Both cultures love seafood and big flavors, and we’re all the better for it. The Vietnamese and Cajun combo might sound crazy but, Vietnam was once a French colony and the Cajuns are descended from French settlers. (Photo credit: Beclaws is a seafood boil restaurant with its own take: it combines traditional Vietnamese and Cajun flavors into one delicious net of your favorite seafood. This restaurant is the definition of “luxurious seafood”, their slogan, and the team has plans to open a second location in Bloomfield later this summer. The crab leg clusters are smothered in generous amounts of garlic and butter, an order of crispy Cajun-spiced fries gets topped with creamy crabmeat, and the rasta pasta (creamy jerk sauce) is topped with blackened salmon or even lobster tails. (Photo credit: on Thee Way is part restaurant, part hookah lounge, and 100% flavor-filled. To try something hot instead, the encebollado ( “oniony” in English ) is a traditional fish stew made with yucca root and topped with pickled onions. The menu spotlights many styles of ceviche, from the classic to the creative –go with the classic cold shrimp or conch ceviche, or a combination of both. Ceviche is raw fish cured with the acid from citrus juices it’s marinated in. Brisas Del Mar Cevicheria | 350 Bloomfield Avenueīrisas Del Mar Cevicheria is an Ecuadorian restaurant where ceviche really shines. Pro tip: The Seafood Lovers Festival is a tower for two and can easily be shared by four people as an appetizer. Cockles, steamed octopus, codfish cakes, and paella are classics from the Iberian region that shine at Allegro. (Photo credit: bright and airy restaurant in the heart of the Ironbound district adds a Portuguese twist to its seafood-centric menu. Newark Allegro Seafood Grill | 58 Kossuth Street Start with bacon-wrapped scallops and oysters Rockefeller and then sample a little bit of everything with the mixed grilled seafood platter, which has lobster tails, scallops, shrimp, and octopus. The team picks up its stock daily from Hunts Point NY. (Photo credit: only way to get seafood fresher than at Caldwell Seafood Market & Cafe would be to catch it yourself. Caldwell Caldwell Seafood Market & Cafe | 390 Bloomfield Avenue The large outdoor patio is the perfect setting for enjoying a meal outside or having a few cocktails and appetizers. (Photo credit: Steak and Seafood House family owned and operated, and serves up an eclectic mix of dishes like ceviche, Thai chili shrimp, and lobster tails. Don’t forget the flourless chocolate cake for a sweet ending! Bloomfield Bloomfield Steak & Seafood House | 409 Franklin Street Start the evening with some oysters and crab cocktail from the raw bar or sushi selection and then try the sea scallops or paella as entrees. (Photo credit: Walnut Street staple is the perfect place for a date night or intimate celebration. Read More: Mastriano Quality Market: A Bloomfield Staple for 55 Years Halcyon Brasserie | 144 Walnut Street The best part is, Jack’s is open all year round, so the deliciousness doesn’t have to end just because summer does. Even the weekend brunch menu is filled with lobster. It has everything from lobster rolls to lobster grilled cheese to lobster mac and cheese to lobster bisque. (Photo credit: all things lobster, go no further than Jack’s Seafood Shack. Wait staff is excellent too.Jack’s Seafood Shack | 718 Bloomfield Avenue "This is one of our favorite places to eat. We alerted the manager of our overwhelmingly wonderful evening." TripAdvisor Review, 2023 Our server was very patient and attentive. ![]() But the atmosphere had me the minute we walked in the door." Google Review, 2023 ![]() I have to say we really enjoyed our meal. ![]() Nice selection of appetizers: you must try the deviled eggs! Friendly and knowledgeable service." Google Review, 2023 Great food, both beef and seafood, and always done right. "My idea of the perfect steakhouse! Love the ambiance. Our steaks were cooked perfectly and their baked potatoes were delish!" Google Review, 2023 They definitely did not disappoint and I’m glad she brought me. "My best friend brought me here for the first time after trying to get me to come here for a while. Thank you Chop House! We’ll be back!" Google Review, 2023 The pork chops are the best ever! Thick and crusted like a steak! The Parmesan spinach complimented the chop very well! We had a wonderful holiday meal with our kids. "Ian was a fantastic waiter and the food was terrific. Our waitress and all staff we came in contact with were super nice." Google Review, 2023 The food and the service were incredible!! The restaurant was very clean and cozy. "My husband and I celebrated our 23rd anniversary. Served hot and delicious." TripAdvisor, 2021
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