We don't get to Mr Shrimp that often but when we do it's always a fine meal. This visit was more enjoyable then most as we caught them on a night they were not packed with people. They were barely half full and the noise was not extremely loud. I had the New England clam chowder and as usual it was a great start to the meal. Plenty of clams and potatos in a creamy white sauce. To start the meal they also provided bread sticks with sesame seeds which is a real nice alternative to dinner rolls. With the sticks they also providing a dipping sauce that really tasted great. This the only place I can remember having breadsticks during dinner and loved it. For dinner I had stuffed flounder with rice and vegetables. The fish was prepared real well and came with plenty of crabmeat and stuffing. Inside it was real moist and tasted great. Along with that was rice and mixed vegetables. In the restaraunt the vegetables were a bit harder then I would prefer but when I reheated the meal at home they were perfect. But if you you are an al dente vegetable they would be fine for you. My wife picked something off the specials of the day. Shrimp, Mahi, broccoli, mushrooms, pine nuts all over rice. She felt this was a great meal and would definitely get it again. It was a nice blend of a bunch of tastes and textures, and the pine nuts are always a great addition to a meal. With less people to deal with the service was right on point, with several returns to our table to make sure everything was well. I feel you will always have a great meal here. But at times there will be a wait to get a table and it will be a bit loud... But in my mind you will always walk out smiling read more

Mr Shrimp - Shrimp, Mahi, Brocolli and Pine Nuts over rice - Seafood Markets Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

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Local spot that caters to older local crowd. Hold tables for special customers vs new customers. Food is good but service seems overwhelmed when busy. Reservations don't always matter. read more

Family friendly restaurant near Belmar beach. Nice interior with air conditioning! My nieces are both under 3. The waitstaff were very attentive and brought them coloring pages with crayons, which we really appreciated, and served their food first with the appetizers. I don't like seafood but my family really enjoyed all of the seafood dishes (they got the New England clam chowder, clam linguini, calamari, fish and chips, and Maryland crab cakes). Not all photographed since they got eaten. My husband really liked the fried batter on the cod for the fish and chips dish. I got the Caesar salad which wasn't bad. read more

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Clam pot is worth it! The broth is a light garlicky taste and that pairs with all the seafood. You get all the seafood! It is massive and a great mix. I had so much left for another meal. Always so clean and open. Service is good and they are very accommodating if you need anything extra. They packed up the broth separately which was great to keep the seafood good. read more

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Very friendly staff and service in a nice clean spot on Hwy 71 while on vacation. Unfortunatly the food wasn't up to our standards. Salmon was grilled and overcooked - making it very dry. Stuffed flounder with crab stuffing was mush- the stuffing was over blended (vs hand mixing the stuffing - couldn't tell it was crab - it was mushy and unappealing to eat. Steak tip appetizer - served well done- should have been medium rare - (we weren't asked how we prefer it cooked so maybe we should have said something) and the soft shell crabs were just yuck. Too much of the crabs (waste) overwhelmed the dish making it inedible. Not a tasty sauce. The food was meh! Fried onion strips side dish was ok. We prob should have ordered fried food - also had some steamers which were pretty good. We liked the BYOB - we just didn't order well. The fried fish sandwiches looked good on a neighbors plate we saw. Steer clear of steak and the sautéed soft shell crabs. And the stuffed crab entrees and stick with steamed or broiled (ask for not over cooked) fish. read more

We use to love Mr. Shrimp. Not sure what is happening over the past few years but the food is not as good as it once was. The calamari was rubber and soggy, the fish didn't seem as fresh, and the place was not as vibrant read more

Mr. Shrimp is the kind of seafood spot locals love -- laid-back, welcoming, and consistently delicious. It strikes that perfect balance: not overly fancy or pretentious, but definitely nice enough for a solid sit-down dinner. Right from the start, we were impressed by the complimentary crab dip -- warm, flavorful, and the perfect way to kick off the meal. A real standout appetizer was the conch fritters -- generously stuffed with tender conch and a mochi-like texture that was surprisingly addictive. For the main, I ordered the 1 1/4 lb steamed lobster dinner, which was not only reasonably priced but arrived piping hot and perfectly cooked. You can tell everything is made fresh, and it shows in the quality and presentation. The lobster bisque is also worth calling out -- rich without being heavy, and actually packed with real chunks of lobster, not just cream and filler. Service was friendly, attentive, and never overbearing. All around, this is a place I'd absolutely return to -- not just for the food, but for the warm, easygoing vibe. Can't wait to come back and try more of the menu. read more

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This place has the atmosphere of a senior citizens cafeteria. It's loud and echoey . However, the food is awesome all the time. The specials are always varied and awesome when they get to the table. Portions are decent. The place is clean but sterile. Like add some colored led lighting and background music and definitely acoustic tiles to absorb the loud banter of half deaf senior citizens who fill this place. And if ever a seafood place was dying for a big fish tank in the middle of the place, this is it. Food is great though so it's a win. Bring your own alcohol or you can call the store up the street and they deliver to your table in 10 minutes. No bread but they give you some little hard bread sticks. read more

Excellent food and service. We had 2 children with us and the waitress was very attentive and friendly

Was a nice experience. The place is bright and chicish. Menu is varied and has plenty of options. We had raw clams , chowders, salad with shrimp, and a lobster salad wrap. Service was great. It's BYOB and plenty of folks were doing that. Well come check it again for other selections. read more

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Mr Shrimp is no frills, but the seafood is fresh! We love stopping by for takeout. Usually when we call ahead, our order is ready within 20 minutes. It's one of those places that you can't order wrong, but we love the coconut shrimp, scallops, french fries, and fish platters. Definitely a must visit if you're spending a weekend in Belmar! read more

I like Mr. Shrimp a lot. I like the decor, the painted giant fish on the walls, the freshness of the food, the nice service, the ample parking, the fair prices, and the cleanliness of the food, the presentation, the selection, and the specials. I wish I would have the chance to get there more often. I remember the old place, and they did a fabulous job moving into the new one next door, - they really took it to the next level. We are very blessed here in this area to have so many great options about where to have a nice sit down meal, for lunch or dinner, and this establishment is certainly a gift in that regards. Mr Shrimp is nice for a sit down with a friend, or a visit with kids, - it is impressive, affordable and exciting under all different circumstances. read more

Mr Shrimp - Always great memories at Mr Shrimp in their comfortable booths. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

We used the private party room for a bridal shower. Everything about our experience was great! They were so easy to work with and helped make the whole process smooth. Day of the party we had a wonderful person, Sade, who worked in the room with us and took care of everything we needed. The food was outstanding and all our guests were happy. The room is beautiful and bright. I highly recommend Mr. Shrimp for their party room and food! read more

We have been dining here for many years (in previous location next door too). We usually eat here about once a month between May and November (Winters in Florida). Great food at reasonable prices and large portions. Great service every time. Casual, cool ambiance. Not pretentious like some more expensive places, especially those located on water. A place locals know and love. Where we can bring our favorite wine and have delicious meals. Last evening, we dined here early. Dayana was our attentive and friendly server. We both decided to order seafood specials. The only problem was deciding which ones, the write up on each sounded delicious. Anyway, we had Monkfish Milanese, $32.99 and Halibut Componata $35.99. Both dinners very fresh fish, expertly prepared. We told Dayana to give our compliments to Chef Garcia. My previous review 8 years ago was 4 stars. Back then, I foolishly thought that a restaurant should be fancy, tablecloths, etc. to get 5 stars. Now, I realize that attitude is ridiculous and Mr. Shrimp definitely rates 5 stars. read more

Mr Shrimp - Seafood Specials 7/26/24 - Seafood Markets Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

They've remodeled and it looks clean and modern. Food is delicious and tastes very fresh. Staff is friendly but slow & unattentive. We came on a Saturday night at 8pm and were a party of 6. read more

This has been a go to seafood restaurant for us. Good food at reasonable prices. It's byob, so plan ahead. They take reservations.

Cool place. Cool vibe. We went midday on a weekday so it was kind of dead. They had some cool lunch options. My coworker and I both got the fish and chips. They were pretty good. Not OMG I need to eat these everyday good. But they were solid. Service was good too. read more

Mr Shrimp - Fish - Seafood Markets Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

Came here for lunch on a Monday. They weren't busy at all and were able to sit immediately. The service was a little slow and the menu wasn't as robust as I was hoping. We got a few items to try/munch on-- shrimp cocktail, oysters and the fried crab sandwich (not much flavor/bland). Ambiance is open & welcoming... food and service, ok. read more

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Birthday trip for a dear friend Food was fresh Service was very good The place was clean and well-appointed We will be back read more

S L O W service Waited a really long time just to order! (Party of 7 with a 6:30 reservation) BYOB but don't expect them to bring any ice to keep your wine or beer chilled. Meals came out 2 or 3 at a time. Many missing parts of the dinners. My Tuna salad had very tough sinewy inedible tuna. Worst I have ever had. This is a One And Done place. Sad... cute place.... Nice menu... terrible service... great side salads. Others had good meals... just very LATE We ordered 4 cappuccino's... they came out two at a time. We had to ask for sweeteners.... Ugh We ordered some desserts to go (they were closing in 10 minutes). They were very small portions. Sad... cute place. No reason to return. Waitstaff could not care less. read more

The food is excellent. We did have to wait a while to get our food. It may have been that we had ordered some appetizers and they didn't bring everything out at the same time otherwise very very good. I had the softshell crab sandwich really great. read more

Good food, good service, even in the off season. I come here as often as I can with a friend of mine who lives in the area. It's become something of a tradition. The crab dip to start with is phenomenal, and it is also a fish market in the back. If buying and cooking fish isn't your thing, then the BYOB restaurant might be more of your thing. I love that the shore has places like this. We started off with the buffalo shrimp, the seafood risotto special, and the fried calamari. When a place also serves the tentacles is a good sign. Entrees were the surf and turf and the Alaskan King Crab dinner. I also recommend the clam pot dinner. Mangia! Buy some extra crab dip in the back on your way out. If you come during the summer season expect a wait, but it is worth it. read more

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The best seafood restaurant in Wall BELMAR NJ the owner Vincent is a man that is dedicated to the business Love Greg read more

Felt like I was eating in an insane asylum, food was mediocre at best. Order lobster bisk, crab cake platter, and burton steak bites. Would not recommend any of it. Atmosphere was weird, everything was white barely any color. Waiter was nice but food took forever. Leaving with full plates and no boxes to go. read more

Mr Shrimp - Seafood Markets Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

Kind of our go to restaurant when down at the beach, its usually very good, laid back, casual, fish is always fresh, sometimes the appetizers can be hit or miss, soup is always on point and we feel the prices are really reasonable as well. Nice experience all around, service is usually great although sometimes some of the wait staff are a little slower and seem distracted, but overall we like this place a lot, it's a summer staple! read more

Food and services were great . Food tastes really great. Will have to come back and try shrimp salad! read more

Mr Shrimp - Tuna spring salad - Seafood Markets Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

The fresh fish and soups are top-notch at the market part of this establishment However, the Takeaway was disappointing. I would recommend eating in for this restaurant read more

Excellent service and food Wonderful atmosphere as well! Highly recommend! We have been there several times and it's 45 mins away read more

The ambiance at Mr.Shrimp was very clean and modern. I have to give 3 stars because although the food was decent, it wasn't as great as I wanted it to be. The blackened tuna bites were slightly dry and lacking salt/seasoning. They definitely had a kick to them back that was it. The soft shell crab was also lacking seasoning on the breading. The crab itself was a fairly good size and tasted pretty fresh but there wasn't enough flavor. It also could have used some more color/been crispier. Crab cake sandwich was ok. The brioche bun was delicious. The fish and chips were pretty standard. Fries were crispy and perfectly salted. At the end of the day, with all of the seafood options in the area, I unfortunately don't think we'll be back to Mr. Shrimp. read more

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The food is always consistently good.The service has always been good and the servers are usually friendly and helpful.AmbianceI can't really say because there's usually the takeout.But the restaurant area is always nice and clean read more

Convenient for me, as that corridor is full of other spots I frequent often. Cheerful bright space, clean (as it should be), average pricing, above average quality. I have hosted a party of 14 once and they managed it well. read more

The food was good. The decor is very plain though. Also they don't have a bar it's BYOB. The service was good though.

We had a good enough experience down here last week to be surprised by the low rating that it has on Yelp. While we are ultimately landing on three stars, we think that it could easily be a four with a bit more care and attention. We met a friend for dinner and we'd definitely recommend making a reservation because the place was in full swing on Thursday night. (It's BYOB, so we came prepared.) The vibe is chill and low-key, but the acoustics are pretty awful, so get ready to shout for coversation. We started with the calamari and the Caesar salad, both of which were good. The calamari was crispy on the outside and was surprisingly tender--no rubber-chewing. The salad was par for the course but no complaints and the portions were agreeable. For mains, our kiddo got the shrimp and fries, and like the calamari, everything was crispy and it was a decent portion. Did these shrimp taste particularly fresh? No, of course not, but given the circumstances, it was fine. One of us got the Shrimp dinner (grilled) and loved it--*those* shrimp did taste wonderful. We loved the sides of steamed vegetable which are very 90s, but bring it back! Sweet potato fries were a nice variation. The lobster special dinner, however, left a lot to be desired. We ordered it with the stuffed crab, and that came out barely room temperature though the flavors were fine. The lobster was god awful. SO TOUGH. Blegh. Just NO. Dessert was all around terrible. The cheesecake "on special" was defrosted from whatever Sysco vendor they got it from. The key lime pie was made with the fake stuff and lacked any acidic brightness, and while the chocolate mousse was the best one, the shell was hard as a rock because it came straight out of their premade freezer walk in. All around, a huge disappointment and they should know better. While we wish we were ending on a sweet note, we do want to point out that service was solid and everything came out in a reasonable amount of time. This review would have been four stars if just the lobster or just the dessert was the issue, but taking into account both scenarios, we're rounding down from 3.5 instead of going up. We were treated to dinner by the generous Pop-Pop, but prices seem consistent with a seafood joint at the shore in the peak of summer. All things considered, we'd be happy to be back again despite the rating because maybe they will improve... read more

Service was terrible. We did not receive any waitress service or even a hello for 10 minutes. It was not busy at all just everyone sitting around talking at the hostess stand read more

Great food. Big portions too! I also love the different fries on the varying seafoods. read more

We wanted a nice seafood dinner and had eaten at Mr. Shrimp a few times in the past and enjoyed it. Not this time. First, the server took a long time to come offer drinks. It was busy - we understand. No silverware on the table, only napkins. Now the food - I ordered stuffed flounder. The fish was very tough - overcooked, dry. my husband ordered the broiled seafood flounder, which was only warm when it was put in front of him. The flounder was rubbery and dried out and the scallops were bad. They smelled like ammonia. I had to ask someone to send our server to the table because she was nowhere in sight. She took the scallops back and another person came to the table and said "they are only going to replace them with scallops from the same bin, do you want something else?" What! So you are going to continue to serve bad scallops to people? My husband replaced the scallops with shrimp. We were never offered a refill on our drinks. Our server just kind of stayed out of sight the entire time. She never came to check if the food was okay. I had to get someone else to get her. Expensive meal and we were so disappointed. On the way out, the hostess was playing on her phon. No "good night", "thank you" or anything. Sorry we wasted our money and will never go back. read more

Service was phenomenal! Vincent welcomed us at the door with a smile. Chelsea (our server) was so helpful. We came from out of the state and wanted to try a little of everything. Not only did she help me choose what to eat (as there were so many choices) she also recommended stellar appetizers. Vincent even brought some shrimp for us on the house! The pesto seafood dish was great. My mom loved he stuffed salmon. 10/10 read more

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Not going to lie I was worried that this wouldn't be good. I just had that feeling but was pleasantly surprised. The grilled tuna wrap with onion straws was a solid dish. The coconut shrimp had a nice crunch to it and the shrimp were cooked just right. The fish and chips also hit the spot. We also tried the penne vodka with shrimp but I would skip that. For dessert the peanut butter chocolate brownie was hard to resist. Try the carrot cake too or the berry pie with ice cream. Not sure they make the desserts fresh but it was good. Overall, solid meal! read more

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Looking for a GREAT seafood spot to hit after the beach? Rinse off those sandy calves, throw on a clean outfit, and come on down! Every year, my family and I make our annual pilgrimage to Mr. Shrimp after a day at the shore. I have tried other seafood restaurants at various locations at the Jersey Shore over the years. Most were good, but Mr. Shrimp is the standout, and my parents' favorite. We return every year for the freshly prepared and VERY delicious seafood. This visit was no different, except we ordered mostly appetizers this time. We had the calamari, crab cake bites, Ipswich clams, conch fritters, and the fried shrimp sandwich. Everything was seasoned well and cooked to perfection. The clams were plump, soft and flavorful, the calamari tender-crisp, and the conch fritters were even 1000% better than the ones I ate last month in the Cayman Islands, with nice chunks of conch inside. The "small" simple garden salad my mother ordered was colorful and GIGANTIC. The service was impeccable throughout our meal. We didn't order dessert, entrees, or cocktails, but everything passing us by looked fantastic. This was our first time to Mr. Shrimp since they relocated to a larger building. The interior is bright, modern, spacious, and classy, with ample space between the tables. The vibe is casual/smart casual. The kind of place your Aunt Ethel would dine at with her book club. The kind of place your boss would bring his wife and mistress to (but not on the same day). The kind of place that mom takes too long to get ready for while dad paces around impatiently. Don't feel like dining in? They do take out too! read more

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Amazing lunch spot! I got the crispy scallops & shrimp platter and it was p e r f e c t i o n. The scallops were the best texture and super buttery. The tartar sauce, horse radish-y cocktail sauce, french fries and steamed veggies were the best compliment to the crispy and juicy star of the show. Highly recommend this spot for a cozy seafood lunch! read more