50 Best Seafood Restaurants in Raleigh

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

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

“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.“

“If I could give 10 stars I would. I went here with a group of loved ones to celebrate my birthday and entrance to exit it was an exquisite experience! The gentleman who greeted us at the hostess stand was professional and polite. Our server, Becca, was top tier phenomenal! Even the manager stopped by to wish me a happy birthday. Everyone at the table ordered different entrees and we all thoroughly enjoyed our food!! I personally had the filet mignon and it was incredibly tender, juicy, and paired perfectly with the mashed potatoes. Kudos to the chefs at every station!! I would certainly recommend for any occasion or simply if you just want to gather and eat. I truly appreciate the role each individual I encountered played in making my birthday one to be remembered!!! It's worth reiterating, Becca was superb!!“

“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. ❤️“

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

“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!!“

“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.“

“Delicious food. I can highly recommend.“

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

“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!“

“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!!!!!!“

“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.“

“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!“

“The food was amazing. I had the fish and shrimp with hush puppies and coleslaw. It was very flavorful and seasoned without being overly salty. The service was exceptional. The manager was there and very friendly also. The only reason I gave 4 stars is because there were still scales on the fish. After spitting out scales a few times I lost my appetite. Food was otherwise perfect.“

“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!“

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

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

“Music and food! They had a great singer“

“We have always had fantastic experiences at Capital Grille, and yesterday was no exception! My family and I have been loyal customers of Capital Grille for at least the past six years. We always feel welcomed and well taken care of. From the moment you step inside, the staff provide exceptional service, seating you promptly, offering excellent food recommendations, checking in regularly, and ensuring everything meets the highest standard so you have the best possible experience throughout your visit. Yesterday we celebrated my husband's 40th birthday, and we could not have made a better choice than Capital Grille. We had a wonderful time, with delicious food and drinks, top-notch service, and of course unforgettable desserts! A special thank you to our hostess, our waiter Maxx, our manager Gabriela, and everyone else who worked so hard to make our evening special!“

“My friends & I went last night for dinner. We had cocktails at the bar and the bartender was not friendly at all and barely spoke at all. It was definitely awkward. We got to our table and had Destiny as our server. She was so friendly and amazing to us. We got the queso appetizer and the avocado bombs. I loved the queso!!!! I never tried the other appetizer. I got the Cesar salad, prime rib and mashed potatoes. The dinner was delicious! I asked for the prime rib medium rare- it was medium but it was still good. We will definitely be back.“

“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!“

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

“😋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 🥰.“

“Always impressing me and my family“

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

“Co worker told me about saltwater seafood market. It was my first time there. The staff welcomed me and was very explanatory about each question I asked about the fish and their services. Plus they have a walk in or call in restaurant. Cooked fresh fish menu. I recommend this market.“

“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 time here. food was authentic and delicious!“

“We had a birthday celebration at Stellar and it was amazing! The owners and staff took great care of everyone in our party. Amazing cocktails, appetizers, and main dishes. The atmosphere is warm, chic, and cozy. I highly recommend and will definitely return.“

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

“Excellent food fresh,hot and fast. Cooked to order. Very friendly staff. Offered range of items wife got a chicken cutsu bento box, I got a yellow curry with beef, son-in-law got a spicey general tso chicken and daughter got a spicey seafood soup all excellent a d flavorful. Worth a trip if you are in the area. Happy eats. :)“

“The lemon drop martini delicious, calamari delicious, wedge salad delicious. For my entree, I ordered the crispy chicken sandwich not good at all. Chicken patty was fried hard more like burnt. Infact it was double stack chicken sandwich and i could tell that it was processed. The services was fantastic, waiter was great. I just know, that I will not order that sandwich again.“

“Not sure why there are any bad reviews. Our experience was great. Just as good as the Franklinton location. Delicious, great service, highly recommend!“

“The food and service was great!“

“I've been wanting to try them for a while but I've always missed them when they were in my area... Well not today! ☺I asked the guy how long they'd be there, he said 12-3pm-told him I'd be back because I wanted my husband to have some too. My husband went by when he got off work and got a fish & shrimp plate, it looks and tastes delicious! I don't eat shrimp but it was tempting me 🤣 Y'all gotta go check them out.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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?“

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

“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.“

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

“Great Southern style seafood!!!“

“Wow!! What an amazing experience, we had heard mixed things about the chain but our server Aidan absolutely blew us away! He was super attentive and the drinks were delicious! Our food was good but Aidan really made our experience next level.“

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

“I absolutely loved everything I ordered! I got the Bourbon Chicken, chicken wings with beef fries, General Tso’s Chicken, and more. Everything was fresh and delicious. Since I ate it right away, the chicken was perfectly crispy, and the rice is honestly the best I’ve had around here!

The restaurant was also very clean, and they had a 100 sanitation rating, which was really impressive. This is definitely one of the cleanest and best restaurants I’ve been to. I highly recommend it!“