Went there because we couldn't decide where else to go. Never a first or even second choice for me. But... we went to King Neptune - gulp. What a pleasant surprise. I had a chicken thigh dinner - best I ever had. My beautiful partner had the shrimp and grits. I'm very picky here because I make an excellent New Orleans style shrimp and grits. Her dish was excellent. To my pleasant surprise the chef is Cuban, thus my chicken dish ( I think). I'm definitely going back and I noticed a Paella on the menu. Now add a flan and I'll call this place a gem. read more

Been to Wrightsville several times and have been to King Neptune. The holiday drinks were awesome especially if you enjoy a good cocktail. The Brussels app was to die for, definitely include it in your order! The crab cake was a delicious entree. The crab cake has some filler but still a wonderful choice. Sadly the service was slow. Definitely understaffed but it may have been due to the Thanksgiving weekend. read more

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Hostess told us to sit anywhere on bar side. Sat there for 20 minutes with no one approaching the table to even offer water. When waitress finally came over we gave her our order immediately; she said oh sorry didn't see you. When food came out they just kinda plopped it on the table And walked away. Never came over to see of all was ok, never received a steak knife for the steak ordered. And when we were finished eating had to walk up to the bar and ask to pay. No one ever came to the table. HORRIBLE SERVICE. HORRIBLE. read more

It's beautifully remodeled with glass stingray decor. We were greeted immediately and sat down in the dining room. I would recommend reservations due to the number of restaurants on the island. I highly recommend ordering seafood. I had the fresh catch and my daughter had the salmon. We both devoured it. However, my son and husband had the chicken. It was over cooked. read more

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Very pretty restaurant-love the bar area The food was delicious. The reason it is not 5 stars is because it seems overpriced read more

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Excellent and yummy service and food. Super friendly parking attendence, hostess, and waitress. The appetizers and main courses are super yummy. read more

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For 3 nights I ate at this restaurant, because the food was so out of this world good, I came back over and over. read more

King Neptune Restaurant - Fried oyster on filet - Seafood Near Me - Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

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Great spot in the middle of wrightsville beach. Seared tuna app was great! Perfectly seared fresh tuna. Brussels were good , could have been charred a bit more. Beet salad was very good, light on the beets but fresh. My ribeye was flavorful but soooo fatty . Our server was great , sweet kid . Place has a good vibe and all were friendly. Would return read more

King Neptune Restaurant - Brussels and tuna apps - Seafood Near Me - Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

Changed the menu, everything is spicy too much for us hopefully it'll go back because it used to be amazing

Eight of us dined here for Valentine's Day. It was a first for all of us. There are two rooms: On the left when you enter is a very nice room with a large bar and where the room is bright and welcoming. The room on the right is very casual with bar, lots of décor on the wood walls. Very bar-like atmosphere. Lots of fun. Both rooms had TV's on the walls. We sat in the second room at some high tops. I saw that they had a few dishes with crab meat, so I ordered a cup of cream of crab soup. I originally wanted a side salad to go with my scallops with a lemon risotto, but they don't have side salad, just entrée salad. The entrée salads are perfect for two people to share. The soup was excellent. I'm very picky when it comes to crab, as I'm from Maryland. There wasn't much thickener (flour), so I was glad about that. The price was reasonable, $7.95 for a cup. I had the sautéed scallops (quantity of 5 medium size) with a lemon-flavored risotto, fried sage, very think fried bacon, and pomegranate seeds in a white sauce. While the risotto was flavorful, it was a little on the dry side. My husband had the fresh catch - grouper that was herb crusted, along with rice, a squash puree, herb butter, and basil microgreens. I had a bite. The fish was very good. My husband though there was too much on the plate as far as the puree goes. Other items ordered, which my friends enjoyed: Carrot ginger soups, Caesar salads, seafood Alfredo, blackened salmon, grilled ribeye, flounder picatta, and crab cakes. I got to try the crab cakes. No lump, just claw meat and some filler. Great service by our waitress (I forgot her name). Prices are on the high end, but we all enjoyed our dinner and time at King Neptune. We will definitely come back. I want to try their shrimp and grits and other items on the menu. The room we dined in is pretty cool. read more

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Hats off to Chef Em Ecker, and the her team at King Neptune Restaurant Wrightsville Beach. We had a fantastic dinner with out-of-town guests, at there Saturday night. Our first time at King Neptune since Em took the helm. ("Chef Em...we were the "water carafe party" - THANK YOU!!) Amazing food, service, and atmostphere! See you again soon...as in tomorrow night soon! read more

Delicious. We've been in WB for over 13 years and have never ventured in. We heard they had recently renovated and that the food was good so while taking our walk, we decided to stop in for lunch and it did not disappoint. The inside is very refreshing and reflects the beach. The glass stingrays are really beautiful. Service was terrific from the moment we walked in. Our drinks were refilled right on time and she knew exactly when to come to the table. The food was so good that we ate every bite and even went for dessert at lunch. The tuna poke tacos have an ample amount of tuna and are well flavored. You get four so they are perfect for sharing. The French dip was well flavored. The steak was super moist, cooked just right, and the flavor was delicious. The dip sauce was nice as well. Desserts are made in house. We had the key lime pie and the banana pudding cheesecake. Brilliant to combine two classics into one! We will definitely return. read more

King Neptune Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

Went on a Saturday night without a reservation so we sat at a high top table in the bar area and were impressed with the service and promptness of food. Fun and lively atmosphere but it is very loud inside so if you're looking for a cozy, quiet meal, this is not it. The food was very good and I appreciated the attempt to jazz up the norm but I thought some of the elements just didn't fit. Loved the red pepper vinaigrette with the scallops but felt the pesto was competitive instead of complementary. Brussels were really good but needed a hit of salt to offset their bitterness especially paired with the balsamic glaze. The pickled onions were a nice compliment though. The wedge was supposed to be the fresh, crunchy element to my meal but it was so drenched in dressing that it was too heavy. I loved the combo of tomato, bacon and sunflower seeds but they were drowned out by dressing. All in all, good food, fun atmosphere and a place I'll recommend. read more

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This place used to be so good but has gone downhill! The grilled Romain salad had absolutely no dressing with just a lemon wedge. I didn't notice any Parmesan cheese at all. The Penne Vodka pasta was overdone. The bred pudding desert was boring and dry. The cheesecake was cold and hard as a rock and barely any flavor. The food in general was very bland. The ambience was okay but the above the head spot lights were so bright and not welcoming. I don't think we will be back and we are local and used to live to come and bring friend visiting. Hopefully this place will get back to what it used to be. read more

The best experience we had in Wilmington! The resturaunt may not look like it's anything special from the outside, but once you step inside you get an atmosphere of fine dining! We were seated immediately and waited upon quickly. They even offered to split the bill which was a big plus for us. Every dish we tested was immensely enjoyed. I had the Brussels sprouts appetizer and mussels dish. Both were excellent. Definitely a place to go eat when in Wilmington! read more

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Phenomenal food and service. Had the catch of the day and the strawberry margarita. Both wonderful. Meatballs and crab dip are unreal! They take great pride in sourcing their ingredients and how they cook the food. This was a big reason we were so excited to try it out. read more

The King Neptune has been around a long time. We hadn't been since the restaurant was updated and remodeled. We had heard good things and decided to go for dinner. The restaurant has two sections each with a bar. The food menu is the same. One side is more sleek and modern. The other is a little darker wood decor with more of a bar feel to it. We had reservations and were seated promptly. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and helped us decide on cocktails which were amazing. I ordered an old fashioned and my husband had an espresso martini. My old fashioned was excellent with the perfect twist of orange peel and a Luxardo cherry (no maraschino cherries here, thankfully!).The espresso martini had a pumpkin liqueur and was fall like and delicious. Perfect for the rainy evening we visited. King Neptune rotates their menu of dinner specials in addition to having a menu of regular dishes. Everything we tried was wonderful. Our appetizer of deviled eggs with fried oysters and caviar was as delicious as it was beautiful. It was a special and unfortunately not available regularly. My grouper with mango salsa, steamed rice, fried plantains and broccolini was also a special menu item. My husband chose from the regular menu and ordered flounder piccata. Both dishes were perfectly cooked and so flavorful. King Neptune locally sources fish from nearby Motts Channel Seafood and the quality is top notch. Last but not least, the restrooms (my husband vouched for the men's room) were spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated. Fresh flowers and a wonderful scented candle were present in the ladies room. I usually don't mention restrooms, but I was so impressed that I even mentioned to the waitress how wonderful I found the attention to detail in the ladies room.. She said that they get routine compliments on the restrooms. Our entire experience from start to finish was outstanding at King Neptune. Highly recommend!! read more

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Great beach spot if you're looking for something that is not a sports bar. Great menu with awesome specials that change. Ive had the scallops and french dip here. Both awesome! Friendly service too, parking can be tough, but in the offseason it's free! read more

King Neptune Restaurant - French Dip - Seafood Near Me - Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

Wood was delicious. Ambiance was great. We sat at bar. No one there. Arrived at 8:30 so asked hostess and bartender if it was ok to eat at bar. Bartender was friendly but was at end of the bar texting away . I had to get up and ask her if she could take our order Before kitchen closed, after waiting awhile. I would never get up out of my seat but was really afraid kitchen was closing. Food came and was really food. Steak and shrimp and grits. I would definitely go again and if not for her service would give it 5 stars. She was just nit taking care of us at all. read more

Checking at the front and apparently an employee was in a hurry to ask me to move instead of waiting the extra 3 seconds for us to be seated. Staff is hanging around, cook on the phone, apparently the owner/chef owns a "happy" work place forgetting about professionalism and setting the standard. Served by Kim, and her service was wonderful, the food was good, the ambiance not bad, but that first impression of the lack of professionalism really ruined it for me. Still go check it out, you may have a different experience or maybe they will change the "Perception" by reading my review and give themselves a fair chance to move forward. read more

This place is overrated and overpriced. While the service was great, the food was very disappointing. The crab dip was way too salty. The mussels were overcooked and chewy. The Brussels sprouts were undercooked. Could not eat the mussels or the Brussels sprouts! I will not go there again ! The ambiance was ok. It gets very loud in there. read more

We tried the new and renovated King Neptune for the first time to celebrate my son's birthday... Definitely, the best restaurant in Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington. Really cool environment with great service. The staff is very friendly and very professional. The FOOD is simply DELICIOUS, unique and amazing... Delightful cuisine and beautiful presentation. Location is perfect, to keep the celebration in the Pirate Bar or Jimmy's, one of the best beach bars of the southeast. 100% recommended! read more

King Neptune Restaurant - Flounder Francaise - Seafood Near Me - Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

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This place has fantastic service, atmosphere, drinks and food. We sat at the bar for brunch. Surprisingly wasn't too busy, but had a delicious Bloody Mary, breakfast sandwich and biscuits and gravy. The Bloody Mary was flavorful. The breakfast sandwich was basic but on point. The biscuits and gravy were topped with fried oysters and the suggestion of the bar tender. Check it out! Super cute inside too! read more

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Our family enjoyed visiting King Neptune's on New Year's Eve from Apex, NC and, they did not disappoint! They were slammed but ran like a well oiled machine and every dish we had was amazing! Keelie was so professional and kind, the service is excellent and will definitely return soon. From the appetizers to the desserts, you can't pass anything up! To. Die. For! 20/10 Definitely recommend. read more

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If you would like to eat here bring your noise canceling headphones! I feel very sorry for the employees because their hearing is getting damaged working at this establishment. I had my phone check the decibel levels and it spiked at 105. My ears hurt for hours afterwards. NOT OK! We did ask to be moved to a different table and it helped a little. Honestly we should have just left. It was impossible to enjoy this special occasion when we had to gobble our food just to get out of there. read more

I was very impressed by the newly updated King Neptune. It looks so different than what I remember. This was a great spot tonight for a party of 9. The acoustics were good and the service was, too. I ordered the ahi tuna tacos and mussels. Both were very good and both were spicier than I thought they would be. Several people at the table had the shrimp and grits and they loved them. It was presented beautifully. My son had the swordfish and the rest of the table had the hibachi Tuesday night special. The shrimp was so delicious. Everything tasted extremely fresh. I definitely enjoyed it here and would recommend it to people looking for good seafood on WB. It definitely beats the more touristy places buy without the view. Bathrooms were very clean and smelled great. read more

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Absolutely fantastic food and atmosphere. Staff was super friendly and answered our questions. I would easily drive the distance to come back to this place specifically again. read more

King Neptune Restaurant - Scallops - Seafood Near Me - Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

So we are here now and it's definitely open!!! So yummy and a must go eat! Good vibes and atmosphere!

Really cool place down by the beach. High end bar with quality cocktails to match. Food was great.

This is the BEST restaurant in North Carolina by far. The restaurant very classy and wait staff are untouchable. The menu is insane and the food quality is insane. The Prime Rib with creamed spinach was the best I ever had and I have traveled to 85 countries. The lamb chops were divine. The fried chicken is amazing and like mom used to make ! The deviled eggs topped with a fried oyster and caviar is the bomb ! The best friend oyster that I have had in a long time ! The surf and turf feature is to dye for. The filet was son tender and the temperature was done as requested. Overall, this restaurant is "LIKE THAT" If you are in Wrightsville Beach - this is the place to go ! read more

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Waygu meatballs with chimichuri and pepitas--elevated meatloaf. I had the Harvest salad with salmon and my mate had the Caesar with chicken. Creative and scrumptious combination of flavors. The blackened salmon was cooked to perfection. I can't wait to go back and try more seafood dishes. Service was lovely as well. Really nice, welcoming atmosphere. read more

We decided to try dinner on the town; we were staying at the Shell Island Resort (2-29-20). When you enter the place, you have the family side to the left and the bar side to the right. We were not up for dealing with tired and squirrely kids so we headed to the bar side. The bartended hooked us up right away. I had the crab cakes! They were really good. Chunks of crab filled every bite. They were not messing around when they made these little bundles of love! If I am ever in the area again, I will be sure to stop by just for the crab cakes! She had the pound of Alaskan Crab Legs. She LOVED them! They were full of flavor and perfectly cooked so you could actually get them out of the shell without too much trouble! We both ordered the garlic mashed potatoes and a side salad as our sides. The potatoes were amazing! Tell Christopher we said HELLO! Most Sincerely! read more

King Neptune Restaurant - 1 pound Alaska Crab Legs - Seafood Near Me - Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

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Small space. Maybe 10 tables. Word of advice. If you get there after 6pm you'll find that they have ran out of their signature items. Service: excellent Food: very good (only wine and beer) Prices: affordable Atmosphere: casual and local crowd read more

We are on our annual Wrightsville Beach Girl's Trip. We've been hitting our usual spots with great success. Tonight we tried a "new to us" restaurant, King Neptune. I would call this restaurant classy casual. The dinner area is very nice, clean and modern. They open at 5:00 and we arrived at 5:15 with no reservation. We were seated right away at a 2 seat table on the wall. We started with the brussel sprouts appetizer, very tasty! I ordered the swordfish that was cooked PERFECTLY. Sherry ordered the scallops. Everything was so pretty and delicious! The Cadillac Margarita was in a large tiki totem glass with lovely garnishes, but it wasn't good. It didn't have any kick and it was extremely sour. I'm talking shivers and goosebumps sour. I kept stirring it and drank a 1/4 of mine thinking I would adapt. I didn't. Sherry stopped after the first taste. That was the only issue with our evening. The food is worth the price and the menu had several things I'd like to try. Note: reservations are only taken if you're willing to give your credit card info. read more

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Not only do i love working here, but i eat this food all the time! You know it's a good restaurant when the employees come back on their days off to eat. Seeing how clean our kitchen is and how our food is prepared gives me even more to brag about because I've worked in some places with GROSS kitchens. Our food is great & fresh, our management is phenomenal and we're all such a close family. In my opinion i love how you can come see me at pirate bar for a lowkey vibe with some music, football and enjoy amazing food OR go sit in the restaurant and have a "beach" fine dining dinner! It's the best of both worlds and you can choose your atmosphere and still enjoy amazing food! Let's not forget our chef was on food network! Come check us out and see me at the pirate bar! read more

Our dinner was unbelievable, and the service was amazing. Chef Em prepared incredible dishes that you cannot find anywhere else. My husband and I recently celebrated our anniversary at King Neptunes and the food and atmosphere were perfect. We started out with the Brussel sprouts with goat cheese and then had prime rib and blackened salmon for our entrees. A five-star dinner. Tori Royal read more

Horrible food and Horrible service. Stay away from this restaurant. They closed down in 2021 for a reason. No makeover can mask the rip off of a restaurant this place is. read more

Shout out to Alexia! Thank you for making our evening such a wonderful night. We got the Brussels sprouts for appetizer, they were superb! Crispy on the outside, and el dente on the inside. Short ribs with polenta is excellent. The meat cooked tender with a perfect char. The polenta was perfect and creamy. We also got the salmon with wild rice. The sauce was phenomenal. Probably the best service and food experience we had thus far! read more

This place was great. I went with my family on ew Years Eve and we had a wonderful time. As a former server myself, no one like working the holidays because they're hectic but our server was great and even put up with my dads "dad jokes". I wish I remembered our servers name but in case you read this, my dad made the dumb joke about the employee washing his hands instead of their own lol. The food was amazing as well. We got the calamari and Brussels for an app and I'm always happy when a restaurant doesn't default to the basic balsamic Brussel. As far as entrees, we ordered the scallops, pork, and the surf and turf which was the feature that night. I only tried bites of the pork but it was pretty good. My entre was the scallops which came with a corn risotto. I'd go back and order that again just for the risotto itself. The scallops were cooked well and had great flavor as well. For dessert, we kinda went a little over board. We ordered the turtle cheesecake, bread pudding, and the chocolate torte. Our plates were just about licked clean. I can't think of a single complaint. read more

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Best Risotto I've ever had! I got the scallops w/risotto and everyone wished they ordered what I got! We also got a thin sliced short rib appetizer and that was great too! Oh and the Espresso martinis were yummy!! Big place, nice staff - would definitely recommend! read more

King Neptune Restaurant - Me and my friend sipping espresso martinis! - Seafood Near Me - Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina