I just had one of the best fried flounder sandwiches in central New Jersey. It was thick, long,…read moreflaky and crisp all on a large round roll with Tatar sauce lettuce and tomato. Their fish sandwich cost of $14 and was very reasonable for the portion of fish. I thought this was only a wholesale fish market, but it has the widest selection of locally caught fish from the New Jersey coast. It only took about 10 minutes to cook but well worth the wait. This is more of a store than a restaurant. It's standing room only, with a couple of small chairs to use for the wait. You go to the front to place your order to go. They do accept credit cards. Now that I know they will make individual fried fish sandwiches, I will definitely go back, as I love good fried fish".

Oh, hell yea. Best fish and chips I've had in a while. I went with the cod and the batter was nice…read moreand crisp, fish perfectly cooked and flakey, and fries just excellent. I had my own tarter sauce and didn't even touch it because theirs was great. Was it pricey? Yes, but so worth it. I'm a huge fan. All seafood will be from here from now on.

Small friendly place. Food was delicious. BYOB. Plan on returning soon…read more Becareful, it is easy to miss on the highway

Saturday night I was expecting overflow parking and was surprised to a mostly empty lot, more…read moresurprising was only two tables had diners. What happened to this once very busy restaurant? The positive, the waitress was welcoming, friendly and helpful. Things started fine, Oysters were good, and the Mussels in Red Sauce were very tasty. Now the main courses: New England Broiled Combination was under seasoned including a dried out stuffed Flounder fillet, 3 very small overcooked shrimp, a baked clam, a few small scallops (not overcooked) and roasted potato pieces. Under seasoned, overcooked and tasteless. Two orders of stuffed Scallops on Risotto, each order had 3 Scallops on a tasty risotto but at $48 and only 3 scallops it lacked WOW. The Bill: menu states the credit card charge but it was strange that each item had the extra charge which meant the sales tax was on the surcharge too. Two Apps, Four entrees, Three desserts, Three coffees Total with Tip $370. It is a BYOB the price did not fit the dinner. Now I know why the restaurant was empty.

The ambiance inside is so much vibrant and better than what you see from the outside. Big indoor…read morearea with a nice bar and lots of tables. Service was good with the waiter always checking in and on top of things. Food was amazing! Seafood tower with oysters, clams and shrimp was the favorite of the table, very fresh and flavorful seafood. The whole table (party of 6) had fish and one order of lobster tails, and everyone left very happy with their dishes. From the filets to the whole fish, everything was very good and tasty. Would come back any time

Our third time visiting, this time as a group of 8. Food is good overall, service remains…read morehorrendous. Our waiter did not come to take our order until a good 35-40 minutes after sitting, not a huge deal but a notable delay. What irritated me during dinner was we were asked if we'd like dessert while 2 people were still eating their meals, followed by the check immediately arriving- no etiquette. While paying and wrapping up the staff were directed to clear the table, this was obvious. For full drinks to be removed without asking is unacceptable. It was as if we weren't even sitting there the manner they were clearing. Again it was obvious the direction of the manager, they needed the table. Try being efficient to start instead of creating a rush at the end if overbooked and delayed. It's classier than putting a check on a table with people eating and rudely clearing drinks. Will not be returning. There is better up the road with real management and service.

Best seafood in town Everyone needs to come down to…read moreKeyport to check them out!! Love it!!!

This is a classic fried seafood spot that my family has been coming to for generations. Our go-to…read moreorder is the fried shrimp platter and fried scallops platter. High quality seafood, never fishy/smelly at all. Their fried batter also never come sour greasy, it's always light and crispy. No matter how busy this small shop gets, they have their ordering and cooking process down to a T, and you're usually out of there in less than 10 minutes! It's a very plain, small building, no dining in - it's strictly takeout. We usually drive around the neighborhood and park somewhere by the water to eat.

I can't say enough great things about this terrific new spot in Keansburg that's accessible off the…read moreboardwalk or Beachway Ave. Right off the bat you'll pick up a fun vibe when you walk in, a large wrap around bar was the highlight for us, but there are picnic tables surrounding it as well as some outdoor boardwalk seats as well. Came with my wife and son and sat 3 across right at the bar. Our friendly bartender/server, Priya promptly took our drink order and we decided to start off with a pitcher of Sangria and some Oyster Shooters, that came with vodka, fresh Canadian oysters, lemon and hot sauce, everything tasted amazing. We then proceeded to order some apps, a dozen more of the Canadian oysters as well as a Shrimp Cocktail. The oysters were so fresh and delicious and the shrimps were big and tasty. For our main courses, my wife ordered a Fried Combo platter of Cod and Scallops, mu son ordered the Fried Cod Sandwich and I ordered a Fried Combo platter with Fried Clams and Fried Flounder. Everything was so delicious, all the fish was fried perfectly and so tender and flaky, the scallops, not only were they fried perfectly and delicious, they were plentiful, at least 10 of them in my wife's platter and the fried clams were so good, so tender, I loved them. While we were eating I noticed our bartender had a tee shirt that said Keyport Fishery on the back, so I asked if they owned this spot as well, she said yes. Well that explained why everything was just so good, in fact I might have enjoyed the fish here even more. What a great spot this is, even the prices are reasonable. We will be coming here a lot, if I lived closer I'd come every day, LOL.

Seafood is always fried fresh right in front of you. Service is good. Drinks heavy pour. :)read more

Went on a date night to Proving Ground on a beautiful summer night…read more We started with some sushi getting the shrimp tempura roll. It was delicious I was surprised they even had sushi. For mains we ordered the truffle mac and cheese and the steak sandwich. The steak sandwich was on garlic break, the steak was cooked perfectly and the added fries were a plus. The mac and cheese was also delicious not overly cheesy just an all around good meal. Definitely worth checking out we sat outside and admired the boats and sunset. The food came out quick and hot. Service was polite and genuine.

I'm not usually a fan of dishes with a lot of tomato sauce, and unfortunately, I didn't enjoy this…read moreentrée as much as I had hoped. Maybe I misunderstood the description, but I expected the Creole flavors to come through more. Instead, the dish tasted heavily of tomato and seemed to be missing some of the additional seasonings I was expecting. The orzo was also overcooked, which made it very soft and easy to break apart. That said, the lobster bisque was absolutely divine, and the fries were perfectly crunchy. Despite my meal not being my favorite, the restaurant itself is beautiful. It was pouring outside during my visit, but the waitress was incredibly kind and attentive, which definitely added to the experience. I would still love to return and try some of the other items on the menu. I especially want to experience their outdoor seating--it looks absolutely gorgeous with the lighting! Overall, it's a beautiful restaurant with a lovely atmosphere, and I'm looking forward to giving it another try.

Had a wonderful experience from start to finish. Made a reservation two weeks in advance. Was…read moreseated immediately upon arrival. The server was pleasant and helped us decide on what to order. Started off with a spritz, happy spoons, oysters and stuffed clams. All the appetizers were delicious. The oysters were phenomenal! I ordered the scallops and that was incredible too. A good portion as well. My husband had the Caribbean dish and very much enjoyed it! We ended the evening with butter cake - Fantastic!

I heard amazing things about this spot for months and I was finally able to try it and was so happy…read moreI did. Located right by the water and it shows - the seafood here is so fresh and absolutely delicious. A very relaxed and casual atmosphere with a valet for parking. The server was very knowledgeable on the menu and all of the specials. Highly recommend the crudo appetizer and scallops + seared tuna entrees. I will be back!

Food quality is great and the pricing is fair, which is not something I say often about a seafood…read moreboil. The place looks great inside. Clean, friendly staff, the kind of spot you'd want to sit down at. I wouldn't know though. I've been here plenty and I have never once eaten in. Always order it to go and eat at home. Wife likes to have some white rice with hers. If you're in the Shoppes and debating it, it's worth the stop.

I am giving this place 5 stars because they have an uncomplicated menu, delicious sauces, and good…read moreoptions. I order here enough times to verify their consistency. This is a great local seafood spot here in North Brunswick because their combos make choosing easy. My go-to order is Combo #2 with the boom sauce (a combination of their 3 sauces: cajun, lemmon pepper, and garlic). Most times I will order it in a mild to medium spice level. So delicious! Additionally, I love adding potatoes and sausages as sometimes I do share this with people who would prefer not eating any other seafood than shrimp. This all goes well with white rice (which I would cook at home as I mostly grab things to go). The other times I ate dined in here, the staff has been so nice. Whenever I pick up my order, the staff has also been consistently nice. I am also impressed that they are pretty quick with preparing their order. Looking forward to come back.

Late night dinner after big bday celebration!…read more Our server was Katie-friendly, attentive and fast! Great smile too! I ordered the crab cake sandwich; my husband ordered the fried flounder sandwich. Both came with housemade fries. Fries were piled high; the flounder was so big we think it may have been a whole fish! The crab cake was fluffy backfin (VERY light on the "filler"-yay!) with a beautiful crust. I still had on my tiara and got lots of "Happy Birthday!" Wishes from staff as they passed by. We were too full for dessert, so we passed. But our server surprised me with a slice of homemade key lime pie complete with candle and singing colleagues! We'll be back soon for more tasty nibbles and treats!

***** 5-stars. From my experience, the best American seafood restaurant in the state and quite…read morepossibly in the lower 48. If you find yourself at the shore and only have time for one restaurant, this is the ONE! Others may have incorporated the concept of trawler-to-table, where restaurant-owned vessels harvest the daily menu specials, but AOF has perfected it. They have an adjoining fish market where you can review the catch and board of fare, and see what appeals to you. I was very impressed with the freshness, variety, and quality (including many deep water cold Atlantic species including cod, ling, monkfish, plus mussels, oysters, etc.) Service was exemplary, execution was flawless, and taste was sublime. Setting is natural, old school, lots of local character and family friendly. Chowder and bisques 5 star Salads 5 star Bread 5 star Entrees 5 star Desserts 5 star Everything 5 star Recommend you come early for dinner or late for lunch because everyone knows the quality here and 2-3 hour wait during peak season is not uncommon (oh yeah, and should you have to, the wait is more than worth it) Mahalo for reading my review.

Walked into a beautiful place. We stated with a great bread basket. Maybe the best I've ever had…read more And the great food continued. For appys, we had a wedge salad w/ a slice of bacon, which my wife enjoyed. I had baked clams, which I loved! For dinner, my wife had Filet Mignon and mac & cheese on the side. The meat was cooked perfectly and the mac & cheese was great. I had a Wagyu rib eye cap and Brussel sprouts on the side. The meat was perfect, and so were the sprouts. For dessert, my wife had the affogato, which both of us loved. The only disappointment of the night was the Tiramisu, not flavorful at all. The service was top-notch, I appreciated that the waiter was not a kid, which so many places use these days. It's very expensive, $380 for two (BYOB), including tip. As great a meal as it was, I don't think I will be a regular. If I come back, it won't be for the steak, mine cost $115. The mains don't include sides, it's all a la carte. If the money doesn't bother you, or it's a special occasion, I highly recommend this restaurant. Somebody in that kitchen, knows what they are doing!

What an unfortunate turn of events. We arrived as a party of 4 on a Friday evening around 6 pm…read moreexpecting a well needed, well deserved, enjoyable meal amongst friends. I was especially looking forward to ordering the ribeye and lit up instantly when the server listed it as one of the specials. The server shared that he would need to collect the orders for all of our courses at the same time which was fine with me. I actually had more confidence in the timing of everything for that reason. Our server had a delightful energy particularly at the beginning of our visit. After we placed our orders, everything began to fall apart. It did get noticeably busy since we first arrived, but we ultimately waited for our main entrees for over 3 hours. 3 hours. The table ordered the charred octopus and the oysters to start. The oysters hit the table fairly quickly, but then we began to gradually notice how long it was taking for the octopus to come. I had only a slither of the octopus so that I could say I tried it. Everyone at the table raved about the taste. I did, however, agree that their oysters were delicious especially when dressed with a little bit of mignonette, lemon, horseradish and a touch of Tabasco sauce. I'm excited to now report that I am a fan of fresh oysters from the east coast, because apparently the coast matters. The table also ordered the canaletto stuffed with mascarpone, parmesan and another cheese, langostines and lobster with morel mushroom cream sauce, garnished with truffles. I passed on this one also as it was too adventurous for my taste buds; although, their delicious bread and our drinks did distract me for a little while. The restaurant is BYOB, so we had our wine to keep us company while we observed other tables come and go. We eventually asked to see the manager and was told there wasn't a manager on duty which was either untrue or a very poor decision on the part of the owners considering it was a Friday evening. Having someone occasionally check in with our table may have also helped to take the pressure off of the server who may have gotten overwhelmed or decided to prioritize other tables. Having a manager offer a personal apology may have helped us feel less forgotten about. After the three hour mark, we decided this was enough. I didn't have much to eat at this point, but I wasn't at all worried initially since I was there for the main event, the ribeye. I stopped a hostess who was walking past our table and asked for the manager. We were again told the manager is not here but can be called, if needed. I simply replied, "Please do". Shortly afterwards, I noticed our server who at this time was standing by the host stand briskly walk into the kitchen and then return to our table with our plates. I sent the food back which was a decision that was supported by everyone at the table. Let me tell you, that was a difficult decision to make, but I also was ready to call it a night. Our mood had changed, and I truly felt like we were derservant of having the same experience as everyone else that night. Our server apologized for his part to play in the ordeal which I appreciated since I know his intention was never malicious, but unfortunately we had to call this night a bust. He offered us dessert on the house, and our entire meal was comped which we felt was an appropriate resolution. I ordered the Cinnamon Toast Crunch bread pudding which was a favorite. Very good. Jasper Stone is a beautiful establishment with decorative yellow and white floral arrangements throughout the dining area. It is clearly a popular restaurant and has many positive reviews. I regret that I could not have a comparable experience.