33 Best Seafood Restaurants in Durham

“Great menu and flavorful food!“

“WOW THEY GIVE U LOTS OF FISH ON A SANDWISH BUN AND HOT RIGHT OUT THE GREASE VERY SATISFYING...“

“My go to seafood spot for years its never failed me“

“Made a reservation here a week ahead for a special occasion and was super excited to try it out. Our reservation was for 8pm and we arrived fifteen minutes early and didn’t get sat until around 8:30-8:45 but Being that I also work in the food industry and it’s Covid times, I didn’t see it as a big deal. I do wish I had snacked before hand though! They did send edamame to our table for the inconvenience once we were finally sat though which was a super nice and unnecessary gesture. Also, the ambience is lovely and super romantic. The best sushi I have ever had. So light and flavorful. We even got some dessert and I have to say the mochi doughnuts were to die for - I wish the chocolate sauce for dipping had been dark chocolate but that’s my personal preference. The only negative thing I have to say is it is a little pricey so it won’t be a regular spot for me personally but definitely a place to check out for special events or date nights.“

“Good eats and excellent hospitality!“

“This restaurant is in a strip mall that completely misleads the quality of this food. I just ordered some to be delivered, it was brought in a paper bag. Think of your seafood cooked in a flavorful soup, then ladled into a plastic bag, then into another plastic bag, then the bags are placed in a paper bag. Seems sketch, right? Probably the best seafood I've had in Durham. Never judge a book by the cover. This food was EXCEPTIONAL. It's tasty, it's messy, and it's worth it.“

“Muy buena comida y buen precio servio rápido y amable 😋😋“

“Great service and great food. We had a long, difficult week, and the kindness and wonderful food really lifted our spirits!“

“Great food, great service!“

“Great service good staff“

“The Seafood Box has catered two family events recently and the food was amazing! Very professional and courteous vendor to work with. We will definitely be using them again for future events!“

“Me and my Fiancée had a wonderful time here! We went here after getting engaged and they were accommodating to push our reservation back to allow us to take pictures. Our waitress Ruth was lovely and so much fun, she gave us good recommendations on what to order, for food and mocktails. The other staff were also friendly offering to take our photos. Great food and great staff. Would recommend this establishment for your special dates.“

“20250204 The Piney Point Grill is inside the Hilton Doubletree restaurant. So it was convenient in that I was staying at the hotel.
For dinner, I had a salad and grilled salmon with rice pilaf, all of which was good.
For breakfast, I had scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese, bacon, sausage, coffee, and orange juice off the buffet. The buffet may have been a bit overpriced for what I had; nevertheless, everything was warm/hot without being overcooked.“

“Outstanding service and atmosphere love it ten stars“

“Food is always delicious and plentiful“

“I have ordered several custom cakes for special occasions and they have all been delicious! I have a gluten and dairy intolerance and they do an amazing job accommodating both and taking the time to discuss with me my options for cake, frosting and filling flavors. The rest of my family (who can eat gluten and dairy) even LOVE these cakes. They say that they can't tell the difference! The chocolate cake is our favorite.“

“Just delicious and fantastic staff“

“The shrimp and scallops were superb! You gotta try this place!“

“Stumbled onto this gem today and had lunch. It was delicious and the staff were nice. 10/10 will come again.“

“Just had this for the very first time today! I had their catfish and it is out of this world GOOD!!!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!“

“Awesome folks, great products.“

“Amazing experience every time. I love everything I get. My favorite is magonada.“

“THE FOOD 🥘 IS DELICIOUS AND AMAZING!!!“

“The ONLY Mayflower in North Carolina Worth Your Time!
I've tried numerous Mayflower Seafood locations across North Carolina over the years, and let me be absolutely clear: NO ONE compares to the Chapel Hill location.
The food here is consistently amazing. They serve up classic Southern fried seafood exactly the way it should be—fresh, perfectly crisp, and never greasy. Whether it’s the shrimp, the oysters, or the flounder, the quality is always top-notch and truly delicious.
I treat this Chapel Hill location as its own unique restaurant because the quality, consistency, and overall experience set it miles apart from the rest. If you're craving Mayflower-style seafood, skip the others and make the drive to this one. You won't be disappointed.
This is the only Mayflower I recommend, and it has my highest approval.“

“Mixed feelings. Ordering on line was easy. Ordered 3 plates of French toast with eggs and sausage. Arrived and only had to wait a few minutes for my food. I asked for butter and was told they are all out after she looked in the fridge. I was disappointed because I like my French toast with butter. It’s a rare treat. When I asked how could a breakfast establishment be out of butter she then stated “we only include it if you ask”. Sooooo...I’m asking now? Also, there was no option to request butter on line. Every restaurant where I’ve ordered waffles, pancakes or French toast has just included butter. On the positive, the portions were large and the French toast was good. I did not like the way the eggs were made - scrambled with cheese just placed on top instead of mixed in.“

“The food is GREAT!!! Definitely some of the best Mexican food I’ve had in a long time.“

“We love this place, the service and the food excellent ! It's like going down the rabbit hole and coming out on the other side in Wonderland! Don't let the age or location of this building fool you. It's definitely worth a visit. This place has the best traditional tacos in all of Durham! The pineapple water is to die for, and each plate of tacos is served with pickled carrots and onions that will drive anyone mad! The staff is always so friendly and our food is always prepared promptly. This really is a family favorite and a must-have at least once or twice a month! I wish they would sell the pickled carrots by the gallon. LOL, they're that good!“

“buena musica y grupos locales“

“I love a good ribeye, Tony Roma's served me the best, most perfectly cooked, tender ribeye I have EVER eaten in my life! The mashed potatoes and green beans were perfect as well! This was a fantastic meal and our server Vee was fantastic as well. we left miserably full and we will be going back!“

“My dad used to take us as kids to this Captain D's when we lived in Durham (2000s). He moved to Graham, NC two years ago but he still travels to this restaurant at least once a month. Today, he invited my siblings and I to join him. This time we did not use one table like the old days, we needed three because we each have children of our own! It is always a pleasure dining in because the staff is always extra nice and caring. Today we felt extra loved and cared for, not only by our parents, but by every staff member of Captain D's. I didn't catch everyone's name, but I wanted to give a huge shout out to each and every member that was working today. We were there around 11:47 a.m. and we look forward to going back soon. After all, we enjoy that 40 minute drive, too!“

“First time here in 26 years of living in Durham, great customer service, food was best I have had. Orange beef to die for, crab ragoon superb, and hot and sour soup fantastic. Even have a kids meal for our kids.. Definitely will be back and we'll woth the wait!!!!!!!“

“We had such a great experience here for my son’s birthday. Our food was delicious. But the best part was our waiter Mr. Larry! He was outstanding and took the best care of us. We will definitely be back!“

“The food here was genuinely really good, and we were greeted and seated quickly, which set the visit off on the right foot. The only thing that threw us off a bit was our waitress. Every time we ordered, she repeated it back to us in a way that felt more like she was questioning whether we really wanted it. At first we thought it might’ve been a language barrier—just a couple of white guys eating at a Mexican restaurant—but I speak Spanish too, and it was the same experience.

She wasn’t a bad waitress by any means, just not very attentive and a little unsure with everything. The biggest issue came when it was time to pay. When the tip options popped up on the handheld card reader, she actually pointed to the percentage she wanted and asked, “This one is ok for you?” My friend said she did the same thing to him.

Great food and fast seating, but the service needs a little polishing to match the quality of the kitchen.“