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    PJ’s Place

    4.1 (290 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Fried seafood platter
    Allen T.

    Strolling along the MTV Jersey Shore boardwalk and going to places where Snooki visited, my buddies and I stumbled across this joint. We ordered the Special Fish of the day which turned out cold, the pasta which was more than al dente and came with sauce that was as described and the fried seafood basket, which was likely its only redeeming quality. Never Again coming here. Lesson learned, next time at any beachtown/boardwalk will just stick with the philly cheesesteaks, funnel cakes etc.

    Chicken parm
    Nicole F.

    Pj's Place was by far one of the best spots we tried in Seaside Park. So good that I'm still thinking about it months later! They are BYOB which wasn't a problem since there's a liquor store directly across the street. The first time we went (I'm telling you, it was so good we couldn't stay away) we decided to have the popcorn shrimp/calamari appetizer, Seafood Paella, which was recommended and the Chicken Parm. The popcorn shrimp/calamari was the perfect way to start the night. It was light and tossed in a spicy and sweet sauce. Honestly I could have this night after night and not get tired of it. They put their own spin on the paella so don't expect a traditional flavor. It literally has all the seafood under the sea including lobster and comes with a sauce that has a slight kick to it. The portion was very generous. The chicken parm was cooked perfectly and the cheese was super oozy. It came served on a bed of pasta and the portion was huge! The second time we went we got the Grouper Delmar, which was one of the days specials. This dish blew...me....away. I ordered it on a whim and I'm so glad I did. The fish was perfectly seared and topped with lobster. The sauce was somehow both rich and light. It came with roasted potatoes and asparagus. Honestly, order this if it's on the menu. The service was incredible from start to finish on all our visits. PJ came and greeted every table and I can tell this place is a labor of love. The chef himself also stopped by to make sure everything tasted great. In regards to COVID, I couldn't have felt safer. Each table was appropriately distanced, employees were wearing masks and I noticed all tables were being sanitized. If you find yourself in Seaside, and want tasty quality food you have to stop at PJs.

    Lobster roll
    Frankie N.

    I saw good reviews of this place on Google so I wanted to try it! When we first pulled up, my boyfriend was a little apprehensive because it's next to an ice cream shop in the board walk. But when you walk in it's a cute little restaurant! There's a lower and upper level and it looks like the doors slide open to the outside seating when it's nice out. I got the grouper fish, which was a special menu item, and my boyfriend got the lobster roll. Both of us were very happy with our picks! He loved his lobster roll. It was buttery and exactly what he wanted. The fries were solid, too. I loved my grouper! This is the second time I've ever had it and it didn't disappoint. It was flaky and not fishy at all and came with potatoes and a fruit salad type deal on top. It was surprisingly a good pairing! Both of our meals tasted super fresh, too. Whoever cooked it, cooked it really well. The workers were nice and the service was fast. There weren't a lot of people there when we went at 5 pm on a Friday night, but by the time 6 rolled around, it was starting to pick up. I would definitely recommend coming here!

    lobster mac and cheese

    this place has the best service! food comes out quick and hot! the lobster mac and cheese (appetizer) has a portion that is big enough that it is able to be finished in one setting (or two if you need to). they give so much lobster with this meal, and the lobster bisque is so rich and creamy, it's easily the best place on the boardwalk to get some. it's right across from lucky leo's and the vibe is one of a kind!

    Michele J.

    Stopped at PJ's (on 6/28) on our last day in Seaside for a quick breakfast. We ate outside on their picnic tables. Nothing fancy however what's important is that the service and food was good. We both had the omelet specials with potatoes and toast with OJ. I hear their dinner menu is great. Will have to stop again to check it out.

    Outdoor Dining
    Dawn A.

    Was pleasantly surprised by how tasty this food and their dishes were at this cute little local spot. Get the salad that has shrimp on it with roasted beets and goat cheese! Their shrimp is cooked perfectly on every dish - plump, juicy just cooked enough where it tastes like lobster. Italian dishes were authentic - one of us got that Saltimboca and the Italian food was even better than the crab cakes (that was the only dish that was mediocre). The service (we had a guy named Mike? one night & a girl the other night - we went twice in one week, we were so impressed) was amazing. REALLY super nice & hospitable wait staff. We will go back every time that we're in Seaside Heights!

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    26 days ago

    Paella was delicious. Reasonable prices for tourist beach town. Good service. Would go back again.

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    11 months ago

    The food was stellar as was our entire dining experience. We sat inside which has a lovely ambiance. The service was excellent!

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    10 months ago

    Great food for an upscale meal on the boardwalk. He needs to fix the temperature problem though, very hot inside.

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    Food is amazing! We had the halibut & the cod. They were both fantastic! The service is great too! So friendly.

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    food , service , atmosphere terrific!.... it was a cold day we watched the game no rushing!

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    2 years ago

    By far best food in Seaside and service. Seafood was excellent and chicken Milanese! Tiramisù too

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    4 years ago

    This place is just TOO expensive and over hyped. No one needs $18 pancakes that cost $1 to make

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    2 years ago

    Awesome place! Excellent food good service highly recommend PJ's their seafood is fresh and creative

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    2 years ago

    The food here is so delicious and the atmosphere is great I would recommend this restaurant to anybody

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    2 years ago

    Great food! Never disappointed. Love the mussels fra diavolo and the salmon. Just name two of many dishes.

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    3 years ago

    Favorite restaurant on the boardwalk. Do not skip the Mussels Bianca!!! Excellent staff and service

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    Ask the Community - PJ’s Place

    Do they allow byob or serve mimosas? Outdoor seating?

    Yes it's BYOB and yes they have outdoor seating.

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    My wife and I met another couple for a late breakfast on a Sunday morning. Needless to say, it was…read morecrowded and we had to wait 15 minutes for a table. Nice ambiance and very friendly staff. I ordered the full stack of French toast with bananas, strawberries, and blueberries, and a side of sausage links. My wife had the west Coast scrambler which consisted of eggs, avocado, pepper jack cheese, tomatoes, and scallions. Our friends ordered the chorizo burger with fries, and pastrami on rye with a side of coleslaw. As a coffee snob, I would say the coffee was very good. Everything came out cooked fresh and hot. Plenty of fresh fruit on top of my French toast. I heard the chorizo burger was different and delicious. Most of the plates went back clean. Portions were very generous. The service was excellent and friendly. The prices are reasonable. There is plenty of parking in their private parking lot. Worth the trip if you are in the area.

    I have to say I was hesitant when I pulled up to Shut Up and eat with my family but I'll DEFINITELY…read morebe back ! The menu is MASSIVE, don't come if you're indecisive or if you don't plan to come back to try more dishes ! The waitstaff sticks to the silly bit , wearing PJs, bordering on rude but in a playful way that makes it fun and not annoying. There are so many knick knacks on the walls to look at - lots of conversation starters! We enjoyed everything we ordered (the afternoon waffle section was a fun twist on a sandwich and proved you can have it all!) and are already scheming what we will have next time we come back!

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