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Crab's Claw Oceanfront Caribbean Seafood Restaurant

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201 W Atlantic Blvd
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512

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(252) 726-8222
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Our waitress was delightful and gave us personal attention so we felt pampered. No wonder, this is our go-to spot for beach-side dining and culinary bliss. Follow your meal with a...

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NOT KID FRIENDLY! I swear if the waitress were to put her hand in my kids face one more time because she was trying to hush him up while taking our order, I was going to stop bein...

Editorial review from Citysearch 4/3/2014

Had dinner at crab claw tonight. Food was fantastic, drinks were excellent, service perfect. Would recommend this restaurant to everyone. Please try it on your next trip !\r more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 3/24/2014

The food was very good. I had the fried oyster basket special, and it was delicious. My friend said that the sweet potato fries were the best he had had in a long time, and the steamed clams were great, and the broth they came in made us order more bread for dipping. The service was good, not fast, but with such a location why should it be.\r more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 3/14/2014

There were 5 people in my party. We enjoyed this place better that any place in the 11 years we have been going to Morehead City. Great views of the ocean. Reservation would be best but who cares, sit at the bar view the ocean while you wait. The food is great. The service was exceptional. Not a fancy place. There is no AC. But eat out side and enjoy the view. Great place.\r more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 3/10/2014

Our food was great. The service was great. The view was fabulous. Will be coming back.\r more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 3/7/2014

We’ve been coming to Pine Knoll Shores for almost 20 years and this is the 1st time we went to Crab Claws. We had a party of 14 and no one had one single complaint about their meals. It was a little while getting our meal (not really that long) but we had 3 children but we went out and walked on the board walk and watched the ocean so that was not a real problem, just more fun for the little ones ! Pricing was comparable to other restaurants but the food superior ! The service was very good and very attentive to our needs. A ++++++++++++ all around !\r more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 2/24/2014

One of the best places for seafood in Atlantic Beach! It is a Caribbean seafood so it can be a little bit spicy, but full of flavor! Nothing is fried here either which is a plus. Great location and gorgeous view of the ocean and beach. We came here for our 4 year anniversary and the waiter was so sweet in congratulating us. Great for a date night or casual lunch. Also if you are ever looking for catering Toni does an amazing job at taking care of her customers!\r more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 2/18/2014

Awesome service from Laura! Food was fantastic too. We had bacon wrapped scallops, lobster bisque, a steam pot and the blackened mahi fettuccini. The views are great as well.\r more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 2/6/2014

I am an original coastal N.C. guy. I have lived on each coast and dined at some of the best coastal restaurants on each. I now live in the D.C. area (I know poor me!) but I visit home every few months and drive straight out HWY 70 until you can't go any further and dine at MY Crab's Claw, welcome home! I've been coming to Crab's Claw since its' inception, so I'm partial or somewhat biased! But that's okay because if you visit you want be disappointed either. There's great food, great service (that's because Laura sits this fat old dude by the window and calls me ""darlin"" :-)! Okay, she says that to everyone, but I can dream!), great view.\r more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 1/30/2014

The atmosphere is extremely cozy and comfortable. We went in the late evening so were unable to see the ocean, but my husband and I will definitely return during the summer months to enjoy that perk. The food was good. I had the Salmon sandwich with sweet potato fries. My husband had clams for an appetizer and the lobster with filet for his entree and was very satisfied. The service was very good, the servers (Rose and Deb) were extremely tentative and helpful. Overall, I think it is a great restaurant that my husband and I will revisit again soon.\r more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 11/1/2013

Always have such a great time when I go out to lunch here!!! The view is wonderful and a walk on the beach is a great way to work off all the delicious food afterwards. Coconut fried shrimp is a favorite of mine and goes great with a passion fruit mojito!!\r more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 10/25/2013

Great place to grab lunch and enjoy an amazing view of the beach. The staff is very friendly and I have loved all my meals there. Last time I went was this past December, and while it was chilly outside, it was still nice to sit at the bar, chat with the bar tender, and take in scenery. The upstairs dining room is by far the best option. The wait between ordering and receiving your food is a bit slower than I'd prefer, but well worth the wait\r more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 10/16/2013

Beautiful view! We stopped in for lunch over the holidays. I had the Tuna sandwich and my husband had the Grouper sandwich, both were delicious! Our waitress was also very friend\r more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 9/30/2013

Great place for an easy lunch with a great view. Sandwiches were great and so was the Bloody Mary!\r more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 9/17/2013

Cozy restaurant/bar with the best ocean view on Atlantic Beach, NC. Food/menu is always excellent and the staff make dining at the Crab's Claw a pleasurable experience. Great view of sunsets over the ocean in the fall/winter from the deck and a great place to end a summer's day at the beach. Fun to watch the beach volleyball games from the deck in the summer as well. We're ""regulars/local""...as well as many of our friends.....\r more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 9/11/2013

The Crabs Claw is a diamond in the rough! I was in Atlantic Beach for business, two weeks ago, and I stumbled upon this charming little oceanfront restaurant. I got the special which was called ""The Picnic."" let me tell you, this was great eats at a very affordable price. The best part of the picnic was the ribs. Whatever you do, if you go to the Crabs Claw, you gotta get the ribs! Aside from the great food, they have a great selection of beer and wine to choose from (and I had a few!). Additionally, the atmosphere and service was top notch. It was nice and quiet due to it being the off-season at the beach, so it was a perfect evening out... no crowds, no fuss, good food, and a birds eye view of the Atlantic Ocean. Thanks for a wonderful dining experience!\r more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 9/5/2013

I love everything about this restaurant. Food was amazing. Staff was extremely nice. View of the ocean breathtaking. Highly recommend\r more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 8/28/2013

Excellent Margarita, excellent crab dip! Lobster bisque was very yummy and the bacon wrapped scallops very good too. Dessert was the ""Shark Fin"" enough to share, very big. Always love the view too! Others in our group had the salad with shrimp and Fish dishes. Son had a basket of fries-very good too. No food left at our table\r more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 8/21/2013

I am leaving them 5 stars because of the stellar service and good food. We showed up, party of 26, at around 8 pm while the restaurant was packed. We had to wait an hour, and didn't leave until 2 hours after closing time. They were very accommodating, fast and everyone loved their meals: from the crab legs to the triggerfish special. I highly recommend this place.\r \r more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 8/21/2013

Had a great dining experience. Order the surf and turf and is was delicious. We had the Tortuga Dip for appetizer and it was very tasty. Dinner on the outside patio gave a great backdrop for dinner. The slow pace mentioned in other reviews was welcome, after all, we are on vacation.\r more
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Seafood 12/13/2010

I really love this restaurant!!\r The food is so good! Never had anything bad. The Crab dip is the best on the beach.\r \r But the best thing is the view. You can't beat it!!! more
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  • Casual stop for Caribbean fare, locally caught seafood, margaritas, mojitos & 2 oceanfront decks. Ocean Front Dining Established for over 25 Years ... We have a few rules we trust you'll appreciate: Life should be a delicious feast! Good food deserves good conversation; help yourself to both! Do and eat what makes you happy! Say "YES" as often as possible — especially to dessert!

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  • Hours: Mon 11:30am-08:30pm, Tue 11:30am-08:30pm, Wed 11:30am-08:30pm, Thu 11:30am-08:30pm, Fri 11:30am-08:30pm, Sat 11:30am-08:30pm, Sun 11:30am-08:30pm
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