Oyster Creek Restaurant And Boat Bar

Our favorite go to restaurant locally! Is situated in the back bay area off the road offbeat. Our waitress was Anastasia, a lovely, energetic, friendly on point server. From the very beginning, she made us feel welcomed. She was absolutely amazing and that we did not have to ask for anything. Whether our water needed refilling, napkins, additional dressing, etc. Once again, our food choices remain the same shrimp scampi for him and the Eastern Shore for me. You're a winner with any choice you make!!! The key lime pie is a must every time!!

This wonderful Inn still holds onto its charm of the Pine Barrens where the marsh and pine trees converge. Everyone wants to visit a slice of Jersey Devil history-even Guy Fieri filmed a segment of "3 D"'s here.
Our group was here for the "7 Fishes" on Christmas Eve. It was a wonderful meal that we talked about for days.
The menu had a good selection for those who prefer shellfish over fish, like myself. We were all pleased by the flavor, freshness and perfect preparation of each dish.
The selections included: Manhattan Clam Chowder, Jersey Devil Shrimp, Calamari (Best ever in years & it's the real deal!), Salmon with crab, Brie & Balsamic drizzle to knock your socks off! Scallops tasted as if they just were out of the water fresh, Deviled Clams. Desserts were wrapped: Rice pudding & Lemon Cake.
Our servers paced each course so that we were not rushed and enjoyed every bite. Grateful to have had a wonderful evening with longtime friends at our favorite restaurant that still has South Jersey charm.
No reservations. Large group only one credit card allowed.

Came here for lunch today and had the snapper turtle soup. The soup has a rich and bold flavor. It’s as jersey as one could get next to eating pork roll. It’s one of only two restaurants in the area that you can drive and boat to. Beautiful views of the wetlands and bay. It’s next to an active oyster fishing depot. Great place to grab a bite when you are in the area. Definitely something for everyone on the menu.

Nice relaxed eatery on the water. Bar, restaurant, and outside seating. Casual food on the menu plus sushi made fresh on the premises. Boats can pull up at the dock and passengers can enjoy a cold drink and a meal. Plenty of parking for those coming by car or motorcycle. Nice view of the water.

Stopped in for some fresh seafood tonight and we were not disappointed. The oysters on the half shell were amazing as were the broiled scallops and the stuffed Atlantic flounder. Too bad we live 2,500 miles away so a repeat visit will have to wait until we’re back in this neck of the woods.

I'm going for all 5's because the views were breathtaking at sunset, the wait of 30 minutes flew by with drinks on the deck outside and the food was really good. It's a neat place, excellent location and feels very family friendly which I like.

Marina type of restaurants are interesting and this one is a stand-out given the remote location and a big sky/water view. Friendly staff, good food. Had Pop-Pop's littleneck clams and flounder stuffed with crab, wife loved her salmon cooked rare with lump crab.

Recommended. Can't say enough great things about this place, with one exception-will get to later. Great setup on the water. Can drive up on a boat if wanted. Food is really fabulous. I have tried a handful of things here but always come back to the blackened seared tuna steak. It is the best, each time, I have ever had. Really neat location, especially at sunset. Laid back, efficient, good people. Very reasonable prices for the large portions of fresh food you get. Huge menu with a lot of choice. The one detraction is that they will not split checks at all for a table. They will take credit cards but only one for a table. So if you are splitting a check, bring cash and keep track of your bill.

This Restaurant holds a huge spot in my families hearts and holds lots of great memories with my family ever since I was little! They have the best food here and I recommend giving it a shot if you are in the area in New Jersey!! They have the nicest staff and we were lucky to have a seat 5 minutes after we walked in!

We both had Kona Big Wave drafts. They were crisp, cold and delicious. The onion rings were great, as were the clams casino and the parmesan crusted crab cakes. The fried flounder sandwich was not available, so we opted for the Carolina style pulled pork sandwich. It was tangy, spicy and piled high on a fresh roll. The vibe is great, our server was super friendly and very helpful. The views a wonderful, and it's so relaxing, you can't help feeling at home.

I’ve been wanting to come here since I came across their menu a few months ago. We had a long drive ahead of us to get home from AC, and I am SO glad we stopped for a bite here. It ended up being a major highlight of our trip! every single thing we ordered off the menu was outstanding. My bff and I were so full but couldn’t stop eating! I loved the view of the bay from our table. I can’t forget to mention Anastasia, who provided us with excellent service. And hats off to the bartender for the delicious drinks!

It was my first time here and I had the flounder special. It was phenomenal! My aunt and uncle had the copper river sockeye salmon special and they raved about it as well. Amazing food and great service. I highly recommend!

All of the food is great! The sushi here is very good! Especially the filet roll. You’d never think it’s a sushi place, but they have it! The calamari was also excellent. If you eat outside or on the porch you have a nice view. The staff is nice and on top of everything!

Oyster Creek was a great find! We got a table right away, and the menu was wonderful. The views front the outside decks were beautiful near sunset. My seafood was perfect and my husband's blackened tuna was delicious! It's a little outdated, and the food presentation could be better, but the food is stellar!

We waited about 35 minutes and enjoyed a drink in the bar area it was very busy Sunday afternoon.

One of the owners was working the podium well.

We were seated at a nice table in a crowded dining room and our server was right on us I think her name was cam or cami she was super server Toni’s and handled us well all night.

We ordered clams on Half shell clean cold and fresh perfect…

We ordered creamy clam chowder hod clammy excellent.

Ordered Manhattan it was ok more like a gravy than a tomato based soup and lite on clams and taste it was ok not great.

Ordered two dinner specials the fried lobster tail with jersey corn on cob excellent cooked perfect and flavorful.

I got a fried flounder special over wild rice with mushrooms broccoli rabe and capes and wine it was probably the best dish I have had out ever. Perfect balance of flavors and the dish was executed perfectly crisp fish rice cooked perfects and the vegetable bite size and a chefs herb butter on top of the fish pulled it all together.

Well done and thank you !

This place is awesome. The vibe is great. The food is fantastic, and the staff is very friendly. The oc burger was rated one of the top burgers in NJ by the NJ DOT this summer, and it is well deserving of that. The lobster poutine fries are also a must. They're a tad expensive, but it's worth it, and most of the other dishes are not overpriced at all. 100% worth the trip

Great food had king crab . This is a gem, nestled by the bay areas close to smithville village. Can see turtles crossing and swimming. I wish they bring back blue crabs back!

Excellent food, great menu selections. Service was great. Our waitress was very attentive and personable. Every employee you walked by greeted you and said good bye on the way out. Atmosphere is exactly what to expect from a crabhouse along the waterways of the Jersey Shore. The place is large with a lot of different dining areas. Great water views of Edwin B Forsyth wildlife management areas.

Been coming here for years. Laid-back oyster house directly in the marsh. Beautiful location. Food always delicious. Tried Chef Scott's Stuffed Salmon (pictured)
Signature dish filled with brie and crab, topped with asparagus and balsamic butter sauce over wild rice.

I came here on a whim the other night and was so glad I did. It’s not a fancy place, but the food was great, the service perfect, and the views spectacular. You drive down through the preserve to get here. We were treated to a thunderstorm while dining on the screened in porch. Highly recommend checking this place out if you’re in the area.