Where to Pick Up Fresh Seafood in LBI
Credit: @couchchronicles
Hello, sweet summer. One of the many delights of visiting (or living) in Long Beach Island or the mainland is that there’s fresh seafood abound. From fish markets to clam shacks, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re looking for a pound of shrimp to put on the grill or want a quick lobster roll while you relax on the beach. Here’s a list of seafood markets where you can pick up fresh seafood in Long Beach Island.
Barnegat Light
Cassidy’s Fish Market
https://www.vikingvillage.net/
Viking Village is a seafood producer that’s deeply committed to fishing and harvesting responsibly, ensuring they have a minimal impact on the environment. The retail market features wild caught fish like tuna, swordfish and grouper and everything is always fresh. Hot tip, stop by around lunchtime and get a fresh fish sandwich at Fresh Off the Hook next door!
Ship Bottom
Blue Claw Seafood Market
Small but mighty, the Blue Claw Seafood Market offers live and cooked crabs and lobsters, local sushi-grade sea scallops, wild caught shrimp, and housemade salads and slaws, plus a selection of condiments, sauces, marinades and more for cooking at home.
Mystic Meat & Seafood
https://www.mysticmeatandseafood.com/
Mystic Meat & Seafood is by far the best one-stop-shop for both sea and land lovers. The rotating fish and shellfish menu runs the gamut; mahi mahi, shrimp, calamari and oysters are just a few items you may find here. They also offer a exotic fish based on the season, so if you’re ready to leave your comfort zone, get after it. For takeout, they’ve got a whole list of lobster rolls to choose from in addition to subs and sandwiches.
Ship Bottom Shellfish
http://www.shipbottomshellfish.com/
Ship Bottom Shellfish is a seafood market and restaurant offering local seafood, live lobsters, dungeness crabs, live blue claws, frozen king crab, snow crab, and lobster tails. Guests can dine at the restaurant on a first-come, first-served basis and it’s BYOB.
Surf City
Surf City Fishery
http://www.surfcityfisheryco.com/
Open since 1949, Surf City Fishery is known for their wide variety of fresh seafood, including salmon, crabs, shrimp and scallops, clams, frozen seafood, live lobster and shellfish. From the kitchen, you can get seafood platters that are grilled or fried or some steamers to go. They’re known to be a more upscale market, so expect to pay a bit more, but the quality follows suit.
Boulevard Clams
https://www.boulevardclams.net/
Don’t let the name fool you, Boulevard Clams is much more than just shellfish. Fluke, flounder, tuna, scallops, swordfish, cod and lobster are just a few highlights. They also have a menu of prepared foods for takeout — the clam strips, clam roll and white clam sauce are standouts.
Harvey Cedars
Harvey Cedar Shellfish Company
http://www.harveycedarsshellfish.com/
Quality, local selections are the name of the game at Harvey Cedars Shellfish Company. From Barnegat Light yellow fin tuna and Atlantic swordfish to Delaware Bay oysters and lump crab meat, offerings come from our very own ocean and bay, straight to the fish market. The first-come, first-serve (outdoor!) restaurant is a summertime staple, with a menu that includes fish and shellfish all of the ways - fried, grilled, broiled and steamed.
Long Beach Township
Beach Haven Fishery
https://www.beachhavenfishery.com/
Part-fish store, part-restaurant, Beach Haven Fishery is known for it’s high-quality selection of wild caught fish and shellfish, from local fluke, founder and scallops to fresh Alaskan salmon, sushi-grade tuna and Prince Edward Island mussels. They also have counter service where you can pick up prepared dishes to go - think tuna tacos, lobster rolls and blackened shrimp - or enjoy them on their outdoor patio. Every single thing is made-to-order (except soup, of course, cuz soup), so expect ultimate freshness.
Pinky Shrimp’s Seafood Company
Pinky Shrimp’s is a fish market and kitchen serving golden fried shrimp, chowders, and more to carry out. The market serves fresh fish and shellfish, including tuna, scallops, shrimp, crab and clams. Bonus, you can call ahead at 609-492-0706 to place an order.
Whether you’re planning a feast for a big beach house dinner, prepping the grill for a casual clambake, or just grabbing a crab cake sandwich to go, LBI’s seafood markets have everything you need to eat like a local. With so many incredible options offering everything from wild-caught fish to housemade sides and full takeout menus, you really don’t need to look far.
So skip the traffic off the island and support the folks who bring in the catch. After all, there’s nothing better than eating seafood by the sea—especially when it’s this fresh.
