I have been coming to LBI all my life, but somehow had never been to harvey cedar shellfish until this summer. It has quickly become a family favorite -- going almost every other weekend. While there is often a wait, it doesn't bother us much as we can open our wine while we wait. We also love how all the appetizers are the perfect size for group sharing. Our favorites have been the buffalo tuna bites and the white mussels. read more

The staff returns each year to greet us in August You will never taste fish fresher The calamari is to die for I dream of it in the winter at home read more

We had a great meal and service was excellent. We did go and have an early dinner so there wasn't any lines. What's not to say. Price is reasonable and also a great market read more

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Harvey Cedars Shellfish is THE place to go to for your seafood dinners on Long Beach Island. They offer indoor and outdoor seating, as well as a fish market for your convenience if you want to be the chef of your seafood. The outdoor seating is perfect for a relaxing, easy breezy dinner vibe, and it's BYOB. They even chill your drinks for you in a barrel of ice which is super kind! They start out with complimentary bread, which I unfortunately cannot eat. Since we were all craving oysters, we ordered a half-dozen oysters which were sourced from the Delaware Bay that day. They were salty and a little briny with a sweet aftertaste, served with lemon and cocktail sauce - yum! They also were HUGE and meaty for oysters which was a pleasant surprise. The main entrees were pretty good as the seafood was impeccably fresh and cooked to perfection. I got the tuna fresco (fresh barnegat light yellowfin topped with sundried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, roasted garlic & fresh basil). I'm not sure if the briny, sour flavors matched up to what I was expecting based on the description. I also wasn't a fan of my rice being undercooked. The fresh Jersey corn as a side was a highlight! My friend got the chicken parm which was super filling. It's nice to know that they can cater to non-seafood eaters with chicken platters! My other friend got the special of the day which was a seared local monkfish (served over a rustic medley of crushed tomato, baby potatoes, escarole, and cannellini beans served with grilled pesto toast). Even though her potatoes were undercooked, the fish was super tasty and I loved the sauce that surrounded it. The service was friendly and attentive. The ambiance was light, airy, and laid back. They even have a fun ring string game outside if you're waiting a while. That kept us entertained for a while after dinner, and we had an audience rooting for us! Harvey Cedars Shellfish offers a great seafood dining experience on LBI. It's worth a visit if you're in the area, especially for a special occasion. Note that the prices are on the higher end, but that is to be expected since you're eating fresh seafood on the island. read more

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We had a fantastic meal here with even better service from our waiter Scott B. The Veracruz calamari was beyond good and I STRONGLY recommend it. My order was initially incorrect when brought to our table but Scott immediately corrected it and everything was fresh and delicious with everything properly accounted for. Probably some of the absolute best service I have experienced at any restaurant. read more

Harvey Cedars Shellfish - Seafood Near Me - Harvey Cedars, New Jersey

The atmosphere and the super friendly staff, I think it's one of the best places to eat seafood in LBI, especially the appetizers The clams and mussels over garlic bread was amazing !!! read more

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I ordered take out. My entree was the Broiled seafood sampler. Everything on this platter was cooked to perfection! It had cod, 5 or 6 extra large shrimp, perfect scallops and one of the best jumbo lump crab cakes I have ever eaten. Served with deliciously prepared rice peeloft sp? It was the first time I had ever been to this restaurant and it won't be my last! read more

I'm a super loyal to ship bottom shellfish. My husband is not super versed in LBI so I want him to try all the local gems and this one fit our palette, classic seafood with a few twists. It's a small homey place, casual with friendly and welcoming staff. We love that it's a BYOB. We tried the swordfish dip special (outstanding I never had anything like it before), oysters, scallops (a full pound with sides for $36) and my husband had the lobster dinner at a shockingly low $35. We loved it all. I would definitely return and if you go early enough there is no waiting! read more

Got here before 6pm for dinner and there was a littler wait for indoor dining but no wait for the outdoor seating, so opted for outdoors. Service was friendly and attentive, seafood was incredibly fresh. I got the steamed lobster platter and it was perfect. There's a parking lot across the street and that was handy, though it fills up fast. read more

Good food. Great service and reasonable prices. Atmosphere has great old school shore restaurant vibe. One of our favorites.

Ordered calamari appetizer and it was very chewy. Shrimp scampi lacked flavor. Service was good and ambience was nice. Very expensive for mediocre food. Disappointing since it was always very good in the past. read more

We went to Harvey Cedars Shellfish for the 2nd time yesterday and it was great! We decided to split a few appetizer dishes as our meal. We had the calamari Veracruz, mussels Americana, and firecracker shrimp. We absolutely loved the firecracker shrimp and calamari! The calamari had this very unique breading that packed lots of flavor and was topped with fresh jersey tomatoes! The firecracker shrimp had the perfect amount of spice and was so crispy! The mussels unfortunately were not the best quality and had an odd taste. Also about half of our mussels were closed/dead, so we couldn't eat them. Overall, we really enjoy it here because the prices are very reasonable and the food is great! Our waitress, Kristen, was also extremely friendly! We will be back soon! read more

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Just wrapped up a fun family vacation with a delicious dinner at Harvey Cedars Shellfish. We went at a popular time and had a party of six, so we had to wait. It ended up being well worth the wait. I was starving after a day at the beach. We ordered a pound of fried clams, cold seafood sampler appetizer, and the scallop melt. All were high quality. Went for the broiled seafood platter for my entree. Great portion of high quality seafood featuring shrimp, scallops, filet, and a crab cake. The crab cake was awesome and the rest of the dish was cooked to perfection. The corn on the cob was in season and the rice pilaf had a delicious nuttiness. The rest of the family loved their food as well. Highly recommend! read more

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Best seafood on the island! The service and staff are amazing, always service with a smile! It is nothing fancy, just delicious seafood and a casual down the shore feel. read more

Excellent seafood. Loved my swordfish, the shrimp was also very good. Tuna dish was also good, but different. Great bread, house salad is large. My only complaint is that the corn was a little old. :( decent service, but our server may have had too many tables. read more

Harvey Cedars Shellfish - Stuffed shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Harvey Cedars, New Jersey

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My lady friend and I ordered take out from here and the food was pretty good . Portions were decent, and food was solid . She ordered a Fraser salad with scallops and shrimp which was pretty good, reasonable amount of shrimp but not many scallops. Very tasty I might add. I ordered buffalo tuna bites and they were very good, cooked perfect and sauce was good. My only complaint, because that's what we're here for, was the Manhattan chowder soup which I found watery ?!?! . And 10$ for an order of French fries with old bay seasoning is a little much. But I get it that everyone's trying to make a buck! I would def sit and eat there for sure, give them a try ! read more

Harvey Cedars Shellfish - Especial! - Seafood Near Me - Harvey Cedars, New Jersey

What an awesome place for dinner! We have loves Harvey Cedars Shellfish for years, and the food never disappoints! There is such a welcoming vibe there that you will feel like you are eating with friends! Whether you eat indoors or outside or get food to go, there is care in preparation and how everything looks.... and when you order the clams casino, you can thank me later! read more

We own a home on LBI, but hadn't been to this restaurant in a while. This past weekend we ventured over from the south end of the island and were so glad we did! The food was all amazingly fresh and everything was awesome. We had clams, mussels, calamari veracruz and tuna. We sat inside which was comfortable with the a/c on high, but the outside tables are lovely, especially the ones alongside the building. This is my favorite type of restaurant on LBI - not pretentious - just good seafood cooked in interesting ways with friendly servers making for a great overall experience. read more

We were looking for an early dinner before boarding a sunset cruise in LBI. Found this place and it was perfect as they offered an early bird special between the time they open (4:30pm) to 5:30pm. The early bird special gives you 15% off your entire bill. We had a lovely dinner in this great BYOB seafood restaurant. Ambience has a beachy vibe without feeling too casual. The tables are spacious and we had ample room. Later, I found out the portions are large, especially the pastas so it's a good thing the tables are big! I ordered the broiled seafood combination ($30) and it was pretty good. It came with flounder (good texture but needed some seasoning), a crab cake (no fillers, decent size, lots of crab meat), some shrimp, a few sea scallops (really good, slightly sweet but only 2 pieces), corn on the cob (so sweet!) and rice. Other things we ordered were: Firecracker shrimp- flash fried shrimp sautéed with a sweet Asian chile sauce. This was good, slightly sweet with a hint of spiciness. Shrimp stuffed with crab meat (~$25) 3 decent sized pieces which looked like crab cake on top of shrimp, comes with corn on the cob and rice Chicken parm with pasta (~$25) - really large portion; large enough for 2-3 people! Comes with garlic bread. Kids pasta ($9) - standard pasta but portion could feed an adult! Comes with garlic bread. Service was wonderful. Our waiter kept checking on us and was thoughtful to offer to refill drinks and bread without prompting. He asked several times how everything was. My only complaint is that towards the end, we felt a little rushed to leave. There were people waiting outside when we were almost done so they needed our table. Overall, the food, service and ambience were all great. We'll be back. read more

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Had a HUGE and delicious Caesar salad with shrimp and scallops. Our server Kristen was lovely! Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the area. read more

Harvey Cedars Shellfish - Cesar salad - Seafood Near Me - Harvey Cedars, New Jersey

Such a great place. We go whenever we visit the Shore. Everything is right. Even the takeout. Generous portions. The linguine with clam sauce and fresh catch of the day are our favorites. read more

The he soft shell crabs sautéed were delicious. The corn needed no butter or seasoning. The salmon dinner got a thumbs up and was plentiful. The fries were tasty and lots of them. The lobster dinner did not disappoint and the rice was very good. The stuffed shrimp was like by two of us with plenty for lunch the next day. The wai read more

We came last year and repeated again this year. Everything was great - outdoor dining, service and the food. They sell wine and beer but are also BYOB without a corkage charge. read more

Recently ordered to-go from here: five lobster platters and one snow crab. They had our food prepared on time and ordering by phone was a breeze. The food is fresh and delicious. Definitely not the best seafood I've ever had but very good. Prices were on the expensive side but not crazy. Good value for the money. read more

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Small, cozy spot with tasty seafood, surprising pizza, great drink selection, and friendly service. Would go back for sure.

We've been going here many years and have never - ever - been disappointed! Flat out, just a solid experience eating here. We have never picked up any meals to bring home, but they do a lot of take out as well. There is a reason why there is a wait to be seated.... Many people know the wait is worth it. !!! read more

This was our first time in there and the food was absolutely delicious, I had the scallops with rice and corn on the cob everything was fresh, our waitress was fantastic, will definitely be back read more

Harvey Cedars Shellfish - Scallops with rice and corn on the cob, delicious - Seafood Near Me - Harvey Cedars, New Jersey

Great Meal! Food was fantastic. Service was outstanding. Prices were fair and reasonable. Order the Clams and Mussels over Garlic Bread for an app. All the entrees in our group were great. Will definitely go back. read more

Love this place! Definitely get the calamari Veracruz it is really good. The scallops are another favorite of mine. Although, I think in general they do a better job with shellfish than regular fish. If you're having trouble deciding just get the broiled seafood combo that way you get a sampling of everything. read more

Forgot to take pictures however this place is always great . Had clams and linguini my favourite dish it's always good . Wife had the stuffed crab shrimp outstanding you can find better . Good service as well nice meal . Just get there before 6:30 lines get long . read more

Couldn't get a seat at my usual, Ship Bottom Shellfish, and BOY! What a blessing in disguise. Ordered 1 lb. Steamed lobster with corn and mussels for $33! Delicious, fresh and with drawn butter. The lobsters were so meaty too! The fries were hot and crispy and a perfect accompaniment. Cash or check only! Oysters were a great app too. read more

Quick service, friendly staff, excellent food quality, beach atmosphere. Staff is well trained

Everything is so fresh and delicious , they never disappoint from appetizers to entrees

We did appetizers and loved all of them. The calamari was amazing. Oysters were outstanding. We also had peel and eat shrimp and the clams/mussels with garlic bread. read more

Food was delicious and atmosphere was very relaxed. Super happy with the covid precautions and service. The portions are great for the price. Also, Celia was the best server, super attentive and sweet. read more

Harvey Cedars Shellfish - Lobster and chicken tenders - Seafood Near Me - Harvey Cedars, New Jersey

The best on the island. Now that Mikes kids have taken over the business, the quality and service have not wavered. The staff is excellent and the food is to die for. You've got to try the fries covered with clam chowder! read more

Delicious seafood! Plain and simple when you have the freshest ingredients you can't go wrong!!

So, now we've done one takeout and one visit. Both were terrific. This was last year. This year the bluefin tuna! Worth the 30 minute wait. read more

Fresh shellfish and great family run business. We got takeout but they converted the parking lot to outside dining. Well done read more

This place is great. Get a table in the side alley and get the calamari specialty!! It's huge and can be your entree. The other food was good too & good value but do yourself a favor.... Calamari read more