Bum Rogers Crab House & Tavern, nestled on Central Avenue in Seaside Park, NJ, is a delightful fusion of laid-back beach vibes and exceptional seafood offerings. The restaurant's ambiance enchants both locals and visitors alike, enhanced by live music that turns a simple dinner into a memorable experience. Diners rave about the extensive seafood menu, particularly the snow crab legs and the delectable crab dip, described as cheesy and generously filled with crab. Many reviews highlight the attentive service, with servers like Charleen receiving commendations for their warmth and efficiency. Guests recommend the flavorful Alaskan King Crab legs, paired with dishes like the tender flat iron sirloin and Asian glazed salmon, showcasing the kitchen's ability to impress with both seafood and meat selections. The snacks and apps, such as Bavarian pretzels paired with creamy cheese, and the blackened fish bites, build anticipation for the main courses. Customers appreciate the effort to ensure satisfaction, as seen when a forgotten lobster bisque was promptly corrected by the staff. In essence, Bum Rogers Crab House & Tavern stands out as a quintessential seaside retreat, where the tones of laughter mingle with the sounds of waves, perfectly complementing a feast that promises fresh tastes and unforgettable memories.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers kerbside pickup
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Good for watching sport
Popular for
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves happy-hour food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Dining options
Has catering
Has seating
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Popular with university students
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Has changing table(s)
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed outside
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Reviews For Bum Rogers Crab House & Tavern
amer aqel
May 25,2025
To Charleen thank you so much for being our server on 2/14 food was amazing my server was amazing was always asking us if we are good and if our food was good my hats of to my server and the cook I will be back
Elizabeth T.
May 3,2025
So happy we spent our last dinner in seaside at Bum Roger’s! The live music was great and the bar was filled with listeners. We decided to play it safe and go for the snow crab legs, but they had options for local crabs and Dungeness as well. We tried to order the famous lobster bisque, but our server forgot to put in our order. By the time we mentioned it our mains came out. Thankfully she was nice enough to bring one out on the house because she overheard us talking about how much we wanted to try it. Honestly if I had to choose between the crab dip or the bisque, I would go with the crab dip. It was cheesy and filled with crab. Overall, the vibes, the service and the food was great. Excited to come back next summer.
Michael Bloom
Apr 27,2025
Delicious food in a festive and fun shore atmosphere. The service was impeccable and we were checked on multiple times by our wait staff. But the seafood is really the star of the show and boy did it shine! Yummy!
Izabella Alicea
Apr 15,2025
We came in off season on a Saturday night and were lucky to be sat immediately. There was a live band playing by the bar so we sat in the dining room. Our waitress was efficient, pleasant and fast. She checked on us regularly and the service was great. We stared off with clams in garlic and wine and my husband had the shrimp appetizer. Both were excellent and came out very fast. We were starving! For dinner, we split the Alaskan King Crab legs and the king prime rib. Both dishes were delicious. The crab was soft and tender and prime rib was perfectly cooked. We were so happy decided to have dinner at Bums. I highly recommend it.
Helen ASmile_NJ
Mar 30,2025
Really an enjoyable experience. Vibe is laid-back with good food, cool music and friendly service. Great spot to catch a meal after the beach in the summer or a live music destination in the winter. We indulged in the happy hour specials after a great performance.
Sean Jaworsky-Traina
Mar 22,2025
Lived in the area my whole life and never tried this restaurant. Food was fresh and delicious. Started with the Clams Casino which came out promptly and tasted awesome. For the entrees I thought my Clam Strips Platter Portion was on the smaller side, but still tasted really good. I especially loved their Tarter Sauce. Fried Cod Tacos were also super tasty. Came out nice and hot. Will definitely come back in the future. Great place to stop at after spending the a morning at the beach.
Stacy Black
Mar 12,2025
Amazing place. Best crab legs I’ve had in all of New Jersey. Fast service too. Live music was great and not overbearing so we could still have a conversation. We enjoyed our dinner and I’ll gladly come back.
vera weinstein
Feb 20,2025
The food was delicious: clams and oysters were fresh, and the seafood combo dish was done to perfection. They also have a variation of hamburgers to choose from. Staff is still on training, so be patient. However, everyone was very pleasant and attentive. Nice place to visit with family or have a couple of cocktails on they back terrace with friends.
Reviews For Bum Rogers Crab House & Tavern