Seafood Restaurants Near Plainfield, New Jersey

Seafood Restaurants Near Plainfield, New Jersey
Located about 40 minutes from Manhattan, the Plainfield area has a number of old, Victorian homes, golf courses and a growing population of residents. When in the area, visitors should stop by the Drake House Museum to see a visual depiction of Plainfield's history during the late nineteenth century. Another possibility is to plan a day trip to Rutgers University in New Brunswick, only minutes away. Visitors can see a game or go on a guided tour of the school. Golfers can smite a few orbs at the nearby Ash Brook Golf Course in Scotch Plains, then have a great seafood dinner at one of these nearby restaurants.

Scampi's Seafood Restaurant

Hungry golfers should save their appetite for this seafood restaurant that boasts a number of awards for excellent cuisine. Diners can try an order of clams on the half shell or freshly-shucked oysters. Scampi's prides itself on preparing the freshest possible seafood. Land-lubbers in the party have tempting options other than seafood. They can gave pasta, chicken or steak. Seafood can be ordered blackened, in garlic and butter, fried or broiled. It is possible to place an online order from anywhere in the United States for Scampi's special crab cakes. Better yet, diners should order them in person in Scampi's comfortable, attractive nautical-themed dining room.

Scampi's Seafood Restaurant
198 West Main Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 685-1323

One South Rustic Grill Monmouth Junction

A short drive from Plainfield, then One South Rustic Grill restaurant prepares a variety of delectable seafood entrees, as well as pasta, chicken, and beef. Guests can try the pan-seared salmon or the rainbow trout. The restaurant maintains an extensive wine and cordials list, and also serves a variety of mixed drinks. No need to keep the kids at home, as the restaurant is family-friendly. However, the One South Rustic Grill also makes romantic dinners memorable. In the summer, guests dine al fresco on the patio or choose a table indoors where the decor is warm with dark woods, candlelight and an inviting atmosphere.

One South Rustic Grill
4095 Route 1 South
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 355-1030

McCormick and Schmick's Restaurant Bridgewater

One of many locations, McCormick and Schmick's presents not as a typical chain restaurant, but as a quality stand-alone. Located in nearby Bridgewater, McCormick and Schmidts prepares fresh seafood from the finest local and international waters. Diners treat themselves to lunch or dinner for a variety of freshly-shucked oysters and clams, Chilean sea bass, Atlantic salmon or scallops from Massachusetts. If diners do not want seafood, the should not despair. The menu also features chicken and steaks, too.

McCormick and Schmick's Restaurant
400 Commons Way
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 707-9996

Article Written By Cheryl Waters Likins

Cheryl Waters Likins is a writer, educator, and pianist. Likins obtained her master's degree from Seton Hall University and Bachelor of Science degree from Upsala College. She completed doctoral-level studies in biomedicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She has been a freelance writer since 2007. Likins' work appears online at Tesi.com (Italy), GolfLink, Answerbag, Trails, eHow, and Associated Content.

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