MC Reviews
When the original restaurant we had planned to eat at was far too crowded, we ended up at Son of a Sailor Seafood because of their high google star rating. And wow are we glad we did! We enjoyed it immensely – the shrimp cocktail was beautifully simple, it was fresh and delicious! The Crab Bites were outstanding: the batter and meat were amazing, and their signature sauce added the perfect touch. We enjoyed the open seating patio. It was definitely a little pricey, but even so we’re confident we will be back any time we are in Avalon or surrounding towns!
… moreAnge
Do yourself and them a favor and call ahead to put your order in (plus you can make sure they’re open if it’s the shoulder season)! They’ll tell you when to come in and it’s so easy to pay and tip and find a nice table outside. We came in September— everything was amazing. Broiled shrimp and scallops combo and a hot lobster roll blew us away with the quality, everything was perfectly cooked, and tasted so fresh and delicious. Friendly service, they came and checked on us outside and brought our food out when it was ready.
… morepaul kochoa
Had 2 lobster rolls. Probably a pound of lobster each roll. The biggest lobster rolls I’ve ever seen. And I’ve had a lot of lobster rolls. From up and down the east coast, this place had the biggest. Luke’s lobster in NYC was the top slot in my opinion but this joint surpasses that with extra lobster meat. So good. A pound of lobster per roll? I don’t know if that’s what they do, but my stomach felt like that.
… moreLaura G
This seafood spot was recommended to us by a local. The food is good, but be warned this spot requires ordering ahead of time.
If you are looking for that New England seafood m, this spot is an okay spot but not exactly the same.
… moreMatt Ander
No frills takeout family run seafood shack with some small outside seating.
Best lobster roll in Jersey just as good as anywhere in New England.
Ow ers really take pride in bringing the best ingredients.
… moreK.J.
Best seafood joint I’ve had the pleasure of dining at, in this area.
Food: tasty, fresh, and good serving sizes. Other places tend to overcompensate for mediocre quality by overseasoning food and salting it heavily. At Son of. Sailor, however, the flavor of the fresh seafood comes first! The flounder, scallops, shrimp, and clams I had were all super fresh and were perfectly seasoned. The scallops, especially, had such a nice sweet, mellow, savory flavor.
Service: staff were friendly and were able to give me suggestions on what to get! Had to wait a little bit for the food but the food I got was well worth it.
The price was decent, especially for the area.
The outdoor dining area was clean!
Highly recommend to anyone in the area looking for delicious seafood for a reasonable price.
… moreMelissa B.
Nothing negative to say here! Ive recently had a bad crabcake encounter at another restaurant and at Son of a Sailor, they are awesome!! The crabcakes are DELICIOUS and there is absolutely zero fillers in them…100% jumbo lump (see pics)! My BF had the crabcake and filet and that was great, as well.
Just be aware, they do not have inside seating. You can choose to either eat on the patio or take it home. Either way, you won’t be disappointed!
… moreNicholas Ward
Absolutely loved Son of a Sailor! The lobster rolls are out of this world—loaded, fresh, and buttery. And the fries? Unreal. Crispy, golden perfection. A must-stop spot at the shore!
… moreThe String Team
BEST Lobster roll around. If I did not know better I would have thought I was in Maine. This seafood store in Avalon NJ has the freshest assortment of seafood around. The owner was very friendly and answered all our questions. It was a tough choice Lobster Roll or Crab Cake. We opted for the toasted lobster roll sandwich with butter. There had to be 1 pound of fresh lobster meat that overflowed our roll. What a great experience and we will be back!
… moreAmy Baginski
So glad we stumbled upon this on a Google Maps search. This was one of our favorite dinners on vacation! The mahi tacos are a must. My husband tried the teriyaki salmon and he absolutely loved it. We got fries to share as one of the sides and they were really good too. We will definitely come back the next time we are in Avalon.
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