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A-1 Seafood Center

3.1 (15 reviews)
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Closed • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Kyle C.

Sometimes I really am curious and baffled by the audacity of people and the quality of their product and the pricing. Walking in a part of me wanted to say "wow this is old and dinghy like an old house boat" then I snap out of it and realize this place is selling food for human consumption. Cash only... of course, frozen seafood that looks like it's been in these freezers since 2009. The people there seemed very nice and old school but I walked out without buying anything. I went to acme and literally got a huge and beautiful lobster tail for half the price of theirs. My fantasy of getting "better" seafood because it's a mom and pop shop is gone. I think I will stick with the supermarkets. I am not trying to bash anyone either but I call it like I see it and this place probably will be closed in the near future unless they lower their prices or up the quality. Good luck

Scott N.

What a cool little place. I must have passed it hundreds of times on the road to Seaside or to a place to eat on Fisher, and not realized just what type of seafood they had other then craps (in my mind), I kept going. To be honest, the outside didn't impress me and since the building is set back from the road, it's easy to pass it plus you have Gregory's (what's with the attitude when you walk in Gregory's?) and Pisces which up to this point was my favorite place to get seafood in Toms River for takeout. Well, I stopped in and loved the fact that the majority of clams, crabs, and sea scallops were harvested for the most part from local waters and so would be fresh for the day. They also import some fish, fresh oysters, crab legs (monsters they were), and other sea food for the freezer. The day I went, they had snails. I've never eaten them before but after seeing the huge amount of snails, I might go back and try and talk the wife into cooking them for me. (I'll burn the house down, trust me with my cooking abilities). I mentioned the outside. It needs a makeover which is probably why I passed it so much but I'm starting to eat more and more seafood(allergic for 4 decades and it seems to have dropped off) as a way of eating healthy so I walked in. I could always walk out but I found myself talking to the owner (over 30 years now) and a friend that works there and both were knowledgable about their offerings and where they came from and different ways to prepare the seafood. They offered samples to try out and I felt welcome to this local business. I'm sure I talked their ears off and they listened patiently to my ramblings about my lack of understanding about seafood. This is an old school seafood place, take out only. I can imagine that it hasn't changed much in 30 years. While I was there, more locals kept coming in and out and considering the counter space is limited, I can imagine the A1 Seafood Service selling out of product easily on a good day. They close after the 1st of Jan for 3 months but I'll be back before then for the Sea Scallops and might try the crabs (which would be my first time eating crabs that were fresh when I cooked them). Give them a try and tell them Scott the printer repair guy told you about them. Maybe you'll get a sample of crap cakes they make themselves.

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Ortley Seafood Market

Ortley Seafood Market

4.3(64 reviews)
4.4 mi
•$$

We were visiting the shore and had the inclination to make our first seafood boil. Thankfully we…read morefound Ortley Seafood Market. The fish was incredibly fresh and the pricing was very reasonable. We tried to ask some qs, but didn't get a lot of help. That being said, it was a Saturday morning and very busy so we won't fault them for that. I'm sure that's not the case on a normal day. Definitely head to Ortley if you're in need of some very fresh fish!

We learned why this has been a local favorite for so long: the seafood here is super fresh &…read moreamazing! Our order was ready in a flash: 1lb clam strips - fresh & hot, with cocktail & tartar sauces 1/2lb shrimp salad - plump shrimp in a simple mayo, celery, who knows what else dressing Jumbo shrimp cocktail - these huge shrimp were 3 bites each, & needed nothing else but lemon & cocktail sauce I had never seen crab sauce before - it's apparently one whole crab per container of red sauce! There was an empty shelf in the fridge & we learned that it was clam sauce that was so popular it was sold out (made in the morning). Both the New England & the Manhattan chowders sounded tempting, as was the jambalaya & lobster rolls. So tempting, that we came back the very next morning to have the same lunch & also pre-order 4 paellas to go. A couple hours later, the hot paella was packed securely for us. It was heavy, and looked & smelled amazing. It fed a lot of impressed people! Warm service, seats to eat in, lots of people coming to take out or get seafood to cook at home. This is the place for fresh seafood!

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Ortley Seafood Market - Fried Soft Shell Crabs

Fried Soft Shell Crabs

Ortley Seafood Market - Fried Flounder

Fried Flounder

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Atlantic Offshore Fishery - Shrimp tempura roll and WOW roll

Atlantic Offshore Fishery

4.4(650 reviews)
11.9 mi
•$$$

I don't know how a fishery-meets-sushi restaurant hasn't existed in my life until now, but Atlantic…read moreOffshore is making up for lost time. My mom and I stumbled in while exploring the Jersey coast and left completely obsessed. We went all in on the menu: tuna salad (free starter for the table), clam chowder, a warm lobster roll, and two sushi rolls, the Wow Roll and the Out of Control Roll. The coconut shrimp in the Wow Roll was a standout moment. Light, crispy, and perfectly balanced. The warm lobster roll was generous and satisfying! Service was friendly and quick without feeling rushed. They have a connected indoor seating area and a covered outdoor space, the indoor space was packed. This is a perfect stop whether you're a local or passing through the Shore!

Great experience here. The vibe, super casual and friendly. The service is upbeat and on point…read more The food was delicious and so fresh. They do fish the way it should be. We started with chowder, one Manhattan and one New England- both fantastic. Two appetizers- the fried clam strips and the tuna tartare sushi - another win/win! For the entrees we took one from the specials, a blackened Mahi Mahi with lemon mashed potatoes and green beans which was sublime. For the other we tried a lobster taco that came with a choice of salad or hand cut fries. We went the fry route. They were great. Notes: it's a small place, they do not take reservations so you will wait for a table, however, they will text you when it's ready. They do sell wine or byob - your choice. They have a fish market and their own fishing boats and are proud to serve their own caught fish. This seems to be a local favorite in the Point Pleasant area. It will be crowded- it will be worth the wait. Come comfortable, it's laid back and it's all about enjoying really good seafood!

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Atlantic Offshore Fishery - Lobsters

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Atlantic Offshore Fishery - Smoked Salmon Roll

Smoked Salmon Roll

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Point Lobster - Hot Lobster Roll

Point Lobster

4.4(593 reviews)
11.8 mi
•$$

Highly recommend Great people work there…read more They serve really good fresh as gets dishes. We go several times a year and is probably our favorite place for a simple meal. Imo just too hard to beat point lobster for their consistency and quality, the best

Happy Valentine's Day !! Came around 12 on Valentine's Day! When we left there was a wait to sit…read more Waitresses were very kind and attentive. There is a to go area, bathroom, and then indoor seating area. They have merchandise behind the register. Started with the tuna nachos and crab rangoon mozzarella sticks. Tuna was good quality and had a good coating of sesame seeds. My perfect bite was tuna, orange sauce, seaweed, tomato, & onion. The chips were perfectly crispy. The crab rangoon was surprisingly good. This appetizer is what made me pick this place. Such a good combination. Didn't need the marinera sauce. Next up soups. Lobster bisque was ok. I guess I was expecting it to be a little more rich. But it was good, it tasted exactly like lobster and I got good chunks in the soup too. Now the shrimp and corn chowder was super flavorful. Favorite dish of the meal. For mains, cold lobster roll and two tails w butter and side salad. Side salad was well dressed and I appreciate the ribbons of Parmesan. The lobster was mostly cooked right. There was one that was a bit chewy. Added salt and butter but felt like something was missing still. I couldn't find a good combo of toppings to go with the lobster. The cold lobster roll was alright. The potato bread added a good sweet flavor that complimented the lobster. Overall a decent meal.

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Point Lobster - Angry Fried Lobster Roll

Angry Fried Lobster Roll

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Runners Fish Market and Restaurant

Runners Fish Market and Restaurant

4.0(120 reviews)
5.1 mi
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When visiting the area each year, we used to get softshell crab platters here as a snack after a…read moreday at the beach. The fries are still good, but the softshell crabs were disappointing. Not only has the price gone up but almost 8 or 9 dollars, but she crabs themselves seemed smaller and prepared with too much panko crusting. They used to have big beautiful softshell crabs sitting on ice on the retail side, but I didn't notice any this time. Maybe they just don't have them on hand like they used to and maybe these were frozen. Either way, disappointing considering the large price increase (partly due to this item no longer even being on the "takeout menu"). It's on the dinner menu though. Also, they are now charging a credit card fee. If you're in the area and want fresh seafood, just be mindful of what you're getting. See the latest pictures of the takeout menu that I took. Also, there are some other places around to consider.

Stopped here for a seafood dinner after the movies. The place smelled like a fish market because…read morethey also sell fresh seafood to bring home to cook. We were craving clam strips but was pleasantly surprised they had steamers on the menu too. The service was excellent and the food was great too.

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Runners Fish Market and Restaurant
Runners Fish Market and Restaurant - The salmon special - served with a corn salsa and rice pilaf.

The salmon special - served with a corn salsa and rice pilaf.

Runners Fish Market and Restaurant - Mahi special - grilled mahi, grilled pineapple, fried shrimp. I asked for extra veggies instead of rice or potato

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Mahi special - grilled mahi, grilled pineapple, fried shrimp. I asked for extra veggies instead of rice or potato

Mystic Lobster Rolls - Lobster roll

Mystic Lobster Rolls

3.9(15 reviews)
2.6 mi

WOW, I'll apologize for failing to take substantial pics…read more The place is small, no seating inside, it's plain, nothing too fancy with a Snapple cooler on the right and a small ice cream cooler on the left. We ordered 2 lobster rolls and a turkey sub. I ordered a Maine lobster - lobster meat and mayo. My daughter got the LBI roll - lobster meat, avocado, tomato and mayo. My wife ordered the west coast turkey - turkey, Swiss, avocado and citrus mayo All sandwiches were loaded w meat. They were fresh and tasty. The amount of meat in the turkey sandwich was ridiculous. Service was quick and friendly. If I have any suggestion, there needs to be a side with the lobster rolls aside from cole slaw. A bag of chips or a side of fries would be nice. Overall we enjoyed the food and I'm a bit concerned that this place is walking distance from my house.

This is probably the 5th or 6th time my husband & I went to Mystic. Initially it was a 5 star…read morereview-- otherwise we wouldn't have gone back. It's pricey for sure, but it was worth the occasional splurge.... Then they changed their menu-- which at first was great. We had liked their subs, but when we saw the change earlier this summer, the guy working the counter said the change was to focus more on lobster creations. That was pretty much their social media tag line. The first time with the new menu it was pretty great & I enjoyed their tacos. My go-to roll was the Deep South. I'm sure you're wondering-- wait, she said it was great so why the 1 star? Well, we went back this afternoon, after not being back since the day after their menu change. So it's been a few weeks. And omg they have gone downhill fast. I ordered a Deep South roll; my husband got the Beach Haven and we figured we were in for the long haul, so we got an order of Costal Tacos to share, along with an order of what were supposed to be the brined yukon gold potatoes. All of these we've ordered before. None of them were the same as when we got them a few weeks ago. The potatoes weren't brined-- or weren't brined to the same level as they were before. When the menu was changed, the potatoes were addictive & really like nothing we've had before. Now? They were a few flaccid potatoes swimming in some oily muck. Before, they were tossed in a seasoning (bay or rosemary herb). Now? The Bay seasoning was clumped to the bottom of the container & there was the aforementioned pool of muck. Yuck. My husband had no complaints about his roll. It looked appetizing. Mine? Which I've had more than a few times-- was overpowering with a mayo that tasted more like Bay seasoning than chipotle. It was NOT what I had before, which was spicy, but not swimming in mayo. You could see and taste the lobster, which came in large chunks-- so good tail & claw meat. Not the shredded garbage that I had today, which was swimming in this bay flavored mayo. And NO CANDIED JALAPENOS!-- which are the maker of this roll. At $20.99 the roll should have been perfect. Not this garbage roll. The final insult-- the Costal Taco. Brown avocado. No Key Lime Jelly. Overwhelming with coarsely chopped red onion-- which I can still taste 6 hours later. Very light on the lobster. Very heavy on the greens, which were wilted. And several pieces of shell. I thought this was my go-to Lobster place. No longer. Changing their menu sounded like a good idea IF they were going to focus on producing the best lobster roll around. Now, with the increased prices what we were served today was just insulting. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY.

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Mystic Lobster Rolls - Classic roll Connecticut

Classic roll Connecticut

Mystic Lobster Rolls - Classic roll Maine

Classic roll Maine

Mystic Lobster Rolls - Lobster bisque

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Lobster bisque

Gregory's

Gregory's

3.5(289 reviews)
7.4 mi
•$$

We just had a great lunch here! Started with the fried clam strips, so delicious (no picture, we…read moreinhaled them too fast). Homemade tartar sauce, everything is super fresh. That's so important with fish. Prices were really good, you get a nice portion. The tacos were outstanding too, he ordered them blackened and ate every morsel. They have a fish market, fresh, beautiful fish. We took some to go to cook at home. Nice, healthy and strong crabs. We cannot wait to return to this place. This was our first visit and it definitely will not be our last. The service was so friendly and nice, they really make you feel right at home and I could see you coming into this place on a regular basis. We were that satisfied with this place. The vibe is super casual, a real seafood shack basically but they have indoor and outdoor seating and from what I heard they have music possibly on the weekends although I'm not sure and we just want to go back we're already planning to go back

So you as what went well? Pumpkin crab soup!! OMG!!…read more Alaskan crab and shrimp soup!! OMG!! A+++ on soups The appetizer Garlic mussels was huge with 2 chunks of garlic bread. So good. Chunks of garlic to chase away the winter blues. Lemony and yummy. Also had the Clams oreganata. Buttery and delish. Sam our waitress was wonderful. Thanks Sam. First time there and will go back. Decor needs some work but food is delish. If having soup ask for it to come out a bit hotter but delish. Bathroom needs work. Love the war bonds signs!

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Gregory's - Shrimp salad sandwich.

Shrimp salad sandwich.

Gregory's - Crab cake sandwich

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Crab cake sandwich

Mid-Shore Meats & Italian Deli - Simple the best!!

Mid-Shore Meats & Italian Deli

3.9(61 reviews)
1.6 mi
•$

Prices on meats and people can't be bothered with you. Not the friendliest for what they are…read morecharging you. I have to say I spent a lot of money there from year to year but not anymore go to German butcher now

I discovered this butcher/deli about a year ago and instantly fell in love. Anytime I can, I choose…read morethem over the grocery store, which makes writing this review really disappointing. Two days ago, I bought thinly sliced chicken breasts and my go-to favorite, their red skin potato salad. I eat that potato salad almost every time I go in, so I was excited to dig in. But the second I took a bite, I knew something was off, it literally fizzed on my tongue. Then I opened the chicken, and it reeked so badly it stunk up my whole kitchen. I'm not the type to complain, but this felt serious. So I called them, explained what happened, and was told to come in. I went in with zero attitude, polite, calm, and not accusatory at all, just hoping to let them know and have it made right. That's where things went downhill. The entire interaction made me feel like I was being gaslit. I work in customer service myself, and even if you don't agree with a customer, you validate their concern and work toward a solution. Instead, the woman, Michelle, sniffed both items, claimed she smelled nothing, and flatly said, "What do you want me to do, you want your money back?" The tone was dismissive and rude. If it were me, I would've said something like, "I'm sorry these don't seem right to you, let me grab you fresh ones." That's how you keep a customer. Instead, she said she'd replace the potato salad and then sent me home with the exact same one. I even agreed to take back the same package of chicken. The kicker? She probably didn't realize I had sprinkled flaky salt on the potato salad before I tasted it the first time, and that same salt was still sitting on top when I got it back home. I left feeling embarrassed and unwelcome, like I should never show my face there again. And honestly, that hurts the most, because I really did love this place.

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Mid-Shore Meats & Italian Deli - The London Broil

The London Broil

Mid-Shore Meats & Italian Deli
Mid-Shore Meats & Italian Deli - These tomahawk steaks where amazing. Nick and Tommy know how to keep customers happy

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These tomahawk steaks where amazing. Nick and Tommy know how to keep customers happy

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