35 Best Seafood Restaurants near Absecon

“This place is the best!!! Best seafood I’ve ever had. Fresh. Definitely stop by here!! They have a beautiful dining setup too!“

“Last night we dined here and everything was excellent, from the service to the food, only thing we didn’t care for and was disappointed in was the crème brûlée, it’s not your typical traditional crème brûlée but everything else was wonderful. Will be back for sure!“

“I have never had a bad experience at this restaurant. The food, along with the staff are the best. Enjoy.“

“I’ve been dying to try this place since seeing it featured on Triple D and it did not disappoint. Great atmosphere and the food was off the charts. Definitely try the snapper turtle soup. I also had the chipotle shrimp salad sandwich which is a home run.“

“Waitress very nice and friendly, also I love the house blend mild sauce, I ordered combo B, with snow crab legs/ head on shrimp and mussels, additional order scallops, they all so good“

“Awesome Dinner as usual and great service…“

“Betty’s Seafood Shack has the BEST lobster roll, shrimp & scallops in all of NJ! Seriously, the BEST🦞🍤“

“Our server was excellent! He was the bartender as well! Only one working really. But food was good service was great! Thank you Jordan R for everyone!! Happy New Year 🎆“

“This place is the best. Fresh Fresh Fresh! Great selection, great prices. Love it.“

“Amazing food, reasonable prices, great service.“

“Food was great! Really good sized portions and everything was fresh! Can’t wait to order again from there!“

“Everything is Homemade! Delicious 😋“

“The food, drinks and service here is excellent! The restaurant is one of the best at the Jersey shore. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a nice place to go with your family or friends. A⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“sitting here waiting for my first order so i figured i'd give some feedback about the menu- specifically regarding the gluten free subject. let me just say- very unclear. so many things i'm interested in ordering but don't know if they are gluten free or not- for ex, wanted to order the poke bowl- says gluten free option. when went to add ingredients doesn't specify which are gluten free or not- like sauces & the marinades & a lot of seaweed salad isn't gf so etc. is like this for a lot of menu items not just poke. a lot of menu items you have to click on each one to see if it's gluten free as opposed to viewing all gf options at once as well. basically, it's not really worth the trouble if you're gluten free to come here unless you find your go-tos. this would be easier if you could heart your favorites so you could be prepared instead of having to look through everything every time. still need to work out a few kinks here to make this a lasting business imo, but cool idea. hope the co is willing to work on improvements. (giving food all stars for now but haven't tried it yet)“

“For Valentine's Day weekend, my wife and I dined at the historical and exquisite Knife & Fork Inn on Friday, 2.13.26, since the 14th was totally booked. It was her first time there and mine since childhood. The menu was so extensive that it made it a bit of a welcoming challenge to focus on a particular choice. For starters, our huge portion of the Corn & Crab Chowder was the best that we have ever had and the Artisanal Cheese Plate was delectably wide-ranging. My wife loved the Halibut and my Bone-In Pork Chop was superb. Our cordial and diligent waiter, Carmen, who took service to the next level, suggested the Sticky Toffee Pudding for dessert and we were very glad that he did as it was perfectly sized to share! Before we arrived, I mentioned to my wife that this would be a top dining experience and it was more than that with the historical ambiance, service and the spectacular menu options. We will definitely be back to try some more of their varied cuisine!“

“I go to Casino Lobster for several reasons: 1. Locally owned business, supporting LOCAL economy. 2. Quality. Indisputable. 3. Selection. If it comes from the sea, they have it. 4. Value. Competitive prices. 5. Availability. They have it. It is in stock. 6. Service. They want your business because they are always friendly and helpful. These are 6 reasons why I shop for seafood at Casino lobster first. Oh, while I am praising Casino Lobster…. Where do you think that the seafood at the grocery store comes from, and how long did it take to get there???? Now you know.“

“My first time and I’ll definitely be back. I had the Connecticut roll and it was very good. Comparable in size and amount of meat to Quincy’s but a little cheaper. I was greeted warmly and offered a frequent buyer card.“

“Went with Friends for a Late Lunch @ Gregory’s Restaurant Yesterday 12/12….Our Meals were Fantastic….Great Job Chef Ryan ‼️‼️“

“Good seafood nice relaxing atmosphere & my fav server is Kathleen what a nice friendly happy really good worker :) & I like that she always remembers my name Every restaurant needs a Kathleen:) thank you keep up the good service:)“

“Great seafood, takeout or eat at the picnic tables outside, byob. Highly recommended!“

“Great place to view the water and have good food limited menu, but still very good“

“Donna was amazing! She was very nice,warm, and provided great service. We enjoyed the dinner overall. The lobster risotto was just ok which was disappointing BUT everything else was delicious. We had the crab cake appetizer, lobster and shrimp scampi, ny strip, and mac and cheese. Thanks for making this a fun and enjoyable experience Donna!“

“Always excellent! Seafood at its best. Service is tops.“

“I have to start with our server Cory! We could not have asked for better service! Very attentive, very helpful and just a very kind all around friendly guy! He was awesome!!
Had the lobster roll sandwich, which was outstanding and a lobster bisque, which was also delicious!
We had the homemade cheesecake for dessert and it was probably the best cheesecake I’ve ever eaten!
All around it was a perfect birthday lunch!“

“class place all around :)“

“II Mulino NEVER disappoints, food and service is always amazing! would highly reccomend!“

“What a pleasant surprise! Thank you, Mary in AC!! Bravo. Very knowledgeable and a joy to have met. The Alaskan King Crab legs were absolutely amazing. So was the Shrimp Cocktail. I was so full when I left. And happy. Well done. 👏“

“Amazing food, excellent staff. Comfortable inside and outside seating.“

“Had the flounder sandwich a few days ago. Now I'm craving it. I want to try everything there. So good.“

“Best clams in the damn world. So fresh so tasty , this place really delivers it's closed until the next beach season 😭 but if your down there next summer do not even consider missing this place . Everything we had was excellent and very affordable. It gets crazy packed so get there before they open or expect a little wait“

“Jessica is the epitome of a true bartender. Friendly, attentive, and always one step ahead with a refill, she kept the energy upbeat and welcoming all evening. During Happy Hour she was the only bartender working for quite a while, yet she handled the crowd with ease and kept the entire bar running smoothly. Her personality, professionalism, and hustle made the experience exceptional. Jessica is the real deal!“

“Great food ,service and atmosphere .“

“The food was delicious! Outstanding service as well! Large portions and the desert was exceptional! Would definitely go back!“

“Phil is the best bartender!!!“

“We had a fish platter from Bobs Seafood today and honestly cannot believe we waited this long to try it! We’ve been coming here every summer for crabs, which are always amazing, but today’s platter absolutely blew us away. The fish sandwich, fries, and onion rings were all delicious — fresh, perfectly cooked, and generous portions too.

What really keeps us coming back though is the customer service. Every single guy there is always so kind, welcoming, and genuinely sweet. You can tell they appreciate their customers and take pride in what they do.

If you haven’t tried the platters yet, do yourself a favor and go! Bobs Seafood Northfield continues to be one of our favorite spots year after year.“