Bergen Has Some of the State’s Best Seafood Restaurants

New Jersey may be known for its pizza, burgers, and bagels, but seafood remains one of the state’s strongest culinary categories—especially during the summer months.

NJ.com recently released its updated list of the 25 Best Seafood Restaurants in New Jersey for 2026 (Read Story), highlighting standout destinations from Cape May to North Jersey.

Only two Bergen County restaurants earned spots on the statewide ranking, with Oceanos in Fair Lawn landing near the very top of the list and Varka in Ramsey also earning recognition among the state’s best seafood destinations.

For those interested, the specific way the list was tabulated wasn’t shared with readers.

Oceanos (Website) ranked an impressive No. 2 statewide as NJ.com praised the Fair Lawn restaurant’s upscale-casual atmosphere, featuring white tablecloths, a cozy bar, and outdoor dining.

The publication highlighted the restaurant’s swordfish kebab, calling it “near-perfect,” and also singled out the seafood linguine with shrimp, scallops, mussels, and calamari in a fresh pomodoro sauce. Oceanos’ wine program was also noted, with NJ.com describing the restaurant’s wine list as “enviable.”

Coming in at No. 17, Varka in Ramsey (Website) was recognized for its commitment to freshness. NJ.com pointed to the restaurant’s philosophy of providing the shortest possible time “between the net and your plate.”

The publication also praised Varka’s stylish dining room, fresh seafood displays, Greek salad, saganaki, and swordfish kabob, which it described as a “highly recommended alternative” to more traditional meat kabobs.