7 Seafood Restaurants to Try in Monmouth County This October

By Monmouth Guide · October 13, 2026

With the ocean, the Shrewsbury and Navesink rivers and Raritan Bay all close by, seafood is a Monmouth County staple.

For October, we picked 7 seafood restaurants from 7 different towns, including One Willow in Highlands, On The Deck Restaurant & Harbor View Bar in Atlantic Highlands and Shipwreck Grill in Brielle. Every pick comes from the Monmouth Guide app's hand-checked list of local places.

Our 7 picks

Here are our seven picks for this October, spread across the bayfront, the rivers and the oceanside towns.

1. One Willow, Highlands

Seafood, raw bar · Oysters and lobster rolls on the water · Highlands

Waterfront seafood and raw bar restaurant with dock-and-dine boat access.

2. On The Deck Restaurant & Harbor View Bar, Atlantic Highlands

Seafood / American · Harbor and sunset views · Atlantic Highlands

Waterfront restaurant and bar right on the Atlantic Highlands marina, popular for sunsets, seafood and cocktails.

3. Shipwreck Grill, Brielle

Seafood · Most-reviewed restaurant in Brielle (600 reviews) · Brielle

Seafood restaurant on Ashley Avenue near the Manasquan River marinas.

4. Barnacle Bill's, Rumson

Seafood / burgers · Rumson riverfront institution for 40+ years · Rumson

Casual Navesink riverfront institution known for award-winning burgers, seafood and weekend live music.

5. Burlew's Seafood and Steak, Keyport

Seafood & Steak · Waterfront deck overlooking Raritan Bay · Keyport

Family-owned waterfront seafood house on Raritan Bay serving a raw bar, lobster, crab cakes and steaks, with patio and deck seating.

6. Anjelica's, Sea Bright

Italian, seafood · One of the area's highest-rated Italian spots (4.5 stars across 350+ reviews) · Sea Bright

Long-running Italian and seafood restaurant on Ocean Avenue in downtown Sea Bright.

7. Half Moon, Keansburg

Seafood / American · NYC skyline views from the deck · Keansburg

Bayfront bar and restaurant with a deck overlooking Sandy Hook Bay and the NYC skyline, plus weekend brunch and live entertainment.

More seafood restaurants in Monmouth County

If none of the seven above fits your plans, there are plenty more options around the county to work through.

See all 29 seafood restaurants in Monmouth County.

Wherever you end up, call ahead or check current hours before you drive out, since waterfront decks and seasonal seating can change as the weather turns. Monmouth County's seafood scene stays busy well past Labor Day, and October is a comfortable time to explore it.

Quick answers

What are good seafood restaurants in Monmouth County, NJ?

Local picks include One Willow in Highlands, On The Deck Restaurant & Harbor View Bar in Atlantic Highlands, Shipwreck Grill in Brielle and Barnacle Bill's in Rumson. See the full guide for all 29.