50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Stone Harbor

“When I am at the shore and I think seafood, I think Back Bay Seafood. Honestly, best crab cakes I ever had. And let’s not forget the broiled scallops, and stuffed shrimp, and the list goes on! Amazing food, high quality, and excellent customer service. Not to mention, family-owned business that appreciates their customers and are dedicated to providing quality meals, the kind you eat with your friends and family and make those down-the-shore memories. Can’t say enough good things about Back Bay, except I’ll be back real soon!“

“Thank you for an amazing memorable birthday dinner. A true gem of Stone Harbor.“

“WoW WoW WoW ! Today was my first time dining here and it certainly won’t be my last. Everything was incredible. Shrimp tempura for a starter and it was outstanding. The salmon dish was out of this world and like no other salmon entrée I have ever had. You will not be disappointed and the service was top notch! Well Done jays on third“

“My family and I have made it a tradition to go to Water Lily the last several years when we visit Stone Harbor. The food is always delicious, it is clean and the people are very warm and welcoming.“

“My wife and I really enjoyed dinner. We had fish tacos that were absolutely fantastic.“

“Everything was perfect!! Food was outstanding! Service was fantastic. Very chill atmosphere. I highley recommend.“

“We LOVEDDD IT! I was a little nervous about the price of the Mahi Tacos but holy heck- they were INCREDIBLE!!!!!!! We will definitely be back!!!“

“I had a great experience at The Lobster House. The place was pretty busy when I went, but it had a nice atmosphere and was worth the visit. I ordered the crab cakes with fries and coleslaw, and everything was really good and fresh. The bread they brought to the table was amazing too!

I also had a drink that I really enjoyed. The service was good, and I liked the overall atmosphere of the restaurant. There are also some interesting displays and things to see around the property.

If you’re in the Cape May area and looking for good seafood, I definitely recommend checking out The Lobster House. I would come back again!“

“We tried Mike’s while on vacation in 2023 and knew we would be back! Worth the drive from OCNJ. Takeout is packed very well and portions are always enough for leftovers. Really like it here!“

“Delicious food. Never disappoints !“

“We were down the past couple of weekends in North Wildwood, stopped at one of our favorites and got great-sized Maryland crabs the one weekend and, then, last night some clams & lobster tails. Always a pleasure seeing the staff. Always fast & friendly“

“Need to give a shoutout to Son of a sailor. We went for the first time tonight and we were blown away by the hot lobster rolls. Best we have had. Crazy amount of meat and super tasty, perfectly cooked! Don’t hesitate to try it. Amazing!! 🦞can’t wait to go back!“

“Simply amazing! Perfect food, service and view. The best restaurant at the Jersey shore.“

“Food is great, awesome salad bar and amazing service“

“Everyone raves about Mike’s. We’ve been there and it’s good. Last night, we tried Marie’s. Wow, just wow. Do yourself a favor and try Marie’s. Just outstanding. Everyone had a terrific meal and the service was outstanding.“

“Wish I could go back to the days when "Old Man Menz" and his daughter would serve us his fabulous meals and chat with us. What a family! We ate there soooooo many times and my family just loved it. We went there in the early 70's and 80's . What a place......it was a real experience. THANK YOU, MR. MENZ. You were so special!“

“awesome definitely will be back!“

“our server, jennifer, was so friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, efficient and one of the best servers i ever had. Sean, the manager and sommelier was so knowledgeable about wine and gave us great a recommendation on an exquisite bottle of wine, which paired perfectly with our dinner. this restaurant surpassed our expectations“

“One word! Delicious! Will be visiting again next year!“

“Easy ordering online and pickup. Great directions on how to steam everything and soooo yummy! Get extra shrimp and crab you won't regret it....amazing!“

“Worst experience of my life! I had my micro wedding here and was charged for things I didn't get. No drinks were verbally offered they just had a separate table with pitchers of water on it. We paid $100 extra to have a table set up with lemonade and or iced tea pre ceremony. I was supposed to be able to set up my wedding favors on this table as well. The seafood dish was supposed to have scallops in it and we noticed they omitted them. In the private beach area where we were supposed to have our ceremony they had an event going on up to 15 minutes before my ceremony. They had picnic tables alongside the ceremony just overlaping and pushed against the fence I had to ask them to move so they would not be in my pictures. I had barely any time to set up decorations. The air-conditioning was broke supposedly in the whole restaurant they could not even provide fans so my guests were very hot and uncomfortable. The upstairs was supposed to be our rain plan but we asked if we could have everything up there and the GM would not allow us to move to the upstairs that was air-conditioned and not being used but I was allowed to change into my dress upstairs. We were told it cost more to have it upstairs. I felt like considering the air conditioner not working they should have moved us. Honestly I could go on and on but I'm too exhausted! I felt like I missed out on a lot of photo opportunities and moments bc of how hot and uncomfortable everyone was!“

“We've ordered 'Build Your Own Pot' twice from Topsail, OC. All fresh seafood...lobster, scallops, shrimp and crab. We highly recommend. It was so easy to steam on the stovetop! We grilled steaks and had a DELICIOUS dinner for eight at our shore house. We will be ordering again for this 4th of July!“

“I stick to two items that never disappoint: the French Onion soup served in a crock and the hot roast beef w/horseradish and au jus for dipping. The onions are caramelized perfectly so they don't get mushy. The roast beef is lean, tender, and flavorful and the fresh horseradish gives plenty of bite. Hasn't changed in 20+ years; comfort food that spans the generation!“

“Well, this summer we decided to take a trip to Wildwood. We did some research regarding places to stay and of course restaurants. Well, we found a very nice motel. Well anyway, one morning we went out to one of the recommended restaurants, and happened to notice this restaurant across the street called pasta pesto. We noticed there was some signage outside regarding Tuesday night martinis special Thursday night prime rib special so we decided to venture there on Tuesday night. Well first of all the surroundings were very inviting along with a very relaxing atmosphere. So we had the martinis specials, which were very cheap and actually very very good. The service was awesome and we met the one lady there named Peg who is very very nice. Well, then, we decided to go back Thursday night for prime rib night. He had the prime rib, which was more then he even expected and I had the ravioli with meatballs. Both dishes were very, very good again. The service was excellent. The atmosphere was very relaxing plus it was very busy that Thursday night, which I’m not surprised. So I would highly recommend this restaurant if you are in the Wildwood area. We definitely would go there again for dinner. Unfortunately, I only took a few pictures, and hopefully it captured the relaxing atmosphere of this establishment.“

“Hi I want to sing my praises to two of your waitresses that went above and beyond during our meals while vacationing in Wild Woods. Our first Experience and 2nd we had the pleasure of having “Niki” and truly we could not ask for better service than she offered,her tone,her understanding and the way she treated my toddler is immeasurable and the small details that were paid attention to were not found in other establishments we tried. I hope she knows how valued and appreciated she is by our family! We stopped in for one last meal before heading back to MD and we were cared for. A waitress I don’t re call a name but long curly hair,and a smile that lit up a room and was welcoming,her table side manner was fantastic she joked with us and also treated my daughter remarkably well where again other establishments frowned upon her questions or acted as she wasn’t talking. Furthermore,Noticing the whole atmosphere was a fantastic vibe, Everyone was smiling and working as a team. Can’t wait to return !“

“Everything is delicious 😋“

“This is the spot if you are looking for great food and a family friendly atmosphere! The food was perfect, zero issues. This is the spot you want to spend your hard earned money, a family business. The highlight was talking to Joe and his wife. He is surrounded by his family and it shows that he is proud that they are all working together and serving a great product. This will be our new spot when we come on vacation! See you next year Joe!“

“Great food and beautiful sunsets“

“food was absolutely amazing, staff was kind, and attentive but not annoyingly over. Definitely will be back when we come back to avalon“

“Our bus tour took us to the Boathouse for lunch and we all agreed it was the best meal of the trip. Fried shrimp was amazing and the staff was very attentive.“

“Great dinner waitresses were great fast service excellent meal“

“I didn’t get any pics i am so sad about that! First i would like to start off that JoJo was an amazing server. The clams were delicious. We ordered calamari which was extra crispy! My husband had the fried flounder, my daughter had the lobster roll and my son had the lobster grilled cheese. The lobster was delightful but the grilled cheese was outstanding. I had the homemade crabcake! Wow! So Good !!“

“was really good and the service was great. Unfortunately, the kids’ meals were way too expensive at $16 each, especially with no kids drinks included. Alcohol is also on a separate bill since they get the drinks from the restaurant next door. Overall, we enjoyed the food, but the prices are just way too high for us to come back.“

“had lunch and dinner there today....was good and the waitress was very nice.“

“My family & I came here for my grandma's 81st birthday & we loved it! Will definitely be back soon! Diane was our server - she was so sweet & made us feel the most welcome & comfortable! Would love to see her again next time we're here!“

“One of our favorite spots!!!Good food and great kid friendly atmosphere!“

“Great food great service. Daniele our server was super sweet and so accommodating“

“Just picked up a container of their She Crab soup at Stone Harbor Farmers Market. All I can say is delish!! I’ll be back for more!“

“every year my extended family and i go ( 20+ people) here during the summer and the service is amazing. the seafood here is amazing along with all their other food. I remember coming here as a kid and having a great time playing in a sandbox they had. I recommend lobster, crab, and chicken parm.“

“Awesome bar and atmosphere“

“Outstanding service and top quality food!!! Amazing and delicious. Definitely our new go to place. Frank and his team are awesome!“

“I grew up near the Chesapeake Bay and can tell you that Canal Side does crabs right. Their own seasoning blend is very good and they sell bags of it. The local crabs are just a bit smaller on average than Chesapeake crabs but that's ok, their flavor is great! 🦀“

“Very much enjoyed my delicious order of Singapore noodles and pork fried rice. The owner is very sweet and friendly also. Will be back to dine-in soon!!“

“Delightful experience, beautiful property & wonderful ambience. LOVE that our Cape May Court House has such a special place for an elegant Sunday brunch. We sat at Katie's table, and she was delightful & efficient. We all enjoyed our food - my husband raved about the Ricotta Pancakes. Our friends had the omelet, and the Breakfast Burger. Raves all around! The pastry basket contained a delicious assortment; Katie generously brought out a second basket. We walked in with a bottle of sparkling Rosé to accompany brunch - an ice bucket magically appeared without us saying a word! The friends we dined with had a family event in the back solarium two months ago, which was wonderful according to their review. Brunch was absolutely lovely, and set the tone for a relaxing Sunday!“

“My husband and I visited Carmen’s Seafood Restaurant and had a wonderful experience. We ordered the seafood boil which was perfect. Our waitress was very personable and was quite successful in providing us with our food, promptly. The seafood was cooked to our perfection and delicious. Carmen’s Seafood Restaurant rates 100%.“

“The food is decent but this location is all about where you are seated. Previously we were under the blue awning adjacent to Two Mile Landing and it was awesome. This time we were seated back by the bar in the middle of the deck. Tables were packed tight and people on top of you . Probably the worst outdoor seating area in the entire place. Highly recommend you be specific on where you want to sit instead of just selecting outdoor area as this was awful.“

“Great customer service first of all and let me tell you about the food! The Maryland crab soup is flavorful and delicious, you know your eating crab soup. And next stuffed shrimp w/ crab imperial and stuffed mushrooms are great tasting. Also bacon wrapped scallops are a hit, try w/ sweet chili sauce. The lobster roll sandwich is made to perfection. Delicious!And to top it all off key lime pie & peanut butter cake were fantastic.“

“Love the location in Townsend Inlet and close to the beach. Spacious and clean condo with room to spread out with our group. Can catch the jitney to the bars and other restaurants.“

“My sister and I stopped by Port Marina for a quick late lunch, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our day! The atmosphere is beautiful, with stunning marina views and a relaxing coastal vibe. The food was fresh and delicious, the drinks were excellent, and everything was presented beautifully. A special thank you to Ava, who provided attentive, friendly service from start to finish. She made us feel welcome and checked on us just the right amount, making for a wonderful dining experience. If you’re looking for a great waterfront spot in Cape May with delicious food, great cocktails, and exceptional service, Port Marina is definitely worth a visit. We’ll absolutely be back!“