27 Best Seafood Restaurants near Newport

“We had a delightful lunch on the way back from Pine Knoll Shores. So glad I drove a little extra to give it a try. I will be back.“

“Had the Stromboli sandwich wife had the buffalo chicken sandwich and as great and the prices are people friendly!“

“Take my advice and just skip all the seafood restaurants and come see these amazing people! Been coming to EI for 20+ years and this is the best seafood we have ever ate! These folks know how to cook some good seafood! Large portions, Delicious Food, Great Prices and Quick Service! There is nothing you can’t like about this place! We even had our meal in the parking lot and had the best time! If I could give more than five stars I certainly would! Thanks for serving up some excellent seafood! You guys rock! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

“I really enjoy the meatloaf with the mashed potatoes! So delicious.“

“This place hands down had the best fish tacos in the area. It was such a chill spot and an absolutely gem of a spot if you have kiddos. The Buffalo shrimp were to die for and no joke … the ranch really was life changing! Thanks for serving such amazing food with a family friendly atmosphere.“

“The flounder & oysters were good, the blonde waitress was very nice , place was clean , friendly atmosphere. Would recommend you trying it if you or ever in the area .“

“First time and by far the best seafood in the area. Will be back next year. Definitely make reservations we did not but was earlier enough and they seated us. Staff was so friendly and exceptional. Our server was a college student and he gave us some great food choices that did not disappoint. He was extremely a fantastic server. Food was beyond expectations. 10/10“

“I've been dining at both restaurants for years and enjoyed myself ,the food , and the staff! The food and sides at Morehead have a better flavor, taste better ,and the portions are much bigger. I ve notice that recently on my last couple times that the sides are much better at both restaurants. The mash potatoes in Morehead are so delicious. I wish that was the same case at the emerald isle restaurant. The Cole slaw is the best that I have taste recently. I swear if the food was as good as the sides have been lately I wouldn't eat anywhere else. SNAPPPERZ KEEP IT UP!“

“Took my husband there tonight and he was amazed at the food. I ordered the grilled scallops and catfish. OMG! It was very tasty. The spices were awesome and the catfish was grilled perfectly, very moist. My husband had the fried chicken and loved it! He can’t wait to go back and try the meatloaf. The service was great. We met the owner who stopped by and when I told him I was disappointed they were out of their crab dip, he told me to hold on, he had to check something. We were already eating our meals and he came out with a delicious crab dip made just for us. It was so delicious that it reminded us of our Maryland crabs. To all my fellow Northerners looking for some good spice and seafood , definitely check this place out!“

“Had a wonderful Thanksgiving buffet today. Food was amazing! Staff was friendly and welcoming. Overall, a great time.“

“The fabulous bartender Ty at the Barnacle freshly grates nutmeg in Painkillers ifkyk“

“Went there for anniversary dinner-1st time visit. Superior in every respect, Will be back and will spread the word. What a delightful experience!“

“Best shrimp burger ever!! Going tomorrow for another one“

“Can't say enough about how wonderful Full Moon Oyster Bar is! Even after us getting there early and seated quickly they still sold out of our usual favorite starters (lobster deviled eggs and crab stuffed mushrooms) but the bacon wrapped scallops and seared tuna did not disappoint. Jake mastered my extra dirty martini to Brittany Spears and beyond Courtney Love levels while server Josh (with a Cabernet Sauvignon wine namesake) cheerfully and attentively took our orders. A member of our party even successfully completed the 6 Oyster Challenge earning a shirt. The drinks were on point, the beer was cold, the food was excellent and the staff was engaging and amazing. I'm hesitant to leave such an excellent review knowing my faves might continue to sell out for my next visit, but this experience is too good to keep secret! Thank you for a very fun experience! Fondly, Johnny's Mom“

“Our large group of 9 ladies had a wonderful dinner! The food was great and the drinks were tasty waitress was friendly!“

“Lovely waterfront, family atmosphere. Food is super fresh and consistently good over numerous visits! Service is top notch, and they get highest marks from us for hospitality and cleanliness! You may experience a wait but they are very efficient and keep things moving at a good pace!! Most definitely the best restaurant in Salter Path :)“

“tried the jumbo sandwich for the first time ever and sheesh I ain't never had a breakfast sandwich that good 20/10 recommend it“

“We celebrated New Years Eve with reservations at The Prime, and had a wonderful experience. The shrimp cocktail,served with melted butter and housemade cocktail sauce is now a new fav! The sides are served "family style" and easily enough for 2 people. Our server suggested we order a couple and share since it was so hard to choose from the variety of sides. Everything we ordered was delicious. My steak was a little too rare when it came out but the chef had no problem putting it back on and it came back out cooked perfectly. The entire wait staff was friendly and everyone made us feel welcome. We will definitely be back.“

“Cashier(young lady) was working but seem like she had clocked out for the day in her mine. Ordered combo...received the chicken but every order did NOT have the chopped BBQ. Complain to General Manager and she made sure we were comp ensated. Visit there each time we get to that area...and will continue to do so...“

“The shrimp burger is amazing and everyone was so friendly!“

“Fabulous every time! We LOVE Lisa F.“

“This was my first time dining at Musashi! The wait staff was attentive and very kind (so sad I didn't catch her name, wonderful woman with short brown hair). The food came out quickly, but not too quickly as I had ordered everything at once. The sushi was delicious. I will say, the salad had quite a bit of dressing, but it's not a big deal! The steak was cooked perfectly to my liking and the shrimp was amazing, not over cooked! 10/10 and I will be returning!!“

“Fantastic Authentic cuisine!! Everything tastes so fresh and delicious!“

“Yummy! Always great service“

“Awesome place. Absolutely love the vibe and the food was amazing and as service goes, it was hands down the best I’ve ever had. My server was Kayla and I absolutely loved her, sweet, beautiful girl. Whatever you guys do down there keep doing it! Thank you!“

“The ocean view could not be beat. Our mattress was not in the best condition which led to not the best night's sleep. Our maintenance guy Fred offered sincere apologies for the quality of mattress and his customer service was amazing and validating. Hotel restaurant was a bit pricey but the food was great and the drinks made sleeping easier in the end. You have to pay for parking which was a downer but the ladies at the front desk were extremely accommodating. In the end, it was a pleasant experience.“

“Had a great experience due to Roshanna the bartender, making sure that we got seated and served. She handled the bar and our table plus a few other tables!! Great food great service!“