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Nauti Cajun Crab, Metuchen, NJ

Nauti Cajun Crab

4.6
4.6
601 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 601 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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 is a seafood lover's paradise. Guests rave about "top tier" food and "amazing" service. The seafood fried rice and garlic butter crab legs are standout dishes. Though some find the venue noisy, the "friendly and attentive" staff, delicious flavors, and inviting atmosphere keep patrons coming back for more. Ideal for a memorable dining experience!

601 Reviews
  1. Monique

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service, a comfy ambience and friendly staff. Will go there again

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  2. Philip

    New Jersey

    199 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    199 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Marissa

    New York City

    161 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    161 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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Nauti Cajun Crab is rated 4.6 stars by 601 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Nauti Cajun Crab

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
  • 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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