18 Best Seafood Restaurants near Ocean Isle Beach

“We arrived early evening on a Tuesday and the place was absolutely slammed. We put her name in for a table and went upstairs for a Tiki drink or two. Drinks were excellent. After we were seated our server, Riley took out drink order and reappeared quickly with water and our drinks. I have the captain’s platter and chose shrimp and clams and Anne ordered the shrimp and grits. Riley had warned us that it’s a large portion, but who knows what that really can be. Well, the food arrived promptly and the shrimp and grits truly was an enormous portion. Enough for two. Was creamy, cheesy, slammed full of shrimp, andouille and mushrooms. My shrimp and clams were lightly breaded and fried to perfection. Frankly, as busy as it was, I was surprised with the speed of service and the quality of the food. Absolutely recommend this place!“

“I love Jinks Creek, excellent food, super friendly staff, and some of the best live music around! Cant wait to be back.“

“My wife and I just had a fabulous lunch at the Castaway Grill in Ocean Isle, NC. The hamburger lunch plate was great and the house salad with homemade ranch dressing was very tasty. The smash burger was also a hit. Great service, great food and honest pricing. Will definitely dine there again.“

“Our family had the best meal all week during our vacation at Feast OIB! The owner/chef greeted us at the door and seated us. The wedge salad was delicious with homemade blue cheese dressing. The lobster risotto was wonderful and beautifully presented. The crab legs were super meaty and tender. There are great options for kids too! Amazing, friendly service with a smile. As we were leaving, the owner/chef was cleaning tables and making sure things were running smoothly. We were very impressed! I also love that the menu was clearly labeled with MANY gluten free options.“

“Love Sharky’s Waterfront Bar & Grill!“

“Seth was our waiter, he was very attentive knowledgeableH kept our glasses full and checked up with our needs. This was an enjoyable experience. The food was great.“

“First time there. Lunch special (flounder and deviled crab) and it was great. Also great lunch price. I’ll be back. Everything was tasty! 👍“

“Great food and drinks with waterfront dining“

“OUTSTANDING SEAFOOD!!!!“

“Good and fresh seafood...right off the boat.“

“Came back again for dinner & Sue was our server again. She made it once again pleasurable & our dinners were exceptional!“

“4 years after discovering this little gem, it is still our favourite place to eat in the Sunset Beach/Calabash area. they have the best clam strips I've ever had! The staff are friendly and efficient and the food is excellent. Did you know you can get your hot dogs fried? I learned something new tonight and it was a great discovery. Can't wait until October gets here so I can enjoy more delicious food!“

“Great pizza and wings. Awesome owner and staff. You feel like you are part of an extended family while enjoying delicious food.“

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“We have had issues finding places we like (a lot of the places around her have been bland). We came from an area where we were pretty spoiled with great restaurants and Wing & Fish has been the only place so far that is comparable. We have been here three times so far and they have been very consistent each time. The food is great, and the staff are friendly and attentive.“

“Inlet View Bar & Grill — Caroline Was the Reel Southern Catch
We cruised in by rented pontoon, docked like we actually knew what we were doing, and headed up to the patio overlooking the inlet. The view was gorgeous, but Caroline was the real show‑stopper. She’s the sweetest little Southern belle — warm, charming, and the kind of server who sprinkles “hun,” “darlin’,” and sunshine into every interaction. If hospitality had a heartbeat, it’d sound like Caroline greeting a table.

Two of us ordered the fried fish & shrimp combo with sweet potato fries, and both plates were a total shore thing — crispy, flavorful, and gone before anyone could say “pass me a napkin.” Everyone left full, happy, and already plotting our next pontoon‑powered arrival.

Between the waterfront breeze, the great food, and Caroline’s sweet‑as‑tea service, this place hit the spot. She didn’t just serve the meal — she anchored the whole experience.“

“We ordered the stuffed mushrooms for an appetizer. I ordered the house salad and Asiago pasta with Shrimp. He had the Seafood platter with flounder, scallops and oysters with coleslaw. Then we finished with the Tiramisu for dessert. The presentation of the food was wonderful. The service was great. There was no real wait time. The food was amazing! You have to try it!“

“We love Jeromes's. We go 3-4 times a week. Suggestions to make it better: 1. Real Butter instead of the Spread; 2. Be more consistent with the $10 specials. We are never sure if there is going to be a special, or what the special is going to be. We also enjoy the ribs, senior seafood plate, and beef tips. The salad bar is great. Excellent local restaurant without driving a long way.“