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Yvonne R.

Tried it. This diner experience was ok drinks outside and plant waitress. The dish we had of crab cake was ok.. very mushy. The burgers looked great. Love the location. More to try next summer

Rachel B.

Delicious seafood, and a great family-friendly restaurant! We ordered lots of shellfish including crabs and mussels. I got a platter that allowed me to try a whole bunch of things. I loved the scallops and crab cakes. The service was friendly, no issues! I definitely recommend.

Swaz F.

This seafood shop and restaurant is a great place to visit while at the beach. We stopped here for lunch during a warm weekend at the beach in October. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. There seats inside and out and the atmosphere was relaxing and casual. Our Ipswich clams or what New Englander call steamers were delicious. I also loved my Softshell crab sandwich which was big and fluffy. Overall we would go here again while in the area.

Manhattan style clam chowder. This is the size of a $7 bowl

Ed C.

Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon after Labor Day and there was no waiting for a table inside, there's also outdoor tables which are perfect for a day at the shore. I ordered the Manhattan clam chowder which was peppery and low on the clams. I also ordered the Crab wrap - lump crab meat, brie cheese, chopped bacon, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes + dill mayo in a spinach wrap, served with fries. I opted for a hoagie roll rather than spinach wrap. All good, plenty of crabmeat and crispy bacon. Mmmmm Service was prompt and served with a smile. I would recommend this restaurant and will be back.

L D.

Good food and attentive service. Trinity accurately took down our orders and checked on us throughout the meal. The restaurant was busy so we had to opt for outside seating. The ambiance was relaxed and casual. Our late night dinner experience was good and we will be happy to return for more meals.

Meredith N.

My family and I ate here two times during our week vacation. The food, service and quality was top notch! It was so good and you have to go when you visit Ship Bottom. We ate at the restaurant both times but they have lots of delicious take out options too. Highly recommend!! My son loved the fish and chips and even ate two orders of them!! So good!

Scott S.

Really good food! Waits can be a bit long and some of the bar tables outside might be on a slant, but overall some legit crab cakes! fried flounder was also good, as was blackened tuna sandwich. I would return when I am in LBI for sure. Here's a tip - get a dish with fries because as a stand alone side they are $8-$10; double the price of some of the other sides.

Krist D.

Go here for the tuna poke nachos and the artichoke heart appetizer both are BANGING but the artichoke was pricey for 4 mini crab stuffed hearts. Save that roll though to soak up all the goodness that was like an authentic Italian dish that reminded us of one of our favorite places that no longer exists. It's a garlic buttery artichokey sauce that's amazing! Put our name on the list and waited an hour and fifteen but had some high noons from across the street while waiting. The food is akllways worth the wait. Had the snow crabs which came a little cold at the ends but the legs were actually full of juicy meat.

Jaclyn C.

The BEST lobster bisque soup that I've ever been graced to have! Why do I only have pictures of the menu then? Because everything was gobbled up before the thought of pictures entered into my mind. No regrets here! My 2.5 year old absolutely destroyed his fish and chips platter, to mine and my husband's amazement. He "nom nom nom"ed the whole time, and we just kept giving each other a thumbs up, because dinner tonight was a total success! We started off with their fried calamari (crispy, fresh, and addicting) which came with a side of dipping red sauce that was delicious. Legs were also included which I do enjoy. The New England clam chowder was also another staple that shouldn't be skipped over. The subtle hint of dill was very refreshing, and added depth to this beloved soup. The lobster bisque soup, to me, stole the show, with the chunks of lobster that were generous and plentiful. Almost every other spoonful had lobster! Hubby and I each got their lump crab meat sandwiches, and MAN - these were insanely good! Worth every penny! For takeaway, everything was packaged with great care, and our order was waiting for us as soon as we walked in the door. Inside, the place was already JAMMED at 5PM! People were eating more than talking, and that was another good sign. We will have to get the dining in experience next time!

Stephanie W.

Vibes: casual seafood joint and market; bring a friend or the family to sit at the counter outdoors or tables indoors Tasting notes: - Blackened Thai Scallops: excellent caramelization with enhancement of the umami flavor from the mayo; meat was well cooked, sweet and tender - Macadamia-Nut-Crusted Halibut with Broccoli and Onion Rings: loved the large filet of flaky fish with a nice crispy coating; chutney offered sweetness as well as contrasting texture; could have used more seasoning for the broccoli and onion rings; did enjoy the uniform, crunchy breading to the onion rings - Lobster with Cole Slaw and Potato Salad: appreciated the claws pre-cracked and tail pre-split; meat was sweet and stood on its own wonderfully without the clarified butter; cole slaw was very light and not too creamy; loved the chunky texture of the potato salad Other thoughts: - small parking lot but plenty of street parking within a block - 45 minute wait during summer Saturday for two - BYOB! - Fairly quick turnaround between ordering and getting the food - appreciated the relatively generous portion sizes for both entrees and sides Impression: when at the shore, this is exactly the place for fresh seafood prepared in a great variety of ways!

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Service, Food and Ambiance 10/10! Great service, delicious food and perfect ambiance. They do not serve alcohol but you can buy your liquor across the street at Port hole liquor. read more

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Sandra S.

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Been here twice, and been to the town of Ship Bottom twice. I love their food and will always stop here for food when visiting for an amazing meal. read more

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Awful food. I checked Yelp for a good place to eat in the area and this seemed like a good choice. It was the opposite. I was there on a slow evening, yet the young wait staff were unattentive. The fried seafood was oily and soggy. I expressed to the staff that my meal was not prepared well, hoping for someone to address the issue, but just got blank faces from the staff. Complete waste of money. Don't waste your money here. read more

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Chuck E.

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It was good. Check market prices before you order. Service was great and we sat outside. Food was fresh & tasty. We had steamers & so crabs.

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Really long wait times for portion size that doesn't justify the cost. I get that it's pretty much one of the few places around that serves seafood like this but you'll have to pregame somewhere else before coming to this place. Calamari for the price is basically half in quantity of what you would get elsewhere. The clam pasta is meh considering how many clams you actually get. If the portion sizes were up at least by 30%, it wouldn't hurt them I bet. Cut the cost of a few other items to make them more attractive because when you compare the cost of a la cart items to the entrees, you're not really saving anything. Service was great and on point. Despite what sounds like a really negative review is basically just throwing caution in the wind for those considering it and likes to see portion size somewhat favoring price paid. read more

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Tiffanie S.

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Best seafood down the shore. We went twice during our visit. The restaurant literally has 8 tables and no reservations but trust me it's worth the wait (we got bumped in line because we were only a party of 2). You can byob or grab a drink across the street at port hole. The peel and eat shrimp are the best I've ever had. I loved the crab legs and my husband's baked seafood combo was outstanding, finally a place that serves real deal crab cakes (no fillers!!). Friendly staff who go out of their way to make sure you are happy. read more

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Had takeout from Ship Bottom Shellfish last night and it was the worst food I have ever had at the shore (and that's a low bar). I ordered clam strips and my husband got the fish and chips. The clam strips were tasteless, over cooked and dripping in oil. I love clam strips and I have eaten a lot of them. I didn't think a restaurant could screw them up so badly. It tasted like the clams had been sitting around and then refried! They were so greasy and tasteless that they were inedible and went straight to the garbage. My husband's fish and chips were nearly as bad as the clam strips but the problem wasn't grease it was the batter. Anyone who knows anything about making good fish and chips knows that the fish should have a good, light crispy batter, and you should be able to eat it with your hands. This fish barely had any batter at all. The coleslaw was the only half way decent item on our plates. We also got clam chowder and it was disgusting. Too much seasoning and too thin. I know this restaurant is part of a family of restaurants and I am now skeptical of eating at the others. We have enjoyed Mud City and Parker's Garage but our experience last night makes me wonder if all of their restaurants are experiencing a decline in quality control. The clam strips that I was given should never have left the restaurant. read more

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I had great service and epic past with clams! Can't wait to go surf now and come back tomorrow for the Fried Clams. This is our go to place in LBI! read more

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This is a really small restaurant with limited seating so be sure to arrive early. At the time of my dining experience they were only open on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and I believe Sunday. Yelp did not have the correct hours of operation. So call before you come. Despite their small size the quality of the meal preparation left nothing to be desired. I had the Jumbo Lump Crab cakes. They were exactly what you would expect from a great chef! It was only crab meat! Nothing else! If you're looking for filler don't come to this restaurant. My only purpose this evening was to find the best crab cakes in the area. I believe I found them here at this fantastic cozy, rustic restaurant. Just a note. There are two varieties of crab cakes on the menu. Be sure to ask for the Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes. They are not the same as the fried crab cakes. They are about $38.00 for a pair and are worth every penny!! I must add a note about the service. I really love the young lady that waited on us. She was absolutely fantastic!! But they all were. The entire group of waitresses worked together like one machine. Even my elderly stepmother was impressed with how attentive they were to her. My wife said she wished we were staying in the area another day. She would come back again tomorrow and try another dish. read more

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Bern B.

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What a disappointment! I've had great meals here in the past but the worst this fall. I know flounder as I've pulled out of Barnegat bay fishing ! This is frozen "something" overcooked as well . I gave this three stars because my husbands crab cake was it's usual five star with huge chunks of crab meat. I'll give it another chance next spring. read more

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Lauren B.

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Really good food. Been going for years and never had a bad experience! Service is fast and attentive. The place is very tastefully decorated and clean! read more

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Lindsay N.

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Outstanding food. Pleasant staff. Great vibes. I love it so much. A must-visit on LBI.

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David H.

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This place is excellent. Always quality fish and seafood to eat in or take out.im a big fan of

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Kaitlyn F.

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Have been on LBI my whole life and never tried Ship Bottom Shellfish until this weekend! No wonder it's always packed -- great service and food!! We had bacon wrapped scallops and mussels in white wine to start. Delicious! I ordered the fried soft shell crab which was also tasty and had onion rings and broccoli on the side which was a recommendation from our waitress since I couldn't decide! BYOB with reasonable prices = perfect date night spot! read more

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Karly K.

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Yummy fried oysters. Seafood was extremely fresh and full of flavor. The French fries were super crispy and thick--addicting! Decent service and atmosphere. Always a different special to try. read more

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Anthony K.

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Seafood was great, between my dad, grandpa, and I we racked up a 180 tab and don't regret it one bit. Fast service as well

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Nancy T.

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Best food I've ever had!!! Worth the ride and the wait!!! The staff is amazing too!!! read more

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Steve G.

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Food and service were excellent, Cod dish was amazing. Also had the fish sandwich (fried) and wasn't drenched in oil, nice and crispy and you could taste the freshness of the fish. read more

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Dennis B.

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Best crab cakes I have had ...ever!! Great sides, great service, long wait but it was well worth it ! Best seafood we had all week in LBI! Dennis read more

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Was visiting from San Diego trying to find some good seafood. I was staying in manahawkin. First, we went to steam pots on the island that was just a takeout. No sit-down restaurant which I was very disappointed in. But we saw this building on the way in so we figured we'd give it a try. And boy we were not disappointed. Everything they ordered was outstanding from the snow crab to the steamers to the crab cakes and the sampler platter. There was not one thing on the menu that was not good and I had blueberry cobbler for dessert which was amazing. The surprising thing about this restaurant was the BYOB policy. We've never seen one like that in California. I definitely know my next trip back to Jersey. This will be the place to eat. You cannot go wrong here read more

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Suzanne M.

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Delicious. Garlic/wine clams for an app. I wanted to drink the juice clams were small but vety good. Ordered twin lobster tails stuffed with crab imperial and my son ordered the jumbo lunp crab cakes. We split and everything was divine. The crab cakes were moist and stuffed with large chunks of crab. The crab imperial in the tails was delicious. The tails were cooked perfectly and tasted very fresh. The onion rings were very good as well as the corn, Cole slaw and potato. Fast friendlily service! Best meal out in a while! read more

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Karena C.

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genuinely some of the best seafood i've ever had. we had an hour and a half wait, and was told that as soon as we got to the door. we were able to see the waitlist updates in real time and even though it started raining, we were able to wait under an awning and staff came by to make sure we had glasses for our BYOB drinks. when we got seated (5 minutes early!) food came very quickly and was AMAZING. very impressed with quality and price, i had a 2.5 lb lobster for $75. all in all great experience. read more

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Celia G.

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Best seafood on the island Amazing fresh seafood! Service super super friendly . Not only is the seafood fantastic best fried chicken and onion rings on the island! read more

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Awesome place to eat. Seafood is delicious, service is always great. Love hanging in the parking lot, waiting for our table, having a cocktail and talking to people. read more

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Andy L.

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Came here via recommendation and it didn't disappoint at all! I was slightly worried that it was a little late because it was only an hour away from closing but I'm happy to report that it was all smiles! I asked what was popular and my server suggested the baked seafood combo platter which has scallops, shrimp, delicious jumbo lump crab cake and the fish of the day. Also if you're a fan of sweet tea like I am, it's pretty good here! All in all, everything I had was really fresh and the dining room had a nice shore breeze coming through. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. read more

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The best and most reasonable seafood restaurant on the island just have to be willing to wait put your name in hanging out BYOB so enjoy your beverage before you go and have your delicious meal read more

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Robert M.

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Service was efficient and friendly. Food was no better than average, but portion size was small for the price of each order $25 and $30 respectively. I would not go back due to the price, small portions and very average taste and quality. The strips came with 4 average size onion rings and the pasta was about a cup of pasta. This all equates to a tourist trap. Much better food and prices in the area. read more

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Whenever I visit LBI I always make a stop here. Great service and great seafood. It is the typical fried seafood , raw bar and fish entrees. Currently it is outdoor dining only and they have a nice safe set up in their parking lot. All the tablea were safely spaced apart and all servers were masked up. Fried Clams and Salmon are highly recommended read more

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Diana L.

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Great food, as always! Love the outside eating. Great service from friendly staff A must for any LBI lover read more

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Loved the food! Seafood is fresh, with a good variety for their specials. The crab and shrimp linguine is a must, as well as their crab cakes. The french fries were the only thing I didn't like as they were somewhat over fried. I do wish they took reservations as the wait can get really long. On a Saturday night, arriving at 6pm, we were told the wait would be 45 minutes. That's a long time to be just standing there hanging around. When the time came and no text from the hostess, we made our way over to ask and was promptly seated. So...did they forget to text us??? read more

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once again, time after time, my order was once again for the last time screwed up, order dozen steamers and received dungess crab legs for a bill of $57 that yes, our fault for not checking the bill and order before leaving, but the chaos inside leads one to grab and run, the food is becoming bland and mediocre anymore too, no more read more

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Best seafood on the island and reasonably priced. The servers are very friendly and accommodating. It is small inside and they don't take reservations; but it is COMPLETELY WORTH THE WAIT. They are open Thursday through Monday and start service at 11am. We had a late lunch and had no problem getting a table. They also have a market where they sell prepared seafood to cook at home or menu items. LOVE THIS PLACE!! read more

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Love it!! All was great!!!the service was amazing we were the last table that night, and the server treated us like we were the first of that date, and the food was amazing as always, love the mussels!! read more

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This place is amazing! It was my first time eating here and Megan really treated us right!! We came here for my best friends bachelorette dinner and everything was amazing. We ordered the oysters, clam chowder, ceaser salad, seafood sampler, the the best thing on the menu has to be the CRABCAKE SANDWICH. So moist and a big portion! The inside is very cozy and a great atmosphere. And especially wonderful service by Megan. It's a must if you are in LBI. A new favorite!! read more

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The freshest seafood. Friendly competent service. Never disappoints . We go several times when we visit LBI

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Bring your own wine or beer. Went at 5:00 on a Saturday night and wait was 15 minutes. (Wait was 45 minutes to one hour at 6:00) . Indoor seating for about 50, another 50 outdoor. Servers and bussers were very professional. New England clam chowder was good. I had the shrimp and lump crab over linguine pasta with asparagus. Excellent. Prices will come in at $50.00 pp without booze but the food is fresh and fast. They have a fresh fish market attached to the restaurant. I highly recommend as a top 5 for LBI food. read more

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Service was awful. I sat outside. 6 workers buzzing around. Minimal people outside. It took a while before I got a server. I finally got my lemonade. I finally ordered a sandwich. My glass sat empty and so did I. Finally got fed up of being ignored And left hungry. Big fail. read more

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Maddie R.

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Truly one of the best places to eat in LBI! I'm a born and raised Marylander and their crab cakes are the BEST on the island. If you want want delicious seafood, byob, great service, and a nice family atmosphere this is the place to be. read more

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Really good clam chowder! Cute place. Great service. Portions could be bigger for the price and fried fish was over done. Might have been an off day. read more

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The wait was long but there was absolutely something to say for that wait - the food was FABULOUS!!! Everything we ordered was the best seafood we have had in a long time!! The servings were definitely worth the cost and the prices were amazing, especially for seafood, and there were plenty of selections to choose from. Our waitress was extremely friendly and attentive. When we were done with our meal, we certainly didn't mind the wait in the least!!! My husband suggested taking me here for my birthday and I have to say, I wouldn't want to celebrate my birthday anywhere else!!! Way to go Ship Bottom Shellfish, you made my birthday memorable!!! We HIGHLY recommend if you're in the area and looking for a great meal without breaking the bank. read more

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1721 S Long Beach Blvd
Ship Bottom, NJ 08008
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(609) 494-0088
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https://www.shipbottomshellfish.com

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Hours

What time does Ship Bottom Shellfish open?

Ship Bottom Shellfish opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Ship Bottom Shellfish close?

Ship Bottom Shellfish closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Ship Bottom Shellfish is closed on Tuesday.Ship Bottom Shellfish closes at 9:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon, Wed-Thu, Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMTue ClosedFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Payment methods

Does Ship Bottom Shellfish take credit cards?

Yes, Ship Bottom Shellfish takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Ship Bottom Shellfish have catering options?

Yes, Ship Bottom Shellfish does have catering options.

Does Ship Bottom Shellfish have a happy hour?

No, Ship Bottom Shellfish does not have a happy hour.

Does Ship Bottom Shellfish serve alcohol?

No, Ship Bottom Shellfish does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Ship Bottom Shellfish allow dogs?

No, Ship Bottom Shellfish does not allow dogs.

Does Ship Bottom Shellfish have TVs?

No, Ship Bottom Shellfish does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Ship Bottom Shellfish have bike parking?

Yes, Ship Bottom Shellfish has bike parking.

Does Ship Bottom Shellfish have outdoor seating?

Yes, Ship Bottom Shellfish has outdoor seating options.

Does Ship Bottom Shellfish have parking?

Yes, Ship Bottom Shellfish has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Ship Bottom Shellfish wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Ship Bottom Shellfish is wheelchair accessible.

Does Ship Bottom Shellfish have free WiFi?

No, Ship Bottom Shellfish does not have free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Ship Bottom Shellfish is a family owned and operated seafood market,take out and restaurant. This year marks the beginning of our 43rd season. We offer local seafood, live lobsters, frozen king crab, dungeness, snow crab, and lobster tails. Our food is freshly prepared daily. Everything from our soups to side dishes are homemade in our own kitchen. We pride ourselves in serving only the highest quality of seafood that one can buy. We are a family friendly, BYOB establishment where pleasing our customers is always our top priority. Our regular menu can be found online.

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Blue Claw Seafood Market

Fabulous, fresh seafood! Mussels were beautifully prepped as well as the clams…read more The stuffed clams and crab cakes were delicious! Such a pleasure to prepare and serve to guests at my dinner party!

Bought some New England clam chowder twice now both times hardly any clams mostly potatoes you…read morecould do better at the gateway Both times I mentioned this to the workers there and the owner was in earshot and he just ignored it I don't know where these people are getting five star reviews from Just goes to show you that this is a tourist area and people are happy with anything even bad Coffee

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Scallops and shrimp before we grilled!

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Surf City Fishery

Surf City fishery offers a fine selection of fresh fish. The service is excellent…read more During the summer season, they also sell fresh Jersey corn and tomatoes.

Got day-boat scallops and stuffed clams today. Not disappointed!!…read more Everything was so fresh. The scallops were tender, and not gritty.the stuffed clams were seasoned perfectly and so didn't have fillers. Will definitely go back. Highly recommend. Did I mention that they are very nice, and kind.

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Salt Kitchen & Bar

Love this hotel is so beautiful. Salt is very nice inside. Spacious. Waitstaff too notch…read more Started with Fried Calamari with peppers. Super crunchy and tender mushrooms. Best Cesar salad ever. Hand made dressing. Crunchy croutons. Wife ordered the special. Turbo fish with spinach She loves it. I had pasta with scallops and rock shrimp. Pasta was nice and al dente. Wish more scallops and shrimp for 44. But had nice creamy sauce. It was a lovely dinner at a beautiful restaurant.

Sort used to be our go to for special occasions where you're willing to spend a premium for…read moreexcellent food. I will ask there will be our last trip. The menu has been paired down. Prices have gone up considerably enough that we won't be coming back. The service is outstanding the ambience what you expect for a beach town large resort. Really disappointed as this was our go to for guests

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Burrata & Speck

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Watermelon Feta Salad

Topsail Steamer

4.7

(27 reviews)

0.4 mi

Saw someone leaving the store with a large tin can and thought "hey, Popcorn!" But upon further…read morereview, saw the word Steamers and was intrigued. Looked them up and noted lots of online options. I actually made a spreadsheet to simplify the choices. By vote, we ordered the Shark Bite which gave an ample variety of seafood. Counter service was somewhat helpful - do this, that - follow the directions. Once we started, did this and that - I admit - it was a lot of fun - steam came out of the top, added the cold food and we were on our way. We started grabbing the beautifully steamed goodies. The corn, potatoes, and little necks were very good. The scallops and crab legs were ok. Sadly, the lobster tails and shrimp were overdone - meat stuck to the shells. Maybe you need more than 2 steam times for 8 different foods. I would not get the bigger buckets again. Added a star for the fun factor.

Love this place! We've tried the crabby jimbo a few times and it's always great. The low country…read moreshrimp pot is good too, we really liked the sausage. The owner got my pots together last time and he was super nice. Would recommend this for a fun date night, family dinner, or to bring on vacation!

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Steamer pot full of good stuff

Mud City Crab House

People were telling me about this place, I was reading reviews, and I finally got to go! And boy am…read moreI glad I finally went. They have indoor and outdoor seating, they are no longer a BYOB but they have a bar with great drinks! As you walk in you're in the market, but you just walk past that to get to the dining room. They have blackboard specials with all the fresh fish that was caught, plus you can see all the fish in the cases and the lobsters in the tanks. Service was friendly and helpful. The food was amazing. I really liked the New England clam chowder. It was loaded with clams and nice and creamy with a great flavor. We also had the garlic clams which were loaded in garlic butter... Again delicious! Clams casino, muscles, peel and eat shrimp, steam clams all great as well. Some fish on the menu I never heard of but were very tasty... Tile fish? Salmon was good, And I had the broiled seafood platter just to get a taste of everything. They have their original crab cake which has the seasoned bread crumbs in it which was good, but I definitely liked the jumbo lump crab cake better! Save room for desserts because the banana churro was amazing as we're all of the pies the table ordered. Definitely a must try! And definitely approved!

This is a seashore casual bar and restaurant specializing in fresh seafood. They're located on the…read moremainland side of Barnegat Bay, about 5 mins inland, and the menu is extensive. At lunch, my softshell crab sandwich was good. Kudos to them for having softshells during the very brief season. For the price, I wish there had been two crabs though. The one in my sandwich was very small and noticeably tough. Very tasty, though, on its toasted brioche bun. I removed one of the two fat tomato slices because i wanted to be able to taste the delicate crab, and ate the extra slice along with some of the excess lettuce as a salad. The side of cole slaw was delicious. My sister had the original crab cake sandwich which she loved, and my husband ordered a sautéed mahi sandwich with fries and a beer. He was very happy, and said that it was probably the best mahi he'd ever had. We arrived at about 2p.m. without a reservation to find the dining room packed, so we're happy to sit at a shared outdoor wooden picnic table next to the bar truck. It's that popular! Nothing fancy about this place except the prices and good quality seafood.

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Summer salad!! Grilled watermelon, whipped feta cheese, lump crab meat, basil mint oil. INCREDIBLE!!!

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Sunset outside of Mud City Crab House

Mystic Lobster Roll

4.0

(46 reviews)

0.6 mi

I know the price of a lobster roll in LBI is $30 a roll. But, I got a very small amount of lobster…read morefor $30. Sorry, that's a rip off.

Food tasted great! Unfortunately we felt the size of the lobster roll was too small for the price…read morewe paid. Service was good. Parking can be an issue when busy. Would return just wish the rolls were bigger.

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Newly renovated

The Arlington

The Arlington was such a fantastic choice for a nice date night on the island…read more Firstly, they have a parking lot - how fabulous. The interior is gorgeous. Beautiful fireplace and lovely decor. The staff was great and attentive. We tried a little of everything. My boyfriend is still dreaming of the blackened chicken wings. I tried the mussels as an appetizer and the sauce was to die for. I'm shocked I did didn't ask for more bread to dunk in that delectable jus. We also got the cheesesteak and the fish and chips. Both delicious fresh and the hand cut fries were a great touch. I believe the owners of this restaurant also own Daymark, which I can't wait to try as well. Loves this restaurant and can't recommend it enough.

Extensive beer list. Spacious new restaurant. Bathroom wasn't touched from what was here prior…read more Very tight and not upgraded at all. Burger was good, cheesesteak where is the meat? All bun that wasn't even toasted. Fried calamari over battered as well, where is the calamari, they even fried the lemons ..??? What a waste and low quality food spot. Would come back to just sit at bar for beers and a burger but food quality is super poor.

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Gin martini

Wally's

Consistently good. Great staff and service but one server stood out. We came in for dinner on…read morereopening day, 2 weeks ago. Our server, Olivia, was exceptional. Attentive without being overbearing. Lucky you if you get her. No

Great spot for breakfast or lunch. This has a retro style diner feel. It is not as big on the…read moreinside as I thought it would so expect to wait on peak hours. They also have small diner type bar seating stools. The Buffalo chicken salad was big, fresh, and delicious. I had plenty to take home for meal number 2. The chicken fingers and fries were also very good. Not too greasy. The fries had a nice crispy outside. The service was very good too. But beware It can get very loud when it's busy.

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December 2023

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Scallops with risotto

Dune 18

3.9

(139 reviews)

0.1 mi

We had an amazing dinner at Dune tonight! Every dish was outstanding. I had the filet, another…read moreperson had the tuna, and we also enjoyed several of the chef's special appetizers--everything was absolutely delicious. A special thank you to our server, Kayla, who was friendly, attentive, and made our dining experience even better. It was an extremely hot day, so we were pleasantly surprised by how comfortable it was dining outside. The atmosphere was relaxing, the service was excellent, and the food was exceptional. In our opinion, this is some of the best food on Long Beach Island. We'll definitely be back! Sharing a few photos from our wonderful meal.

First visit during restraraunt week and we were very happy with the ambiance, service and food…read more We started with mussels and risotto ball with spicy vodka sauce. The vodka sauce had just the right amount of heat. Mussels were tender and the the white wine sauce was delicious to dunk the fresh bread in. The beet salad and Caesar salad were both good, I loved the balsamic based dressing on the beet salad. For entrees we had the chicken cordon bleu and the Parmesan crusted cod. Both were delicious. The desserts didn't disappoint - limoncello cake and chocolate mousse cake. We look forward to going back and trying other items in their menu. This was a great way to try a few different items. Once menu. I loved to small, quaint, trendy atmosphere. Definitely do not try and go on a weekend without a reservation.

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Key lime pie

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Fried calamari

The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House

Our waiter Kyle and the bus boy Dylan were amazing. He was very aware of the menu and was very…read morehelped when it came to deciding what to eat. The steak was great we also got the Mac and cheese, fries and cream of spinach. We got the bonsai tuna rice cakes and drunken pizza dip as appetizers and they were also really good too. 10/10 experience.

Tried again and a different round of food. Once again found it to be very good. Bar seating this…read moretime with 2 friends. We had karate chop, brussel sprouts, shrimp and grits, fillet steak, steak tip app, and wings. Excellent: pork chop, sprouts, steak tips, and the shrimp and grits. Fillet steak is not my go to so I would say it was good but great on this cut is tough. Wings were good but I am not a dry rub wing guy so I would do them again but not my fav style. Sabrina and Phil were excellent servers and great convo. We enjoyed it all!! Thanks again.

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Russo's Italian Restaurant

We come here every year while visiting LBI. Decore and large fish take are nice. Last time while…read morewaiting for our table to open up (had a reservation) we were all serves some appetizers. Ragu, Brooklyn Bolognese, and chicken parm are always delicious. Our family of 14-20 people order pizza for pizza night at the house. Food has not disappointed!

This is a spot we've been wanting to get to for a while now and it was great. Fish tank entrance…read moreshows they care off the bat. I dig the low lighting and the booths had that privacy feel to it. The Bread bowl burrata app was necessary and essential to kick things off. Everyone should start and end with that. Next time we'll try the gnocchi bread bowl. That's gotta be nuts. Entrees were delicious. Limoncello chicken huge portion not overly sweet and the Parmesan on top sealed the deal and the Brooklyn Bolognese was real fresh and surprisingly light. Great service. Nice people. Solid desserts. Cheesecake and choc mousse cake were the way to go.

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Penne Rosa

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Burger 25

4.4

(120 reviews)

0.1 mi

Women-owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

best salads for a great price! very fresh ingredients. if your indulging make sure to try a shake!…read moredelicious!

Burger place with a good vegetarian burger is a treat in itself. Their black bean patty is really…read moregood burger option on the menu. I personally didn't like feta cheese, next time I will swap it for some other type of cheese. My husband got a crispy chicken sandwich/burger, and he liked it. Onions rings and fries were also good. What stood out to me was the ranch that came with the fries- one of the best ones. I regret not buying a bottle to bring back home. And my husband got a Nutella Shake - Dr. Nutella which was outstanding. It was not overly sweet and so it tasted great. Service was great too. Definitely, stop by this place for some good food.

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Dune 18

3.9

(139 reviews)

0.1 mi

We had an amazing dinner at Dune tonight! Every dish was outstanding. I had the filet, another…read moreperson had the tuna, and we also enjoyed several of the chef's special appetizers--everything was absolutely delicious. A special thank you to our server, Kayla, who was friendly, attentive, and made our dining experience even better. It was an extremely hot day, so we were pleasantly surprised by how comfortable it was dining outside. The atmosphere was relaxing, the service was excellent, and the food was exceptional. In our opinion, this is some of the best food on Long Beach Island. We'll definitely be back! Sharing a few photos from our wonderful meal.

First visit during restraraunt week and we were very happy with the ambiance, service and food…read more We started with mussels and risotto ball with spicy vodka sauce. The vodka sauce had just the right amount of heat. Mussels were tender and the the white wine sauce was delicious to dunk the fresh bread in. The beet salad and Caesar salad were both good, I loved the balsamic based dressing on the beet salad. For entrees we had the chicken cordon bleu and the Parmesan crusted cod. Both were delicious. The desserts didn't disappoint - limoncello cake and chocolate mousse cake. We look forward to going back and trying other items in their menu. This was a great way to try a few different items. Once menu. I loved to small, quaint, trendy atmosphere. Definitely do not try and go on a weekend without a reservation.

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Key lime pie

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Fried calamari

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Jessie M.

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4

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7 years ago

TOURIST TRAP!!!! Don't know how they get repeat business. Should be called Shi* Bottom Shellfish. Something was def bad and my husband payed for it in the bathroom. Used to be better when they were trying to make a name for themselves 10+ years ago, has gone way down hill through out the years and now they just mail it in for the visiting tourists. Spent about a hundred bucks on take out for 2 people! Their seafood bisque used to have real seafood in it but now it has a few of the little gross bay shrimp the size of pennies and they're not deveined. I could have had better fried shrimp from a drive through. They were over breaded and under cooked. We are literally a block from the restaurant so it's not like they stayed in a container long. Their crab cakes weren't anything special and the roasted chicken tasted like it was cooked last week. I usually don't write reviews but I was so annoyed because I spent an arm and a leg on garbage, everything was off and we were left with a stomach ache. Overpriced and underwhelmed with the food. Go to pinky's for a similar style of eating and get the best seafood on the island that won't leave you reaching for toilet paper read more

Hudson T.

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2

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9 years ago

Should be called Shi* Bottom Shellfish. Something was def bad and I payed for it in the bathroom. Used to be better when they were trying to make a name for themselves, has gone way down hill through out the years and now they just mail it in for the visiting tourists. Spent about a hundred bucks on take out for 2 people! Their seafood bisque used to have real seafood in it but now it has a few of the little gross bay shrimp the size of pennies and they're not deveined. I could have had better fried shrimp from a drive through. They were over breaded and under cooked. We are a block from the restaurant so it's not like they stayed in a container long. Their crab cakes weren't anything special and the roasted chicken tasted like it was cooked last week. I usually don't write reviews but I was so annoyed because I spent an arm and a leg on garbage, everything was off and I was left with a stomach ache. read more

Lauren S.

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4

4 years ago

I can't stress how amazing this restaurant is! Me and my sister came in for dinner and had 10/10 service by Al and were greeted by everyone behind the counter, the staff is exceptional! We had stuffed artichoke hearts with crab meat, Tuna poke nachos and for entrées I had the jumbo lump crab cake and blackened tuna combo, my sister had the baked seafood combination and for dessert we had the toll house pie à la mode and I can't get over how good everything was and how I've been missing out on this place for the past 19 years! A must stop for lunch or dinner! read more

Alex T.

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8

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8 years ago

Only one bathroom, located outside on the side of the building. Waitress came twice to the table,once to take our order and once to drop off the check. The only other issue I had was there were SO MANY flies. There was an actual newspaper left at our table with a smooshed fly already on it. Im not a seafood lover either, so I got the fried chicken- food was decent. Overall did not like the place, hoping they fix the fly issue for new and returning customers. read more

Michael D.

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1

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7 years ago

My wife and I just moved down here and came in today for lunch and it was absolutely delish! I really have no complaints, when we walked in there was a little wait so we talked to the counter girls and they were very sweet and polite and we took their recommendation for the mud river crab cake sandwich and it was the best crab cake I ever had. Our waitress was so was very attentive and we had excellent service. We will definitely be back! read more

Talia D.

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15 years ago

My boyfriend and I waited 2 hours to be seated! They misled us by telling us the wait would be shorter.. I understand sometimes things like this happen, but to make things worse, they served us our entrees cold. :( I was sooo looking forward to eating here, especially after our long wait- we were told it was worth it.. but it wasn't. Sadly, I wont be going back here again.. and really, don't recommend eating here. read more

betty l.

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1

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15 years ago

The best part of my vacation is ShipBottom shell fish....and I dream about this place from St. Louis, Mo. the crab cakes are the best in the world, Every dish is individually prepared and the quality is incredibly consistent, it is well worth the wait AND the key lime pie is to die for!!! read more

Lana Z.

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15

7

3 years ago

The most disgusting place and service!!! If you want a cup of colored water instead of soup it's a place to go! If you want to be treated as a criminal taking a seat at the table with no sign it's reserved it's a place to go! Highly recommend not to waist your time and money! read more

Nicole A.

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5

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9 years ago

Definitely going back! Just like many other seafood restaurants, it is pricey but that is expected. The crab cakes were to die for! Anyone in the area who loves some seafood should give this place a try! read more

Courtney S.

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5

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9 years ago

Hands down best seafood on the island. You will normally have to wait for a table since the dining room is small and it is always full. However, it is definitely worth the wait!! read more