BYOB down the shore series: Mike's Seafood

Photo: www.sea-isle.net

These two words are synonymous with the Jersey Shore BYOB diner who likes to sit on a bayside dock and drain a sixpack with a side of lobster crackers. 

Mike's Seafood, with locations in Ocean City and Sea Isle, NJ, serves up whatever type of fish your heart desires - fried or steamed.  Their standard list of starters includes the usual Onion Rings, Jalapeno Poppers, Buffalo Shrimp and Old Bay Fries and continues on to the less common Fresh Fried Crab Balls and Clam Srips. 

Choose from soups like Lobster Bisque, Cream of Crab, or the Clam Chowders, and perhaps a bucket of steamed Muscles or Clams. 

Entree favorites include the South End Combo (fried shrimp, scallops, and flounder with french fries), the Crabby Combo (Alaskan King Crab Claws & Snow Crab Legs with an ear of corn and coleslaw in an Old Bay butter sauce), and the 3 Lobster Tail Dinner (3 four oz Lobster Tails with an ear of corn, Baby Red Potatoes, cole slaw and drawn butter.)  Some of the other offerings are the Fresh Long Island Oysters, Nantucket Sea Scallops, Gulf Shrimp and Jersey Flounder and Sauteed Jumbo Lump Crab Meat.  Most entree items come fried, steamed, or in a sandwich on a Potato roll.  The classic chicken fingers, burgers and dogs are also available for those who don't do seafood.

Note that the Ocean City location does not allow alcohol, as the town is dry.  If you're looking to Bring Your Own, go with the Sea Isle location.  You can also order fresh seafood delivery on their website!  Check it out.

 Mike's Fish and Seafood Market(609-263-3458) is located at 4222 Park Rd in Sea Isle City, NJ 08243.  Mike's in Ocean City (609-399-3474) is at 208 E. 55th at West Avenue.  Delivery is available and they also provide a Catering Service (609-263-4342).