Carmen's Seafood Restaurant

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( 8 reviews )

Seafood, Fast Food $$

343 43rd Pl, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243, United States

+1 6092-633-471

Introducing Carmen's Seafood Restaurant, a renowned establishment in the culinary scene known for its delectable seafood offerings. With a prime location, Carmen's Seafood Restaurant has established itself as a go-to destination for seafood enthusiasts. The restaurant takes great pride in serving fresh and flavorful dishes ranging from lobster and scallops to clams and flounder. Each dish is expertly prepared by skilled chefs, ensuring a gastronomic delight for every guest. The restaurant offers a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere, making it a perfect venue for diners to enjoy a memorable meal with family and friends. Carmen's Seafood Restaurant also provides valet parking services, ensuring convenience for its patrons. With its commitment to exceptional quality and unparalleled dining experience, Carmen's Seafood Restaurant continues to be a favorite among seafood lovers seeking a truly immersive culinary journey.

Amenities and More

Toilets
Credit cards
Kids' menu
Plenty of parking
No-contact delivery
Breakfast
Valet parking
Comfort food
Identifies as veteran-owned

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Collen bayne

March 22, 2024

Food- 5/5 Service- 5/5 Ambiance- 5/5 Drinks- NA (BYOB) Value- 5/5 Simple unassuming dockside restaurant serving up some delicious seafood options. Carmen’s is a restaurant literally next to the dock where the kids could stare in wonderment at the many boats that were coming in and out. The restaurant itself is relatively plain and simple; wooden benches and wooden table fill the dining room (amazingly built by hand by Carmen himself) and ceiling fans fill the overhead area. There is no AC so it can get warm, but you don’t notice because of the freshness and flavors of your seafood. I got the deluxe a la Carmen platter and would go back and do it again immediately. So much delectable and fresh flavors and seafood all in one dish. It was fantastic. Everybody’s meals were great. Definitely a fantastic place for seafood and really great for those larger groups.

Johannes climacus

March 22, 2024

It’s been years since I’ve been here, but a lot of the good memories really stuck with me, and I wanted to share them. It’s a genuinely cool place. Being able to boat into a restaurant is always really cool. Though we have that in Minnesota, this place takes it to another level. The atmosphere is perfect. Though you do have to fend off seagulls, on occasion, that’s a given if you have food anywhere outdoors in Avalon. The food was really good too. The only complaint is that there was one time that the food took an extremely long time, but I’m not docking (pun not intended) any points for that because they were also packed to the brim at the time, so I understand.

Bobbie edwards

March 22, 2024

I ordered an omelette with Swiss, the waitress brought out the food and said “we ran out of Swiss so I gave you American I hope that’s okay” - it was not okay so I asked to please have it with cheddar instead, she brought it out with American again, so I sent it back and said forget it I want to get it to go it came out again with American. So I ordered a bagel with cream cheese and bacon on the side to go, the bagel came out with basically no cream cheese and the bacon on the bagel. Food wasn’t that great at all, wouldn’t recommend and to top it all off, this whole experience took an hour and a half. Waste of time and money.

Samantha stafford

March 22, 2024

Thoroughly disappointed. Wait staff / servers were absolutely amazing. 3 scallop dishes came out room temperature. The scallops were cooked properly, seasoned nicely, a great dish, and barely warm. We had a huge party, so this is forgivable given getting so much food to the tables at the same time. Several ordered shrimp dishes, the shrimp seemed to have been frozen, not sure, mealy. For a $35 to $42 per entree, next to an ocean, you expect high quality raw ingredients, properly prepared, and served hot. Absolutely will not be returning. Deserts were good. And again, the servers were fantastic, efficient, and did a wonderful job with out large party. But that does not make up for $400 of cold or sub par seafood ... at a seafood restaurant ... next to an ocean.

Larry rosenberg

March 22, 2024

Amazing first night dinner at this place, great view very close to the water,great valet parking. Great food and service. Better to come early or little late for dinner so you can have table available for you :) Swordfish was amazing and shrimp scallops parm. Husband and me both love it! Thank you and stay safe.

Robin karpinski

March 22, 2024

The food was excellent and the wait staff were very friendly. It was a fun experience. It's informal and BYOB. I'm a big seafood fan, but fish is my least favorite. Their fish was the best part of my meal. They can cook!

Dan de jong

March 22, 2024

Valet service and the view are nice touches, but it goes quickly downhill thereafter. Service was mediocre and the food quality was poor given the price point. Oysters had a very fishy taste like nothing I've ever had before, mussles in the white sauce tasted like water, the lobster was chewy like bubble gum. I saved the free world by not sharing photos of the restrooms, and they added a 5 percent charge for paying with a credit card. I'm not really familiar with Sea Isle City, but I would equate this place to a tourist trap. I'm sure you can do worse eating somewhere else, but this place certainly was not good.

Jeanne watkins

March 22, 2024

Great restaurant on the waterfront! Open air, covered dining, next to a boat per. It was fun to watch boats, floating Tiki bars, kayaker, paddleboarders, etc. float by during our lunch. Not a ton of "fish" options for a seafood restaurant, but if you like shellfish and fried seafood there's probably something here for you. I ordered the fried flounder sandwich and it was huge and delicious! Two crispy filets, thick slices tomatoes and lettuce served with crisp fries, tartar and cocktail sauce on the side. We also ordered the a la Carmen appetizer, 1 dozen mussels, clams, and shrimp in a white sauce. The place has valet parking only and is BYOB. Plenty of seating in the dining area for small and large groups as well as out front when it's busy and you have to wait for a table.