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Howard's Seafood Restaurant, Beach Haven Terrace, NJ

Howard's Seafood Restaurant

4.6
4.6
1313 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
What started as just a counter and a few tables has grown into a place where generations come together to celebrate summer at the Jersey Shore! Famous for the Original French Fried Lobster and award winning chowder, Howard's has been serving Long Beach Island visitors and locals since 1950!
Staying true to our family roots while keeping up with culinary trends. Fresh seafood and harbor side dining go hand in hand when you’re on Long Beach Island. At Howard’s, we combine our love of seafood with a charming ambiance to make for a delicious and memorable dining experience.

After a long day at the beach, come by and relax, and enjoy the tradition of Howard’s Restaurant.

MENU HIGHLIGHTS:
*The Original French Fried Lobster
*Award Winning Clam Chowder
*Orange-Miso Glazed Scallops
*Pecan Flounder

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Seasonal Hours Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (609) 492-2319
  • Website
    http://howardsrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Kevin Sparks

Menu

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What 1,313 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Ocean

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Ocean

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Howard's Seafood Restaurant offers a consistently delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." This beloved LBI staple is renowned for its fresh seafood, including standout dishes like French Fried Lobster. While the ambiance is lively and occasionally loud, the welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff make it a cherished family tradition.

1,313 Reviews

  1. Pat

    Atlantic City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first time at Howard’s (and we’ve had a house on the island for 23+ years), boy have we missed out! Started with oysters on the half shell - nice size and good. Salads with lots of blue cheese crumbles were great - plates cleaned. One of us had the French fried lobster we heard so much about and the other two had blackened scallops (one had a side of fried lobster.) The lobster serving is large and it was delicious! The scallops are not the larger size we normally get on the island but there were eight of them in the serving - the guys both remarked on how good they were. No room for dessert. We’ll be back with a bottle or two of wine or a few beers. Friendly service was much appreciated.

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  2. Stephen

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is average for the price. Crabcake reminded me of something you'd get at a diner.

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  3. Dennis

    New York City

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as usual! See ya next year when you reopen!

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  4. liz

    New York City

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoy Howards every time we dine there. The fish is always fresh and delicious. Last night both my husband and I had the halibut. We also love that a salad is included with the meal and don't forget to get a slice of the key lime pie for dessert.

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  5. arlene

    New York City

    39 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious and beautifully prepared. Our waiter was very attentive and made sure everything came out as we ordered. The noise level was a problem, though. We had difficulty hearing our dinner partners across the table.

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  6. Nancy and Ed

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice staff Nice menu Wild rice and broccoli was bland

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  7. Jim

    New York City

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Howards is our favorite restaurant on LBI. It’s our go to place for great food and local support. We are never disappointed at Howards and everything from hostess to servers are always friendly and attentive. Our server Jim tonight was excellent.

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  8. Christine

    Atlantic City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always consistently great. Service, food, ambiance is outstanding. We have enjoyed Howard's for 50 years. The wonderful staff has always been polite!, efficient and courteous.

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  9. Robert

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The waitresses were efficient and pleasant, and the food was superb!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. Fresh oysters , crispy calamari .The scallops were perfect as was the tuna.

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FAQs

Howard's Seafood Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 492-2319.

Howard's Seafood Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1313 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Not bookable

This restaurant is open seasonally. Unfortunately, it is currently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Howard's Seafood Restaurant

13500 Baltic Avenue, Beach Haven Terrace, NJ 08008

Additional information

  • Area
    Beach Haven
  • Hours of Operation
    Seasonal Hours Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Kevin Sparks
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
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