The bustling town of Princeton always has a fantastic restaurant scene, and one of the best might completely slip under your radar. That’s because it doesn’t look like a restaurant at all – it looks like a hole-in-the-wall grocery and fish market on busy Nassau Street. But this tiny grocery usually has a crowd – and they’re not just here to pick up fish for the grill at home. Nassau Street Seafood & Produce Company also has a lunch menu offering fried and grilled seafood at a reasonable price, and the daily specials and old standards have picked up a huge audience in this always-bustling town. You’ll want to get there early, line up, and then dig into your fish or seafood from the best tiny restaurant in New Jersey in an unusual environment!
From the buckets of fruit to the hand-written specials, Nassau Street Seafood & Produce Co. looks more like a neighborhood grocery than a restaurant.
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As you step in, you’ll see a full fish counter with fresh fish and unique seasoned preparations, along with seafood salads and dips.
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But what’s that at the end of the narrow hole-in-the-wall grocery? It’s not just a cashier - it’s the grocery’s popular lunch counter.
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You’ll usually see a line of hungry students and workers, ready to wait for a taste of the restaurant’s flash-fried fish and seafood.
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The most popular options here are sandwiches - including Po’ Boys and fish tacos that are among the best in New Jersey.
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Avoiding fried food? Most fish options can be had grilled, and are no less flavorful and indulgent.
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The bread is often described as a highlight, and you can take your choice home to make your own sandwich once you buy some fish for the grill.
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No seating? No problem. Next door’s Blue Point Grill - owned by the same company - has outdoor seating for you to enjoy your sandwich safe from the elements.
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Have you eaten at Nassau Street Seafood & Produce Company’s lunch counter? Let us know about your visit to this tiny restaurant in New Jersey in the comments section, and tell us about your must-buy specials! You can find out more on the official website and Facebook page. For another elite seafood restaurant in the most humble of locations, why not pay a visit to the Keyport Fishery?
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Address: Nassau Street Seafood & Produce Co., 256 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08542, USA
