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 had the pleasure of dining the Merry Martini 5-Course martini pairing dinner at the Bonefish Grill at the Brick township location. It was hands down one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had! From the moment I walked through the door, the atmosphere was welcoming, and every detail was thoughtfully curated. Outstanding food. Exceptional Service, A manager who cares, Atmosphere and Ambiance. Definitely a memorable experience“

“They have the best seafood around🥰“

“Great food and service. Worth every penny. 👍🏼“

“Best sushi around! Fresh, delicious seafood plus friendly wait staff, could Anna be any nicer?!?, equals our go-to restaurant.“

“Took my husband to Prime 13 for his birthday. Ribeye steaks were the best steaks we ever had! Well-marbled, charred beautifully, and medium-well done was exactly as described- slightly pink. House salad was very tasty too. We’ll be back!“

“Was there with family to celebrate a birthday on Saturday 3/29. Was seated in the back next to a party of 20 also celebrating a birthday. Group was so loud and obnoxious all the tables around them couldn’t even enjoy their meals. Management should have been well aware of it as you could easily hear the commotion on the opposite site of the restaurant.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Seen the restaurant many times and FINALLY stopped in, glad I did! Cozy little place but BIG on tasty food and great service. Will be back for my Birthday 🎂🥳 next month ( Big 67)“

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

“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 👌“

“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 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“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 ??“

“Nice little breakfast stop. They had loaded avocado toast on special which was pretty tasty. Good for families and bigger groups. We had 8 people and got seated right away. They only take cash. They do have an ATM if you don’t have any cash on hand.“

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

“Excellent crab cake. Friendly staff“

“My family went to the Easter brunch this year! Everything was delicious! The food was constantly being replenished and the wait staff was amazing! Such a great way to be able to spend the day with family and not be stuck cooking all day! Thank you to all the staff working. Our family had a great time!“

“Food & Service are top notch!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“Went there for my first time for my birthday celebration, food was amazing, employees nice and attentive, and restaurant very clean! Can’t say enough about our time there other than I can’t wait to come back!“

“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 !!!!“

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

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

“We bought scallops, shrimp and crab cakes for a Valentines day meal. Well...deliciousness is not the word...those crab cakes...incredible- beautiful texture,if there was even a hint of any filler you d be hard pressed to find it.Sweet meat with a very well balanced seasoning of the crab cake. Scallops sweet as sugar!!!Sautéed beautifully ( it was a butter and white wine sauce ) Shrimp- also perfect for the meal!!I bought the pre cleaned to save a little time. Any questions I had were answered also tips were given for cooking times as he inquired as to the meal preparation as well. We will definitely be back for more seafood!!!!!!“

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

“Delicious meal. Lovely ambiance. Great service.“

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

“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“

“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!“

“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“

“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“

“The flounder basket was excellent- lightly battered with plenty of fresh French fries. The surprise gem was the spicy pineapple hot dog. It the bun was a bit more stable it would have been a blue ribbon winner. Bartender Steve was welcoming and attentive.“

“Table of 4 with no duplicates on apps or entrees so that’s a lot of ingredients. Every one of those ingredients were prepared to perfection! A thick cut pork chop you could cut with a fork, mussels that I’ve never had that tender, the best Brussels sprouts I’ve ever had and the list goes on. Every person there raved about their meal. All the best, you’re definitely raising the bar in the area. Oh and our server was super friendly.“

“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!“

“The hostess, Danielle Is amazing. She goes out of her way to make everyone feel comfortable. You are so lucky to have her.“