Experts' Choice Award Mud City Crab House
What the experts agree on
Mud City's crab cakes and fresh seafood draw crowds for a Maryland-style shack experience—generous portions, no-frills decor, and a lively outdoor patio bar, though expect long waits since it's reservation-free.
“This “groovy” seasonal seafood shack brings a “Maryland-style” experience to Manahawkin, starting with some of the “best crab cakes on the planet”; though the mood can be “hectic”, the “no-frills” decor “uninspired” and waits to get in “long” (it takes no reservations), regulars say this dining “adventure” is particularly “good with the kids”; P”
– Zagat
Gayot12.0
"Fresh fish and generous hands in the kitchen make this a go-to spot." Full review
The Infatuation "The menu is seafood focused, with things like soft shell crabs, baked clams, and massive crab cakes...they have a full bar in a converted trailer on the outdoor patio" Full review
