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What to order
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Seafood Boil
Recommended multiple times for being perfectly seasoned, hot, flavorful, and delivering a classic Cajun kick. The seafood was noted as fresh and delicious.
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Crawfish Combo
Frequently ordered dish praised for consistent quality and being a favorite among repeat customers.
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Raw Oysters
Often ordered alongside other dishes and generally well-liked, though there was a rare mention of oysters tasting a bit off one time.
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Broccoli with Garlic Butter Sauce
Specifically mentioned for its nice texture—soft with a little crunch—and perfectly balanced garlic butter sauce.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 AM to 11 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11:30 AM to 11 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM to 11 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM to 11 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM to 12 AM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM to 12 AM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM to 11 PM |
About Hook
Hook is a seafood restaurant, bar, Cajun restaurant, crab house, Creole restaurant, and oyster bar in West Orange, New Jersey. The menu is centered on seafood boil, crab legs, lobster, and garlic butter sauce, with reviewers also mentioning fresh, hot food and Cajun seasoning. It is priced $$ and offers lunch, dinner, brunch, and solo dining in a casual, cozy, trendy setting. Reviewers consistently praise the polite, attentive staff and fast service, along with the cocktails and beer selection.
Amenities
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Serves local specialty
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Hook known for?
Hook is best known for its seafood boil, especially when paired with crab legs, lobster, and garlic butter sauce. Reviewers repeatedly mention the food arriving hot, fresh, and well seasoned, with a classic Cajun kick.
What dishes are most recommended at Hook?
The most recommended items in reviews are the seafood boil, crab legs, lobster, and the broccoli served with garlic butter sauce. Guests also call out the quality and quantity of the seafood, especially for special occasions like birthday dinners.
What is the atmosphere like at Hook?
The atmosphere is casual, cozy, and trendy, with a bar onsite and sports, cocktails, and a live DJ mentioned in reviews. It seems to work well for groups and solo diners, since the space is set up for lunch, dinner, and bar service with attentive table service.
Is Hook good value?
Hook is in the $$ price range, and reviewers often say the portions and quality make it worth it, especially for seafood boil and crab legs. The combination of generous servings, hot food, and strong service is part of why guests describe it as a good value.
When is the best time to visit Hook?
Weeknight visits can still be smooth, as one review specifically noted excellent service on a Tuesday evening. The restaurant also accepts reservations, which can help if you are going with a group or want to avoid a busier dinner rush.
Is parking available at Hook ?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Hook kid-friendly?
Yes, Hook is good for kids.
