The outside doesn't look like much , but the food and service here is AMAZING ! i highly recommend the balsamic fig dressing for the salad. it was certainly one of the best salad dressings i've ever had in my 25 years of life lol. Our waitress was so nice and assisted my girlfriend's mom is picking out a meal she would enjoy. Food came out at a wonderful time and we did not have to wait long at all. Beautiful inside , full of beachy blackbeard decor. 10/10 recommend this place ! P.S. the earl grey creme brûlée is to DIE for. read more

Blackbeard's Grill & Steam Bar - Grouper bites , mashed potatoes , side of gravy , fried okra that my girlfriend ordered - New American Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

Food was great. Service was great. Been going to Atlantic Beach for vacation the last 3 years, and this is most definitely our favorite restaurant now. We are big on the seafood and everything was great. Wife had the Flounder platter read more

Blackbeard's Grill & Steam Bar - Fried Pickles - New American Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

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Great food last night. I got scallops and oysters, my wife got grouper bites and shrimp. We had Yum-Yum shrimp for our appetizer. Everything was wonderful. The server was also wonderful, very friendly and attentive. read more

Our dinner was delicious. Fresh tile fish, fresh oysters (lightly battered and fried perfectly), seared tuna steak MR. Homemade salad dressings. Salt rubbed baked potatoes, steaming hot. Appetizer of hush puppies and fried green tomatoes with spicy remoulade sauce was very good. Our waitress was friendly and very knowledgeable and attentive. I had the Blackbeards Moito, delish. The restaurant seemed as if there were quite a few locals there. It's not fancy if that's what you are looking for, very old school. A little sprucing up would be nice but food is so delicious I would definitely eat here again next time I'm in the area. BTW, there is a large room in the back with lots more seating. We did call for a reservation for 5. read more

Blackbeard's Grill & Steam Bar - Dining and Bar. - New American Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

Great fresh seafood, friendly atmosphere, highly recommend! I think all seafood comes from the family seafood store next-door. read more

Service was quick and very accommodating. I called about 19 minutes ahead to check wait times for our party of 7 and they got us on a list and started prepping our table before we arrived. The inside of the restaurant is cute: homey sort of feel, nothing fancy. Lots of seafood options on the menu, if you are a picky eater, check the menu beforehand. Our entire party loved what we received. The price is a litttttllleeee on the high end, especially considering the portions. read more

The food is fresh and so good. The service was excellent. The ambiance has a cozy feel. read more

Blackbeard's Grill & Steam Bar - White wine mahi mahi - New American Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

Went on a late Tuesday afternoon and it was super busy (we had a reservation). Since you are in pirate country it's not surprising that there is a well-done pirate theme. Plenty of seating and our server was great - really took care of us. Excellent local draft beer selection. The food is the star of the show here! We had the daily fresh fish special -s swordfish with collards and a yummy white sauce (outstanding!), Fried oysters and shrimp with sides of field peas and sweet potato casserole (excellent). We would definitely visit again! read more

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Came in with a group of 11 on a Wednesday night and was sat almost immediately. The restaurant wasn't completely full, but it also wasn't empty, so to be sat so quickly was a major win! Our server was so so sweet from the moment she introduced herself to the time we left, so 10/10 to her for her service! (Sorry, can't recall her name) Food came out pretty quickly, but to me the flavors were underwhelming. I had the seafood bisque and fried shrimp platter with seasonal veggies and yams. The seafood bisque was soooo delicious but I wasn't impressed because I didn't get one shrimp nor scallop in my cup, though the description said they were in there. The batter on the fried shrimp had too much of a beer/wheat-y taste for me but the shrimp were a nice size and held the batter well. The yams were my fave. One thing I was sad about is that this place doesn't do anything raw. Being so close to water, all I wanted was some yummy raw oysters, but a friend got them "lightly" steamed and said they were acceptable. read more

Blackbeard's is a great local restaurant in Beaufort. We were hoping to sit outside, but it neighbors a fish market that does not smell pleasant, so we sat inside. The decor is great- different Blackbeards and pirates were scattered around the restaurant. We were sat immediately for a party of 5. The hostess and server were super! While we figured out what we were going to order, hush puppies were put on the table. They were yummy. We tried the crab and shrimp dip duo special. It was so good- and filling! Everything we ordered was great. read more

Blackbeard's Grill & Steam Bar - a sign for good food good friends - New American Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

Great oysters. And if you go on Tuesdays, in the off season, they're only a dollar each!

I've been to Beaufort several times and somehow missed this gem! It's going on my regular rotation now. My husband had seafood, and I had hamburger steak, and we were both very happy. The portions are big, and our server was sweet and attentive. The pirate decor was a little corny in the best, most fun way. I love they even had themed wallpaper in the bathroom. read more

Blackbeard's Grill & Steam Bar - Pirate touches everywhere - New American Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

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Great good, Nice atmosphere. We say at the bar and the bar tender was very nice and informative

We have been here a few times when passing thru. Love the local vibe and dinner specials. Service has always been excellent. This past weekend, I ordered the Seafood Bisque, which was to die for. Excellent! Very creamy and loaded with chunky meat. I ordered Stuffed Local Soft Shell Crab! I really love the creamy Ritz ground up cracker finish, super buttery. You really do not see Ritz crackers used much in the south, kind of a New England thing. My wife got the fish and chips, but swapped for a baked potato with a side of okra. Check out my pics, love this place! read more

Blackbeard's Grill & Steam Bar - Fried oysters to die for...... A+++++ - New American Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

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Yum Yum shrimp and grouper bites are great appetizers! My meal was excellent, I had shrimp, crab cake and oysters. Good slaw also, great service. We will definitely visit again. No need to drive to Morehead! read more

I was so skeptical of this place because of the reviews y'all posted! My husband and I are visiting from Santa Barbara, Ca and thought we'd give this a try. I wanted soft shell crab and a local, down home ambiance with good cocktails and fresh seafood. First of all, the service was perfection. I even watched how the servers were interacting with other tables (because y'all were ripping on their service) and they were all stellar. Food, 9/10, service 10/10, ambiance 8/10 (it was early on a Thursday). Don't believe the other reviews, I feel like maybe they were from the dead of summer when this place was slammed?? There was a healthy crowd and we got some great local recommendations from our server. Soft shell stuffed crab was to DIE for. My husband got the stuffed flounder and it was cooked to perfection. These local spots that exceed expectations need to be celebrated! read more

Blackbeard's Grill & Steam Bar - Homemade key lime pie - New American Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

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Good service. Nice selection of beers. I had the fish tacos. Others had the seafood soup and clam chowder. We'll be back.

Our first visit and enjoyed our fish n chips. The meal was delicious and the fish tasted fresh. Staff very polite and friendly.

We had an amazing dinner here! The menu is robust with many options to choose from. The service was quick and attentive. The seafood bisque is a must-have--super creamy with tons of lump seafood in it. Other tables had salads that looked huge and delicious, I'd like to try one next time! As my husband said, "this is the best food we've had at a restaurant down here!" read more

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The food was mediocre at best. I struggled to cut the fried flounder with a butter knife. Wish I had a steak knife. Ambiance is what you expect for a fried fish shack. Way over priced for what we got. Our server was good. read more

Blackbeards is an undiscovered Gem! locally owned, the food is local, fresh and amazingly prepared. The service is excellent. When you are in Beaufort give it a try! read more

This is a fun and relaxed atmosphere. The food is full of flavor. My husband likes to order the boil. The shellfish and vegetables are seasoned perfectly. There is never a bite left, only butter! I ordered the seafood bisque and it was delicious. I would order again. Jill was our server last night and boy was she attentive and pleasant. She actually should do stand-up comedy. A friendly and welcoming place with great food and service. read more

This locally owned seafood restaurant is the real deal, local hangout and great food. Recently added online reservations make dining out with grandchildren easy. Requested a table on the "stage" with a high chair and booster seat. All was waiting for us. Our server got our drink order and appetizer order in quickly. We ordered the Parmesan grilled clams, crab stuffed soft shell crab and trout fish and chips. Both entrees came with two sides. I chose the grilled fresh green beans and sweet potato casserole. The beans were perfectly cooked and sweet potatoes were topped with a crisp nut topping. The star of the dish was the crabmeat stuffed soft shell crab. The crabmeat stuffing was almost entirely crab with just enough binder to hold it together. The crab was lightly battered and crispy. The aioli sauce was just the right amount. The trout fish and chips was a large perfectly fried serving of fish with fries and coleslaw. Everyone enjoyed their meal. read more

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Had a great experience on our first visit here. It was a busy night and we took the last parking spot. We were greeted and seated as soon as we walked in. A server came in just a minute or two and took our drink order and before the drinks got there another server came to introduce herself and let us know she would be taking care of our order when we were ready. Later she made recommendations and we ordered. When the food came everything was fantastic. My wife had fried shrimp and I had hamburger steak. She said it was the best shrimp she has ever had. Mine was very good as well. We look forward to coming here again. read more

Blackbeard's Grill & Steam Bar - New American Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

We have been going to the Crystal Coast for 30 years, but never tried Blackbeard's Grill & Steam Bar. I have to say, we have been missing out. Great food & service during trying times for restaurants. Several of us had their fresh caught grilled fish. The wahoo & sword fish were excellent! They had a great selection which appears to those of us would like fresh local caught fish. Another person had the soft shell crabs which were fried perfectly. One member of the party was tired of seafood & decided on the hamburger steak with gravy. Good choice. The sides were good...fries, fried okra & broccoli. We had a nice experience. I would highly recommend this restaurant & plan to return the next time we are at the Crystal Coast! read more

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Got sick after eating the crab cake sandwich yesterday, and service was subpar. Not sure if I just got there at a bad time, but it was not busy at all. Wife enjoyed the salmon sandwich though. read more

Food and service is top notch. You will not be disappointed in this restaurant!! Grouper bites are amazing as well as the Crab Rangoon

Received a recommendation from an Island Express Ferry captain and so glad we listened. Great food.

This place is overpriced so I go elsewhere. The food is good and the staff is nice. There are other local restaurants that have good seafood for more reasonable prices. read more

The stuffed flounder was delicious! Very friendly staff. Highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Blackbeard's Grill & Steam Bar - Stuffed flounder - New American Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

We had the most amazing meal tonight! Our party was 9 people and everything was delicious! The server was the most wonderful and lovely person. The flounder with crab and seafood bisque was delicious, the garlic butter oysters were amazing, and we loved everything we ate. What a yummy and fun time - we will be back! read more

Awesome local spot with great fresh food and service. We had a large party they accommodated well. The seafood and fish was very fresh. Our waitress was telling us how they make all the sauces and dressings fresh as well. Prices seem fair for being seafood and fresh caught. read more

Blackbeard's Grill & Steam Bar - Fish N' Chips - New American Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

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Hubby and I came here while in AB celebrating our 25th anniversary. Grouper bites were a great appetizer. Hush puppies were very good. Salad bar was very fresh and delicious. Blackened tuna meal was on point. Hubby got fried oysters which he said were very good. (Forgot to take a pic of his meal ) Only negative was no 2x shirts. LOL! This was our 2nd visit and I'm sure we will be back again.l read more

We dropped in on a rainy Friday night. The restaurant was pirate themed and pretty cool. The food was delicious and the servers were super friendly. Our server was a nice lady that had a way of making us feel like we were locals. The food came out quickly and was cooked perfectly. This place is not a fancy date night type of place, but we would definitely go back. The hush puppies were amazing and that homemade key lime pie was perfection. read more

Everything is so good!!! Crab dip is the best in the area. Seafood is fresh and delicious.

My wife and I had a busy day and needed to keep working. Given it was a Tuesday during the covid mess the options were limited. We had heard about Blackbeard's but never eaten there. We called; they made great suggestions - stuffed grouper, soft shell crab and cobbler. All delivered to the house fast and hot (less than 30 min ordered at 630pm)! Very impressed that I could get that meal to the house that quick. read more

A local gem!! Wow this has got to be some of the very best food in Atlantic Beach! We've been a view times now and every time the service is so friendly and it's a GREAT place for larger families/groups. You won't be disappointed read more

This was a sleeper.. could not tell from the reviews we read what to think. I was pleasantly surprised with the food. Over all fresh and cooked right. Started with the corn bread hush puppies, really good salad ranch was awesome. My children both had the prime rib my wife has the coconut shrimp appnwotb a side of fried okra and I have the fried shrimp ..the slaw was great. Over all a pretty darn good meal. read more

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SAVE YOUR $$$ Worst service ever!! Once seated, we ordered our drinks and 10 minutes later our waitress Melissa asked if we would like an appetizer...no, just our drinks please. Finally got them. The crab dip was good but because of the service and lack of cleanliness, we had to leave. Went back to our favorite place BEACH BUMS in Morehead! Never disappointed and always great food and even BETTER service!! read more

Blackbeard is one of the best restaurants in Beaufort!! We had the stuffed grouper and bay scallops, delicious! Awesome food and great staff! read more