Long Valley Restaurant Named Among Best For Seafood In NJ: Report

LONG VALLEY, NJ — It's no surprise that New Jersey has excellent seafood, with numerous options along the coast, but one of the best places to get seafood appears to be right here in Long Valley.

Local restaurant Chesapeake Tavern recently made the Best in NJ's 2023 list for the best seafood restaurants in New Jersey.

According to Best of NJ, Chesapeake Tavern offers an updated take on the menu of its predecessor, Chesapeake Bay Seafood Co. The restaurant serves a variety of seafood and land-based dishes, but they specialize in a few classics and favorites.

"Our menu features a variety of oysters, fish-n-chips, shrimp & grits, spicy tuna tartare, Alaskan king crab legs, surf-n-turf and so much more- there is something for everyone," the restaurant said.

Chesapeake Tavern is located at 1 West Mill Road, in a historic building in the center of Long Valley. Their seafood is delivered daily to ensure the freshest quality food for all customers, according to the restaurant's website.

Washington Township Mayor Matthew Murello recently congratulated the local business on the accomplishment, saying, "please join me in congratulating one of my favorites, Long Valley’s Chesapeake Tavern, on being recognized as one of BestofNJ.com’s best seafood restaurants."

The Chesapeake Bay Seafood Co. opened in Long Valley in the early 1980s in the historic Long Valley Inn building and provided fresh seafood in a relaxed setting. The restaurant eventually closed, only to be reopened in 2012 by Keith Holmes, with the blessing of Swift Seaman, the original Chesapeake owner, the restaurant's website said.

The new Chesapeake Tavern serves as an ode to the old Chesapeake Bay Seafood Company, bringing a modern twist to old and classic dishes.