J's Crab Shack

2074 Park St, Hartford
(860) 231-9545

Recent Reviews

Michelle Fitzpatrick

The chowder was a weekly staple in our dinner rotation but they changed the recipe and it's awful now. Clams and lobster roll are still great but we probably won't be back. Hunting for a better chowder.

Christopher S.

First time on the east coast and wanted to grab a lobster roll. This place was recommended so I headed in. Lobster was super fresh and tasty, but I got the butter roll, and to be honest, it left me wanting something else a bit more satisfied. I will say this though, HUGE HUGE chunks of Lobster. Wish I would have tried the bisque, but until next time. All in all a for sure solid 4.0!

Brian G.

Kids were pretty satisfied with the grilled cheese and the fried shrimp were ok. Fried catfish was a little rubbery, though our food came out super fast and the service was super attentive and friendly. The vibe is very, very low key...like, you probably won't need shoes or a shirt to be seated (the restaurant has table service in one section but most folks order and seat themselves) and the restaurant also houses a fish market. They proudly display their health department A, though the bathrooms and dining area were dirty.

Joan Baffo

I called ahead for an order. It was misplaced and had to be filled while I waited. The person helping me at the counter couldn't have been nicer. Don't tell her boss but she snuck some extra cole slaw in my bag. I had asked for a little extra but she was very generous. So nice!

Jeannine M.

Awful. When I arrived, we had to pay for our food first and got a paper plate & plastic cup. Thee we food came quickly but it wasn't that good. The back room looked like a VFW. The bartender made her 1st drink for me & it was awful. So ghetto. I'm done

Susan “ChaChaSue” Wavada

I had a yummy bay scallop roll with double coleslaw on the side. I had broken a tooth a few days earlier and had to be careful what I chose to eat. It was "just right"! It was Thursday nite and good music abounded.

Karina D

I went there today and Michelle was so welcoming and friendly! She was very attentive and answered all of our questions. (She deserves a raise!!!!!)*hint hint manager* I had the lobster roll and it was delicious and very filling!

Luz Flores

I almost loved everything I got here except the over fried the shrimp couldn’t eat it at all. For everyone that likes sweet wine cupcake wine sweet not dry sweet. The 2 things that I loved was the soup it was my first time having this clam chowder soup and the lobster roll kinda wish it had like a sauce mix with lobster and it would have been mouth watering.

Jaime Jackson

Seafood is terrible but the drinks and wings are awesome. I've visited twice and would say the same about the seafood

Wm. Kirby M.

Good fresh seafood. I had a low country boil. Lot of food very well cooked that is to say not over cooked. My wife had oysters and loved them. Big portions obviously fresh. Good enough that we came back the next time we were in the neighborhood

Chuck R.

Always good and plentiful. Try a combo. They can mix it up if the combo you want is not on the list

Pauline R

3 adults enjoyed happy hour bar prices while waiting for a fried shrimp dinner, fried fish dinner, and grilled salmon on a Caesar salad. All were excellent and very plentiful. The Caesar dressing and coleslaw sides soared homemade. Very reasonable and very good.

Jerry E.

Nice that after some years they are bringing live music back. But the acoustics aren't great. But a return of a group with a familiar musician in it negates that. Same menu as they have had in the past but the food isn't as good and a bit pricey. The thing that irks me the most is they charge for every refill of Coke. I have never been in a restaurant that does that. Usually a restaurant charges for the first soda and then free refills. $12 for diet soda? REALLY Three stars because I support the music.

Catherine Y.

Easy, casual, and friendly. If you like fish and chips, this is a great place to grab a bite. If you're looking for a little something special, this really isn't the place for you. The clam chowder was really good but I couldn't tell if it was made in-house or not. The fried haddock and clam belly were nicely cooked but there were just way too many "chips" and too little clams. The condiments were plentiful but the tartar sauce wasn't very good. Tasted like it came out of a giant jug. A little hit of acid would've gone a long way in terms of turning a run-of-the-mill tartar sauce into a homemade aioli. I'm regretting not trying the steamers or crabmeat stuffed sole instead.

Cyndi Cotto

Laid back atmosphere, far from fancy, everything is served in plastic, Food & wine was good, place is tucked away in the back. Staff was friendly. Fresh seafood.

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