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5 Places to Try Crab in NYC Right Now

We’ve told you where you can find the best lobster that NYC has to offer, but what about crab? Rounded up below are our top five picks for where to find the most tasty and unique crab-inspired dishes throughout the city. It’s time to tie on your bib and get to cracking (or at the very least, chowing).

Best of NYC Crab: The Sea Fire Grill (Midtown East)

The Sea Fire Grill is basically what Benjamin Steakhouse is to the seafood crowd (likely because Benjamin Steakhouse was behind its inception). Along with boasting elegant dining rooms, a roaring fireplace, and dark walnut wine racks, the crab dishes offered at this restaurant are on point. From the Crab Meat Cocktail and the Jumbo Lump Crab Cake (and they do mean jumbo!) to the Alaskan King Crab Legs served in drawn butter, there’s no shortage of notable crab appetizers and entrees here. 158 E. 48th St., 212-935-3785, theseafiregrill.com

Best of NYC Crab: City Crab Shack (Flatiron)

Looking for seasonal delicacies such as Jumbo Stone Crabs, Soft-Shell Crabs, and Alaskan King Crabs in the heart of the concrete jungle? City Crab Shack as got you covered with its eclectic dining menu. Patrons can order Alaskan King Crab Legs or mix things up a bit by ordering the Maryland Crab Soup, Nola “French Quarter” Blue Crab Beignets, Whipped Lobster & Crab Potatoes, Lobster and Crab Mac N Cheese, Snow Crab Clusters, or Brooklyn Bouillabaisse (which includes crab) 10 E. 16th St., 212-529-3800, citycrabshack.com

Best of NYC Crab: Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House (Midtown West) 

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If you’re a seafood fan, never mind the fact that Del Frisco’s has the word “steak” in its name, because this high-quality restaurant’s menu is just as bountiful in its seafood selection. Crab-lovers, specifically, can get excited about the assortment of crab-inspired entrees and appetizers that are on the menu, including the Shellfish Plateau (includes chilled Alaskan King Crab Legs, Chilled Crab Claws, and Jumbo Lump Crab Louie), Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Crab Hash, Crab Fried Rice, and King Crab Gnocchi. 1221 Ave. of the Americas, 212-575-5129, delfriscos.com

Best of NYC Crab: Ed’s Chowder House (Upper West Side)

Ed’s Chowder House wants to bring “Montauk to the heart of Manhattan”, and they do a pretty good job at it by bringing in the bounty of the Eastern shoreline. Known for its famed chowder, the Manhattan Style Blue Crab Chowder is a must-order, as is the Crab Cake (served with spicy remoulade and house slaw). Also worth trying is the Crab Lasagna, which combines béchamel, marinara, and blue crab into a layered bake that will leave your taste buds overly thrilled. The Empire Hotel, 44 W. 63rd St., 212-956-1288, edschowderhouse.nyc

Best of NYC Crab: The Boil (Lower East Side)

Head to the boil, tie on your bib, put on your gloves, and then get to eating. The scene at The Boil is made up of paper-covered tables, freshly cooked seafood, famed special sauce, and a whole lot of flavor. For crab-fanatics, you can take your pick of Dungeness Crab, King Crab Legs, or Snow Crab Legs as a main dish. A Soft Shell Crab Basket, Crab Cake, and Crab Roll are also all available from the appetizer menu. Additional location in Greenwich Village. 139 Chrystie St., 212-925-8815, theboilny.com

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