50 Best Seafood Restaurants in Raleigh

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Great food! Amazing staff at the location on Spring Forest. We sat at the bar and Hope was very attentive, always making sure we had all we needed.“

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

“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!!!!!!“

“You half to try this restaurant when you’re in Raleigh the food was so good you must save room for the yummy desserts! Our sever Summer was the best will be back!!“

“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.“

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

“Delicious food. I can highly recommend.“

“My fiancé and I celebrated our engagement at Oak Steakhouse in May of 2026 and the entire staff made the evening magical. Oak has quickly become a frequent date night spot for us and will be for years to come. The food is always amazing and John our waiter (as well as the entire staff) has always treated us like family.“

“We LOVED this place!! Having traveled to Peru and knowing we loved the food while we were there, we were curious to see if this would hold up to our fond memories. Not only was the food delicious and comforting, the staff were extremely warm, fun and friendly! We had the Aji de Galina which is like the kind of soothing, yummy comfort food you long for after a hard week! We also had the Bistec del Pobre which blew my husband's mind. The steak was perfectly cooked, the chimichurri sauce was incredibly flavorful without being overpowering and the rice and bean concoction it comes with was divine! We're happy to have this restaurant downtown and look forward to it being one of our frequents!“

“Amazing service, great environment, adorable robot - perfect place to take the family for a.night out or to celebrate special moments.“

“Great food and service.
PESTO CHICKEN AND FRESH MOZZARELLA FLATBREAD
FIELD GREENS SALAD
GARDEN TOMATO SOUP
WOOD-GRILLED IDAHO RAINBOW TROUT
BRICK-OVEN ROASTED CHILEAN SEA BASS
DESSERT WAS COMPLIMENTARY FOR B.D
Total $107 tip not included.“

“Island seafood company delivers the best, freshest seafood I’ve ever had. That includes their fisherman’s oysters. I’ve never had fresher tasting oysters, even at the best restaurants around like Oyster Rock, which is supposed to be known for good oysters. Nothing compares to the quality of their products. And a shout for that incredible crab dip!“

“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!“

“😋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.“

“Really outstanding fried chicken and seafood! I thought Smithfield’s was the best place to go for fried chicken, but, I have to say Jacks is even better! We will be going there a lot more!“

“My husband and I celebrated our anniversary at Capital Grille. We chose a late lunch and it was so lovely. The staff is extremely attentive which is more than I’d expect at any restaurant (post-pandemic). Thank you Audrey and the triage team at North Hills. Staying together is an awesome accomplishment for us and you all reminded us what a big deal real love truly is. Continued blessings to you all. Cheers 🥂“

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

“Always impressing me and my family“

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

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

“Music and food! They had a great singer“

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

“had a great time here. food was authentic and delicious!“

“The meals here are really decked out! You better come hungry and I can see why it is popular because most of the dishes are just about $10. It's a nofrills space and food came out pretty quick.

Ironically the soup pot was not that great, quite flavorless, but the fried thick noodles were awesome and bursting with flavor.“

“My Thai Chicken Salad was incredible and quite a huge portion The peanut butter pie was out of this world My server Courtney Lynne was the icing on the cake So fun knowledgeable and so very pleasant. She helped make my 62nd birthday awesome“

“First time we have been there and definitely worth the drive. I got fried Shrimp with sides and Husband got blue male crabs. All were fantastic. The staff and owner are wonderful and made us very welcomed. Even the customers were so friendly and welcoming.“

“Really outstanding fried chicken and seafood! I thought Smithfield’s was the best place to go for fried chicken, but, I have to say Jacks is even better! We will be going there a lot more!“

“Had a great meal at the restaurant. Our server Ben was very attentive and answered all our questions. The only suggestion I would make is the water they service which probably Raleigh water is terrible! Filtered water would be MUCH better! I couldn't drink it!“

“The food and service was great!“

“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.“

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

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

“Absolutely an outstanding experience! The Peddler went out of their way to create a wonderful rehearsal dinner event. From Sarah's planning to Emily's coordinating to Sarah's waitressing to Ernie's grilling - everything was superb - especially the delicious meal. Thank you for making Danny and Kat's evening a special memory!“

“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.“

“Sea bass, Brussels, potatoes, filet, and dirty martini were fantastic! Will visit again.“

“Great Southern style seafood!!!“

“Chloe was our waitress and she was amazing! I come here fairly often and she’s been the best service I’ve had in a long time. Although everyone is super nice but her customer service was superb. Thank you for making my night amazing! ❤️❤️❤️“

“This is an absolutely delicious hidden gem and Raleigh. Steaks cooked to perfection. Lobster mac & cheese. Desserts to die for. Cocktails wine whatever you want. It’s just amazing.“

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

“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?“

“We had an excellent dinner for our group this evening. We had a large group, we were seated and served very quickly. I would absolutely recommend this for a great dinner and wonderful staff. Scott, Rick and Susan went above and beyond to make sure our experience was wonderful.“

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

“I had a great experience at Fat Boys Shack in Wake Forest, NC. The food was delicious, and the customer service was a 10/10 from the moment I walked in. My tenders were fried hard just the way I like them without even having to ask, which was a pleasant surprise. The lemonade was also very good and refreshing. The restaurant itself was clean and well kept. Shoutout to the manager on duty, Paige Terry, and employee Tiara Spence for providing excellent service and making the visit even better. I’ll definitely be back!“

“I recently moved to the neighborhood and decided to give them a try. Everything was delicious! I ordered Shrimp Lo Mein w/onions only and a shrimp egg roll. EVERYTHING was made fresh! The egg roll was nice & crispy and not saturated with oil, the shrimp in the lomein was PLENTIFUL and the noodles were cooked to perfection. Most importantly, the delivery time was only 15mins! I Will definitely be ordering again REAL SOON!“

“We were visiting our family in Raleigh and we tried it for the first time, one of the best dinners we’ve ever had out. Food, service, and atmosphere were all amazing. We will definitely be trying to reserve another dinner here next time we are in town!“