50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Merchantville

“This place is amazing, so much so I hesitated on letting to many people know because I want to keep it all for me? It’s such a earthly peaceful vibe an atmosphere, as soon as you enter You are often greeted by the owner who is so real an down to earth! They have live music on Wednesday an Friday (always amazing) as well, an the food is “delicious “ Usually you have to go to Philly to experience a intimate setting like this so it’s a blessing to have this right in midst of us right here in NJ,“

“I thoroughly enjoyed the food. You must try the Happy Happy Drunk.“

“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.“

“Over the top experience. Everything was perfect.“

“The Food was Fresh ad Incredible“

“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👍🏻“

“Peyton, our server was the best. Really looked out for us. Took great care of us on my birthday. Beautiful restaurant.
Our Manhatten and old fashioned were great.
Rib eye was delish. Chilean sea bass had the best soy glaze.
Save room for desserts. What we tried were fabulous. Raspberry sorbet so yummy.“

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

“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.“

“Always a Pleasure to have a Pleasure Platter. The lobster Bisque is my favorite.“

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

“I love everything about this place. I started coming here looking for a quick place for lunch close to my job. They have the freshest shrimp rolls with the freshest seafood I’ve ever had? I’m completely addicted. I took my co-workers there for lunch and they all were completely happy with their order. I come here often, and my coworkers said they’re definitely returning also. This place is tops for quality, speed, freshness, presentation all at good prices.

Parking: They have a good sized free parking lot.“

“An easy 5 stars! Every bite of our omakase dinner was delicious. Very fresh fish! Service was attentive and it was spectacular getting to watch the chef work his magic up close. The ambiance was pleasant. I also appreciated that they accommodated my husband and I as pescatarians.

Dietary restrictions: Accommodated pescatarian“

“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.“

“Good food. Good customer service.“

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

“really good food and good defiantly recommend going there again“

“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.“

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

“We dined at Max’s last evening for Valentine’s Day. The special four course menu had a variety of options and the food was cooked to perfection. The place was full, yet the service remained professional and upbeat. We will definitely be back soon!“

“Great menu, nice bar scene!“

“You will not be disappointed, from the ambiance, the friendly, professional service and the delicious food!“

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

“This might be one of the best ayce hot pot places I’ve been to!

You place your orders for meat via an iPad and all other foods (vegetables/fish balls/tofu etc) are self serve like a buffet. The meat comes out quickly and is good quality. The servers are very attentive and do a great job of taking away empty plates and replacing napkins. There are also some prepared foods, fruits, and desserts at the self serve station, as well as a full sauce bar. Drinks are located in the fridge (non alcoholic) and self serve, and are the classic Asian drinks like milk tea, aloe drink, and soy milk.

All tables have one large burner/one pot, so I wouldn’t recommend coming with a part of more than 4-5 people“

“Illata has become our favorite Fitler Square restaurant, and we've been in the neighborhood for 22 years. It's a little gem, nestled on Gray's Ferry Ave just steps from South Street. The staff is extraordinarily pleasant and helpful, and the food is - in a word- exquisite. All delicious, all prepared beautifully, a very balanced menu of seafood, red meat and vegetarian options. Their desserts are divine!
But perhaps the most amazing, and extremely reasonable addition, to the menu is their sourdough bread- hearty and flavorful, with a perfect slightly chewy feel on the tongue. We've taken to order some to go!
Don't miss this extraordinary experience.
Fred and Marnie Henretig“

“The host was welcoming and warm, setting a friendly tone for the day. They made us feel valued as soon as we walked in. Our server, Dawn, checked in at just the right moments, ensuring we had everything we needed, like refilling drinks before we even asked. We felt completely taken care of thanks to Manager Leonara's proactive approach to ensuring our needs were met throughout the day. We are definitely coming back again with our 5 kids. Highly recommended. Zhiel/William“

“Delicious!! Will be going back!!!“

“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.“

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

“Customer service was exceptional. Seating area was a bit small but everyone was so friendly and worked as a team. Honestly the best service I ever had. I went for restaurant week and ordered the shrimp creole. Omg I cleaned my plate and was still salivating over the idea of more when I got home. My partner ordered the crab soup and the salmon. Eyes rolled in the back of his head y’all. Everything was so well and for my first time they left a lasting impression. Would definitely dine here again. I’m just disappointed the shrimp creole isn’t on the regular menu.“

“Yummy, good service, reasonable priced“

“We’ve been looking for a seafood place that similar to our favorite seafood restaurant back in Colorado and here it is! So delicious and worth the bucks. Their clam chowder tastes so good as well and lots of flavors. We recommend this place!“

“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.“

“Took my mom there for dinner and we both had the chicken parm. Delicious!!!! Melony, our waitress, was the best. Good and service were outstanding. I can’t wait to go back.“

“I really wish I could give a stellar review because the food is absolutely fabulous here. Not to mention, they will modify anything on the menu to food specifications, for instance for me who can't have gluten, eats only seafood and no cheese. Yes, they work with this with ease and everything is delicious.

The reason I can't give an amazing review is because having gone twice now, the first time our service was excellent and the second time more recently the service was very poor. Our food came out at different times to the table and as a group of four it was very disruptive. Also, many tables were turned over before we even got half way through our meal. I'm not sure what happened to be honest. I will say this was not our experience the first time we went and given how amazing the food is we will try it again.

The response from the owner that he would reach out was completely false. It is over 2 weeks now and I have heard nothing. For me, the irony was I was actually planning to come back out. But now…. ?‍♀️.

Dietary restrictions: They will modify any item on the menu to meet your needs. They are very good with handling gluten concerns particularly.“

“I love supporting local businesses and captain's choice is on of my go to spots for beer or a seafood platter. He definitely has great prices on beer. He also sells wine as well as other alcohol drinks and cigarettes. My only complaint is that when you order the fried flounder platter they always give such a tiny amount of fries not even a handful of fries. I wish they would give you more fries with the meal. Also there the only place in the Mayfair area in my knowledge that sells cups of Philadelphia water ice all year around which I absolutely love.“

“Great seafood restaurant in the Fairmount area!!!“

“We held an 80th birthday party at Verona. The service was top notch and owners beyond accommodating. The guests said they want to come back! The clams casino is my favorite. The outdoor seating is great.“

“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.“

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

“First time trying seafood haven , I got the bedrock platter & omgggg it was so good & seasoned perfectly!! ❤️👏🏽😋“

“It's in a difficult spot, but the owner is magnificent. I have been eating there for 20 years and the food quality has not changed.

Parking: There is always street parking. And it's usually about a half hour wait. But good things come to those who wait. ;)“

“They have absolutely amazing food!!! Excellent service. Unbelievable portions. I will go back again & again!“

“just had a delicious lunch. seafood dish was amazing and husband's fish was fresh and tasty. Extremely excellent service.“

“We love sharks! wing nights snd daily specials! Always top notch service“

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

“I recently went to Thailand this year and wanted to find a local Philly Thai food spot because I missed it so much. This place did not disappoint!!!!! I am SO excited to go back again. The service was great! The staff was so sweet. The food was incredible!! The menu has a great variety of things so there is something yummy for everyone and it’s BYOB. I can’t wait to try the wings🤤“

“True hospitality! I arrived last night after evacuating from Florida. Kenja and the executive chef brought me to tears because of the hospitality, warmth and concern for me and the people of Florida. 🫶🏼. This is what a high end restaurant is supposed to be. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.“

“The place is old and reminds me of chickn lickn in Logan when I was growing up
The food is perfection
Prices are great
The lady took my money. However, she checked the camera to see if I gave her the right bill
I love the food but might not patronize due to the rudeness“

“Food is delicious, prices are reasonable! 🦀🦐❤️🦐🦀“