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The Octopus's Garden

4.5
4.5
257 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
771 S Main St, West Creek, NJ 08092

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
A long time favorite at the Jersey shore, The Octopus's Garden has been pleasing the palates of seafood lovers and landlubbers alike since 1977. With a huge variety of fresh fish, beef and chicken as well as a complete vegetarian and vegan menu, we are sure to exceed your expectations. Originally located on LBI, The Octopus's Garden has moved to the mainland to a "built from scratch" state of the art green building just six miles from its old location.
Known for a great value, Lobster nights on Thursday and Fridays, have become legendary. Throughout the week guests will enjoy nightly specials.
Relax in the candle lit dining room lined with seaside snapshots and a large window looking into the pristine kitchen. It is the perfect restaurant for romance or celebration and as always the kids are welcome.
The Octopus's Garden is open all year long and can accommodate private parties.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Serving dinner Wednesday through Sunday evenings, beginning at 4:30.
  • Phone number
    (609) 597-8828
  • Website
    http://www.theoctopusgardenfishhouse.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Rodolfo Vazquez
  • Private party facilities
    Specializing in Rehearsal Dinners - Bridal & Baby Showers - Special Birthdays & Retirements - 20-50 guests works bestOrder from Menu Selections or craft your own event (pricing works to your advantage with our menu items)Daytime parties must be 30 guest minimum
  • Location
    771 S Main St, West Creek, NJ 08092
  • Neighborhood
    Little Egg Harbor
  • Cross street
    Mayetta Landing Road
  • Parking details
    Large parking lots in front and rear of restaurant - Some parking on side and street
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit on Rt 9 stops in front of restaurant
  • Additional
    BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

The Octopus's Garden's menu was last updated on 2/1/2022.

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 257 people are saying

The Octopus's Garden reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 2.3Value

Noise • Moderate

257 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on January 28, 2017

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately I got really sick after eating here. And I was not impressed with the food

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  2. ClaudiaAndTed

    Washington DC2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 21, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The cod was absolutely delightful, the scallops were large and underwhelming in flavor. On a prior visit the scallops were the tiny bay variety and more flavorful. The cup of chowder was very tasty, but it was the smallest cup I've ever seen. What totally made the evening was the excellent waitstaff.

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  3. Johnc

    Atlantic City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 15, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the few that are on the top of our list. The best within our local area. Good seafood and steak. Nice variety of entrees, Service, knowledgeable, helpful, courteous. Owner walks around to visit tables.

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  4. GreatPlace

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 30, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been to this restaurant over a dozen times over the past several years. There have been a few changes that we noticed on out last visit. The olive spread that come with the bread is gone, and the portions have been reduced. Only thing I would recommend to the new owners, if it isn't broken don't fix it! We really enjoy this restaurant, and would hate to see it change for the worst! Thank you.

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  5. JeanR VIP

    Tampa74 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on December 28, 2016

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I have eaten here once before in season and really enjoyed my dinner. On this visit I was very disappointed. The coconut shrimp was encased in a very thick batter and the sweet and sour dipping sauce did not taste at all similar to any sweet and sour that I have ever had. It seemed like more of a fruit chutney. Additionally the salad dressing really had a very "off" flavor and some of the greens were wilted.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 9, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Been here several times and it has always been great.

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  7. Drgere

    Philadelphia46 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 27, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    On our most recent visit, which was our second, we once again had an enjoyable experience. Known for seafood, my wife enjoyed crab cakes, while I had the sea bass. Both dishes were very good. This particular Saturday night found there to be light crowd, which was fine for us. The dining room is attractive and adds to the dining experience. One of the best restaurants we have found in the Forked River area.

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  8. FoodFan18

    Philadelphia296 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 13, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a good meal with interesting combinations. I finally ordered the duck, which was terrific. We have never not enjoyed anything, from the appetizers to the desserts.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 5, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very pleased with this restaurant. Nice ambiance, delicious food, and wonderful service. Would recommend this for both special occasion or just when you want to go out for a nice dinner.

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  10. Torch

    Atlantic City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 27, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have great shrimp and Lobster dinners. The restaurant has daily specials which are also worth trying.

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FAQs

The Octopus's Garden offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 597-8828.

The Octopus's Garden is rated 4.5 stars by 257 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for The Octopus's Garden

771 S Main St, West Creek, NJ 08092

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Mayetta Landing Road
  • Neighborhood
    Little Egg Harbor
  • Hours of operation
    Serving dinner Wednesday through Sunday evenings, beginning at 4:30.
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Large parking lots in front and rear of restaurant - Some parking on side and street
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit on Rt 9 stops in front of restaurant
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Rodolfo Vazquez
  • Additional
    BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.theoctopusgardenfishhouse.com/
  • Phone number
    (609) 597-8828
  • Private party facilities
    Specializing in Rehearsal Dinners - Bridal & Baby Showers - Special Birthdays & Retirements - 20-50 guests works bestOrder from Menu Selections or craft your own event (pricing works to your advantage with our menu items)Daytime parties must be 30 guest minimum
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