Nauti Cajun Crab

4.6

600 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Charming

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
Neighborhood
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Crispy Wings
Naked, Buffalo, Garlic Butter, Spicy
- 7 Pieces$10.00
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
Mild / Spicy
- 2 Pieces$10.00
Fish Taco$10.00
Fried Calamari$10.00
Fried Shrimp$13.00
7 pieces with Fries
House Special Salad$5.00
Mix Greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions with House Dressing
Chicken Tenders with Fries$7.00
Regular / Cajun Fries$4.00
Sweet Potato Fries$4.50

Rice and Fish

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

Rice and Noodles

Roasted Dungeness Crab$48.00
Served with garlic noodles
Garlic Noodles$7.00
Stir Fried Fresh Lobster$39.00
Sauteed with ginger and scallion served over garlic noodles
Stir Fried Dungeness$35.00
Sauteed with ginger and scallion served over garlic noodles
Stir Fried Shrimp$13.00
Mild / Spicy. Stir fried with egg, scallion, tomatoes, chili over garlic noodles

Drinks

Fresh Lemonade$4.00
Nauti Passionade$5.00
Thai Milk Tea$4.50
Bottle Water$2.00
Soda$2.50

Dessert

Lava Cake$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 dozen$13.00
Mussels
- per lb$10.00
Live Crawfish
- per lb$13.00
Frozen Crawfish
- per lb$10.00
Blue Crab
- MP
Shrimp (Head Off)
- per lb$15.00
King Crab Legs
- per lb$35.00
Dungeness Crab Clusters
- per lb$22.00
Snow Crab Legs
- per lb$22.00
Hardshell Lobster
- per lb$24.00
Raw Oysters
- Half$12.00
- Dozen$23.00
Raw Clams
- Half$7.00
- Dozen$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 Noodles$7.00
Corn$0.75
Potato$0.75
Andouille Sausages$4.50
Plain Rice$2.00
Ciabatta Roll$1.50

What 600 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Middlesex
Great for brunch
Middlesex
Kid-friendly
Middlesex
Good for groups
Middlesex
Hot spot
Middlesex
Great for outdoor dining
Middlesex
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nauti Cajun Crab offers a lively atmosphere with "delicious food" and "fantastic service." Known for its fresh seafood and remarkable dishes like the seafood fried rice, guests praise the attentive staff and vibrant ambiance. While the noise level can be high, the overall dining experience is "highly recommended" for seafood lovers.

600 Reviews

P
Philip
New Jersey
196 reviews
vip
4.0
196 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Outstanding Seafood Boil. We opened with their oyster sampler. Six west coast oysters and six east coast oysters. Oysters were fresh, meaty, and succulent. We then shared a seafood boil. The Boils are totally customizable. You can select the seafood, the type of seasoning, the spiciness, and the add ons. We had two Alaskan King Crab legs, an 8 oz Caribbean lobster tail, 1/2 pound of shrimp without the heads, and andouille sausage in a cajun season with a medium spice level. This was a delicious entree with plenty of food for two.
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Ambar
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Kat was very attentive, very sweet. We appreciate the great service and food.
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Mark
New York City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I went there for lunch on a Saturday. The place was mostly empty, the reservations were not required. I had the New England clam chowder and it was one of the best i ever had. I also had a salad with shrimp. The shrimp were cooked perfectly, not overcooked like many places. My dining companion had the chicken tenders with fries. She is not much of a seafood eater. She said the chicken lacked seasoning and the fries tasted like they were cooked in old oil. My companion has fast food restaurant experience from her teenage years. I would go back to try the big seafood boils they offer. A table nearby to ours ordered a boil and it smelled amazing.
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Marissa
New York City
160 reviews
vip
5.0
160 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always good to come for seafood. Delicious seafood fried rice. Great staff and they’re attentive. Alaskan king crab legs…so meaty, sweet fresh tasting and done to perfection.
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crystal
New Jersey
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was great! and the food was marvelous, definitely coming back.
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Pamela
New York City
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very tasty, great service. The fact that the food comes out extremely fast makes you think it's just being reheated, nevertheless, it taste great and fresh.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love coming here!! I recommend this place to everyone
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an incredible evening at Nauti Cajun tonight, enjoying the Sea Lovers Bucket. This feast was a true delight, filled with delicious items like potatoes, corn, mussels, shrimp, and snow crab legs, all bursting with savory flavor. The garlic noodles that accompanied the meal were the perfect touch. To top it off, we finished with a fantastic dessert. Highly recommend this spot for a memorable dining experience! Attentive and friendly staff.
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Iryna
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great find! Loved the food& service and will be back!!
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Marissa
New York City
160 reviews
vip
5.0
160 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great experience for me. Seafood done to perfection with variety of sauce you can choose to your liking. Seafood fried rice was very tasty…you could just eat this alone. It’s one of the restaurant to go to when you’re not up to cooking. Its BYOB.
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FAQs

Nauti Cajun Crab is rated 4.6 stars by 600 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

7 New St, Metuchen, NJ 08840

Additional information

Cross street
Main street, Metuchen
Neighborhood
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, 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 reservation

Additional information

Seafood Fried Rice

Nauti Cajun

Cajun

Starters

Crispy Wings

Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Fish Taco$10.00

Fried Calamari$10.00

Fried Shrimp$13.00

House Special Salad$5.00

Chicken Tenders with Fries$7.00

Regular / Cajun Fries$4.00

Sweet Potato Fries$4.50

Rice and Fish

Seafood Fried Rice$21.00

Fried Fish and Fries$13.00

Pan Seared Salmon$16.00

Rice and Noodles

Roasted Dungeness Crab$48.00

Garlic Noodles$7.00

Stir Fried Fresh Lobster$39.00

Stir Fried Dungeness$35.00

Stir Fried Shrimp$13.00

Drinks

Fresh Lemonade$4.00

Nauti Passionade$5.00

Thai Milk Tea$4.50

Bottle Water$2.00

Soda$2.50

Dessert

Lava Cake$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