Spring on the Jersey Shore is a great time – it’s before the massive summer crowds arrive, and it’s when the seasonal businesses open for business and the whole place starts to feel alive again. This always feels like the perfect time for me to go and explore some of the charming small towns – and have a meal at my favorite waterfront restaurant in Belmar, NJ, Klein’s Fish Market. The name isn’t just a throwback, though – this is actually a fully functioning fish market selling some of the freshest fish in the state. But it’s also your portal to an attached restaurant with an amazing outdoor patio offering an incredible view of the Shark River. The restaurant serves the same amazing seafood as the market, prepped with an expert touch. It’s the perfect place to spend a breezy spring or summer day and let the beauty of the water sweep over you.

Many Belmar residents are used to getting fresh fish for cooking at home from Klein's, but the market is also known for its amazing restaurant.
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The restaurant has a full indoor dining room, but when the weather is nice, it's the perfect place to dine out on the patio.
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Klein's is proud of its seafood, so it's no surprise that many of the best dishes are simply prepared and let the bounty of the fresh seafood stand out.
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There are plenty of light options packed with flavor, making them perfect for a hot day.
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The restaurant has also introduced a delicious sushi menu - ideal for when you're serving some amazing fresh fish!
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The patio is a great place to sit outside and sip on a bloody mary with your food on a nice day.
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The Shark River might be pretty busy, but we love this unique Jersey view, and this is an amazing place to see it.
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Have you dined at Klein’s Fish Market on the water? Let us know about your visit to this waterfront restaurant in Belmar, NJ in the comments section – what did you eat, and did you take any fresh fish home from the market? You can see the whole menu on the Klein’s Fish Market website, and follow the Klein’s Fish Market Facebook page for up-to-the-minute details on what they have planned for this season. This place is just the start of all the fun things to do in Belmar, so if you’re looking for a home base in the area, we highly recommend booking a room at the Tandem Bike Inn, one of the shore’s best bed-and-breakfasts.

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Klein's Fish Market, 708 River Rd, Belmar, NJ 07719, USA