Seabird

$$$ • Seafood, Cocktail Bar, Vegan

Hours:
1 S Front St, Wilmington
(910) 769-5996

About Seabird

Seabird is a James Beard finalist in both restaurant and chef categories, known for its delicious food and outstanding service. The menu offers a variety of options, from swordfish, catfish, ribs, and soft-shelled crab to their signature cioppino with an abundance of seafood in a delightful broth. The bread service stands out with cornbread, and the spicy baked oysters are a must-try. The service, provided by knowledgeable waitstaff like Colby, is attentive and accommodating, making each dining experience enjoyable and memorable. Visitors praise the restaurant for its fantastic local oysters available during happy hour, which are salty and delicious, as well as the exceptional catfish, considered by many as the best they’ve ever had in the south. The swordfish schnitzel surprises many with its flavor, and the ribs are fall-off-the-bone delicious, with samples provided by attentive staff. The seafood tower is also highly recommended, and the trout entree has received praise for its delicious taste. The restaurant’s beautiful setting and friendly staff make it a great spot for any occasion, especially for those who love good food. The atmosphere is classy but not stuffy, and the innovative, creatively prepared dishes reflect a high level of culinary skill. Guests also enjoy expertly crafted drinks that add to the welcoming environment.

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Seabird Reviews

4.7
766 ratings
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Food
4.8
Atmosphere
4.8
Service
4.8

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This evening we were excited to bring friends who had never been to Seabird, and it was my wife’s birthday! The food did not disappoint. Our friends loved it. It was good to see a restaurant with a sense of humor when they brought out a “no calorie” birthday cake! (A lit candle stuck to a dessert plate)

Seabird is, hands down, the best place to go for a truly exceptional dinner in Wilmington, NC. The chef, Dean Neff, is a virtuoso, and the quality of the delicious food is complemented by the stunning interior. (The building's renovation won a Preservation Award from the Historic Wilmington Foundation—well deserved!) Pair your meal with some concoctions from behind the bar; their cocktail creations are every bit as special as the plates prepared. I dare not neglect to mention...read full review

First off the menu Is super small maybe 14 items. Thats fine. I chose the short ribs mainly because I don’t eat mussels, clams or oysters which was in 95% of the other menu items. Let me say they were good. But they were $48 with basically no side and it was not a big portion at all. I don’t mind paying for a good meal but I left hungry. Now to the bad, we had a party of 16 and they don’t tell us til the bill comes that it can only be split 4 ways. Well we have people from...read full review

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Hours

Monday 5 - 9PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 5 - 9PM
Thursday 5 - 9PM
Friday 5 - 10PM
Saturday 10AM - 1PM
5 - 10PM
Sunday 10AM - 1PM
5 - 9PM
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