Restaurant
CJ's Crab Shack & Grill
Panthers World of Entertainment, 123 Mulgoa Rd, Penrith NSW 2750, Australia
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Panthers World of Entertainment, 123 Mulgoa Rd, Penrith NSW 2750, Australia
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Tucked inside Panthers World of Entertainment, CJ's serves up serious coastal seafood feasts without the trek to the beach. Communal tables fill quickly with towering platters—heaped with whole lobster, blue swimmer crab, oysters, and garlic prawns. Longtime patrons count on the floor team to juggle chaotic birthday crowds and pre-show runs with effortless grace, while the kitchen keeps non-seafood eaters covered with tender ribs and flame-grilled steaks. Tables spill out toward the lake, where cold jugs of Margaritas arrive alongside freshly baked cornbread and steaming seafood boil combos.
- Heaped Communal Platters: Multi-tiered share plates and boils packed with whole lobster, Alaskan king crab, and king prawns.
- Lakeside Panthers Hub: Positioned lakeside at Panthers World of Entertainment with ample parking for pre-show dinners.
- Celebration-Ready Service: Attentive table service accommodating large milestone gatherings and dietary requests with ease.
What's On at CJ's Crab Shack & Grill
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Dine at CJ's Crab Shack & Grill
Why diners choose CJ's Crab Shack & Grill for milestone celebrations, shared seafood boils, and convenient entertainment dining.
Seamless Milestone Celebrations & Large Gatherings
CJ's handles large group celebrations and milestone events with generous multi-person seafood boils, share platters, and attentive table service that keeps parties energetic and stress-free.
Everyone had a fantastic time, the service, food and atmosphere was awesome.
Louis Axiak Attentive Hosts Who Elevate Group Festivities
Staff provide warm, personalized touches from birthday serenades to adaptable seating that make family and group events genuinely memorable.
She even helped us celebrate my friends birthday with a treat and a song.
Tee Pie Enormous Communal Platters & Seafood Boils
Signature multi-person boils and seafood feasts deliver enormous portions of fresh lobster, king crab, and shell combos directly to the table.
This platter would easily feed 5 or six people it was enormous.
Sarah Watson Accommodating Grill Choices for Mixed Diets
Extensive grill selections, including premium steaks, ribs, and chicken, ensure guests with dietary needs or non-seafood preferences dine just as thoroughly.
have special food requirements which were not an issue at all. The steak that I requested was divine.
Lozziegurl Convenient Pre-Show & Precinct Dining
Situated inside Panthers World of Entertainment with ample free parking, CJ's offers prompt dining timed comfortably for pre-show visitors and precinct guests.
Food was delicious & we didn’t have to wait very long which was excellent as we were attending a show afterwards!!
Carmen Huby Relaxed Lakeside Setting Within the Complex
Guests enjoy picturesque outdoor settings next to the lake while the team ensures families with small children can dine comfortably and unhurriedly.
Both dishes were delicious and we had a beautiful spot next to the little lake.
Shadae Rose
Most popular items
Top seafood boils and share platters for group feasts
Crab Shack Combo
I always go for crab shack combo and it never disappoints.
Elle Jay Seafood Platter
Heard about this enormous seafood platter and we had to try it out. This platter would easily feed 5 or six people it was enormous.
Sarah Watson Seafood Boil
ordered a 4 plate seafood boil for our friends birthday. All seafood was fresh and delicious.
Tee Pie Garlic Prawns with Jasmine Rice
the food so delicious, especially the garlic prawns with jasmine rice I had.
Blanche Duminy
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful gestures, attentive hospitality, and family-friendly touches that elevate the crab shack experience.
Lakeside Child Engagement & Sweet Surprises
Waitstaff go beyond standard service for young families, engaging toddlers by showing them ducks on the nearby lake and offering complimentary ice cream with sprinkles so parents can relax.
Enthusiastic Birthday Songs & Treats
For birthday celebrations, servers proactively help the table mark the occasion with personal touches, including an impromptu birthday song and a special celebratory treat.
Effortless Group Accommodations & Flexible Seating
Front-of-house staff handle unexpected party expansions with total calm, effortlessly adapting table arrangements on the spot when bookings unexpectedly surge from a table of two to ten.
Attentive Allergy & Dietary Reassurance
Service staff take exceptional care with dining guests who have dietary restrictions or nut allergies, providing dedicated attention to ensure diners feel completely at ease with their orders.
Before you head over
Practical advice on timing large platters, parking at Panthers, and coordinating diverse dietary needs.
Allow Extra Time for Giant Seafood Feat Platters
The largest platters featuring whole lobster and king crab require extra prep time and can take over an hour during busy services, so order early or factor in prep time.
Take Advantage of Free Precinct Parking
The restaurant sits within the Panthers World of Entertainment precinct, offering abundant free parking right outside for easy access before dinners or shows.
Flag Allergies and Grill Preferences with Servers
Whether accommodating nut allergies or non-seafood eaters seeking grill items like steak and ribs, notify your server early as staff reliably coordinate safe prep and alternatives.
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