Popular NJ seafood restaurant has closed for good

It's been well-documented that New Jersey has had some big-time restaurants close in the last calendar year.

Some of your local favorites might have bit the dust in 2023, but maybe you have a new favorite one to find in 2024.

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Well, it can't be this restaurant in North Jersey, unfortunately, because they officially closed their doors this week.

But before we get to that, let us look back at some big ones that closed in 2023.

Restaurants that closed in New Jersey During 2023

Here are some of the restaurants that closed their doors around New Jersey in 2023 listed alphabetically. Did your favorite restaurant close in 2023? Contact reporter Dan Alexander at Dan.Alexander@townsquaremedia.com.

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We can add another restaurant to that list because the Oceanaire Seafood Room in Hackensack officially closed its doors this week.

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Boozyburbs.com reported that the seafood joint and bar closed its doors for good on Jan. 23.

According to Boozy Burbs, the restaurant's menu featured a raw bar, soups, salads, seafood-heavy appetizers and entrees along with a steakhouse selection for the non-seafood eater.

They were constantly on Wine Spectators annual restaurant awards, being on the list from 2017 through 2023 according to the post.

The restaurant was located in The Shops at Riverside, which has seen some struggles with restaurants in the last year. A restaurant called The Grill closed down in 2023, located in the same plaza.

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It's unclear what will be filling the vacant lot now, but whatever it is should hope it has the same decade-long run that Oceanaire did.

We're seeing far too many restaurants close their doors, whether it be because of labor costs or price hikes forcing people to stay home and eat. The restaurant business has started taking a hit in the Garden State.

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An amazing NJ restaurant in a historic building

If you've never been to Lambertville, you're really missing out on a true gem of a town in New Jersey.

And if you've never been to Lambertville Station you're missing out on a really great restaurant in a truly historic building.

It's housed in the building that acted as the Lambertville train station dating back to 1867.

The building and the town went through its tough times, but for the last 40 years, Lambertville Station has been serving diners in a casual upscale atmosphere with excellent food.

Last year a prominent restaurant group called Genesis Hospitality took over the historic dining spot and they've continued the excellence that has made this place a must-go-to spot anytime you're in town.

The menu consists of varied contemporary American favorites with plenty of options.

The food and the service are excellent and are a good fit for couples, families, and special occasions.

There is a first-class Inn on the property on the river across the parking lot if you want to stay over.

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The post above reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5's Kyle Clark. Any opinions expressed are his own.

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