Denville Seafood & Codmothers Cafe

I have nothing but 5 stars for the food from this well established local shop. Proof? My wife and I have had a weekly “date” to get take out lunches and enjoy them at home for over two years. Our bill has been over $25 every week, often approaching $40 if we get bisque or chowder for dinner too. However, two weeks ago my love affair with these folks ended and I will never go back. I ordered our usual lunch with a quart of shrimp bisque and asked for two small packets of oyster crackers. They always put a pack of crackers in when the order is for a small 1 pint of soup/chowder which is sold warm. Because I ordered a quart of shrimp bisque it came cold and when I asked for two packets of crackers, the manager … her name may be Mary … ordered the counter person not to give them to me … her nasty order was “we don’t give crackers for cold soup”… Hmmm. I figured it out. I probably have spent between $3,000 and $3,500 over the past two years on our Friday “dates”. I even feel guilty if I have to work and miss a Friday (rare for sure). But being refused two packs of oyster crackers … value at most 50cents … tells me my loyalty was misplaced so I left and promised myself I’ll find a another restaurant that knows how to treat loyal customers … good bye and good luck. I’m never coming back.

The menu options are great, as is the food and service.
If you're doing takeout, they're likely to forget the tartar sauce.

The one counter staff is so extremely rude. Four times in the past month she ignored me was rude to walked away as I was trying to tell her my order then on Christmas Eve she started taking my order then walked away & came around the counter & helped another person. WTH. How rude

If you are hungry I don't recommend you stop by, portions are small and tasteless, I ordered Chilean seabass with vegetables and I was surprised being served with a raw brunch of broccoli (option of vegetableS side) Waste of time and money.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Love Love the Lobster Bisque.
Everything I have had is always awesome.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Calamari, Flounder, New England Clam Chowder, Mussels Marinara, Lobster Bisque, Clams, Lobster Roll

Just fresh fish done your way!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Arctic Charr, Manhattan Clam Chowder

Called last night and made a reservation at 7 PM for my family and I. We showed up at 7:03PM and for 15 minutes stayed standing at the front with not 1 employee acknowledging us. One waiter then came up to us saying “ we’re cleaning a table for you” when clearly there were couple of tables available when we looked around. Waited for an extra 5 mins and decided to leave. Horrible service and hospitality. We usually love coming here but yesterday really threw us off

Service: 1

Wonderful fresh seafood and service a very casual atmosphere. Debbie provided fabulous service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Calamari, New England Clam Chowder, Mussels Marinara, Clams, Coleslaw

Awesome service, beautiful restaurant on the inside. Great clam chowder, delicious lobster roll fisherman's platter was a little short to my expectations. I'll definitely visit again to try something else.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fisherman's Platter, New England Clam Chowder, Lobster Roll

Had been wanting to go to this place for a while but they close early. Finally made it today and it was a great experience! Food was fresh and delicious. The environment was welcoming and our waiter Keysey was amazing! Will for sure be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Calamari, Shrimp Cocktail, Fish and Chips

Nice seafood restaurant with a lot of fish options unlike the many restaurants in U.S. which calls themselves seafood restaurant mostly have crabs and oysters. We tried broiled Arctic char and broiled swordfish. Both were very good and prices are reasonable compared to portion sizes.. Don't hesitate to try if you are looking for seafood dinner or lunch..

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Purchased 2 dozen clams to cook at home. Unfortunately there were a number of them that were cracked and one was filled with black mush. The price was also high, I could have bought more than double the amount at ShopRite for the same price.
Still some of the best Lobster Bisque if you’re like large chunks of lobster claw & a creamy base. I’ll be back, just not for the clams.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Lobster Bisque

We love this restaurant! Every dish was excellent and fresh! Our new favorite seafood spot!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Flounder, Lobster Bisque

Seafood was perfectly cooked but fries were undercooked, even when I asked that they be given an extra minute in the fryer.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

The staff was super friendly, especially the owner and cooking staff. He made us feel right at home and took the time to chat it up with us. We ordered 2 whole trays of fried seafood and my whole family loved it all. Highly recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Calamari, Flounder, Fish and Chips, Fried Oysters