The seafood was super fresh. The seasoning they use for when you steam is pretty delicious. The…read moreonly thing I can say I disliked was I got a side order of butter in garlic sauce, but it tasted like stale old butter did not taste fresh at all. it was kind of gross and they have decent prices. They do have parking the guy that worked there pretty friendly.

Randomly found this place when I was looking for a local seafood spot. It has an old school fish…read moremarket feel and is extremely clean inside. Small selection BUT offers seafood foils and fried food options. Hubby and I got the whiting with fries. Huge portion of fish, 4 nice sized pieces. Service was super fast. However, although the fish & fries were fried to perfection they both lacked some flavor. Fries were crispy but could've used a little salt and pepper. The fish also was kind of bland but perfectly crunchy and fresh. We will definitely be back to try a boil and some other items.

Excellent food and excellent service I always ordered the…read moresteam salmon with broccoli and I give it five stars Bob Davis

The fish was very good and you got 4 pieces on a sandwich for $8.00 affordable. The live crab…read morelooked small and was $30 a dozen would return very popular the wait is a little long but worth the wait

This spot serves all of your Italian food classics! I came here for lunch during the week and the…read moreplace was packed! There's plenty of seating in the back room section for large parties. The waiter is very knowledgeable about all of the daily specials and has so many stories about the history of the restaurant. The owner also came out to personally ask us about our meal. Food: - fried calamari- crispy and well seasoned - roasted whole artichoke - fun appetizer to split with a large group. Could have less breading - rigatoni bolognese- huge portion, perfectly al dente pasta with a heavy ladle of bolognese. One of my favorite bolognese!

Awesome experience from beginning to end! Our first visit here, meeting our family from Staten…read moreIsland in a convenient spot for all,of us. From being greeted by Rich, the Maitre D / bartender, meeting the owner and our great waiter Tony (formerly of Spirito's) it was an enjoyable experience for all. The food was excellent (don't miss the Calamari Cino and the fresh Burrata special), service outstanding and the prices fair for the great meal. We will definitely be back soon to meet other friends from the area when coming down from Bergen county. Was definitely worth the short 35 minute trip! Thanks for a great night of food and hospitality!

Visited with a group of friends on one of the Karaoke nights. We had a great time…read more I had ordered a Cocktail, 1 appetizer, a Seafood Boil. Cocktail wasn't that strong and got similar feedback from others at our Table. Appetizer was okay. Seafood Boil was really good though, no complaints there. Service wasn't bad, but it could've been better. Most of us had ordered Seafood Boil, but they didn't bring the plastic bibs for everyone, forgot to give crab cracker, etc. Staff were friendly and helpful though, they just seemed a little short staffed.

Place was quite dark upon entering. Felt like I was going back in time to Wilwood seafood…read morerestaurants from the 80's a bit. Had a bar in the middle and seating around with a dance floor in the back in the middle. We sat at the bar since the World Cup was on Norway vs Brazil. Bar tender was of Spanish decent, super nice. Locals enjoying the game and seafood boils: I ordered clam chowder and coconut shrimp - wasn't super hungry. Chowder wasn't very warm but tasted good. Shrimp portion was big for an appie and was cooked well, not overly greasy, sauce wasn't great tho. My buddy ordered a lobster boil old bay sauce. The tails were small for the cost I thought but he said they tasted good atleast. He did eat everything, a few potatoes & 2 small pieces of corn. Best part of the meal was the cold beer, the fifa, and the unexpected karaoke with live saxophone. I'd come back for the karaoke and try something different, staff was nice & wasn't my worst meal. Would definitely bring karaoke lovers with me. The decor was a riot. Prob hadn't been dusted since its inception

My top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality and I were in the mood for a…read morebougie sit-down dinner this past Saturday night and decided to try out Ocean Prime; we've had a few underwhelming dining experiences in Cranford, so we were hoping to break the streak. I'd say we were successful in that regard, and this is probably one of the top two places I've been now in town, along with Garlic Rose. Even if you didn't have access to the menu, this just LOOKS like an upper-class steakhouse - lots of darker interior colors with deliberate use of lighting almost like the aisles in a movie theater. We did the responsible thing and made 6:30pm reservations, though the restaurant was relatively empty when we first got there (it filled up for sure during our dinner). We were immediately seated and attended to, which was a pleasant recurring theme for our experience. On the booze front, we each got an Old Fashioned, which was specifically cited on the cocktail menu, and a bottle of Daou Cab Sauvignon to share (I let my chum take the lead on that selection, which I think was influenced by the strong reviews on the Vivino app - a recommend if you're into that sort of thing). The Old-Fashioned was decent; I'm always pleased when the de facto bourbon is Angel's Envy. I'm not crazy about vermouth, which I always think gives off shoe leather vibes, but I did like the smoky profile on this one. Not bad at all, but I liked the bottle of wine better. We decided to split the Grilled Octopus app, which came with seasoned potatoes, olives and tomatoes. This was arguably the weakest part of the meal. The octopus was a little tough/rubbery and the accompanying potatoes to me were very much needed and better, frankly, than the designated star of the show here. I'm not an olive person but my chum's comment there was they were too overwhelming, taste-wise. Noted. We also got a side of parmesan truffle garlic steak fries, which I didn't have too many of because I was distracted by all of the other options on the table, but would totally get again. For entrees, it felt morally proper to hit up the cattle (when in Rome). I went with the Braised Short Ribs, which is one of my go-tos if it's on the menu. Pretty good - VERY tender and literally falling off the bone. I'd say about 20% of it was too fatty for me, and I pawned that section off on my chum, but the other 80% was primo. She got the Filet Mignon Oscar style (which my computer wanted to autocorrect to Oscars, thinking it was the umpteenth time I was typing something about the Academy Awards), and was very pleased by it. Not mindblowingly amazing but solidly above average across the board. I'm not sure why we ordered dessert at this point other than to ensure I had something else to munch on the following day, but we did that too. I got the Cheesecake w/ Marionberry Compote. This was just okay for me. Taste-wise, the cheesecake seemed a little off for my palate; maybe a little too tart? It didn't seem as milky as other cheesecakes, which doesn't necessarily mean it was bad, but wasn't my kind of cheesecake. The compote was also just okay, both in the moment and as a leftover the following day. Maybe I'm just used to getting this dessert with strawberries and compotes that are similar to that type of fruit, but I just didn't think the compote and cake meshed as well. Debatable though. There's room for improvement but this is a strong entry in the Cranford gastro scene, such as it is.

Decided to give Ocean Prime another try since I have not been since they first opened and I was…read morepleasantly surprised. Made a reservation for Friday night. clams casino were tasty a tad dry clams whole beneath breadcrumb. The strip steak stood out cooked to perfection and seasoned just right. I got chimichurri with the steak it was great fresh addition. My wife enjoyed the chicken milanese. The sides - broccoli raab and truffle fries. Fries were thick and tasteless. But overall enjoyed my meal and will visit again. Cool ambiance and extensive wine menu. Server was attentive.

The best Italian place!!!! The service is amazing and the food is sooooo gooood! Everything was…read moreSOOOO fresh and amazing!!! I love this place the atmosphere is amazing

Service at this restaurant is unmatched! In addition to the elegant, dimly lit and welcoming dining…read moreexperience, the staff and quality are what set this place apart. The staff, from the host to the servers are helpful and absolutely kind. The owner, when on site is out on the floor and attentive to new and returning customers alike. On more than one occasion, we've had the staff share complimentary dishes to taste, a gesture rarely experienced these days. Food portions are decent sized, but do not compromise quality at all. Food tastes fresh and quite Italian/ traditional. Dishes, appetizers and entrees alike taste comforting like an Italian home-cooked meal made with love and care. Amazing place, totally worth the visit if you're looking for a new level of hearty and flavorful goodness.

Great tasting food & drinks. The food was very well seasoned. I started with the crab fries and…read morecrab bites and now I'm hooked! They have a variety of tasty food items, so much to chose from. They also have a live DJ with karaoke on certain nights if you are looking for something fun that's not the typical bar. I also had the crab and lobster boil with 2 lobster tails and 2 crab clusters. The leftovers were plentiful and I enjoyed them the next day.

Came here tonight to avoid the father's day crowd tomorrow. I love the food here. I had the reel…read morecatch with the special sauce fire spicy and it was amazing. The place was kinda chill and nice to hang with my wife and no kids. What I don't like is the service here. My server Asia was really great but what I didnt like is that a baby dropped food in the middle of the isle ans multiple servers saw it and just left it. It sat there for like 30 minutes. Like come on. I love the food but the servers need to be a bit more attentive and not walk around with attitudes.

I have visited this restaurant a few times over the last 30 years. They do have fresh seafood and…read morethe wait staff is very attentive. There is a nice 1970's "local seaside restaurant" vibe here. Sometimes I feel as if I'm dining in someone's home here. Owner is very nice. The fish I've had is usually very good. It's BYOB and NOT wheelchair accessible, as there is a large step at the entrance & steep steps to the downstairs bathroom.

The ambiance was cozy and welcoming. The soft lighting and comfortable seating made it perfect for…read morea relaxed evening with friends." The food was delicious and the service was great

Absolutely delicious, and just down the street from me! If you love fish and chips, this is the…read moreplace to go. The chips are fresh-you can tell the chef cuts them up the same day--none of those frozen fries here. The fish portions are HUGE, and the tartar sauce was spot on! The cashier was super friendly too! You can eat inside, though it's on the cozy side, or go even check out the outdoor seating when the weather is nice. I'm already thinking about ordering a bigger, and you make it's always a bonus when they have parking!

The fried fish was perfect, so was the fried clams. And the cottage fries were on point…read more The hush puppies were too dense for my taste. The Service was this was the most friendly warm service ever, the Lady was so warm & caring. Ambiance does not matter, it's a takeout joint, you will be fine. This place is worth a try

I had the opportunity to dine at this restaurant due to a voucher given to me from the county…read more I visited this restaurant a few times before and was very pleased with The food and service. However this particular time my friend and I both ordered the same meal Basa Fish. We ordered from the Voucher Menu. . The taste was good but the portion was sooo small. It appeared to be cut in half I had one end and the friend had the top of the filet. I said to the (Indian) -just to distinguish which one -waitress I have had this dish here once before and it was not cut in half. She said I should be happy because it was FREE! I asked the owner if this was something she should say and the owner (Ana?) said the county is cutting back on portions so therefore it was ok for her to say that. So unhappy with that response, I will not return. If a person receives a voucher for a full course meal who has the right to say be grateful for what you get!! Everybody s circumstances are not the same!!

1st time there in a long time. Very good food. Good prices. Good service. Can't wait to go back.read more