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Nauti Cajun Crab, Metuchen, NJ

Nauti Cajun Crab

4.8
4.8
614 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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
  1. Enobong VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 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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  2. 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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  3. Marissa VIP

    New York City172 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Nauti Cajun Crab

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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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.
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