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Parsons Seafood

About Us

6 Generations of Parsons

6 Generations of Parsons | Parsons Seafood, LLC

6 Generations of Parsons | Parsons Seafood, LLC

6 Generations of Parsons | Parsons Seafood, LLC

6 Generations of Parsons | Parsons Seafood, LLC

6 Generations of Parsons | Parsons Seafood, LLC

6 Generations of Parsons | Parsons Seafood, LLC

Our History

1. Daniel Mathis

2. E Walter Parsons Jr.

3. John Parsons

4. Dale Parsons Sr.

5. Dale Parsons Jr.

6. Natalie Yank-Parsons

History Of The Industry

For more than 100 years, the Parsons family has been the New Jersey shellfish industry leader in growing, harvesting, and delivering the highest quality Barnegat Bay clams and oysters to markets and restaurants throughout the tri-state area. 

Dale S. Parsons, fifth generation bayman and owner of Parsons Seafood, continues to build upon the Parsons Seafood heritage of providing the highest quality seafood, earning the trust of clients for generations. As part of his commitment to serving his clients the highest quality seafood, Dale developed at his Tuckerton oyster and clam hatchery, a private label custom oyster, the “Briny Piny,” a popular favorite among area restaurant chefs for its sweetness, briny taste, and generous tender meat. Dale’s science-driven mission in stewardship of Barnegat Bay guides his ongoing partnerships with universities and federal agencies, and inspires every facet of his wholesale and retail business.

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Clients

From industry giants, such as New York’s Fulton Fish Market, to Philadelphia’s Liberty Fish and Samuels & Sons, to Wakefern Food Corp (the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States) to the hottest and most popular shore area restaurants, such as The Black Whale, The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House, Mud City Crab House, top chefs and wholesale buyers have trusted Parsons for many generations. And we earn that trust every day by providing shellfish that are sustainably cultivated, planted, harvested and delivered directly under the strictest commitment to quality, taste and freshness. We have always been and are fully committed to our more than 100-year reputation for giving our clients the best in the bay.

Best raw seafood for clams oysters and crabs when available.. #1 spot on the coast. Great service great ownership and just overall the best people that care about the bay.

- Tom Stevenson

Had the absolute best clams today. I had ordered 50 for myself and 50 for my sister. Needless to say, she never got to see hers. Halfway through I ordered another 200 specials for tomorrow!

- Amy Masker

I live in walking distance to Parsons. Blessed to have such great seafood and friendly people as part of Tuckerton Beach. By far the best clams and scallops in South Jersey!!

- James Jurgelewicz

Always the freshest clams and oysters, and priced just right! We always pick up a couple of bags for parties, throw them on the grill and everyone loves them… they disappear faster than we can serve them.

- Nicole Griffin

Have been a customer since 2002. The clams and oysters are same-day fresh and as Jack Parsons always said, “They are so good, you can eat them shell and all.” Dale is doing a great job keeping the legacy going forward. Don’t forget to make a little time to play some ball with Emma.

- Andy