15 Best Seafood Restaurants near Buxton

Rusty's Surf & Turf Seafood • $$
47355 North Carolina Hwy 12 HWY, Buxton

Customers` Favorites

Our New Low Country Shrimp & Grits
Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna Steak
Hushpuppy Crusted Oysters
Kids Chicken Tenders
Fried Green Tomatoes
Sesame Seared Tuna
Sweet Potato Fries
Shrimp Fettuchini
Shrimp and Grits
Shrimp Linguine

“Gracious people, excellent food and one of the best cocktails I’ve had all year (Campfire). Highly recommend and can’t wait to come back next year!“

4.5 Superb307 Reviews
Sandbar & Grille, inc. Seafood • $$
49252 North Carolina Hwy 12, Buxton

Customers` Favorites

Fried Shrimp with French Fries
Crab Stuffed Flounder
Fried Seafood Platter
Shrimp & Crab Alfredo
Blackened Scallops
Mozzarella Chicken
Stuffed Shrimp
Fried Flounder
Steamed Shrimp
Potato Skins

“Wonderful dinner and so delicious! We decided to have a bunch of different things from the appetizer menu and share. The blackened scallops were amazing!!!! The staff were very attentive and the food came out fast! Definitely will be back next time we vacation down here!“

4.3 Superb123 Reviews
Cafe Pamlico Fine Dining • $$$
49684 North Carolina Hwy 12, Buxton

Customers` Favorites

Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee
California Eggs Benedict
Lobster Crab Bisque
Chicken and Waffle
Scallop Carbonara
Pamlico Breakfast
Catch of the Day
Shrimp and Grits
Pan Seared Tuna
Seared Scallops

“The views from the outdoor seating area are stunning and the food and drinks are incredible! But, what really made it perfect to dine here for our 10th Anniversary was having Trey as our server. He's such a genuinely kind person and took excellent care of us!“

4.7 Superb347 Reviews
Buxton Munch Co American • $
Osprey Shopping Center, North Carolina Hwy 12, Buxton

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos
The Mermaid Quesadilla
Crabby Pattie Sandwich
Blackened Shrimp Tacos
Jerk Crabby Patty Wrap
Blackened Fish Tacos
Old Bay Shrimp Tacos
Shrimp Corn Chowder
Crabcake Sandwich
Cheese Quesadilla

“I love this restaurant. The staff are friendly and inviting. The food is obviously made to order with fresh ingredients. I got the roll your own tacos with blackened Mahi Mahi, a cup of shrimp and corn chowder, and sweet potato waffle fries. I also got baklava for dessert BUT that isn’t always available so I felt special especially because it was the day before my birthday.“

4.5 Superb107 Reviews
Cockeyed Clam Restaurant American • $$
47048 North Carolina Hwy 12, Buxton

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp Scallops Crab over Penne with Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce
Key Lime Pie and Cheesecake with Blueberry Sauce
Fried Shrimp Fries Hush Puppies and Coleslaw
Filet with Stuffed Shrimp Scalloped Potatoes
Flash Fried Calamari with Red Chili Sauce
New We New England Clam Chowder Soup
Fried Oyster Appetizer
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Fried Seafood Platter
Basket of Hushpuppies

“While at the OBX for our annual family vacation, we visited the CC for dinner. Always the best! The raw oysters were the best we ever had and the mignonette sauce excellent. Bring back the scallop puffs! See you next summer!“

4.5 Superb159 Reviews
Pop's Raw Bar Bar • $
48967 North Carolina Hwy 12, Buxton

Customers` Favorites

Lemon Pepper Steamed Scallops and Spicy Shrimp
Oysters on the Half Shell
Steamed Seafood for 2
Fried Oyster Sandwich
Crab Cake Sandwich
Blackened Scallops
Peel and Eat Shrimp
Wasabi Crab Bites
Crab Cake Nuggets
Blackened Shrimp

“LOVE this dive bar! Small place with a great selection of seafood and drinks! Lives the atmosphere! All the locals make you feel welcome! Cool decor and clean. The servers/bar tenders are great!
The food was delicious, especially the fries oysters! Would highly recommend this place! I will definitely be back the next time I’m in town!“

4.5 Superb108 Reviews
Outer Banks Boil Company Seafood • $$
41934 North Carolina Hwy 12 Space 5, Avon - 4.89 miles

Customers` Favorites

King Crab Legs
Seafood Broil
Seafood Boil

“🥰BEST! This was our first boil; they made it so easy and fun! Nicest people and so helpful! Definite must! Will do again every season! Everyone was so happy and full!“

4.9 Superb128 Reviews
Po House, Good Eats & Libations, Sound - Side Dining Seafood • $$
39450A North Carolina Hwy 12, Avon - 7.29 miles

Customers` Favorites

Blackened Grouper Catch of the Day
Mojo Fish \u0026 Chips
Fresh Catch of the Day
Mojo's Fish and Chips
Burrata Panzanella
Grain Bowl Vegan
Mojo Fish & Chips
Shrimp and Grits
Everything Tuna
Roasted Chicken

“This is my new favorite restaurant! The coconut fish curry is the best meal ive had in years!!!!! The service was superb!!“

4.6 Superb97 Reviews
Ketch 55 Seafood Grill Seafood • $$
40396 North Carolina Hwy 12, Avon - 6.35 miles

Customers` Favorites

Asian Tuna with Wasabi Mashed Potatoes Sautéed Spinach and Ponzu
Fried Goat Cheese with Baby Spinach and a Berry Compote
Chipotle Chicken Alfredo
Shrimp and Scallops
Shrimp and Oysters
Shrimp and Grits
Scottish Salmon
Smoked Tuna Dip
Shrimp & Grits
Seafood Combo

“Fish tacos were outstanding!!(mahi)“

4.3 Superb95 Reviews
Mad Crabber Restaurant Seafood • $$
40606 North Carolina Hwy 12, Avon - 6.15 miles

Customers` Favorites

Mad Crabber Spicy Shrimp
Chargrilled Fish Tacos
Mad Crabber Platter
Crab Cake Sandwich
Snow Crab Legs 1
Corn on the Cob
Snow Crab Legs
Steamed Shrimp
Chicken Tenders
Fried Scallops

“Fun and delicious. Second generation is doing it right! Be prepared for a wait but it’s worth a piping hot plate of seafood!!“

4.2 Good123 Reviews
Pangea Tavern American • $$
41001 North Carolina Hwy 12, Avon - 5.77 miles

Customers` Favorites

North Cackalacky Shrimp and Grits
Chipotle Chicken Parmesan
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Baked Oysters Rockefeller
Baja Mahi Fish Tacos Vo
Shrimp and Grits GF
Grouper Bites GFO
Sesame Seared Tuna
Tuna Poke Nachos
Classic Calamari

“This was our second time here but with more family and it did not disappoint. This was our last night of our vacation. Staff was friendly, our waitress was on it. Best service. Food and drinks were great. Live music was awesome. It was the perfect ending to a wonderful vacation.“

4.6 Superb144 Reviews
Dirty Dick's Crab House - Avon Seafood • $$
41934 North Carolina Hwy 12, Avon - 4.81 miles

Customers` Favorites

Trinity Platter with Dungeness Crab Legs
Fried Shrimp or Puppy Drum Basket
Sofrito Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Sno Crab Legs and Spicy Shrimp
Fried Scallops and Shrimp Combo
Fried Calamari N O Red Gravy
Pickled Olive Bloody Mary
Full Snow Crab Legs
Mariner's Platter
Fried Gator Tail

“Love this place! The food is great and the staff are amazing!!“

3.5 Good141 Reviews
Frisco Bay Coastal Grill Cocktail Bar • $$
54214 North Carolina Hwy 12, Frisco - 6 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fried Dill Pickles Spears
Carolina Fire Crab Dip
Salad with Added Shrimp
Fried Chicken Dinner
Fried Shrimp Dinner
Bacon Cheeseburger
Calamari Appetizer
Dozen Hushpuppies
Stuffed Flounder
Tres Leches Cake

“Really enjoyed our dinner here. All staff were super friendly and welcoming. Food was fantastic and so were the drinks.“

4.3 Superb182 Reviews
The Froggy Dog American • $$
40050 North Carolina Hwy 12, Avon - 6.69 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fried Oyster Platter
Homemade Hushpuppies
Catch of the Day
Albatross Burger
Coconut Shrimp
Fish and Chips
Blackened Tuna
Fish Sandwich
Chicken Wings
Fried Pickles

“Avon’s Froggy Dog is always a must when we’re in the OBX. The food is amazing, the service is fast and cheerful, and Liza makes the BEST Bloody Mary on the island. Go for the Sunday Brunch - you’ll be glad you did!“

4.3 Superb374 Reviews
Oceanas Bistro Bistros • $
40774 North Carolina Hwy 12, Avon - 5.97 miles

Customers` Favorites

Nachos with All the Fixin's
Sesame Seared Tuna
Crab Cake Sandwich
Fried Oysters
Fish and Chips
Fried Shrimp
Shrimp Tacos
Fried Pickles
Hush Puppies
Quesadillas

“Food and service were great. Got to visit on our last day. The place is always busy. Beware of parking it is a small lot.“

4.1 Good200 Reviews

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