New Jersey is a state with a whole lot of coastline, so it’s easy to understand why you can find great seafood here. With such easy access to the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay – plus ports that ship fresh catch from all over the globe – we’ve got our choice of world-class seafood establishments. Some of the best places to stuff your face on fish aren’t high-end, glitzy waterfront steakhouses, though! Here in New Jersey, you’ll find some of the tastiest seafood in the most unexpected places.

Stop in and try the dishes at Monte’s Fish Fry and you’ll enjoy one of Ocean County’s best-kept secrets. This seafood shack is sure to become one of your favorite places to stop for a meal any time you’re in town.

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