Hooked Up Seafood is a must stop for the freshest most delicious seafood served on picnic tables dockside. I ordered a yellow fin sandwich, cooked medium rare, which was one of the featured fresh catch fish of the day. Without a doubt this this was probably the best seared yellowfin tuna I've ever eaten. The sear was perfect, the yellowfin was perfectly seasoned and the size was generous. The flavor and texture were perfect as well. I decided to eat it off the bread because I didn't want the the roll to mask the fresh caught yellowfin flavor. The sandwich was served with a heaping amount of tasty and crunchy housemaid chips. We ate while watching the sunset over the water. Wish we lived nearby, because we'd become regulars if we did. Well done Hooked Up!! read more

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What an amazing end to our trip. Loved that there was outdoor seating. You kind of just get in where you fit in. Food is made to order and workers are absolutely the kindest. A young woman noticed my table was dirty, she came over to clean it and even offered to bring crayons and a coloring page for my toddler. Not only is the serving phenomenal but the food is as well. We had the chowder, shrimp and clams as starters. Lighthouse blush wine. My husband had blackened sword fish and I had the fish tacos. Everything was delicious. We even ordered some shirts to take back home. We will definitely make this a staple location when we are in the area. 10/10. It's rare to find good food and great service these days. I almost want to gatekeep but they deserve all of the recognition. read more

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Okaaaaay, HOOKED ON SEAFOOD! So fresh and delicious... just a casual yet cool ambiance near the water. Cooked to order fresh seafood... delicious! Great service. And hangout with the locals... so good!!! read more

I have to choose the right words here. First, I'm very disappointed....IN MYSELF for never stopping here even though I've passed it roughly 3,000 to 4,000 times in my life. Second, I'm so glad I finally stopped and tried it with my wife. This will be a STAPLE in our lives going forward. I got the John Dory fried sandwich, the seafood chowder, and the stone crabs (who knew Jersey had our own version of stone crabs???). My wife got the John Dory tacos. I never even heard of a John Dory until today but it was absolutely delicious. If we were to ever adopt a son, we will name him John Dory. Everything was outstanding. Everything was fresh and excellent. The service could not have been friendlier and the chef even came out to check on us. We now love this place and will be dining there on a consistent basis. We are HOOKED on Hooked Up. Boom. Roasted. read more

Same as before, this place didnt disappointed us. The shrimp, crabs, chowderfries, scallops... wait, I think you should try everything if your wallet allows you, and you will thank me later. A must too if you can is to get the swordfish in sandwich... my preference. read more

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doesn't get any better freshest seafood right off the boat dockside dinner & a view at its finest very focused and deliberate menu too, most appreciated seafood at the center, straightforward application chowder blackened swordfish (caught that day) jersey sweet corn last crab cake that night (come early) BYOB, but they also sell wine (dealer's choice) enjoy read more

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Friendly staff and the food was really good. We had seafood bisque and John Dory fish tacos blackened/seared. Thanks! read more

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Off the beaten path, literary 3 blocks away from out rental. The seared swordfish and flounder filet were DELICIOUS Great price for the fresh fish. We loved it, Great atmosphere and friendly , quick service. read more

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This is the first seafood "shack" you see as you enter The Wildwoods, so I think they can get away with charging such high prices. Nearly our most expensive meal of our trip. Our food was good, but we got it at all different times. So we weren't even really eating together. And unfortunately the hot weather amplified the stink of the seafood garbage. On days like that maybe they should gather the garbage periodically and take somewhere away from the eating area. I watched several groups move from the smelliest spot. I did really enjoy my little neck clams. The broth was super tasty. And the bread didn't even need butter on it, because it got totally dunked in the delicious liquid. Boys tackled 50 peel n eat shrimp with delight. Hubby had fried shrimp. One other suggestion - add a beer option. Hubs ended up with some weird cherry alcohol drink 'cause he was ready for an adult beverage. Refreshing beer would have been better. read more

Hooked Up Seafood - Littleneck Clams - Seafood Near Me - Wildwood, New Jersey

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Every annual trip to the ocean involves going here. It does not matter if were in seaside heights or cape may. No frills fresh off the boat seafood. Our kids empty our wallet with the mass about of clams they can put down. I usually go with the stone crab or blue crabs, both really good. My girlfriend keeps her fingers crossed that the daily fish is " john dory" a fish we only seem to find on the menu here. Its an amazing flaky whitefish that hooked up magically prepares Do not let the look of the building fool you..... limited menu but just the freshest seafood you"ll find We love these guys read more

Prices are insane for a fried crab cake. No where does it say it's fried on the menu. For two crab cakes it's $24.95 but for one crab cake sandwich it's $21.95... which comes with small order of fries. I Stood with my child and waited for a table, for food that I had already paid for. The waitress gave away my table to someone who was only now ordering (they tipped when they paid) Crab cake sucks. read more

Driving by yesterday, I commented "I bet that's a great place!" In returning to Wildwood today, we stopped off just before they opened at 4:00. We could tell immediately that this is where the locals come. A lot of the staff knew their customers and vice versa. They kindly offered us samples of each chowder and were all very personable. We had the blackened swordfish, fried flounder tacos, corn on the cob and settled on the seafood chowder. Truly a wonderful ocean to table experience casually conducted at some bench tables back at the stern of the fishing boat and near the fish cleaning station. read more

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Very good fresh seafood, small menu little expensive good service not much vibe or ambience couple of picnic table sitting by a dock overall pretty good read more

Came here to pick up some food and have to say it was mediocre. Long wait and they still didn't give us everything we PAID for. Missed 2 items! The food was not cheap (other reviewers say the same thing) so it's a real disappointment to have been cheated out of our money. We were already miles away so we couldn't go back to complain. Sucks since they had good reviews compared to other places. read more

These people got it right. Amazing seafood, beautiful bayside views & super friendly staff. A perfect date night spot read more

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Looking for DELICIOUS, FRESH seafood? Look No further, don't make that same mistake that my wife and I did, which was drive past this place multiple times, before finally stopping for lunch! It's no frills, BYOB, but great quality seafood, caught fresh, and well prepared! I'll be back during every visit to Cape May! read more

Hooked Up Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Wildwood, New Jersey

I can't understand how this place gets such good ratings. The seating is hot and uncomfortable. The food is overpriced. Yes, the seafood is fresh. It is fun to arrive via boat for lunch. read more

Hooked Up Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Wildwood, New Jersey

Are you looking for fresh seafood? This is the place where you can get fresh fish like tuna, swordfish and John Dory. A family run business with the Best seafood in the area. They have a full menu, as well as clams, shrimp & crabs. The best is that they have outdoor picnic tables on the water, and you can bring your own beer and wine! Make sure you grab a T-shirt on your next visit too! Enjoy :) read more

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Quick ordering and very friendly staff but it was just ok. Everything tasted fresh but why the high prices for no frills operation. The crab corn chowder was delicious. The mahi mahi sandwich only came fried and was thick so center was only lightly cooked and served with lettuce, tomato and premade tarter sauce. read more

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One of my favorite meals ever! We were so happy to see we'd be in the area for Hooked Up Seafood's opening on May 21 for the 2021 season. This restaurant is truly boat-to-table market catch--we even saw their fishing boat the next day while doing a fluke fishing boat trip! We came by for lunch, and the wait was only ~20 minutes for takeout. We ordered 50 Littleneck Clams, 12 Stone Crab Claws, John Dory Fried Fish Sandwich, and Seafood Combo platter. Everything was incredible and tasted so fresh. The fried stuff were all still hot and crispy even when we got home! The staff were all so kind and friendly as well. At the time (May 2021), the restaurant was take-out only with no outdoor seating available. You can't go wrong with anything on their menu. I can't wait to be back at Hooked Up Seafood! read more

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This is an automatic if I'm anywhere near it. If I'm in WW I go multiple times. Honestly, if I've got a day I don't mind the drive from Philly because that's just how good it is! read more

Hooked Up Seafood - LARGE order of steamers - Seafood Near Me - Wildwood, New Jersey

Simply the best! Super friendly family that loves what they do! ie catch the fish, prepare the fish, as well as all the sides, & serve it all with a smile! Truly Boat to Table with the picnic dining tables lined up in front of the commercial fishing vessel that goes out in the ocean and catches the dinner you eat! Eating at Hooked Up Seafood is a wonderful experience that you don't want to miss ! read more

All these years I thought this was just a seafood market. Finally stopped for dinner tonight. Watched the sunset while eating delicious, fresh seafood. The staff was super accommodating and even came out to show me the best way to crack the snow crab claws. They also offer Cape May wines to enjoy with you're meal. We'll definitely be back! read more

Very good food they had good shrimp and crabs, I would eat it a million times. The food was very very very very very very very very very very very very very very good read more

I am a huge fan of small roadside eateries like this. So we stopped in here late in the season- October, and they told us that they only have a limited menu, but the onion rings were a top seller not always available - I ordered and there wasn't a ring to be found. It was more like onion, bits, and pieces that were battered and deep fried. Mostly batter and not very satisfying. Next time I'm craving onion rings. It's White Castle for me. The fish chowder was good, $8 bucks for a small, Also had the Crab Balls at $14 they were slightly under cooked in the middle- if I ever order them again, I will make sure to tell them well done. They were served with a chipotle mayo sauce . On a nice day this is a great spot to eat, too bad the full menu wasn't available. read more

"Crab feast" If you want a roll-up your sleeves, picnic table style crab boils, this is the place ! It's all takeout and counter service, but what better way to enjoy seafood at the shore? They have a lot of options but The crab is the way to go. Bring your beer or adult beverage if so inclined! read more

Service and food great, and we got To see them bring in six large tuna right off the boat in back of the restaurant. Can't get more fresh than that. Casual place with some Picnic tables in the back. Great crab and corn chowder. read more

Tasty shrimp but for a quick meal.. nothing fancy Would recommend. Not a lot to choose from but good read more

We called in on their first day open for the season and asked about gluten-free options, and the person on the phone was great about walking us through that. The fish of the day was John Dory, so we decided to order that blackened. In addition, we ordered a dozen peel & eat shrimp, and then I headed over to pick it up. Pickup went fairly smoothly aside from some technical issues with their payment register, and the seafood tasted great! The blackened fish tasted great, and the shrimp was very fresh and was delicious with the lemon and cocktail sauce. We saved some of the fish for later, but it was definitely much better fresh. Something to be mindful of, most of them weren't wearing masks, but there are shields between customers and the cash register. It's open-air, and I figure they may be vaccinated, but just something to note. read more

What I like about Hooked Up Seafood is that it sticks to what it does best and doesn't try to be something it isn't. Whereas some restaurants in the area aim to appeal to families, or to couples, Hooked Up Seafood retains a lot of its "roadside seafood shack" kind of vibe. It's almost like a neighborhood pub - it doesn't have the most extensive menu, but it has a cozy, lived-in feel. The fresh peel and eat shrimp are always popular, and incredibly fresh, but I really dig the clams. Nothing quite like sitting right on the water, on a summer day, with a platter full of little neck clams. This is definitely one of those "your food will resemble it's living form" type of seafood stops. For the kids, there are plenty of fried options - shrimp, cod, chicken tenders, fries, etc. This is an easy place to miss. It's not flashy or elegant. It's a good ol' fashioned roadside seafood stop that consistently provides tasy, no frills options. read more

I have nothing but great things to say about this place! The Food is AMAZING! The service is AWESOME The ambiance? You're at the SHORE do you really need to ask? This place has always been my family's favorite spot! It's the first place we visit as soon as we get off the parkway and the last when we finish our beach visit ! I totally recommend our FAVORITE spot! They sell cool T-shirts as well and MY favorite sandwich is the Tile fish AND the seafood chowder YUM! I think I might just drive down from North Jersey to visit for the day just for their food ( maybe I'll invite my family lol) THANK YOUUU read more

Hooked Up Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Wildwood, New Jersey

Came over here in a whim due to "Crab and seafood shack" being closed. I'm not familiar with the area, as I was just here for a few hours to see my husband graduate from the Coast Guard boot camp, but the driving around here is crazy(I thought Virginia Beach had difficult roads). This little shack is off of a beach road (that's what we call ours in VB). You at least get a light to get IN to the restaurant but getting out is a little more difficult. Regardless, they have a small parking lot, and you can park on the side of the Beach road. I walked up to the counter and was greeted by a very sweet young lady. I decided to get a crab cake and their famous Fish Tacos. I'll start with the crab cake because it is hands down the BEST I've ever had! So thick, full of crab, not overly fried, and tastes delicious. If you need sauce for this then you are crazy. It stands on its own so well, any sort of sauce would completely mask the flavor. 10/10 order the crab cake! The fish tacos, which is what they are famous for, actually aren't all that awesome. The fish is fried, first off. Which, to me, any time you fry something you are taking away from the true flavor of the food. Because you can fry anything and it's delicious. So I feel like it's a cop out. Anyway, it comes with a mango/pineapple sauce, which is good, but after a while it became a little much. Couldn't taste the fish part at all. So definitely NOT the best fish tacos I've ever had and I honestly wouldn't recommend them either. Everything's made fresh, so yes there's a little bit of a wait. But if you're waiting on the crab cakes then it's worth it ;) read more

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Best Seafood in NJ, perfect spot for fresh off the boat catch. Appreciated the staff who made us feel right at home

Hooked Up Seafood is where you want to go if you are in Wildwood! Located right on the water, great place to catch a sunset while dining on the best food! The staff is so friendly and accommodating. They made you feel so welcomed. The food is absolutely incredible. We enjoyed the peel n eat shrimp, stone crab claws, blackened tuna, jersey corn and the clams. We even ordered another round of clams they were so good. My nephew enjoyed the fish and chips from the kids menu and it was the biggest portion. Menu is made for everyone and will change on what is caught daily. Freshest seafood in Wildwood. This will always be a place the family will visit every time we are down the shore. Pro tip: go early to beat the crowd! read more

Amazing but expensive! The view is amazing. If you want to have fresh seafood this is the place to be. The portions are huge and there is a portapotty and handwashing place. It's a buy and sit yourself place. read more

YES YES YES to the crab cakes! This place had us hooked from the very first bite into their crab cake. We went back the next day for crab cake before coming back to NYC. We also tried their stone crab, John Dory fish and another type of fish that I don't remember. Everything else was just average but I'd come back just for the crab cake. read more

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Hooked up is the best kept secret in the wildwoods. Right over the bridge, it's unassuming and right at the little light for old 47 which makes it accessible with plenty of parking. The food was excellent and as fresh as it gets; don't skip out if you see John Dory on the menu, and as tacos? I'm pretty picky about my tacos as a transplant to the southwest but it's the best of both worlds. Steamers, fish fingers for the kiddos and the crab cakes were also top notch. The only miss and I should've trusted my gut was the seafood chowder; I wanted the crab and corn chowder but talked myself out of it and now I know for next time...which will be soon! Don't pass up the chance for local seafood this good...go get hooked up! read more

Very terrible overprice tasteless fish. If possible I give a negative star. We had the grill swordfish, fish and chips and the seafood chowder. Nothing is good. read more

After seeing Craig LaBan rave about this place last week on Philly.com, I knew I had to target this place for dinner on my upcoming trip. After all, he doesn't throw praise around lightly. Yeah, it lives up to the hype. I went for the blackened John Dory sandwich. It was perfect. Perfectly seasoned, perfectly portioned, perfectly fresh. It's an absolute winner. My wife loved her crab cake sandwich. Mom devoured two portions of the peel and eat shrimp. We all fought over the fries and loved the Jersey corn. Even my son's hot dog was higher end than what you get most places. Not only do they do great seafood, they care about quality on everything else they serve. That's special. read more

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This place reminds me of the local places you find in New England where they sell lobster dinners right on the harbor. Excellent food! No frills. Order at the window and pick a picnic table and enjoy. The John Dory fish (sautéed) was excellent! Add a salad and an ear of Jersey white corn and you are set. BYOB. Will definitely return during our next trip to the Crest! Back again for lunch this time! Blackened swordfish tacos with pineapple salsa. Excellent! And of course, a crab cake sandwich for the hubby. He loves crab cakes! Tartar sauce is good, but different. It has horseradish in it. Not hot, just a bit of heat. Delish! read more

Hooked Up Seafood - John Dory sautéed with an ear of Jersey white sweet corn and a salad! Excellent!!! - Seafood Near Me - Wildwood, New Jersey