Seafood in Middlesex or Monmouth

[LNorman]

Looking for a good seafood place in Middlesex or Monmouth Counties. One that has non-seafood for husband. I've tried some in Atlantic Highlands that were OK. HOw is Doris and Ed's in the winter?

[Rosie]

Doris & Ed's has an excellent reputation--year round. I haven't been there though in a long time.,

[lamb]

LNorman - you can't go wrong with Joe & Maggie's Bistro. Has great seafood as well as selection for non-fish lovers.

Joe & Maggie's website

The Reef Club in Long Branch is also good - more of a seafood geared menu.

If I can find the website for Reef Club, I'll edit and post it later.

reef club website

Doris & Ed's, IMO, is about 5 years past its prime, there are many other options to choose from.

Edited to add website

Edited March 1, 2004 by lamb (log)

[rozrapp]

I am not a fan of Doris & Ed's because each time we went there, we came away disappointed. We finally gave it up as definitely not worth it since the quality of the food is not anywhere good enough to warrant the truly exhorbitant prices. It amazes me that people still flock there and put it on their "best" lists.

Ray's Seafood, in Colts Neck, used to be our preferred spot until they closed. We have since tried their original location in Little Silver. The space, while pleasant enough, is not as attractive as the Colts Neck restaurant. However, the food is just as fine, and prices are reasonable. I don't remember what, if anything, would be on the menu for a non-seafood eater. You'd have to call and find out.

The food at Rooney's Ocean Crab, in Long Branch, is pretty good. They definitely have things other than fish and seafood on their menu.

If you are willing to go to an upscale restaurant that is not strictly a fish place but does both fish and non-fish dishes superbly, Frog and the Peach is definitely that place.

Edited March 2, 2004 by rozrapp (log)

[Randi]

The Chowder Pot on Rt. 27 in Rahway (on the Colonia border) has always been really bad, in my opinion. It made me sad, since it was so close to where I live...

However - I see they are under new management and I am kind of tempted to give them another chance. Has anyone been there recently? Or....ever?

[=Mark]

75 South in Freehold is excellent with seafood and other items. They especially excel with their soups and sauces.

[steakas]

The Chowder Pot on Rt. 27 in Rahway....

Is this "Chowder Pot" somehow tied with the old Rte36 location in Keyport, which was demolished about 10 years ago?

edit: stupid gramer

Edited March 9, 2004 by steakas (log)