Angela B.
Yelp
My husband and I were visiting some close friends on the Jersey shore and they suggested 2nd Jetty for dinner. Upon initial outward impression, 2nd Jetty looks like your typical Jersey shore, seafood, casual dining restaurant. Located at the junction of a couple of bridges/highway overpasses with outdoor seating expanded into the parking lot it's fairly nondescript. But then the food arrives, and oh my goodness this is definitely the best seafood I've had on the Jersey shore to date!
Highlights include...every single thing that we ordered. We started with the tuna meatballs which were plump and flavorful. The accompanying seaweed salad provided a nice salty - umami balance to the dish. We also ordered a couple dozen clams that were fresh and delicious. The calamari was crunchy, golden, fried deliciousness. The crudo was a piece of artwork with nearly every color of the rainbow artfully plated. It was a bright, acidic dish that was thoroughly refreshing.
Now onto the main course, the Whole Lobster Fra Diavolo over linguine. First of all, the portions just don't make any sense, and I mean this in the absolutely best way possible. They give you so much actual seafood, including lobster, shrimp, mussels, and clams that you forget that it is actually a pasta dish! The tomato-based sauce is rich with a slightly spicy kick, but does not overpower the native flavor of the fresh seafood. Bravo well done! The seafood tacos also looked amazing. Unfortunately, I don't know for sure because my husband was so busy wolfing down the tacos that he forgot to share. I guess that's a testament to great food, lol. We ended with absolutely rich and decadent desserts, a blondie and a peanut butter and chocolate pretzel, both smothered with cool vanilla ice cream. Mmmm
On another note the service was phenomenal. Our waiter was personable, friendly and attentive. I'm so glad my friends took us to this spot. Next time we're hanging out on the Jersey shore we will definitely have go back.