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The Original Crab Shanty
361 City Island Avenue
Bronx, NY 10464
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#35 of 120 restaurants in Bronx
  • Cuisines: American, Barbecue, Italian, Seafood
  • Address: 361 City Island Avenue, Bronx, NY 10464
  • Phone:  718-885-1810
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“cozy..Great garlic bread and oh yeah I like the fish too”
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4 of 5 stars
NewYorkAmberLady 11 contributions
New York
May 14, 2009

Well, in all honesty, by the time I finish with the yummy cocktails and the 2 orders of free garlic bread, I have no idea what the food tastes like...( not drunk, just full!) nevertheless, I love to come here, it smells fabulous and I take home my meal. Yes, it is too small, but so is City Island. It... more

“Husband renamed it”
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2 of 5 stars
BxBelle 2 contributions
Bronx, NY
Jun 21, 2008

VERY SMALL-waiters were brushing past our table as we ate. The space to walk between tables is like 18 inches. BLAND FOOD-It's OK food, but definitely nothing memorable or flavorful. Everything tasted like it needed to be seasoned, EXCEPT the King crab legs, which were seasoned well with Garlic and butter. LONG WAIT-We waited like 40 minutes to be seated,... more

“OK, GOOD SOUP.GOOD BREAD”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 20, 2008

OK, GOOD SOUP.GOOD BREAD more

“Better than what it was...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 10, 2007

Better than what it was! (Some Y O kid likes it) more

“shanty”
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3 of 5 stars
Whipp 1 contribution
Brooklyn
Jan 15, 2007
0/2 found this review helpful

The place is to small,needs to be remodeled for more room. Over all the food is great. beautiful place to take the family. more

“love this place”
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5 of 5 stars
Zanne2 1 contribution
Bronx
Sep 24, 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

Great place to bring the whole family. Try the craby clams. more

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The Original Crab Shanty Address

361 City Island Avenue, Bronx, NY 10464
Tel: 718-885-1810
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.