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    Blue Drum

    3.4 (276 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    BLUE DRUM ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Oysters
    Greg R.

    I really want to love this place! It's close by and has a great location! The interior is awesome with great bar space! We've been here a few times and it's been nothing short of so-so! We've had the chowder which is very good. The oysters are ok!! We had the fried green tomatoes which were ok! The gumbo had great flavor but was served luke warm ! I've had the shrimp and lobster linguine which was good! I recently had the blackened mahi tacos which were not great! They were not very 'blackened' and the flour tortillas seemed like they were right out of the plastic packaging! The sweet potato fries were the star of the dinner! The spicy margaritas were excellent! Service both times were ok! The food quality needs to get better for us to make this a regular spot to eat! Maybe we'll return and just enjoy the view and have a few cocktails!

    Expensive food that doesn't warrant the expense.
    Cyndi A.

    Service was slow. Prices are higher than any place we've eaten along the strand for similar food. Fried green tomatoes ended up being $3.50 per slice! My friend ordered Mahi tacos were almost $24 and barely had any fish in it. No refills offered on my drink. Took forever to get checked out.

    Rum punch. Absolutely delicious
    Gia D.

    Beautiful place with a friendly nice atmosphere. The menu looked amazing but we were just there for drinks while we had to time before a wedding. I had rum punch and it was huge fancy and delicious. My husband got a margarita and loved it. They have a great happy hour and half priced drinks. The waitress was extremely friendly and upbeat I don't remember her name but she had long black hair she was very nice and well informed about the menu. We will back to try the food. Definitely recommend

    Eggs Benedict for Brunch
    Debbie K.

    Excellent service! Delicious food! Eggs Benedict with lump blue crab !! Nice Brunch in the am

    The location and restaurant are amazing! Love all the different areas to dine. Tried the crab legs and they were perfect. The shrimp and grits were "so-so". Very nice staff.

    Mary A.

    A beautiful setting along the intercoastal waterway. We stopped in for lunch and sat outside to enjoy the gorgeous day and mild temperatures. We had a reservation and were seated quickly. Our server was very nice and attentive although I thought it unusual that the servers are not given an "area" but rather tables so the table around us all had different servers which meant you couldn't easily ask a question for the server. Immediately after placing our order we asked the server to add the hanging bacon appetizer and she said it was maybe "too late." How can it ever be "too late" to order? She said she would try and see if she could place the order. We never heard from her again about the bacon and never received our order. It felt very odd.

    Crab Art Dip
    Bethany D.

    Update: Definitely look at the reviews. Many of the "five star" ratings have no profile picture and only one review - thus boosting the overall ratings of this restaurant. As much as I want local establishments to succeed, many rely on this website for honest reviews before choosing a dining experience.

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    5 months ago

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    Briann F.

    Thanks so much Jessica!

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    2 months ago

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    Briann F.

    Noted Tony. We will certainly take your feedback into consideration.

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    18 days ago

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    4 months ago

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    Looking forward to it Gia!

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    24 days ago

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    Briann F.

    Noted. Thank you for the feedback!

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    1 month ago

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    Briann F.

    Looks incredible! Thanks for the positive feedback!

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    9 days ago

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    Briann F.

    Thanks so much Robert!

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    20 days ago

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    1 month ago

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    Briann F.

    Noted Leigh. Thank you for your honest feedback!

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    9 months ago

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    Briann F.

    Sorry that you didn't get your bacon Mary!

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    28 days ago

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    Briann F.

    Awesome! Thanks Cailin!

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    10 months ago

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    Briann F.

    Love to hear that we knocked it out of the park for you!

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    3 months ago

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    Briann F.

    Michael, what did you order?

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    4 months ago

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    Briann F.

    Wow. Thank you so much for this review Tia!!!

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    2 months ago

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    Briann F.

    Noted Cathy. We will certainly take your feedback into consideration.

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    6 months ago

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    Briann F.

    Thanks Steve!

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    25 days ago

    Great variety of food and drink options and view of the inter coastal waterway. Multiple seating options from inside to outside dining.

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    Briann F.

    We appreciate the love Joseph!

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    1 year ago

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    20 days ago

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    Briann F.

    Thanks so much Pam! That means a lot!

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    2 months ago

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    Briann F.

    Appreciate that Tim!

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    2 months ago

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    Briann F.

    Much appreciated Carol!

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    2 months ago

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    Briann F.

    Thanks for the 5 stars Tom!

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    1 year ago

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    Briann F.

    Thanks for giving us another shot Gary!

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    1 year ago

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    Briann F.

    Looking forward to seeing you again Robbin!

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    2 years ago

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    Briann F.

    Thanks for your honest review Felicia!

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    11 months ago

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    Briann F.

    We appreciate the review!

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    2 months ago

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    1 year ago

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    Briann F.

    Thanks so much Geoff!

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    11 months ago

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    Looking forward to it Heidi!

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    4 months ago

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    Briann F.

    Thanks for sharing Brenda!

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    9 months ago

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    2 months ago

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    Briann F.

    Thanks so much for this wonderful review!

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    2 years ago

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    Briann F.

    We appreciate the honest feedback Beth.

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    10 months ago

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    Sounds like an amazing evening Jon!

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    Ask the Community - Blue Drum

    Is there a kids menu?

    I've never seen a kids menu there. It would probably be easier just to call them.

    Do they have a happy hour menu?

    Yes but I believe it changes from time to time.

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    Tidewater Grill - Lobster Roll

    Tidewater Grill

    4.4(690 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Private events

    Don't judge a book by its cover. This restaurant is on the corner of a little neighborhood shopping…read morearea and the locals know it well. The food was excellent. All seafood, meats, & produce were of high quality and prepared to perfection. I recommend the Grouper Bites as an appetizer. The wait staff (Brandy) was very knowledgeable about the way the food was prepared and she was very accommodating by making certain that our requests were met. The ambience was nothing fancy but still comfortable . You should go dine there and I know you will be glad you did.

    Found using the Yelp app. Lot of good reviews. It's a relatively small place and clientele seems…read morelocals vs tourists. Server was great. Took our beverage orders, returned quickly with those and water. She told us the specials which we passed on. Fred ordered fried oysters platter, I ordered an à la carte crab cake and oysters Rockefeller. Our food arrived quickly. Fried oysters were plentiful and crispy. House made chips were crunchy and delicious. My crab cake was wonderful - as close to a Maryland crab cake as I've had in a long time. Lump crab, very little bread crumbs, pan fried and served with a dollop of hollandaise. It needed some Old Bay seasoning. The Rockefeller Oysters were delicious. Plump oysters topped with spinach and Hollandaise. They need a splash of Pernod and would be 5 star. We split a piece of house made peanut butter pie for dessert. It wasn't good. Way too sweet and very soupy. Tasted like a cool whip recipe. Our tab was reasonable and we left our server a generous tip. We recommended the restaurant to numerous people we knew back at the hotel. I'd definitely return!

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    Cape Fear Seafood Company - Sorry we started eating before we took the picture!

    Cape Fear Seafood Company

    4.4(131 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Cape Fear Seafood Company is located in a strip shopping center…read more Food was very good, and service was excellent. The restaurant decor was what you'd typically see at a seafood restaurant. I had fried jumbo shrimp which were not listed on the menu as a platter, but our waitress (Grace) was glad make the exception. My husband ordered the fresh catch salmon with mango salsa. Sides were: green beans with roasted tomatoes, sautéed spinach and risotto cakes. Everything was very good and Grace kept our tea glasses full. When I'm in the area I'll definitely stop in some of their delicious food!

    We came to this restaurant for dinner after our fishing trip. This place was recommended by the man…read morewho took us on our fishing tour. It seemed very "busy" for an early Monday evening around 5:20/6pm. It had quite a few customers but also many empty tables inside. We wanted to sit inside but were told they were holding tables for reservations. So our only option was to sit outside or to wait over 20 minutes. We were very hungry so we sat outside. Our waitress came out and greeted us and was very nice and answered all our questions. We had a table on the far right of the patio. Outside was hot and there were little small gnats flying around. We ordered the mussels in a wine sauce for appetizers. And OMG when the food came out the gnats swarmed in on us and it was worse! We could not enjoy the food because we were in a constant battle. We complained to the waitress. And we wound up moving to another table closer to the door (still outside in the opposite side because we still were told there were no tables inside). It was a better but gnats were still there. The food, however, was really good and would have been even better without fighting bugs. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce it was in was delicious! We were almost licking the plate, but so I wouldn't look like a heathen, used the bread to wipe up the plate instead. The roasted red pepper crab bisque was also very good and I like that it had bigger lumps of crab in it. For my main course I had the fresh catch of the day that came with a lemon sauce, mango salsa and risotto. I am not a fan of asparagus so I was allowed to substitute for spinach. The dish was so delicious! I was happy with the taste and quality of the food. A manager just so happened to round on us while we were eating and we told her our complaints about the gnats. She was very understanding and offered us a free dessert or to take some money off the bill. When the waitress came back she asked us what dessert we wanted complimentary. We wondered why the manager gave us both options, but we didn't actually get to choose what we really wanted which was the money off the bill. We were really full and didn't have room for the dessert. Rather than protesting, we just chose a dessert to go, but unfortunately forgot to eat it because we had to pack for our early morning flight. My review would have been 5 stars for the service and food if it wasn't for those pesky bugs outside. I don't know why there was so many out there.

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    The Oyster Rock Waterfront Seafood

    The Oyster Rock Waterfront Seafood

    4.4(578 reviews)
    4.9 mi
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    We had such a wonderful experience tonight at The Oyster Rock in Calabash celebrating our son's 7th…read morebirthday. We've come here every single year for his birthday, and it has become a very special tradition for our family. The setting never disappoints -- the restaurant sits right on the marsh and the views are absolutely beautiful. With the sunny weather and peaceful scenery, it made for the perfect backdrop to celebrate. We started with several appetizers including the Scooby Snacks, Boom Boom Shrimp, hummus, and the Board Meeting. Every single one was exceptional and truly exceeded our expectations. For entrées, our table enjoyed the filet mignon, fresh sea bass, a cheeseburger, and the fried flounder -- all cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious. There was also live music by Johnny White, which added such a nice touch to the atmosphere and fit perfectly with the beautiful setting. But the real star of the evening was our waiter, Luciano. He was one of the most incredible servers we've ever had here. At one point my son accidentally spilled cocktail sauce on his shirt, Luciano didn't skip a beat He immediately stepped in to help clean things up, brought hot towels, and even brought club soda to help remove the stain from my son's shirt. He handled everything with kindness, professionalism, and genuine care. He also helped us celebrate in singing Happy Birthday to my son and even included a candle in his birthday pie. Luciano was attentive, compassionate, and truly the ideal waiter. He left us with a lasting impression and made an already special birthday celebration absolutely perfect. We look forward to continuing our yearly tradition at The Oyster Rock and hope to see Luciano again next year!

    one of our most favorite places of all time!…read more Great service and good!! Get reservations tho as they are very busy!

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