Mud City Crab House – Seafood
Sun-drenched and salt-kissed, this lively coastal haunt invites guests to lean over rustic tables as the rhythmic shucking of fresh oysters and clams provides a spirited soundtrack to the afternoon. The air carries the irresistible aroma of garlic-butter steam and brine, drawing diners into a feast of chilled seafood samplers and tender Ipswich steamers that taste like a summer day on the bay. It is a quintessential shore destination where the simplicity of cold beer and fresh-shucked shellfish creates a timeless, convivial atmosphere that lingers long after the last shell is cleared.
East Bay Avenue +16099783660 https://www.mudcitycrabhouse.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, nut-free, vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, halal, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, sugar-free, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, weight-watchers, carnivore, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, raw-food, aip, renal, slow-carb, lectin-free, candida, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, pegan
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests rave about the perfectly cooked dishes and ideal portion sizes, noting that every meal feels thoughtfully prepared and consistently high-quality. Celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere and memorable dining experience, reviewers highlight the attentive service from an accommodating staff that demonstrates deep menu knowledge. This inviting environment and the staff's warm hospitality ensure a standout visit that many diners consider among their best recent experiences.
Menu
Appetizers
- Oysters on the 1/2 Shell (6) - $13: Fresh oysters served on the half shell Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters on the 1/2 Shell (12) - $25: Fresh oysters served on the half shell Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clams on the 1/2 Shell (6) - $10: Fresh clams served on the half shell Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clams on the 1/2 Shell (12) - $18: Fresh clams served on the half shell Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Sampler - $17: 3 oysters, 3 clams, 3 u-peels Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clams Casino (6) - $15: Top necks broiled with peppers, onions, swiss & bacon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Littlenecks (12) - $13: Fresh local clams served with drawn butter & lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Garlic Clams (6) - $15: Baked with garlic herb butter & bread crumbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ipswich Steamers - $27: 1 1/2 lbs steamed clams served with broth, butter & lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pickle Spears - $10: Southern fried and served with remoulade Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $16: Tender calamari breaded & fried, served with marinara Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Extra Large U-peels - $16: 1/2 lb of shrimp boiled in crab spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Tuna - $19: Sliced sushi grade tuna over seaweed salad with wasabi & soy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeño Slammers - $14: Fresh jalapeños stuffed with crabmeat & cheddar, wrapped in bacon, with red pepper ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Mussels - $18: Fresh PEI mussels steamed with white wine & garlic butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Mussels - $16: PEI mussels served with lemon & drawn butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab & Artichoke Dip - $17: Cheesy blend of crab & artichokes, served with flat breads Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Seafood Bisque - $9: Homemade daily Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maryland Style Crab Chowder - $9: Homemade daily Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- New England Style Clam Chowder - $9: Homemade daily Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Crispy Calamari & Arugula Salad - $18: Arugula, fried calamari, red onion, cherry pepper rings, balsamic vinaigrette, blue cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Garden Salad - $12: Mixed greens, carrots, cucumbers & tomatoes Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $12: Romaine, homemade caesar dressing & croutons Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes (2) - $38: Jumbo lump meat, baked to perfection Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Original Crab Cakes (2) - $32: Homemade, breaded & fried, deviled style Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butterfly Shrimp - $30: 8 large Caribbean pink shrimp, hand breaded & lightly fried Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Oysters Entree - $28: Fresh & hand breaded to order Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Ocean Clam Strips Entree - $27: Hand shucked & fried Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Imperial - $33: Jumbo lump crab imperial Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Flounder - $34: Fresh filet stuffed with crab imperial Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Shrimp - $34: 3 jumbo shrimp stuffed with crab imperial Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Twin Lobster Tails - $34: 2 - 4 oz South African tails, split, grilled Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flounder - $29: Broiled or fried Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broiled Seafood Combination - $35: Jumbo lump cake, filet of flounder, shrimp & scallops Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Seafood Combination - $33: Original crab cake, filet of flounder, shrimp & scallops Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Skewers - $30: 8 jumbo shrimp marinated in tequila lime sauce with vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, TLC, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet Mignon - $36: 8 oz filet mignon with garlic herb butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Chicken - $29: 1/2 chicken slow roasted in blended herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak & Cake - $52: 8 oz filet mignon and a jumbo lump crab cake Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak & Tail - $54: 8 oz filet mignon and a 3-4 oz lobster tail Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Whole Lobsters - $36: Fresh from the tank Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Style Blue Claws - $34: Large crabs cleaned, halved, slow cooked in house garlic sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Cioppino - $34: Shrimp, clams, crab, mussels & fish in spicy red sauce over linguini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Clams & Linguini - $30: Littlenecks & chopped chowder clams, spicy red or garlicky white Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels & Linguini - $30: PEI mussels over linguini, spicy red or garlicky white Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Scallop Linguini - $34: Jumbo shrimp & scallops, roasted red peppers & spinach in pink sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Cole Slaw Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Potato Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable of the Day Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn on the Cob: Seasonal Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Apple Sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Strawberry Basil Lemonade - $10: Skyy strawberry, fresh strawberry puree, lemonade
- Honey Palmer - $10: Wild Turkey American honey whiskey, iced tea, lemonade
- La Paloma - $10: Espoion Blanco Tequila, Mexican grapefruit soda
- Passion Fruit Marg - $12: Santo reposado, lime, passion fruit
- Sangria - $10: White wine, apple brandy, seasonal fresh fruit
- Muddy Mary - $10: Skyy vodka, house recipe mix, pickle, shrimp, Old Bay
- Aperol Spritz - $10: Aperol, champagne, splash of club, orange wheel
- Barrel-Aged Manhattan - $14: Buffalo Trace Bourbon, sweet vermouth, bitters
- Dirty Goose Martini - $16: Grey Goose Vodka, olive juice, blue cheese stuffed olives
- Pear Martini - $14: Grey Goose La Poire, pear puree
- Narragansett Tap - $6: Draft beer
- Pacifico Tap - $8: Draft beer
Restaurants near Mud City Crab House
- Harvey Cedars Shellfish Company — Seafood
- The Wickie Room — Seafood
- Boulevard Clams — Seafood
- Viking Fresh Off the Hook — Seafood
- Country Kettle Chowda — Seafood
- Parker's Garage & Oyster Saloon — Seafood
- Tuckers Tavern LBI — Seafood
- The Marlin Restaurant anf Bar — Seafood
- Daymark — Seafood
- The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House — Steakhouse
- Anna Bananas Bakery & Candy — American
- La Jarochita — Mexican
