Best Seafood Restaurants in Madison

Price: Moderate (33)Price: Expensive (24)Price: Very Expensive (8)

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1. Legal Sea Foods - Short Hills

4.1

Excellent(2593)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Short Hills

Booked 45 times today

Legal Sea Foods in Short Hills is renowned for its excellent seafood cuisine. With a long history in the Boston area, this restaurant receives acclaim for consistently delivering fresh and delicious seafood. Whether dining after a day at the mall or stopping by while in the area, patrons appreciate the balance between classic and innovative dishes. Happy customers note the restaurant's exceptional service, generous portions, quality of ingredients, and pleasant atmosphere. However, the restaurant also welcomes constructive feedback, and some customers have expressed the desire for beloved dishes to return to the menu. Whether it's an anniversary lunch, a special occasion, or just a regular meal, Legal Sea Foods never disappoints, cementing its reputation as a go-to seafood destination.

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2. Fin Raw Bar - Summit

4.7

Exceptional(768)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Summit

Booked 21 times today

Fin Raw Bar - Summit is a much-praised seafood restaurant with rave reviews from its patrons. Diners commend it for consistently delivering "fresh, innovative, and enjoyable" seafood dishes. They note that it "always delivers a delicious meal and a pleasant dining experience." Patrons are particularly fond of the restaurant's BYOB status and the attentive service provided by the friendly and efficient staff. The restaurant’s food selection, including items like the salmon, lobster sliders, and oysters, are appreciated for their freshness and perfect preparation. With regulars stating it's the "best seafood restaurant in the area", Fin Raw Bar continues to demonstrate its relevance in the seafood cuisine landscape.

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3. Rod's Steak and Seafood Grille

4.7

Exceptional(2669)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Morristown

Booked 29 times today

Rod's Steak and Seafood Grille is lauded by customers for its exceptional steak cuisine. Customers' reviews praised the establishment's "awesome service", "excellent food preparation", and their steak being "perfection on the tastebuds". The Delmonico Steak with bone-in and Cowboy Steak are particularly raved about, described as "excellent" and "delicious". Even for special occasions or a date night, Rod's is considered a "fantastic experience", "consistent" and the "best place in this part of NJ," thanks to its high-quality food, attentive service, and comfortable ambiance. The top tier experience has led to the conclusion that Rod's Steak and Seafood Grille is "always a great pick" for fans of steak cuisine.

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4. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Short Hills

4.8

Exceptional(811)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Short Hills

Booked 45 times today

Located in Short Hills, Ruth's Chris Steak House invites patrons for a memorable dining experience. Patrons highly recommend it as the "best steakhouse dinner" they've had, complimenting the outstanding food and excellent service. The steaks are repeatedly described as "cooked perfectly", with the Bone in Ny Strip and Cowboy ribeye earning special mentions. Not only is the food exceptional, but the staff is also commended for their attentiveness and professionalism. The ambiance is appreciated for being warm and suitable for special occasions and romantic dates. Despite being a little pricey, guests consider the experience at Ruth's Chris Steak House worth every penny.

5. Nero's Grille

4.7

Exceptional(667)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Livingston

Booked 22 times today

Nero's Grille is a superior Steakhouse, well-established and highly praised by numerous diners. The restaurant is renowned for its excellent blend of Steakhouse and Italian cuisine. Patrons laud the restaurant's delicious food, friendly and attentive service, and reasonable prices. Reviews are replete with phrases like "the best steak I've ever had" and "dry aged an outer edge as char-grilled as preferred red and inside as tender juicy perfect." The restaurant beautifully merges seafood, steakhouse and Italian classics, with the steak, in particular, being consistently commended for its perfect seasoning and cooking. Nero's Grille doesn't just serve food; it provides a consistent quality dining experience that keeps customers returning.

6. Portofino's

4.7

Exceptional(529)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Morristown

Booked 15 times today

Portofino's is known as a stellar Italian restaurant, highly praised for its authentic dishes and warm ambiance. With menu offerings such as homemade meatballs, traditional pasta dishes, and mouth-watering rice balls, it has won the approval of discerning Italian cuisine connoisseurs. Customers frequently laud the excellent service and generous portions. The owner, Lisa, adds a personal touch, creating a comfortable, inviting environment that keeps patrons coming back. It's also a BYOB restaurant, which many appreciate for the savings. Reviews highlight it as the best Italian food in Morristown. Whether for a special occasion or just a craving for authentic Italian cuisine, Portofino's hits the mark every time.

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7. Limani Seafood Grill

4.8

Exceptional(3482)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Westfield

Booked 30 times today

Located in Westfield, NJ, Limani Seafood Grill is highly recommended for its outstanding seafood cuisine. Diners rave about its excellent service and the freshness of its seafood. From Shrimp Santori and Cod with pistachios to crabs, fish, and lobster - every dish is highly praised. Reviewers frequently mention attentive and friendly staff, with waiters often recommended by name for their excellent service and food recommendations. The restaurant also offers a unique attraction with its BYOB policy, adding to its charm. As quoted, "Seafood is always very fresh and cooked perfectly" and "Seafood is always fresh and tasty.", making Limani Seafood Grill a must-visit for seafood lovers.

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8. Barka - Mountain Lakes

4.6

Exceptional(977)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Mountain Lakes

Booked 14 times today

Barka - Mountain Lakes is a highly recommended seafood restaurant known for its pristine, fresh offerings and exceptional Mediterranean style food. It is celebrated for its attention to detail in presentation, service and boasting a welcoming atmosphere. Patrons have expressed delight at the octopus and grilled baby artichokes appetizers, describing them as "sensational" and "perfectly tender." Other stand-out dishes include the steak, branzino, and the saffron seafood risotto, all praised for their excellent taste and preparation. Many reviewers applaud the attentive, professional staff, the safe environment provided, and its fantastic menu emphasis on high-quality seafood and meats.

9. P.F. Market

4.4

Awesome(1072)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Caldwell

Booked 7 times today

P.F. Market is renowned for its superior seafood cuisine. Customers rave about the freshness of the seafood, from the Chilean Sea Bass to the Seafood Fra Diavolo, with many stating that the dishes are "cooked to perfection," "always fresh," and "expertly prepared." The restaurant is recognized not only for its delicious food but also for its excellent service, with the wait staff often described as "friendly," "attentive," and "respectful." P.F. Market is regarded as a local favourite for many, with one customer even placing it in their "top 5 of the dining out rotation." Be it a special occasion or a simple dinner out, visitors consistently find their meals at P.F. Market to be an enjoyable experience.

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10. 100 Steps Kitchen + Raw Bar

4.9

Exceptional(1081)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Cranford

Booked 15 times today

100 Steps Kitchen + Raw Bar is an acclaimed restaurant renowned for its exceptional seafood. Numerous reviews confirm the freshness and quality of its offerings, including a wide variety of "unbelievable" raw oysters and clams that are said to be the best ones the customers have ever had. Visitors also rave about the "amazing" happy hour oysters and the Seafood grand tower. The freshness of the seafood is continuously highlighted, with "fresh oysters" featured prominently in the raw bar. Beyond seafood, the menu also features innovative dishes that are "very well executed". A favorite amongst locals and tourists alike, 100 Steps Kitchen + Raw Bar is said to provide an "excellent dining experience overall" and is widely considered to be one of the best seafood restaurants in the area.

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