Gary's Down East Seafood
$ • Seafood
Hours:
7610 NC-306 S, Arapahoe
(252) 249-1905
About Gary's Down East Seafood
Customers' Favorites
Gary's Down East Seafood Reviews
I tried to call and order lunch today and told not to call them after being hung up on twice so I will never eat there again it is a shame that a place of business is so rude and doesn't except a call in order for lunch
We actually went to the restaurant that started my love for food. Where I learned to cook the perfect shrimp and learned to cook steaks by look and feel rather than time. Gary Hardison was my teacher and started it all. We at at Gary’s Downeast restaurant and the food was amazing as well as the service. I had the yellow fin tuna with asparagus my love had the three way seafood with clams shrimp and scallops and everything was cooked perfectly. Way to go Johnny Griffin, Alton...read full review
My husband and I have been patrons of Garys Seafood for 15 years and have always immensely enjoyed it until tonight. We have to drive 34 miles roundtrip to eat there and tonight it was a grave disappointment. As an accomplished cook, we both ordered the jumbo lump crapmeat appetizer sautéed in butter, which usually is a gastronomic delight, but tonight, was on the verge of spoilage with a strong iodized aftertaste. In addition, I ordered a Caesar salad with blackened shrimp....read full review
Menu
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 7:30PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 7:30PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 7:30PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 7PM |
Gary's Down East Seafood is a popular local restaurant known for its excellent service and delicious seafood dishes. The menu features classic favorites such as hush puppies, shrimp scampi, and the signature Downeast Burger, all praised for their great taste. Recent reviews highlight the fresh and flavorful popcorn shrimp lunch plate and crab cakes, which are noted for having little filler. The warm and inviting atmosphere makes it a pleasant place to enjoy a meal, with the hostess managing the floor with a friendly demeanor. Generous portions are a common theme, and the house salad and southern sides receive compliments. While the experience can sometimes be inconsistent, Gary's Down East Seafood remains a local favorite for those seeking delicious seafood close to home.