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Lobster Claw

3 N Long Beach Blvd, Surf City, Long Beach Island, NJ 08008
(609) 494-0400
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Ranked #20 of 23 restaurants in Surf City
Cuisines: American, Seafood
Dining options: Reservations
Most recent review
- 17 Oct 2012
Restaurant details
Dining options: Reservations
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Everett, Washington
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17 reviews 17 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2012

This isn't a fancy upscale place, but the atmosphere is warm and friendly. It looks exactly as it should being on long beach island. We went in the off season so it wasn't crowded. Reasonably priced and GREAT service. Maybe it's because we were the only people in the restaurant, but I'd like to think they act like that with... More

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Yorktown Heights, New York
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2012

First time at the restaurant. Both of us had lobster salad sandwich plates. Comments: (mostly from by better half as she's more discriminating!) - great sandwich -mostly lobster - roll was fresh - coleslaw - very good - not overloaded with mayo - great french fries - price was reasonable - friendly waitress Overall? - will definitely go back

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Barnegat, New Jersey
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

The waitress was pleasant and that was the only thing about the whole experience that could be considered pleasant! I had the lobster cakes which appeared to be some sort of seafood dip that was breaded and fried. Nothing that resembled lobster meat in them at all. My husbands scallops were rubbery and bland, his clams casino appetizer was served... More

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Ringwood, New Jersey
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63 reviews 63 reviews
48 restaurant reviews
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2012

Second visit within 11 months and nothing changed! That's good because it was very good last summer and equally good this summer. Place has gotten some questionable reviews, but aside from the noise (Labor Day Sunday night; I expect to be loud) the food was fresh, prepared well & served well. I'm happy to say after eating just about all... More

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New Jersey
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2012 via mobile

I was shocked to see all the negative reviews! Our waiter could not have been nicer or more attentive. Our food was very good - my broiled shrimp was cooked perfectly, my husband's scallops were "sweet and tasty" (his words) and we ordered extra broccoli it was so good! True, the atmosphere is mediocre, but everything else we truly enjoyed!... More

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New Jersey
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8 reviews 8 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2012

We've been coming to LBI every year for almost 30 years. Years ago, the Lobster Claw was always one of our staple restaurants during the week. However, I feel like the food has been declining over the past couple years and last year it was just plain terrible. I ordered snow crab legs which were so overcooked that the crabmeat... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2012 via mobile

Not a fresh food place. My wife ordered shrimp cocktail. Looked like it was sitting out all day. She smelled it and it had a funky smell. I ordered a dozen clams on the half shell. Same thing...not even cold. A little over room temperature. I tried one and ended up spitting it out in my napkin. We asked for... More

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new jersey
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23 reviews 23 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2012

We ate there 4 years ago before kids haven't been back since today. Our memories of great seafood and great service were destroyed. The food was horrible absolutely horrible and the service was garbage. We ordered clams on the half shell, the clams were bad & the basil cream sauce on the dinner I ordered was watered down canned Alfredo... More

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Marlton, New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2012

I have only sat down in the restaurant section of the Lobster Claw once, which was one summer ago. There was a small wait that night but it did not bother me. They were out of muscles when we tried to order, this was the only down side. The meals that we ordered were good portions. I had stuffed flounder... More

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Manahawkin, New Jersey
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26 reviews 26 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012

The seafood entrees at the Lobster Claw are very good. Side dishes and salads leave a bit to be desired - instant mashed potatoes and wilted salads. Service is more suited to a diner - quite brusque.

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