50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Magnolia

“The BEST Chinese food in the area!

I’m a huge fan of the expansive vegetarian and steamed options. There’s something for everyone and I’ll switch up my order pretty often to try something new. I’m never disappointed! The food is so fresh and flavorful and customer service is fantastic. A hidden gem, for sure!“

“Our first experience at a James Beard award winning restaurant (2017) and chef was incredible at Vernick Fish in Philadelphia to celebrate Trent’s graduation! I know now what this caliber of food and service means and all other restaurants pale in comparison to Vernick Fish and Greg Vernick(semi-finalist chef 2025). From the appetizers (dozen oysters from RI, MA, ME, PEI) to the drinks and main course were all uniquely exquisite and cannot be replicated anywhere else. The constant doting with new silverware at each course and cleaning of the table was undeniably royalty treatment. Even the bathroom was an experience-I need the hand lotion in my life (instantly made my hands look 30 years younger). The portions, ambiance and service were all equally perfect! I highly recommend you check out Vernick Fish. We will definitely return!“

“The Food was Fresh ad Incredible“

“I had snapper soup there. It was an 11 out of a possible 10. My wife had New England clam chowder it is (her score system) a 10 out of 10. Best ever. Unfortunately, they do not currently have snapper soup. Missing the old Bookbinder too. Signed, Old Philadelphia natives.“

“We went to Eddie V's for a birthday celebration but only told our waiter that when we sat down. Asked for no fanfare regarding the birthday. He was great about it, welcomed us and got our drink order. Then we got a delicious amuse bouche, a fried oyster with corn salsa. Excellent!! Placed our order and had yummy bread at the table that we really enjoyed. Our meal was one of the best we have had anywhere in a very long time. Steak was tender and tasty, my shrimp stuffed with crab was perfection. During our meal the manager stopped by and gave us a holiday gift of a gift certificate for our next visit which was unexpected and really kind. Our waiter was EXCELLENT. He brought us a sweet plate of desserts as a birthday gift, one was flaming bananas foster cake! All in all, we had not one complaint, the room was perfectly lit and beautiful and we had such a great night. We can't wait to go back!!“

“We found Pearl and Mary quite by accident while looking for out door seating so as to enjoy a beautiful Philadelphia evening. And we were not disappointed. Location; perfect, food; perfect, service; exemplary...doesn't get any better👍🏻“

“IT WAS DELICIOUS! Definitely worth the trip and price! I will be back!“

“Unique food, cozy, candlelit atmosphere. Our group enjoyed it tremendously. Highly recommend.“

“As a travel agent, food is important to me. I not only book for my clients, but I also make restaurant recommendations and WOW!!!!!! This place is it 😍😍😍 I took many photos last night of the food, the atmosphere felt as though I was not in Philadelphia, but far away on a perfect vacation dining at an amazing restaurant. I'm going to post my photos on my business page, people, if you want Greek food, THIS IS YOUR PLACE ☺️ Thank you for a wonderful hospitality and an amazing time my fiance and I will never forget.“

“Yummy, good service, reasonable priced“

“Always fresh seafood and definitely tasty!💯👌🏾“

“I’ve ordered from here a few times and it’s always good! The laurel sauce is delicious and the seafood is fresh. I wish they had a build your own order option for delivery on the apps but the options are they have now are ok. Overall this is my go to whenever I want a good seafood boil!“

“Just got back from Kunkel’s for a double wedding anniversary celebration of ours and our son’s. It was a very enjoyable evening with excellent food and excellent service. Our two granddaughters came with us, and they instantly settled comfortably, thanks for the personal care tended by Denise, our server. We love this place for its unhurried atmosphere and for its timeless Americana ambience.“

“The best seafood ever, I’ve never had a bad meal honestly, my husband and I love it, this was always a great place to go for a nice quiet dinner, so disappointed that they did away with their indoor dining, their service was so good and so was their wait staff they were the best.“

“The bartender, Colin Krouse, was AWESOME!!“

“Everything from the food to the service“

“This restaurant is tiny but mighty! The food is amazing, one of the best dishes in the city is the hoe cake and the mee caton. Also, the service was amazing, especially for a new restaurant. Every server was friendly and knowledgeable. I had two separate dinners here about two weeks apart from each other and everyone from the host to the person refilling the water was great! If you can get a reservation to this place, drop everything and go!“

“We were in town for the weekend. Came across this place on Saturday night. We enjoyed it very much. The oysters were fresh. My wife really liked the romaine salad. Spaghetti al limone was tasty - the sorrento lemon really comes out. The frutti di mare was really tasty - the chef is not afraid to bring the spice. Service was very attentive. We would visit again if we make it back to Philly.“

“The shrimp smd the crab devil eggs was delicious 😋“

“Delicious!! Will be going back!!!“

“Waitress was very knowledgeable about the cuisine. Other staff were friendly and courteous. Food was excellent, tastes wonderful and plated beautifully. The interior might remind you of an old time elegant railroad car with curved ceiling, crystal chandeliers, etc. great place for special occasions.“

“Everything was amazing. The food was great, the atmosphere was wonderful and our server Tye Emmons was fabulous! Great place to dine. Will be back soon.“

“Hello, I wasn’t sure because of the name but I’m glad I stopped. I had the Hibachi mix vegetable w chucks of chicken and nice size shrimp and fried rice, everything was deliciously fresh my rice was not sticky, and it came with a side salad, Thumps Up to #DrunkeCrab!! top off w a breath mint.“

“I visited this restaurant yesterday and was thoroughly impressed. The food was quite tasty and our server, Janet, was amazing…so personable and pleasant.“

“Good food. Good customer service.“

“Cannot recommend this place enough!!! Absolutely outstanding food & quality. I’m a huge fan of Po Boy sandwiches and had been struggling to find any in the area, found Crab De Jour Pennsauken on Door Dash & saw they had them.

Decided to give them a shot, got the cat fish one & the flounder one, I had always wanted to try catfish so I figured this was a good time to do it.

Both sandwiches were perfect, like actually perfect. The catfish one was easily my favorite of the two & now am a big fan of catfish. Flounder was solid , will be trying the shrimp one & oyster one next!

Their Cocktail sauce was delicious and had a great texture, the fries ( I got both Cajun & sweet potato ) were borderline addicting , perfectly cooked & seasoning was top tier.

Overall I have nothing but great things to say about this place, I’ve ordered 3 days in a row this week. Service & Food was outstanding , I’ve only had them via delivery but I can tell you this location and staff are amazing & they earned a lifelong customer with me.

5 stars across the board , if you’re on the fence of trying them or looking for great food at a very good value I hope this review convinces you to give them a shot.

Shout out to the staff & the manager !“

“Great menu, nice bar scene!“

“This is our 2nd time dining at Sea Bar II Grill, but this time I tried something I normally wouldn’t in NJ because until tonight I had not found a place that makes good fried seafood. I’m from Boston so I’m use to very good seafood that is cooked at a higher standard. Welp tonight I found my place! The Captain’s Sampler was slap your momma good! Quality seafood cooked to perfection! The live music was great and the service was great! To the owner, keep on being consistent, I’m excited and praying that your business continues to grow! Sincerely, The Riddick’s“

“Though ownership has changed over the years, this has always been my go-to fish store since childhood. Whenever I’m in the area, I know exactly where to stop. I’ve only ever purchased fish here, and with fresh fish stores becoming rare, I’m grateful this one is still around.“

“Are you really selling the franchise you built from the ground up? I heard this from a guy in Maple Shade.“

“Everything was so good. No fishy or stale flavors. Staff were very friendly and very informative on all the different types of sushi. Will be coming back. The A5 Wagu Uni hand roll was amazing!“

“Simply the best. The food is always fresh great service. Always our Christmas Eve dinner , love these folks.“

“Excellent Happy Hour!!! Will definitely dine here again!!“

“I moved to the neighborhood from Brooklyn recently. One day while walking around, I passed this unassuming place. The only indication that it was open was a chair outside with a bouquet of flowers to pin down a paper menu to the chair. The menu looked divine.

A few days later I walked past, showing my partner that the place almost seemed closed from the outside but was very cute inside. Someone who worked there came out as we were looking and was very kind, asking us if we had reservations yet. We said no but booked immediately.

The first time I visited, I had the sourdough, Marinated Mussels (hakurei turnips, miso, chili oil), Carrot (crab, brown butter), Shrimp (peaches, coppa, toasted marcona almonds), and Gnudi (corn& basil). It was an entirely no-skips meal. The mussels came cold, out of their shell, and the sauce was incredible. The “carrot” was more like a crab cake with coconut, brown butter, and an unidentifiable but delightful citrus. A perfect balance of rich & light. The gnudi seemed simple, but the lightly spicy sauce really pulled all the ingredients together. Finally, the shrimp with peaches really knocked my socks off. Lots of places will make “seasonal” menus but not put the effort into making sure that produce is top notch. The peaches would’ve been delicious on their own, but with the rest of the dish, they really shined.

The second time I went (just a few weeks later) I got the Chicory Salad (anchovy, buttermilk, comte), the Steelhead Trout (sungold tomato, perilla), and a tuna crudo special. I also re-ordered the bread, the carrot with crab, and the gnudi. Everything was just as good as last time, and the new additions were truly worth trying. Something as simple as a chicory salad can be so hit or miss - but WOW!

For dessert we had the cherry brown butter tart with crème fraiche. No complaints at all here.

Now I’ve rambled on plenty about the delicious food, which I will be back for very soon, but I truly haven’t ever been to a place with better service. The workers are extremely attentive and kind. I felt like I’ve known everyone there for a long time.

Thank you, Illata, for being such a wonderful neighborhood spot.“

“Our second visit to Village Deli was as good as the first time. I had the Philly cheesesteak sandwich and my wife gad the chicken salad sandwich. Both were very good. The atmosphere of the place is pleasant and the counter people were very friendly and efficient. We recommend Village Deli and will definitely return.“

“I am not here to say anything bad about Bucky's, but I would ask if people could be on the lookout for this suspect. She is wanted for a brutal assault and was near the establishment at the time.Text or call this number! 215.686.TIPS (8477) Please don't let this stop you from visiting local businesses!Suspect Description: Black female, medium brown complexion, 6’0”-6’1”, medium build, straight black hair, black jacket with fringe hanging from the shoulder and arms, white shirt, blue jeans and white sneakers.Vehicle Description: Dark or charcoal grey 2014-2016 Lincoln MKS, 4 door, silver trim with a temporary paper tag on it with an inoperable passenger side headlight.“

“Oh my goodness!!!! The fried salmon and shrimp 🦐 are sooo crispy!!!! And I didn’t believe that his momma made the tuna fish macaroni ..... But she put her foot allll the way in this tuna mac salad!!!“

“Absolutely the best seafood and pricing around. Nothing better than being able to message and the owner himself responds in seconds.“

“Great experience all you can eat“

“We have eaten here several times and have always enjoyed great service and excellent food!!“

“Jerk chicken cheese steak DELISH. Fried fish platter with Mac n cheese, ( it was MAC'n) and Greens, they were (GREEN'n), Yams good, just a bit too sweet for me. Shrimp n rice bowl ( BOWL'n). I will be a repeat customer😍😍“

“It’s was great jasmine is the best server“

“Shout out to Jean D our waiter for the good service! My daughters and I went on our Girls Day Christmas shopping trip and always stop at the Deptford restaurant when we are done. He gave us just the right amount of attention and was very pleasant. Sometimes we feel either rushed or ignored but he made sure we were taken care at our pace. It was a great experience.“

“We visited Pera and it is great to know that the restaurant met expectations and was consistent with the excellent review in the PHiladelphia Inquirer.“

“I absolutely enjoyed the hot pot here. They had a variety of meats, veggies, and seafood. Everything here is fresh, I can certainly say you get a lot for what you pay for here. The servers here are friendly and very welcoming. There is a lot of space inside the restaurant, it gives a traditional atmosphere.“

“Pleasantly suprised by this place! I was able to call and get a dozen crabs cooked in 15 minutes. They texted when it was ready and it was an easy pickup! It’s winter so the crabs weren’t heavy but they were VERY FRESH and seasoned well. I will definitely go back“

“Take out place. Woman taking orders were polite as usual. Food was exactly as you'd expect if your comming to this sort of fried food establishment. Seemed clean. Was a bit crowded but expect that because hyons is popular. Parking can be a problem.“