I don 't know if they 're under new ownership or management, but something major has changed because the food quality has REALLY declined. I hate to say this because it 's been a favorite in my family for many years. This was my first time here in probably about a year. The clams oreganata were chewy and bland, served without lemon. It was hard to get anyone 's attention to ask for some since there were only three servers there doing everything. No host, no busser, no manager on a summer Sunday. The mussels marinara on special were also chewy and just had a funky taste. The (only) one that I ate had sand in it. I had to tell them and they took it off, which I hate doing, but it had to be don...
What a change! It's been a while since I had been to peters fishery but was in the area the other day to order takeout for some friends visiting. I don't know if it is new management but a lot of things changed. There are fresh flowers throughout the restaurant and it has a really nice clean air smell. My biggest pet peeve is walking into a restaurant and stinking of food afterward, but it smelled clean in there. The menu looks very different. I noticed that the same fried combination platters are still available but there was a lot of fun appetizers and a bistro type menu and a lot of new salads. We ordered this shrimp and avocado spring roll app that was incredible. Our entrees were really...
Giving this place one star is generous. My boyfriend and I recently moved to the Matawan area and decided to try Peters Fishery after work. It was a Monday and the billboard outside offers all-you-can-eat crab legs on Mondays and Tuesdays . We were told that it was unavailable but were not given a reason why. I decided to go with the Stuffed Flounder. The fish was dry and chewy and the stuffing was salty and cold. Honestly the best (and probably the only edible) part of that dish was the baked potato. My boyfriend got scallops and shrimp over pasta. It looked promising when it arrived to the table, but one bite revealed that it was nothing more than a jarred, overly sweet sauce with overcook...
I would leave zero stars if I could. My dad I were really craving Lobster Bisque Soup so we thought what better place than a fishery! We went around 7pm I would say, the place was as empty as could be, which surprised me. We placed our order and couldn 't believe the lobster bisque that was served to us. It was BROTH. NOTHING was in it! It wasn 't even thick broth, it was colored water. I had worked in 3 restaurants, and we are extremely easy-going people. But this was just not worth the $7. There was nothing to it at all. I think this is the only thing we have ever sent back from any restaurant. We found it weird that when the server came back, she wasn 't exactly surprised that we were sen...
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On my first visit, I ordered the stuffed flounder with classic sides—baked potato and broccoli. The flounder was filled with crabmeat, which I found delicious. However, the crabmeat's flavor overshadowed some of the flounder's taste, making it hard to say whether that was a positive or negative aspect.
The service was quite good. The waitress took the time to go over the extensive menu with me, which offered a wide variety of seafood dishes, as well as options for those who prefer meat (like my wife). She even brought out some appetizer samples to give me a better idea of what their dishes look like.
For a small diner-style restaurant, this place is definitely a hidden gem. I'm hesitatin...
One of the great things about this restaurant is that they offer both fried and broiled seafood. The broiled option is fantastic for those who are gluten-free, and I thoroughly enjoyed my platter. The fried shrimp is butterflied, which is a nice touch. You get to choose a side, with coleslaw, cocktail sauce, and tartar sauce included. My family thought the food was excellent.
The service was friendly as soon as we walked in. There are many advantages to this place: you can call in your order, enjoy either broiled or fried seafood, choose your sides, pay with credit cards, dine in if you prefer, and there's even a seafood counter if you want to make your own meal at home. Plus, there’s a ded...
It just wasn't good. Boring menu. Average food at best. I got the Neptune special. I will say the broiled flounder was fresh. All the food was fresh. We both just felt ourselves eating more cole slaw and our baked potato then our meals. For a first Friday in lent I would have expected a wait at a fish restaurant. I guess I now know why there wasn't. I've been to Petes before. I liked it just marginally better the time in the past so I should say I'm not surprised. Worst $50 spent in a while.
I had the experience of eating here for both lunch and dinner. My initial review of 5 stars was for the dinner staff chef/waitress). I went back this week for lunch and was completely taken a back by the difference in both the food and the wait staff. My order was under-cooked and had not much flavor. I was not a happy camper this past weekend. :
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Overall, it was a great experience. The food was excellent, prices were reasonable, and the service was attentive. The portion sizes were generous as well. The lunch menu is only available on weekdays, so weekend prices are a bit higher. The chowders we tried—Caribbean and New England—were delicious and full of flavor.
This place is a good place to get fresh fish at a reasonable price if you are not at the Jersey shore. They have specials everyday and their lunch menu is basically their dinner menu just half the portion at 2/3 the price. Service has always been excellent and fish always fresh. I recommend them.
