49 Best Seafood Restaurants near Manahawkin

“I was there on Thursday the food was great! Only problem was I wasn't aware of the gratuity that was put on for six or more people. So we ended up spending much more money than we excepted“

“The best food The friendly service and nicest people that work there. And owners are the best.“

“This place is phenomenal!! James was our server and made the experience even more special. We got there early- 440pm and were seated right away but as we were leaving it was getting packed. The pork belly, steak, tuna and tile fish were all amazing! The strawberry pavlova was the most unique dessert I’ve ever had. The orange cake was also phenomenal. Honestly everything on the table was delicious. I haven’t had a meal this good in as long as I can remember. Definitely go check it out!!!“

“Their Bloody Muddy Mary the best!! Oysters always my appy! You can't go wrong with any choice from. menu!“

“Always top notice! Whether dining in or taking out, the food and service are always top notch! Long time favorite! It’s what I think of when I think of LBI!! Looking forward to many more meals and memories.“

“The Blue Water Cafe has a really expansive menu. There is a breakfast/brunch menu from 8am-12pm and a very different lunch/dinner menu from 12pm-Closing Time. The lunch/dinner menu is geared much more towards sandwiches and main courses. The food is really good. The servers are friendly and very attentive. The atmosphere is casual and family-friendly.“

“Love this place, but was very disappointed in the happy hour oysters on 7/9/25….. very small….. other than that, everything else was great“

“Amazing food! The seafood fra diavolo was 10/10“

“Food and staff are always impeccable! It’s been our go-to place for years! Highly recommended!“

“Had a great dinner, pistachio crusted halibut was one of the best pieces of fish I've ever had out at a restaurant , Ryan was an excellent server. Drinks alittle on the pricey side, but a great date night!!“

“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.“

“Great food with a great view!“

“Went here for breakfast with my family. My wife had the mushroom omlette with tomatoes which she loved. My son had the smoked salmon Benedict which he raved about. I had the western omlette with American cheese and hashbrowns which was very good. My daughter had the buffalo chicken wrap which was big and had good flavor. The service here is very good. I would return in the future.“

“Food is superb! Service is excellent! Very clean & nice atmosphere. I’ve never had a bad meal there!“

“Lobster rolls are amazing 🤤“

“Great food & service by Kate💕“

“Had the best experience tonight at dinner!! The food was great and being on the water never better. Our server Izzy made our night so positive and fun!! She was sweet and attentive and having a great server really makes the night special!!“

“My husband and I went to Dune 18 last night for restaurant week and it was fantastic! The food is incredible and the staff is so friendly. We personally love the PEI mussels in the white wine garlic sauce and the shrimp tempura. I tried the spinach salad last night and it was delicious, the dressing is made in house and is so yummy. We tried the chocolate mousse cake & carrot cake last night, both of which were so tasty but the chocolate mousse cake was the best mousse cake I’ve ever had… Can’t wait to come back again soon!“

“I tried lefty’s for the first time tonight and ordered delivery. The food arrived fresh and hot and the burger was out of this world along side of their wings. Highly recommend to everyone one next time I will be dining in.“

“Always a 5 star meal, they never disappoint!“

“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!!!“

“Great food & friendly, attentive staff.“

“I love all your soups and chowders. Every year we buy a couple of quarts to bring home. This year, we added to our purchase a quart of the crab corn chowder. It was outstanding! I hope this becomes a permanent chowder going forward! Looking forward to next year!“

“WOW! Truly what a great time at the Marlin!! The food was fantastic and the staff was even better!!!! The bar back, Evan, was such a nice person and worked super hard. The kitchen expo Mike was extremely helpful and answered our questions with the ut-most confidence. What a great establishment!!!! We will be back!!“

“Black Eyed Susans is one of our absolute favorite restaurants on LBI, and it keeps us coming back every time we’re on the island.

One of the best things to come out of COVID was the addition of the outdoor patio. We love sitting outside, especially on a beautiful summer evening. The atmosphere is relaxed, welcoming, and perfectly captures the spirit of LBI.

The service is always exceptional. The staff is friendly, attentive, and consistently makes us feel like valued guests.

If you’re a wine lover, don’t miss Wine Wednesdays. Half-price bottles make an already great wine list even better. The selection is excellent, the pricing is fair, and it adds tremendous value to an already outstanding dining experience.

I also have to give a shoutout to their mini martinis. I have no idea why more restaurants don’t offer them. They’re the perfect size, let you try different cocktails throughout the meal, and make for a fun dining experience.

As for the food, I’ve tried just about everything on the menu and have never had a bad dish. The sourdough bread is fantastic, and my wife, who considers herself a true french fry connoisseur, swears they are the best french fries in the United States.

When you combine the quality of the food, the outstanding service, the wine program, the mini martinis, and the atmosphere, Black Eyed Susans delivers an incredible experience at a very fair price. It’s a place we look forward to visiting every time we’re back on LBI.“

“Great food - both the pizza and dinners. Salads are great too - a lot in them including hard boil eggs, roasted peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, green & black olives, onions, and of course lettuce - delicious! We highly recommend it!“

“The chowder was absolutely incredible. 5 stars. Our lunch was great. Not a person in our party walked away unhappy with their choices.“

“Sun Harbor never disappoints... consistently great food at a reasonable price..... Highly recommend! Great destination for boaters....“

“Very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. The fish is wonderful!“

“Consistently wonderful, a quintessential LBI restaurant. A favorite meal is the prime rib, always done to perfection.“

“good as always.....................“

“We used the Sea Shell for our wedding venue and can’t say enough nice things about it. For starters our planners were amazing, Brittany and Jaimee were always available to answer any questions we had. They set everything up just the way we wanted. The food during cocktail hour was to die for and all of our guests raved about it. The weather wasn’t in our favor in the morning and at first we were going to do the ceremony under the tiki hut but were able to change to the sand an hour before. Dinner was also amazing and everything was delicious. The Shell made a dream come true and we can’t thank them enough.“

“Really enjoyed our ladies night dinner. General Taos cauliflower was crispy. My scallops on risotto were amazing- perfectly searded, risotto was perfection. And priced right. I love the cocktails and I also love sitting in the garden bar area.“

“Awesome service and great breakfast ! The newest sleeper place to eat in Beach Haven.“

“Excellent food, excellent service“

“First time here this past Tuesday. The food was phenomenal. I took a friend from Brooklyn and she was very impressed also! We got the local oysters, New England clam chowder, Flounder picatta and the roasted chicken dish. All excellent!!“

“RUN don’t walk to this unassuming but incredibly delicious gem of a restaurant. It is a no frills kinda place, prices are the same as other seafood restaurants on the island so you’re not saving money other than on the tip because it’s a order at the counter and sit down kinda spot- but the seafood is SO FRESH, perfectly cooked, and delicious. Our family had lobster rolls ( best we had on the island so far), the mussels in the garlic white wine sauce, the stuffed shrimp and the little neck clams. They ran out of the scallops in brown butter sauce but everyone there said that it’s a must have item, we will definitely get it next time! John the owner who is front of house is a little bit of a character but I found it amusing. 10/10 for food! I don’t have photos bc we devoured it all so quickly.“

“Still the best clam chowder and you cannot tell me otherwise. The bread bowl is toasted perfectly. Good bands and entertainment. Staff is always nice, decent selection of beers and alcohol. Good food overall. Our staples are the chowder, potato skins, and wings but have had their sandwhiches which have been good as well.“

“DELICIOUS food, quick service, and the waitress was especially sweet to my 3 year old — brought her a coloring page and spoke directly to her. Highly recommend! We’ll be back for sure.“

“Nice food presentation. They had live music, which was a nice after dinner ending.“

“Food was great!! Service was excellent!! We will be back! Thank you“

“Absolutely Amazing!! We just had the most beautiful event at Bird and Betty’s! The staff was remarkable! They were attentive to our every need. The process of having this party from beginning to end was seamless with the help of Brie, the coordinator and her staff. The food and drinks exceeded our expectations!! The attention to details were on point! Thank you Bird and Betty’s for making our future bride’s dreams come true!! 🤍“

“Just a seriously good meal in a very friendly and comfortable spot. The chowder is not to be missed and my usually very picky 4 year old (seriously, sometimes he rejects pizza) absolutely loved the chicken finger kids platter.

We will absolutely be back!“

“The best ice cream! Highly recommend“

“Had a great stay for our first time here. Professional and extremely nice staff. Beautifully decorated for Christmas! Kids loved the pool.“

“My wife , grandson and myself went to the Grapevine tonight for the first time. Our waitress was Michelle and she couldn't have been any nicer ! Be ordered appetizers, wings , mozzarella sticks , etc. The food was delicious and Michelle checked on us multiple times and made our first time visit there extremely enjoyable ! We will definitely be back . Our 4 yr old grandson just loved her ! Thank you Grapevine and thank you Michelle. See you again .“

“We used the Sea Shell for our wedding venue and can’t say enough nice things about it. For starters our planners were amazing, Brittany and Jaimee were always available to answer any questions we had. They set everything up just the way we wanted. The food during cocktail hour was to die for and all of our guests raved about it. The weather wasn’t in our favor in the morning and at first we were going to do the ceremony under the tiki hut but were able to change to the sand an hour before. Dinner was also amazing and everything was delicious. The Shell made a dream come true and we can’t thank them enough.“