THE GOOD ---------------- + The food and, more specifically, seafood was AMAZINGLY fresh and delicious!!! ++++ Grilled Octopus appetizer with lemon garlic butter was to die for. Octopus was soooooooo tender and the restaurant's signature lemon garlic butter was a perfect compliment to it. ++++ Surf and Turf was, once again, PERFFFFFECT. Order came with a (hugeeee) 12 oz. ribeye and 10 oz. lobster tail. Both were as good as it gets anywhere. ++++ Branzino with rice and fries was excellent! The branzino was extremely bony, as you would expect, but the fish meat was sooooooo good. Rice was very flavorful and the fries were some of the crispiest I've EVER had. ++++ Mint Lemonade was absolutely refreshing. One of the best refresher drinks we've ever had anywhere. + Spacious and bright interior. Bright blue and white walls and floors make you feel like you're actually in the Mediterranean. + Parking lot is right outside of the restaurant and there are 8 spots in total, but it's on a steep slope that leads up to the restaurant entrance. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - The waiter was very, verrrry nice, but, for some odd reason, the side of rice for the Branzino came out 30 minutes after the Branzino arrived on the table!!!! This is not an exaggeration. The waiter kept promising it was coming out soon, but it just took longer and longer and longer to arrive till I was already done with my entree. - The restaurant automatically added a service charge of 15% for just the 2 of us. Typically, you see this for large parties, NOT for parties of 2. With that said, we were a bit surprised it was only 15% though considering 18% seems like the minimum these days. MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Dined here on an early Monday afternoon from 12:15 - 1:45 and only when we were leaving did another party finnnnaaaalllly come in. We had the whole restaurant to ourselves until then. CONCLUSION -------------------- = Bottom line, the food is spectacular here. I don't use that word lightly. Our meal here was as good as we've had in a longgg time. read more

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Not sure what the praise for this place is about. The food is good but not great. But what made the visit not worth coming back for was the service. We visited when it was empty. Asked a few quotations about the menu, the server was not very helpful, referring to the menu about the dishes. The food was slow too come out and the server never came out of the back to check on us. Then he decides he deserved an automatic 20% gratuity for himself. read more

These days not many restaurants have any identity. So it is a breath of fresh air when a restaurant makes food unapologetically. We had a wonderful fresh fish, smoky baba ghanoush and a nice shrimp Alexandria Service was good, but some things did not work well, ie getting change as well as under staffed, but it was an odd time if day, so may be understandable. Decor is fun and fancy free and quite romantic too. It's Florida, Nice, or Casablanca even. One suggestion I would make would be too have off-site Valet parking as the parking lot for the whole shopping center is quite small. read more

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Wow, fresh seafood in the heart of Paterson and it's amazing! Everything was tasty and fried perfectl... not overcooked or rubbery. If you are in the mood for fresh fish and seafood you will not be disapointed here. FYI: They have a small parking lot on a hill, and you will have to walk up the mountain to get to the restaurant. read more

- Parking lot is conveniently located right out front, though it sits on an odd slope--head uphill to find the entrance - Spacious restaurant with beachy, seaside vibes, burning incense and Egyptian pop music in the background almost transports you to some place else - Refrigerated display case highlights an impressive selection of fresh seafood - Very quiet on a Monday at lunch--we were the only diners the entire time - Our waiter was very friendly, though service was a bit uneven--entrées arrived separately, and the side of rice didn't come until we were nearly finished - Still the food was AMAZING: Grilled Octopus is a must-order--tender, plump, and served in a sauce so good you'll want to dip your bread to soak up every last drop; Branzino was incredibly fresh and cooked to perfection; Surf and Turf featured enormous portions of both land and sea, all seasoned very well; Mint Lemonade, served slushie-style, was perfectly balanced between sweet and tart and incredibly refreshing - Automatic 15% gratuity and 3% fee if charging your credit card--gotta remember to bring cash next time! - Fun detail: the restroom (at least the ladies') is equipped with a bidet read more

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The food is really good, and very good portions. For a seafood place the prices aren't bad.

The Egyptian shrimp appetizer was 6 head on, split shelled nicely sized shrimp. Sautéed in onion and delicious red peppers. Perfectly cooked and the sauce was perfect for scooping up with the fresh bread that was served with a nice little dish of olives when first sat down. Eggplant appetizer was grilled with a spice medley that beautifully enhanced the caramelization. It was vegetable preparation at its best. We had 2 whole fish entrees. A Dorado and Branzino. Both incredibly fresh and straight from the ice case that you can view and inspect on your way in. First preparation was an Egyptian style blackened rub. Very flavorful and cooked with precision. Crispy skinned and moist flaky inside. The second was also grilled with a topping in a similar manner to the sauce the shrimp appetizer was served in. Also very well executed. Service was welcoming and warm. The chef/waiter was beyond helpful and we appreciated his help with our selections. Absolutely worth the trip. We will return and you should make this a priority to try if you haven't already. read more

Had a great Mothers Day Dinner here! Food is excellent and well seasoned. Lots of options for seafood and prices are super reasonable. It was BUSY! The only con is that they ran out of rice and they forgot mussels on our platter, but quite frankly we had way too much food. Looking forward to going back and trying other items on the menu! Oh yea, get the mint lemonade! read more

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Went 2 days ago the food left me speechless they have a salad that comes with shrimp must try !

- *سيكال سيفود - نكهة البحر المتوسط في قلب باترسن! * لو نفسك تاكل سيفود مصري أصيل بطعم لا يُقاوم، يبقى لازم تجرب *سيكال سيفود* في باترسن. من أول لحظة تدخل فيها، بتحس إنك مش في مطعم... لا، دي رحلة سريعة لإسكندرية! أجواء دافئة، ضيافة ولا أروع، وريحة البحر في كل طبق. الدكتور محمد، صاحب المكان، وابنه بيشرفوا على كل التفاصيل بنفسهم، وده بيخلي كل طبق يطلع بحُب. بتحس إنك ضيف مش زبون، والاهتمام بالتفاصيل واضح في الطعم، والنظافة، وحتى طريقة التقديم. الجمبري، الكابوريا، السمك المقلي... كله معمول بإتقان وكأنك بتاكله على البحر مباشرة. والأجمل؟ روح مصر موجودة في المكان... ديكور بسيط، ضحكة من القلب، وكأنك وسط أهلك. ولو لسه مش مقتنع، شوف الريل على إنستغرام وخلي الصور تتكلم! بس خُد بالك... لو رحت مرة، هترجع تاني وتالت --- read more

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I absolutely loved my experience dining at this Egyptian seafood restaurant! Found it on instagram in a reel. From the delightful dishes to the outstanding service, every moment was a pleasure. The complimentary watermelon and pineapples for dessert were a refreshing touch. Plus, the convenience of parking in the lot made the whole dining experience stress-free. I would definitely return if in the Paterson area again and recommend it to others! I recommend the hummus, calamari and Cajun fries as appetizers read more

Seagull - Mozzarella and shrimp stuffed bass - Seafood Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

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Amazing food!!! Staff was sooo sooo nice and accommodating and so attentive. We had the butterfly shrimp and the Alexandrian shrimp which was really delicious!!! The calamari so tender and fresh and the fish as well. Highly recommend. I see us here a lot in the future!! read more

A great place with great service and excellent food I highly recommend it , there is parking also and the variety of fish is amazing read more

The food & service was great! This was my second time there and they did not disappoint! Make sure you try lamb chops and you can't go wrong with any of their fish options! Everything is fresh and delicious! read more

Seagull - LAMB CHOPS - Seafood Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

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بسم الله ماشاءالله احلى مكان أكلت فيه سمك بجد والخدمة احلى حاجة وكل طقم العمل بجد فوق الممتاز شكرا !! read more

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It's an amazing place, fish is so fresh, tasty dishes , try bronzini fish with lemon on the grill, butter fly shrimp, seafood brown rice, fried calamari. All were amazingly delicious and finish up with peppermint lemon juice and hot tea with fresh mint . Owners were very welcoming with smiles on their faces serving their guests with love and gratitude. read more

Delicious food generous portions nice variety of items Great prices!! Highly recommend ordering from here read more

Ambience is nice. They have a whole seaside vibe going on Service was a bit slow- on a Tuesday with only two customers there. After waiting a while and waiting, we ordered and the food finally came. As you can imagine it wasn't a great start to our meal. Food came and it was very tasty- all was going well until a tiny hair was found in a fish. The waiter took the dish to the owner and he came over and offered to take that fish off our bill, replace it for free and gave us 20% off our overall bill. Sometimes I've had a similar experience at a restaurant and the owner does nothing to make up for the incident so I was pleasantly happy with this situation. I look forward to come back and giving them more stars in the future. read more

Visited for our anniversary dinner and took a chance, but it was very delicious. Everything was very fresh and piping hot. We started complementary bread and olives, fried calamari, and fried shrimp and then we each got one red snapper fried and grilled branzino. The waiter told us about a deconstructed cheesecake special they were having, and we tried that. He also brought out a complementary fruit platter. I definitely recommend it! read more

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If you're looking for authentic Alexandrian-Egyptian flavors then you've found the spot. I'm so glad I no longer have to go all the way to Astoria to get a taste of Alexandria. Everything here from the food to the decor, the service was excellent. I came for the Ramadan buffet. As soon as you enter you're greeted and made to feel like you're entering a family member's home. Waitstaff is going around giving water and dates for everyone to break their fast. Egyptian folk music is playing in the background. The whole experience really transports you to Egypt . The decor was creatively designed. There are fishnets and seashells and palm trees tucked in corners and hanging from the ceiling. Now the food- the star of the show. Everything was so flavorful- from the grilled butterfly shrimp to the seafood paella. There were so many options to satisfy every pallet. Unlimited drinks, salads, dips, meats, fish, dessert, coffee, and tea -all available for the Ramadan buffet which only cost $35 (march 2024) I'd definitely come back after Ramadan to try their regular menu! read more

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Every thing worth 10 out of 10 Food , service , decoration, food prices I consider it the best seafood restaurant in new jersey read more

Food was delicious, the service was great! Will definitely be back especially for the mint lemonade- perfect pairing with the seafood read more

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Ambiance: like a beach & fish shack. I mean that in a good way. Clean restaurant. Floor is a little slippery so Be careful. Ramps are provided for w/c access. Nice Arab music playing on the flat screen. I believe I saw Patrick from SpongeBob show in the sand! The entrance is a steep hill but they wait for you & greet you which is nice. The fish display is what you want to focus on. Then the way to cook it. Always broiled with garlic olive oil & lemon. When I get Branzini fish I add rosemary sooooooo good! But that's my way! Prawns were tonight's meal with scallops grilled perfectly!! They top you off with free fruit tray, does any other place due that? Nope! Get the mint lemonade it's so refreshing!!! Service: three of us ordered but only two got the meals. Ten minutes later the third person got their meal. Kitchen was a little slammed but the servers are all nice & on point. Shot out to the older gentleman who tried to steal my bread! We all had a good laugh on that one!! Return: Yes we are coming back. So it will be in the Summer. Don't forget me cause I want to give you five stars next time. Also to tell everyone bout your service. This one is two be continued...... read more

The staff were very attentive and friendly. The food was flavorful and the portions are huge. Everything was reasonably priced. read more

Seagull - Surf and Turf - Seafood Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

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Fresh seafood good service good quality must go to try calamari cooked to perfection

Beautiful restaurant and the food/service was great! Staff was so kind. We will be going back.

Food is absolutely delicious, the service was impeccable very friendly and attentive. The ambiance is is easy and laid back. read more

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Lovely dinner and service! The menu is diverse without being overwhelming. I liked the options for different ways you could have your fish prepared. Each dish we ordered was so good I can't pick a favorite so ultimately I think you can't go wrong eating here. I'll definitely be back! read more

The best seafood restaurant in the area, great addition to the variety of the Mediterranean cuisine places. From the minute we walked in we felt welcomed. Nice and tasteful decor with touch of nautical theme. Service was fast and friendly. But above all the food was absolutely delicious. As a seafood lovers we've tried many places in both NY and NJ areas and Seagull surpassed the expectations. Dishes were very fresh and perfectly cooked. Definitely recommend it! read more

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Delicious food prepared very well. The place is spotless clean and the service is excellent. Highly recommend. read more

Seagull - Mix seafood, fried calamari grilled Bass - Seafood Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

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Mediterranean Seafood at its best! Service was amazing and ambiance was comfortable with family seating.

This place was amazing. I went there twice back to back and received the same service. They welcome you when you first arrive and give you the choice to choose your sit. When I did get there around 6:30PM on a Friday, the place was not packed. However within an hour it was really packed. The food was delicious! From appetizers to entrees! The first time I went, I ordered the seafood soup. The soup was great. I loved that it was seasoned but not too much. It went great with the pita bread they gave us as well. The second time I went, I ordered the butterfly shrimp and I am in love. It was seasoned so well and it was juicy! I can't wait to go back for that! For my entree I ordered the grilled banzino with salad and rice. I ate the whole fish and couldn't even taste the rice because I was so full. The fish was grilled to perfection. The sauce that they drizzled under it gave it the perfect finish. It was delicious! I recommend this place. The waitress and the owner made sure to also check on us! The ambiance was cute! read more

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Excellent place for seafood,they prepare seafood rada style, open grilled with vegetable,plus More,I would recommend rada style first and then open style,rada style is Black and burned style. service was excellent,no problem getting parking space. read more

Biggest ripoff in Istanbul. Don't make the mistake I made and get charged $400 American dollars for one lousy meal.

Not the greatest it was ok, a bit heavy left with a sick feeling. waiter said certain things weren't available when the base was fish, which I thought was weird and insisted we get fish and not apps. Kept offering fresh juice even though we wanted cans. I missed Astoria definitely! They have parking but everything else was mediocre. read more

My husband and I just had dinner here and we had a great time. The food was really good, and the service was outstanding. Very friendly and helpful staff. We're definitely coming back! read more

First thing- has really great parking- which is really tough for this area in Paterson. The entrance is very nice and gives you Egyptian seafood restaurant vibes... the decor inside is so nice and fresh, with beautiful mirrors and etching and beautiful flooring and blue nautical decor all throughout... the service was excellent and the waiters and owners were so attentive and helped us choose what we wanted to eat, answering all our questions and showing us the fresh fish....the food was SO fresh, came out piping hot (and quickly) and the fish melted in my mouth- we got the grilled bronzini, sengari orata, and the shrimp tajin with red sauce- the Tajin was the best I ever had! All food was fresh and portions were generous- I was super impressed with this restaurant and cannot wait to come again read more

good food, great service.the staff was very attentive. they made sure to check on you.i will be going back.

Great food, great prices, and great people! Best egyptian seafood I ever ate. You are missing out if you don't come!!!

Authentic Egyptian style seafood with a great family environment. Super versatile menu, you have full control. Your choice of fresh fish, down to how you want it seasoned, and cooked. A staple to South Paterson. Will be back soon! read more