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    SeaGrass

    3.9 (566 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Salad, American
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:30 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Entrees 10/18/25
    Jim D.

    SeaGrass does not take reservations. It is a BYOB. Last evening, we dined here early, arriving around 5 pm when the place was only about 1/4 full. It filled up during the next hour which created a NOISY ambiance. By the time we left (around 615 pm), there were more than 15 people waiting for tables. Lauren was our server. OK, nothing special. We started sharing a special melon salad that was tasty. For entrees, we had Asian Sea Bass $29 from regular menu and a Snapper special $38. Both were very good. So, SeaGrass is good for Ocean Grove where there are few dining options, but not great (not worth going out of your way to dine here).

    mashed potatoes
    Gabriel H.

    Very nice restaurant! Felt like OG needed more places to eat. Be prepared for a decent wait if you have more than 2 people. Staff were very nice and attentive. Food was very good and customizable. Fairly expensive but it is a nicer restaurant. Fish and chips: Breading was a bit soggy on the fish. Fries were pretty good. Scallops were delicious and the seafood pasta was amazing Steak was cooked great, just no seasoning. Added salt and pepper and it was great. Salad was really good with a lemon vinaigrette dressing that was perfect. Mashed potatoes needed salt and pepper but tasted great. Overall it's a nice place to try out and eat occasionally!

    Whipped Ricotta.
    Emma G.

    My wallet would definitely thank me if I hit up BYOBs more often. After a solid beach day just across the border in Bradley Beach this past Saturday with my top-tier chums, some sustenance was on the docket. Ocean Grove doesn't have a ton of dining options - you can hoof it the 10 extra blocks to Asbury if there's an emergency - but SeaGrass looked like the most legit option. We grabbed a wine bottle and headed over to the downtown area in the late afternoon. I was a little nervous about the inability to make a reservation but aside from a few tables on the sidewalk and maybe one or two inside, it was pretty empty. We were able to secure some of the last available outdoor seating; very pleasant on a warm, sunny evening. I'd perused the menu beforehand like a responsible patron, and the marinated lamb pops caught my eye. We got some to share, and they were pretty scrumptious. It's not a huge serving by definition - a few legit bites - but the meat was very tender. The raspberry glaze was a good idea but I thought it was bland; even when I doused the lamb pop in it, it was a little difficult to detect on the palate. The other app we ordered, the whipped ricotta, was perfectly fine as well. This is a personal palate issue, but for me the accompanying rustic Italian bread was a little tough and needed more effort to chew - not a big deal at all. The star of that smaller dish was very clearly the ricotta concoction, which had honey and crushed red pepper, among other ingredients. I'd get both of those apps again without hesitation. I didn't have to linger too long in the Sea section of the menu to know exactly what I wanted - the herb-encrusted halibut with lobster risotto. Big fan. The halibut had some pleasant seasoning on it, was flaky and scrumptious, and the lobster risotto was awesome. My only nitpick there was I thought they went too light on the risotto; if you look at the accompanying pic, there's still a solid percentage of the plate that's basically empty and could have used another scoop, if only for the optics. But overall, I didn't regret my decision. My top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality almost immediately grilled the waitress on how fresh the fish was, and this was a rare time where the response was an aggressive (in a good way), resounding answer - "very." I mean, you'd hope so when the ocean is literally a few blocks to the east, but you never know these days. The service was perfectly fine. We were initially a little concerned because we'd been placed at the most extreme table right on the border of the outdoor seating (I think to the point where it literally might have been in front of another business) and there was a fear that there would be difficulty noticing us. But those concerns were moot - our waitress was over regularly and though it was a leisurely meal befitting a vacation weekend, we didn't wait a particularly long time for everything. A nice pleasant pace. Honestly, nothing was mind-blowing here to the point where I'd go out of my way to visit, but there also weren't any real issues so if I did happen to be back in the area, I'd absolutely go back. Just don't forget your Sauvignon Blanc.

    Fried Calamari Coconut Shrimp New England Clam Chowdah

    Ambiance is very relaxed with a quick and friendly service. Everything on the menu is wonderfully delicious and beautifully presented.

    Cheryl N.

    Came here with a group of 8 last month. They don't take reservations, but we got there for early dinner and were seated within a few minutes. Aquarium and ambiance is fantastic. They make their own tea but not their own lemonade (they use a brand name) so they made us Arnold Palmer's which were fabulous and not too sweet. Order the sword fish 10/10. My friend let me try, the sauce is perfection. I hope ended up having the steak which was good too, but next time I am definitely having the sword fish. Shout out to Cory, our server, for going above and beyond and making things easier on our group so we could focus on gabbing with our group. I can't wait to go back to OG and Sea Grass! Oh and it's BYOB

    Hearty rustic bread
    Paula J.

    If you're in the mood for seafood and you're in the Asbury Park/ Ocean Grove area, check out Sea Grass. The decor is coastal chic, with lovely fish art on the walls. Service was welcoming, professional and prompt. The food was very good! To start, we had the mussels in a tomato broth served with a hearty rustic bread that was warm . My husband had the avocado and goat cheese salad, I opted for the avocado salad they had different toppings, how cool. For the main we had the crab cakes, so flavorful, moist and delicious. Tip: this is a B.Y.O.B. restaurant. Cheers!

    Filet and lobster
    Debbie S.

    I heard so many recommendations on Seagrass, and it lived up to the hype! Beautiful ambiance and great service. Filet mignon and lobster special with broccoli rabe was excellent! Perfectly prepared. Duck special was also mouth watering!!

    Chicken Avocado Salad
    Amanda H.

    We sat outside and have a lovely lunch. I asked the waitress her advice between a few dishes and she recommended her favorite - the avocado salad, which comes with edamame, carrot ginger dressing, and add chicken. It was absolutely delicious and hit the spot. My friend got the lobster BLT and loved it. I tried I bite and loved it as well. Service was excellent and we got to enjoy ciders we brought in icy cold cups provided by the restaurant. A great touch. I would definitely return and recommend to others. Lots of great things to try.

    Whipped Ricotta
    Mary K.

    Half price night on Wednesdays in the off season! I was pleasantly surprised how packed it was tonight, despite it being a cold wintery Wednesday night. They don't take reservations, but we got one of the last open tables. They are BYOB (yay!). Started with Whipped Ricotta with pistachios - delicious! It came with plenty bread that was warm and lightly toasted. My Roasted Atlantic Salmon with sesame-soy glaze and soba noodle stir fry was flavorful and cooked to perfection. My husband had the Crispy Herb Encrusted Halibut; note that it came with vegetable risotto instead of lobster because it was half-price night (up charge to keep the lobster). Like many restaurants these days, they charge a 3.5% credit card service fee. Just something to be aware of in case you want to pay cash.

    Cajun salmon special - appy was the whipped ricotta - see description in review
    pam s.

    I haven't been there in years. Loved our server, he was very good. They didn't rush us out after we ate, I met a friend who I haven't seen in a year. We got the whipped ricotta appetizer w Basile and honey and hot pepper seeds w fresh bread for dipping. We both got the Cajun salmon special over arugula w avocado, pineapple, cranberry- it was delicious. Nice atmosphere. Booths or tables inside. Tables outside too but it was too hot - they don't take reservations but 5:30 pm on a Thursday in July, we sat down immediately. I look forward to going back

    Dessert
    Gerry S.

    What an absolute gem of a place. From the moment we stepped in, Kristina made us feel at home. She was so kind and thoughtful. Before we could even ask anything she was already two steps ahead. The food was great - wonderful combinations of traditional dishes with tasty sauces. Loved this place. Absolutely exceptional service.

    Grilled Swordfish Steak
    Samantha B.

    Went with some friends on NYE. Despite the fact that it was so busy, service was excellent. Our server paid attention to our table all night, food came out quickly, everything was delicious. Somebody in my party has a severe dairy allergy and was able to be accommodated. The oysters were fresh and they add pear to the mignonette sauce, which was a nice touch. I loved the grilled swordfish dish. I already plan on going back next week for the exact same dish. The coconut curry sauce that the swordfish is served in, was the most incredible thing that I've ever tasted. The creme brulee was excellent as well. I don't remember our server's name but we had a complicated way of dividing our check and although it was insanely busy, she still helped us. I will be back weekly for the swordfish in coconut curry sauce.

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    1 month ago

    Delicious food and wonderful friendly staff. Great experience every time. It's our favorite place.

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    Food is always great!! Service is superb! Can't say enough about this restaurant..byob too

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    1 month ago

    The food was amazing and the service was great glad we went will go back if ever in the area again

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    2 months ago

    I highly recommend this place.. My wife and I had lunch there today. Service was great and the Blackened swordfish sandwich was exceptional.

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    3 months ago

    Amazing Lobster BLT! Nice service. Ate outside. Kind of the only game in town in Ocean Grove.

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    3 months ago

    Good food. Service was just okay. BYOB. We were able to get a table without a reservation

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    Ask the Community - SeaGrass

    Will you take a reservation for 8 people?

    Call them, I'd imagine so for larger parties. Food is fantastic so are the servers.

    Is the half off Wednesday menu still in effect June 2023?

    No it ended in April. They have $1 Oyster Mondays during summer though!

    Does Sea Grass in Ocean grove NJ take reservations?

    No, I called today and they said no - the website says no too

    ¿ Is the half off entrees on Wednesday still in effect at the end of May?

    It's still in effect through June 20th, yay! 😁

    Do they have a kids menu?

    I did not see a kids menu. I don't think it's a kids kind of restaurant.

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    Crust & Crumble

    4.3
    (283 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Our group of 10 had to navigate a bunch of dietary needs and planned ahead this time due…read morerestaurants that usually can't check all of the boxes. Crust and Crumble was a huge win for our vegans, food allergic kid (nut/egg/soy bean/etc), and strong food preference kids (e.g., French fries, Mac and cheese). Dining room is small and eclectic in the back - hand chairs, a car, lots of 4 seaters - but not good for a boisterous group like us, so we relegated ourselves outside to the pizza shaped tables and benches. The vegan pizza that fell to earth was a winner for my pineapple pizza bbq sauce loving soul (I know that's divisive!) and the dough was not heavy at all! Loved eating my crust! My older daughter loved her pepperoni and garlic masterpiece. Plain cheese (other friend's daughter) was neither a hit nor a miss. French fries were a couple cuts below Red Robin - maybe hotter and less smaller pieces might have been the win on both the sweet potato and regular fries. Sandwiches are huge at the half size and probably could be split or maybe even mixed and matched to get more of an experience of the extensive menu (it was so hard to choose!). The Vegan Eggplant parm with aioli was the winning sandwich, getting rave reviews. The regular eggplant caprese needed something more - a sauce or maybe a better ratio of cheese and tomato to eggplant. Bread was super delicious. We also ordered salads and other pizzas and declared this will be our spot next year. So glad that we were able to find this somewhat hidden spot and that it hit so many high marks for a big family dinner after a day at the beach. Parking also relatively simple to find.

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    Cardinal Provisions

    4.3
    (336 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    PROS: Staff was friendly, loads of indoor and outdoor seating, menu variety was plentiful, prices…read morewere good, food was great, and atmosphere was quaint CONS: The booths were very cramped as the benches were slightly under the table making it hard to slide in and out OVERALL: As long as you don't mind cramped booths I do recommend coming to this restaurant to eat

    I have a friend who lived in Wall, so she was naturally the go-to for recommendations for our…read morelittle drive down to Asbury Park. She recommended Cardinal Provisions, which had a great menu, so onward we went. It was perhaps major hubris on my end to show up at 11am and not expect a 1.5 hour wait. Well, we put our names down and took a walk to the Boardwalk. We ended up heading back a little before the 1.5 hour mark because the website where I was tracking our progress on the waitlist stopped working. We were seated at an outside table, but it was way too sunny, so I asked to be moved. They were able to accommodate us within 10-15 minutes. My mom and I opted to split two dishes, because neither of us could decide on what to order. We had the Cacio e Pepe Scrambled Eggs with breakfast sausage and garlic toast, and the Blueberry Skillet Cake with blueberry salted honey butter. First of all, our waiter did warn us that the skillet cake was huge, but we still wanted it anyways. It was, indeed, huge. But so good. Like a fluffy cake. The Cacio e Pepe eggs were phenomenal and I need to figure out how to make these at home. Service was attentive without being overbearing and we were never rushed. I think coming after 1pm is definitely the best time, since there were significantly less people waiting.

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    Lovely counter space and lighting.
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    The Speakeatery

    4.4
    (440 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    We were visiting Monmouth University for a college store, and I looked up the best sandwiches in…read morethe area and I came across the The Speakeatery. My son and I both had their cheesesteak with peppers. Not your typical Philly cheesesteak (rib eye) but did not matter because their choice of meat cheese peppers and roll were phenomenal. Highly recommend if you're in Asbury Park area. The staff was very friendly and the restaurant had a great vibe. THE OL' STEAK SANG-GWEECH Our Cheesesteak Sandwich. Absolutely NO brotherly love is put into this mass of meat and cheese. Our house sliced top round seasoned to perfection with hot cherry peppers, red onion and smothered in american cheese served on an extra soft pan baked hero

    I've been to The Speakeatery a few times with friends and family while hanging out at the beach for…read morethe day. The burgers are great, and the last time I tried their cheesesteak which normally comes with cherry peppers and red onion. I asked for it plain, and it was super delicious. Portion sizes are solid, and prices are reasonable considering the area. We actually ended up here because Pasta Volo -- one of my favorite spots in Asbury Park -- was closed that day. The Speakeatery made for a great backup. You order at the counter, and the service is decent. The space is long and narrow with some stool seating up front and more table and chair seating towards the back. The grill and kitchen are situated in the middle of the restaurant. The place only has indoor seating, which fits the speakeasy vibe nicely. Overall, I'd recommend The Speakeatery for breakfast or lunch when you're visiting Asbury Park for the day.

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    The Hey Zeus with plain biscuit.
    The Hey Zeus with plain biscuit.
    The only comfortable seating in the place.

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    The Greek Spot

    The Greek Spot

    4.5
    (320 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Been going for about 1 year now and the food is consistently excellent. Service is quick, staff is…read morefriendly. Just love that charred taste. Try it, you'll be hooked. Wayne

    We've been coming here after a day at the shore for dinner, and until today, the food has always…read morebeen awesome. Unfortunately, what I witnessed today was extremely concerning. Because the kitchen is open to the dining area, I watched the cook handling raw chicken with a gloved hand while putting the chicken kabobs on the grill. He then continued using that same glove to assemble orders, touching pita and putting his hand into the lettuce. At no point did I see him change his glove. I continued watching because I honestly couldn't believe what I was seeing. Then I watched him put a raw piece of salmon on the grill and continue handling cooked food with the same glove. At that point, I went to the register and explained what I had witnessed. The cashier's response was, "Of course!" and she immediately yelled to the cook to change his glove. I calmly explained that the lettuce had potentially been contaminated through the repeated handling of raw chicken and salmon and should not continue to be served. We ended up throwing approximately half of our dinner away because we were no longer comfortable eating it. I was not looking to make a scene, and I wasn't even planning to write a review. But I feel obligated to share this because the cashier's reaction made me concerned that this may not have been an isolated or unexpected issue. I sincerely hope management addresses this with the kitchen staff and reviews proper food-handling procedures. Unfortunately, after today's experience, we will not be returning.

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    The Greek Spot
    Look at all the delicious juices. You know it's going to be delicious and not dry.
    Look at all the delicious juices. You know it's going to be delicious and not dry.
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