50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Merchantville

“I’ve been twice with my Son, Cal and love the ambience, friendly staff and the menu items we tried. It’s not Olive Garden or Chilis but unique dishes of quality and flavor. The portions (for me) are large and sadly I haven made it to the tempting desserts. It is a byob but we also tried the Peach Iced Tea which was sweet and delicious. They also pack to go orders which seemed pretty busy. Their 2 for $30 dinners on Thursdays was more than we could finish but good the next day!“

“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.“

“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“

“Finally, my husband was able to get a reservation at SAO! It’s honestly crazy how fast spots disappear, gone within seconds.

We’ve been fans since their time at Mawn, so we had high expectations for this new spot, and it did not disappoint. As someone who is Cambodian and grew up in Cambodia for half my life, I can confidently say Chef Phila and his team really delivered.

Everything we ordered was delicious, but the spicy crab gravy noodles were our favorite, packed with bold flavor and real crab meat. A must-order! Every dish was cooked perfectly, and I loved how rich and flavorful everything was.

The space is a bit small, though. I’d love to see them expand so more people can experience Cambodian cuisine.

The staff were super friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better. Overall, it definitely lives up to the hype. Highly recommend if you want to try Cambodian food. This place truly hits the spot!“

“Very gorgeous place! Food was amazing.... staff was awesome... atmosphere was great for my 15 year wedding anniversary dinner!!!! That ribeye...100 out of 100! Mac n cheese 100 out of 100! The crab fried rice...100 out of 100! I'll be back for the lamb chops!“

“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👍🏻“

“We have been wanting to go here for a while and finally snagged a reservation for my birthday! It is worth all the hype and accolades. We ordered 6 plates and it was the perfect amount. The mussels are perfection, I could eat those everyday. The cavatelli - superb! Honesty, it was all amazing. The staff is so warm, welcoming and personable too. We can’t wait to go back!“

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

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

“Definitely one of my favorites spots and cheesesteak combo $16, great deal😋“

“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.“

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

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

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

“Yummy, good service, reasonable priced“

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Great menu, nice bar scene!“

“These are the best damn shrimp that’s Been around for a long time take our own cash only but I’ll tell you best shrimp if you like breaded shrimp these are beyond love this place anytime I’m down near this neighborhood. I have to stop and eat them take out and cash remember“

“Excellent service, staff and overall cleanliness and friendliness“

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

“First time customer Monday afternoon for Christmas lunch. Food was excellent and bartender Tracy was amazing! She ran the bar and dining room by herself. No wait and a warm and bubbly personality. We all loved her and will be back on Mondays. Great place“

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

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

“Good food. Good customer service.“

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

“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.“

“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!“

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

“Holy moly, this is a true hidden gem. The food was outstanding. A great menu and even better execution. I didn’t take pictures of everything but they wouldn’t do the food justice anyway. The pork chop was one of the best I’ve ever had. If you like pork chops like me you know that a juicy, tender, flavorful pork chop is the holy grail and this chef pulled it off. Everything we had was excellent. I’ll admit, I don’t like pumpkin but I tried my wife’s pumpkin risotto and I may be a convert. It’s amazing what a perfectly cooked pumpkin risotto can do. I can’t wait to come back to Philly and eat here again.

Drinks were also great and the bartender was a seasoned pro. Service all around was easy going and servers were just really nice people.

Run! Don’t know walk…“

“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 !“

“We are never disappointed here time after time always very good“

“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.“

“Lee and Kim are the absolute best people. They are kind, courteous and polite always. They work their butts off for their family and business. Just wish they didn't have to put that bulletproof glass up, that's just a shame. Safety first tho!“

“Delicious!! Will be going back!!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“I come all the way from Jersey for this seafood!!! I absolutely love it!! U can tell the food is made with love ❤️ The people are very welcoming and pleasant every time I go there!! I even got a birthday toast!!! I definitely recommend💯 The seafood salad is top tier🤌🏾“

“my first experience with jerk chicken... it was awesome. Thank you!“

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

“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.“

“Dom’s is the best seafood in the area! The food is delicious and very reasonably priced. All of the food is great! My favorite is the broiled shrimp .“

“I have been going there for years in the food is always very good....“

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