50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Ocean Grove

“My sister from Dallas & I ate there 3 times out of 6 nights- fabulous food!“

“good food good music good people!“

“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“

“Fresh and delicious seafood! All four members of my family got different meals, and we all loved our food. We'll definitely be back!“

“The most fresh, fabulous seafood you will ever eat (Lobster Bowl was off the hook!). The owners and staff were accommodating, very friendly and just down to earth nice/real people. Highly recommended, I will be back in the very near future. You hooked us PA folks!(no pun intended) Thank you!“

“Family business at its core. My wife and I found a gift certificate, not 9 days, not 9 months...but 9 years expired. When we arrived we had mentioned to the staff the circumstances and without hesitation management honored our gift certificate. Not expected but very much appreciated. Great people and great meal. We'll be back this summer!“

“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!“

“My mother, my daughter and myself recently ate here and it was AMAZING. The food, the service was just AMAZING. We will be returning for sure.“

“We finally made it into Klein’s and it did not disappoint. We sat outside in the water and enjoyed a delicious meal. The fish was so fresh and the serving sizes were very large. The Ahi bites appetizer was absolutely amazing and the halibut was the not only delicious but quite a large piece of fish. Lastly, the fish tacos were a favorite. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back.“

“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.“

“Great place for Seafood! Will definitely recommend to everyone!“

“Food and service were outstanding. Our waitress, Lauren, was wonderful. We will definitely be back 😊“

“Always a satisfying experience and seaside views♥️thank you!!“

“Love this place, coming for years. The service is super nice and friendly. The seafood is always top notch and fresh. I usually get my fried fish platter , raw oysters and clams, and lobster bisque. It is BYOB, but there is a bar across the street that sells cans of beer to go.“

“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.“

“Crazy story I'm here at the Seafood Festival at Bell Works. I was devouring the world's greatest lobster roll which caused me to literally drop it on the ground. The head honcho (he looked the part) was kind enough to give me another one. I love you guys!“

“So hard To find whole belly Clams in NJ. They were unbelievable! Everything else equally delicious can’t wait to come back! Staff was friendly and again, amazing and reasonably priced.“

“We have had our Hospice Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at Mr. Shrimp 2 years in a row now. The private party room is awesome and the food is great! They are wonderful to work with for a special event.“

“Excellent crab cake. Friendly staff“

“We sat outside where they had a great woman si.gi.g popular songs with her keyboard. Overall we had a great time. Also when there's a person entertaining like that ALWAYS TIP! That's how they mk most of they're money and if possible be generous!“

“We just had a bridal shower here and everything was wonderful! The food was delicious! The staff were so accommodating! Highly recommend! Five stars!“

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

“Had a great meal with great service and price.“

“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!“

“Go here a bit for the happy hours. Drink and food specials are fine. Service is good. Would be nice to have a $10 salad on the menu and the choice of fries vs. potato chips with the mini burgers.“

“A hidden pearl with quality, delicious food. We discovered the place randomly and were in awe with everything, from basic kids burger and grilled chicken to tuna bawl and my lobster Benedict. Random day off season and you guys do a better job than majority lobster places in the Hamptons.“

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

“What a wonderful restaurant. Upscale atmosphere and service. The food is beyond delicious! I look forward to returning!“

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

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

“Sea Food Salad taste like great sex !!!!!!!!! ?!!!!!!!! Whoaaaaaaaaa worth the 1.5 hour drive from Bergen County !“

“Absolutely had the best time at Sea Crab this past weekend! They have so much more than just a seafood boil that knocked our socks off! We started with Bao buns, Asian zing wings, grilled octopus, and sushi rolls that were just fantastic! Absolutely must try the Asian zing wings, Bao buns and sushi fresh from the sushi bar, all were such valid options that we will be back for! For entrees, we had the seafood boil that blew us away with a little bit of everything! The lobster was SO tender and the garlic and spices made the entire thing so tasty! My fiancé got the Porterhouse steak with roasted potatoes and asparagus and wow! So flavorful, seared perfectly and came out on a sizzling plate. Hands down one of the best experiences we’ve had from the food, cocktails and service! We will definitely be back asap.“

“It was Awesome! Best Branzino fish I ever had in NJ, the Riesling wine was also good, dessert was excellent and the staff was delightful and attentive, great job guys I give you 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“The food was so so delicious highly recommended. You will not be disappointed the people there were very friendly. I will definitely return.“

“Great restaurant. Beautiful setting and the staff was so pleasant and accommodating.“

“Great addition to the Jersey Shore area. Same quality Italian cuisine as the Legendary Gargiulos in Coney Island.“

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

“We chanced upon this place the weekend before Thanksgiving on our way to a concert pretty far from our home. I'm glad we did. The food was great and they were very helpful getting us fed and out of there in plenty of time for our concert. If we ever find ourselves in the area again, we'll stop by for sure.“

“We’ve been going to Illiano’s nearly 36 years. It’s been great since day 1. We usually do takeout and find the pizza, subs and garlic knots to be the best in Monmouth County. When we moved out of town about 3 years ago we tried to find something that was comparable and closer, but that didn’t work out so make the trip back just about every Friday night. We highly recommend them!“

“Great food and nice place to be“

“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“

“Awesome food! My Maui Sliders were the BEST! Tater Tots with Cheese were so good as well!“

“A gem. Fantastic atmosphere wonderful food. Met the owner Brad ....so enthusiastic and proud of what he is building. Highly recommended“

“I love this place. Great food, people, clean, friendly. Good vibe. Good music.“

“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.“

“The food and the service was excellent very reasonably priced and a very nice atmosphere“