Seafood Restaurants in Somers Point, New Jersey

The main attraction for outdoor enthusiasts in Somers Point, New Jersey is Great Egg Harbor Bay, a fresh water inlet that feeds into the Atlantic Ocean. Swim, boat, fish and water ski on the bay, and head less than 5 miles east to Ocean City and Long Port to lounge in the sand and frolic in the surf. If you prefer shady, inland recreation, a 15-mile drive west takes you to the 21,000-acre Belleplain State Forest‎. As expected, Somers Point's bayfront setting comes with some pretty good seafood restaurants to enjoy after along and active day.

The Crab Trap

The Crab Trap overlooks Great Egg Harbor Bay and sits on what used to be Somerset Plantation. Embark on your seafood voyage here with lobster puffs and clams casino, followed by blackened redfish or baked crab au gratin. The Crab Trap has a full bar and wine list, and serves lunch and dinner Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., as well as Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

The Crab Trap
Somers Point Circle
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 927-7377
thecrabtrap.com

Hibiscus Island Bar and Grill

Hibiscus Island Bar and Grill is conveniently located next to the Sunrise Motel. Dine on lobster tail, crab cakes, salmon, grouper, tuna, mahi-mahi, scallops, shrimp and a full raw bar. The menu has plenty of selections for anyone in your party who might not be a seafood fan, including meat, poultry, pizza and specialty salads. Hibiscus Island Bar and Grill has a full bar and keeps seasonal hours (call for details).

Hibiscus Island Bar and Grill
101 E Maryland Ave
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 926-9400‎
somerspoint.hibiscusrestaurants.com

Dune Restaurant

Just 5 five miles east of Somers Point, in the exclusive Margate, New Jersey beach community, the staff of this casual and laid-back restaurant with reasonable prices lives by its motto: "We are only as good as our last meal served." The popular seashore destination was named one of "28 of the Best Spots for a Great Meal at the Beach" by Christine Norris of South Jersey Magazine. Start your three-course culinary voyage with wild Virginia oysters from the raw bar and the market salad followed by Arctic char or halibut. Dune closes for the winter but, in the peak season, serves dinner every night but Monday. The restaurant is BYOB and has limited parking available in the back.

Dune Restaurant
9510 Ventnor Ave
Margate, NJ 08402
(609) 487-7450
dunerestaurant.com

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Article Written By Victoria Weinblatt

Victoria Weinblatt began writing articles in 2007 with articles published on LIVESTRONG.COM, the Daily Puppy, eHow and other Web sites. She is a licensed massage therapist and real estate agent as well as a certified yoga instructor and English teacher. She received her degree in natural resources from Michigan State University.

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