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It's been a while since we have been to Uncle Vinnie's so we decided to meet our friends there last…read morenight (Thursday) at 7pm. When we arrived a bit early, the place was packed. No tables or seats available at the bar with several parties waiting patiently. We were warmly greeted by the manager as he told us it would be at least 45--60 minutes for a four top. My bride noticed a single chair open on the far side of the bar so we made our way through the friendly crowd. The vibe here is causal with a very friendly neighborhood feel. We eventually made it over to the open seat as patrons on both sides skooted over to make room for us. The bartenders were getting slammed but they promptly acknowledged us and took our order shortly after. My martini was served in a well chilled glass with olives and my bride's chardonnay was perfect temperature. Soon after getting our drinks, as our friends arrived, two more seats at the bar opened up, so they took them and order their drinks. A short while later a couple of octogenarians entered the packed bar area, so we gave them our seats. At this point, we ordered another round and patiently waited for a table to open up. The manager stopped by a few times with estimated updates. He did a great job of keeping us advised and about an hour later we were seated. We ordered fried calamari and oyster appetizers. Our friends had mussels marinara, my bride has Caesar's salad and calamari and I had the soft shell crabs. We shared a bottle of Albarino (Great value). The food arrived in a nice relaxed pace as the waiting patrons were all seated at this point. As usual, the food was all on the mark. Nice tentacles with the calamari, perfecting flash fried. My oysters were cold, briney and firm. The mussel portion was very generous and the marinara had just the right medium zip. My sauteed soft shell crabs were perfectly cooked and served with tasty garlic enhanced spinach. We enjoyed our conversations and didnt notice we were the last patrons in the place. Regardless, there was no rush. I had some expresso before heading out. This place has been very consistent, even when packed. We will definitely return. Just a reminder. They dont take reservations, so be prepared to chill with the friendly crowd while you wait... and bring cash as they dont accept credit cards.

Uncle Vinnie's Clam Bar is an absolute gem! The food was delicious, fresh and full of flavor and…read morethe service made the experience even better. You can tell this is the kind of place that takes pride in what they serve. The seafood was fantastic, the portions were generous and the whole atmosphere had that great neighborhood Italian seafood feel that makes you want to come back. Definitely a place worth visiting, I'll be back!

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Henry's Salt of the Sea

4.3(308 reviews)

26.7 mi

Returned to Henry's Salt of the Sea after many, many years. It's a pretty small place and was…read morepacked on a Wednesday night like it was Saturday. A good indication of the quality. We were seated in a back booth which was quite comfortable. Our waitress was very friendly and took our drink order. She returned with those and brought a variety of warm bread and rolls. Very nice and tasty. We ordered entrees which all came with a salad and 2 sides. I selected the Broiled Twin Lobster Tails with a garden salad, mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables. The salad was delicious and a nice size. The Lobster tails were excellent. Succulent and flavorful. Truly the best I've had in years! The sides were well prepared and very tasty. I will be back here soon and I highly recommend this local gem to all seafood lovers.

Food, drinks, staff & ambiance were a 10 of 10. I had the Henry IIIV...steak was cooked perfectly…read more The best seafood place in PA.

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Clams casino. Delicious

Spain Inn 2

4.1(134 reviews)

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Spain Inn 2 is decent for the area. The staff is friendly and the service is attentive, which…read moredefinitely makes for a pleasant experience. That said, the food didn't feel very authentic in terms of traditional Spanish cuisine, at least in my opinion. It's not bad, but if you're looking for something that truly captures the flavors and authenticity of Spain, this may not fully hit the mark. Overall, an okay spot with great service, but room for improvement on the food side.

Service was phenomenal. Sangria was great. I got the chicken in white wine lemon sauce and he got…read morethe shrimp in white wine lemon sauce. We split a slice of cheesecake for dessert, it was ok.

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Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar

4.6(578 reviews)

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One of the best restaurants I've tried this year! The highlights were the salt roasted oysters,…read morelobster Cobb salad, crab cake, and truffle fries. Every dish we tried was delicious and you can really tell everything was high quality. There is a parking lot across the street so parking isn't too bad to find. Sitting at a table by the bar can get a bit noisy so I recommend sitting away from it.

I came to Salt on a Saturday evening, as part of a party of 6. Thank goodness we had a…read morereservation, because I don't think we would have been seated otherwise. Our party was situated downstairs at a nice round table. This really helped us share the seafood tower and pass clams around. Our group ordered the small seafood tower, and it was everything I could have dreamed of. It had a little bit of everything. The presentation was flawless. I am still in awe of the lobster. Dinner was also very good. Just about everyone ordered something different, and we left pretty happy. The only issue was the music. I don't know if this is the case for the entire restaurant, but the downstairs had bouncy ukulele covers for the entirety of our time there. It was also a bit too loud. I felt like I had to get up to hear someone sitting a few people away from me, or speak too loud to for shared space because there's a bouncy ukulele covers of Without You by The Kid LAROI. (No, that's not an embellishment. That actually played.) All in all, we had a great time, great food, in a beautiful space. Natalie was a very attentive service. But please, maybe some different music?

Seafood Tower (small)

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Dockside Market & Grill

3.8(174 reviews)

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Food is ok a bit pricey however the wife of owner is not very customer oriented. Acts very…read moreindifferent and looks mad. They can do better.

Fabulous little seafood grill and you won't be disappointed. We must have tried everything on the…read moremenu and it is always fresh and delicious. Last visit I had the Cedar Plank Salmon, huge portion with veggies and rice. Wait service and presentation also get very high marks. Great appetizers and desserts too! BYOB... Don't miss this little gem!

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3rd & Ferry Fish Market

4.1(727 reviews)

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We've been at 3rd & Ferry several times and have never been disappointed. The staff was very…read morehelpful and friendly. We bagan with oysters from Maine and PEI as our starter (really nice variety available) crab soup, fish & chips for me. My wife enjoyed a glass of Malbec wine from Argentina, and filet mignon. We didn't have a reservation, but didn't have to wait for a table on a busy Saturday night.

We visited after a family visit to the Crayola Experience for an early dinner. It was a nice day so…read morewe were able to sit outside. We didn't have to wait too long (less than 10 mins) as the table we ended up at was vacant from the time we got there. It was the table right outside the front door. It was a little small for a party of 4 plus a toddler but we made due as we were all hungry and it was the first available without a reservation. What we ordered: - BROILED OYSTERS (garlic butter, parmesan, pecorino romano, parsley, panko) - NEW ENGLAND WHOLE CLAM CHOWDER (New Zealand wild cockles, potatoes, parsley, light cream broth) - LOBSTER BISQUE (house made lobster stock, cream, lobster meat garnish) - 5 OZ FILET MIGNON (caramelized shallot whipped potatoes, french beans, bearnaise) and I added Crab Imperial Topping for an additional $10 - COMBINATION PLATE (brussel sprouts, lemon brown butter, fried dayboat scallops, jumbo shrimp, crabcakes, capers, potato hash, french beans with white wine butter sauce) - ANGUS BURGER (6 oz house made beef patty, brioche bun, aged white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion) and we updated the fries to Market Fries - LOBSTER ROLL (toasted croissant, ¼ lb. warm lobster meat, butter, whole grain mustard aioli, fresh cut fries) - KIDS FISH AND CHIPS (battered haddock, fresh-cut fries, and classic tartar sauce) - MIKE'S SMOKED BARREL OLD FASHION (3nf Jack Daniel's #7, maple syrup, muddled orange, smoked glass) - BERRY & BASIL MOCKTAIL (Blueberry balsamic shrub, orange blossom tea, muddled orange, and simple syrup) - THE BRIDESMAID MOCKTAIL (strawberry, lemon shrub, and simple syrup) The server was very nice but she seemed overwhelmed. The menus and napkins that were stored outside were flying all over the place, she had to keep picking them up from the floor/pathway. Server was not around when we wanted the check so we had to wait. The kids meal was so large and my nephew loved it. The Broiler Oysters and Lobster Roll were very good! All the other food was fine except for the Filet Mignon - it was ordered medium well and it came out more well done and was dry. Glad I added the Crab Imperial Topping because that was tasty. The New England Clam Chowder is different to those I'm use to having so it was a surprise and we didn't really like it. The broth is thin and not as flavorful as I'm use to but they did say it was in a "light broth" on the menu. I'm also not use to the clams being still in their shell, all the ones I've tried have been shucked and often times chopped. The drinks were ok but nothing wowed us, probably wouldn't recommend them. All in all it was decent and glad we tried it even if we didn't enjoy everything because it might be personal taste. I think mostly the seafood items are done well and that makes sense due to part of the name of the place being "Fish Market".

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The Clinton House

3.3(250 reviews)

4.4 mi

We came for dinner and had a nice meal. The place is historic, but they do a good job of not making…read moreit feel worn. It is a fairly large space with plenty of seating and a bar and felt spacious and clean. Our server Fernanda was very friendly and checked in with us regularly to see how we were enjoying the food as it came out. I started with the duck salad and had the sauerbraten for my entree. The duck salad was tasty with a nice dressing, my only complaint is that it came with 4 thin slices of duck (maybe a bite each). It definitely could have benefited from more duck, especially for a $23 salad. That said, I liked the blue cheese, apples, and cranberries that went with it. My entree was definitely the largest of the group and came with two huge thick potato pancakes, a hefty serving of red cabbage and a good portion of beef. I really enjoyed the dish and was pretty full afterwards. I would absolutely recommend this dish and eat it again. For dessert we tried their special, a mango cake which was very light and pleasant albeit a bit sweet. I would suggest checking/asking about portion sizes before you order as some dishes are smaller than others (the grilled shrimp appetizer is only 4 shrimp, the clams casino is 5 small/medium clams and the crab cake entree is two small to medium sized crab cakes with no sides). So I can see how some people are frustrated with the portions based on the prices. That being said, I would absolutely recommend both the duck salad and sauerbraten.

Not terrible, but not great. We moved to Hunterdon county about a year ago and are finally getting…read moreout to explore the food scene. We live in Clinton Twp and The Clinton House was top of the list to visit. Appetizers: crab cake and portobello fries. Crab cake was excellent, all crab, no filler, loved the sauce. Portobello fries were fine, a little dry, but good sauce. Entrees: My husband got the French dip sandwich which I tried..it was okay. Definitely not bad but nothing special. Where the food really fell short was my entree. I got the shrimp and scallop risotto special. It came with two shrimp and "four" scallops, which was two scallops cut horizontally prior to cooking and seared. Scallops were complete rubber and tasted like ammonia, and the shrimp were extremely overcooked. The risotto itself was tasty and I would have it again, but for $40 it was not an acceptable dish. Our waitress was not rude, but not particularly friendly. We loved the vibe and decor of the restaurant, and other staff we interacted with were pleasant. I would not return here based on food quality and price point. I think the establishment is historic and beautiful, but could be improved greatly.

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Blue Fish Grill

4.2(532 reviews)

11.7 mi

I've been a huge fan of Blue Fish Grill for around 15 years--since they were at their previous…read morelocation. The food here is to-die for, and is certainly one of the best restaurants in the area. I have friends who visit from out of town who specifically request to go to Blue Fish during their stay! The prices are great for the quality of the food. I always opt for the build-your-own entree. This time, I chose the brisket with a side of the caramelized plantains, but I also often go with the chicken, steak, or salmon with the pesto butter. No matter what you order, you can't go wrong. The staff are very kind and the service is quick. The interior is modern and up-to-date, paralleled by its brick historic vibe exterior, as the Stangl Factory building was once a pottery/ceramic factory. Now, the building is home to Blue Fish Grill, as well as a number of other businesses including an artist-owned gallery, a large pottery studio, a medium, and a yoga and physical therapy studio. Stangl also hosts a weekly artisan farmers' market and bi-monthly live music and art events. It really is a growing creative community. Blue Fish Grill doesn't have a bar, but they do allow BYOB. If you find yourself in the Flemington area, be sure to grab a bite at Blue Fish! It will surely be a meal to remember.

One of my favorite spots to eat in my hometown of Flemington. Their food is amazing. And even…read moreknow they have switched their name up a bit, they still have the vast majority of the menu from when it was Blue Fish Grill. Great service that comes quicker than expected as well. Blue Fish certainly earns their 5 star review.

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Blue Claw Restaurant & Crab Eatery

3.8(395 reviews)

40.5 mi

I love the New England Clam chowder!! Always delicious. Crab dip is great!! I ordered the medium…read moresize blue crabs and very good size. Very good!

I'll start off by saying that I truly want to give them a 3 1/2 star review, but since we know that…read morecan't happen I have to go with 3 stars because it wasn't close enough to a 4 star review. People love this place ... I say that because we were there late afternoon during the week and it was busy ... and it kept getting busier. I do understand why folks love it tho, because there's no other real seafood "shack" in the area specifically where folks can get their blue claw crabs. It truly does look and feel like a seafood shack because the wooden walls, brown paper on the table, paper towels on the table and overall decor scream "We are at the beach in a small southern town in the middle of nowhere where" lol Our server was great! She was very attentive and made recommendations... she was also very patient with us given that this was our first time here and we're a bit undecided on what we wanted to order. Now on to the food - this is honestly where I was underwhelmed. The broiled seafood had a whisper of flavor, the crab cake left a lot to be desired and the garlic buffalo shrimp were overwhelmingly buffalo sauce on top of fried shrimp. Now the clam chowder I had was amazing and I even ordered some to go. My friend enjoyed her crab legs meal overall and perhaps if we visit again that's the route I'll go. Oh and it's also a BYOB , so, be sure to grab your favorite bottle and bring it on in.

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Cree Wine Company

4.5(39 reviews)

1.5 mi

Sooooo please with this establishment! Nailed it for sure! Everything from the ambience to the…read moreservice was fantastic! What a gem! So pleasantly surprised. Will be visiting soon! The ricotta and sourdough was amazing. Wine selection and flights were great!

We returned with friends and had an excellent lunch. The ambience is understated elegance. The…read moreservice is very attentive and the food is just great.

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Debby S.

7 years ago

We just had the Rehearsal Dinner for my son's wedding here. Everything from start to finish went beautifully. Demos was easy to work with and helped me choose the perfect menu and the food was fabulous! Jimmy made sure we had everything we needed. The room was lovely and the wait staff were on their toes. There was not one single negative thing about the whole evening. Thank you! read more

Ed R.

15 years ago

Visited here on Valentine's Day for a dinner with my wife. A special occasion deserves a special night out and I was not disappointed. Other restaurants inflated their prices or limited their menus for Valentine's Day, not the chalet. Our table was ready on time, service was excellent and food cooked to perfection. It was wonderful evening out and worth every penny. read more

Sal G.

4 years ago

Such a wonderful steak dinner here as we have become accustomed to. The service was top notch and this has become our favorite fine dining restaurant in Hunterdon...Salut read more

Lauren G.

4 years ago

My family and I have been coming here for years. Best quality food in the area. Never disappointed!

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