45 Best Seafood Restaurants near Wrightsville Beach

“We held our wedding reception at Bluewater Waterfront Grill in March 2026, and it was absolutely perfect! We worked directly with Meredith and her team, and they were truly a pleasure from start to finish. Their communication and the platform they use for events made the entire planning process seamless and stress-free.
We booked the entire 2nd floor, which gave our guests exclusive access to the deck area. The sunset views over the docks were simply perfect, and they even let our dog join us on the water for a few photos, which meant the world to us!
The service was impeccable throughout the cocktail hour and the served dinner. The 'surf and turf' was a huge hit, and the late-night snacks they provided were the perfect way to keep the energy up through the end of the reception. If you're looking for a waterfront venue in Wilmington with top-tier service, I highly recommend Meredith and the team at Bluewater!

** Pictures by Becca Rizzo Photography **“

“We had a great experience thanks to our server Jason. From the moment we sat down, Jason was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. What stood out the most was Jason’s positive attitude, which elevated the whole meal. His recommendations were spot on, and he handled our requests with a smile and professionalism. Great service like this elevated the whole meal and made the experience special.“

“Excellent and fun! My husband and I had date night and cooked together ❤️“

“Absolutely love this place“

“The location and view are wonderful. The cocktails were also great and our server was very sweet. We would not come back again for the food however. The she crab soup was delicious, but we were very disappointed with our entrees. My husband and I both had the salmon and it was overcooked and tasted fishy.“

“Excellent Food, excellent atmosphere. Great establishment.“

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“Great food and a friendly atmosphere! You have to stop when in the Wrightsville Beach Wilmington area!“

“Love this place , good food and good service“

“It was PERFECT ! even the wine paired perfectly with the flavors of the meals. I just visited this place yesterday and I can’t wait to go Back!“

“THANK YOU Candance for taking such good care of me this week by taking my food allergies seriously. She was AMAZING with ensuring my meal did not contain any of my food allergies, which allowed me to enjoy my dinner stress-free. It was my first time ever visiting the restaurant and I'll definitely go back.“

“Visited 8/16/25, Greenville, NC. The food was excellent.. hot, fresh, and flavorful. Our waitress, Ramsie K, was excellent. Speed of service was excellent. We will definitely visit again.“

“I can’t say enough about how amazing On Thyme Restaurant is! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with warm smiles and a, welcoming atmosphere. The menu is packed with delicious options that cater to all tastes, but the is an absolute must-try! Have you tried the PHILLY EGG ROLLS?? The food is always fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. It’s clear that the team of chefs put their heart and soul into every dish. The staff is attentive, and eager to ensure you have the best dining experience. I selected On Thyme for my work Christmas Party and the staff fell in LOVE with everything. On Thyme delivers every time!! If you haven’t been yet, stop by and check it out—you won’t be disappointed!“

“Today was the first time visiting Poki. I have never been to an establishment with these protein options. Highly recommend this place. The food and service was excellent.“

“Every thing we ordered was amazing we had Oysters Rockefeller and for dinner we got a fillet Oscar’ed and the swordfish Oscar’ed. This was one of the best dinners we ever had.!! The service was excellent too. 10/10“

“Place was awesome… great prices!! If you’re looking for a genuine Maine lobster roll, this is the place to go“

“First time in tonight. Had the Oysters Rockefeller, the black drum ceviche, and the fried flounder! All were incredible! We also ordered a few of the Bloody Mary oyster shooters and they were as delicious as they were aesthetic! Our server was great though I forgot to get her name, as was the manager who stopped in to check on us!“

“Had a mix up with a gift card. They fixed it quick fast and in a hurry. Thanks so much Porter’s neck location!!!!“

“My brother and I ate here for the first time today—1/29/2026. All you can eat crab legs. Delicious!! Garlic bread, superb. We had the best waitress, Olivia. Great experience…. We’ll be back soon!!“

“I don’t usually leave reviews but they totally deserve one! We left the movies and my parents said “where are we having lunch?”. I said “right here! I looked at their menu during the movie”. Coquina did NOT disappoint. The “co’jito” and “café con leche” cocktails were perfection. The conch fritters were fantastic. In fact, we were shocked how many fritters come with the order and the size of them. Most restaurants we’ve been to that offered conch fritters come with (maybe) five fritters and always far smaller in size. And the actual amount of conch and size of the pieces: amazing. It was so nice to actually taste conch and not just breading/filler! And then the Cuban sandwich….. OMG….. My father and I always order a Cuban sandwich and judge a restaurant based on it if it’s on their menu. We both agreed that this was probably the best Cuban sandwich we’ve ever had! And we’ve tried them from Key West up to New England. The mayo balances out the mustard…. The melted Swiss cheese…. BUT the winner: the mojo-marinated SMOKED pork. Once you get through the creamy, savory, and tang, you get the smoke flavor and it’s just the perfect marriage of flavors. I know it’s supposed to be a fish-focused place, but do yourself a favor and get the Cuban sandwich!!“

“Wow! Bone fish has a terrific fixed lunch deal. The brussel sprouts salad was huge, the fish cooked to perfection, delicious cole slaw and crispy seasoned fries. With a soda or fresh brewed ice tea!! All for under $15 bucks. \nMy waitress Giselle, was attentive and made me feel welcomed. It was an awesome lunch. Check it out.👍❤️🌹“

“Dinner tonight at Fish Bites was fantastic! Grouper, risotto, green beans! We had one of their amazing desserts, lemon blueberry cake! Very, very busy, service was great and so friendly!!“

“Amazing drinks, food & service 💕“

“Sitting by the water, watching the boats and draw bridge is the best! Always a favorite for my adult kids as we’ve been going here for years! I like the Islander: Grilled Chicken sandwich with pineapple and bacon. My one daughter loves the blackened Mahi tacos. One thing that is no longer on the menu is their crab dip. They could add a couple more dessert choices as well.“

“Very good plate of trout and shrimp! Fish and shrimp were perfectly breaded and not over cooked,just right! Greenbeans taste like home. This restaurant is now one of our favorite go to places. Clean, excellent sanitation grade(99), courtesy & quick service.“

“We were there June 13-25. Absolutely enjoyed every bite of my meal last night!!!! Server Lila was excellent!! Plan to visit again !!!!“

“Ate dinner at the boathouse on 4-15-23 food was good Logan was our waiter very attentive other staff helped him an assistant manager was greeting people going from table never once did she come to our table or say anything to us there was no excuse for that“

“Excellent day on the deck, ahi tuna and crab cake sandwich were the best. Our waiter Diego was the best!“

“I worked for this place 5 months. The roaches in the back are overwhelming. They leave the door open letting any little creatures inside. The owners tried stealing my pay stubs so I wouldn't see them funneling my leftover money. Everyone that works in the back is great, but they're slaves. They have to work constantly and immigrated illegally. 2 of the servers are also Asian immigrants. So the Asian owner can spy on the American servers. The owner doesn't like Black people so she would try to give the white tables to the Asian servers because apparently " black people don't tip" ...verbatim what they say on the low. My girlfriend is black so since day 1 I've been resentful of the racist undertone. The crabhouse was also stealing money from my leftover paystubs. They thought i wouldnt ask for them and quickly scrambled the paystubs together after 48 hours. They wrote me a check for my stolen/missing money. The seafood is all frozen from Ecuador and they most likely eat their own feces or human feces in a farmed environment. It's a scam at best, for employees, patrons, or even takeout orders. This is garbage carcinogenic fake seafood that just sits for God knows how long in a freezer. The ranch is garbage and spoiled, the owners are cannibalistic slum lords and they confiscate our phones as soon as we walk in the door so the employees cannot show the roaches on the back end. If you enjoy food that destroys your body, and intestinal health by all means indulge. Also if you send the food back they will wash the food in the sink then re boil it to make it look fresh. I had to send an order back and Lena [ the chinese manager, that uses a fake name " Carmen"] will wash it in the sink and re-serve it to you personally. The lady stormed out and said I was disrespectful for serving half eaten food they put back in the sink n boiler pot. I was livid..because she was absolutely valid to feel this way. The harsh truth is this place is garbage food being served like top shelf caviar, brought to you by racist folk who only care about $$$ and your hopeless addiction go their toxic food. The assistant manager is also a drama queen. Her personal life is way too involved in the restaurant. I feel she has a complexity disorder. Always bringing their kids in to work and talking about guests behind their backs. It's completely unprofessional. Everyone deserves respect and dignity. Very sad way to live.. I wish you the best...“

“Great service and excellent food. Absolutely adore the owner“

“I have eaten Sushi all over the US as well as Asia and (not to mention) Japan. This place is very authentic and the sushi is just amazing. I only order sushi but my husband always gets a cooked dinner and he says they are amazing as well! The staff is attentive and the sushi chef (I believe owner) is fantastic. I sometimes get supermarket sushi as Genki is not real close to me. I used to appreciate it was “just supermarket sushi” but after Genki (10-12 times) it’s real hard to get a quick supermarket fix. Actually right now I’m salivating!“

“The food was absolutely delicious and portions were quite large. Its a cozy little place and the owners and staff are very kind and gracious. We will be back for sure.“

“Good food, Great service.“

“Dinner - Delicious Ambiance - Classic Service - Just perfect! Thank you Brandon, you were exceptional! 10/10“

“10/10 recommend! We had the best Valentine’s Day dinner here. The space is beautiful and airy, and the food was incredible. The Oysters Millionaire (that salmon mousse!!) and the Seacuterie board were the perfect start. I treated myself to the Surf N’ Turf with lobster thermidor and it was so decadent and delicious. It was exactly the high-end but laid-back night out I needed. Can’t wait for brunch!“

“I just ate the best crab cake sandwich I have ever had, my own included. Tons of lump crab meat, no shell, with a crisp coating. Highly recommend and totally worth the price.“

“Hi guys !! I ordered pickup here and I was not disappointed the 4.7 star rating is there for a reason. The coconut shrimp was fantastic and the wings were good as well, but the drunken noodles stole the show! The drunken noodles here are never ending (the noodles aren't cut to pieces) leaving you with a mouthful of velvety texture and flavour. No other place in the area makes drunken noodles that aren't overly sweet or soggy and I genuinely enjoyed every mouthful. No other place will top this location and I hope to eat here again to try their other dishes. I LOVE THAI FOOD!“

“Awesome fresh fish, crabs, shrimp..... They have it all!“

“The pimento cheese sausage biscuits. 🤩Holy moly! 🤤🤤🤤So delish! Adult and toddler approved! 😋😋😋“

“First time my husband and I had ever eaten here and it was delicious and the prices were good. The staff were amazing especially when we accidentally dropped our leftover spaghetti and meatballs. They gave us a brand new one on the house even though they didn't have too and we didn't ask. We will definitely be going back and I recommend this place to anyone.“

“Such a great affordable selection of fresh seafood! The staff is always great and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!“

“Chimichanga lunch was huge and tasted great! Will order again!“

“This restaurant was reviewed on a locals instagram account and I decided to try it out. I was pleasantly suprised and relieved to have found my new spot. I have been searching for a clean and good option here in town (for years) and I have finally found it. I definitely recommend this spot“

“Great Mediterranean food !!! Locally owned and operated family restaurant.“

“Excellent food, great service!!!!“