Ocean Fresh Seafood Restaurant and Market

4.4 (54)

$30 and under

Seafood

3400 NJ-37, Toms River, NJ 08753-6310

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Ocean Fresh Seafood Restaurant and Market

4.4

$30 and under

Seafood

Toms River

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 8, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Great for outdoor dining

Ocean Fresh offers the freshest, most flavorful seafood you’ll find anywhere. Dive into our mouthwatering selection of shellfish, peel-and-eat shrimp, live lobster, cold-water oysters, and fresh, daily-caught fish. Enjoy the unbeatable taste of the ocean—straight from the sea to your plate.

Relax with outdoor dining in the spring and summer, and experience the best of both worlds with our unique restaurant and fresh fish market under one roof.

Our raw bar is open for lunch and dinner, serving, oysters, scallops, steamer clams, mussels, and the freshest catch of the day.

Fresh. Tasty. Ocean Fresh.
Get Fresh

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Fish, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(732) 270-3300
Website
https://oceanfreshseafoodmarkets.co/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
3400 NJ-37, Toms River, NJ 08753-6310
Neighborhood
Toms River
Cross street
Located at 3400 NJ-37, Toms River, NJ <br />Between Hawser Pl & Douglas
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Dog Friendly, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout

Concierge
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Broiled Combo$34.99
Flounder, Salmon, Shrimp, Scallops, Baked Clam
Fried Combo$34.99
Flounder, Shrimp, Scallops, Clam Strips
Scallops$35.99
Fried, Broiled or Pan Seared
Shrimp$24.99
Fried, Broiled or Pan Seared
Fish and Chips$19.99
Flounder$27.99
Fried or Broiled
Crab Cakes$29.99
(3)
Citrus Glazed Salmon$30.99
Filet of Fish Francese$32.99
Lobster Rolls$29.99
(2) Warm or Cold
Steakhouse Cheese Burger$17.99
Lettuce & Tomato
Tacos$20.99
(3) Fish, Shrimp or Fried Chicken
Sesame Encrusted Tuna$34.99
Sweet Pickled Ginger, Seaweed Salad, Teriyaki Glaze
Steamed King or Snow Crab

Pasta

Lobster Mac N Cheese$24.99
Linguini and Clams$24.99
(Red or White)
Mussels Fra Diavolo$24.99
Over Linguini
Shrimp N Grits$25.99
With Etouffe Gravy
Lobster Ravioli$31.99
Shrimp Scampi$24.99
Cheese Raviolo$24.99
Scallop N Grits$31.99
With Etouffe Gravy

Sides

Mashed Potatoes$6.00
French Fries$6.00
Chefs Vegetable$6.00
Shrimp$10.00
(4)
Crab Cake$11.00
Onion Rings$6.50
Baked Potato$4.00
House Rice$5.00
Lobster Tail$19.00
8 oz.
Scallops$14.00
3 oz.

Kids

Fried Shrimp and Fries$14.99
Chicken Tenders and Fries$11.00
Lobster Roll$16.99
(1)
Pasta$8.00

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Ocean Fresh Seafood Restaurant and Market.

4.4

(54)

4.5Food
4.5Service
3.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Ocean
Healthy
Ocean
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ocean Fresh Seafood Restaurant and Market is a must-visit for seafood lovers, offering "incredibly fresh" dishes and a "great atmosphere." Patrons praise the "outstanding service" and delightful options like Halibut Francese and lobster bisque. Despite occasional slow service, the "generous portions" and commitment to quality make it a local favorite.

54 Reviews

C
Carmen
Orlando3 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 20, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is our third time here. Every time we come to the shore this place is a must on our list. My husband and I ordered a fish dish. We both enjoyed our dinners. Fair price and great options. I highly recommend.
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LIsa Gold
Cleveland3 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 25, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice restaurant. Delicious food. Very casual fish store and restaurant. You can eat inside or outside. Try the shrimp scampi.
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Kelly
New Jersey1 review
5.0
Dined on August 22, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first visit to ocean fresh restaurant exceeded our expectations. The atmosphere was great and the service was top notch with our server Maddie. She was super sweet and on top of all of our needs and requests. The food was excellent! We will be going there again and absolutely recommend this restaurant! 😊
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AnnieF
Tampa5 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 16, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The fish is always fresh & cooked perfectly. Try the Halibut bits or lobster bisque to start or some Jersey Oysters icy cold. Great specials too.
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Joanna
New York City17 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 13, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I had soft shell crabs. They were delicious. My wife had the best grilled flounder she ever had, and our daughter have a grilled seafood platter that was fantastic. We also bought fresh fish home. Can’t wait to cook it. The staff was great and very friendly. It was a great way to spend my wife’s 80 Birthday. Even though it is a trip to drive to we will only go there for our seafood dinners.
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John Gold
New York City32 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 7, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Just make good food perfectly and Ocean Fresh has done that spectacularly. My wife’s go to is always a CT lobster roll and this is her second best ever. I had the fried seafood platter and can say the same thing. There is only one place in CT we like better so kudos. Their fresh seafood for sale is also very reasonable. We are not yet full time residents but when we are this will be a favorite place to eat. Service was also outstanding.
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Joseph Gold
New York City3 reviews
2.0
Dined on August 1, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
nice waitresses but slow food and just ok , they were just under staffed .
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Gary
Atlantic City36 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 24, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service was great, food cooked good , prices competitive BYOB, very casual no need to dress up !
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Michael Gold
Naples14 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 23, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Food was mediocre, strange texture to fish but calamari decent. Nice and friendly wit staff, The usual kids on summer break. Doing the best they can. But honestly typical summer average Resturant. Looking at the fresh fish in the market area, you would pass on most.
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Marianne
Tampa16 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 22, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was incredibly fresh and delightfully hot. Portions are very generous. Service was a bit slow but so worth the wait.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Fish, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(732) 270-3300
Website
https://oceanfreshseafoodmarkets.co/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
3400 NJ-37, Toms River, NJ 08753-6310
Neighborhood
Toms River
Cross street
Located at 3400 NJ-37, Toms River, NJ <br />Between Hawser Pl & Douglas
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Dog Friendly, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout

FAQs

Portions at Ocean Fresh are generous, guests frequently describe large servings and sometimes take home leftovers for another meal.

The restaurant's website is described as calling the place "dog friendly, " indicating dogs are acknowledged in the venue's online information.

Ocean Fresh tends to be calmer on weeknights in the off‑season, a reviewer called a rainy weeknight “pretty mellow”, while early dinner (around 5:30pm) can be very busy and even turning people away.

Yes, Ocean Fresh is family‑friendly: reviewers describe dining with children (a 3‑year‑old had a fish basket) and multiple family visits praising generous portions and attentive, accommodating staff.

Yes, Ocean Fresh offers outdoor dining in the spring and summer, and guests frequently mention sitting outside on the patio to enjoy their meal and sunset views.

Lobster bisque is a standout, it appears on the menu and several guests call the lobster bisque delicious or outstanding.

Ocean Fresh feels like a bright, casual seafood market and restaurant under one roof, clean and unpretentious dining with a fish market on one side, indoor seating and an outdoor patio, and a relaxed, BYOB vibe.

Yes, staff at Ocean Fresh have accommodated gluten-free diners, with guests reporting the kitchen swapped fries for rice and specially handled meals for those with celiac.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished clothing rather than formal wear.

No, Ocean Fresh is a BYOB spot; multiple reviewers explicitly note it’s casual and BYOB.

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Make a reservation

Ocean Fresh Seafood Restaurant and Market

4.4

$30 and under

Seafood

Toms River

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 8, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Ocean Fresh Seafood Restaurant and Market

Make a reservation

Ocean Fresh Seafood Restaurant and Market

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Appetizers

Baked Clams$9.00

Peel & Eat Shrimp$20.99

Steamed Clams$14.99

Steamers$21.99

Calamari$17.99

Coconut Shrimp$12.99

Mussels$16.99

Bang Bang Halibut Bites$15.99

Raw Bar

Shrimp Cocktail$2.50

Clams$1.75

East Coast Oysters$2.50

West Coast Oysters$3.50

Soup and Salads

Manhattan Clam Chowder$5.49

Manhattan Clam Chowder$8.49

New England Clam Chowder$5.99

New England Clam Chowder$8.99

Caesar Salad$12.99

Lobster Bisque$8.99

Lobster Bisque$15.99

Soup Du Jour$6.50

Soup Du Jour$9.00

House Salad$8.00

Entrees

Broiled Combo$34.99

Fried Combo$34.99

Scallops$35.99

Shrimp$24.99

Fish and Chips$19.99

Flounder$27.99

Crab Cakes$29.99

Citrus Glazed Salmon$30.99

Filet of Fish Francese$32.99

Lobster Rolls$29.99

Steakhouse Cheese Burger$17.99

Tacos$20.99

Sesame Encrusted Tuna$34.99

Steamed King or Snow Crab

Pasta

Lobster Mac N Cheese$24.99

Linguini and Clams$24.99

Mussels Fra Diavolo$24.99

Shrimp N Grits$25.99

Lobster Ravioli$31.99

Shrimp Scampi$24.99

Cheese Raviolo$24.99

Scallop N Grits$31.99

Sides

Mashed Potatoes$6.00

French Fries$6.00

Chefs Vegetable$6.00

Shrimp$10.00

Crab Cake$11.00

Onion Rings$6.50

Baked Potato$4.00

House Rice$5.00

Lobster Tail$19.00

Scallops$14.00

Kids

Fried Shrimp and Fries$14.99

Chicken Tenders and Fries$11.00

Lobster Roll$16.99

Pasta$8.00

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