What a pleasant surprise to find this gem in Ocean Grove. I was there for a late afternoon event for the Lt. Governor and became mesmerized by this little hamlet next to the ocean. As I was leaving, I saw Seagrass! Linda was exceptionally nice as she had people sitting outside to get in! I was a party of one and sort of in a hurry! Well, well, well....I ordered the clam chowder and it was exceptional! The arugula calamari salad was next level as well. The catcher was that meals were by one get one so why not. I ordered the halibut and scallops with corn and tomato risotto! It was amazing! Worth the trip and the experience! My actual server was one of the best ever! Kudos to Seagrass! read more

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Good food. Service was just okay. BYOB. We were able to get a table without a reservation

SeaGrass does not take reservations. It is a BYOB. Last evening, we dined here early, arriving around 5 pm when the place was only about 1/4 full. It filled up during the next hour which created a NOISY ambiance. By the time we left (around 615 pm), there were more than 15 people waiting for tables. Lauren was our server. OK, nothing special. We started sharing a special melon salad that was tasty. For entrees, we had Asian Sea Bass $29 from regular menu and a Snapper special $38. Both were very good. So, SeaGrass is good for Ocean Grove where there are few dining options, but not great (not worth going out of your way to dine here). read more

SeaGrass - Entrees 10/18/25 - Seafood Near Me - Ocean Grove, New Jersey

Very nice restaurant! Felt like OG needed more places to eat. Be prepared for a decent wait if you have more than 2 people. Staff were very nice and attentive. Food was very good and customizable. Fairly expensive but it is a nicer restaurant. Fish and chips: Breading was a bit soggy on the fish. Fries were pretty good. Scallops were delicious and the seafood pasta was amazing Steak was cooked great, just no seasoning. Added salt and pepper and it was great. Salad was really good with a lemon vinaigrette dressing that was perfect. Mashed potatoes needed salt and pepper but tasted great. Overall it's a nice place to try out and eat occasionally! read more

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Amazing Lobster BLT! Nice service. Ate outside. Kind of the only game in town in Ocean Grove.

My wallet would definitely thank me if I hit up BYOBs more often. After a solid beach day just across the border in Bradley Beach this past Saturday with my top-tier chums, some sustenance was on the docket. Ocean Grove doesn't have a ton of dining options - you can hoof it the 10 extra blocks to Asbury if there's an emergency - but SeaGrass looked like the most legit option. We grabbed a wine bottle and headed over to the downtown area in the late afternoon. I was a little nervous about the inability to make a reservation but aside from a few tables on the sidewalk and maybe one or two inside, it was pretty empty. We were able to secure some of the last available outdoor seating; very pleasant on a warm, sunny evening. I'd perused the menu beforehand like a responsible patron, and the marinated lamb pops caught my eye. We got some to share, and they were pretty scrumptious. It's not a huge serving by definition - a few legit bites - but the meat was very tender. The raspberry glaze was a good idea but I thought it was bland; even when I doused the lamb pop in it, it was a little difficult to detect on the palate. The other app we ordered, the whipped ricotta, was perfectly fine as well. This is a personal palate issue, but for me the accompanying rustic Italian bread was a little tough and needed more effort to chew - not a big deal at all. The star of that smaller dish was very clearly the ricotta concoction, which had honey and crushed red pepper, among other ingredients. I'd get both of those apps again without hesitation. I didn't have to linger too long in the Sea section of the menu to know exactly what I wanted - the herb-encrusted halibut with lobster risotto. Big fan. The halibut had some pleasant seasoning on it, was flaky and scrumptious, and the lobster risotto was awesome. My only nitpick there was I thought they went too light on the risotto; if you look at the accompanying pic, there's still a solid percentage of the plate that's basically empty and could have used another scoop, if only for the optics. But overall, I didn't regret my decision. My top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality almost immediately grilled the waitress on how fresh the fish was, and this was a rare time where the response was an aggressive (in a good way), resounding answer - "very." I mean, you'd hope so when the ocean is literally a few blocks to the east, but you never know these days. The service was perfectly fine. We were initially a little concerned because we'd been placed at the most extreme table right on the border of the outdoor seating (I think to the point where it literally might have been in front of another business) and there was a fear that there would be difficulty noticing us. But those concerns were moot - our waitress was over regularly and though it was a leisurely meal befitting a vacation weekend, we didn't wait a particularly long time for everything. A nice pleasant pace. Honestly, nothing was mind-blowing here to the point where I'd go out of my way to visit, but there also weren't any real issues so if I did happen to be back in the area, I'd absolutely go back. Just don't forget your Sauvignon Blanc. read more

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Came here with a group of 8 last month. They don't take reservations, but we got there for early dinner and were seated within a few minutes. Aquarium and ambiance is fantastic. They make their own tea but not their own lemonade (they use a brand name) so they made us Arnold Palmer's which were fabulous and not too sweet. Order the sword fish 10/10. My friend let me try, the sauce is perfection. I hope ended up having the steak which was good too, but next time I am definitely having the sword fish. Shout out to Cory, our server, for going above and beyond and making things easier on our group so we could focus on gabbing with our group. I can't wait to go back to OG and Sea Grass! Oh and it's BYOB read more

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If you're in the mood for seafood and you're in the Asbury Park/ Ocean Grove area, check out Sea Grass. The decor is coastal chic, with lovely fish art on the walls. Service was welcoming, professional and prompt. The food was very good! To start, we had the mussels in a tomato broth served with a hearty rustic bread that was warm . My husband had the avocado and goat cheese salad, I opted for the avocado salad they had different toppings, how cool. For the main we had the crab cakes, so flavorful, moist and delicious. Tip: this is a B.Y.O.B. restaurant. Cheers! read more

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What an absolute gem of a place. From the moment we stepped in, Kristina made us feel at home. She was so kind and thoughtful. Before we could even ask anything she was already two steps ahead. The food was great - wonderful combinations of traditional dishes with tasty sauces. Loved this place. Absolutely exceptional service. read more

SeaGrass - Dessert - Seafood Near Me - Ocean Grove, New Jersey

I heard so many recommendations on Seagrass, and it lived up to the hype! Beautiful ambiance and great service. Filet mignon and lobster special with broccoli rabe was excellent! Perfectly prepared. Duck special was also mouth watering!! read more

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We sat outside and have a lovely lunch. I asked the waitress her advice between a few dishes and she recommended her favorite - the avocado salad, which comes with edamame, carrot ginger dressing, and add chicken. It was absolutely delicious and hit the spot. My friend got the lobster BLT and loved it. I tried I bite and loved it as well. Service was excellent and we got to enjoy ciders we brought in icy cold cups provided by the restaurant. A great touch. I would definitely return and recommend to others. Lots of great things to try. read more

SeaGrass - Chicken Avocado Salad - Seafood Near Me - Ocean Grove, New Jersey

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Half price night on Wednesdays in the off season! I was pleasantly surprised how packed it was tonight, despite it being a cold wintery Wednesday night. They don't take reservations, but we got one of the last open tables. They are BYOB (yay!). Started with Whipped Ricotta with pistachios - delicious! It came with plenty bread that was warm and lightly toasted. My Roasted Atlantic Salmon with sesame-soy glaze and soba noodle stir fry was flavorful and cooked to perfection. My husband had the Crispy Herb Encrusted Halibut; note that it came with vegetable risotto instead of lobster because it was half-price night (up charge to keep the lobster). Like many restaurants these days, they charge a 3.5% credit card service fee. Just something to be aware of in case you want to pay cash. read more

SeaGrass - Whipped Ricotta - Seafood Near Me - Ocean Grove, New Jersey

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I haven't been there in years. Loved our server, he was very good. They didn't rush us out after we ate, I met a friend who I haven't seen in a year. We got the whipped ricotta appetizer w Basile and honey and hot pepper seeds w fresh bread for dipping. We both got the Cajun salmon special over arugula w avocado, pineapple, cranberry- it was delicious. Nice atmosphere. Booths or tables inside. Tables outside too but it was too hot - they don't take reservations but 5:30 pm on a Thursday in July, we sat down immediately. I look forward to going back read more

SeaGrass - Cajun salmon special - appy was the whipped ricotta - see description in review - Seafood Near Me - Ocean Grove, New Jersey

Went with some friends on NYE. Despite the fact that it was so busy, service was excellent. Our server paid attention to our table all night, food came out quickly, everything was delicious. Somebody in my party has a severe dairy allergy and was able to be accommodated. The oysters were fresh and they add pear to the mignonette sauce, which was a nice touch. I loved the grilled swordfish dish. I already plan on going back next week for the exact same dish. The coconut curry sauce that the swordfish is served in, was the most incredible thing that I've ever tasted. The creme brulee was excellent as well. I don't remember our server's name but we had a complicated way of dividing our check and although it was insanely busy, she still helped us. I will be back weekly for the swordfish in coconut curry sauce. read more

SeaGrass - Grilled Swordfish Steak - Seafood Near Me - Ocean Grove, New Jersey

Went for lunch recently and got the marinated lamb pops with raspberry soy glaze and wilted spinach, crispy calamari salad with kalamata olives and lemon vinaigrette (a favorite), and a side of fries. Good food and good service. SeaGrass was quiet the day we went but is usually pretty busy, even in the off season. read more

SeaGrass - Seafood Near Me - Ocean Grove, New Jersey

Very nice restaurant. Service was great and the ladies working were friendly and very attentive. read more

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We go just for their sesame encrusted tuna -- the flavors in this dish are an incredible symphony, with a little wasabi sauce on the mash. The tuna is best when you get it rare: crispy on the outside and tender inside. We had the Avocado Salad which is: spring mix, hass avocado, cucumber, tomato, edamame, toasted peanut, crispy wonton, carrot-ginger dressing. It was just so light and refreshing, and the dressing complemented perfectly without overpowering. It was the perfect starter. Service was prompt and our waiter made great recommendations. The ambience is comfortable, chic and upscale. Our favorite, go to restaurant when we visit Ocean Grove. read more

SeaGrass - Sesame encrusted tuna on bokchoy with red bliss mash and light wasabi sauce - Seafood Near Me - Ocean Grove, New Jersey

Casual restaurant with good, quality food. No reservations here, be prepared to wait during the summer season. It's also BYOB (as Ocean Grove is a dry town). Food tip: hot cheese dip appetizer. read more

Always a summertime hit- we adore meeting for lunch in Ocean Grove. Seagrass has a varied menu of salads, sandwiches and burgers along with creative entrees. Food has always been standout but the ambiance of an outdoor table where local friends say hello is a bonus. read more

Such a delicious dinner! I am so glad I picked this place to get dinner with my dad. We were both so pleased with our meals. Food and service were both 10/10. We sat outside and it was a beautiful evening. Will definitely come back and recommend to other people. read more

SeaGrass - Mahi Mahi special and Orichetti Pasta & Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Ocean Grove, New Jersey

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Another great experience at Sea Grass. We decide to make a trip out to Asbury the evening before July 4 and it was clearly the calm before the storm that is to come in terms of people. We were shown to a table outside with our dog very quickly. Upon arrival our server came out to hand this menus and followed up pretty quickly taking. My wife had a lobster roll and I went up having their special salad and asked for grilled salmon to be put on top . Both were plated beautifully and looked so fresh and colorful, and the taste was to die for . Sea Grass experience every time is spot on 5 star treatment. read more

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We had lunch there. Tremendous cob salad for $19.00 Great value for a high end salad with fantastic ingredients. Veggies sandwich also very good. Nice decor. Service good read more

On my way from South Carolina to Rhode Island, I decided to stop in Ocean Grove NJ for a night. SeaGrass was recommended by my innkeeper Bernadette and I'm so glad I tried it! The beet and goat cheese salad was light and a perfect heathy start to the meal. I then enjoyed the Atlantic salmon stuffed with lobster with puréed sweet potatoes and sautéed French green beans- portions were very generous and food perfectly plated and prepared. I was so full that I decided to bring a slice of carrot cake to enjoy as a bedtime snack. The staff was professional and pleasant, checking in often to refill my glass and checking in to see if I needed anything else. I definitely recommend SeaGrass next time you are near beautiful, quaint Ocean Grove! read more

Service was great, personable wait staff. Food was delicious! No reservations but we were sat within minutes. We sat outside and breathed in the fresh sea air! read more

Finally got to Seagrass with friends and it did not disappoint! We each got a meal and shared some to taste. Everything was delicious and staff was friendly and efficient read more

Service was stellar & so was the food! For appetizers we had both the calamari and oysters. It was my first time trying oysters and I loved it! The ginger soy sauce they serve with the calamari was so addicting. For our entrees We had fish & chips + the Pan Seared Mahi Mahi. Thoroughly enjoyed both & I would definitely come again :3 read more

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My favorite seafood spot. The service is always amazing. The calamari salad is delicious. Everything on the menu is delicious down to the dessert. I highly recommend! read more

We came here on Mother's Day for the 1st time. Although we didn't have reservations they sat us quickly outside. We started with the calamari, it was very chewy and no trenches. Then I had the halibut my husband had the fish and chips and omg both were exceptional! The service was outstanding. We will be back! read more

SeaGrass - Halibut - Seafood Near Me - Ocean Grove, New Jersey

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Always amazing good at Seagrass. Stopped in today for lunch and charge scallop salad. Loved the pears and fresh ricotta salad cheese. Dressing was light and seasoned well. Loved it! read more

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When visiting Bradley Beach and Ocean Grove, this is our go-to restaurant when we want seafood. We have been here dozens of times and and have always enjoyed the fresh Blue Point oysters ($1 oyster on Mondays during the summer). We have sampled almost everything off of the menu and have never been disappointed. Service has always been good and staff always very friendly. Highly recommended! read more

Great place for seafood lovers. We had the seafood pasta and the Mahi Mahi dinner. Mahi Mahi was flavorful and tender. Both delicious. A bonus about this place is that its BYOB. So bring your favorite bottle. they let you read more

Love this place after the beach! The whipped ricotta with honey and olive oil appetizer was a perfect starter. We remembered that the kale salad was large, so we asked them to split it. It was still more than enough for both of us. The curried mahi mahi was amazing and cooked to perfection. The crusted halibut was a bit dry, but to be fair, I asked them to not make it with the lobster risotto it normally comes with, so the may be why. Great food and quick service. Will be a regular stop. read more

Excellent crab cakes and salad. Our waitress was so professional and nice. She was on top of everything, Highly recommend this jewel. And, it's a BYOB. read more

The food was on the spot but the service was rude and unprofessional. For example we requested water, they put 8 glasses on the end of the table. We had to pass them all down to everyone The same with the dishes. We brought a bottle of wine and asked for a bottle opener which they brought but we had to ask for glasses. Like I said the food, portions and presentation of the dishes were great. The service not so. read more

After seating we did not see any service personnel for 15 minutes. No water, nothing at all. And at 1:30 not that busy. So unfortunate because the food is good. read more

The place had a great vibe, like a classic bar and diner with a local lakeside twist! It was super busy, but we managed to snag a couple of seats at the bar and had some seriously delicious meatball sliders and tuna tacos! We'll definitely be back! read more

Had dinner last night here while staying here in Ocean Grove for the night. I ordered the crab stuffed halibut, served with sweet potato mash and spinach. In short, it was excellent. I challenge any home cook to make such a labor intensive dish. Service was great, friendly which I really appreciate these days. read more

It was my first time at SeaGrass but not my last! Good food at a good value. Nice portions too! Hard to find all of this in one restaurant! Go! read more

We came here for dinner while spending a week in Ocean Grove. The restaurant is on the Main Street, which is adorable. Everyone that works there was very friendly. They do not take reservations so we went early. We were able to get a table for five without waiting and we were able to sit outside. For apps we had the calamari salad which I loved. It was the perfect balance of fried and freshness. Then we had the whipped ricotta special which was outstanding. Only compliment was it didn't come with enough bread so we asked for more And then when we got the bill we noticed they charged us $3 for the bread. That should have been mentioned to us ahead of time. For my entree I had the seafood pasta which was loaded with two scallops, many mussels, big pieces of lobster and about five large shrimps. It was delicious. Someone else in our party had the crab cakes which were great, they were heavily fried but lots of crab. Someone else had the chicken which she said was very moist but it was thick, which we don't like. Someone else had the fish and chips which were also really good. Last person had the blacked mahi mahi which was probably the worst thing we ordered. It didn't have enough blackened special on it. And we heard someone else at another table say the same thing to their waitress. We will go back to Sea Grass. It is a great local BYOB with fresh food, and lots of sea food! read more

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Great neighborhood restaurant with delicious seafood. Very casual with an Ocean Grove vibe. Ordered the steamers, larger portion and large steamers served with salt water to clean off the grit and a side of drawn butter. They were some of the best I've had. The lobster sandwich was the choice my wife and I picked for our entree. There was a very generous portion of fresh lobster meat served on a bun with crispy bacon. It normally comes with mayo, but we left that off. Very friendly and prompt service. If you are on the area or live nearby this could be a great go to place for lunch. This completes a great seafood experience for Ocean Grove. read more

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