Best seafood restaurants in Wildwood NJ?

For boardwalk fried seafood: Mack's Pizza is an institution and weirdly good. Also try the calamari at any of the Italian spots on the boardwalk — some are genuinely great.

The Crab Trap on Ocean Drive is a Wildwood institution for crabs. Get the steamed blue crabs by the dozen — messy, delicious, worth it. For a nicer sit-down dinner, try Dogtooth Bar & Grill in North Wildwood. For boardwalk eats, Blue Water Grill is solid for grilled fish.

Don't overlook the Cape May bay fishing boats — some restaurants serve truly local catch. Ask your hotel staff where the locals eat, not just the tourist spots. It's always a better answer.