28 Best Seafood Restaurants near Leland

Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar Sports Bar • $
1175 Turlington Ave, Leland

Customers` Favorites

Crab Legs Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: No
Shrimp and Grits
Oyster Sampler
Hangover Fries
Shrimp Basket
Chicken Wings
Fried Shrimp
Lobster Roll
Fish Sandwich
Seafood Boil

“Good food and service. They need better tables outside though because the plastic picnic tables have corners that will stab you.“

4.2 Good158 Reviews
Christopher's Steakhouse and Seafood Steak House • $$
2013 Olde Regent Way #200, Leland

Customers` Favorites

Side 6oz Center Cut Sirloin
Strawberry Cheesecake
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Steak Cooked Medium
Baked Sweet Potato
Boom Boom Shrimp
Mashed Potatoes
Chicken Marsala
Molten Lava Cake
Shrimp Platter

“Don't let the look of the outside turn you away! We went last night and the food was excellent! So glad we gave it a chance, we will definitely go back!“

4.1 Good175 Reviews
Seabird Seafood • $$$
1 S Front St, Wilmington - 5.69 miles

Customers` Favorites

Three Types of Gorgeous Fresh Oysters
Fresno Pepper Sorghum Pork Ribs
Smoked Catfish and Oyster Pie
Warm Brownie Trifle Sundae
Oysters on the Half Shell
Seasonal Seafood Tower
Grasstown Beef Tartare
Fried Chicken Biscuit
Fried Smoked Catfish
Swordfish Schnitzel

“This evening we were excited to bring friends who had never been to Seabird, and it was my wife’s birthday! The food did not disappoint. Our friends loved it. It was good to see a restaurant with a sense of humor when they brought out a “no calorie” birthday cake! (A lit candle stuck to a dessert plate)“

4.7 Superb696 Reviews
Rx Chicken and Oysters Seafood • $$$
421 Castle St, Wilmington - 6.14 miles

Customers` Favorites

Crispy Buffalo Pig Ears from Heritage Farms Celery Blue Cheese Dressing
Steamed Clams Tomato Bacon Fennel Broth House Foccacia
Pimento Cheese Ham Biscuits and Picles Appetizer
Changin’ Ways Fried Chicken with Seasonal Side
Smoked Chevre & Gouda Mac and Cheese
Fried Chicken with Mac & Cheese
Kimchi Roasted Oysters
Cornbread and Biscuits
Fried Chicken Dinner
Sweet Potato Mash

“First time visit for brunch. All of our dishes were so delicious. I had the BEST shrimp and grits I’ve ever had! Highly recommend“

4.8 Superb178 Reviews
On Thyme Restaurant Seafood • $
918 Castle St, Wilmington - 6.49 miles

Customers` Favorites

Philly Cheese Steak Egg Rolls
It Takes Two Sampler Platter
Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich
Loaded Queso Cheese Fries
Fish Sandwich with Fries
Salmon and Shrimp Basket
Hot Honey Buffalo Wings
Fish and Shrimp Platter
Southern Shrimp Burger
Shrimp Burger and Fries

“I can’t say enough about how amazing On Thyme Restaurant is! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with warm smiles and a, welcoming atmosphere. The menu is packed with delicious options that cater to all tastes, but the is an absolute must-try! Have you tried the PHILLY EGG ROLLS?? The food is always fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. It’s clear that the team of chefs put their heart and soul into every dish. The staff is attentive, and eager to ensure you have the best dining experience. I selected On Thyme for my work Christmas Party and the staff fell in LOVE with everything. On Thyme delivers every time!! If you haven’t been yet, stop by and check it out—you won’t be disappointed!“

4.7 Superb348 Reviews
three10 Seafood • $$
1022 N 4th St, Wilmington - 5.67 miles

Customers` Favorites

Caesar Salad and Pull and Peel Shrimp
NC Broiled Oysters on the Half Shell
Sesame Crusted Yellowfin Tuna GF DF
Herb Crusted Seared Yellowfin Tuna
Seared Sea Scallops and Shrimp
Carolina Gold Hushpuppies GF
Shrimp and Scallops Risotto
Carolina Gold Hushpuppies
Crispy Skin Red Snapper
Grilled Yellowfin Tuna

“Incredible food, very flavorful and perfect. oysters on half shell the best I had ever eaten. 10 out of 10 on service and experience. It was worth it!!!“

4.7 Superb298 Reviews
Poki Bowl Seafood • $
2512 Independence Blvd Suite 103, Wilmington - 8.77 miles

Customers` Favorites

Hawaiian Sun - Lilikoi Passion
Poki Spicy Sauce
Bowl No Protein
Seaweed Salad
Sesame Seeds
Seaweed Chips
Miso Dressing
Regular Bowl
Spam Musubi
Large Bowl

“Today was the first time visiting Poki. I have never been to an establishment with these protein options. Highly recommend this place. The food and service was excellent.“

4.8 Superb141 Reviews
Cape Fear Seafood Company Seafood • $$
143 Poole Rd, Belville - 3 miles

Customers` Favorites

Lunch Fish and Chips- Substituted with Rice and Spinach
Broiled Seafood Platter No Seafood Substitutions
Figure 8 Stuffed Flounder
Cape Fear Shrimp & Grits
Calabash Fried Platters
Hush Puppies Appetizer
Key Lime Pie Dessert
Calabash One Platter
Fish - N - Chips
Grilled Shrimp

“Great food and amazing service.“

4.5 Superb316 Reviews
Fish Bites Seafood Restaurant Seafood • $$
6132 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington - 12.68 miles

Customers` Favorites

Snow Crab Clusters with Zucchini Fries
Fish Bites Steamer Platter
Shrimp and Scallop Scampi
Seafood Mac and Cheese
Sesame Tuna Stir Fry
Banana Pudding Cake
Fresh Catch Plate
Fisherman's Stew
Beer Battered Cod
Stuffed Flounder

“Dinner tonight at Fish Bites was fantastic! Grouper, risotto, green beans! We had one of their amazing desserts, lemon blueberry cake! Very, very busy, service was great and so friendly!!“

4.5 Superb288 Reviews
The Pilot House Seafood • $$
2 Ann St, Wilmington - 5.73 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chefs Potato Garlic Rice Sautéed Vegetables Soft Grits Collards Mac N Cheese Fries Slaw Chips
Southern Shrimp & Lobster Carbonara
Low Country Spring Rolls
Shrimp & Scallop Scampi
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
Sweet Potato Grouper
Fried Green Tomatoes
Crab Stuffed Salmon
Herb Fried Calamari
Crab Melt Sandwich

“Unmatched uniquely gorgeous Riverside view & charm together with extremely delicious fresh chef seafood & other entrées after a cup of she-crab soup! This is one of my most favorite restaurants Ever- considering the entire dining experience of the atmosphere, the food and the wait staff! Don’t allow a few negative reviews influences too quickly you when you read the next many hundreds of glowing reviews (many accompanied by photos of obviously extremely delicious chef inspired seafood dishes, and other non-seafood entrées! I lived at nearby Wrightsville Beach & had my office at the State Port in Wilmington for two years. Although there are many other great seafood & other type restaurants in the Wilmington Wrightsville beach area that I love, the ‘Pilot House’ Restaurant was, & still is, at the very top of my list favorite restaurant list in the U.S.! The unbeatable atmosphere of sitting out in the Cape fear River together with the fresh and delicious ‘She-Crab soup’, unique selection of other very fresh fish entrées really made my day! Also every client that I entertain there loved the unbeatable, unique atmosphere and foods that described! I love both lunch, with occasional ships passing by and dinner, particularly with the lights on the river at night!“

4.1 Good280 Reviews
Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar Seafood • $$
127 N Front St, Wilmington - 5.63 miles

Customers` Favorites

Oysters Mich Uiltra Mules
Shrimp Basket with Fries
Oysters Raw Oysters
Blackened Ahi Tuna
Crab Cake Sandwich
Cape Fear Nachos
Shrimp and Grits
Grilled Oysters
Crab Legs Clams
Chicken Tenders

“Great food that’s reasonably priced, staff are friendly.“

4.2 Good160 Reviews
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Savorez Latin American • $$
402 Chestnut St #4026, Wilmington - 5.85 miles

Customers` Favorites

Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Guacamole
Jefe's Arroz Con Pollo Chicken
Passion Fruit Creme Brulee
Vegetarian's Dream Tostada
Seared Tuna and Quinoa
Seared Tuna Tostadas
Coconut Panna Cotta
Chocolate Chile Flan
Guacamole and Chips
Caliente Tuna Taco

“Maybe the best lunch I’ve ever experienced. The flavors of the BLT Arepas Tapas were really unforgettable. I’ll be back with guest!“

4.7 Superb331 Reviews
Smokin’ Jimmies Express Chicken Wings • $
2105 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington - 6.99 miles

Customers` Favorites

12 Bone-In Wings & 12 Shrimp Combo with 2 Wing Flavors
12 Boneless Wings & 6 Shrimp Combo with 2 Wing Flavors
Crab Leg \u0026 Wing Combo Mango Habenero w Fries
Crab Leg & Wing Combo Mango Habenero w Fries
12 Bone-In Wing Combo with 2 Wing Flavors
6 Bone-In Wings & 12 Shrimp Combo
6 Bone-In Wings & 6 Shrimp Combo
Wings Combo Traditional Wings
Bone-In Wing N' Crab Combo
25 Boneless Wing Sampler

“Excellent Excellent flavors! Never disappoints“

4.7 Superb199 Reviews
Black Sea Grill Mediterranean • $
118 S Front St, Wilmington - 5.71 miles

Customers` Favorites

Turkish Patties Kofte
Appetizer Sampler
Surf \u0026 Turf
Vegetarian Combo
Eggplant Delight
Black Sea Combo
Baby Lamb Chops
Shepherd Salad
Fried Calamari
Chicken Kebab

“The Mediterranean-style food was absolutely amazing and something everyone could enjoy. The pita bread was warm, soft, and incredibly fresh. The hummus was creamy and full of flavor, perfect for sharing or eating all by yourself.

The grilled chicken was cooked perfectly — tender, juicy, and well seasoned — and the grilled chicken pita wraps were to die for. The tzatziki sauce tasted so fresh and light, adding the perfect touch to every bite. Everything tasted homemade and thoughtfully prepared.I was told it’s all homemade and that’s not a surprise. You can taste the effort and love.“

4.8 Superb85 Reviews
Seaview Crab Company Wilmington Kitchen Seafood Markets • $
1515 Marstellar St, Wilmington - 7.09 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fried and Blackened Shrimp with Battered Fries and Okra
Fried Sampler - Check FB IG or Call
Fried Shrimp 1 2 Pound - No Sides
Blackened Platter with 1 Side
Fried Flounder and Fries
Blackened Scallops
Chicken Sandwich
Chips and Salsa
Fried Basket
Salmon Poboy

“I just ate the best crab cake sandwich I have ever had, my own included. Tons of lump crab meat, no shell, with a crisp coating. Highly recommend and totally worth the price.“

4.7 Superb88 Reviews
East Coast Seafood Seafood Markets •
1315 Dawson St, Wilmington - 6.87 miles

“Awesome fresh fish, crabs, shrimp..... They have it all!“

4.8 Superb24 Reviews
Soulful Twist Caterers • $
913 N 8th St, Wilmington - 5.97 miles

“my husband and I are setup at the riverfront holiday market and just had the wings and I had the fried porkchop sandwich at the Riverfront holiday market and they both are wonderful. my husband said the wings are seasoned so well and cooked perfectly he didnt need dipping sauce. the porkchop sandwich is fried perfectly and is large. next time you see them somewhere, you should stop in and get you some of their great food“

4.7 Superb3 Reviews
Seaview Crab Company Midtown Wilmington Retail Seafood Market Seafood Markets • $$
1515 Marstellar St, Wilmington - 7.09 miles

“Such a great affordable selection of fresh seafood! The staff is always great and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!“

4.4 Superb128 Reviews
Ellipsis | Unique Culinary Experiences & Events Seafood • $$$
1502 S 3rd St, Wilmington - 6.37 miles

“Five stars.

No… that’s insufficient.

Five stars does not capture the experience of walking into Farfalla, just off 3rd Street in Wilmington, North Carolina — where the air itself seems to whisper, “You have made… the right decision.”

The lighting? Warm. Inviting. Like a gentle tractor beam pulling you toward comfort. The aroma? Garlic… basil… tomatoes simmering with purpose. Not merely food. Not merely dinner. An event.

I ordered the pasta bolognese — because when one is at a place called Farfalla, one must trust the butterfly. And let me tell you… it soared. Perfectly al dente. Each bite a small revelation. Sauce that clung — not desperately — but lovingly. As though it understood its role in the grand design of flavor.

And the service.

Attentive. Precise. Arriving at the table not a moment too soon… not a second too late. Like a well-timed warp jump.

There is sincerity here. Craft. Pride. This is not a restaurant that merely serves food. It delivers joy… plated.

If you find yourself anywhere near 3rd Street — do not hesitate. Do not delay. Engage.

Five stars.

Boldly delicious.“

4.3 Superb99 Reviews
Anne Bonny's Bar and Grill Bar & Grill • $$
106 S Water St, Wilmington - 5.64 miles

Customers` Favorites

Tropical Chicken Sandwich
Fish and Chips with Slaw
Grilled or Fried Shrimp
Ship's Wheel Pretzel
Crab Cake Reuben
Grouper Sandwich
Fried Pickles
Yo-Ho PO' Boy
Cheese Curds
Fish & Chips

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great service and food!“

4.3 Superb236 Reviews
Marina Grill American • $$
18 Harnett St, Wilmington - 5.36 miles

Customers` Favorites

Carolina Grilled Fish Tacos
Asian Infused Tuna Salad
Jalapeño Hush Puppies
Hot Chicken and Grits
Crab Stuffed Salmon
Wrightsville Salad
Fishermans Platter
Shrimp and Grits
Chocolate Cake
Shrimp & Grits

“We had a great time at the Grill and our waitress Zena was fantastic. The food was excellent and the staff was professional and very courteous.“

4.3 Superb350 Reviews
Michael's on the Waterfront American • $$
5 S Water St, Wilmington - 5.64 miles

Customers` Favorites

Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel with Stone Ground Mustard
Seasonal Bread Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream
Classic Burger and Sweet Potato Fries
Small Fry Burger with Fruit or Fries
Shoyu Glazed Salmon
Diver Sea Scallops
Crab Cake Fritters
Cape Fear Platter
16oz Cowboy Ribeye
Shrimp Linguini

“The Bavarian pretzel was huge and absolutely delicious. all portions were very generous and the service staff was great!! I highly recommend this restaurant!!“

4.2 Good153 Reviews
Elijah's Oyster & Fish Camp Fine Dining • $$
2 Ann St, Wilmington - 5.72 miles

Customers` Favorites

Blackened Mahi on Linguine
Cape Fear Stuffed Shrimp
Lobster Roll with Fries
Olive and Cheese Bread
Fried Seafood Platter
Carolina Boil Bucket
Famous Hot Crab Dip
Oysters Rockefeller
Shrimp \u0026 Grits
Carolina Chowder

“Super nice place! Love the location and the ‘sea side shanty’ feel we got going on here! I had the salmon BLT and it was very tasty! Only problem with it is they forgot onions on there :/ but we also got the Elijah’s pooboy? I think… anyways it was with flounder and it was super tasty!!!! Looked super tasty on the plate!

Our server was also very nice. Shout out Joe! He also has a cool shark tattoo on his arm. Widderwy.“

4.2 Good393 Reviews
Smoke on the Water American • $$
3704 Watercraft Ferry Ave, Wilmington - 9.14 miles

Customers` Favorites

Smoke Trio Pulled Pork Brisket Wings Combo
Blackened Shrimp N Avocado Nachos
Shrimp PO Boy with Fries
Blackened Shrimp Tacos
Texas Brisket Sandwich
Shrimp Avocado Nachos
Smoked Chicken Wings
Prime Rib Sandwich
Baja Shrimp Tacos
Crab Cake Entree

“Seafood platter was crazy good tonight. Keep up the great work“

4.1 Good262 Reviews
River 128 Restaurant Southern • $$
128 S Water St, Wilmington - 5.68 miles

Customers` Favorites

Scallops and Mushroom Risotto
Shrimp and Crab Nachos
Oysters Rockefeller
George's Crab Dip
Brussels Sprouts
Shrimp and Grits
Mashed Potatoes
Fish and Chips
Surf and Turf
Key Lime Pie

“Ok so they made our anniversary dinner special Thank you George’s“

4.1 Good560 Reviews
Tequila's Waterfront Mexican • $
14 Harnett St, Wilmington - 5.34 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Quesadilla with Rice
Chicken Fajita Quesadilla
Tamarind Margherita
Mahi Mahi Tacos
Avocado Toast
Shrimp Tacos
Al Pastor
Guacamole
Churros
Nachos

“Kylie was the sweetest server! So incredibly helpful and kind! Best food as well as amazing deal with $2 tacos!“

4 Good417 Reviews
The Reel Cafe Bar & Grill • $
100 S Front St, Wilmington - 5.69 miles

Customers` Favorites

Crab Dip with Pita Wedges
Philly Cheesesteak
Mahi Flatbread
Steamed Shrimp
Fried Oysters
Fish and Chips
Chicken Wings
Oyster PO Boy
Crab Legs
Clams

“My husband and I had a really great time we ate dinner and we went upstairs third floor on the roof to dance and have some drinks and we're having a blast when was the funnest time we've ever had in the 20 years we've been together!! And right before the DJ is supposed to come we were kicked out for an innocent mistake I was having a cigarette in my hand while we were coming downstairs from outside on the roof( hence I said we've been drinking also for like the past hour or two while we were there and we all know that the drinks are not cheap) but we were having so much fun it didn't bother us- we're coming down the stairs to the second floor a young man that work there stopped me and told me that we can't smoke downstairs I was completely oblivious to the fact that I even had the cigarette in my hand cuz I was pretty buzzed I was so apologetic to the game and gave him the cigarette and just kept apologizing so he was fine my husband and I proceeded to go out to the parking lot to put my husband's coat in there because we were going to go back upstairs because the DJ was going to come and figure there's going to be a lot more people and didn't trust our coats laying down. So as we got back to the entrance they stopped us and told us we weren't allowed to come back in due to the cigarette situation I am extremely upset about it because I thought we should have at least got a heads up especially for the fact we didn't give them no problems or anything we were sincerely and genuinely apologetic and we've only been drinking at their place for the past 2 hours buying their drinks they should have been more understanding“

3.4 Good118 Reviews
Steam Restaurant and Bar New American • $$$
9 Estell Lee Pl, Wilmington - 5.38 miles

Customers` Favorites

She Crab Bisquel Espcllctc Herb Oil Smoked Almonds
Braised Short Ribs with Cheese Polenta
Pimento & Pickles Fries with Cheese
Cast Iron Diver Scallops
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Cheese Burger and Fries
Hand Cut Garlic Fries
Shrimp and Grits
Fried Oysters
Burger Burger

“I am traveling for work. I ate here two nights in a row. The food is high quality, the staff is amazing, the resturant is modern and clean. As a bonus you may get a window seat to view the River. I highly recommend this resturant.“

3.8 Good296 Reviews

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