Ordered shrimp, scallops, and crab. The seafood was delicious. The shrimp and scallops were…read moredeep-fried with a light, flavorful fry. The crab was very sweet, and had a fantastic ocean flavor without tasting fishy.

Bought crab legs and peel and eat shrimp for Fathers Day- both were awesome! The man working (owner…read moreI presume) was also very nice to my daughter. Definitely recommend.

After 20 years of being a loyal customer I will no longer shop at Clem's. For over a year now I…read morehave been there many times trying to shop with EBT and have only been successful 1 time. Yesterday was even worse. The lady working COULD use the EBT but could not filet my fish. So once again I left with nothing. I gave it one more chance today and the lady could not use the EBT card. So I will no longer try to shop there and I will no longer send others to shop there. Goodbye Clem's. Deborah P A very hurt and dissatisfied customer

Well, my wife and I drove down from Leland today, January 9, 2026, with great expectations only to…read morefind that there is no restaurant, only tanks with various fish, shrimp, crabs available for purchase THAT YOU TAKE HOME AND COOK FOR YOURSELF! The guy inside said we were the third couple to arrive today looking for the restaurant.

Generations of this family have operated this Local…read morebusiness. Extremely knowledgeable, helpful, friendly operation. Great inventory of fresh caught fish. Shop local, keep these folks in business, here in Southport.

This is the best seafood market that we have ever been to in our entire lives! The sushi-grade…read moresalmon is awesome and the tuna is as well. Also, remember to get some local shrimp. The owner and staff are amiable and knowledgeable as well. This is a must-go place if you find yourself within 100 miles of the Southport, NC area. It is well worth the drive. Charles and Libby T.

Love Swain's! Food is amazing and the staff is friendly. One of our favorite places on the island.read more

This was our second vist to this location. We've attempted to visit before but their hours have not…read moremet our needs. Arrived on a Friday night and was seated promptly away from the noisier larger dining area. We enjoyed our seats around corner of front door. Lily was right with us asking for a drink order which we only had water. My wife ordered the fish special that came with baked fish, hush puppies and coleslaw. I ordered Mermaids Delight which was Sautéed scallops, shrimp, mushrooms and scallions in a garlic, parmesan cream sauce finished with lump Blue Crab over linguini pasta. Everything tasted good and service was ok. I had a little problem with value of meal and the atmosphere is nothing to right home about.

Had them cater my son' graduation party. The food was so good! Service top notch! Everyone of our…read moreguest was happy and the best part THEY clean UP

This spot is fun for a quick and easy dinner option. You choose the boil and tell them the number…read moreof people, we selected the traditional. I enjoyed a beer while we waited which was not very long. We also left with a beer to use for our liquid to cook it in and cornbread muffins. The direction card made this so easy to cook. It took less than 30 minutes. The food was delicious and we devoured it all. Cape Fear Boil Company is a must visit in OKI.

Every time I purchase fresh seafood from The Market Place I am pleased with their selection,…read morequality and prices. While they may not have the most diverse selection, what they do carry is always fresh and of the highest quality. I am particularly fond of their locally caught shrimp and their tuna. Thank you for being a member of our community.

First, I'd like to give a special shoutout to our waitress. She truly made the dining experience…read morememorable. She was funny, a little sassy, and had a great personality that made us feel right at home. Be prepared for a crowd! We visited on a Sunday evening and the restaurant was very busy and quite loud. We had about a 20-minute wait at 5:00 PM, so I can only imagine how packed it gets around 6:00 or 7:00 PM. For dinner, I ordered the flounder platter with Gouda potatoes and sweet plantains. Everything was excellent--5/5. The Gouda potatoes were especially delicious, and the flounder was perfectly crispy without being greasy. My son ordered the crab boil special and cleaned his plate, which says it all. My boyfriend had the fried oyster po' boy, and it was very good as well. Even my little guy ordered the adult portion of fried shrimp and finished every last shrimp and fry. Overall, the prices were reasonable, the service was outstanding, and the food was delicious. We'd definitely come back again!

Stopped here while vacationing on OKI- nice outside waiting area. Food was quite good- not what I…read moreexpected on the inside (a bit dated) but kinda cool fishing town vibe. Loved the idea for the kids' plate being a frisbee. My son said it's his favorite burger. Server was okay- not super friendly but granted they were very busy. Would definitely visit again.

I love everything about this place, from the homemade potato chips brought to the table, to the…read moreperfectly cooked chargrilled steaks, to the amazing desserts. The sides are delicious. And the price for glasses of wine is very reasonable. I love the coconut cake. It might be the best cake I've ever had. The heath bar cake and mudslide cake are fantastic too. If you're full after dinner, they have dessert ready to go. Take a few - you will not regret it.

Excellent all around. Delicious food and wonderful service. We really enjoyed our meals - and…read morelemon drop martinis! Will visit next time we are in town