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Seasoned blue crabs served on a platter with butter and lemon at the Jersey Shore
Traditional

Blue Crab

in Jersey Shore, NJ

Blue crab is one of the Jersey Shore's strongest coastal specialties, whether steamed, seasoned, or picked at a picnic table with plenty of napkins. It ties the Shore directly to its bays, inlets, and summer seafood traditions.

Did you know?

For many Shore families, blue crabs are as much an activity as a meal: spread out on paper, cracked by hand, and eaten slowly over conversation.

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Where to Find It

1 place to try Blue Crab in Jersey Shore, NJ

Seasoned blue crabs served on a platter with butter and lemon at the Jersey Shore

Mud City Crab House

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Manahawkin

A natural Shore seafood recommendation for blue crab and broader bayside seafood traditions, with a setting and menu that feel especially tied to Barnegat Bay and family-style summer seafood meals.

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