The food was outstanding and the service was very friendly. We chose to sit outside since the indoor area was quite loud, and it was perfect. The sushi was incredible, I would definitely return.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Brogan Wu
BEST sushi down the shore! I had honestly given up on finding quality, true sashimi-grade sushi in Ocean / Monmouth County and assumed I’d have to settle for over-sauced, fried specialty rolls (which, don't get me wrong, I also love), but SLSF completely nails the sushi experience.
Chef Leon is the absolute best. He’s so welcoming and incredibly talented, and his hospitality at the sushi bar alone keeps us coming back. Every piece of nigiri is perfectly crafted, and it’s clear how much pride he takes in his work. He so very generously let me try a piece of hoho-niku sashimi that I will think about literally for many months to come. My only wish would be that they did a fuller omakase offering on a daily basis, but I do believe they have some omakase events/nights.
The service is always super great, and even the non-seafood dishes are thoughtfully prepared and well done. My boyfriend loves the bolognese here, and the wedge is a total knockout.
If you can snag one of the four seats at the sushi bar, you’ll have the best experience possible.
MUST TRY the Chutoro Caviar, Toro Salmon, and Yellowtail Chili Crunch. I also love the Kamikaze and Spicy Lobster crunch roll but the nigiri here really is the star of the show.
Huge thanks to CHEF LEON and the entire SLSF team for bringing something so authentic and special to the Jersey Shore! The owners should be very proud of the team they've put together and the dishes they put out (as I am sure they are)!!
Note: I did ask the Sushi Chef his name so I could write this review and he wrote down Leon, but it actually might have been Chef Li based on their Instagram account* could of been autocorrect on my phone - either way the Sushi Chef ROCKS
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian M
Avoid getting the lobster roll. Not worth the $38 spent on it. The portion size is too small for this price point. The way it's plated doesn't do it any justice either, the portion size is exaggerated further by it lol
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Will S
I’ve been here a few times and always leave disappointed in the food. Burger dry, sushi overly salty, etc.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Elvis Guillermo
Went there for the first time from a friend’s recommendation who loves this place and he was spot on the food was great. The sushi to desert were amazing. The flan was made perfect that’s a hard desert to make consistently.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diane McHugh
I ordered the summer scallops. Absolutely delicious! Perfectly prepared! The meal was a small portion though and without anything else like a salad included, I walked away not even close to full. The dining area was very noisy to the point I had great trouble hearing my dinner companion. It was similar to a noisy bar. I would ask to sit outside. Service was friendly and very efficient. I will not likely return. $48 for a dinner that left me hungry and the noisy atmosphere that left me a bit stressed, isn’t my type of restaurant.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Gabby Gk
The food was good we had a great meal but the teenage servers (entire staff ) we’re not properly trained with the correct customer service skills
(To the owner don’t smack talk me in your reply)
Randy Wittgen
Wow! Great food right in the center of Spring Lake. And open for dinner. Lovely space, great food, but…someone has to inform management that a completely pleasurable dining experience includes friendly, smiling staff. Only the lovely young lady who cleared our plates did so with a smile.
Nicole Bencsik
The food was delicious. I loved the sushi! I just can’t imagine being a waitress and not smiling ONCE to my customers.
Howie Ronay
The best restaurant experience in years! Every bite is so good, it's practically ridiculous. Is this quality of food even legal???
Some of the freshest fish I’ve tasted in any seafood/sushi restaurant. It’s a True ocean to table restaurant
Justin
What a wonderful meal and overall experience at Spring Lake Seafood. The property itself is beautifully detailed; a stunning yet relaxing and enjoyable space.
The food was phenomenal. Incredibly fresh and creative dishes, well prepared with good depth of flavor, without trying too hard. Everything hit the mark well. We started with a salad course, I had the Bibb salad, which was delicious with fuji apples, candied walnuts, goat cheese champagne vinaigrette. Pretty sure the candied walnuts were made in-house, they had the perfect amount of crunch! My wife had the caesar, again spot on yummy salad.
I walked past the service counter and saw they have a DRY AGER for their TUNA, which I have NEVER seen in a seafood restaurant. I'm a huge fan of dry aged beef, so seeing this put a big smile on my face. This place nerds out on the little touches, I love that. I got the bluefin tuna flight to sample the tuna and I will tell you it's the best tuna sushi I've ever had, so so good.
Our main course we got crabcakes, and again they did top notch work. They used a remoulade that I've only ever had similar to (and have sought out since) at Del Frisco's but with less spice. I usually prefer broiled, but the crabcake had a perfect crust that didn't take away from the overall texture of the generous lump inside. They came paired with fingerling potatoes with a light sautee, and these brussel sprouts with this very unique sour citrus spicy flavor profile that I really enjoyed, full of flavor.
Brad and Lula have a winner on their hands. Simply put, Spring Lake seafood is a 10/10, just go and you'll be blown away!
Thomas E
This place is awesome! The BEST sushi you will find down the shore and no where else even comes close.
Greg Demo
For the prices they charge i dont want to feel like im in a cafeteria. Food was average at best and very loud in there. Couldve went to Cuzins with much better food and quieter, for less money and we drink there.
Jessica Calise
Great food, vibe and delish mocktails! Love all the small details like their branded sodas. Would highly recommend.
The food was outstanding and the service was very friendly. We chose to sit outside since the indoor area was quite loud, and it was perfect. The sushi was incredible, I would definitely return.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
BEST sushi down the shore! I had honestly given up on finding quality, true sashimi-grade sushi in Ocean / Monmouth County and assumed I’d have to settle for over-sauced, fried specialty rolls (which, don't get me wrong, I also love), but SLSF completely nails the sushi experience.
Chef Leon is the absolute best. He’s so welcoming and incredibly talented, and his hospitality at the sushi bar alone keeps us coming back. Every piece of nigiri is perfectly crafted, and it’s clear how much pride he takes in his work. He so very generously let me try a piece of hoho-niku sashimi that I will think about literally for many months to come. My only wish would be that they did a fuller omakase offering on a daily basis, but I do believe they have some omakase events/nights.
The service is always super great, and even the non-seafood dishes are thoughtfully prepared and well done. My boyfriend loves the bolognese here, and the wedge is a total knockout.
If you can snag one of the four seats at the sushi bar, you’ll have the best experience possible.
MUST TRY the Chutoro Caviar, Toro Salmon, and Yellowtail Chili Crunch. I also love the Kamikaze and Spicy Lobster crunch roll but the nigiri here really is the star of the show.
Huge thanks to CHEF LEON and the entire SLSF team for bringing something so authentic and special to the Jersey Shore! The owners should be very proud of the team they've put together and the dishes they put out (as I am sure they are)!!
Note: I did ask the Sushi Chef his name so I could write this review and he wrote down Leon, but it actually might have been Chef Li based on their Instagram account* could of been autocorrect on my phone - either way the Sushi Chef ROCKS
Food: 5
Service: 5
Avoid getting the lobster roll. Not worth the $38 spent on it. The portion size is too small for this price point. The way it's plated doesn't do it any justice either, the portion size is exaggerated further by it lol
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
I’ve been here a few times and always leave disappointed in the food. Burger dry, sushi overly salty, etc.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Went there for the first time from a friend’s recommendation who loves this place and he was spot on the food was great. The sushi to desert were amazing. The flan was made perfect that’s a hard desert to make consistently.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered the summer scallops. Absolutely delicious! Perfectly prepared! The meal was a small portion though and without anything else like a salad included, I walked away not even close to full. The dining area was very noisy to the point I had great trouble hearing my dinner companion. It was similar to a noisy bar. I would ask to sit outside. Service was friendly and very efficient. I will not likely return. $48 for a dinner that left me hungry and the noisy atmosphere that left me a bit stressed, isn’t my type of restaurant.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
The food was good we had a great meal but the teenage servers (entire staff ) we’re not properly trained with the correct customer service skills
(To the owner don’t smack talk me in your reply)
Wow! Great food right in the center of Spring Lake. And open for dinner. Lovely space, great food, but…someone has to inform management that a completely pleasurable dining experience includes friendly, smiling staff. Only the lovely young lady who cleared our plates did so with a smile.
The food was delicious. I loved the sushi! I just can’t imagine being a waitress and not smiling ONCE to my customers.
The best restaurant experience in years! Every bite is so good, it's practically ridiculous. Is this quality of food even legal???
Restaurantji Recommends
Some of the freshest fish I’ve tasted in any seafood/sushi restaurant. It’s a True ocean to table restaurant
What a wonderful meal and overall experience at Spring Lake Seafood. The property itself is beautifully detailed; a stunning yet relaxing and enjoyable space.
The food was phenomenal. Incredibly fresh and creative dishes, well prepared with good depth of flavor, without trying too hard. Everything hit the mark well. We started with a salad course, I had the Bibb salad, which was delicious with fuji apples, candied walnuts, goat cheese champagne vinaigrette. Pretty sure the candied walnuts were made in-house, they had the perfect amount of crunch! My wife had the caesar, again spot on yummy salad.
I walked past the service counter and saw they have a DRY AGER for their TUNA, which I have NEVER seen in a seafood restaurant. I'm a huge fan of dry aged beef, so seeing this put a big smile on my face. This place nerds out on the little touches, I love that. I got the bluefin tuna flight to sample the tuna and I will tell you it's the best tuna sushi I've ever had, so so good.
Our main course we got crabcakes, and again they did top notch work. They used a remoulade that I've only ever had similar to (and have sought out since) at Del Frisco's but with less spice. I usually prefer broiled, but the crabcake had a perfect crust that didn't take away from the overall texture of the generous lump inside. They came paired with fingerling potatoes with a light sautee, and these brussel sprouts with this very unique sour citrus spicy flavor profile that I really enjoyed, full of flavor.
Brad and Lula have a winner on their hands. Simply put, Spring Lake seafood is a 10/10, just go and you'll be blown away!
This place is awesome! The BEST sushi you will find down the shore and no where else even comes close.
For the prices they charge i dont want to feel like im in a cafeteria. Food was average at best and very loud in there. Couldve went to Cuzins with much better food and quieter, for less money and we drink there.
Great food, vibe and delish mocktails! Love all the small details like their branded sodas. Would highly recommend.
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