08648
(609) 896-0360
3191 US Route One
Lawrenceville,NJ 08648
(609) 896-0360
joescrabshack.com
Bonefish Grill
With its relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, Bonefish Grill offers great seafood meals at affordable options. Start with its popular Bang-Bang Shrimp appetizer, and then move onto tempting dishes, such as Shrimp Diablo (a spicy pasta dish) or Sea Bass with mango salsa. For non-seafood lovers, there are plenty of other options such as the Ribeye with Chimmichuri.
Locations:
179 Van Zile Road
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 785-2725
200 Mill Creek Drive
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 864-3004
601 From Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 262-6900
335 New Jersey, Route 18
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 390-0838
28 Route 46
Pine Brook, NJ 07058
(973) 227-2443
bonefishgrill.com
McCormick and Schmick's
Printing their menus up twice a day, each restaurant of the McCormick and Schmick's chain only offers the freshest catches it has on hand. Current offerings in its New Jersey restaurants include Pan-Seared Jumbo Scallops and Ahi Tuna Steak. Come during the Happy Hour, where you can purchase for less than $2 bar fare, such as steamed mussels or 1/2 pound cheeseburger while sitting at the bar.
Locations:
777 Harrah's Blvd.
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 441-5579
400 Commons Way
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 707-9996
941 Haddonfield Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
(856) 317-1711
175 Riverside Square
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 968-9410
mccormickandschmicks.com