46 Best Seafood Restaurants in Raleigh

“First time here. Great food and great service. Definitely will be back.“

“The best restaurant in Raleigh for large group friendly. Food, drinks and service great!“

“It has to be one of my favorite restaurants for brunch in Raleigh.“

“Excellent patio set up. Well stocked bar with tasty cocktails. Swanky decor. Creative menu. Professional staff. Very nice wine list with higher end options.“

“Man, I had to revise this review. Love their crab cakes, but man, I just can't get enough of their NY Strip Steak. Perfect medium rare and that incredible char on the outside of the steak, yum. The Mac and cheese side might be the best I ever ate.
These folks make the BEST crab cakes in Raleigh. Prime rib is delicious.“

“If I could give y’all a hundred stars I would! We had about 30 people coming together for my birthday. I had been in communication with a different restaurant (Cowfish) for over a month preparing because 30 people at a restaurant is NOT a small feat! They decided to give me a hard time the night of and were not really willing to accommodate us. We decided to find another restaurant. I immediately knew that NO ONE was going to be able to accommodate 30 people on a Saturday Evening but I was wrong! BONEFISH to the rescue! Before we even got across the street the tables were pushed together and prepped with menus water and silverware! Not only that even with a party of our size everything was executed perfectly! The food was delicious, we had a great time, the managers were friendly, and our server was the GREATEST (especially to be new to serving large parties.) I even loved my little art work on my to go box! We love intentionality! Shout out to Rasheive! All in all it was a 10/10 night, with 10/10 people in a 10/10 restaurant! Definitely coming back. ❤️“

“I am at Glenwood often and love the main dining area and the atmosphere. The food is great especially the salmon.“

“We visited from Arizona and we were not disappointed, the food was incredible. The atmosphere was warm and inviting the portions were fantastic. Everything was fresh and came out quick and we had the pleasure of meeting the owner who was super friendly. It was an amazing experience and we can’t wait to come back!!!!!!“

“Great food! And friendly staff.“

“Delicious fresh bowls, fast service and friendly staff!“

“😋First visit was 2Jul24, coming back from RDU & served at the bar by Bridget. Today (1Aug24) ALSO just left the airport & sat at the bar - hosted by Kassandra. BOTH visits were INCREDIBLE!! Peel&Eat Shrimp, Raw Oysters, Beer (Happy Hour) USURPASSED!!! We plan on being in the Raleigh area again in 10 days, and ANOTHER visit seems inevitable 🥰.“

“Nostalgia for me. It reminds me of home always.“

“First time here I loved the hospitality ,food and I will be back.Ya"ll were recommended by my sister in law❤️❤️“

“The Island Seafood Company is a superb example of a well run, knowledgable, friendly and accessible locally run business. Honestly, why would anyone purchase seafood from a corporate supermarket when you have this local gem right on your doorstep. …..And no, I don’t work there, but I am very happy and regular customer.“

“Always impressing me and my family“

“Music and food! They had a great singer“

“Accueil chaleureux, service exceptionnel de David, les plats étaient tous meilleurs les uns que les autres, nous avons adoré notre souper! Oeufs farcis, huîtres et Sancerre ont été des coups de coeur pour moi.“

“I planned a post funeral for the attendees who traveled to Raleigh from out of town. Since the time was for 3 PM on a Tuesday afternoon we got the area that can also be sectioned off from the rest of the restaurant, although in our case it was not. It did not need to sectioned off as the restaurant was not busy at this time. Lesan was our server and he was great. Energetic, friendly, quick with a smile and a master of the menu details. Our group was a mixture of different age groups but we love to talk and laugh. Lesan blended in seamlessly.“

“First time here I loved the hospitality ,food and I will be back.Ya"ll were recommended by my sister in law❤️❤️“

“We recently went to Brodeto to discover what all of the hype was about. From the minute we walked into the restaurant until the moment we walked out, I have nothing but great things to say about this restaurant. i honestly believe it was one of the best dining experiences I have ever had. The food is awesome and the staff was spot on in every aspect. I can only hope that everyone has the same experience that I was able to witness.“

“Food here was amazing!! Service was really fast, and my avocado dosa was super good. My server Edwin was really nice and encouraged us to try new things, would definitely go back again!“

“We had a wedding rehearsal dinner there this past weekend. Delicious food, good sized portions, excellent service! Thank you so much for making it a wonderful occasion.“

“Loved it !!! Next time I’m turning all the way up! This was a lil bit lol“

“My husband and I celebrated our 9th wedding anniversary at The Capital Grille, and as always, it was a wonderful experience! The food was absolutely delicious from start to finish. We both started off with salads. I had the mixed greens, and he enjoyed one with greens, pears, and walnuts. Both were fresh and flavorful. For our main course, I ordered the filet mignon with lobster mac and cheese (highly recommend!), while my husband had the filet mignon topped with mushrooms and onions, perfectly cooked and tender. For dessert, we ordered the crème brûlée, which was heavenly. The staff also surprised us with an anniversary dessert that included what tasted like an espresso pudding and a slice of cheesecake it was such a thoughtful touch! Overall, The Capital Grille never disappoints. Excellent service, amazing food, and the perfect atmosphere for a special occasion.“

“food was good..nice staff the decor was more than we expected ..will be coming back“

“Delicious food. I can highly recommend.“

“That lobster tail was nice and hot and juicy and good. As you can see the picture tells you what I had and then today August 9 I went in for my dad‘s birthday and got tequila sunrise and he got the Tres amigos margarita. Definitely need light ice next time for my tequila Sunrise because he got water down quickly. Next time I will just come for drinks, but the food was good.“

“Absolutely amazing service was great and the atmosphere was amazing“

“Food was great and I love the service from Anthony the guy was everywhere helping everyone!!!“

“Mayflower has been around for decades and the regional locations appear to have survived hard times like the pandemic. This location has friendly staff. The food is no frills seafood and it’s good. This is what we would call back in the day a fish house. The servings are good value too. Typically enough for 2 meals.“

“Visited red lobster again..... and again, no salad! This is second time in 3 months i was told they have no lettuce. Say what??? Food is always very good.... but why no salad?“

“Every time we eat here it never misses! Seriously everything is delicious, you can’t go wrong by eating here. The staff has been consistently amazing and super nice. Ashley, our server, was great! If you just look from the outside you might be apprehensive but it’s a really cute spot inside. Give it a try!!!“

“The service was phenomenal, exceeding all expectations. Amber was so personable and friendly as our server. They even surprised us with a happy anniversary card and gift of chocolates.“

“Absolutely amazing service was great and the atmosphere was amazing“

“This store is a gem. It has an amazing variety, astonishingly good prices, and excellent service. They will clean the fish for you and there's a stand where you can buy lunch. They also have a great variety of louisiana-based products.“

“Excellent service from door to bar to table. wonderful atmosphere, very intimate and beautifully lit setting. Bartenders were awesome; Salad bar was so delicious and offered every imaginative salad topping you can think of with delicious dressings; Tableside cuts of Ribeyes were mouthwatering, tender & juicy-no sauces needed, perfectly seasoned and cooked over woodfire. Just really cant say enough wonderful things about this steakhouse! Worth our Hour drive and will definitely be back!! 5 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟“

“Great place for fried fish and shrimp. Very clean place and great customer service.
Their lunch specials are very reasonable during the week and their lemonade is yummy.
Weekends we get the 10 piece whiting platter, fried shrimp, and their chicken wings. Yup you heard me right …their chicken wings are so good. We ask them to fry the French fries crispy and get mamba sauce to dip them in. Their hush puppies are good especially when you dip it in mamba sauce. Everything is tasty and I love the cornmeal crispiness of the fish, it’s great on the heat up the next day.
Their prices went up a little since the summer time, but that’s to be expected since they are popular and well..the economy.“

“My parents had been coming here since they opened years ago, and my mom and I try to come at least once a week still. The food is always amazing, not a single item I wouldn't recommend from the menu. The service is always amazing and food comes out quick. Never too long a wait even when it's packed. The people are also amazing. They are wonderful and take care of everyone. Great people, great food, great service all the time.“

“We just had a wonderful dinner at San Jose. We sat outside. Our waiter, Ray, was excellent too! Thank you.“

“music should be in the background 'background music' unless it is a hard rock cafe, etc. else it forces everyone to yell or be unable to hear everything. i'm not going to write anything about the server since except for rudely condescending to an honest question about the menu, she did not speak to me the rest of the time i was there nor check on me, etc etc Fortunately there were several other staff around who assisted me during my visit!“

“Desde que llegas hasta que te vas todo es genial servicio, ambiente comida en fin todo. Gracias la terraza por sus atenciones“

“The food and service was great!“

“Amazing 38 flavors and fresh food. 👍👍👍👍👍👍“

“25 years ago during SummerSlam, Jim Ross did a plug for this restaurant. I’ve always wanted to stop and eat here. I finally got to do it. My New York Strip steak was cooked perfectly. The desserts were awesome. I was not disappointed by this place. The staff was friendly, the drinks were good, and I loved all the atmosphere of this place. When I’m in Raleigh I for sure will come back.“

“Ate lunch here today and our waitress was awesome and the sushi chief brought us 2 free sushi dishes to try. My husband got the fried fish and it was so fresh and good. They bring you out house made pork skins too. Wonderful experience. Will definitely be back! Highly recommend!“

“My favorite place! All you can eat✅“