We’ve all been there: you’re craving a massive seafood feast, but your bank account is screaming “dollar slice.”
Well, clear your calendar (and your stomach), because according to a new ranking by The Daily Meal, the absolute best all-you-can-eat seafood buffet in the U.S. is sitting right here near Coney Island.
Say hello to Crab House, the NYC institution that officially just took the national crown.
Why it’s the #1 spot in America
Most buffets involve sad steam trays and soggy shrimp, but not this one.
Crab House runs on a made-to-order system, meaning you check off what you want on a menu, and it comes out hot, fresh, and direct to your table.
If you’re a seafood fanatic, this is basically the Super Bowl. What you can expect:
- Unlimited Lobster: Yes, actual whole lobsters. As many as you can handle.
- The Crab Trifecta: Snow crab, Dungeness crab, and blue crab—all steamed to perfection.
- The Raw Bar: Freshly shucked oysters and clams that actually taste like the ocean.
- The Sides: Don’t sleep on the garlic noodles or the stuffed shrimp (if you have room).
The “secret” to getting your money’s worth
Let’s be real: at $90+ per person, it’s a splurge.
But in a city where a single lobster roll can run you $35 at some waterfront dining spots, hitting your third lobster here means you’ve already “won.”
Adults can enjoy the regular seafood for $90 per person, or they can “upgrade” to the lobster buffet for $125.
You can also get a free meal on your birthday with three paying customers! That’s right, if you come in on the same day as your birthday, the day before or the day after, you can receive a free birthday meal if paired with three paying customers!
Where: 1223 Surf Ave., Brooklyn, NY
🦞 See the full menu for Crab House here