22 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!“

“Yesterday while on vacation our family of ten was loud and lively, but our waitress handled us with fun matching energy, the food came out super fastespecially for such a large group, and we were left speechless and moved when a mystery guest paid our entire bill anonymously. It was the quitest the resturant was when we were given the news. We hope they see this and know we paid it forward right away.“

“The Heritage Pork Chop is absolutely amazing, but what really makes this place special are the people. The entire staff is amazing~ always friendly, welcoming, and genuinely happy to make sure you have a wonderful experience! Chef Dave puts so much care in every meal, and I love when he comes out of the kitchen to personally deliver a dish and say hello. You can tell how much pride he takes in what he serves.
And sitting at the bar with Mike is always a treat. He greets everyone with a smile and has a way of making you feel less like a customer and more like family. It’s that combination of wonderful food and genuinely caring people that keeps me coming back.❤“

“Great dinner and atmosphere!“

“Love this place.. the food quality is the best we’ve seen as locals.. enchiladas are out of this world!“

“Love Sharky’s Waterfront Bar & Grill!“

“Favorite restaurant for seafood“

“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! 👍“

“The scallops are fresh and melt in your mouth. Staff very friendly. Love dining on waterfront. Will recommend and be back as many times as possible. Excellent, fresh food!“

“OUTSTANDING SEAFOOD!!!!“

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

“Great place to eat. Seafood was excellent. Staff was super friendly and service was great and the prices were more then reasonable. It's a go to if your in Calabash.“

“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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“Nothing says Calabash Nc like Captain Nance seafood restaurant! Cant wait to return!“

“Very consistent place great staff and food!“

“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 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.“

“We love inlet view! The best spot to come for traditional, good seafood cookin’ with an amazing view and atmosphere. Sam, the owner, is so accommodating and caring about everyone who comes in the doors. We came tonight and our server Emily was so sweet and on top of everything. It’s a must visit!“

“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.“