50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Belford

“I used to go there as a kid. My grandfather, Dave Thorson was a founding member from what I was told. He managed a fish meal factory there in the 60s. I still remember the smell. lol“

“Ur chicken and ribs and coleslaw and salads is good but the mac and cheese bites are not good u overpower them with bread“

“We tried Hook & Reel for the first time and enjoyed it so much, we went back 2 days later. The food was well prepared, delicious, and served hot. Yummy lobster bisque, I ordered a 2nd bowl after finishing the first! Fried calamari was yummy as well. The raw oysters were perfect and the boil with Hook & Reel's own Cajun sauce was outstanding. Our server, Moe, was friendly and very efficient; he makes your dining experience error-free so you can relax and enjoy the meal. The Manager here gets credit for a well-run ship! He really appreciates the customers and it shows. You will definitely want to eat here frequently. Great service, tasty food, relaxed atmosphere - you won't be disappointed.“

“Amazing food, view and atmosphere! Darrel and his team are top notch. Highly recommend lunch, dinner or happy hour at this spot!“

“This restaurant hits all the high notes. The view is awesome, service is friendly and attentive. The food is well prepared and generous with the drinks, seafood, and corned beef entrees that we had. Seafood chowder was very good. Definitely value without compromise.“

“I never leave 5 star reviews but Cole’s has terrific service and delicious food! We came for lunch at 3pm - and it’s hard to find decent restaurant food during lunch hours so we weren’t expecting much, but we enjoyed everything! The baked clams and fried calamari were crispy and my filet of sole was delicious!

Our waitress was nice, as well as the rest of the crew who chatted with us. Will definitely dine here again!“

“Had great food and listened to great music! Really relaxed atmosphere and a good time!“

“Food was delicious and service was great.“

“Food was good. Also good service.“

“Always a Good time and Great food Epic scenery“

“always fresh seafood feels like a good home cooked meal“

“Cute and quaint atmosphere. Friendly staff. The food is absolutely delicious! Chicken vindaloo and chicken Tikka masala. Also some spicy chili garlic Naan, butter Naan and roti. Flavorful and good portion sizes. They could stand to give a little more rice with the entree, but that doesn't take away from the quality and enjoyment of the dishes. Can't wait to return to try other menu options.“

“Kudos go out to the Marina Cafe for doing Thanksgiving up right! No wonder the restaurant was packed today. A wide variety of plates to choose from today, making it hard to decide. We went with the Turkey Dinner and it was perfect. What a tender bird, roasted perfectly. The tiramisu at the end was the cherry on the cake. Best I ever had! I know sometimes it's hit or miss when you go out to eat on a holiday! Not the case at the Marina Cafe! And of course, the view can't be beat! ? — at Marina Cafe.“

“Had Mother's Day Brunch/Dinner Today, as in the past Visits the Food was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING 🔥🔥 Its always Great to see & chat with Jason the Owner. I would Recommend Dining @ One Willow always. Never Disappoints😋😋“

“Super delicious Italian cuisine, excellent dessert menu, super ambiance, free parking and to top it all off; you can stroll the boardwalk to enjoy the cool sea breeze of the Atlantic Ocean.“

“Came here twice so far both times was amazing. Service was great food was great. Nice atmosphere decor is great it’s a great hidden gem.“

“We had an amazing experience at Mason’s Lobster Roll! The lobster and crab rolls were both absolutely delicious — perfectly fresh, tender, and packed with flavor. You can really taste the quality in every bite. The warm, buttery rolls and generous seafood portions made for an unforgettable meal.

What truly made our visit stand out, though, was the outstanding service. Our hostess, Anna, was exceptional — welcoming, attentive, and incredibly friendly. She made us feel right at home and added a personal touch that made the experience even more special.

If you’re a fan of seafood or just looking for a great place to enjoy top-tier rolls and fantastic service, Mason’s is the spot. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Cute place with a great view of the skyline. Great food, great atmosphere and great people.“

“Love the Lobster Special ! very fresh and reasonable“

“We just had a bridal shower here and everything was wonderful! The food was delicious! The staff were so accommodating! Highly recommend! Five stars!“

“First time here and great experience! Outdoor dining only. Food is unbelievably fresh and tasty! The porta potties are upgraded bathrooms and surprisingly clean. Off street parking but not bad. Outdoor patio is going to be extended over the dunes for 2025. Can't wait to go back next summer!“

“Great place. A diamond in the rough for sure. Casual and relaxing.“

“Great venue and great people to work with.“

“Best food and staff ever!!“

“Go here a bit for the happy hours. Drink and food specials are fine. Service is good. Would be nice to have a $10 salad on the menu and the choice of fries vs. potato chips with the mini burgers.“

“Outstanding vibe and great service. Our server was Christina and she was extremely pleasant, had a great personality and seemed very happy to be working there. They also had a guitar player who played wonderfully and wasn’t overpowering so you can still chat with your table. Very satisfied with the food so compliments to the back staff. It’s very obvious the management runs a well organized restaurant so 👍👍. Just an awesome experience and we all look forward to heading back. Thank you all!“

“What a wonderful restaurant. Upscale atmosphere and service. The food is beyond delicious! I look forward to returning!“

“It was Awesome! Best Branzino fish I ever had in NJ, the Riesling wine was also good, dessert was excellent and the staff was delightful and attentive, great job guys I give you 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“I haven't been inside in quite awhile, but I've had the food recently, & it was just as great as I remembered it!“

“best fried shrimp in the state“

“My wife and I went to Christines last night, on recommendations from many, to celebrate her birthday. Wow. Met at the door by the owner, Ron. Big personality that was both genuine and welcoming. He and the staff made my wife feel extra special! The food was what I was expecting, given all the reviews from friends, authentic and delicious! Everything from the appetizers, main courses, desert....exceptional. Can't wait to go back. Highly recommend!“

“Such a lovely, welcoming dining experience. The food is amazing, as is the chef. His specials were made with love and some of the best meals we have ever had. Could not give a higher recommendation.“

“The service at Mina's is top notch! The staff is attentive and friendly and goes above and beyond to ensure memorable dining experience. The food is really outstanding! Hands down the best BBQ food I've eaten lately. Five stars Minas BBQ“

“Review the menus. You are in for a treat. I will share with you both the dinner and today, a delicious luncheon experience. Chef Eddie is to be praised for professional cooking talents. Delicious!
The warm and helpful approach of the entire staff by phone and in person is refreshing. Old Staten Island is still with us. Thank you, Chef Eddie Canlon and staff. Loretta DePalo“

“Went to Salt Creek for early New Year's eve Has a wonderful time prime rib was delicious. Mark was very welcoming just a great evening“

“We ordered catering for our son’s graduation party yesterday. It was perfection. Everything was delicious, exactly as ordered, well organized and ready to be served/put in sternos to keep warm. All the guests raved about it, and we have leftovers for today! The pricing was also extremely economical! Yum!!!“

“Wonderful evening, food was amazing,service was excellent“

“the best seafood 🦞 love the place .“

“Awesome food! My Maui Sliders were the BEST! Tater Tots with Cheese were so good as well!“

“Absolutely outstanding!! Great atmosphere, great service, and fantastic food from appetizers to entrees to desserts! Have been to the original in Brooklyn many times over the years but this was our first time at Gargiulo’s in Tinton Falls and it did not disappoint. Spoke to Theresa at the end of the night and she was very welcoming and sweet. We will DEFINITELY be back! Not one negative thing to say about the entire experience.“

“We chanced upon this place the weekend before Thanksgiving on our way to a concert pretty far from our home. I'm glad we did. The food was great and they were very helpful getting us fed and out of there in plenty of time for our concert. If we ever find ourselves in the area again, we'll stop by for sure.“

“Had the Tricolore Salad with grilled shrimp today and it was DELICOUS!!!! Dad has the poke bowl and loved it. Service and atmosphere were great!“

“Absolutely LOVE this place! Been going since I was a student at brookdale and now that I live in Lincroft I order here at least once a week. The entire staff is so nice. If you like good pizza and a family atmosphere, this is a great spot for you!“

“First time tonight. Service and Food great. can't wait to come back.“

“My wife and ate here in July. The food was outstanding especially the chicken parmigiana. Great fresh salad“

“I love this place!! Definitely recommend to everyone!!“

“The food was absolutely delicious!! Their sushi was fresh, creative and again delicious!!!! They also served Thai inspired dishes that were excellent! Service was excellent! I highly recommend this restaurant!“

“food was great. service the best. ambience pleasant loved this place.“

“Had a wonderful time. Food was excellent.“