Food was delicious! Red hots were super. Staff was very attentive and polite. Very nice on the inside .

This was our second time dining at Stephen's. Our first experience was impeccable--the service, atmosphere, and food were all outstanding--so we were genuinely looking forward to returning. Unfortunately, this visit was completely different. The atmosphere and waitstaff were still excellent and were easily the highlights of the evening, but the food was extremely disappointing. Two of us ordered lobster tail with our entrées, and both were severely overcooked to the point of having a paste-like texture and being inedible. The accompanying white sauce was bland and flavorless. A steak ordered medium-well arrived rare. Given how exceptional our first experience was, we were surprised by the dramatic difference in the quality and preparation of the food. We had expected another wonderful meal and instead left very disappointed. Regrettably, based on this experience, we will not be returning. We brought home the rare steak for our dog and he did not even want it. read more

I love this restaurant! It's small and cozy, but the food is outstanding! The atmosphere has a history of Wildwood around the room. We started off with the meatball salad, which is meatballs with regatta and a salad on the side. It's outstanding! For entrées, we got chicken, marsala, and crab stuffed shrimp. Both were prepared perfectly and we really enjoyed everything. Service was excellent and we will definitely be back. read more

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We've been coming here since it opened. This was the best year yet. Flat out, the food is delicious! Five of us and a toddler were welcomed. The nine year old wanted "seafood" which meant fried founder. It's not on the menu, but they handled the request. (Vicki, our waitress was a true pro!) Not a problem! He ate every bite. This would be a five-star review except for the lobster on one platter. It was tough. But the rest enjoyed everything. The portions are large and the sauces outstanding and the meats and seafoods fresh. Don't miss this Wildwood gem. read more

We came here for the Restaurant Week prix fixe meal. It was an amazing meal. We ordered: the sausage polenta, crab and corn chowder, rigatoni bolognese, linguini carbonara, veal cutlet, filet mignon with risotto, ice box parfait, and limoncello cake. The chowder was a nice thick hearty soup. The polenta was delightful- with a light and creamy corn flavor. The linguini was a very light and airy pasta. The filet mignon was cooked perfectly medium and was so tender. The risotto and spinach went really well with the steak too. The veal was lightly breaded and melted right in my mouth. The limoncello tasted lemony and sweet, smooth and refreshing with a prominent aroma of lemon. The yellow dessert looked and tasted like a ray of sunshine. The ice box parfait was a refreshing end to my meal. As you can probably tell, we thoroughly enjoyed the entire dinner. The place was packed when we visited. Service was a tad slow but our server Faith did great. The meal more than made up for the slightly slow service. The portion sizes were generous too, we had to box one of the entrees to go. This definitely one of the better restaurant week deals, I would definitely recommend it and this place in general. read more

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We had the whipped ricotta with infused honey and it was fantastic! For dinner we ordered scallops and crab cakes. The scallops were excellent. The crab cakes, unfortunately, were mostly filler. The chocolate mousse cake for dessert was delectable! The service was just okay. We had a reservation but there was no one at the hostess stand when we arrived and we waited 15 minutes to be seated. read more

What's Stephen's favorite food? Curry Unfortunately they don't sell that here. I hope someone got fired for that blunder. So I got the garlic bread & the noki. Yeah, nobody knows how to spell ts The garlic bread was nice. Felt like Wario for a second there WAAA do you know about garlic bread? Knocki was in a special text box on the menu for a reason. Never seen it square before. That was cool. Like Minecraft chicken jockey I enjoyed the decor as well. There was a picture of Venice & it reminded me of Italian Brainrot. They should make a new one: Stephen Pephen (idk Italian). To wrap it all up, no dubai chocolate labubu 0/10 Just kidding guys, Ryan out!!! read more

Stephen’s - Gorgeous view of the boardwalk from the window (view censored to protect those involved) - Seafood Near Me - Wildwood, New Jersey

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Was able to get a seating for five and we are lucky we did. The owners (Kelly and Steve??) are terrific. Steve came out from the kitchen to say hello to a lot of the customers and his wife was one of the most pleasant people we've met in the restaurant business. Dinner started with complimentary garlic bread and gravy. Our apps were amazing. The honey ricotta was so delicious and the bruschetta was very fresh. All of our entrees were fantastic. I had the crab with red gravy and it was the perfect portion and taste. My wife tried a new entree which I believe was called Seafood Frederick and she said it was delicious. The chicken parmigiana dish was huge and my daughter really enjoyed it. The decor is so cool with throwback pictures of old time Wildwood. Keep up the great work. Definitely will be back and we absolutely recommend it for a wonderful and affordable dinner. read more

Stephen's turned out to be a hidden gem. I was a bit concerned when I noticed that the restaurant was so close to the boardwalk, as I thought it might mean that we would be paying a premium just for the location and that the food might be mediocre at best. We were very pleasantly surprised. The gnocchi was so wonderful that it made me wonder what I had eaten all my life that had been called "gnocchi." This was light and delicious. The agnolotti scarlatta was also to die for. Our waitress was friendly and knowledgeable and made some excellent recommendations. The desserts were also out of this world. And it's the rare restaurant down the shore that provides delicious food at a reasonable price. Not only will we be returning, we'll be finding it difficult to go anywhere else. read more

nice food, okay service, nice music. the ravioli was good, but i didnt finish it. the coke couldve been better, and the garlic bread was good but didnt last long. parker, you are a horrible being. the kids had a great time here and yet you still took most. you dont even like ivan, you took hik because he was my favorite. youre the reason he looks like a pillow. youre the reason read more

Stephen’s - AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! GOOD RAVIOLI. - Seafood Near Me - Wildwood, New Jersey

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Food wasn't good Nothing special Not worth it in a place with many restaurants. Food was overly salty and lacked a feeling that the food was fresh. read more

Checked out Stephen's for the first time last night! It's a cute little spot right off the boardwalk. First, you get garlic bread and a marinara dipping sauce on the table which I couldn't stop eating. Appetizer- crab stuffed long hots wrapped in prosciutto. I loved them and they were spicy. Caesar salad- very tasty! I will just ask for less dressing next time. Dinner- Seafood medley in a white- delicious and the seafood was cooked perfectly and pasta was al dente Chicken parm- so good and the marinara sauce is to die for. Our server, Morgan, was great. She was friendly and attentive! I will definitely be back!!! read more

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From the food to the service to the inviting atmosphere, this is a must when you visit Wildwood. The owners are incredible and accommodating. The crab and corn chowder could not be any better, ribeyes were cooked to perfection. Pasta has such great flavor. Do not get too full though the Chocolate mousse pie is divine and a must. The texture is what a mousse is supposed to be smooth creamy and packed with flavor. Thank you for making my Coasties bootcamp grad meal perfect!!! read more

We ate here last night and everything was delicious. Let me start by saying our waitress, Tara was amazing, and helped us with all of our modifications. My son wanted chicken parm minus the sauce no problem, my mother in law wanted sweet peppers in her chicken not hot peppers, no issue. The food was amazing!! The service amazing! The inside has a comforting feel and makes your stay enjoyable. Would definitely recommend. Oh and did I mention the chef comes to every table to see if you are enjoying it. 10/10 will be back, actually will be back next week to try some new items! read more

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Service was good. Food was decently priced for being down the shore in the Wildwood area. However, the Caesar salad and bread served is the only thing this place has going for it. I went with a rather large dining party with multiple orders and overall we all agreed it was a waste of a dinner that could've been spent elsewhere. Chicken picante was a disappointment to both the eyes and tastebuds. It looked poor and the flavor match its appearance. The salmon was extremely fishy and missing flavor. If you were to come here I would recommend getting a water with lemon, bread, and then the check. read more

We had large party and Stephen's was gracious enough to take a reservation for us. The entire from our server Brianna to hostess Julia and everyone including Stephen were extremely hospitable and dealt with our situation with utmost grace and respect. I unfortunately didn't get to take many pics of the food. I will say the Mediterranean salad w seafood was enjoyable and tasty and in my opinion a must order is the honey "ragut" app (spreadable ricotta w honey.) my wife had the shrimp fra diablo and I had the Agnolotti Gamberetto (Mushroom filled half moon pasta with shrimp, sundried tomatoes and shitake mushrooms. cream sauce). I really enjoyed this pasta dish. Was cooked well and not too heavy surprisingly. Thank you again to Stephen's for hosting my groups annual wildwood get together dinner. We look forward to seeing you next summmer. read more

Stephen’s - Agnolotti Gamberetto - Seafood Near Me - Wildwood, New Jersey

DELICIOUSSS. Great service, on the boardwalk in a restaurant area. Great staff. Best salmon I had in a while read more

Stephen’s - Grilled salmon with some kind of Asian sauce (i can't remember exactly what it is besides the fact that it was good) - Seafood Near Me - Wildwood, New Jersey

Excellent service, food was really good. Must stop for anyone in the area. My spouse and I really loved it. Bring a nice bottle of wine and enjoy. read more

good contemporary brunch place near the boardwalk. I did really enjoy the banana french toast and crispy potatos. lunch menu looks good. service was ok (eg, they came by to see if we needed a coffee refill a few times) but a little slow and could have been more efficient, eg, sat there without any drinks at all for at least 10 mins and waited for food for at least another 10 mins. The restaurant was busy but there seemed to be enough waitresses for quicker service and some of the wait staff seemed a little disinterested at times. service was also a little slow at another local restaurant the night before so maybe this is a local thing. brunch is overall good and we left happy. read more

How does this place only have 4 stars? The food is amazing! Seriously, we live in a heavily Italian North Jersey area and often eat at Little Italy in the Bronx. Stephen's give all those places a run for their money! Try the gnoccchi ... I promise that you won't be disappointed! Sorry ...no pics...we ate it all! ...and the staff (and atmosphere) ...amazing! read more

Delicious food! Wonderful atmosphere and the staff is so friendly and attentive. We will be back.

Shrimp parm was great and the scallops were melt in your mouth. The garden salad was huge. Our waitress, Faith, was so enthusiastic and made the evening great. It's a little more sophisticated decor which is a nice break from the boardwalk. read more

Delicious food! I got the Seared Scallop risotto and my boyfriend got Agnolotti Gamberetto . Service was speedy and everyone was friendly. Ambiance is great, very clean and wonderful decor. read more

Stephen’s - Scallop risotto and Agnolotti please excuse the poor lighting - Seafood Near Me - Wildwood, New Jersey

First impression was clean, friendly and modern/rustic vibe. Immediately felt like family upon being seated and greeted by our waitress! Food was out of this world, authentic Italian dishes with a unique variety of classic recipes from the old country! Stephen came over to greet us twice during our visit and his wife Kelly managed the dinner with grace and smiles! Highly recommend this restaurant and I look forward to returning for a 3rd time! read more

Great food and service! This chef is from South Philly and knows how to serve authentic Italian food at a reasonable price.

Amazing seafood/ Italian food ! Stephen's never disappoints and our server Tara was so friendly.

Water taste like chemicals! Service was soo slow! Food taste bland and some taste like the chemical water! Would not recommend!!! read more

I've been meaning to leave a great review of eating here for a few weeks. I'll be straight to the point. Great location, amazing prices, appetizers and entrees were awesome. I wish I could have eaten them all. I had longhots with crabmeat and sausage and peppers as the appetizer which was great. The entree homemade Gnocchi with crabmeat/blush sauce. Absolutely amazing! I will definitely be going back. I wish the place the greatest success. One of the owners came to the table and she was so nice and welcoming! Go to Stephen's! read more

Delicious food, great service and the owner came out and spoke to everyone. Good prices. read more

Stephen’s - Mussel app - Seafood Near Me - Wildwood, New Jersey

We tried this restaurant out as we were looking for a place to grab dinner. We were seated after a wait of about 25 minutes. Our waitress came over (Morgan) and took our drink order she asked if we needed another minute, and we said okay. After waiting about 15 minutes with no sight of her we asked a person preparing tables to please find our waitress for us. She finally came and apologized for the wait, saying there was an issue in the kitchen. So.......we are left to just sit there and wait looking around, thinking we were forgotten? We put our order in, the shareable antipasto salad and the long hots. I asked for the salad with the tuna on the SIDE as my husband does NOT like tuna and nobody, but one of the 3 of us would want it in the salad. She said sure that was something they could do. We also put in our entree order. We ordered the chicken marsala, the broiled seafood, the veal Parmigiano and the fisherman's feast with a red sauce. Now for the broiled seafood I specified I didn't like flounder, so could they please add more of the other things in the dish to make up for it, she said sure. The appetizers come out and you could see that the salad had the tuna on it. They must have taken it off (maybe they forgot) maybe it's already on it? I have no idea, but pieces of tuna were throughout the entire salad. As we ate the apps, our drinks sat completely empty, waiting for a refill for about 10-15 minutes. Morgan came back and asked how it was. I advised her of the salad issue and that it would not have been good had somebody been allergic to tuna. Also that my husband would now not be eating it. Unfortunately we were so hungry before she came over my daughter and myself had already dug in so we kept that salad. She apologized now for a 2nd time. We are eating our long hots (2 for $12) people show pics with 3... Our entrees come out. I look and see a piece of some kind of fish... I'm like what is this? She says salmon, "I'm like I don't do fish just shellfish that's why I said no flounder and asked for you to just add more of what was already offered. She says I'm sorry. I'm like well what are we going to do. Next thing I know the chef is at the table. He says did I do something wrong. I explain. He says well we were out of the clams casino so I threw the Lobster tail ( he thought that was an upgrade for me not everyone likes Lobster ) and gave you salmon. I'm like I don't like salmon. I'm just like whatever at this point chef has left. ( I personally could go the rest of my life without lobster) why didn't they tell me they were out of some of my items and give me options? So I just keep my plate and go on about the meal. The plate came with NO drawn butter, cocktail sauce absolutely NOTHING to make this seafood taste like anything. It was like eating absolute air. My baked potato was hard as a rock. I was starved so I ate the shellfish by dipping it into the red sauce that came with my daughter's dish per her advice.. My husband liked his chicken marsala and my daughter liked the pasta, mussels and clams that came with her dish. She had 1 scallop a Dungeness crab which she states with no butter was flavorless, and was hard to eat as they don't give you a cracker. The veal Parmigiano was chewy and rubbery the baked potato was hard like mine was, the side esparagus was bitter and not good. The waitress stopped by and said they took some money off. I said okay thanks. She leaves we ate again we were starved it's about 9:20 pm at this point. She comes back asked if we would like dessert I said no she brings the check. They took the drinks off the bill and 10% I believe. I literally just wanted to get out of there. There is absolutely no reason for 3 apologies at what should be an hour to an hour and a half dinner experience. Unfortunately, I'd definitely not recommend. Giving 2 stars because 1 and 3 quarter people liked their food. Ps I was so aggravated I forgot to take pics of my food. YOU aren't missing anything. read more

Stephen’s - Fisherman's feast - Seafood Near Me - Wildwood, New Jersey

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Home made gnocchi best I've had. Also the service was amazing them checking on our food and making us feel welcomed

My first visit to Stephen's... definitely going back.... Had Chicken Oscar... outstanding.. My group had an assortment of Chicken Parm, Chicken Marsala, and Veal Marsala... everyone was pleased. The Staff was great.... I'm hooked... read more

I've been here twice for dinner and once for breakfast. All three times were fantastic. The service is very friendly. The place looks great inside and is very clean. Their food presentation was great. Even for breakfast you could tell they took time with how the food comes out. As for the food, the gnocchi was our family favorite or any of the veal entrees. For breakfast they have great breakfast bowls or their lobster Benedict was extremely good. The chef came out to greet the tables all three times we were there. I will definitely be back again. read more

Went with my family and loved that it was a BYPB- oh and the food was delicious! Would definitely return!

Had the scallops and risotto. It was excellent! Staff was super friendly and helpful. read more

Stephen’s - Scallops and risotto, with pesto - Seafood Near Me - Wildwood, New Jersey

Delicious meal tonight at Stephen's! Started the meal with mussels red, stuffed long hot peppers, sausage and peppers and the honey "ragut". Everything was fantastic! We all loved our entrees! The gnocchi with crabmeat in the blush did not disappoint. I had the seared scallops over risotto which were fabulous! Perfectly cooked and the risotto was very tasty! Others in our party had the rib-eye, veal Sicilian, and chicken Marsala...everyone enjoyed their food! Can't wait to go back and try the other items on my list. read more

First time at this new BYOB restaurant. Good service and selection. Food was excellent! Service the same, friendly staff and owner. Will return! read more

My family had dinner today at Stephen's and it was amazing. Everything we had was incredible. I highly recommend this place. The prices were reasonable as well. The chef even came out and asked if we were enjoying our food. A great place with a family feel. Will be going back soon. read more

Very disappointed. The food was great but the service was below standard for the price point; our waitress barely checked on us, we sat with unfilled drinks for almost the entire time, and we weren't given items we requested. For the price you're paying, it's not worth it. read more

Was there over this past weekend and I have to say what HORRIBLE customer service. A person at my table ordered a ribeye steak, however when the plate was put in front of them the color of the "Ribeye" was pink. The person simply just asked are you sure this is a ribeye and not pork chop. The waitress came back with a strong attitude then saying it was correct and walked away. At this point 3 people (including myself) took a small bite of the ribeye to find out it was indeed a pork chop. After going back and fourth, the chef came out also with a very nasty attitude and then proceeded to BRING OUT RAW MEAT TO OUR TABLE to try and prove us wrong. I know I am clearly not a chef, however I think I do know how a ribeye and pork chop are supposed to taste. How can you fight with someone about what they physically tasted? They did NOTHING but argue with us. The manager never once came by our table to even offer an apology. The hostess did however see what happened and she apologized. The only thing they did was take "Ribeye" off of the bill. They never even asked if the person wanted something else to eat. ABSOLUTELY WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER AND WILL NEVER RETURN AGAIN. read more