This isn't a review for their seafood--although it's really really good! I stopped in to grab a homemade lemonade and a piece of yellow chocolate cake. & Omg, that was one of the best cakes ever! Don't walk, run for everything on the menu atp! read more

I previously has good experiences here, and remember when this place didn't even have a storefront yet. Since then I've followed them wherever they went and have been such a loyal fan. Today however we planned a birthday at Shonuff at 4:30pm at their Broad Street restaurant. When we got there, it was closed despite signage and Google saying they should be open until 6pm. It was shocking and confusing. I understand it's the awkward time between Christmas and New Years where some businesses are taking a holiday break but no where did we see any change of hours notification, not on Google, not their website nor on Instagram. Very disappointing for the birthday girl and her guests that 1) traveled hours for this event and 2) were dressed for a seafood boil. So after visiting this empty and closed restaurant our party of 6 ended up going to the Durham food hall for seafood. To the store: please be sure to update signage. We really love your seafood and want to plan our trips. I will also let the store know this feedback too. read more

I enjoyed Sho Nuff Grande Shrimp. This included a large serving of 24 large shrimp, smoked sausage, corn and potatoes. This was so delicious. I really enjoyed this. The individuals I dined here with had flounder and catfish and they also enjoyed their food. I also tried the collards and that was also very good. The staff here were upbeat, professional and attentive The restaurant itself isn't fancy. Many areas can use more cleaning such as the paper towels holders on the tables and the bathroom trash can. One operating restroom isn't sufficient for the crowd that comes in and out of this restaurant. Overall, very good seafood and I do recommend. It's Sho Nuff GOOD! read more

Sho Nuff Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Wow...my wife and I came inn for lunch. Easy to order at the counter. Service with a smile. The food was amazing. Fried flounder so so good. Litely fried. Shrimp boil for my wife. Oh so good with sausage, boiled potatoes the boil is seasoned so well. A great place to feel like eating at the beach without the long drive. read more

This food was awful. Everything was over cooked. We ordered crab legs, shrimp, lobster, hush puppies etc. the hush puppies tasted like dough. The wings were nasty we ordered lemon pepper. The lobster was overcooked. Everything lacked flavor and was a buttery mess. read more

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The food and service is great. It's made to order so tou will be waiting for a little bit unless you order ahead. Their blueberry lemonade is delicious. read more

I really hate to give a 1 star review especially considering that I've had food from here before that was excellent. I ordered a whiting plate and while the first filet was cooked to perfection, the second one was skinny, full of bones and tough as if it had been refried. Even the hush puppies and fries tasted old. If I didn't live on the other side of town and it wasn't now closing time, I would have returned it. I'm willing to give this place one more chance but if the food quality is the same, I won't patronize it again. read more

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My favorite spot for wings or seafood. The people are always nice. There is enough room to sit without feeling like you are in top of anyone. The only thing I don't like are the fries. Everything else is amazing. read more

This seafood restaurant is unassuming, but man do they make delicious fried things! I got the fried shrimp and catfish plate, which also came with fries, hush puppies, and coleslaw. All the fried stuff was deliciously crispy without being greasy or feeling heavy. I'm not usually a crinkle fry person, but the generous seasoning on them made them extra flavorful. The catfish was generously sized and juicy, and the hush puppies were good as well, if with some unusual floral notes mixed in with the corn. The fried shrimp were the standout for me: succulent and sweet, perfectly cooked, with a lovely crunch from the breading. I usually don't eat shrimp tails, but these were also breaded and thus tasty enough for me to crunch up too. I would happily devour these shrimp all day. The service was prompt. You order at a register (or online ahead of time, if you planned better than I did), and it seems like most folks get their food to go. My plate came out in maybe 10 minutes? I had just enough time to watch the Price is Right Showcase Showdowns be presented and awarded on their massive TV in that window. read more

Sho Nuff Seafood - Fried shrimp and catfish - Seafood Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

We were visiting Durham area for the weekend and stumbled upon this place. Fairly decent sized location with some indoor and outdoor seating with no frills if you needed something you have to go to the counter . I don't know if that's the norm but didn't mind . Staff were friendly .The menu has several delicious options. They seem to package everything in to go boxes even though if you are dining in. We ordered two platters OMG heaven ! Our Seafood was full of flavor and those sides were yummy . Prices were fairly decent . Before I left I decided to get some cake to go thank god I did ! The carrot cake was amazing. I ordered red velvet also which was good but definitely didn't have anything on the carrot cake . Brought a piece home to jersey for my daughter and she killed it read more

I did a carry out order. There was parking available but it's limited. The inside was small but you could definitely eat in there if it's not packed. It's a street front so kinda chill. The customer service was not the best. I was barely greeted when I walked in. I was told my order had another 10-15 minutes but it came out 5 minutes later. The food was not expensive at all. The lemonade is super sweet but tasty. The flounder was seasoned well. I liked it. Didn't care for the fries as they looked like the seasoning was sprinkled on the top once it was put in the to go container. The customer service is really what took away from the visit honestly. I am pretty sure she rolled her eyes when I asked for a straw. I wanted to try a dessert but the poor customer service made me say forget it. Maybe just smile and be happy people are patronizing your business in this economy. A smile is free! Also what's up with Durham and this white bread when ordering a fish sandwich. I was expecting a bun but it was fine. read more

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If you love great seafood, you MUST visit Sho Nuff. I've been there three times and ordered the shrimp and catfish plate. It came with french fries, hush puppies, and cole slaw. My friends ordered the flounder. Don't expect a server to take your order. Go straight to the cash register to see the menu. Place your order and wait to have them call your name. Get your order and take a seat. Nothing fancy. Just great food. read more

Sho Nuff Seafood has its strengths but is a mixed bag overall. On the positive side, the seafood is flavorful, and the portions are generous. The garlic crabs and shrimp are the highlights, packed with bold seasoning that keeps you digging in. The prices are reasonable for the amount of food you get, which makes it feel like good value. That said, the experience can be inconsistent. On some visits, the seafood was overcooked, removing the flavor. There have also been long wait times and occasional issues with customer service that left the experience less polished than expected. If you're in the mood for bold, Southern-style seafood and don't mind some potential hiccups, Sho Nuff Seafood might be worth a try. It has charm but could benefit from more consistency, a solid three stars. Great ambiance. read more

Sho Nuff Seafood - Plate - Seafood Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

My Second time here, the food is good, the owner is nice, the prices are reasonable. But don't say catfish when it's not, it was not whiting, could be swai fish that is similar but not catfish. Being sold as catfish to restaurants who can't tell the difference. But folks who have been eating catfish for years know the difference. My Mother stopped eating at her favorite restaurant over it. But that is my only complaint. It satisfied her weekly fish craving. The 5 flavor pound cake, I almost forgot to mention was not what was given me, I got something that was too moist and too sweet. read more

Sho Nuff Seafood - Catfish, Shrimp plate. - Seafood Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Sho Nuff Seafood is Sho Nuff good. I ordered a flounder sandwich and was very surprised at how reasonably priced it was. My sides were collards, cabbage, and fried okra, and the meal came with hushpuppies. I received enough food for two meals. The flounder was a little bit oilier than I like, but it was seasoned to perfection, and so were my other sides. I enjoyed the meal, and I received prompt and efficient service. The next time, I will be trying one of their delicious-looking desserts, which means I will definitely be coming back. read more

A must stop everytime I come home. Been patronizing them for a few years now and my food is consistently great everytime.

Open currently for take out only this place is a well hidden, inexpensive, seafood dream. The room itself has all the chairs pushed to one side, some covered in plastic wrap. The workers all wear masks as well. You can tell they are still concerned about covid. I came here at 545pm on a Sunday and was promptly (and curtly) told they were only open for 10 more minutes. Undeterred I quickly ordered and was given a to go bag minutes later. My friends were put off by the brusque demeanor of the owner, but not me. Usually if someone is that gruff its because the food speaks for itself. And BOY DID IT! I got the fried shrimp plate which came with AMPLE fries and 3 hush puppies. It was DIVINE. I will be back for SURE! read more

Sho Nuff Seafood - Shrimp plate with fries & hush puppies - Seafood Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

The restaurant was in the process of being renovated, due to limited indoor seating and chairs randomly placed for sitting. The waiters were friendly. However, I was disappointed to receive a load of butter in my meal tray. I'm a seafood lover, but I will not eat seafood that's floating in butter/margarine. The food was greasy, overcooked, bitter, dry, and had a weird taste, despite the presence of parsley flakes. Until dining at this restaurant, I do not recall ever wasting a lobster tail, crab legs, shrimp, corn, sausage, and potatoes. I discarded the meal, besides the boiled egg. On the good foot, the peach flavored drink was delicious. The pics make the food look mouthwatering delicious, but the look is deceiving. I'll think about returning again in the future. read more

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I went In twice for their lobster roll. Delicious. If they sold one that was double the size I'd buy it.Friendly staff and clientele!

Such good! I always try to stop here before game night on Thursdays at Moon Dog. This is my go-to: garlic shrimp plate. Includes boiled potatoes, corn, and a chunk of sausage. For $16! read more

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Best seafood restaurant in the area ! Excellent food and service . We have Eaten there 5 times and the food was always consistent as was the service. R.Sneed read more

First time in my life I've ever had to throw a crab leg cluster in the trash. I should've known something was off when I called and asked how long until the order would be ready and the nice woman said only 10mins. The crab leg meat was soggy and flavorless. The texture was way off and the meat wasn't fresh. It tasted like the crab legs sat in water all day. The boil was drowned in way too much butter. The shrimp was equally disappointing. Overall major disappointment and waste of money. I prefer quality over speed. I'm confused by all the positive reviews. I'm visiting from Baltimore and I know what good seafood tastes like. A sprinkle of parsley on food only makes it looks good. I would need to widen my back and lower my standards to return and enjoy this food. The owner, Michael Griffin, is making a lot of money from Black people and it really saddens me that a large portion of this community loves this trash. I hope someone who can actually prepare good seafood runs this establishment out of business! The optics are terrible and by reading a job ad they posted on FB, so is the energy of the management. (See attached photo) read more

Sho Nuff Seafood - Terrible management - Seafood Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Still killing it. Makes me sad that I live in Charlotte, because we def don't have anything this cheap and delicious when it comes to seafood. read more

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Food was really good !!!! I did. Not like that they serve it in a to go container even though I was asked if it was to go or to eat in? you have to pay at the register before eating therefore there's not really a customer service to rate here. Overall good food for a fair price ! read more

Sho Nuff Seafood - Really good ! - Seafood Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I'm giving a rating of two for the following reasons: The back of the house(chef) is excellent because of the flavor of the food. The cooks do an amazing job. The front of the house (clerks, service staff) were non existent. This restaurant is doing all the things that do impact their continuous success. Customer service is very important! There was no pleasant greeting when arriving! The front staff were not happy to serve! There are several restaurants that serve great tasting Seafood! We ordered (seafood boil with clusters of crab legs) for three. We did indicate when ordering that we were dining in. Most people know that this dish requires a crab leg cracker. It was not offered to us. We had to request it. There was a mixed crowd, dining in and taking out. My suggestion to the management work on your customer service to retain and acquire new customers! read more

We all enjoyed this food! I had the garlic butter shrimp w/o the pork sausage which had the proper ratio of garlic/butter. I tried the crab legs which were also good. My mom and husband had the catfish which they both enjoyed. I'm not a fan of corn on the cob so I gave it to them and they finished them. The potatoes were made perfectly. We ordered to go but I would come back here again. read more

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Place is very basic on the inside, you order your food and seat yourself. Easy to order menu. Everything looked so delicious. The prices are good for what you get! The fried shrimp was hot and plenty. The hushpuppies had a nice flavor and they even added seasoning to the French fries. Ordered some bbq chicken wings too and they came out smoking hot!! They were pretty big too! The steam seafood was good and fresh!!! The potatoes soaked up all that sauce and the sausage looked so good! I didn't like the tartar sauce in packets and would've preferred it like the cocktail sauce that came in a little cup. They had some delicious looking cakes too! Plenty of drink choices especially their lemonade! So colorful and tasty and a good price!! read more

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I was unaware that it was take out only so that was a blower for me. Soon they will have a new spot. Good was on point!! Food- crab legs and shrimp combo was Good! (Shrimp were slightly over cooked- they were mushy /not peeling easily) but outside of that, seasoning was awesome! Steamed Lobster Excellent! Corn Awesome - soaked in their special seasoning. Remembering the spicy sauce was on the side. I didn't want it to be too salty. Hush puppies were ok. Prices were a little high - I would definitely recommend this place, for take out. read more

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Basic ambiance and service. No waiters. You order at the counter. Food served in takeout fashion in styrofoam. Drinks in bottles. Food is quite good though and in very generous portions. I ordered fried catfish and shrimp. Tasted fresh. I will be back to try their broiled options. This place is very close to The Loop, another good restaurant in Durham. read more

I have been sitting here in disbelief for 2 hours thanks to the incredible unprofessionalism and crass rudeness that I just dealt with at Sho Nuff Seafood. I have been planning this huge dinner for 2 months at my home for a number of well known celebrities. I called the store 2 weeks ago to ask about their holiday hours as I needed to pick up my order on 12/23. The person who answered the phone told me that he didn't know and told me to check the website. The website gave me the 23rd as an ordering option - and so I placed an order for over $300 worth of seafood an entire week before pickup. Well, TODAY . . .less than 24 hours before my event, I receive a phone call from SNS. I'll paraphrase. "Yeah...we got your order but we'll gonna be closed when you want to pick it up so, OH WELL." So instead of blocking out that date on their end, they made the date available for orders, accepted my money, waited less than 24 hours to notify me that they'll be closed and then refunded my money unapologetically. To add salt to the wound, homeboy suggested that I pick up my order the day AFTER my event so that I could accommodate THEM. I had people fly into Raleigh today for a dinner tomorrow that HE wanted me to change to Saturday. Then when I started to become upset, he attempted to "tone" police me. What in the entire f*ck is going on out here with these businesses? Sho Nuff Seafood will never see another dime from me and I will encourage my celeb friends to use their influence to share my experience on their respective social media platforms. To make a human error is one thing - but to shrug your shoulders after you have ruined my event with no real effort for resolve is unfathomable. I've called around to several other establishments to place a catering order and guess what, it's TOO LATE. After touting my event as a SEAFOOD FEAST, I can't begin to explain how humiliated and hurt I am. May you all have the day that you deserve. read more

Sho Nuff Seafood - I placed the order on 12/17... - Seafood Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

The Garlic Shrimp plate is phenomenal. The portions were great and I got the boiled egg with it as well.

Visited here on a Friday evening (12/1/23). Saw them on Yelp, and wanted to try them while I was in town. A lot bigger on the inside than it looks from outside. They have a fair amount of inside seating. All food is made order (at least the fried foods are). I ordered the catfish sandwich (came on a bun instead of the usual sliced white bread), and a side snow crab cluster and one of their flavored housemade lemonades (strawberry). Paid about $24. Which I thought was pretty decent for a seafood place, used to paying a arm and leg. Didn't wait long, food came out hot and fresh. The catfish nicely sized, actually thought it was 2 pieces at first. It was good, would definitely order it again as a meal with the sides that come with it. Though I only ordered the single crab cluster, it still came seasoned and tossed in the housemade garlic butter blend. Both were good. The lemonade wasn't what I was expecting at first sip, but not bad. Very rich and sweet. Would like to try some of other flavors, maybe the original lemonade itself. Overall, I would recommend ShoNuff. I myself plan on visiting them again before I head back home read more

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Family visiting from Atlanta wanted seafood, so we decided to try Sho Nuff since I hadn't been there since it moved to Broad Street. Unfortunately, we were really disappointed with what they served as "crab clusters." I wish I had taken a photo! What we got were small crab legs with no actual cluster or body--just legs, and not even large ones. It looked like they had been cut off. I had read the reviews and checked the public health ratings beforehand, thinking it would be a great spot to take my family. Another letdown was that they didn't provide crab forks. After struggling to get the tiny amount of meat out, we ended up just throwing it away. read more

Great service, great food. I appreciate the owner interaction with me as I purchased my food. He was very engaging and wants to know his customers. First time visit and I will be back. I finally found a nice fish spot! Yay! read more

For the price you pay $$$, a few things lacking...bibs for seafood boil, buckets on tables for food waste from seafood boil, maybe QR code on every table with menu instead of passing around the only one they have. Something to crack open crab legs so you don't break your teeth. Next time when they devein shrimp please take the whole thing out, since you charge extra for it. Wipes for your hands for seafood boil. Food was good otherwise. Garlic butter was HEAVY on the garlic tho. Corn was exceptional, lobster was tough, over cooked. Crab was superb! read more

It took us too long to find this place that's right in the neighborhood! Something about it just looks closed. Fortunately, it's not! I think Sho Nuff is an excellent place to get fried seafood plates. The breading isn't excessive, the frying is light, the fish flavor comes through, and everything tastes fresh and tender. I would actually put Sho Nuff above Saltbox if I just want a really well done fried fish. The steamed seafood platters, well, depends on your taste. You have to really, and I mean, REALLY, like butter, and if you get their special garlic sauce, well, get ready to taste nothing else all day. It is not like whatever garlic sauce you're picturing. It's reddish and potent and actually spicy, more Cajun-adjacent. And it's good. But it's simply too much for me, especially since it's a pool that gets all over the corn and the potatoes and the sausage too. It drowns out any other flavor that might be lurking. And in the cause of everything but maybe the potato, I WANT to taste those other flavors! read more

Consistency. Restaurants and people both struggle with it and yet when we find it in either it's just as precious. Sho nuff, you have been so good to me. Every. Single. Time. You never disappoint. Your crab is always tender, your shrimp plump and juicy and that spice, whew...makes me happy in my soul. You can go with the regular garlic butter or go spicy but either way, you can't go wrong. Their lobster tails are also perfect for whenever you're feeling a little fancy. Personally I recommend the Triple Threat Combo, with shrimp, crab and lobster you really can't go wrong. Did I also mention the sausage, corn and potatoes? If you're lucky enough to have leftovers, KNOW that they will be EVEN BETTER the next day. You might as well order some extra. Also, they have dessert. Amazing little slices of heaven from Durham's very own Favor Desserts. A bomb-a Black Owned Business, whose Red Velvet cake is both as dangerous as it is delicious. *must. Stay. Away* but let's be real? Where's the fun in that. Sho Nuff plays no games, bon apetit! read more

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The service was good. Food came out promptly and piping hot. The place was clean and everyone was friendly. The food was fresh and seasoned well. The lemon pepper wings were a tad bit salty but still to my liking. The price was great for the amount of food served. My family and I recommend this place. read more

How can you not stop in a place that has a name like this? Parking or rather trying to get a parking space was a challenge but nonetheless we found a spot in front eventually! You can tell this was a store front turned into a seafood eatery in town with a bar Counter and tables to seat folks around with music in the background made our ten minutes wait worth it patting our feet and bopping our heads to contemporary Christian music a great hometown feeling inside here. My wife ordered the fried lobster tail platter with a order of fried shrimp and ordered the whiting and shrimp platter both came with fries and Cole slaw. No what we found fascinating was the array of colored beverages which were various lemonades and cakes from German chocolate to strawberry , we the shrimp were good, the whiting were fried just right. Even the fries were seasoned and fried just right, even the green apple and pink lemonades were delish overall this place is definitely a diner,dive and hole in the wall 4 Try it I know you'll like it read more

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If you're looking for something quick to satisfy your seafood craving, Sho Nuff is your choice. Staff are friendly and welcoming. This was my first visit since they moved from the Northgate Mall location. Food is always fresh and flavorful especially the crab legs. Close to the hospitals and Duke campus and downtown locations. Small quaint, clean and big flavor and portions. read more

Sho Nuff Seafood - Catfish & Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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