This place is a perfect spot to go with awesome ocean views! The strawberry mojito was so yummy and I highly recommend the shrimp appetizer, talk about wanting to lick the plate!!! I had the crab cakes and they were also delicious! read more

Great food and atmosphere!! Waiter was amazing! Reasonable price, and drinks were really good!!

Great spot with tons of seating. Perfect for large parties if you want to enjoy outdoor seating on the deck. The deck seating connects to the pier but there's a separate walkway for non patrons. Fun drink menu and your standard seafood options. I got the crab cake which didn't disappoint. Highly recommend the spritz cocktail. It was delicious. Overall the food was good, the service was great, and the ambience was great. Would recommend! read more

Oceanic - Seafood Near Me - Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

Wow!! AMAZING WATER FRONT RESTAURANT! The remodel is absolutely amazing. Almost feels like I'm in California- very light airy tones and textures! Plus the food is always to die for! Sitting on the pier was exactly what we expected and wanted! We are locals but felt like we were on vacation - definitely worth the 5 starts! read more

Oceanic - The beautiful inside! - Seafood Near Me - Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

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The view was great, our server was very nice but the food was incredibly hit or miss. The poke nachos were great and the shrimp and grits tasty but that's pretty much it. We ordered the steak and for the price it honestly wasn't worth it and we should have gotten a burger. The mahi mahi tacos were flavorless. 3 stars because of the view and the staff. Otherwise it would be 2. read more

Great food, great service, good drinks, and an amazing view (especially from the old pier). My grandmother still remembers the roaring twenties, when there was a movie screen in the ocean that you could watch from the beach, and big band concerts to boot. read more

The Oceanic has been my favorite restaurant for quite a number of years! It would not have been unusual for my husband and me to drive down two hours just for dinner and return home in one evening? Sadly, now the entire charm and ambience of this restaurant is changed. It is open with seemingly no style in mind. Before the last renovation, it was a wonderful place to dine - not only for the setting inside and out, but the food. Now, the menu has been pared down to foods unbecoming the previous offerings! Particularly missing, the stuffed shrimp, which I enjoyed EVERY TIME we came, without exception! It was so good, no side items were necessary! My husband literally got a kick out of my expression when I took my first bite! Now...off the menu! This place is crying to return to its former self! Won't someone help?! read more

I have not been here a n several years but I had always enjoyed it in the past. The staff is friendly and on top of things. The time from order to food arriving to table is reasonable. The restaurant is clean and well Kristin and has been remodeled since I was there last( the upstairs is being remodeled and will open this week. I am giving them only 3 stars because there lunch menu is very limited. They use to offer shrimp and fish baskets at a good price but now other then a shrimp pizza-boy you would need to order a seafood platter which is just to much food for lunch and I'm wasn't looking to spend over 20.00$ in it. I had the jerk chicken sandwich that was really good. My mother had the gumbo which she said was the worst she has ever had. ( she said you couldn't do worse with canned gumbo) Overall nice place. Disappointed in choices and gumbo. read more

Great food. Especially like the crab cakes. The location is iconic for Wrightsville... but it is a bit pricey.

We went for lunch over the weekend when it was a bit too chilly to sit outside. This was our first time there without it being a beautiful day to enjoy the beach atmosphere and view. We sat inside so there were no distractions from the actual dining experience. Well, we first noticed was that the appetizers and entrées all came out at the same time. One of the kids meals was missing. The fish tacos were absolutely horrible - Costco quality tortillas that did not taste fresh, the fish was shaped like perfect rectangles that were obviously frozen and most likely from Thailand. The expensive wedge salad came out with no blue cheese crumble, bacon, or blue cheeses dressing. Just a wedge of lettuce and a spicy sauce/dressing on the side. Not sure how that made it out of the kitchen. The waiter was super nice and blamed everything on the kitchen. He brought us a free Key lime pie, which I can definitely blame on the kitchen as it appears, they deferred to Costco again. The food was absolutely horrible but on a nice day you're paying for the location. I don't recommend going there when the weather is not perfect. read more

Worst restaurant I have ever been to. We received our cold apps before we got water. The mixed drinks from the bar were terrible. We let the kids eat and got out of there as soon as possible! read more

Great hours and helpful staff. We arrived late, but well within their hours and got lots of care. Thsi is a large tourist oriented restaurant. Not gourmet, but good food. Reasonable pricing for being in middle of tourist area and being on the beach. Suspect it's really fun and active during daylight. read more

We had a wonderful visit on a beautiful day. We sat outside, had friendly service by all of theservers in the area. Food was great, highly recommended the shrimp tacos and the calamari was really good as well if you like fried peppers which are mixed in. We had a nice walk on the pier after dinner. Very nice experience overall. The restaurant does a great job making locals feel like they are on vacation. read more

Racism at its best. I, truly, am appalled at the service we received tonight in 2022. Our party politely asked to be seated facing the ocean for a better view but to no avail. We were told that they were expecting a large crowd, and we couldn't move. However, we watched two additional groups come in and one requested to be moved. The request was immediately honored without hesitation or reservation. We called the manager. He offered his apologies and said he could take the cost of the appetizers off the bill. Another man of European descent even challenged the manager but nothing changed. That stranger said he felt badly for us. This was a senseless encounter, yet we endured, and tipped the waitress very nicely. PRAY FOR OUR COUNTRY! -Dr. Hall read more

Average and safe food options. Nice place to sit outside and dine and watch surfers eat sand.

Secret to this place... Sit at the bar and enjoy the best water views. Order a drink from Annie who makes the best frozen mango margaritas in Wrightsville Beach. read more

Great ambiance, the espresso martini was delightful, and the views are unbeatable. My husband and I found this place to have a little of everything you want from a restaurant while on vacation. Will be going back! read more

The weekend of Labor Day I was excited to introduce my sister and her boyfriend to the Oceanic and changes. The interior change was on point! The menu left out items, that I could not consume. However it was brunch time. The detour was the cost of the base mimosa for us. Majority other locations charge $3 to $5 for a Sunday brunch mimosa. But I was charged $9 a piece. Which we all ordered doubles after seeing the pour! I paid BC I am local, but with as much competition as there is in the area, revamping costs of things! read more

Love this place for great curated drinks, healthy eats and wonderful sea food! Crab cakes and awesome and spicy shrimp!! Love this Ocean side place! The view is amazing and the food follows suit!! read more

Oceanic - Seafood Near Me - Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

You can't beat eating outside with the ocean crashing beneath you. Great food, as well, but location/view is why you travel to Oceanic

Atmosphere was great for the beachy vibe BUT the food was average at best. The drinks were below standard. Margaritas were probably the worst we have ever had. The wine was just ok. I will say our waitor gave great service. For the Hype the restaurant could do much better! read more

Tristen was the best food was amazing! We had fried flounder and shrimp tacos! We will come here again!

Atmosphere rules. Service was good. Efficient and friendly. Menu is limited. I assume that is due to the pandemic. Food is okay. You'll go back for the atmosphere more than the food. If you're interested, everyone working there is wearing a mask. You have to wear a mask and social distance per their rules. The tables are well spaced out if you eat inside. Outside was closed due to the weather today but they usually have quite a large space outdoors. read more

We were very excited to try this restaurant but overall I would say it was average. Our meals were bland and disappointing (especially the tacos), but the view by the window was nice, our waitress was great, and I don't normally like hush puppies, but they had probably the best hush puppies I've ever had. Service was good but the food could use more flavor. read more

This is THE PLACE on the pier in Wrightsville. Don't go if you don't like seafood. Hush puppies with everything. Fried seafood and great salads. Not your top dining experience but the tourist thing to do if you are in town. read more

Our server, Jessica, was so very hospitable and gave a delicious recommendation for the burger, which was perfectly prepared and delicious up leveled from a regular burger. Free hush puppies were given as an appetizer and they were the best of any I've had. I look forward to visiting Oceanic again and again, and I didn't even mention the view! read more

Our first time to Wrightsville Beach and the Oceanic was recommended. It is located on a pier, so the views of the ocean were amazing. It was the 4th of July weekend, so the wait was very long. We chose instead to eat at the bar and were not disappointed in the bartender's attentiveness to our cocktail selections. The food, however, lacked any real imagination and freshness. You definitely pay for the location not the food quality. read more

We have loved the Oceanic since moving here. Since re opening after Florence we have visited twice, and both times the food and service has been perfect! The staff is super friendly and the ocean setting is like paradise. We were a party of 7 Sunday night and sat on the pier. (I had the shrimp and grits; it was to die for). We are so very happy the Oceanic is back. read more

Reviews on here are all over the place, but we can tell you that tonight's visit was 5 star all the way. Server Kaylee was very knowledgeable and her recommendations were spot on. Carolina Crab Dip is like food crack! Shrimp & Grits excellent as well as the Stuffed Salmon. Good bar menu with local beers. Finished off with Key Lime Pie. Our recommendations would be to be patient parking. Beach goers totally ignore the no parking signs. And, if dining outside, don't worry about fixing your hair ladies. Ocean breeze is strong. read more

Went today for a late lunch & sat outside by the water. Great view & the food was pretty good. The service, however, was very depressing. All of the staff looked & acted very miserable. If you're going for the food, you're fine. If you're going for good vibes the nope. read more

The service was great and so was the food. Love the crab cake sandwich and chocolate torte ! My husband got to sample the gumbo and the enjoyed a full bowl. read more

I go here every year with my boyfriends family on vacation! The atmosphere is definitely the best part - right on the water & great outdoor seating. I ordered the lemongrass shrimp entree and it was delicious - very refreshing on such a hot day! We also had the calamari and crab dip - both were amazing. read more

Oceanic - Lemon grass Shrimp Entree - Seafood Near Me - Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

Had drinks and appetizers here today for my BIRTHDAY. Awesome food, awesome location, awesome service. A must place to go when visiting the Wilmington market. Love this place. It's simply AMAZING! read more

Oceanic - Shrimp appetizer was amazing - Seafood Near Me - Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

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We love the Oceanic! Food and service is always great. Be sure to sit on the pier for a beautiful view! Christina our server was very attentive! read more

I mean location location location! On site parking. Food was tasty and plentiful. Outdoor covered seating was lovely. Drinks were yummy.

Food was okay not great, silvarware was dirty, would not reccomend the shrimp and calamari. Did not meet expectations. But coloring sheets were a 10/10 for kids! read more

Great atmosphere & patio! Salads and French fries were tasty. Fries have old bay seasoning on them and were amazing! read more

Oceanic - House salad & teaches peaches beer - Seafood Near Me - Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

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The food was amazing and the service was even better. The atmosphere nearly provides you a full 360° view of the ocean. You can sit up or downstairs but I would recommend the downstairs seating if it isn't too crowded. Also- the jetty punch is AMAZING. read more

Visited this establishment twice while on vacation, the food was amazing and the server Christina was truly great. Very pleasant.... I would truly recommend this restaurant when in the area!!!!! read more

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We love the oceanic! It has become our go to place to take family & friends when in town visiting. You really can't beat the atmosphere and ambience, and of course the views! They have great seafood ( personal favorites are the calabash seafood & the crab stuffed salmon), & we have never had bad service! read more