We came to Big Fish to celebrate Father's Day. Even though it wasn't crazy busy, everything took a long time to arrive. My dad's salad came after his entree, and my entree was brought to the table before everyone else's. My spicy Casamigos drink was strong enough that I only needed one (I forgot its name). The blackened catfish was spicy as well, and it had me wishing for a bigger piece. The apple pecan cobbler was good, and the cinnamon ice cream was a nice addition. read more

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Stopped at Big Fish Riverfront in Wilmington for what we expected to be a quick lunch while driving north, but the experience ended up taking 1 hour and 45 minutes. My wife and I ordered simple salads--nothing complicated--and it still took about an hour for the food to arrive. After we finished, our waitress disappeared and it took another 45 minutes just to get the check. At that point I was getting anxious because we needed to get back on the road. I even had to ask a busser to find our waitress. She apologized and mentioned she had a big party, but the issue wasn't just the check--it was the entire length and pace of the experience. The staff seemed nice, but the operation felt very disorganized, and the food itself wasn't particularly memorable. Unfortunately, we won't be rushing back read more

Another great time and meal at Big Fish Grill! Staff was super friendly, and despite being packed the food came out quick and tasted great! read more

Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront - Fried shrimp basket with fries and spinach - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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Food was average, not terrible but not the best. Ambiance was nice and the best thing about the place, it's a nice beachy feel. The service is horrible, the waitress was not helpful at all and barely attentive. I had the crab cakes and they were okay, too much filler. My husband had the gumbo, it had 3 pieces of sausage and one piece of shrimp. lol It's mainly a $30 pile of rice. Half of the lettuce in my salad was brown or black, I had to eat around it. The waitress saw it and said nothing. Would not recommend. read more

Went here for a Valentines Day meal with my husband. Was concerned bc some of the reviews speak of bland food, however this was not at all the case during my visit. Our food was delicious and well seasoned. My only reason for taking off one star is because it arrived at our table lukewarm and we had to wait about 20 minutes to be seated despite our reservation. I like my food piping hot, but it was finger licking good so I didn't make a big deal about it. There was a 20% gratuity because of Valentine's Day, but they were upfront and let us know immediately upon ordering. Would definitely go back. read more

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Four of us l made the same mistake -- ordering fish at Big Fish. Fried flounder was literally steaming hot -- you could see steam rising off it. The first bite burned my tongue. Made you wonder if they fried it in batches and microwave pieces as needed. More rock-hard crust than flounder. The grilled fish one of us ordered was dry. We couldn't understand why the water tasted bad. I wonder if they washed the lemons. For more than $130 before tip, it wasn't even meh. One bright point -- our server was very nice read more

I hadn't visited Big Fish in a while but one of my friends suggested it. Two of us were seated as the third person greeted a friend. Jake was our server, super nice guy! 2 of us ordered waters and cocktails. We received the waters then... Waited, and waited, and waited...for a very long time to receive our cocktails. The 3rd person placed a drink order well after the first two and received hers as we were still waiting! We were told they were waiting for Martini glasses. Jake then said if we didn't mind a rock glass he would have them make them in those. He left and returned with them in up glasses. A manager came over to apologize for the long wait and advised she had discounted the 2 drinks, which was very pleasant. They seemed to be short staffed because there was a long wait at various times. On to the food... We ordered the Fried Texas Gulf Shrimp and Crispy Chesapeake Catfish Bites for appetizers. The Catfish Bites were soft not crispy at all but had a good flavor. The fried shrimp were average. For entrees we had... Big Seafood of the Day, Cioppino, and the Chesapeake Bay Tortellini. The person who ordered the Cioppino asked if it could not be prepared with clams and was told yes... It came out with clams. Aside from that, everyone njoyed their entrees. They serve hefty portions. Overall, the full experience was just okay. The staff were all very nice. read more

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Service was 11/10 - our waitress was outstanding and really made sure we were taken care of. For 4pm on a Saturday, they were BUSY. We got the lobster spinach dip, crab soup, and the mixed seafood platter. I'd probably skip the spinach dip next time, there just wasn't enough salt. However, everything else was delicious! One of the places to be in Wilmington. read more

Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront - Mixed platter - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Really disappointed in tonight dinner with family from out of town. They really wanted to experience quality seafood and shrimp during their 1st night here in Delaware. Unfortunately, everyone included me was disappointed. Usually I have never had an issue with the food quality but tonight was just bad. The shrimp cocktail tasted like rubber, old, chewy not fresh shrimp.the heavy sprinkle didn't hide the bad quality of old shrimp. The pasta sauce taste was just as bad. We came for the fresh shrimp. However, our waiter was great and provided excellent service. I will say we all enjoyed our salads that we order and the portions were large. The mussels were okay but my friend said ADLDI had better quality. The lemon pepper was okay nothing too special. They enjoyed the tuna and cracker and said that was the best thing they ate all night. Also, for medical reason my friend needed a to go cup for water due to surgery. She needed to drink after she ate her meal. We would have even just bought a water bottle at the register if they had it but they said they were out. I felt embarrassed to even suggest and rave about the restaurant when everyone left disappointed and rather stayed home. Maybe it was a very off day for the restaurant. I don't recommend the shrimp ,really tasted fake. read more

So this review will be a little bit different than normal. I never thought I would be doing a review on a restaurant that I thought was so amazing but the service lacked something. This restaurant was in walking distance from my hotel so my co workers and I tried it twice. Now our first visit, we were seated quickly but it took some time to finally have our drink orders taken. We had enough time to decide what we wanted before we were finally approached. The restaurant was busy and when we did finally get a server Dee. She was absolutely wonderful and a great server. She recommended different items and I have to say the Shrimp Tortellini and house's fresh garlic bread were delicious. It's also the reason I had to go back. So I went back to try the lobster Tuesday special. This time our server was Sara. She was awesome and very friendly as well. But it still took about an hr for us to get our food. But when it did finally come out the food was great. I am not sure the cooks in this place could go wrong. I had the fresh raw oysters and stuffed lobster. It was something out of this world. The restaurant is really nice and has plenty of seating and a full bar. They also have a great patio to enjoy along the water. If you are not in a rush and want some great food. Please stop in and get everything. read more

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I was a bit hesitant to come here, having read some not too good reviews. We were glad we came, as the food was great and the place was amazing! It is big, high ceiling and with many humongous hanging sealife. As the name suggests, you can also be seated outside, near a walking path and river. We came on a Wednesday evening on our way back to NY. They offered a lobster special with a 2 course dinner: a choice of salad from the menu and 2 sides. The dinner choices were twin lobster tails, a 1 lb. whole lobster or shrimp and lobster Fra Diavolo for $37.50. We went with the twin lobster tails. They give you a nice fish spread and crackers to start. When the salad came out, I was so surprised that it was near full meal size. The main dish was very good - everything was grilled nicely. If there is one criticism would be the lobster was a little overly salted from maybe Old Bay seasoning - the lobsters already have salt from the sea water. We would come back again. read more

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Since my last review, I have come to Big Fish Grill less frequently. While every meal at Big Fish Grill is always solid, I have since discovered new restaurants that make me feel less of the need to come back to Big Fish Grill so often. Despite, the less frequently visits, Big Fish Grill will always be a staple restaurant for me and my family. First, I believe one of the reasons I used to love coming here often was the atmosphere. I love the high ceilings with the giant sea creatures, and I love drawing on the table. The service is always friendly and happy to answer any questions you have. Additionally, as I mentioned, the food will always be solid. Whether you order a pasta dish, salad, sandwich, or entree, you will likely enjoy your meal. Lastly, the peanut butter pie is the best peanut butter pie I have had from any restaurant! Big Fish Grill is fantastic choice for dining at the Wilmington Riverfront area. There is something for everyone on the menu and the restaurant is very family-friendly! read more

Our server Katie went above and beyond to help us when we had questions about the free crab cake platter promotion. Crab cakes were super meaty and not filled with breading like others I've had. They also give free saltine crackers with a tuna dip. This location is large with high ceilings inside. I just wish it had better ambient lighting because it was just so dark and depressing. All the tables are lined with white paper which I assume is save on cleaning tablecloths? Weird choice considering I only really see that at seafood boils. read more

Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront - Crab Cakes (2) - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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We visited Big Fish Grill for a work dinner and had a party of 9. Restaurant is large and open with huge fish hanging from the ceiling. Not great decor, but it is a fish place. The view off the deck was the best part. Service was slow, food was mediocre. I ordered the Lemon Pepper Rainbow Trout which was really dry and a sushi roll that was average. Whatever mush spread they serve with crackers for the table is awful. Maybe I just ordered the wrong thing but feel like fish should be a solid choice. read more

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If you're thinking should I try this place the answer is yes! Yes, absolutely yes. We were immediately greeted and the service provided after was just as good. We ordered the crab cakes, sushi, and the jalapeño bisque. My husband ate every drop of the bisque. Order it :) The crab cakes are a little small but full of crab meat. No filler. I destroyed them and could have gone for another. The cocktails were just as delicious. Highly recommend this place for a date night or girls night. The seafood was fresh and we loved it. read more

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We had a bad experience where the serving of stuffed flounder - an approx 2-3 ounce piece was supposed to be 6 ounces. It looked like the size of a large shrimp. When the waitress put it down in front of us and saw our look of surprise, she said... "I know, I asked the manager if this was right" . Then she said for us to wait a minute... she came back and said that Manager was firm about that being the correct portion. He came over and argued with us about the size, and instead of getting us another very small portion, he picked up the plate and asked diners to pick something else. The new order came out so long after, that I just shared my pasta dish. (That was very good). The waitress made sure we got complementary (huge portion) desserts. She was very good at her job. We wrote a note to the restaurant, and we received a gift card, but we do not know the amount on card yet. That was appreciated. Bottom line is there was a mistake by the manager that made our experience stressful and unpleasant. We were a table of 4, and were looking forward to our cocktails and good food as usual at Big Fish. read more

Cool happy hour with good deals. $1 off draft, $6 mixed drinks. Really cool decor all throughout. Tons of seating available inside and plenty of outdoor seating right on the water. read more

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Still going to give it 5 stars but I'll explain later. Came here for happy hour! Cate and Jen were so nice and very attentive!! Food was really fresh and the service was exceptional!! At the end of the night a guy came up to me and asked why I was taking photos. I said for my Yelp review! Well that ruined my night like I was some second class citizen! Im a tourist visiting from Los angels! You might want to be nicer when talking to your customers. read more

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This is the second time I have been here. The food was really good. The raw oysters were fantastic. The grilled shrimp were also excellent. My daughter got the stuffed lobster and thought I wanted the gumbo but I had the cioppino... they were out. We completed with the deep dish chocolate chip cookie that they couldn't eat last time because they were full. It was great. Comes out in a cast iron skillet topped with ice cream and some strawberries. Great night and time here. Happy to be back for a second chance to see they keep it going. read more

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The good really amazing. We had the dozen oysters, Atlantic Swordfish,and Atlantic Tuna with sides of fried rice and vegetable medley. The service is really good and fun. The ambiance is like being in the ocean where you can draw all over the table, so super fun for kids and kids at heart. read more

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This place is sitting n8cely by the river front. A walk by the river before or after is very nice. They have outside tables as well. It has plenty of parking. Food were quite good. I hesitantly ordered salmon but it very nicely cooked. It wasn't overcooked which I found most restaurants do. Everyone enjoyed their food. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. Price is a bit on the high side. Great for an special occasion. read more

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Located near downtown Wilmington on the Christina River, Big Fish Grill is a nice and newish restaurant with a big free parking lot to match a large interior. It has covered outdoor dining too right next to a scenic walking path that parallels the river. There are several nice hotels nearby along with other restaurants. It's a nice part of town. Inside it has a large main dining room with many fish mannequins hanging from the ceilings, a bar area and a few private smaller dining rooms for parties. I ordered a bowl of seafood chowder to start for $9 with a fried cod sandwich with fries for another $21. The chowder came out first and was very good tasting. Unique to this clam chowder is that they include some pork and I tasted it. I thought the chowder was delicious (4). Next was the cod sandwich and fries. The cod came out in 4-5 fillets on the bun with lettuce, tomato and pickle on the other bun. They supplied some house made tartar sauce to put on the sandwich. I'm not sure if it was that sauce or the fish batter or the oil that the fish was cooked in but I didn't care for the taste. The sandwich looked good but taste wise it disappointed me. Giving a 3 is generous as I wouldn't order it again, The fries were shoestring shaped and hot and good. Table service was good. The chowder was very good and the sandwich a let down. It is only for that reason I give an overall 3 score. This restaurant overall is probably more of a 4 place and I would return to try something else. read more

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In town for business and had a chance to have dinner here. Great food and service. We went early and mid-week so not too busy. Our server was great. I had the broiled mahi and crab cake with lobster sauce. My sides were the sweet potato mash and Peruvian shrimp fried rice. Everything had great flavor. The crab cakes here are great! There is a bar area with televisions. Overall, we had a great dinner and will come back when in town. read more

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Waited for well over 7 minutes after being seated and was never acknowledged. A couple seated after us was serviced immediately. The restaurant was half empty so there was no excuse for the extended wait. read more

I visited Wilmington for a day and had a lot of plans to go around town and find things to do, but most of the places were closed, including some restaurants due to Thanksgiving coming up. I found that big fish grill was open and I was ecstatic. Another reason why I chose this place was because it was local to Delaware and I really wanted to try local food, especially seafood. I tried their shrimp tacos and ate outside by the river. The tacos were delicious and my server was very kind. The view was also very nice. Overall, I would come back and visit here and try other items on their menu. read more

Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront - Shrimp tacos - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

We've dined here a couple times. But I have to say the last time we went, everything was just overly salty, the quality wasn't very high, but the prices were lol. It was to the point where we actually sent a dish back. It tasted so poorly. That's not to knock the service because service is always been excellent here. But the food quality isn't what it used to be. I think there are a lot of better places you could go for dinner, but if you are in the mood for seafood, just getting the basic dishes I think you'll be totally fine! read more

Not the first time we have eaten here but the first time I have been really disappointed. I ordered fried oysters for lunch but since its an appetizer and if you want fries and cole slaw it becomes a dinner item. OK with me, however, the oysters were super chewy which tells me they were either overcooked or a frozen product. The $31.95 price tag was a bit of a shock. This restaurant is known for fresh fish and I am hoping this was a one and done experience with some not so great oysters. On a positive note our server, Sierra, was pleasant and attentive and I love that she referred to us as "ladies" and not "guys" which is what you get now in a lot of medium scale restaurants. We did give her a nice tip even though the meal was a disappointment-not her fault. read more

Food was amazing. Large portions, and service was great explaining the menu. Prices were as expected. $60 for just me after tip.

We ate here for Fathers Day. The restaurant is large and loud. The decor is very cute and they are busy. We ordered calamari for the table and it was good. For dinner I ordered sirloin & shrimp. The sirloin was chewy but flavored well. Overall the meal was decent. Nothing to brag about. They were accommodating with large groups, kid friendly, outside & inside seating. read more

Went here for lunch on a rainy Saturday to satisfy my seafood craving and was not disappointed. Service 5/5: we had two waitresses because one was in training and both were so sweet and attentive. Constantly checking on our drinks and ensuring food was delicious and that we were satisfied! Ambiance 4/5: Super cute inside! Decorated with big fish and sea creatures hanging from the ceiling! Giving 4 just because it's a more casual restaurant and nothing overly exciting or different about the ambiance. It's a perfect lunch vibe! Food 4/5: Again, giving this rating just because it's a more causal spot. Was it the BEST meal Ive ever had? No, but was it a delicious lunch? Yes! Shrimp cocktail were big and fresh. I got the mahi special topped with a seafood cake and lobster sauce with a side of broccoli and Cole slaw. The lobster sauce, in my opinion, was a bit heavy and not necessary - but the meal was good!! Would return and definitely recommend for lunch or casual dinner! read more

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I never really rate the way seafood is done in America (I hate just dusting with a rub which can happen sometimes) but that ain't the case here. We knocked out the oysters and shrimp - not surprising. But the crab cakes and the sides that came with are hitting different. We went for some Peruvian rice and the slaw was on point. In all we super enjoyed this place and will probably hit up before we depart read more

This is a great seafood restaurant. I came for dinner and they were not busy at all and was seated right away. On the outdoor patio, it is a great view of the river. It took me awhile to read the menu because they have a ton of good options.  I ordered the seafood linguine and it was a great option. The pasta was cooked perfectly, the sauce was flavorful and there were a good amount of clams, oysters, scallops and shrimp. So if you're in Wilmington and you're looking for a great seafood restaurant with locally sourced seafood and a great view of the river, this is a great option. read more

Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront - Hall - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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Food and Services Great place to start with and enjoy your meal. After take a walk along the river. Then return for a few sakes and a dessert. read more

A friend and I went for dinner tonight and had an exceptional time. Our amazing waiter, Tanner was extremely attentive and enthusiastic. Tanner was knowledgeable about the menu, kind in every interaction, and IMPRESSIVELY fast without making us feel rushed whatsoever. His energy was calm and confident, and made the whole evening feel smooth. Service like that really makes a difference, and we believe waiters like Tanner should be recognized for their hard work. We'll be back for you tanner and that PEANUT BUTTA PIE read more

Food service ambiance all were wonderful. The food especially! Would recommend this place to anyone looking for an authentic seafood experience. read more

Our server Sierra was great! Unfortunately the appetizer mussels came out and were not edible, very fishy/ smelly. The manager there was extremely condescending and if our server wasn't so great I would never go back. I also ordered the seared tuna as a replacement which was very good but on the rare side after the manager made a point to make sure I understood it would be coming out medium and what I should expect since she thought my fishy comment was because I didn't eat seafood... not the case. Also rice was mushy Ambiance was great. Everyone besides the manager was great! read more

Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront - Sesame seared tuna - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

On the good side our server, Marlene, was very friendly and prompt. My wife ordered the Goat Cheese salad which she completely enjoyed. On the down side, I ordered the Seafood Gumbo which was a big disappointment. While tasty, aside from the lump crab topping, the gumbo lacked shrimp and sausage and contained only two crayfish. The serving size was small and would qualify for an appetizer size dish not a $28 entree. read more

09.22.2024 @ Walk in for a table of 3 We are back. I literally try to drop back every time I'm heading home from DC. Excellent, friendly welcome vibes. Our server Nolan said he just finished training and he is sweet and patient. All our orders are seafood dishes. Fresh and fair price read more

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I loved this place! From the bartender, food and environment it screamed seafood bar. The raw oysters were great, then we followed them up with steamed clams, then crab cakes. The cocktails were on point. Great place read more

Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront - Steamed clams - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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Went there on my own and the host urged me towards sitting at the bar. I waited for 30 minutes for the bartender to take my food order (told them I wanted dinner, had a menu etc). Finally just left. read more