Mike's Seafood

This place is a gem! Food is incredible. We went on a busy night but the line moves quickly. It's BYOB so we stopped to grab a couple drinks at a bar nearby then headed over to enjoy some really incredible seafood. Must try: Crab balls (hard not to eat them while they're hella hot still because they were so good) Kelce's Buffalo Shrimp (they're the perfect size to eat them in one bite!) Soft Shell Crab (crispy and served with a huge pile of fries) Lobster & Crab Linguine (butter garlic white wine sauce is a MUST!!) Dining area is a large covered deck with huge picnic tables, staff is attentive and very friendly. You are seated and then you go up to the counter with your table number to order your food. A lot of it is brought out in large aluminum trays so it's easy to just get a lid and take leftovers home with you! Mike is an absolute sweetheart!! Felt like I was meeting a celebrity. Don't sleep on Mike's!! Go get your seafood feast now!! (Sorry for the lack of photos, the food is just so damn good I forgot to take pics!!)

This is one of the nicest families I have ever met. They make everyone feel like family! The food was incredible and the service was even better!!!! I will be back!

Usually busy in the summer but the line moves fast. It’s a nice goto spot for seafood - it’s byo. I do love their fried clams. And their fried platters are all good. The steamers are great too. I tried the clam pasta (white wine sauce) this time. Meh - not a ton of flavor. If it’s hot it’s better to wait for sunset so it’ll be cooler outside. Service is always great. This night they gave us free mussels.

Always love getting Mike's Seafood at the beach. We went for it this time and ordered "The Undertaker". This special has it all! 2 nice sized lobsters, several crab leg clusters, lots of scallops, shrimp, mussels and clams! Plus sides of corn on the cob and boiled potatoes(boring), and coleslaw. Easily fed 4-6 of us!! You will get messy, but enjoy!!! 2025...got it again! The scallops were perfect, tender, buttery, yum! So much meat in the crab legs, huge lobsters, every clam and muscle filled with a nice piece of meat. Can't stop getting this! Great price for so much food!

Ordered lobster roll, crab cakes, red potatoes and was disappointed. Lobster and crab cakes had lots of shell in and it was hard to enjoy. Some potatoes were still not cooked fully. Fried Shrimps were good.

Food was great, portions were huge! The only thing stopping me from giving 5 stars was that we initially stopped because we saw the “kids eat free” sign out front. It wasn’t until we sat down and eventually ordered that we realized you only get one free kids meal per one adult meal. Being that we have 6 kids,(obviously not the norm), we were caught off guard and ended up spending a lot more than expected. I wish that was expressed better before ordering.

During a recent trip along the New Jersey shore, we stopped for lunch at this delightful establishment. The food was exceptionally fresh and delicious. As a fan of clam strips, I was pleasantly surprised by the generous portions here. Unlike most places that serve small strips, this restaurant offers a Clam Strip Hoagie with substantial chunks of fried, fresh clams. The portion was so large that I couldn’t finish it, which is unusual for me. My wife enjoyed the crab cake sandwich and found it equally satisfying. The staff were very friendly and attentive, enhancing our dining experience. I would definitely return.

We ordered takeout from Mike’s for six adults, and everything was absolutely amazing. The food was incredibly fresh and full of flavor—you could really taste the quality. My personal favorite was the crab cake—perfectly seasoned and just the right texture. We also loved the flounder, which was cooked to perfection. Honestly, every dish we tried was delicious. Mike’s is definitely a go-to spot if you’re looking for top-notch seafood. Highly recommend!

FANTASTIC! From the minute we walked in I knew it was going to be great! We were greeted by a smily girl who looked happy to be there! That doesn't happen anymore! We were immediately seated and offered cups and ice, we say yes please, lots of cups and a bucket of ice come. Next we peruse the huge menu, make our Choices and go up to the counter to order-highly organized system! When I get back to the table there is an ANGEL with another bucket of ice-I love lots of ice in my drinks and use too much-it was like she knew!!! Needless to say I am thrilled. We have Lucious apps! within seconds another smily Person comes around and clears our plates, asking do we need more water, more bread! I haven't had this sort of service in a long time! Didn't see this coming! I figured it would be good but the service puts it way way over the top! Oh yeah, the food-amazing! I had lobster and crab over linguini, could only eat 1/2! All four of us loved Our dinners!! From beginning to end-FANTASTIC! Can't wait To go back next weekend!

I've been coming to Mike's for years, it seems to be a tradition that my wife's family had so I played along. I haven't reviewed them for a reason, I simply have never been impressed (at all). I'll start this with the fact that they really need to change their menu description, putting "fresh" in front of every menu item is silly. Maybe it should say: "previously frozen...now thawed" instead; but I guess that doesn't have the same ring to it. Most of the food over the years has been extremely bland and if breaded it's bought that way and with way too much breading. We have stuck to the seafood options and had most of what's on the menu. A few of the most disappointing have been the "Shrimp from Hell", simply cocktail sauce drizzled with hot sauce, the "Crab Balls" which are mainly breading with a little back fin mixed in, and the calamari which is overbreeded, under seasoned and tough. Some of the tried and true that are decent are the steamed clams, the fried clams (but again thick breading) and surprisingly on this last trip the "Lobster Mac and Cheese" balls. Now first, I'm not expecting high cuisine here, you can literally walk onto the dock with a cooler on wheels and sit at your picnic table. The atmosphere is okay but lack of background music makes it uncomfortable at times (nothing worse than having to listen to the people three tables over discuss their latest doctor's visit). The staff is always great. These two reasons are why they are getting three stars instead of two. I would at least want something that tastes a little better than mediocre at best. In fact, this past visit they actually tasted much better but that's likely due to the fact that we ate in every other seafood restaurant in Sea Isle first, before coming to Mike's. Are they great, nope, not even close. For Sea Isle and the surrounding area's they are towards the top. Needless to say, you can have fun, temper your expectations for good food, enjoy some cocktails and the views.

Lobster Fra Diavolo is probably the best I've ever had bar none. Unbelievably flavorful and balanced with just the right amount of spice yum. Everything crab is also great here Mussels also slap. Not a huge fan of the fried stuff but that's just a personal preference. Be prepared to wait in line during peak times so bring your cooler. Ps lobster Mac and cheese also kills

This is the prime example of a straightforward shore restaurant! Upon entry, the service is homey and pleasant--as if you've just entered a neighborhood bbq party. A woman kindly brought an ice bucket for our beers without me having to ask for it. My bf and I shared a crab chowder and grilled gulf grouper sandwich which went perfectly with our Leffe. Add a beautiful water view and my handsome company on top of that, it was a enjoyable, relaxing afternoon down at the shore.

My go to place for dinner and take out in Sea Isle City. A staple in the community. Best fried clam strips I've ever had. Prices have increased over the years but that's everywhere unfortunately. Servers are always nice and upbeat. Busy nights and weekends.

Very casual atmosphere (picnic tables on the dock but covered and very well shaded) and BYOB. You wait to be seated and then place your order at the counter once you've decided. Lots of staff around bringing you water, cups, a bucket of ice for your wine etc. Great service. Have gotten take out and fresh seafood to make at home lots of times, but would absolutely come back to eat in again!

Me and my boyfriend went here while on vacation in SIC and everything was absolutely delicious ! Highly recommend the old bay fries and any crab trays. Cannot wait to come back for some more seafood

Food wonderful as always. Ordering food at the counter seems like it would be chaotic but easy and fast can't beat eating on dock. Eat here at least couple times each vacation

delicious, fresh, no frills seafood!! Mikes is a must if you're heading down the shore and want something casual. Staff is super friendly. The mussels in white wine are unreal!! Can't beat dipping the fresh bread they give you into that sauce

The food at Mikes is awesome every time I go. All of the specials come with so much food and the prendi special is covered in an awesome butter sauce. All of the staff were super nice and welcoming as well would always recommend.

Best steamed clams on the shore. Open over the water seating. Friendly staff. Fried seafood, Mike's has you covered! Kid friendly, non seafood? Yep, they have you covered.

Having dinner at a picnic table on the bay at Mike's is the ultimate seashore seafood experience!! The extensive menu has a huge selection and everything is prepared to order and done deliciously and perfectly! The seafood is the freshest and every employee is friendly and works to make sure you have the best experience! My family has been going to Mike's since 1991 and it seems to get better every year. Stone Harbor may be the "Seashore at its Best" but Mike's is seafood at its best!!

Delicious seafood. Casual dining. Wonderful staff. Great prices and portions. Highly recommend the crab balls. Crab legs cooked perfectly with butter and corn on the side. We will be back!

Not very happy with our take out tonight. We have been coming here for years & never had a disappointing dinner. When we got home (less than 5 miles away)- soup(ice cold) fried clams, fried oyster,& steamers were barely warm. Luckily we ordered cold peel shrimp & steamed shrimp that were good. We ended up having to reheat everything else as we had company waiting to eat. After spending $200 for food we raved about to friends- I'm embarrassed.

Mediocre food. The lobster was good, but the butter provided was actually movie theater popcorn butter, the stuff you buy by the gallon. Ruined the meal. The other food was decent. Not worth the money

Excellent food and service . An ideal beach town restaurant with fresh seafood . The broiled sea platter we ordered was excellent and very tasty and nicely done . The ambiance is casual and laid back .

We just finished takeout from Mike's. It was our first time in Sea Isle City, and after being on the beach, we were craving some legit seafood. After a few, not great experiences with seafood in the past few weeks, I was leery, but this place changed my mind. Everything we ordered was fresh, hot when it was supposed to be hot, and cold when it was supposed to be cold. And most importantly, it all tasted great. My husband got the lobster roll which was outstanding, I got corn on the cob, which was perfect, and shrimp cocktail, which was awesome. And my daughter got old bay fries with cheese. It's so nice when you find an authentic seafood place that makes great food and has great service.

I've always loved Mikes, but this year the food was 10/10. I came in with my family of 8 and we were seated right away. THE MUSSELS were soooooo good we had to order more. Top mussels I've ever had tbh. Everyone's meals were delicious, the crab and crab balls were so fresh.

Terrific!!! Just had an amazing lobster tail dinner with my husband & our best friends Kim and Darren. The only place in the area for a seafood dinner. We love Mike & Mike's!!! Much love, Claire

Excellent seafood all crab legs ,king and snow together special with corn and coleslaw really filling and the gentleman at the register is the best out of his way to please us thanks so much

Best seafood around. We drive from the Trenton area just to eat! The owners are wonderful people. Don't go anywhere else for seafood.

Still wondering how I have never been here before, was hands down best meal of our vacation. Per recommendations, got there early and were seated immediately. Throughout our visit, saw the line developing outside so thank you to all for the recommendation! Atmosphere was very chill and relaxed, staff super friendly and helpful. Menu is huge! Once we knew what we wanted, walked up and place our order. Food came out in a reasonable amount of time. We split an order of clams in house butter garlic white wine sauce which were fantastic! For a main course I went with the Alaskan snow crab legs and steamed gulf shrimp, both were awesome! My son went with Fried Captain's Special (not pictured), traded him a couple of crab legs for a fried scallop which was huge and very tasty! Definitely will be coming back here.

Overpriced takeout. Frozen crab cakes. So many other choices in SIC to choose from. Always check your takeout order before leaving. So busy they forget to include everything that was ordered ( they made good on it but it required a return trip from Townsends inlet)

Mike and the staff do a great job. Seafood is fresh and tastes great. Nice setup for take out. Been stopping there for the past four years. Bread is good too.

My mother and I always stop at Mikes Seafood when down the shore. The steam shrimp platter and fried oyster platter dinner was absolutely delicious. They give you generous portions and the service was excellent. I give Mikes Seafood a 5 star rating. when your in Sea Isle please visit Mikes Seafood for a delicious dinner. Gary and Mom

My family has been getting take out from here since I was a little kid! 25 now and we still love Mikes! We get the whole family together and get a big family meal with lots of seafood. Everyone always looks forward to Mike's night on vacation The mussels and shrimp are probably my favorite! The potatoes could be cooked a lot longer as we got some half raw ones that were hard to bite down on last time- just a tip Everything else is absolutely delicious and the flavors are awesome! Definitely recommend

I posted a review a couple of years ago but wanted to post again. Order Patio Paul dish. Wow! The taste was just what we were looking for. If you are looking for a great take out or dine in while in Sea Isle City, this is the place to go.

Great location and atmosphere. Great food and service. Com to Seaisle every summer and always hit Mikes at least once

Sticking to the 3 star review. 9 years later, still meh. Fish and chips were greasy and soggy. Calamari was more thick breading than fish. The shrimp from hell were cooked well but should have been more spicy. The mussels were okay (roasted pepper and garlic). Best part of the meal was my daughter's chicken tender... meh. Lesson learned.

The best seafood ever!! Huge menu, anything you could ever want seafood wise. Great atmosphere for families. Everything comes out steaming, hot and quick! Our family's favorite!!

Nice restaurant on the bay in Sea Isle. You sit on picnic tables, your group gets its own table. Once you order at the front counter the food comes pretty quickly. Food was good and was a pretty decent portion size. Was a little disappointed that the fried captains platter had very little shrimp. The other issue was the use of fries to make the platters seem more than they actually were. Last note, while you can pay with a card, there is no place to leave a tip for the server, so bring cash.

Hands down another week of the best seafood and service at the shore. As usual the food was spot on and we had a few people who never have been here and it's now their favorite spot here. The swordfish steak was amazing, the shrimp and scallops fresh as always and the service keeps us going back every night for dinner. Again try this spot you will not be disappointed, and the lines to get in show you why it's the best seafood spot in sea isle!

Mike's Seafood and Dock Restaurant is a must visit when in Sea Isle! The food, fresh seafood and service is top notch. Waterfront Dining at its best!

Mike's has all you want for atmosphere when it comes to a local spot. Enjoyed the playlist of music, picnic tables, covered seating on the water and overall vibe. The service was good and the food runners / staff were nice and welcoming. We enjoyed our white clam chowder - good flavor and consistency/thickness. I liked my corn on the cob and could have eaten a few more of them. The mussels were well received by the 3 of us who ordered them - good sized portions (looked like more than just the pound we ordered!) and a tasty, buttery sauce and cooked well! Best part is the restaurant is BYOB- lots of people came with bottles of wine and the staff gave them buckets of ice to keep the bottles chilled - pretty cool!! Unfortunately, the Buffalo shrimp had a good Buffalo sauce but the shrimp inside the breading were teeny. The flavor was good but lots of breading compared to meat. The lobster rolls were on special tonight though my husband and mother in law agreed the bread was dry and wasn't something they would return for. The fries were over cooked and not too much flavor. All in all I recommend Mike's for a fun casual atmosphere on the water with friends or family! Speaking of family - there is a nice backstory behind the restaurant and it always feels good to support a family business.

Been there before and always a good meal, but unfortunately the streak is over. - Order taker was unpleasant. - 2 Lobster bisques ordered; neither contained any lobster and 1 contained a hair. - Stone Crab Claws were overcooked - crab meat stuck to the shells. - Key West Buffalo Shrimp were poorly breaded with just a dab of buffalo sauce - Had old bay fries and paid $2 for cheese, which was a prepacked, sealed container of cheese. On a positive note, the wait staff working the floor were fantastic and helped to offset this lacking visit.

Classic sea isle city spot on the bay... crab balls and clams are amazing. Fresh fish steamed or blackened are great platters too. If you love crabs you are in heaven. Even the French fries are bangin $$ expensive Fairly pricedClam Strips

We came back to the Dockside again for 2023. The line was out to the curb but at 6pm we got a seat in around 20 minutes. My wife got the stuffed Maine lobster again and was really happy. I got the Patio Paul combination dinner which was great. Kids had linguine with marinara which they liked as well. It's a BYOB so you've gotta remember to pack something to have with your meal. My only criticism is that they have plastic utensils and it can be hard to get some of the crab leg / lobster meat without a metal fork or specialty lobster fork. I probably should have asked for that and a bib...

Was just on the phone with a couple of polite jokers who work here. Honestly not a class lad showing from myself. I desperately needed to speak with the person in charge of pricing. 24 USD for chicken fingers and fries (a meal for a child) is beyond ridiculous. It costs maybe 5 dollars to get all the ingredients in the door. I've eaten bacon in islamic countries for cheaper than a couple of tendies and warm fries from mikes. Honestly who does this Mike guy think he is? Mike needs to take a long hard look in the mirror and figure out some honest pricing.

This place gets packed FAST. We got there at 5:40pm and we had to wait almost 40 minutes to snag a table. We ended up getting a table right near the end of the dock though. The place is loud and sort of like a beer hall style. Great for kids or casual night type of vibe. BYOB as well! They give you menus and then you order at the counter. Menu is huge and has almost every type of seafood you can think of. We opted to try the lobster mac n cheese balls to start ($13.99), the steamed shrimp and flounder ($26.99), and the the fresh Maryland crab cakes ($26.99). After we ordered, we grabbed the bread to hold us over but then our starter appeared super quickly. They were exactly what you'd think - fried and creamy with the hint of lobster. A great way to start! We then waited almost 30 minutes for our main to come out and with an antsy toddler, it was a tough wait. The steamed platter of flounder and shrimp was AMAZING. The flounder was soft, fresh, flakey and could convert my husband into a flounder fan. The shrimp were also well seasoned, fresh, and delicious. Highly recommend the steamed meals! The crab cake was also good though a bit too fried for me. Both came with either potato's or fries and cole slaw. This place is worth the wait when in the area! Beware street parking is a bit hard but there is a municipal lot nearby.

What a find! My family and I had just checked in to our cabin at a local campground and were looking for a nice seafood place for dinner. I did a search, and this place popped up. I was a little nervous as I read there were long lines. We arrived at about 5pm and there was quite a line. There were about 6 families ahead of us and I think we waited about 25 minutes to be seated. Not too bad. The line kept growing though - I thought wow, this place must be good! When you get seated, they give you menus and then you go up to the counter to pay. Then the waitress will bring the food to you. It's a very organized process and you don't have to hunt your waiter at the end for a bill which saves time. They seat you on benches - really nice and spacious for your party. It's BYO too which I think is a plus -saves $. I had the Jersey Flounder in an old bay butter sauce served with redskin potatoes and fresh corn on the cob. Everything was fresh and cooked to perfection. My husband had a Swordfish pasta dish in a spicy marinara sauce which he enjoyed. Very flavorful! We had the blue crab claw fingers too which were super fresh with a nice spicy cocktail sauce. The kids enjoyed their pasta and chicken fingers. They ate free! Definitely will be back when in the area!!

We love Mike's! We've been coming here for years. The food is always on point! We have a big family, order take out a lot and take advantage of the to-go buckets. Can't beat the scallops or the crab cakes! It's also a lot of fun sitting out on the deck when we eat in! The kids love the atmosphere and it's very family friendly. It's BYOB! The service is right on par with what you should expect. There are plenty of wait staff around and willing to help. This should be a staple in everyone's trip to the shore!

Great food great customer service, great people!! Love going to Mikes all year long!! They sell great fish , take out and the restaurant is so fun in the summertime!!

Been going here forever. Great family run business. Everything the shore dining experience should be.

Grab a friend and get yourself down to Sea Isle City to Fisherman's Alley! Current COVID restrictions during the spring means take-out only, so come prepared. We scored a HUGE deal and got a TWO FOR ONE combo platter special - four huge fried shrimp and a massive fried flounder covering a mound of fries and a small side of cole slaw in EACH platter, so two of these incredible meals for $21. Unbelievable. We also opted to get 2 soups to go. Froze one and enjoyed the clam chowder another night - fantastic and only $5 each. Next time I'm stocking up and freezing them. They're a stupid simple and an easy dinner option. They forgot to put in any utensils in the take-out bag, so that was a bummer, but that was just a minor inconvenience.

Great East Coast seafood on a dock overlooking the bay in Sea Isle City. Orders are taken at the bar, then food is delivered to your clean, new picnic tables. I had the crab cakes and they were phenomenal. Great for lunch or a casual dinner.

Can't go wrong at Mike's. We usually take out, but decided to eat in. We were intimidated at first by the lengthy looking line to eat, despite it only being about 5:15. When they told us a half hour wait, we were skeptical. But sure enough, the line moved quickly and we were seated within the half hour. The ordering process is simple. The ambience is no frills- picnic tables and disposable plates/utensils. But the food is fresh and delicious! I ordered king crab legs, which are very pricey. But I got A LOT of crab, and they were extremely meaty. More than I could eat. So all in all, a win!

Great seafood, we picked up food for 12 people, everyone was stuffed, sorry could not get any photos before it was gone! LOL

If there's a line out front, it's there for a reason. (Tip: the line moves nicely). The reason for the line? Mike's is great. Best seafood anywhere with an amazing variety. Super casual, BYOB. Super nice folks too. It's THE place to go in Sea Isle.

Great service to go. Affordable and reliable for down the shore with large families. A must for a week of vacation