I've been here many times, and the food is always consistently good! The staff is friendly and provides great service. It does tend to get busy, so you may have a little wait for your food, but it's definitely worth it. The shrimp Rasta pasta was creamy, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of spice, plus they give a generous portion of shrimp. The fried fish was cooked well and tasted great, and the steamed vegetables with the garlic butter seasoning were also really good. Definitely recommend checking this place out! read more

After a long and exhausting week, coupled with a craving for fried fish we elected to go here. While nicely decorated, the interior is small and can seat about 20 ppl or so. We sat outside this day, as the weather was mild and there wasn't any available seats inside. We ordered a fried combo and a grilled combo. TrySeafood does a lot of things right. Portion size was fairly generous. We especially love the fact they serve cleaned jumbo shrimp. Food was cooked well, shrimp was tender as was scallops. The broccoli was not tender crisp nor mushy. The potatoes and corn were delicious. While service was friendly, it was a bit slow. Also, I'm not an Old Bay fan. The grilled shrimp were seasoned with Old Bay. While the fish was crispy, I prefer a cornmeal dredge to a flour dredge. Finally, (and this could have been a me thing) the tip percentage on the screen doesn't align with the math. I intended to tip 15% - which is standard especially considering slow service. That should have been approx $8 and when I got home I realized it was approximately $16. You're not given a printed receipt and if you're in a rush and going through the process quickly it's easy to miss. Again I may have missed something, but I'm pretty sure I selected the %15 option. Additionally, I've seen other restaurants that have intentionally include this practice. Would I go again, sure. I'd request a different seasoning blend or a light seasoning and check that math! Seafood: 4 read more

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I ordered catfish nuggets, turkey collars, Mac n cheese and a tres leches cake to go. I was told it would take 15 minutes-- The wait was an hour and I wasn't even offered a complimentary beverage. When I got home I realized that I was given a frozen piece of cake -_-. read more

TrySeafood Cary - Front desk - Seafood Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I have had TrySeafood on my list for some time now. I was in the area getting my car serviced and the day had finally come!!!! It was a busy Friday afternoon on a gorgeous day, and it was busy. TrySeafood is located within a shopping area with plenty of parking. There are a few outdoor tables and about five or six indoor tables. I ordered my food to go. There's a lovely young lady at the front, who I believe may be the owner (she's from NY). She was so wonderful. It took about 10 minutes for me to decide and place my order, there are so many options and I love seafood. I ended up ordering the fried catfish & shrimp combo with French fries. You can choose between fried or grilled. It took about 20 minutes for my food to be ready as they fry the food once it's ordered. While I waited, I observed several regulars coming to dine & many who said they would be back. I ended up trying my food as soon as I got in the car. The catfish & shrimp were seasoned and fried perfectly!!! I mean absolutely perfect & delicious. I definitely should have gotten one of their homemade sides, because the French fries were cold and bland. Other patrons told me how good the other sides were, but I didn't listen...make sure you do. I can't wait to go back and try other menu items. I'll definitely get the shrimp & catfish again. Soooo good!! read more

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After seeing this restaurant featured by one of my favorite foodies on Instagram, I stopped by on a weekday around 6 p.m. after a stressful day at work, searching for comfort food. I was not disappointed! This spot is in a nice shopping center but don't let the compact, super casual, no frills interior fool you. This place is VERY serious about the quality of its food! Fortunately, I ordered ahead online for pickup because there was a slight wait behind other customers when I arrived. My food was ready right around the estimated pickup time (around 15-20 minutes from placing my online order) in spite of how busy things were. The fried whiting was so delicious! Crisp, well-seasoned, and very flavorful, a refreshing contrast to the bland fried fish I've had at another soul food spot in the area. I ordered a number of sides so I could have them for leftovers. The Mac & cheese was super cheesy and just the type of comfort food I needed. The candied yams were like eating the best sweet potato pie filling with a little extra spice. The hush puppies were good. The crinkle fries were as expected. The collards were a bit too vinegary for my taste, but if you like that vinegar flavor, these collards are for you! The space is tight and better suited for takeout than dining in, but efficiency and flavor carry the experience. This is now my go-to Cary spot for fried fish, and I'm looking forward to exploring more of the menu. Next time I'd love to try the shrimp and grits. :-) read more

I tried this spot after seeing some pictures of their shrimp -- and as a big shrimp fan, I had to see it for myself. Glad I did. They have indoor seating if you want to dine in, and the server was very respectful and welcoming. The vibe was already set when I walked in -- old-school music playing, with Chaka Khan in the background. That alone put me in a good mood. Now to the food. They have a lot of options, which I appreciated. I went with the grilled chicken combo with salmon, scallops, and shrimp, served over rice. I swapped the mixed veggies for their smoked collard greens. I didn't really taste much turkey in the greens, and there were a few stems (not my favorite), but overall they were still pretty good. I ordered everything jerk-style, and let me tell you -- that jerk seasoning was serious lol. Definitely cleared my sinuses, and that's a plus in my book. The shrimp were very good, and I liked that they give you options: jerk, garlic butter, fried, grilled, or plain. The chicken was slightly on the dry side, but still flavorful and enjoyable. For drinks, they had Pepsi products, but I went with their house strawberry lemonade -- and WOW. That drink was on point! I regret not taking a picture of it. Yes, it's a bit pricey, but the portions were solid, and you truly get what you pay for. Overall, I have nothing negative to say about my experience. I enjoyed it and would definitely come back to try more items on the menu. read more

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The seafood itself is perfection! Fresh, well-seasoned, and cooked exactly right. The fish alone is enough to make me come back. The restaurant is clean, the service is great, and the music really sets a nice vibe, which made the overall experience enjoyable. The sides didn't quite hit for me. The banana pudding was a bit dry, the shrimp rice was spicy but lacking flavor, the grits were very thick with a unique taste that wasn't my favorite, and the collard greens felt like they were missing something. The honey cornbread was interesting -- it reminded me more of a honeybun cake than traditional cornbread. Overall, I'd definitely return for the fish and would stick to more basic sides next time. The proteins are the real star here. read more

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We plan to return to TrySeafood before leaving Cary! We live in another state that does not have good soul food /seafood so this is a huge treat! The staff was great. I ordered the catfish shrimp combo with a side of collard greens and okra. They cooked the food to order so be prepared to wait but it is worth the wait. The seafood tastes so fresh! Everything was Flavorful- EVERYTHING! That is hard for many places to achieve. The greens are spicy still great but wanted to give you a heads up. Next time we come to NC TrySeafood Cary is on our lists! read more

TrySeafood Cary - Catfish & Shrimp combo w/ side of collard greens, okra & hushpuppies - Seafood Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I highly recommend this restaurant. The restaurant is clean, staff are friendly, and the owner is approachable. The location is easy to find, and is located in a safe area. There was no long wait time for food, and the flow of customers was steady. The music was a vibe, and customers were friendly. I recommended this restaurant to coworkers who ended up dining as recommended the next day. I also ordered food to go, and returned to dine the following day. So far, the jumbo shrimp and catfish are my favorite menu items. My mother is a Rasta pasta fan. Come through, Cary! read more

TrySeafood Cary - Snapper - Seafood Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I was ready for seafood and they delivered. My husband ordered the blackened catfish. I typically don't like catfish but it was seasoned to perfection. I ordered a fried fish basket and it was good too. The tiger woods drink was refreshing. We will be back. Not much seating but nice atmosphere and great for a to go order. read more

TrySeafood Cary - 2-Piece Grilled Blackened Catfish with Mixed Veggie - Seafood Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Food is always a solid choice! Very good service, a bit slow, it's definitely not fast food. Ask God is made to order, so be prepared to wait for it. It's s worth it. read more

I've found it a bit difficult to find good fried seafood in Raleigh, but this may be my new spot. First, if you go in the weekend, go early. The wait time can be up to an hour. Service is friendly, but slow. It's a cozy spot with about 10 tables, but dining in is an option. I suspect most get it to go. All the food we ordered was good. Mom had fish and shrimp, I had shrimp with fries and Mac and cheese (very good btw and we don't play about Mac and cheese. ). Other dishes we tried were the salmon, mixed veggies, and cornbread (which tasted like cake). It's a bit too sweet for my taste. All the food was tasty and portions were generous (except the cornbread (little tiny pieces for $4) Overall, I'd definitely visit again. I forgot to take pictures so I have to go back. ‍. read more

Oysters and Calamari are a good lunch. Comes with two sauces and lemon slices. I would recommend. read more

TrySeafood Cary - Calamari with sauce and a slice of lemon - Seafood Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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I've visited Try Seafood twice now, and both times the food has been excellent. The blackened fish is perfectly seasoned and comes with corn and broccoli that balance the dish nicely. It's honestly the best blackened fish I've had anywhere. My friends also loved their meals -- one had the shrimp and catfish po' boy, which was packed with flavor, and another ordered the Rasta pasta, which was creamy and delicious. Everything tasted fresh, and the portions were generous. Try Seafood is definitely a place we'll keep coming back to. Great flavors, friendly service, and consistent quality every time! read more

If you love seafood, Tryseafood needs to be on your list--especially on Fridays! We came in for their Fish Fry FriYAY special and decided to add shrimp... best decision ever. The fish was perfectly crispy on the outside, flaky and tender on the inside, and the shrimp were seasoned just right juicy with that perfect snap when you bite into them. The portions? Let's just say you will not leave hungry. It was more than enough to share, but so good we almost didn't want to. The sides were fresh, the service was friendly, and the atmosphere made it feel like the start of the weekend. It's the kind of place where you instantly feel welcome, and the food keeps you coming back. If you're looking for a seafood spot where flavor, freshness, and portion sizes all shine, Tryseafood delivers hook, line, and sinker! read more

TrySeafood Cary - Fish Fry FriYay, Shrimp and Homemade Honey Butter Cornbread (it's like cake)! - Seafood Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

My first time here. I was tempted by Tim Shropshire's post so off we went! I ordered the fried lobster combo which consisted of a delicious, perfectly seasoned fried-to- perfection lobster tail, (I even ate the ends of the tail), large fried shrimp, a side (mine was collards) hush puppies, a BIG HULKING HUNK OF sweet potato corn bread drizzled with some sort of sweet goodness (OH. MY. WORD...DELICIOUSNESS!!!). I also ordered the layered chocolate cake and banana pudding. The Tiger Woods sweet tea was so good! The chocolate cake was rich decadent and moist. Sinfully delicious! The banana pudding left nothing to be desired as it was sprinkled with a dusting of cinnamon which made it EVERYTHING! Yummy deliciousness! Lively atmosphere--playing 90's R&B (Soul 2 Soul, Sounds of Blackness, Loose Ends, Zhane to name a few) super friendly staff--- from the moment we stepped in, we were greeted and welcomed with smiles from all at the service counter. Service was quick and the food came out hot, fresh and delicious. I caught a cramp in my foot which the staff made a light joke attributing their delicious food to my foot cramp to which made everyone erupt in a hearty laugh. I gotta say---I WILL BE BACK! read more

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Babyyy. I had no business finding this place but I'm Glad I did. Food was fresh. Shrimp, big and seasoned. Fried seasoned and fresh. Catfish nuggets were chefs kiss. read more

TrySeafood Cary - Seafood Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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My husband and I decided to try this restaurant last weekend. We got there early and waited for them to open. The owner greeted us with a warm smile and welcomed us in. She was a joy to talk with and you could tell she loves what she does. There were so many options. She let me know everything was GOOD! Well, she didn't lie. I had fried lobster, catfish, vegetables, and cornbread. My husband had a shrimp dish. We give it a 10 out of 10 and we DO RECOMMEND! ~ Shanae read more

TrySeafood Cary - Shrimp Stir Fry Veggie Rice (Large) - Seafood Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Shame on us for taking so long to try Try, cause this is a seafood lover's dream! Two of us tried them out on Monday for an early lunch. They open at 11, which was perfect for us. Very small inside, but there are a few tables and a counter area for seating. Very clean. Very friendly. We were told we could sit anywhere. Table, which already looked clean, was wiped down again for us. Love their menu. Love that they have such a variety of ways to enjoy seafood. Not just the same old calabash style. Not just fried. They did have some under ten dollar lunch specials, but you can order off the regular menu as well, which is what we did. Blackened Catfish for me with collards. Fried shrimp and scallops for Husband with chile sauce and Onion rings. The fried food came out first and you could actually see that it was well seasoned. They are not afraid of spices here, which we couldn't appreciate more. The onion rings came with a tangy dipping sauce. Tastes of his kept me going until my beautiful catfish and collards arrived. Served with lemon and melted butter. Definitely some of the best of both that I've ever had! Very generous portions (took plenty home). Do know that the collards are called spicy for a reason. Very spicy! Very yummy! I also loved my unsweetened tea. (She even sent me home with a to-go cup). If I could ding 'em on anything it would be that they don't make their own tartar sauce (they have little packets of them), but even those were good quality, so it's an unworthy nitpick. You can tell there's a lot of pride and hard work that goes on here and I can't wait to go back. There are so many things on the menu I want to try. Watch out, they are closed on Tuesdays! read more

TrySeafood Cary - Shrimp & Scallops with sweet chile sauce, and onion rings with a dipping sauce - Seafood Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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If you haven't tried this place yet, what are you waiting for. You won't be disappointed. Food was delish and staff was very friendly. read more

TrySeafood Cary - Whole Fried Red Snapper Dinner with Mac and Cheese, collards and Homemade Honey Butter Cornbread. - Seafood Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Amazing food, Service, and the Ambience was AMAZING!! Ordered the 8 piece shrimp combo with seafood veggie rice. Everything was so fresh. And, I cannot forget the star of the show. The honey butter cornbread was chefs kiss. I will definitely be back. read more

TrySeafood Cary - Seafood Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

A hidden gem. Decided to stop in and give it a try, and kicking myself I've waited so long. Didn't catch his name, but the gentleman who helped us out was super nice, gave great recommendations and was very friendly. We had the grilled shrimp and scallops combo (6 of each) and the fried scallops basket (8). Was pretty surprised at the size of the shrimp and scallops - huge for the very reasonable price. My wife and I split the two meals so we could try both styles and could barely finish it. Hard to say what our favorite was, both delicious, well seasoned, and cooked perfectly. Fried scallops can often be chewy but done right can be my favorite - and these were absolutely perfect, light crispy batter, and as tender as a grilled scallop inside. They surprised us with a piece of their honey butter cornbread at the end - and let's be clear - this is dessert :) Reminded me of mix between a corn cake and tres leches. Going to be very hard to bring the wife here in the future and not order that for dessert. Overall, pretty surprised to get this level of quality from a counter service restaurant in a shopping center. The food would pass in a fine dining restaurant on the water front in any resort town. Lucky for us, it's right around the corner. Will definitely be back. read more

Food was amazing. Service was excellent. Ambiance was good. We will definitely eat here again. read more

Came highly recommended for me to "try" while in Durham-Raleigh area for good fast seafood. The place was busy but my group of 3 was eating our delicious shrimps, hush puppies, catfish, flounder, fried shrimp rice and fried mixed veggies in 20 minutes. Great staff and clean restaurant. read more

TrySeafood Cary - Catfish Lunch Special with Shrimp Rice - Seafood Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Good food! Great owners very clean and excellent service. I was impressed with the quality of food and quick the service was! Definitely will be back read more

Food was delicious and service excellent!! Food fresh and not frozen. It's worth the wait to get the food served to your table. read more

The calamari was the best I've ever eaten. I had the red snapper. It was huge. I could only eat one side. My two complaints were the tea was nasty. I had half sweet /unsweetened. The napkins are too thin. I will definitely be going back! read more

TrySeafood Cary - Red snapper - Seafood Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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I came here on the weekend a hr before they closed & the line was outside lol. Limited seating so late night visit for dine in should be considered. Customer service was good. My cashier was great although being under a lot of pressure from so many customers orders. I waited 1 hr others waited 1hr & a half. Definitely not worth the wait. The food... hmmm it was missing & lacking in flavor a lot. I had catfish nuggets, crab poppers & seafood rice. The best was the seafood rice, flavorful high spice level though warning. Catfish & fries had 0 flavor which was disappointing. I used lemon, salt & hot sauce for flavoring alone. Crab poppers have a lot of potential. They were super moist maybe not cooked completely I would say very doughy & sweet spicy. It was strange but the sauce it came with helped it out. I don't think I would order them again if I return. I'm glad I tried many things to see how good it was but compared to the raving reviews & my actual food id pass. The poboy look delish tho so I may come back to try that. They were sol out of cornbread which I wanted to try so maybe hope for the future. I paid 25$ not a complete waste bc it was all edible just wouldn't be a 1st choice for seafood. read more

The ambiance in the restaurant is quite extraordinary small but yet it's a nice place to visit The food is awesome when you go. You have to try, the cornbread, and I said again the cornbread! They take the time to present a nice and plate. Well, and the taste is amazing. read more

Food was amazing! Everything was nice and hot and quick! Tidy establishment. Will be coming back! read more

VIP service for every single customer! I was many to come in on a Friday afternoon and not once did she make any customer feel anything less than VIP no matter how busy it got. The food is EXCEPTIONAL! I have been craving some good ol catfish and let me tell you, it's seasoned to perfection and needs NOTHING! The hushpuppies had a honey butter drizzle that was so good, I devoured all 8 before I got my food and the owner kindly added more to my plate! This is my second time here and it will not be my last! Me and another gentleman are here on solo dates and there is a group of family/friends and all of the parties have enough space/room to enjoy their meals! Great music as well! Can't say enough great things about this place! read more

I've been seeing try seafood on tik tok and decided to give it a try! I went early on a Saturday and the restaurant was bright and had great customer service. I was seated and ordered a strawberry lemonade which came in a large container. I almost finished it before my food came out it was so good. I ordered the crab bites as an appetizer. They came out fresh. Crispy on the outside with lumps of real crab meat on the inside. They didn't use any filler either, it was all crab. Best crab bites I've tasted. Let's talk about the snapper next. I ordered the grilled red snapper and it came out on this sizzling plate hot and fresh! It was seasoned well. The snapper was also a great size. Enough for lunch and leftovers for dinner. I paired it with the macaroni and cheese, steamed vegetables, and honey cornbread. The mac and cheese I give a 4/5. I feel like had I gotten the fish fried it would've paired better but overall it was decent. I wasn't a fan of the vegetables. There was something about it I couldn't put my fingers on. As I was looking at the menu I was a bit confused on why the cornbread was listed under dessert. Then the cornbread came out. It was warm, sweet (but not too sweet), and moist. 5/5. Overall, my meal was amazing, they played great music, customer service was great, and I will definitely be back! read more

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10/10 Everything we tried was delicious. Like seriously cooked to protection! Even the side items were rockstars. The fried and blackened catfish were both amazing. The collards has to be from grandmas kitchen and I was so glad it had Turkey instead of pork (thank you)! And the seafood rice had lots of flavor. My fiancé didn't love the Rasta pasta but that's okay because I had lunch work the next day. Would highly recommend and will definitely return. The inside as very clean and I love the bright colors and cute decor on the walls. The owners were super sweet and very patient with me & They gave great suggestions for my next visit. Another customer was waiting with me and told me the food is consistently good! read more

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Good is delicious and great staff. Food is cook to order, so plan to wait. But worth every bite!!

Food is so good you will eat it all and come back for more!!! Try the catfish specials between 11 to 3 pm, !!!!!!! We buy the specials and even have leftovers to take home - as good warmed over in the microwave as in the restaurant!!! Linda H. read more

Their catfish is also very good, and their hush puppies are fantastic! Service is always good here. read more

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Delicious food! We traveled from Knightdale to Cary - had a hankering for seafood. First time here and WOW! I ate the 3 protein bowl - shrimp, chicken, and salmon!! AI told me it was 89 grams of protein!! We will be back! read more

the atmosphere was so welcoming and kind. the service as top tier and they took the time to explain dishes and offer recommendations. food was flavorful with every bite! I will be back! read more

Amaaaaazinnnggg We love fresh seafood. Atmosphere was nice and clean. Excellent customer service. read more

I did not care for the seafood. It was not fresh or meaty. The customer service was very pleasant. The place is small but a few minutes later it started building up in crowds. It could be what I have ordered but next time I would go with this specialty whatever everybody else recommends. I ordered the original fish And it was very skimpy it wasn't meaty at all. read more