Where Grilled Cheese Meets Jumbo Lump Crab in Somers Point, New Jersey
South Jersey’s shore traffic has a destination most tourists blow right past on their way to the Ocean City boardwalk. But the locals know better. They’re stopping at The Grilled Cheese and Crab Cake Company in Somers Point—a joint with a name that tells you exactly what you’re getting.
“Denison is pointy little joint called the crab cake,” Guy noted as he pulled up. “Oh, it’s a catchy name. Everything is amazing.”
A Family Affair Backed by Grandma’s Coin
This spot came together in 2010 thanks to some serious family teamwork. Brothers pitched in to make it happen, but the real MVP? Grandma. “Gotta love grandma,” Guy said. “She dropped the coin. Grandma Taryn T, we call her.” When your grandmother bankrolls your dream restaurant, you better make it count—and these guys did.
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The Signature Dish: Crab Cake Grilled Cheese
The concept is beautifully simple. As Guy put it: “Who doesn’t love grilled cheese? Ultimate comfort food. You could put anything in a grilled cheese.” And what they put inside is what makes this place famous—a full crab cake nestled between buttery, toasted bread with melted Monterey Jack cheese.
The crab cake itself starts with mayo, eggs, and fresh lemon juice. Then comes the flavor building: honey mustard, sriracha (“I think sriracha just makes everything better”), Crystal hot sauce for extra heat, Old Bay seasoning, celery seed, baking powder, and a load of fresh chopped parsley. After whisking, panko bread crumbs get folded in until fully incorporated.
Then comes the star ingredient: jumbo lump crab. “Treat it very gingerly,” they explained. “You don’t want to bust it up. People like to see those real big lumps.” The mixture looks creamy at first, but it solidifies once it sets.
The crab cake hits a buttered grill while the bread gets steamed to melt that Monterey Jack real good. Both sides of the crab cake get cooked until you’ve got that perfect contrast.
Guy’s Verdict
“Wow, crab cake is a little bit creamier than most people expected,” Guy observed. “Crispy on the outside, tons of crab—no question about the amount of crab in there. Nice crunchy toast, not too much cheese.” His final assessment: “It’s moist, it’s fresh, it’s delicious.”
And if you want to kick things up? Order it angry. At this joint, “angry” means sriracha. “Having the sandwich angry makes me very happy,” Guy declared.
Tips From the Kitchen
Don’t overwork the crab: Jumbo lump crab should stay in big, visible pieces. Fold gently.
Layer your heat: The combination of sriracha AND Crystal hot sauce creates depth, not just burn.
Steam the bread: This ensures the cheese melts completely before the toast gets too dark.
If you’re a fan of comfort food done right, this Somers Point gem delivers. It’s a different vibe than LEGIT Italian Homemade Pasta in Chicago or Real-Deal Southern Comfort Food in GA, but the philosophy is the same: quality ingredients, proper technique, and zero shortcuts.
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