We have been coming here a while now, and I will say this visit was the best one we had. Service…read morewas great, food was amazing, we had a reservation so we were seated right away, and we like the vibe here. Even though you are in a strip mall, this is a comfortable location. We started with an appetizer we have not had before and we really enjoyed it. Get the Crab dip. You get a hot, bubbly dish of the dip with some fried pita chips. Get some bread at the table too, so you can enjoy the dip if you run out of chips. My husband loved it so much he ate it plain. We got some excellent entrees this time. We had the Figure 8 stuffed flounder. Instead of the green beans and risotto, he got risotto cakes and sautéed spinach. Risotto cakes are really good. Nice and crispy and so tasty. We also had the lemon pepper scallops with risotto cakes and asparagus. We really enjoyed everything and our server was so nice. I didn't take a pic but I also had the handcrafted lemonade which is delicious. Unfortunately no room for dessert, but they have some yummy selections to try. We have enjoyed coming here repeatedly and do enjoy this place. We have had very few minor issues that were not deal breakers for coming in. As with any restaurant, they will have some minor flaws. Overall it is consistently good.

We used to love this place and to some degree I do because I order sandwiches with fries , and they…read morenever screw if up, but my wife orders the seafood dinners and the last 3 times we had to to return over done, underdone, or cold food and tonight was #4 and I know what happened they plated the soupy risotto, and the broccoli while the fish cooked so the sides got cold. They just have a miserable kitchen staff or lack of leadership at management level. It will be a very long time before we return, but Dan and Jason at the bar were amazing! It is a sad situation that the "seafood" meals are hosed up! 2 stars as my chicken sandwich was decent. So disappointing! Such a cute place

So fun. The young woman working was very friendly and knowledgeable, and made ordering was very…read moreeasy. There were so many choices online, it help to go in. We had a little trouble with the cooking, it simmered but didn't boil so took longer than expected. We also used too much of the spice so it was way too salty. That wasn't Topsails fault though! The seafood was delicious and a really fun way to have a meal. I think the cornbread should have been included though. Next time we will make our own corn and cornbread to go with it.

The food was great. Ordering and picking up was a breeze. Loved the paper table cover idea.read more

My wife and I came here with my daughter who we were visiting. Coming from Arizona we always try…read moreand get as much seafood on the coast as we can. We didn't have a reservation but were seated within 15 minutes. Our booth however was probably the most uncomfortable booth I have ever sat in. My wife and I couldn't find a comfortable spot anywhere. Very strange seats. We all got the watermelon margarita special which was fantastic. The crab dip was delicious. Our main entrees were just OK. I had much better fresh seafood at other restaurants we tried locally.

Honestly, this place is just okay to me, even though my partner and parents absolutely love it…read more I've been at least five times across different locations, and nothing on the menu has really wowed me. If someone asked for a solid seafood recommendation, I'd probably list it. But would I ever be the one to suggest going there? Probably not.

We've lived in the area for about 6 years. Eat out fairly often. This restaurant by far has been…read morethe most consistent in the quality of the food, which is the best of all the restaurants in the topsail area. It is not fine dining and has the sports bar vibe. It is a relatively small place and I recommend going on non peak hours in season. If you are into oysters, they have a great selection of both local and regional on the half shell. If you prefer cooked, chargrilled or steamed is a good choice. While the menu has a great selection of seafood, the chalkboard specials features extremely fresh local catches which change daily. While there are several restaurants in and around the topsail area this is the only one where I have never been disappointed. If you go at peak hours during the vacation season expect to wait but it is worth it. You can't miss with any of the steamed shellfish offerings and if you prefer fried there batter is light and not overpowering. As a sports bar, they have a large selection of tap and bottled beers and a good mixology of liquor options which is only outdone in my opinion by Rick's in Sneads Ferry

Whenever a restaurant puts "market price" next to an item, I'm worried. But Dear Wife and I were in…read morethe low country and we wanted a low country boil. So that's what we got. I could've asked the price upfront (and usually do) but what the heck... we're on vacation. The server suggested we get a "double" and share it. OK. Sounds good. It came out quick. There was a TON of food for two of us. Shrimp, sausage, potatoes, corn. It didn't have a lot of seasoning also on it, but - no problem - there was a rack with every hot sauce you'd ever need, plus salt, pepper and old bay. We both ate our fill and even left a few potatoes. The bill comes and it's less than $40. It might be the cheapest great meal I've had in a long time. Or maybe it's the "greatest cheap meal" I've had in a long time... I don't know. Bar ambiance, but pleasant enough for families. Mostly high tables. It all seemed very nice.

I came here my first night in Wilmington and I had a great time. I decided to order a white peach…read moresangria with my crab cake sandwich and both were absolutely delicious! The crab cake wasn't "fishy" and it tasted just right. I'm usually very cautious about ordering crab cakes but these did not disappoint. The sauce on it was amazing as well. The sangria was so good and a perfect size. I will definitely be back!

Very nice and polite staff, and attentive. Atmosphere was like an Irish Pub but from the outside it…read moreseemed more upscale than I was thinking. Not on the water as I initially thought also. Calamari was a bit flimsy breading and somewhat chewy, great marinara. Shrimp po boy had good flavor but the lettuce seemed wilted and the tomatoes were not ripe. Good NC beer.

I've ordered take out from here before but have never dined it until this evening. It's a smaller…read morerestaurant, but has outer seating as well a small bar. Service is welcoming and professional. They have daily specials. My husband and I ordered the crab dip and hush puppies for appetizers. The hush puppies were perfectly fried and slightly sweet. They were served with a seasoned butter. The crab dip was served with toasted French bread as an option. The crab dip was delicious. For dinner my husband ordered the shrimp po boy and really liked the shrimp. I had the fried shrimp platter. It came with coleslaw, string fries, and hush puppies. The shrimp were large, breaded but not greasy. They were fresh and very well seasoned. We really enjoyed our dinner here and would definitely go back.

We usually love this place! Tonight thou the hush puppy butter tasted like oranges. The Cole slaw…read morewas absolutely disgusting. Couldn't even get the bite down. Don't get me wrong. We usually love this place. The oysters have been great. The clam chowder is good! The fried flounder is awesome. Idk what happened today

We had a fantastic experience at Cape Fear Seafood! The food was fresh, flavorful, and cooked…read moreperfectly. I ordered the blackened catch of the day tacos, and they were delicious--the fish was seasoned just right, and the mango salsa gave them the perfect fresh, sweet kick. The side salad was crisp and fresh, and everything came out quickly. The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. It's easy to see why this place is so highly rated. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area. Highly recommend!

Heard this is the place for quality seafood in Leland. Finally went here with the family last week…read more The waitstaff is very friendly, so that was nice. The fried okra did not taste fresh at all, kind of mushy and didn't have parm on it, 4.5 out of 10. The mussels were a HIT!! Great flavor, lots of buttery sauce, 9.0 The roasted red pepper and crab bisque had a really nice flavor, but alas, there was about 2 teaspoons of crab in it. So sad, 7.0 The shrimp and grits tasted good, but that's a high bar, being you should be making a great shrimp & grits if you put it on your menu in this part of the country. It's not near as good as I've had around here, but still, 7.0 Both the girls had the salmon with risotto. Risotto was good, but both pieces of fish were overcooked. If your a seafood place, cooking the fish correctly is a must. Sorry, 5.0 My son had the flounder and, again, the crab tasted like it was canned and the fish was overcooked, 4.0 Since Yelp only has 5 stars instead of 10, I had to mark down so people wouldn't think it was a good meal. 3 out of 5 is just above average. Sorry Cape.

This little out-of-the-way place gets my vote for the best seafood in Carolina Beach! Everything we…read morehad was fresh, flavorful, and delicious--and the best part was that it wasn't fried. They do have fried options on the menu, but we chose the fresh, lighter choices and were so glad we did. The homemade soups were fantastic. He tried both the lobster bisque and the New England clam chowder, and we also had the spinach salad with poppy seed dressing--absolutely delicious! Then we tried the daily special: a blackened shrimp wrap with a side of garlic mashed potatoes. You could tell the potatoes were homemade, and everything tasted fresh and made with care. I honestly can't say enough good things about this place. I wish we had discovered it years ago! Hands down, one of the best places I've eaten in Carolina Beach in many years. We will definitely be back as soon as possible!

Service was great, friendly and prompt. Food was incredible and came out fast and fresh. We had…read moresome raw oysters and lobster bisque. The catch of the day was blackened swordfish and it was fantastic. My wife had the crab cake sandwich and it was amazing. But the part that I loved the most was my son's fish sticks. I half expected Gorton's for a kid but they came out, fresh fried fish and it was delicious. I ended up eating the rest of what he couldn't finish. This wasn't my first visit but it's been years since I was here. Glad to see it's still going strong. It stays as my top recommendation for folks coming to Carolina Beach

The staff was so welcoming and efficient. The view was amazing and food was delicious!read more

This is a great restaurant located right next to the water that offers both indoor and outdoor…read moreseating. We sat outside and it was perfect, watching the sunset and seeing all the boats. The food was fantastic. Fairly limited menu offered a nice selection of seafood and intercourse steaks and burgers. We had the stuffed scampi along with the salmon bowl and we had to have clam chowder, of course which was phenomenal. Drinks were reasonably priced.. Service was fantastic and parking was a snap right across the street in a large lot.

We have been to Seabird a number of times when visiting Wilmington on vacation and it is always…read moreexcellent! The interior is gorgeous, the staff are extremely professional and friendly, and the food is wonderful. The menu changes seasonally so don't be surprised if it's different than what you find online. In any case, you are sure to find a dish (or several) to enjoy. We always go for the oysters and share a few small plates. This place is a 10/10!

Loved the interior! Walls were tiled. Chairs and booths were the sorta retro/fifties and sixties…read morelook. Eclectic sorta Food was awesome ! Great presentation I had shrimp chaquilles and she had banana French toast The coffe was omg good From a brewery here in town, medium roast Loved it and would love to come back for dinner and especially oysters