Nauti Cajun Crab

4.8

614 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 20 times today

Good for groups
Charming
Hot spot

We now accepting reservation for outdoor and indoor dining.

We take great pride in providing a friendly and vibrant atmosphere for our guests to enjoy our delicious seafood, live crawfish, crispy wings and our popular seafood fried rice and garlic noodles. We take the "traditional Creole seafood boil" to the next level. We boil our crawfish and seafood with classic Louisiana style spices along with our own secret blend of spices then top it off with your choice of one of our mouth-watering flavors. After establishing a popular seafood boil in New Jersey since 2016, we are excited to bring our concept to Metuchen with even better seasonings and guest experience.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Creole / Cajun / Southern, American
Hours of Operation
Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(848) 229-2956
Website
https://www.nauticajuncrab.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Ryan Mai
Catering
Please call 848-229-2956 for more information on catering.
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Location
7 New St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
Area
Metuchen
Cross Street
Main street, Metuchen
Parking details
Parking is free after 6 PM. Additional parking available nearby streets, 63 Pearls Street and 21 Pearl Street.
Public transit
Take a train to Metuchen and we are within 2-3 minutes walk.
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Crispy Wings
Naked, Buffalo, Garlic Butter, Spicy
- 7 PiecesUSD 10.00
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
Mild / Spicy
- 2 PiecesUSD 10.00
Fish TacoUSD 10.00
Fried CalamariUSD 10.00
Fried ShrimpUSD 13.00
7 pieces with Fries
House Special SaladUSD 5.00
Mix Greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions with House Dressing
Chicken Tenders with FriesUSD 7.00
Regular / Cajun FriesUSD 4.00
Sweet Potato FriesUSD 4.50

Rice and Fish

Seafood Fried RiceUSD 21.00
Lobster, shrimp, King crab, dungeness, snow crab meats, mussels and egg with mixed veggies
Fried Fish and FriesUSD 13.00
Pan Seared SalmonUSD 16.00
A choice of ginger and scallion or sweet chili sauce over garlic noodles

Rice and Noodles

Roasted Dungeness CrabUSD 48.00
Served with garlic noodles
Garlic NoodlesUSD 7.00
Stir Fried Fresh LobsterUSD 39.00
Sauteed with ginger and scallion served over garlic noodles
Stir Fried DungenessUSD 35.00
Sauteed with ginger and scallion served over garlic noodles
Stir Fried ShrimpUSD 13.00
Mild / Spicy. Stir fried with egg, scallion, tomatoes, chili over garlic noodles

Drinks

Fresh LemonadeUSD 4.00
Nauti PassionadeUSD 5.00
Thai Milk TeaUSD 4.50
Bottle WaterUSD 2.00
SodaUSD 2.50

Dessert

Lava CakeUSD 5.50

Sea Festival

3-4 people. Includes:

1.25lb Dungeness Clusters
1.25lb Hardshell Lobster
1.25lb Snow Crab Legs
1lb King Crab Legs
2 Ciabatta Rolls
4 Corn & 4 Potatoes
8 Pieces of Andouille Sausage
4 Fresh Lemonade

Sea Festival - Select 2 from Below

Clam (1 Dozen)
Shrimp (1lb)
Mussel (1lb)
Crawfish (1lb)

Sea Lovers

2 People. Include:

1 Dungeness Cluster
1 Snow Crab Cluster
1 Garlic Noodles
2 Corns & 2 Potatoes
2 Fresh Lemonade

Sea Lovers - Select an Appetizer

Choice of:

Wings
Calamari
Shrimp Taco

Sea Lovers - Select 2 Different Items Below

Clam (1 Dozen)
Shrimp (1lb)
Mussel (1lb)
Crawfish (1lb)

Create Your Own Bucket

Step 1 - What's Your Catch

Minimum 1lb per item

Clams (Middleneck)
- per dozenUSD 13.00
Mussels
- per lbUSD 10.00
Live Crawfish
- per lbUSD 13.00
Frozen Crawfish
- per lbUSD 10.00
Blue Crab
- MP
Shrimp (Head Off)
- per lbUSD 15.00
King Crab Legs
- per lbUSD 35.00
Dungeness Crab Clusters
- per lbUSD 22.00
Snow Crab Legs
- per lbUSD 22.00
Hardshell Lobster
- per lbUSD 24.00
Raw Oysters
- HalfUSD 12.00
- DozenUSD 23.00
Raw Clams
- HalfUSD 7.00
- DozenUSD 13.00

Step 2 - Pick Your Flavor

Nauti Cajun
Most popular Blend of Garlic Butter, Lemon Butter, Lemon Pepper and Cajun
Garlic Butter
Lemon Pepper
Cajun
Old Bay

Step 3 - How Hot?

Mild
Medium
Hot
Extra Hot

Step 4 - Add Ons

Garlic NoodlesUSD 7.00
CornUSD 0.75
PotatoUSD 0.75
Andouille SausagesUSD 4.50
Plain RiceUSD 2.00
Ciabatta RollUSD 1.50

What 614 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Jersey
Seafood
Middlesex
Best Overall
Middlesex
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nauti Cajun Crab offers a vibrant atmosphere with "delicious food," including standout seafood options like "seafood fried rice" and customizable seafood boils. Guests frequently praise the "friendly service" and "great ambience." Despite occasional service delays, the overall experience is "highly recommended" for seafood lovers, with BYOB options adding to its appeal.

614 Reviews

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Enobong VIP
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic as always! Nauti Cajun medium is perfect everytime 😊
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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10 out of 10! The food, ambiance and service was amazing!
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Marissa VIP
New York City173 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly great service. Food is always tasty. Would highly recommend.
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JM
New Jersey2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
OMG – The only place on the East Coast that serves this ridiculously tasty roasted garlic Dungeness crab that I love so much on the West Coast! The garlic noodles are so addictive. Our waitress was so attentive and caring.
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Bryan
New York City11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you’re a fan of seafood, this place is an absolute must-visit! The seafood boil is hands down the star of the show, everything is perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. The shrimp are plump and juicy, the crab legs are tender and sweet. What really sets this spot apart, though, is the seasoning, they have the perfect balance of spice and flavor, and you can customize the heat level to your liking. The portions are generous, so it’s perfect for sharing. The sides, like the garlic noodles and shrimp tacos are so delicious. The staff is friendly and attentive, making the whole experience feel special.
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Ann Marie
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food great service definitely will be back
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Princess
New Jersey1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and so was the atmosphere. The seafood rice is our favorite!
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Kim
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic birthday celebration at Nauti Crab!The food and service was top class! The seafood was so fresh and flavorful. They had a special birthday song played while serving me with a candle lit treat! 6 out of 5 stars!This is the best seafood place in town hands down!
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Sherri
New York City2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 9 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We visit this location, frequently food is always amazing. This time our crab was overcooked, it was dry and stringy, and it was challenging getting it out of the shell. Usually, you crack the snow crab shell, and you could pull the big chunk out. Not this time. It was all dry small slivers of meat. We addressed the issue with our server, who was honestly great ! He went back to the cooks and they said it was a different kind of snow crab, not overcooked ! Really?? I know, overcooked crab, my family owns a hunting/ Fishing lodge in Maine. We eat crab and lobster all the time! We were embarrassed because we brought another couple there after we’ve been telling them how amazing it is. Been there many times before never had this problem, server like I said was great just not happy with this whole experience and felt like it was a waste of money this time. Because it’s not cheap!
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Mia
New York City15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience all around. Looking forward to returning.
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Nauti Cajun Crab is rated 4.8 stars by 614 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 20 times today

7 New St, Metuchen, NJ 08840

Additional information

Cross Street
Main street, Metuchen
Area
Metuchen
Hours of Operation
Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Creole / Cajun / Southern, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is free after 6 PM. Additional parking available nearby streets, 63 Pearls Street and 21 Pearl Street.
Public transit
Take a train to Metuchen and we are within 2-3 minutes walk.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ryan Mai
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.nauticajuncrab.com/
Phone number
(848) 229-2956
Catering
Please call 848-229-2956 for more information on catering.
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Nauti Cajun Crab

Make a booking

Additional information

Starters

Crispy Wings

Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Fish TacoUSD 10.00

Fried CalamariUSD 10.00

Fried ShrimpUSD 13.00

House Special SaladUSD 5.00

Chicken Tenders with FriesUSD 7.00

Regular / Cajun FriesUSD 4.00

Sweet Potato FriesUSD 4.50

Rice and Fish

Seafood Fried RiceUSD 21.00

Fried Fish and FriesUSD 13.00

Pan Seared SalmonUSD 16.00

Rice and Noodles

Roasted Dungeness CrabUSD 48.00

Garlic NoodlesUSD 7.00

Stir Fried Fresh LobsterUSD 39.00

Stir Fried DungenessUSD 35.00

Stir Fried ShrimpUSD 13.00

Drinks

Fresh LemonadeUSD 4.00

Nauti PassionadeUSD 5.00

Thai Milk TeaUSD 4.50

Bottle WaterUSD 2.00

SodaUSD 2.50

Dessert

Lava CakeUSD 5.50

Sea Festival

1.25lb Dungeness Clusters

1.25lb Hardshell Lobster

1.25lb Snow Crab Legs

1lb King Crab Legs

2 Ciabatta Rolls

4 Corn & 4 Potatoes

8 Pieces of Andouille Sausage

4 Fresh Lemonade

Sea Festival - Select 2 from Below

Clam (1 Dozen)

Shrimp (1lb)

Mussel (1lb)

Crawfish (1lb)

Sea Lovers

1 Dungeness Cluster

1 Snow Crab Cluster

1 Garlic Noodles

2 Corns & 2 Potatoes

2 Fresh Lemonade

Sea Lovers - Select an Appetizer

Wings

Calamari

Shrimp Taco

Sea Lovers - Select 2 Different Items Below

Clam (1 Dozen)

Shrimp (1lb)

Mussel (1lb)

Crawfish (1lb)

Create Your Own Bucket

Step 1 - What's Your Catch

Clams (Middleneck)

Mussels

Live Crawfish

Frozen Crawfish

Blue Crab

Shrimp (Head Off)

King Crab Legs

Dungeness Crab Clusters

Snow Crab Legs

Hardshell Lobster

Raw Oysters

Raw Clams

Step 2 - Pick Your Flavor

Nauti Cajun

Garlic Butter

Lemon Pepper

Cajun

Old Bay