Top Seafood Restaurants in Raleigh, NC
What type of diet works for you? If you ask me, I follow the “Seefood” diet. I see food and I eat it. And that may exactly be the case when you go to these seafood restaurants. We’ve already featured steak houses, pizza places, and burger joints before. Now we will expand your dining world and go beyond seas and oceans, or even under them if you wish.
Before you hesitate and question the the idea of eating in these restaurants or the freshness of seafood in general, remember that we handpicked these listings based on already existing reviews and recommendations. So, these listings are the best of the best, in terms of taste, service, and of course, freshness.
Here we now feature the Top 10 Seafood Restaurants in Raleigh, NC. Wherever you are in the country, there are number of them near you, for sure. We’ve done the hard part by searching, now is your turn to try them out yourself!
18 Seaboard
Raleigh, NC
Salt & Lime Cabo Grill
Raleigh, NC
Salt and Lime Cabo Grill was created because they wanted to share their experiences with you. In a casual and inviting setting, Salt & Lime offers a unique California Bistro experience inspired by authentic Baja flavors and Mexican traditions, with a flavorful and ever-changing list of modern cuisine and of course, margaritas.
42nd Street Oyster Bar
Raleigh, NC
The 42nd St. Oyster Bar has become one of the South’s most famous landmark restaurants, satisfying thousands of grateful patrons since its humble beginnings in 1931 as a grocery store offering oysters and draft beer. Their commitment to serving the highest quality food and drinks, sourcing local products and providing an excellent dining experience has remained steadfast since day one.
Pilot House Restaurant
Wilmington, NC
At Pilot House Restaurant, all their dishes are made from scratch using the freshest ingredients, as well as seafood and fowl, indigenous to their area. Their menu ranges from “down home cooking”, to Cajun, as well as fused traditional Southern fare with a contemporary twist. The Pilot House Restaurant has been Wilmington’s preeminent spot for regional fine dining, serving our locals, countless tourists and celebrities for over 25 years.
Dock Street Oyster Bar
Wilmington, NC
Dock Street Oyster Bar opened their doors for business in June of 1999 with the goal of specializing in Seafood. In the 18 years that they have been in business, they have racked up several awards by local diners. They include Best Oysters for the last 15 years in a row, Best overall Seafood Restaurant and swept awards at the Chefs auction that included Best Taste.
Rey’s Restaurant
Raleigh, NC
Rey’s Restaurant, has a fine dining with a French quarter flair, that features steaks, chops and seafood. Rey’s offers restaurant dining as well as private rooms suitable for banquets, wedding receptions, corporate events.
Shuckers Oyster Bar & Grill
Wake Forest, NC
The Full Moon Oyster Bar
Morrisville, NC
The Full Moon Oyster Bar is a popular watering hole and seafood grill, that boasts some of the freshest seafood anywhere. Homemade recipes handed down over the years make their soups and original entrees some of the best in the southeast.
Bruno Seafood And Steak
Raleigh, NC
N.C. Seafood Restaurant at the Farmers Market
Raleigh, NC
N.C. Seafood, has been specializing in serving the highest quality fried Calabash style seafood in a casual setting for the past 25 years. They are proud to say that they have developed a great reputation for serving some of the best seafood in the Raleigh and the triangle area, while maintaining reasonable prices.
Not find what your looking for? Try one of these other cities. Asheville, Charlotte, Greensboro.










