Busy summer Monday and the place was packed. Tuna special was disappointing at a price point of $29. While it was a significant piece of tuna cooked medium-rare as ordered, the preparation was bland and the presentation was downright disappointing. The tuna was slapped on the plate with fried plantains. Other local friends also cited recent disappointment in their food. My daughter ate the fish tacos and had a stomach issue for several days later. I'm not sure it was related to the fish tacos, but can't help but make this possible link. There are many restaurants in our area, so best to try something different this summer. BTW, our server was great! read more

Initially, I should preface this review with a note that I dined at Quahog's on a evening where the temperature outside was in the mid to high 80's. That being said, the temperature in the corner of the patio seating where my family was seated was easily 10 degrees warmer than it was out front. The total lack of airflow greatly affected our ability to enjoy the meal. There should be more fans throughout this space to ensure that the dining experience does not mimic one occurring in the middle of a blacktop surface. Overall the entire experience is greatly altered due to the nature of the environment and the total lack of airflow. From a food standpoint we felt that everything was ok. The variety of the menu was nice, there are options that would satisfy most anyone and on the day that we visited there was a wealth of additions to the menu. The waiter was attentive and made some quality suggestions. Overall the food was freshly prepared, we especially enjoyed the fresh caprese salad special to the menu. Beyond that our table had the fish tacos, crab cakes, tuna, and lobster slider special. The fish tacos were ok. The carb cakes were very dry. The tuna was properly good to rare with a good sear on the exterior and the lobster roll sliders were good with specific emphasis on the sweet roll. Although I knew that we would be eating outside I did not expect that we would be in the corner of a covered patio with plastic on the walls and little generated air flow. If there were a couple of more fans or the sides of the patio did not have plastic covering them maybe this would be a more pleasant spot. read more

Disclaimer: this is a solid 3.5 review I just don't have that option. I have passed this place dozens of times and finally made plans to have dinner one night. The inside dining area is a bit meh as far as decor but I loved the outside seating area-great lighting and privacy but still outside. The oyster shooters were fantastic and I really liked the mix matched "vintage" dining chairs, love not having to sit in a plastic chair outside. I had the shrimp tacos which were pretty good, not omg I will never be the same, but still quite good. My friend had the steak and said it was incredible. I dropped a star for the bathroom. I had to wait In line forever (ok not forever but still) and once I finally got in there I was kinda of grossed out but I don't know if it was because it was kind of grimy or because I hated the paint color. I will definitely go back and bring two bottles of red this time. Also- the waiters won't disappoint. read more

Party of 8 great on time seating outside corner table w no coverage.Paella was special of night was OK I had much better this dis needed some saffron and nor spice was really bland BUT seafood was nice. Tuna mango chutney was awesome two guests had that. Buffalo oysters and Calimari was great as appetizer. read more

This little gem was fabulous. I can not recommend it highly enough. Very casual fun atmosphere with delicious food. GO!

Quahogs is one of my Favorite restaurants down the shore. We come a few times a season and it is always amazing. I was a little sad about them no longer being a byob but the new bar is super cute and the prices for a bottle of wine aren't bad! read more

I have been here many times over the years. When we arrived last night with a reservation for an outside table we were told it would be 30 minutes. They could only give us inside. I specifically made the reservation for outside because we had a child with us. The people that walked in right of me without a reservation were given a table outside. One of the dreadful owners was at the front desk when all of this was happening and rolled his eyes when I told them I wanted outside. He has been terrible in the past but last night was the final straw. He is arrogant and rude. Honestly the service is always pretty awful. The servers would rather get high and drink beers in the kitchen than provide service. The food is never consistent. The only reason we continued to go over the years it is local and sometimes the food is outstanding. We ended up leaving last night and going to Yvette's. Such a GOOD move. Service was fantastic and the food was ALL good. When I shared my experience with friends at Fred's last night they all agreed that quahogs is SO overrated and won't be giving them business anymore! I would rather spend money at the Reeds and that says A LOT. Please think twice about "supporting" this local business as they really could care less about their customers. read more

Great experience. We enjoyed the food. Taquito app was delicious. Fish tacos amazing and the stew was delicious. Waitress was attentive and pleasant. We tried it because we saw it on Diners, Drive in and Dives. Didn't disappoint. Was a little more expensive than expected but worth the experience. read more

Started off with misinformation on exactly how to make a reservation. Apparently you can't make any after 4pm. Theres no explanation for why. I'm told by the natives that you can't even get a table here in the summer, so I suppose it doesn't matter. Sit down with 8 others for dinner. We were greeted right away and got water. Then almost 20 mins later the waiter comes back. We order apps and dinner together. Apps come out in 5 mins, which is good because we were pretty starving. The food is tasty, but it's a somewhat eclectic menu and sugar seems to be injected into everything. Which is a pretty big turnoff for me. The attitude of the staff is snotty. Must be a by product of their supposed never ending line of customers. Why try when we don't have to. We just need to keep tables turning. The prices vary from $12 for a small plate to $30+ for a traditional entree. Portion size is industry standard. Overall, even in the off season I would need an extremely compelling reason to come back. In season, I wouldn't even bother. read more

Always great food here. The added bar is a nice touch. Service was great - moves along well. Only complaint is it always seems to be really hot on the back patio. Know that's hard to control... read more

Four stars based SOLELY on the staff (and the house Sangria). My husband and I stopped by two times for happy hour while on our vacation this week. We sat at the bar both times and the service was spot on. Drinks were great. We would have stayed for dinner except that our happy hour appetizers were not good. The first night we shared steamed clams. No taste whatsoever. The second night we shared a chewy shrimp cocktail and tuna tacos - which like the clams had no taste whatsoever. If the kitchen routinely sampled the food they were churning out I suspect things would turn around. There was a time when this restaurant was really good. Did I mention how good the sangria was? read more

Always an excellent experience. The food was excellently prepared and very tasty. We always stop in for numerous meals during our visits to Stone Harbor. read more

We are fans of Stone Harbor in summertime. And we saw this place featured on Guy Fieri's Diners Drive-Ins and Dives. Generally I cannot stand Fieri- just seems like an obnoxious moron. But honestly this place looked really good. So, needless to say we were excited to go. Okay, it was July and about 96 degrees the evening we went. This place has NO A/C!! WTF?!??.. So long story short we left even before eating... You run a shore town joint that is only open during summer and you don't have A/C??!!!?.. Total disgrace. And, I still think Fieri is an idiot. read more

On one of my summer escapes of city living. We decided to go to Stone Harbor for a few days, on this trip we walked passed Quahog's. Its sea shack exterior appearance stood out due to the fact that it was on a regular inconspicuous street. Me and a friend ordered the lobster bake and the grill. Both were very appetizing. Price wise because of the locale, its within the usual price range. Portion wise you do get a decent amount. Quality wise it was delicious!!! Also the best way to describe the decor is a attractively old-fashioned seafood house. If you happen to be in Stone Harbor, this is one place I would recommend having a seafood dinner in. read more

This place stinks. Guy Fieri - I like you, but thanks for noth! Okay, scallops were the only thing that was decent, but the sauce that was basically not-so-dressed-up soy sauce ruined it. The fish ribs... I really had high hopes... they stink. Nothing really distinctive about the flavors. I couldn't tell if it was bland, or just not that good. Lobster Roll? Are you kidding me? This is a bad version of lobster salad on a roll. Too much filler, not enough low-grade lobster, and poorly executed dressing. Please. We also had the rubber-bands-battered-in-over-seasoned-sawdust... I mean, calamari. Okay, the sawdust is not their fault, I hate cornmeal batter on seafood, so I shouldn't have ordered it. Nuf sed. Finally, kids mac and cheese - if I wanted my kid to have Kraft from a box, I'd have brought it myself. And you don't even dress it up a bit? Come on. $100 for this? I feel used. Obviously no one that has rated this place has ever had exceptional food. Get real people. read more

We have been here numerous times in the past few years and it seems each summer it goes a bit more downhill. The portions seem to get smaller yet the prices stay or go up. While most of the food is very good our last experience was less than enjoyable. The BBQ calamari (which was one of our favorites) was not quite up to par. Among a few things the biggest disappointment was the Mac and cheese. We asked if we could get just Mac and cheese - without the lobster. The waiter (who was slow and unattentive) said sure no problem, he would just charge us for a kids meal. To our shock it was EASY MAC. A small portion of easy Mac for $8. Bad and expensive. We did question him about it and he said yes he was easy Mac and did not take it off the bill. I think 3 strikes and ur out. 3 summers and we are over it. read more

In Stone Harbor, almost everything is beautiful and absolutely nothing is cheap. Bear this in mind when you order at Quahog's on 97th St, just a few blocks from the beach. Lobster rolls and fried clam strips sound simple, but were executed with maximum attention to detail and serious flavor. The tender, perfectly crisp clams were sweet with no fishy aromas or rubberband chew. Lay down the $17 for the lobster roll -- sweet and ample chunks of lobster meat on a buttered, split-top hot dog roll are lightly dressed in a slightly spicy mayo and sided with 2 slaws - super creamy purple cabbage and a vinegary white. Outdoor seating on the patio of this very casual clam shack makes for a chill Shore dinner, or skip down to the beach to take in the atmosphere with your lunch. A must-stop for the serious foodie on vacay. read more

While looking for seafood down at the shore, we stumbled across the Yelp reviews for this little place, and they were right on! The service was good, the food was fresh and the place was really cool in its layout. It is kinda like eating on someone's large outside covered porch. My only complaint was that the lobster was teeny, tiny for the price-- not a terrific value. But, the large appetizers more than made up for that! BYOB, so don't forget the beer to go with that! read more

Really need to get an updated register system. "Can't do separate checks"???? Really? Friends having dinner together shouldn't have to awkwardly calculate their individual checks.. Will not be returning here. Overpriced. I don't mind paying for a good dining experience - just didn't see value. All of the folks in our party agreed. read more

Two "$$" signs on Yelp for price range?! It should be four! Entrees were between $29 and $52. This wouldn't be so appalling if the food was good. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre at best. Nothing made an impression. Crab Hushpuppies and Cornmeal Calamari appetizer were good, but not meant to be shared as both were tiny. Clam Chowder was thick and paste-like. Crab Cake entree was bland. Lobster Roll was nothing special, as was the $42 Steamed Lobster. The fries with the overdone Back Bay seasoning were inedible. That said, service was friendly and good. We were seated promptly at reservation time. read more

Loved the fish tacos and rice bowl with brisket, corn, beans, cheese, salsa, and guacamole. Keep in mind you can't eat there, but they have benches outside. Also, it is cash only. Great little place! read more

My wife and I vacation in Cape May each summer and are always on the lookout for "The Place." The place that we dream about all yearlong and make a pilgrimage to enjoy. After reading the buzz surrounding Quahog's, we had hoped that this would be that place. Even on a Friday night at 7pm, we made it right in. We were seated on the patio that, while very nice aesthetically, was super loud. I don't know if it is the physical layout of this space or if we just came on an especially noisy evening, but it was difficult to share a conversation across the table. The waitstaff was extremely friendly and attentive, so high marks to that group. We ordered a pair of seafood empanadas (crab, corn, and cheese). I think this works a bit better in theory than it does in actual application. We moved on to the clam chowder, which was delicious. It wasn't as thick as it's prepared in most restaurants, something that I appreciated in the middle of summer. We split the entree of fried clams and were mostly pleased with this dish. The pieces of clam were large, though some were a bit tough. I felt that they were too heavily breaded, but I suppose that's what fried clams are all about. It's also worth noting that this is a BYOB establishment. Would I return to Quahog's? Yes, I would. What I would do differently, however, would be to get a bit more adventurous with the meal. It would seem that the specialty here is grilled fish and the like, so I would probably go in that direction. Ultimately, I felt that the meal we had was overpriced and a bit underwhelming. read more

We wanted to try something new (to us) in Stone Harbor for lunch and I knew that Quahog's was "back there" behind the main shopping area. It always seemed to be packed for dinner, so trying it for lunch was great, as it was pretty empty. I didn't know anything of it's reputation; only when we walked up did we see that they're touting Guy Fieri's little "Guy Was Here" stamp and a sign to tell you when their appearance on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives will be on next. That said, we had lower expectations than some previous Yelpers. We opted to sit inside since it was insanely hot out and we have a new baby in a car seat and the fans weren't doing much to cool the patio. They give carafes of water and iced tea, which is nice, so you don't have to be a desperado with an empty glass. After our waitress explained the MANY things they were sold out of ("a big shipment is coming today" kind of made me sad that maybe we weren't getting the freshest fish) we ordered a crab cake sandwich, a fish sandwich (with fried fish since they didn't have whatever kind it is supposed to have) and the kids' fish sticks and fries. My husband was obsessed with his crab cake sandwich, I was barely allowed a bite to taste. My fish sandwich was great with the fried fish, it had some type of cold caramelized onions which was yum, and both sandwiches were served with chips and a red cabbage slaw that I didn't like, but my husband did. So the sandwiches were great, sides just so-so. The kids' fish sticks weren't anything special, and the fries were pretty good, Boardwalk style. My toddler ate a few, so that was good. We were very happy with our lunch, but prices do seem a bit high for dinner at a "shack". Definitely try for lunch! read more

My boyfriend and I saw this place on Food Network awhile back. Since we're lucky enough to live closeby, we had to stop in and try it. Many of our friends have already been here and love it. As an appetizer, we tried the lobster taquitos. Yummy! The only negative was there wasn't many of them. There were three small taquitos on the plate. For our main course, my boyfriend had the skirt steak and I tried the crab cake dinner. The skirt steak was a solid C+ but the crab cakes were to die for. I would certainly come back and reorder them. The wait was about 90 minutes but it was a holiday weekend so we expected that. Luckily, there a many bars within walking distance to have pre-dinner drinks. Overall, this is a great shore spot with excellent seafood. read more

A perfect beach town restaurant. A rustic beach style restaursnt with good seafood. Sat out with family and ordered apps and entrees, we were in and put in about an hour and a half. I tried the fried calamari which was good(plate looks bigger than it is cuz its covered w/ add ons to it. I had the shrimp twcos which were very good. And for dinner i had the shrimp and grits. Grits tasted great, there was minimal shrimp(modt disappointing part of whole place to me). They also had an egg on top which was good, but they added in salsa to i which i didnt like... All in all solid summertime place... read more

I was here in summer of 2017 and gave this a five star review. My experience this summer was very different. We had a table reservation for 10 people which was made in advance over the phone. When we showed up they had no record of our reservation. Fortunately because it was early they were able to accommodate us and the three children at our table. It was big plus that they offer a children's menu and I also appreciated that they allowed us to bring our own birthday cake in as we were celebrating my friends birthday. We started with the ceviche which was a huge portion but I would have preferred less ceviche since this was an appetizer and a higher quality of fish. I had the clam bake as my main. I asked if I could substitute anything else for the corn since I can't eat corn and I was told that to substitue rice would be an additional $5. It seemed kind of steep so I stuck with the corn and gave it to my husband. The clam bake was clams, and shrimp in a broth. It was served with a piece of bread and a potato. The potato was NOT COOKED. It was hard. I thought about sending it back or at least pointing it out. If I were with just my husband I probably would have but since we were invited guests I didn't want to point out flaws. The clams were tough and not really tasty. The best thing about the dish was the broth. I sopped it up with the bread. My husband had the salmon which he said was very good and several people at the table ordered the paella which was underwhelming. I was disappointed as I used to be a big fan of Quahogs but I felt like they really lost their game. read more

Would've been 4 stars had the service been better. Food was pretty good for the price (I had the lobster roll platter). However, we had to wait for at least 15 minutes to have our orders taken. There are a few, much better places in Stone Harbor. read more

You wouldn't expect much from this discrete looking building. Inside quite a good size restaurant including a covered outdoor area. When we arrived the wait was 45 minutes but they offered to call us if something came up and held our bottle of wine. BYOB so bring it. We went shopping nearby and within 20 minutes a table came up and they called. We were seated near the kitchen so we could see through the windowed doors, more on that later. As amuse bouche they brought a unique chickpea salad with green and red peppers, red onion, and cilantro in a nice vinaigrette. We ordered two special appetizers, guacamole which was good but not amazing and lobster taquitos with mangos which was quite good. For dinner my date and I both had the Moqueca, a Brazilian fishermen's stew with calamari, shrimp, mussels, white fish, scallop, edamame, Chorizo sausage, and coconut rice. You can add lobster but we didn't. My date asked for no chorizo which was no problem. Now I like my food a bit salty but it was like a salt lick. I couldn't eat the sauce but the rest was very good. My date's was much more spicy and less salty. So I'd recommend that you specify when you order, more spice, less salt. THEN, my date saw one of the staff in the kitchen through said glass doors just digging in his nose like there were gold coins inside. Our waiter came out of the kitchen right then and looked at us, we were laughing, and he realizing something wasn't right, so we spilled it. He said not to worry, he's just a bus boy, but he'd go back in and give him a hard time about it. Awesome. Staff was helpful, casual, and pleasant. Not 5 stars, but good food and a fun atmosphere. read more

This BYOB tucked away on 97th street near 2nd Ave is a better than expected from the looks of the place. It is definitely a shack, but has indoor and outdoor seating. The service is friendly but a bit slow. I am sure as summer picks up there is a boat load more shoobie help to provide better service. Don't forget that the spot is BYOB (Run to Fred's Tavern if you forget, only a block or so away). I went with my fiance, little cousin and my aunt for dinner this past Saturday. We all tried the pacu pacu ribs (Piranha family of fish) as an appetizer along with some little neck and middle neck clams and salt oysters from Cape May. The mains we dined on were the special for tuna ceviche, crab fries, crab cakes, clam chowder and the bolognese (Not very seafood shack, but still good). We all left full and satisfied. Check out the chalk board in the indoor dining room for the specials. Great spot for kids as the out door dining has a giant chalk board that looks like a few kids 'tagged' while waiting for food. read more

Always good food and friendly staff! This spot is always on our shore vacation list. The tacos are delicious!

This is not your everyday beach joint!Quahogs was top notch. After reading reviews and studying the menu, I opted for the whole fish while my dad had the pacu fish ribs. (Mom had lobster roll, not so adventurous) We were excited and amazed with everything! It's nice to eat at a beach restaurant with creativity and inventiveness. There was care taken with the preparation of the food, and the service (we had Brody) was friendly and knowledgable. We had reservations at 6pm because we heard about what the wait we might encounter, and when we were leaving, there was a crowd of anxious eaters waiting to get in. I recommend planning accordingly. If the price is right for you, I couldn't recommend it more! I'll definitely return. read more

I really liked this place! It would have been a 5 star but it's pricey I think for sitting under a picnic pavilion. My wife got the pacu ribs and the strawberry BBQ sauce was delish. Never had this before and we were pleasantly surprised. The coconut rice was a nice touch as well! I ordered the special which was clams with sundried tomatoes and pancetta with a blush sauce over linguine and it was very tasty. Wasn't drowned in sauce like pasta dishes all too often are. We ordered the kids crab cake because, well our boy likes pretty much anything! But realistically, as good as the single crab cake was, 14$ was a lot for a smaller sized crab cake with some fries. We had read some reviews about poor service but we had Shannon as our waitress, she. was super friendly and quick with our needs and she knew everything about her menu! Perfect! She even helped some of the rookie seafooders at our table with suggestions they would like without pushing their boundaries as turning them off to seafood forever! I highly suggest asking for her on your next stop in! read more

Before Diners, Drive Inns and Dives came here, we used to eat multiple times per week. We tried the last two years to get in but the wait was too long. We got in this year and we all agreed it seemed to take a step back. It's still very good and we'll still go, but it seems a notch below what it once was. Lobster taquitos were still good. My son had the clam bake and really enjoyed it. My daughter had their clams in white wine sauce and really enjoyed it. My wife had the clam strips and they were homemade so very tasty. I had the pacu fish ribs and they werent as good as I remembered. The skin with their bbq sauce on it was a little tough. Prices were high and you can wait a while (no reservations). read more

The outside of Quahog's looks like a rugged seafood shop. But inside there are wonderful indoor and outdoor dining rooms that are a mix of candles, bare beams and chalkboards listing the daily specials. The service was cheerful as well as attentive. The real surprise comes from the food. It offers innovation and flavor at reasonable (given the area) prices. An added bonus is that it is BYOB. read more

Disappointing take out dinner last night. Clam chowder had three clams in our Quart container!! Veggie Empanadas were watery inside. My sons chicken tenders and fries were the best part of the meal. I called about the chowder and they refunded me- but I really think you are better off dining in there or going someplace with more attention to detail! read more

Still awesome, service and food never disappoint. I love that they have Old Bay seasoning on the table. Crab cakes dinner was awesome and filling. Seaside empanadas were just amazing. read more

Quahog's Seafood Shack - Seafood Near Me - Stone Harbor, New Jersey

Wow. What a great place. We tried on a Tuesday to go for dinner but it's closed on Tuesdays! So, we went again on Friday and had a wonderful dinner. Mussels, great. New England clam chowder was ok at best. The Lobster rolls were excellent and the homemade guacamole is out of this world. Get there soon as Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins and Dives was filming there the next day! read more

Went here on a Sunday evening in late June. We arrived a little early to beat the crowd (5:30) and had no trouble getting a table on the patio. The place did fill up by the time we left (6:30). Ambiance was great--our kind of place. Not fancy; the kind of place where you want to drink beer and eat fish when you're on vacation. Service was attentive until the 6pm rush, but overall it was fine. The food gets a mixed grade. We thought the menu was creative and interesting (tough to find at the shore) but the preparation was just missing that extra little something. Lobster Taquitos were good. The guac with crab meat was a little bland. The seafood stew likewise was fine but not great (again, a little bland). Nothing was bad, but none of it really stood out the way you hoped it would. As others have said, it may be a little pricey for a casual dining place, but that is what you get with a BYOB...especially at the shore. I didn't think it was out of line. We spent $70 for two apps, one entree and dessert. We will almost certainly go back. The ambiance and menu are pretty fun, and we haven't found anything else like it near our place in Sea Isle. read more

June, 2013 Place: Has both inside and outside seating, about 25 tables. The outside seating is covered so don't fear if its raining. The inside seating has A/C. Food: BYOB, they only serve wine by the bottle so any other adult beverages you want, you'll need to bring. I had the fish and chips. Let me say that its a lot of food and can be easliy shared with someone else. Fast service and good food. Prices are high so be prepared but everyone's prices are high at the beach read more

A fantastic spot for dinner. Came here with my family and was pleasantly surprised to learn they now serve wine. (I guess Stone Harbor's mayor finally loosened the death grip on liquor licenses). I only wish the borough would strategically close streets or make them one way to vastly expand outdoor seating for all the struggling places. Look to the successful cities around the country for examples. For years we have dropped in for the famous fish ribs but they are no longer on the menu ( another Covid tragedy) As for our meal we enjoyed a lobster bake, seafood paella, and an interesting seafood stew with coconut milk. The portions were great and two of us took leftovers. All of it was fantastic. The only setback was that although the place was as crowded as allowed, we waited 45 minutes beyond our reservation time for a table. With food this good, I hope they survive despite the negative business environment provided by the state and borough government. read more