Joe's Crab Shack-- Clifton

[lemarais]

A lot of mixed reviews for this place-- however, the dearth of good seafood in NNJ makes me wonder about it-- (Even though I don't like chains)

Anybody been here, any thoughts?

How they do crabs this time of year? Frozen? Yuk.

[ELA]

I don't know anyone who has enjoyed this place (Clifton). I won't go based upon that.

[lemarais]

Can't understand the appeal of eating frozen seafood at a restaurant. Don't think the place would make it in the Boston area, however. So many fresh fish places! (Love Barking Crab!)

[zippypinhead]

Can you say salt?.... Lots and lots of salt, and then a lot more...
Haven't been to that particular location but, since it 's a chain, wouldn't expect anything less.

[jrvedivici]

Salt?.....Lots and lots of salt, yep I can say it!

Can you say Salt, salt lots of salt on crappy food?!?!?

[LEOFONT]

Been there.....the name of the place is better than the food

[lemarais]

Thanks for the info. Sounds like a must to avoid. Crossing it off my list. And for sure it seems that all the crabs are frozen. What's the appeal?

[equal_Mark]

Not just the crabs are frozen, ALL the seafood at JCS is frozen...

[jrvedivici]

I've been to the one near Monmouth Mall and it was a dismal experience. One and done for me and Joes Crab Shack.

[seal]

Do not get the "lobster" pot pie - mostly potatos with a scant three small pieces of lobster.