50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Lavallette

“We (a party of 4) had dinner last Thursday (3-7-24). We decide to select our dinner choices from the fixed-price menu being offered that evening. EVERYTHING was wonderful. In reading the other reviews, they truly reflect our own dining experience. This is going to sound a little weird, but I have found this to be true. If the restaurant proprietor (as in this case) provides a restroom facility that goes beyond just clean and tidy, I believe the same attention to detail carries over to every aspect of the restaurant, from food preparation to presentation. Truth be told, I used the facility early in the evening. I can’t speak to what it may look like at the end of a busy summer Saturday service, but its condition would reflect more on the customer comportment. Final note, I’m about an hour away, but it is well worth the drive. GREAT RESTAURANT!“

“Delicious !!! Fresh seafood !!! Wonderful staff !!!“

“The food, Service, and atmosphere were all excellent. The fresh brewed tea is spot on. The Firecracker sauce is Devine and you can't go wrong with the wedge salad. Not a bad thing I can say from my experience.“

“The fried calamari is the best!!!“

“I recently stopped in for brunch at the bonefish grill in brick and had the best time. Aaliyah was our server and she was great. Very upbeat and personable. Audrey the manger stopped by to make sure our experience was nothing but perfect. She even interacted with my kids which was great. Can’t wait to go back for brunch again.“

“Visiting from Florida, (but former area residents) we had dinner with friends here last night for the first time. Staff is extremely friendly, dining room is decorated very nicely and the menu has much to offer. For appetizers, we had the bang bang shrimp, lobster bisque and calamari. All very good and nicely prepared. We ordered the halibut, short ribs, and scallops…. again…. all delicious! Kudos to the chefs in the back, as each selection came out beautifully prepared as well…. I would highly recommend this restaurant!“

“My wife and I had a wonderful lunch at Prime 13. The steaks were cooked perfectly and a very nice size for a lunch entree. Looking forward to going back for dinner. The tomahawk steaks looked absolutely delicious. After lunch we walked across the street to their butcher shop and purchased an incredible double cut pork chop. Just cooked that on my grill and it was fantastic!“

“Reds Lobster Pot was fantastic in every aspect. Despite being a busy Sunday evening we were seated prior to our reservation, given exceptional service, and served fantastic food. Our server, Jeanna, was incredibly attentive, witty, and fun despite being very busy. Chris is also another surprise, giving suggestions and just making the entire experience feel personal. I also want to give credit to every member of the staff who took plates, filled water, and performed other tasks that are often overlooked. Everyone was fast and pleasant, going far beyond the normal service provided at most restaurants. The food was amazing, served at the perfect pace, and abundant in portions. The view (as you will see) was the final touch. Can't wait to come back again, this is one of the best beach dining experiences in New Jersey and can't be missed.“

“They have the best seafood around🥰“

“Wonderful wait staff as well as hostess and and food was just right thank you for all your excellent hospitality and hard work“

“We had the boiling point ordered for Sunday for a birthday party. It was ready and when we cooked it we had an amazing dinner. The crab legs and shrimp and clams were spectacular. This is the place to go for great sea food. Awesome job 5 stars.“

“Spikes is our go to every year. The food the service is amazing!!! Can't wait to return in October!!“

“My cousin and I had the BEST lobster tail dinner…. I think I’ve ever had. The lobster tails were absolutely delicious. And our server was amazing. I believe her name was Kaitlyn.“

“Yum 🤤 second year in a row for OSM! 🦞 🦐 🧈 🥔 🌽“

“Fast friendly service as well as Drinks being tasty. The food portion size was plenty for a nice amount of leftovers for lunch. So very delicious.“

“Excellent food and friendly customer services every time!!“

“We started dining here as a family this past summer and fall. The food is always delicious and the service is very friendly and attentive!“

“This is our first purpose in going to Seaside, 2nd is walking the boardwalk. Fish is always done to perfection, never overcooked never undercooked. Always cooked to perfection 👌“

“Our friend highly recommended Spanos Restutant , our first time, Was absolutely outstanding, The nicest customer service was the owner introduced himself to us with three special appetizers he made and greeted us with a Bon appétit Everything is made special to order,go go go and order there homemade bread pudding with chocolate in middle & there vanilla ice cream Thank you Mr Spano , for a special evening ??“

“Food and service were outstanding. Our waitress, Lauren, was wonderful. We will definitely be back 😊“

“Best Lobster Rolls 🦞❤️ highly recommended ❤️ Delicious fresh seafood and great atmosphere ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“Wow The best Italian restaurant at the jersey shore if you go Friday or Saturday you better get a reservation I would suggest you get one during the week also to be safe. Byob food and atmosphere are outstanding and the hostess waitresses and owner are so nice they make you feel like you were invited to their home for Sunday dinner with the family.“

“I cannot say enough great things about this place! We have been multiple times for breakfast and try something different each time. Eggs benedict and corned beef hash absolutely scrumptious! But the absolute best is getting their country breakfast with a little bit of everything and we upgraded to oatmea cinnamon raisin pancakes which were to die for! Wash it down with fresh squeezed oj they make right in front of you! We came for lunch and got an open faced rueben with fries and coleslaw 😋 😋 best one I've ever had! We will DEFINITELY be back! Shavon was excellent too! Oh and PLENTY of free parking“

“Took all my kids for their birthday dinner, made reservations, 8 people. The food was amazing, fresh, great presentation, good size portions, friendly staff, prices comparable to lesser quality restaurants. They all said we need to go there again soon. 10/10“

“Fantastic food and service! Can’t wait to come back, great, friendly atmosphere.“

“Excellent crab cake. Friendly staff“

“The food is fresh and good. Thanks“

“The food and service was amazing!! Went there for Valentine’s Day and had a great experience! Definitely will be back!“

“B2 Bistro + Bar Bayville provides a scenic atmosphere with a great dining experience. The menu has a variety of meal and drink choices. From the hostesses, to the servers and bartenders, the staff are friendly and welcoming. They always have great live music and a beautiful pool to enjoy as well. I’ve also attended numerous sports banquets in the upstairs banquet room and the views and food were delicious. My family and I highly recommend B2.“

“I haven't left a review in while. I have been to F&R for many different occasions. My Brother in law and my wife's mile stone birthday. My own birthday 🎂 and every chance we can stop by. Love the family owned restaurant and all the people running it, front and back. Thanks to Michelle and Danielle Tonight was amazing the Tuna appetizer was tremendous and our favorite dinners were spot on. ( Chicken Papa) And filet mignon. If you have never been there it's a Must. Upscale Italian restaurant. Byo. Love it and Thank you ladies“

“Love the decor, all the staff is pleasant and courteous!! Maria the server GREAT and a very nice Front end coordinatorDarlene so efficient!!“

“Our server Andrea was absolutely fantastic. Not only was she efficient, she was very pleasant, personable, and kind. Watching her work was like watching a cross between Serena Williams, Lionel Messi, and Tom Brady at the peak of their careers. Amongst the chaos of a weekend dinner shift, she was a sea of calm and a breath of fresh air. If there were a server hall of fame, she would be our nomination. We will be returning for this exceptional experience again and again. Thank you Andrea!“

“My favorite restaurant in this area. Food is great as well as pricing, service and atmosphere. If you haven’t been there yet, give it a try. You will not be disappointed!“

“Cute little place. Waitress was lovely. Food was decent. Nothing to really go crazy and rave about. Very very pricey. More expensive than center city steakhouses! Hated the weird dim led lighting. Guitar guy was fun. Wine was good. We would return but wouldn’t rush back. SP has limited options so, God Bless. Don’t blame you for charging top $. Atmosphere was much nicer than Chef Mike ABG. Updated and clean! A plus for that. Thank you for a fun night 🥰 Bring on summer“

“Seafood treasures was a wonderful experience for us. We purchased seafood there two nights in a row. The lobsters were cooked from there to perfection and the next night we bought scallops which were very fresh, delicious and sweet!! Highly recommend!!! Marcell was a gem!!!“

“terrible service forgot to include a side order called and they said come back and get it. i said no refund my card they refused. they lost.a customer over six dollars. thieves. update as of 8/15/2024 i got a refund from my credit card for the edamame since i reported the fraud. so be careful dealing with these thieves they will try and mess with your credit cards.“

“Ordered delivery for our first time because our son said that they were great. Young woman on phone was very nice and verified all items in order. Delivery was quite fast for it being dinner time and the young man was very nice.. The chimichangas are outrageous! The green sauce is great but the mole' is really great. The empandas come smothered and can be an entire meal on their own. Really good stuff. They even add seperate containers of rice and beans. This is a superior restaurant.“

“Always friendly staff. Bartenders are always so nice. Love the happy hour specials.“

“The food was delicious and our server was excellent. We will be going back. Plus a byob is always nice.“

“Consistent excellent prepared & quality food . Kitchen chef are fantastic! Went last nite & they had a pvt party 40 people. Chef , service & kitchen rocked ! No issue ! Best high end restaurant from LBI - Asbury !!!!“

“Great food! Great service. Warm and cozy. I asked for chocolate martinis, they were perfect.“

“Cozy hometown atmosphere! A group of us had our Christmas party there and the owner, Kim met our every request! And of course Chef Mike delivered a fantastic meal. Our server, Hilary, was on top of everything. From our fireside table through dessert-equaled an excellent evening! Thank you for accommodating us and making us feel at home! Merry Christmas“

“Amazing seafood crab legs are awesome We will definitely be back“

“Tonight was my second time doing happy hour at JoeBellas. The Fig and Pear martini is straight up divine. The happy hour menu is fun. I had no problem eating Parmesan Truffle Fries for dinner LOL so so yummy. My husband and I brought his cousins last Saturday for a beautiful sit down dinner and as we were being seated we saw our neighbor's from two houses over! Bought them a round of course. Everyone was very happy with their meal. What a fun local restaurant. You'll wait in the summer time of course, totally worth the wait but now that we locals have it back I'll be frequenting more often. I happen to bring a friend tonight who is now a loyal fan. #lovejoebellas“

“Delicious meal. Lovely ambiance. Great service.“

“Came on New Years Eve. Servers were very friendly and attentive and Brianna handled our large party very well. Food was quite good for a chain restaurant and prices are reasonable, portion sizes a bit too big for me! My only critique is reaching the service staff to clear dishes between courses - with appetizers, entrees and desserts it becomes a real mess!“

“We had Kate & Ally’s cater a party at our local community center for 100 people. Everything from securing the date, choosing the menu, the food, and the service was top notch! I am so happy we were able to provide such high quality and creative food, but also, to have had the opportunity to just enjoy the party while the Kate and Ally staff handled it all from set up to clean up! Huge thank yous to Dianne, Lindsay, Janet, and Rich for all their hard work to help make my event special!“

“Everything was amazing Great place for seafood“