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What a pleasant surprise to find this gem in Ocean Grove. I was there for a late afternoon event for the Lt. Governor and became mesmerized by this little hamlet next to the ocean. As I was leaving, I saw Seagrass! Linda was exceptionally nice as she had people sitting outside to get in! I was a party of one and sort of in a hurry! Well, well, well....I ordered the clam chowder and it was exceptional! The arugula calamari salad was next level as well. The catcher was that meals were by one get one so why not. I ordered the halibut and scallops with corn and tomato risotto! It was amazing! Worth the trip and the experience! My actual server was one of the best ever! Kudos to Seagrass!
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).
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!
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.
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
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!
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!!
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.
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.
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
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.
Excellent experience at SeaGrass! The service was polite and comprehensive. After ordering, our entrees came in a matter of 10-15 minutes (super quick)! I got the crab stuffed flounder, which came with mashed sweet potato and sautéed spinach. All seasoned very nicely while the fish had a great tomato base. Parking wasn't too bad as there is a lot available on the street, even in the summertime. Great spot to meet up with old friends or have a date night out! read more
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What a pleasant surprise to find this gem in Ocean Grove. I was there for a late afternoon event for the Lt. Governor and became mesmerized by this little hamlet next to the ocean. As I was leaving, I saw Seagrass! Linda was exceptionally nice as she had people sitting outside to get in! I was a party of one and sort of in a hurry! Well, well, well....I ordered the clam chowder and it was exceptional! The arugula calamari salad was next level as well. The catcher was that meals were by one get one so why not. I ordered the halibut and scallops with corn and tomato risotto! It was amazing! Worth the trip and the experience! My actual server was one of the best ever! Kudos to Seagrass! read more
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). read more
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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! read more
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. read more
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 read more
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! read more
3 months ago
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!! read more
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. read more
3 months ago
Ambiance is very relaxed with a quick and friendly service. Everything on the menu is wonderfully delicious and beautifully presented. read more
1 month ago
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. read more
3 months ago
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 read more
7 months ago
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. read more
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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. read more
2 months ago
Went for lunch recently and got the marinated lamb pops with raspberry soy glaze and wilted spinach, crispy calamari salad with kalamata olives and lemon vinaigrette (a favorite), and a side of fries. Good food and good service. SeaGrass was quiet the day we went but is usually pretty busy, even in the off season. read more
1 year ago
We go just for their sesame encrusted tuna -- the flavors in this dish are an incredible symphony, with a little wasabi sauce on the mash. The tuna is best when you get it rare: crispy on the outside and tender inside. We had the Avocado Salad which is: spring mix, hass avocado, cucumber, tomato, edamame, toasted peanut, crispy wonton, carrot-ginger dressing. It was just so light and refreshing, and the dressing complemented perfectly without overpowering. It was the perfect starter. Service was prompt and our waiter made great recommendations. The ambience is comfortable, chic and upscale. Our favorite, go to restaurant when we visit Ocean Grove. read more
10 months ago
Very nice restaurant. Service was great and the ladies working were friendly and very attentive. read more
3 months ago
Another great experience at Sea Grass. We decide to make a trip out to Asbury the evening before July 4 and it was clearly the calm before the storm that is to come in terms of people. We were shown to a table outside with our dog very quickly. Upon arrival our server came out to hand this menus and followed up pretty quickly taking. My wife had a lobster roll and I went up having their special salad and asked for grilled salmon to be put on top . Both were plated beautifully and looked so fresh and colorful, and the taste was to die for . Sea Grass experience every time is spot on 5 star treatment. read more
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Such a delicious dinner! I am so glad I picked this place to get dinner with my dad. We were both so pleased with our meals. Food and service were both 10/10. We sat outside and it was a beautiful evening. Will definitely come back and recommend to other people. read more
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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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