Klein's Fish Market

We got calamari (but I'm saying like a north jersey italian you know? like "galamaaaad"), blackened red snapper, and a cod sandwich. Everything was excellent. Whenever I'm in a shore town I *need* to eat some kind of fried fish. The flavors were great, good portions, prices a little on the higher side but you just have to accept nowadays that eating out is apparently a privilege for rich people only. That said, I'm happy with my meal, but that's not to say it was a happy meal. Our server Luigi (forgot his name) was nice and attentive. My only issue is it was hot on the patio and their fans didn't quite reach us, but Luigi was kind enough to tilt one of them toward us for some relief. I'd go again.

My friends and I went to Klien Fish Market in Spring Lake NJ, excited to try a well known spot. But wow, the place was packed for a Tuesday night dinner, and it felt chaotic. The lobster bisque special was super thick, starchy, and had no flavor, like eating custard. The calamari was okay, and the seafood pasta's sauce was decent but way too watery. Nothing stood out. The waitstaff were swamped, handling too many tables. I asked for hot sauce a couple times before getting it, and service felt rushed. For a busy and famous seafood spot, the food and attention to tables need a lot of work. Might try again, but I'm skipping those dishes.

The seafood is fresh and delicious (minimal seasonings to bring out the best of fresh seafood), and the lobster is probably the most fresh I've eaten in the US (including places famous for lobsters). The portion is big, and the prices are decent. The service is nice but slow. The atmosphere is random, while the view is industrial, overseeing 2 openable bridges, and some water. The worst is the actual dining table and the chairs we've sat on. They are like those not so good garden sets, extremely uncomfortable to sit on. Overall, it's a good place for seafood, but the wait (30 mins) and the slow service on a late weekday evening make us wonder it may not be a good idea to be here on weekends. And although it's by the water, there's practically no view. Will recommend it for food, and will r

It's been at least 4 years since I've eaten at Klein's and it was as great as it was then. I love this place! I love sitting on the patio and looking out at the water. I love the casual and fun atmosphere and the great service. Most of all, I love the fried flounder and fried shrimp platter that I ordered. My flounder was the freshest imaginable. It tasted like it just came off the boat. The shrimp were the perfect size and cooked perfectly. My family and I have tried so many places at the shore, and we haven't found any fresh fish that compares to Klein's. I do have a slight criticism- which is that our waffle fries were not hot. Our fish was- which is much more important. We probably got some fries that had been sitting out for a while. The coleslaw was really good, but not cold enough,

We wanted seafood for the 4th this year, so we headed to the beach. We found Klein's as a relaxed, fun place for fish. We were able to eat overlooking the waterway and enjoyed the busy but down home atmosphere. However, the portions weren't very large. My husband ordered the lobster special, and there was very little meat in the tail. Otherwise, everything was delicious and wonderful!