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1/2 Priced Raw Oysters, Saturdays & Sundays, 11-3! - Blue Crab Grill, Newark, DE

Blue Crab Grill

4.1
4.1
1033 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
322 Suburban Dr, Newark, DE 19711

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Blue Crab Grill in Newark, Delaware is known for offering a giant menu filled with seafood options. Though much of it is seasonal, you can always count on some items at Blue Crab Grill. For example, there is the steak and cake. You get a grilled beef tenderloin and jumbo lump crab cakes. Another standby at Blue Crab Grill is the surf and turf. This includes a five-ounce beef tenderloin steak and a five-ounce lobster tail that is served stuffed with crab imperial. The crazy jambalaya is very popular as well. It comes with crab legs, crawfish, clams, mussels, scallops, chicken, shrimp and andouille sausage.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Cajun
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Dick Schmidt
  • Catering
    Private parties, wedding receptions, business meetings, holiday gatherings, showers, receptions, etc.
  • Private party facilities
    Event space can hold up to 90 guests. Space rental may be arranged.
  • Neighborhood
    Newark
  • Cross street
    Christiana Parkway & Elkton Road
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,033 people are saying

Blue Crab Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Crab Grill offers a delightful seafood experience with "excellent fresh daily seafood specials" and "generous portions." The restaurant's recent expansion provides more dining space, though it has caused some service delays. Despite this, the "food was excellent" and "service has always been wonderful." Highlights include "gourmet prepared seafood" and enjoyable live music.

1,032 Reviews
  1. Nicole

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and drinks were awesome as usual. I was there with a friend and we paid with separate checks. Both of us paid with a card but were charged a fee to use a credit card. Not a good look for this restaurant. Was disappointed that they would pass these charges onto their customers.

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  2. Janet

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of eleven and were seated in their newly opened dining room which gave us a lot of privacy. Service was great, especially appreciated the ability to have separate checks. Everyone loved the dishes they ordered. Food was very fresh and included some signature dishes such as the Reuben club sandwich and the twin salmon club sandwich. The seafood chef’s salad was a big hit. My party of eleven highly recommends the Blue Crab Grill.

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  3. Joann

    Philadelphia1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I wasn't impressed with Blue Crab Grill. My fish was extremely greasy, I asked for the side salad with the dressing on the side and my salad had dressing on it, waiters were not very attentive. Their website doesn't work and what I could find about the menu wasn't anything what I actually seen. Plus, I didn't find anything on the menu that was really healthy, maybe the salads but after this experience I honestly don't know. I'm not sure if I will go back. I was thinking to try the Sunday brunch but not really sure now.

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  4. JenniferT

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely delicious. The folks working were very nice. We loved the new expansion it looks great.

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  5. Gus

    Philadelphia1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice staff. Good food. Live music. Nice lil seafood place will leave you with leftovers

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  6. Michele VIP

    Philadelphia14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    It took an hour to get our food. Usually service is better

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  7. Dana VIP

    Tampa35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent value & generous portions of gourmet prepared seafood! The bisque and homemade rolls were delicious as well. Wonderful, attentive server made this experience very pleasant. I’ll definitely be back!

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  8. Ken VIP

    Philadelphia32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife got the flank salad! It was excellent! I got the Cajun shrimp salad and loved it!

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  9. carol

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent server for the situation. I think they are understaffed. Excellent specials

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  10. Sue VIP

    Philadelphia27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Blue Crab Grill has consistent service and delicious food We’ve become regulars and look forward to dining there

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FAQs

Blue Crab Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (302) 737-1100.

Blue Crab Grill is rated 4.1 stars by 1033 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Blue Crab Grill

322 Suburban Dr, Newark, DE 19711

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Christiana Parkway & Elkton Road
  • Neighborhood
    Newark
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Cajun
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dick Schmidt
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Private parties, wedding receptions, business meetings, holiday gatherings, showers, receptions, etc.
  • Private party facilities
    Event space can hold up to 90 guests. Space rental may be arranged.
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