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Quick answer: The best seafood restaurants in Morris County, NJ are Denville Seafood in Denville, a family-run fish market and BYO cafe since 1951, Rod’s Steak and Seafood Grille in Convent Station, Blue Morel in Morristown and Barka Mediterranean Seafood and Steak in Mountain Lakes. For Maryland-style crab cakes and king crab legs, head to Chesapeake Tavern in Long Valley.
Updated October 2026 by the Shop Morris County team
Morris County may be landlocked, but its seafood scene runs deep. From a fish market that has been filleting the day’s catch since 1951 to raw bars, sushi counters, and a Maryland-style crab tavern, here are the seafood spots our team keeps going back to across the county, and what makes each one worth the drive. Hours shift with the season, so it is smart to call ahead or check online before you go.
Denville Seafood, Denville
Denville Seafood at 61 Broadway has been family run since 1951, and it is two things at once: a fresh fish market that sources from the Fulton Fish Market daily, and Codmothers Cafe, a small BYO dining room next door. Come for fried flounder, a lobster roll, or a pound of whatever came in that morning. It is closed Sunday and Monday, so plan a Tuesday through Saturday visit. It sits right among the rest of the best restaurants in Denville.
Rod’s Steak and Seafood Grille, Morristown
A Convent Station landmark since 1951, Rod’s pairs prime steaks with fresh seafood inside restored vintage railroad dining cars at 1 Convent Road. Sea scallops, crab cakes, and the raw bar keep regulars coming back, and the Sunday brunch is a local institution. Reservations are a good idea.
Blue Morel, Morristown
Set inside the Westin Governor Morris at 2 Whippany Road, Blue Morel runs a full sushi program alongside dishes like Chilean sea bass and crab cakes. Oysters and shrimp on the half shell, a deep wine list, and a polished room make it a reliable date-night pick.
Barka Mediterranean Seafood and Steak, Mountain Lakes
Barka brings a Mediterranean lens to seafood at 60 Route 46 in Mountain Lakes. Expect a raw bar, grilled octopus, whole branzino, and big steaks in a sleek room, plus a well-regarded prix-fixe lunch and happy hour. It is open daily.
Chesapeake Tavern, Long Valley
For a Chesapeake Bay crab fix, Chesapeake Tavern at 1 West Mill Road in Long Valley leans on Maryland blue claw crab cakes, king crab legs, steamers, and fish and chips in a relaxed tavern setting. Sunday brunch brings crab Florentine and bottomless mimosas. Call (908) 867-7102 before you go.
Rails Steakhouse, Towaco
Set in a restored station building at 10 Whitehall Road in Towaco, Rails is a Montville steakhouse with a notable and affordable raw bar. Oysters, clams, and shrimp make an easy start before the steaks and short ribs. It is closed Mondays, and it also lands on our list of the best steakhouses in Morris County.
Galapagos Restaurant, Morristown
For Ecuadorian seafood, Galapagos at 98 Speedwell Avenue in Morristown turns out ceviche mixto, seafood soups, and citrus-marinated fish at a friendly price. It is a quick, casual counterpoint to the county’s fine-dining rooms and one more reason Morristown has such a deep dining scene.
Plan Your Next Seafood Run
Whether you want a fillet to cook at home, a dozen oysters on the half shell, or a plate of Maryland crab cakes, Morris County covers it. Save this guide for the next time a seafood craving hits, and double-check each spot’s hours before you head out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best seafood restaurant in Morris County, NJ?
Denville Seafood at 61 Broadway in Denville has been family run since 1951. It is both a fresh fish market that sources from the Fulton Fish Market daily and Codmothers Cafe, a small BYO dining room next door. It is closed Sunday and Monday.
Where can I get crab cakes and crab legs in Morris County?
Chesapeake Tavern at 1 West Mill Road in Long Valley is known for Maryland blue claw crab cakes, king crab legs and steamers. Call (908) 867-7102 before you go.
Where are the best raw bars in Morris County?
Rod’s Steak and Seafood Grille at 1 Convent Road, Barka Mediterranean Seafood and Steak at 60 Route 46 in Mountain Lakes, and Rails Steakhouse at 10 Whitehall Road in Towaco, which has a notable and affordable raw bar, are top picks.
Is there a BYO seafood restaurant in Morris County?
Yes. Codmothers Cafe, the small dining room at Denville Seafood on Broadway in Denville, is BYO.
Looking for more places to eat? See our guide to the best restaurants in Morris County.
Featured image photo by Harrison Keely (CC BY 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons.
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