First time trying Beauchaine's and it was amazing! The vibe is very family oriented and the staff were very friendly! The bartender Chase was very attentive and made the best drinks! Highly recommended the Tuna appetizer, the wontons came with it topped with the sauce were very delightful! read more

Chef Jeremy has brought the luster back to Beauchaines! Everything is amazingly Fresh! Had the local crab dip, my wife had the seafood risotto. My main was a comfort food meatloaf, yes, sorry! read more

Beauchaines 211 - Comfort food, amazingly fresh mashed potatoes and green beans. Crispy fried onions and a glaze. Fantastic!!!! - Seafood Near Me - Surf City, North Carolina

Very disappointing. Should've know when there was only one other table of diners at 6:30 on a Saturday. Everything we had was blah, except for the dinner rolls which, as the waitress said, "they're just packaged dinner rolls - nothing special." That pretty much sums it up. The arugula tomato-basil salad was extremely bitter with sun-dried tomatoes when it advertised roasted tomatoes. I had the lobster butter risotto which was expensive but had very little flavor. My fiancee had chicken Parmesan. The chicken was good but the noodles were very chewy. Not Al dente- just chewy. Our waitress never offered us any bread so we finally asked a different waiter for some. The rolls were the best part of the meal. Staff was friendly. But the place has seen better days. Definitely not worth it, sad to say. read more

Was not impressed to honest. I have lived in Surf City for a very long time and finally got around to trying this restaurant, I was mildly let down. The food wasn't bad per se, it just wasn't great for the price. The decor was very dated. However the staff were excellent; friendly and attentive. Again there was nothing wrong with the food. The crab dip was fine, I asked for lemon to squeeze over it which brightened it up and helped a bit, however it should come with more pieces of the toasted bread; The dip to bread ratio was off. The stuffed flounder was also fine, but for the price it was a let down, if that makes sense. The seafood pasta with the snow peas was a bit bland and way under seasoned, and the seafood was a touch over cooked. Had two drinks each and the bill after tip was $200+. The food just needs to be elevated a bit. read more

If you're looking for the best seafood in Surf City, look no further. Beauchaines 211 has incredible seafood, and good views. Highly recommended for a nice dinner. read more

The food was great, the service was good. Prices are a bit high for portion size. Great date night spot!

Short staffed. However our waitress was terrific. Food was not impressive. Two of us ordered the Salmon. Under seasoned and we both asked for well done. Had to send it back to cook longer, completely raw interior. Spinach was terribly salty, risotto, undercooked. 3rd in our party ordered the pork chop dinner. It was served raw, had to send back. It's been a couple of years since we've tried them, sadly we won't rush back. It's really a shame. They also need shades to cut down the sun. Very warm in their upstairs dining room read more

Service and food have been inconsistent since COVID. Used to be our favorite restaurant for special occasions but sadly no more. The menu seems very limited now and listed menu items would be unavailable the evening we were there. read more

I was very unimpressed. At least I got stared-down in the parking lot. The food was not ... uh ... good. The staff seemed overly distracted by some sort of wedding going on downstairs. read more

We dined on a day they were short-handed, so our experience was tainted because of an outlier. We didn't order drinks until 30 min after we arrived. That said, four of us had a variety of entrees, representing a spectrum of the menu. The location is very nice, with views of the sunset over the marsh. This a nice place to gather with friends you love, which will overcome the shortcomings of the food. read more

I am sad to report that this restaurant is no longer what it used to be. I would not recommend to anyone hoping for an upscale experience or even a good experience . Upon arriving we realized how dirty the floor, windows and glasses were and we had multiple flies circling our heads the whole entire dinner. The chicken on our salad was so bad we both spit it out and had to send it back, it was cold, rubbery and not fresh. Don't get me started on the bathroom, it was disgusting. Truly sad, as I used to frequent this restaurant for years in the early 2000's. We left hungry and so disappointed. I think it's either time to close the doors or reconsider the whole operation and deep clean the place and train the chef how to cook. Way overpriced for quality. Our waitress was a doll, I will say that, so sweet! read more

I haven't been there in a very long time. Never had a bad meal. I just don't eat after 4 pm. Have known Patrice for a long time and she is still running the show. Must be doing something right read more

Over priced. Uncooked. Not to mention doesn't meet my criteria in the health rating department. 92? And serving seafood. There are better options on the island. read more

We called them last minute with a party of 15 for a wedding and they didn't blink. Had a room off to the side, dinner was timely and well done. Would highly recommend them to anyone who needs to celebrate something. read more

We tried this place once and will definitely be back. It was a super slow night, and service was fast enough and friendly enough. We had the Cajun oysters appetizers which was absolutely delicious. I could have made a meal on that alone. For entrees I got the flounder shrimp cake which was so good. It looks like a ton of food but I was able to finish it all. The sauce and grits were especially delicious. My boyfriend had the grouper and he just loved it and ate all of his as well. We recently bought a place at North Topsail so plan to return here for more Cajun oysters if nothing else. read more

Beauchaines 211 - Grouper - Seafood Near Me - Surf City, North Carolina

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Not sure why this place has such low reviews on yelp when on Google they have a 5 star rating. I went here with my Boyfriend and best friend and we had a great time. The waitress was very attentive and friendly. The food was expertly prepared and worth the price. I would have to say that the dish that blew me away the most was one of the dishes that my boyfriend got. It was the fried green tomato caprese. I would have never thought to have used fried green tomatoes for a caprese salad but it worked well and I am kinda mad that I didn't get it as well. If they have it on the menu next time I go to this place I will get it. Also, we were blown away with how fast our quality food came out. read more

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I want to like this place, but the food is sub par at best with high end prices. The Ribeye was a cheap cut and no flavor. If they would salt them the day prior that would go a long way. Servers were all great, awesome views, but they need a chef. read more

Tried this again last night was really hoping the new chefs would be outstanding. Disappointed with the food. Services was great! read more

I'd heard of beauchaines for years and finally tried it for myself. We ordered the brussels, the salmon, the coq au vin, and the Patrice pasta with shrimp. The appetizer came out quickly and was a large serving. The flavors were delicious and we all agreed we'd order it again. My favorite of the mains were the salmon and the coq au vin, although, all three were delicious. The prices were high but the food, view, and service made it worth it for a nice meal out. read more

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Went to Beauchaine's last night for Jim's birthday. Jim ordered the scallops. They were wonderful and I don't usually like scallops. I had unicorn fish; it was fabulous, served with a fresh mango salsa and fresh green beans!!! We also shared fried oysters and fried brussel sprouts as appetizers. The Brussel sprouts were seasoned with pieces of ham, a sweet and salty delight! Our friends thoroughly enjoyed the stuffed flounder. The four of us shared a large piece of tiramisu with a lit candle in the middle to celebrate Jim's birthday. It was a lovely evening; with great food and service! read more

At this popular local favorite is best food you'll find on the island or anywhere in Surf City for over 21 years. B-211 is a scratch kitchen with each order prepared by the chef who created the menu. Executive Chef David and Chef Dora are amazing craftsman who will personally guarantee your satisfaction! Drop by the full bar for a specialty cocktail, your favorite local brew, or a glass of fine wine while you enjoy a breathtaking view of the sunset over the ICWW from the second story dining room!!! read more

The Caesar salad was delicious. The filet mignon was fantastic. The view of the inter coastal was gorgeous. Honestly, was a bit wary due to the ratings but take a chance, it may surprise you! read more

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Went for the first time last night for a special Anniversary dinner. Nice quiet vibes, great food and a beautiful sunset outside while we dined in the main dining room. The drinks, dinner and dessert were great. We'll be back read more

Beauchaines 211 - Seafood Near Me - Surf City, North Carolina

This place has so much potential to be alot better than the other resturants, however falls short. Lacking a view to look at while dinning, outdated interior. The food was really good but could be improved. I had the special lobster with mushroom rositto a steep price of $38. The lobster was overcooked and the rositto was over cooked too. The price was too high for that. I was jealous of my family's meals they were delicious but missing something to make it amazing. One got the halibut which was amazing. Then other got shrimp and grits which was good but needed seasoning or some spice. Another had the eggplant which was really good great smokiness but should been served with pasta. Finally the pork chop really tender and great but needed salt. Overall, i ordered the wrong thing, lesson learned most expensive isnt the best. read more

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We had reservation and were seated right away. It's strange that the restaurant has no website to show their current menu. They have a nice menu of cocktails. The Modern Old Fashion was very good. The cajun fried oyster appetizer was too pricey $18 for 4 oysters. We've never paid for bread in the US, but did so tonight; the $5 bread basket was chintzy. The seared scallop entree was good, cooked properly. Two of my fellow diners had the stuffed flounder and they both said it was good but too salty. One person ordered the special of the night, the lobster ravioli and reported that it was tasty, also too salty. It would be great if the restaurant tells the servers to provide the prices of any specials. Overall, the restaurant was good. read more

Beauchaines 211 - Menu May 2023 - Seafood Near Me - Surf City, North Carolina

So glad we ignored the low reviews for this place. Food was spectacular, service was great and you could not beat the view! Shrimp and grits were life changing!! Everything our group had was literally the best!! read more

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We ate at Beauchaines on a Monday night and the place was full even then, so we knew it was going to be a great meal. Appetizers - We got the Steak Fondue (can't remember if that was even on the menu but ask for it) which came out with the most amazing blue cheese sauce I have ever had. It was that amazing. The manager Drew was outstanding in his service, conversation and attentiveness to our party of five. My girlfriend and I split the surf and turf and it was outstanding as well. I am a bit of a foodie and can tell you that the chef at Beauchaines is out of this world phenomenal. The views were spectacular, the service is great, and the food cannot be beat anywhere. Love this place and will be going back each and every time I'm in the area. Absolutely spectacular. read more

Beauchaines 211 - Surf n' turf - Seafood Near Me - Surf City, North Carolina

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This place is AMAZING!! If you want a classy place with exquisite food, this is the place. If you're tired of the typical friend food from NC beach town restaurants, go here. It's not cheap but it's worth it. Just the presentation is worth it. read more

Just had a superb Mothers Day brunch. Everything was perfect. Will be back for dinner for sure.

The beef appetizer is really good. We had the schrimp & grits and the salmon. The were ready good. Our friend had the eggplant: the tomato sauce was like candy sauce, way way too sweet. I'm giving them one star because I asked for the kids meal as I didn't want a lot to eat. The chef DIDNT WANT to do it. I feel it's a customer service business, and if you can't meet the customers requests, why are you in business? read more

What an absolute disappointment! We dined at beauchaines with a party of 6. We were so excited to try some fresh seafood at the beach... big fat fail! Everyone's entree was subpar! $48 for a piece of grouper with zero seasoning or sauce, lukewarm shrimp and grits, overcooked calamari.... Our server was less than enthusiastic and seemed inconvenienced to even bring a soda refill. Quality of service doesn't matter though when there's an automatic 20% gratuity! It's truly mind blowing that a place like this can remain in business! read more

A few weeks ago I was looking at reviews of local restaurants (we are new to the area) and based on what I read decided to go to Bistro for my husbands birthday. While Bistro is good, it simply can't hold a candle to Beauchaines. We decided to check out Beauchaines on a whim without reservations and actually didn't expect to get seated right away but not only did we get seated but we snagged a spot upstairs on the deck and we were the only ones out there. I can't say enough good things about the food here! Apparently their chef is relatively new, so if you've been here before and experienced some disappointment in that category I urge you to give this place another try. We're pretty big foodies and can honestly say we had the BEST meal here that we've had in a very long time, and that includes many of the places in downtown Wilmington. I'm a sucker for fish stews and always order it on the rare occasions it's on a menu. This dish, which they call The Cameron, was amazing! Perfectly cooked fish and shellfish, amazing broth delicately flavored, and thin slices of baguette finely seasoned for soaking up all that broth goodness. My husband ordered the crab cakes and they were equally good, Generously sized filled with lump crab, they were served with an out of this world wasabi cream that is guaranteed to make your mouth sing. Although we were fully satisfied, we couldn't pass up sharing a dessert We had the ice cream sandwich and all I can say is it was worth the calories. Our server, Drew, was very professional and attentive, and the sunset from the deck wa gorgeous! By far, the BEST restaurant in the area! Go! read more

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PATRICE!! Dam the BEST!! OVER THE TOPPPPP! Every time!!! Totally lucked out it was like a VIP setting! We came out on Tuesday night first week of December we had the whole restaurant to herself and the food was exactly as perfect as we expected! That's all boy that cooks from Saint John is a master chef! You cannot even EFF With him and his cooking! Service waitresses waiter and bartender completely 100% over the top! DREW KILLN IT AND REAGAN!! LoVe those 2 and A different waitress that we did not get her name but she was awesome also! If you eat here you know how good the food is! We ordered specials and other perfect meals! One tip! When is the special it's a special! Get you one!!!! Enjoy There is nothing else to do! uSEE!! read more

Scallops & pasta was delicious! We had a beautiful sunset over the riverfront. They took reservations which was nice since we were a group of 7. read more

First time (a year ago), was great, second time was disappointing. With a reservation was seated immediately, waited ~10 minutes before being asked for drink orders, 30 minutes before food orders. Another 45 minutes before the food came, we were almost at our limit for waiting but also realize that many places are struggling for good workers. We ordered the grouper (tasty), flounder and shrimp cake (ok, could have been more flavorful), kids alfredo (also good) and lobster mac and cheese (had barely any cheese if at all, was smothered in bread crumbs and butter, and the lobster portion was the size of a tail and was over cooked - don't recommend and more appropriately described as "lobster butter noodles"). Drink refills had to be asked for. At this price point I expect better service and much better food. I hope things turnaround as the views and location are good. read more

Beauchaines 211 - Lobster...noodles - Seafood Near Me - Surf City, North Carolina

Great food, I had the blackened scallops, The wife had eggplant. Well, please allow me to start at the beginning... It was our 37th wedding anniversary, and we wanted to try something different. Since, Beauchaines had been on our friends "banned list"... We'd honored it up until NOW. But, I gave them a call, earlier in the day, and only got their voicemail, So, I left one. What I received in return was, a Very Pleasant call from DREW. AIMING to please..!!! And, he did. I asked for a nice table, to view the sunset.. He supplied that. The Waiter was excellent, Food was too. Drinks,..?? The wife had a couple of Gingerbread Martinis.... and then made me drive home. read more

My husband and I enjoyed a lovely meal here. The restaurant is very nice, the staff attentive, and the food delicious. The view was super nice too. I had the shrimp and grits, my husband the pork chop, and we split the brown butter cake with house made vanilla bean ice cream. We both enjoyed our meals and the cake was perfect for a chilly night. It was warm and decadent. read more

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This fine dining restaurant is lovely. Staff very friendly and professional. We arrived before opening time and they were really nice and brought us to our table before they were even open! The food is amazing. The salmon, shrimp and grits, and egg plant parm are stellar. Love the view of the marsh and bridge. Can't wait to come back!! read more

Beauchaines 211 - Salmon in a parchment paper packet, seasoned and cooked PERFECTLY!! - Seafood Near Me - Surf City, North Carolina

When you first walk in, the atmosphere is meh and doesn't match what I expected based on the menu. BUT everyone's food and drinks were amazing both times we've been! read more

Had the flounder over shrimp cake and some sort of grits. The flounder was pasty/mushy. I like my fish to flake. Could have been frozen and micro waved a bit too long? The bottom layer of grits was kind of dry and without much flavor. Wait staff seemed nice. Sitting by the wall on the first floor we could hear the somewhat rude talk by the kitchen staff young people. Overall it was a disappointment. Luckily we fined with good people so it was an enjoyable evening. read more