The Maine Lobster Roll Company

Seafood Restaurant

Wilmington, NC

The Maine Lobster Roll Company serves traditional Maine lobster rolls on toasted New England-style buns in Wilmington, North Carolina.

  • Traditional Maine-style lobster rolls
  • Warm lobster rolls with melted butter
  • Chilled lobster rolls with mayonnaise-based preparations

Lobster Pie is cooked to order; expect about 15 minutes.

Catch Restaurant

Seafood Restaurant

Wilmington, NC

Catch Restaurant, founded in 2006, serves modern seafood using wild-caught or sustainably raised seafood and Cape Fear Coast ingredients.

  • Dinner featuring North Carolina seafood
  • Diners seeking sustainable seafood
  • Shrimp and grits, crab cakes, oysters, or lobster

Brent's Bistro

Seafood Restaurant

Wilmington, NC

Brent’s Bistro is a restaurant in Wrightsville Beach, NC, with weekly menus posted on Facebook.

  • Dining in Wrightsville Beach
  • Guests checking weekly menus before visiting

Bonefish Grill

Seafood Restaurant

Wilmington, NC

Bonefish Grill serves hand-cut, wood-grilled seafood in Wilmington with reservations, outdoor dining, curbside pickup, and catering.

  • Wood-grilled Atlantic salmon
  • Seafood dinners with hand-crafted cocktails and wine pairings
  • Catered everyday occasions and special events

Steam Restaurant & Bar

Seafood Restaurant

Wilmington, NC

Steam Restaurant serves seasonal American cuisine and seafood specialties beside the Cape Fear River in downtown Wilmington.

  • Seafood dining with Cape Fear River views
  • Seasonal American cuisine featuring diver scallops or salmon and Gouda grits
  • Private events, birthdays, or rehearsal dinners

Marina Grill

Seafood Restaurant

Wilmington, NC

Marina Grill offers waterfront dining on Wilmington’s Riverwalk, with Sunday brunch, private event spaces, and Cape Fear River views.

  • Waterfront meals in Downtown Wilmington
  • Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Private events with marina and river views

Port Land Grille

Seafood Restaurant

Wilmington, NC

Port Land Grille serves nightly-changing wood-grilled seafood in Wilmington and has operated there since opening in 2000.

  • wood-grilled seafood dinners
  • diners seeking locally sourced North Carolina seafood
  • private dining for groups of 12 to 60

Anne Bonny's

Seafood Restaurant

Wilmington, NC

Anne Bonny's is Wilmington's only floating bar and restaurant, serving Calabash-style seafood on the downtown Riverwalk.

  • Waterfront seafood dining
  • Calabash-style seafood
  • Frozen tropical cocktails

Big Daddy's Seafood Restaurant

Seafood Restaurant

Kure Beach, NC

Big Daddy's Seafood Restaurant serves Calabash-style and freshly prepared seafood with Atlantic Ocean and Kure Beach Pier views.

  • Calabash-style seafood
  • Fresh catch, scallop, flounder, and shrimp dishes
  • In-house smoked ribs, pulled pork, and beef brisket

Boathouse Restaurant

Seafood Restaurant

Wilmington, NC

Boathouse Restaurant provides separate menus for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks.

  • diners seeking breakfast
  • diners seeking lunch
  • diners seeking dinner

Cape Fear Seafood Company

Seafood Restaurant

Wilmington, NC

Cape Fear Seafood Company has served award-winning coastal seafood since 2008, with reservations, delivery, and to-go ordering across Carolinas locations.

  • coastal seafood dining
  • seafood platters and pastas
  • Southern weekend brunch

Ceviche's

Seafood Restaurant

Wilmington, NC

Ceviche's has served Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach since 2014, specializing in Panamanian seafood ceviche and coastal Latin American dishes.

  • Seafood ceviche with multiple flavor and sampler options
  • Panamanian-inspired coastal dining
  • Gluten-free diners seeking a dedicated menu, with cross-contact caution

Coquina Fishbar

Seafood Restaurant

Wilmington, NC

Coquina Fishbar is a family-run scratch kitchen in Mayfaire Town Center, minutes from Wrightsville Beach, serving fresh local oysters and seafood.

  • Fresh local oysters
  • Scratch-made seafood meals
  • Seafood lunch or dinner near Wrightsville Beach

Elijah's Restaurant

Seafood Restaurant

Wilmington, NC

Elijah's serves fried, broiled, and blackened seafood on Wilmington's Riverwalk, with the largest porch and private dining for up to 50 guests.

  • Waterfront seafood dining
  • North Carolina oyster dishes
  • Fried, broiled, or blackened seafood

Havana's Restaurant

Seafood Restaurant

Carolina Beach, NC

Havana's Restaurant serves fresh seafood and hand-cut Angus steaks from a 1916 Carolina Beach cottage with indoor and outdoor patio seating.

  • Fresh seafood and locally sourced daily specials
  • Guests seeking shrimp and grits, fresh catch, or hand-cut Angus steaks
  • Beach visitors wanting indoor or outdoor dining near the Carolina Beach Boardwalk

Online orders are stated to be ready for pickup or delivery in no time.

Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Seafood Restaurant

Wilmington, NC

Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar serves Wilmington seafood including oysters, shrimp, and daily fresh-catch specials, with catering for private events.

  • Raw or steamed oyster and clam meals
  • Daily fresh-catch dishes with multiple preparation options
  • Southern-style shrimp and grits

King Neptune Restaurant & Pirate Bar

Seafood Restaurant

Wrightsville Beach, NC

King Neptune Restaurant & Pirate Bar, established in 1947, serves locally sourced seafood in Wrightsville Beach and offers private-party space.

  • locally sourced seafood dining
  • seed-oil-free restaurant meals
  • Sunday brunch

Michael's Seafood

Seafood Restaurant

Carolina Beach, NC

Michael's Seafood serves its 3-time World Championship seafood chowder in Carolina Beach and offers takeout, delivery, catering, and nationwide shipping.

  • World Championship seafood chowder
  • Fresh seafood lunch or dinner in Carolina Beach
  • Takeout or delivery seafood meals

Port City Chop House

Seafood Restaurant

Wilmington, NC

Port City Chop House serves steaks, chops, and seafood with over 27 years of experience and private dining spaces for groups of 30 or more.

  • Seafood dinners
  • Steak and chop meals
  • Business luncheons in High Point

Riverview Restaurant

Seafood Restaurant

Kure Beach, NC

Riverview Restaurant offers waterfront dining, American wild-caught seafood, sunset views, and private event rentals near Fort Fisher.

  • Waterfront seafood dining
  • Watching sunsets while dining
  • Families and guests dining with well-behaved pets

Salt Fish Restaurant and Tiki Bar

Seafood Restaurant

Carolina Beach, NC

Salt Fish Restaurant serves locally sourced, Caribbean- and Polynesian-inspired island cuisine in an intimate Carolina Beach dinner setting with signature Tiki cocktails.

  • Caribbean- and Polynesian-inspired island cuisine
  • Locally sourced seafood dining
  • Dinner with signature Tiki cocktails

Seabird

Seafood Restaurant

Wilmington, NC

Seabird serves seasonal North Carolina seafood, including oysters and shellfish from local small-scale fisherpeople, in a historic downtown Wilmington building.

  • Dining focused on seasonal North Carolina seafood
  • Oyster and shellfish meals
  • Weekend brunch in downtown Wilmington

Seafood Restaurant in nearby counties

FAQ

Which New Hanover County seafood restaurant serves local or sustainable seafood?

Catch says it uses wild-caught or sustainably raised seafood, supports local fisheries, and serves seafood from North Carolina's Cape Fear Coast.

Where can I get a traditional Maine lobster roll in Wilmington?

The Maine Lobster Roll Company serves Maine lobster rolls on toasted New England-style hot dog buns. Rolls are available warm with melted butter or chilled with mayonnaise-based preparations.

How long does the lobster pie take to prepare?

The Maine Lobster Roll Company says its lobster pie is cooked to order and takes about 15 minutes.

Where can I find Calabash-style seafood with waterfront views?

Anne Bonny's serves Calabash-style seafood on the downtown Wilmington Riverwalk, with views across the Cape Fear River toward the Battleship USS North Carolina.

Which Wilmington seafood restaurants accommodate larger groups?

Catch offers reservations for groups of 20 or more, while Port Land Grille has private dining rooms for 12 to 60 guests and can host full-restaurant events for up to 150.