Fantastic food and service this afternoon!! Po' Boy Sandwich hit the spot! Lobster grilled cheese had a ton of lobster! The crab nachos were awesome read more

Excellent service and food! As soon as I walked in the door I was very impressed with the service staff and manager. Their willingness to accommodate our party with specific needs for dining was phenomenal. The food was also very delicious and flavorful. The quality of food preparation was also very good. I will be sure to come back to Oceanside again when in Avalon and share with others. read more

Meh... Deserves 3.5 stars... Definitely not 4 though... Menu was limited, but the food was good. Service was decent, nothing fantastic. Basically, this place is kind of a take it or leave it. I definitely wouldn't go out of my way to come back but it wasn't awful. read more

We were searching for a seafood restaurant and stumbled across Oceanside Seafood on Dune Drive in Avalon. The food was delicious and very fresh. The staff and ambience completed our wonderful dinner. Oceanside seemed to have a robust takeout service. Check it out the next time you're hungry for really good fresh seafood restaurant. read more

The fresh seafood here is very good. I recommend the soft shell crabs, sautéed, if they are in season. The shrimp are big and flavorful in both the cocktail and the shrimp and scallops entree. The mussels in white sauce are also highly recommended. read more

Oceanside Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Avalon, New Jersey

The mussels were amazing (and I don't even like mussels.) This is the second time I've come here, but first time doing the all you can eat crab legs special. So worth it! I got a baked potato as a side but really should've gone for the corn on the cob! The crab legs were sweet and juicy - heaven in my mouth! I ate so much, I could barely stand afterwards! read more

Oceanside Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Avalon, New Jersey

We are Oceanside regulars and love the place and the super friendly staff. Was there last night when reviewer Mark W berated the owner and refused to pay his bill. He was completely out of line, outrageous, confrontational, and made everyone very uncomfortable. Oceanside and its other customers should hope he never returns! read more

This place is like Chuck E Cheese with shrimp. Absurd I know but the place was full of screaming, food throwing toddlers. We waited (while chewing on stale rolls) 40 min for our food and were completely underwhelmed when it finally arrived. For $26, I expect more than 10 tiny scallops and shrimp. Even the side of veggies was miniature. To add insult to injury, they overcharged us for one of the kids meals. read more

Love it at Oceanside, mostly due to their delicious she crab soup. It's amazing. Flounder is good. Fries are really good - nice batter and crispiness. I make it a point to go here any time I'm in SH for the week. read more

Best seafood on the island! Everything is super fresh and we especially love the steamers, broiled seafood platter, salmon, shrimp scampi and scallops. A lot of places mess up scallops but Oceanside cooks them perfectly. Great place for a wonderful seafood meal with your family and it's BYOB. read more

Incredibly yummy clam strips excellent, bread excellent, shrimp excellent, blackened tilapia excellent, calamari excellent, fish tacos excellent read more

I went to this restaurant with my family the crab soup was amazing then I made the worst mistake of my life I ordered the PASTA!!! I'm scared for life it was the worst pasta sauce I ever had its so bad it would insult any Italian . Prego jar sauce is like a 10 in comparison it made me lose my taste buds in conclusion what were they thinking when they put this on their menu .... Tell me sincerely the pasta boy read more

Oceanside Seafood - Bad - Seafood Near Me - Avalon, New Jersey

Looking for a place for steamed crabs, we settled on Oceanside because it was well regarded by other Yelpers and it was getting late! Not disappointed in our dozen! Went for Old Bay Fries with cheese (on the side please) and they were really good but REALLY salty and ordered two sides of vegetables (was sauteed zucchini--AMAZING!) We had arrived at their last seating (8:45 PM) and they were gracious and invited us in to sit. Food took a while to come out and our waitress was very attentive to our needs (water please!) and then the food came and we were very happy! Took us over an hour for the four of us to eat a dozen crabs but we were not rushed and even encouraged to take our time--very sweet because the waitress and others seemed to be waiting when we went to pay the check. I'd recommend this place for crabs! read more

While it may not be a 'formal' atmosphere, Oceanside is a comfortable, clean restaurant. Easy access & friendly service are just the start. Our waiter was on par with service , checking on us & alert to our needs for drink refills. The food was robust in flavor & plentiful. Highly recommend this establishment of you're staying in Stone Harbor or Avalon. read more

Out traditional vacation-ending meal is always hard shell crabs from Oceanside Seafood. Always big, meaty and cooked to perfection. I love this place! read more

Stretching to give it a star. Indifferent service and indifferently prepared food. Perhaps they do better during the season. We didn't order anything complicated but the kitchen (or the wait staff) couldn't get it even close to right. read more

Been coming here for years and we love it! It is one of our favorite to stop every summer during our stay. As a chef myself I can taste the quality and passion behind this family style restaurant. It disturbs me to read reviews, especially one like Thomas S. (Young kid) that trashed the house made marinara. It's these types of people on Yelp that disgust me. His favorite place to eat is White Castle per his last post. So before you give any credit to these self promoted phony critics please look into their profile for credibility. Oceanside is wonderful and offer high quality meals in a family friendly atmosphere. And also if you don't like seafood simply don't visit and especially don't criticize a seafood establishment. These people work hard and care. read more

The food was decent, but the service was terrible, rude, and mediocre at best. The waiter did not know the menu, never brought us bread after we requested it twice, got our order wrong, then proceeded to argue with me that I ordered a crab appetizer I would never order as I am allergic to crab. The manager said she would "talk to him, and said he was just confused," which is all she offered to do, and we never did get the bread or appetizer. There are much better places to eat where customer service actually exists as a concept. read more

We ordered a dozen Maryland crabs & they only came with one claw attached. When we asked about the 12 missing claws - we were told the crabs throw their claws during the cooking process so crabs normally only come out with one claw attached ?!? However, they have a appetizer of crab fingers... the missing claws have been found! So buyer beware: you need to order both items to get a whole crab. read more

Got takeout from Oceanside and they've definitely improved the service and the food was on point. Food was ready quickly, packed well for the drive home and very hot and fresh. Fried shrimp platter was the best, and the she crab soup was yummy. Clams Casino isn't a typical preparation so those fell flat. Chicken Caesar and fried flounder were strong too. Happy to write an updated review and looking forward to ordering again before the week is out! read more

loved this place. This is my first time in Avalon and I would definitely come back. Fair prices reasonable time friendly service. Fresh!!!! all fresh fish was so good! read more

Stuffy space with not enough windows, inflated prices, mediocre food. Skip the dining room. The fish market looks nice and might be good for takeout raw or cooked seafood, though. read more

Oceanside Seafood - Lobster bake. Not quite worth it - Seafood Near Me - Avalon, New Jersey

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Oceanside is my favorite seafood market and restaurant in Avalon. They always have the freshest flounder and day boat scallops around. For what Oceanside is trying to do and the niche their trying to fill, they do it very well and that is why I give them 5/5. A mostly unknown jem of theirs is their lunches where the cooks have some more free reign with the menu compared to the dinner hours. At lunch you will find fish tacos and lobster rolls, which I highly recommend. It's BYOB, so make sure you stop at Fred's for a bottle or 6-pack before you roll in! read more

The food was okay overpriced if you ask me. it was my first and last time there.after we eat the waitress ran out and chased us down the block because we didnt tip her. I always tip but this time u had no money then she rolled her eyes and left. read more

The food is not bad, definitely a take-out place. We have eaten in a couple of times, but the ambiance is bland and sterile, like eating in a hospital cafeteria. And today, the chef was actually in the kitchen having a loud "freak out," very unprofessional and disconcerting, to the point we were ready to leave. From now on, it's take-out only!! read more

The service was horrible. We were served dressing that was 4 months old. Our waitress kept disappearing and we had to ask another waitress to get her. When we said something to her, she was incredibly rude and said she was the manager and we had to deal with her! Made no attempt to resolve issues. Food was not good and order was messed up. Do not eat there, you will be disappointed! read more

We did takeout here and just were not impressed. With so many seafood options down the shore, this one made me feel like I had just made a game changing error in the ninth inning. The crab cocktail lacked flavor, the lobster tail was chewy and the flounder tasted too much like the tin it was served in. The steamed clams were fair at best. The scallops were probably the best part of our meal, but still nothing great. Perhaps all would have been a tad better if we ate there instead of after a 15 minute commute "home". The inside of the market/restaurant was nice and the staff was friendly. read more

Nice family friendly seafood BYO - especially when going early. Decor is informal but modern.Prices were reasonable.

Food was decent. Wait staff was mostly young, inexperienced college kids. Not very attentive. Wouldn't come back.

Our food was fantastic! Don't judge the food by the simple decor. Not really celiac-friendly, but plenty of steamed shellfish to choose from. Everything we ordered, from blackened salmon to steamed king crab legs and spicy crab and corn soup, was delish! read more

Great fresh seafood! Enjoyed everything. Only downfall is the 70s decor from the carpet floor to the plastic tables clothes and paper placemats. But its a very family friendly place. Def recommend it! read more

You can't just complain that it is expensive, because everything is expensive down the shore. However, you at least want good food for that price, and you don't get that here. The lobster was small and like rubber and I almost broke my teeth on the baked potato. I even gave it a few tries and had the same result every time. Save your money!!! read more

The dining experience was AWFUL!!! My wife and ordered the seafood medley which came with shrimp, crab and scallops and they forgot the crab!! When i asked our waitress about it she said oh the chef forgot it. If i am paying $25 dollars for a meal i think it should be included! They also had a choice of a white garlic sauce and it didn't taste like garlic and was clear not white. The flies are awful they kept swarming all of our food it was almost impossible to eat. The sad part is we were trying to celebrate our 4 year wedding anniversary and it put a damper on the evening. This is not a place for ambiance! It's really over priced and you don't get what you expect. read more

Food was fantastic - my family had many different meals and they were all equally excellent. Recommend having the steamed clam appetizer - fantastic. For being on Avalon, this is a great place. The seafood was fresh and the service was friendly. Would certainly recommend to others! read more

The service was terrible and the food was marginal. The steamed clams were excellent and came out fairly quickly. However, it took 3 times asking and for us to go to the front desk to get some bread. The broiled lobster was ok, but not great. The crabcakes were very marginal. Both took over an hour to come out. We never did get one of our side dishes The table next to us left because they hadn't received their appetizers after waiting over an hour! Needless to say our server was much more attentive after that! read more

Have to say I was impressed after eating here last year. Tonight's meal was very good with each of the four of us happy with our dinner. The flounder and scallops blew away what we got at Sylvester's earlier in the week (compare pics, though one fried and one broiled; flounder is under the scallops). Also the pasta was great as was the chicken fingers. Manager was very attentive and asked if all was ok twice. Definitely will be back! read more

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The crab cake was absolutely disgusting, made me and my family gag. My brother, my sister, and myself ordered the crab cakes and they tasted like they were freshly picked from the orifice of a whale. Mud and grime were the key flavor profiles that came to mind. I needed about three whole lemons just to cleanse my pallet. I ordered the steak medium rare and it was delivered as a lump of coal basically. I could barely get my knife through it. Drier than the Sahara and tasted like the bottom of the grill. The popcorn chicken looked and tasted like a Swanson TV dinner. First, there were about three little nuggets in a tray that was 10 inches wide. Second, they were chewier than a piece of gum found under a bus seat. Not happy with the chicken. The potatoes that came with the steak were cooked on one side only and tasted like they were still in the ground. I think The clam chowder was the one redeemable thing about this place. I highly recommend the clam chowder and I urge you to order nothing else from this place. read more

I FEEL SICK First the good, wait staff was fairly knowledgeable and very sweet! Now here is the bad. I would like to begin by stating my credentials. I have been in the restaurant industry for 15 years, I went to the best culinary school in the world, I am highly trained on food safety and i have never once in my entire life sent food back. I mean that, never once when dining have I sent food back. This is mostly due to the fact i know mistakes happen and one issue doesn't represent the norm. Also sending food back can crush a kitchens spirit and flow. but it just so happened my girlfriend was dining with me this evening and was very upset with the flavorless food we received and gave me a bite. It tasted like caned crab that had spoiled so I brought it to the attention of the waitstaff. Just more as a notice to check your food to make sure it was ok to serve and there was no holes in the can. This stuff happens regularly and is an easy fix. I stated that i did NOT want free food just wouldn't be eating what was given to us. The entrees then came out and the pasta was overcooked and flavorless with my girlfriends calamari that was frozen still. We didnt have to say a word the server was on us in seconds based on the faces we made at our food. "is there a problem with the food?" I calmly replied well its just not what we were expecting for the price we are disappointed. The server disappeared and almost immediately a older woman appeared from the kitchen to yell at us stating "Your going to pay for your meal or I am going to call the cops on you. In 11 years we have never once had a complaint about food. Our chef went to the culinary institute of Philadelphia" Which first off that school doesn't exist but rather than argue we took boxes and promptly went home. 12 hours later we both have food poisoning. My next call is the health department which based on the cleanliness of the restaurant they will fail the emergency investigation then my doctor and maybe the hospital if it lasts an hour more or longer. I want to be clear the wait staff was awesome i am more upset with the woman who i assume was the manager treating us like common criminals when we never asked for free food. P.S. take out ramekins look trashy for dine in meals read more

Friendly staff, fresh seafood, homemade food (you can tell it's fresh) and casual BYO vibe. Their Po' boy sandwich is the BEST sandwhich I've had in Avalon all summer.. And I've tried alot! Definately recommend :) read more

The steamed clams are fantastic!!! Priced right and very convenient, this is a great place to grab a bite on a summer night, or carry out and eat on the deck with a bottle of wine. read more