50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Ocean

“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!“

“Amazing food, view and atmosphere! Darrel and his team are top notch. Highly recommend lunch, dinner or happy hour at this spot!“

“Had great food and listened to great music! Really relaxed atmosphere and a good time!“

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

“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.“

“I had an incredible dining experience at Klein's Fish Market! The waterfront views from the deck seating provide the absolute perfect backdrop for a relaxing lunch or dinner by the river. The atmosphere is lively and inviting, making it a fantastic spot to enjoy fresh seafood with family and friends.

The food was absolutely outstanding. Every bit of seafood tasted exceptionally fresh, beautifully prepared, and packed with flavor. From the classic seafood platters to their fantastic sushi bar options, everything we ordered exceeded expectations. Pair that with their great craft cocktails, and you have the perfect recipe for an amazing meal.

The service was also top-notch—friendly, attentive, and very efficient despite the bustling crowd. Whether you are looking for a casual dockside bite or an excellent sit-down seafood dinner, this place delivers on all fronts. I highly recommend it and can't wait to return!“

“Came here twice so far both times was amazing. Service was great food was great. Nice atmosphere decor is great it’s a great hidden gem.“

“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.“

“buena comida y buen ervicio“

“Super delicious Italian cuisine, excellent dessert menu, super ambiance, free parking and to top it all off; you can stroll the boardwalk to enjoy the cool sea breeze of the Atlantic Ocean.“

“Great Drinks! Great Food! Tuna Tartare is the best I’ve had.“

“The dinner menu is the best. You can’t pick a dish that isn’t delicious.“

“I haven't been inside in quite awhile, but I've had the food recently, & it was just as great as I remembered it!“

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

“I had the pleasure of eating at this restaurant last week, food was amazing and the ambiance was great, staff was attentive to us. Bonus this business has a full line liquor store inside the restaurant and bar.“

“We ❤️ Four Winds! Their steak sandwich is a favorite of mine and my husband loves the prime rib! We love the cozy atmosphere!“

“Great venue and great people to work with.“

“Delicious food. The crab stuffed mushrooms were amazing. Highly recommend.“

“The food is so good in Marandola‘s restaurant.“

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

“Try the seafood chowder!! It’s the best secret on the shore.“

“I had a great experience at The Squire at Branches in West Long Branch. My food was absolutely delicious and came out quickly, exactly when I expected it, which made the whole visit even better. The service was outstanding, and both managers, Stacy and Faye, were amazing—friendly, attentive, and clearly dedicated to making sure guests are happy. Everything from the atmosphere to the quality of the food made this a place I’ll definitely be coming back to and recommending to others.“

“Great place, location and atmosphere“

“Visited this excellent restaurant for the first time today. Our experience was terrific. The food was delicious, great presentation and the service from our waiter David was outstanding.“

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

“We have been wanting to try this restaurant for a while now and finally decided to take the drive this evening and it was so worth it! The service was so personable and friendly! That said we knew it was going to be a good evening before even trying our food! Then we had the tuna pizza and ceviche PHENOMENAL! We asked if we could have chips with the ceviche and at first they were unsure but they made it happen and it was so good! We also tried three rolls and honestly they were some of the best we've ever had! We cannot wait to be back!“

“Got a pepperoni slice and a coke for $6. Slice was pretty big, alot of cheese and a lot of pepperoni which made it too heavy for the crust so I had to fold it. Very greasy but that's from all the pepperoni so id rather it be greasy with a lot of meat then not as much. Definitely will go back“

“Great food and nice place to be“

“Picked up 4 lobster rolls this afternoon. Incredible! Corn salad was equally amazing.😗“

“A wonderful evening with friends! We had never been here before and loved every moment we were here. The staff was super friendly and attentive, the food was served in a timely manner and was delicious. The views of the Navasink river at sunset added to the best dinner!“

“Absolutely outstanding!! Great atmosphere, great service, and fantastic food from appetizers to entrees to desserts! Have been to the original in Brooklyn many times over the years but this was our first time at Gargiulo’s in Tinton Falls and it did not disappoint. Spoke to Theresa at the end of the night and she was very welcoming and sweet. We will DEFINITELY be back! Not one negative thing to say about the entire experience.“

“I’m a member in Tampa Bay. These guys were very helpful. We had a great experience would definitely come again.“

“Had the Tricolore Salad with grilled shrimp today and it was DELICOUS!!!! Dad has the poke bowl and loved it. Service and atmosphere were great!“

“lovely little gem in Fair Haven! Met a friend here for lunch on a whim and was pleasantly surprised! Excellent service and The grilled shrimp entrée was perfect. Don’t believe everything you hear, try for yourself…“

“Had a delightful experience at Brielle House Bar & Grill. Very impressed with the menu and execution of all the dishes that we ordered. We were lucky to score an oversized booth, which was cozy. Nice pour on the wine. The place is spotless, elevated, but not at all stuffy. Staff made us feel so welcome. I am truly confused about the motive of a prior review I read on here. It cannot be the same place that we just enjoyed so much.“

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

“We went to see our friend Tommy Gannon play with his band. It was our first time there and we loved it. The food was great and reasonably priced. Will definitely go back.“

“Had a wonderful time. Food was excellent.“

“Just got my favorite, pizza, and it is the BEST!!“

“First time tonight. Service and Food great. can't wait to come back.“

“The food is fresh and beautifully presented. Waitstaff is so helpful. The restaurant is immaculate. Our favorite restaurant. It is worth the hour and a half drive to get there.“

“Went there with a party of 11. Everyone ordered something different and everyone's meal was excellent. And, the staff was extremely friendly and made everyone feel welcome. Wonderful experience.“

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

“I ordered dragon phoenix, vegetable lo mein, and sesame wonton, and they were all so delicious with the sesame wonton being so flavorful and the jumbo shrimp from the dragon phoenix taste so fresh and the chicken with white meat tastes so juicy and crunchy with great flavor

Vegetarian options: Veg lo mein and mix veg are both really good“

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

“The food is excellent. Fast service. Friendly staff. Pinnell was an excellent waiter. I give them 5 stars.“

“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 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“Great menu selection, delicious and fresh pizza, they use the best of ingredients on everything - staff is always friendly, best pizza spot out there“

“My Name Is Lisa Murphy and I am the owner of Real Talk 100 Radio Station out of Houston Texas and Real Talk Virginia Beach and Real Talk New Orleans. Here in New Jersey Celebrating my Best Friend of 37 years celebrating her 60th Birthday with a girl trip. We drove towards New York with no destination in site. Something we both wanted to do. We spent the day touring New Jersey and just wanted to order food to our Hotel Room. After looking at a bunch of restaurants we Selected Chicken Kitchen and boy oh boy from the service, portions, authentic flavors , prices, selection etc we would highly recommend them. Melissa got the 1 person Chicken dinner with mashed potatoes and Mac and cheese all delicious and way more than 1 person could eat. I got the jalapeño peppers and the Roman sandwich….. that sandwich was different juicy full of flavor and melted in my mouth. The peppers crispy and delicious. Give them a try you will not be disappointed. Thank you all the way from Virginia Beach and Houston Texas“

“Absolutely LOVE this place! Been going since I was a student at brookdale and now that I live in Lincroft I order here at least once a week. The entire staff is so nice. If you like good pizza and a family atmosphere, this is a great spot for you!“