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Seabird, Wilmington, NC

Seabird

4.8
4.8
1476 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
Mindfully sourced and thoughtfully prepared ingredients highlight the landscape of the food in our coastal community. Menu subject to change daily with local availability of seafood and produce. James Beard nominated chef and owner, Dean Neff.

Reservations available for dinner Wednesday through Monday. Closed Tuesdays.


Brunch now served Saturday & Sunday!

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Vegetarian / Vegan, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–13:00 Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (910) 769-5996
  • Website
    http://seabirdnc.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Dean Neff
  • Private party facilities
    Private Room:Maximum Capacity 14 guests Evening Events: Credit Card required to hold the reservation.For more information on private events or facility buyouts, please contact hi@seabirdnc.com
  • Location
    1 S Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401-4438
  • Area
    Wilmington
  • Cross Street
    Market St
  • Parking details
    Paid street parking available. The closest parking deck is about a 1/2 block away on Market St. between Front St. and 2nd St. Parking deck is free for the first 90 minutes.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • New Years Eve Prix Fixe Menu Only

    31 Dec 2024 only
    There will be 4 courses with options each course. Additional upgrades such as NC sturgeon caviar and oysters may be purchased as well. $100 for food and a welcoming toast (NA option available). The menu will be posted here shortly before the 31st: https://www.seabirdnc.com/specialmenus We are looking forward to ending 2024 with you! Cheers!
    New Years Eve Prix Fixe Menu Only photo

Menu

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What 1,476 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Best Food

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Best Ambience

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Best Value

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Innovative

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Hot spot

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Seafood

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Most Booked

  • Wilmington

    Best Overall

  • Wilmington

    Best Food

  • Wilmington

    Best Service

  • Wilmington

    Best Ambience

  • Wilmington

    Best Value

  • Wilmington

    Innovative

  • Wilmington

    Healthy

  • Wilmington

    Hot spot

  • Wilmington

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Seabird offers a "unique dining experience" in Wilmington, with "creative seafood dishes" and "exceptional service." Chef Dean Neff's innovative menu includes standout items like the swordfish schnitzel and catfish and oyster pie. Despite some inconsistencies in service, the restaurant remains a "must-visit," praised for its "fresh ingredients" and "lovely atmosphere."

1,476 Reviews

  1. Lily

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful creative dishes and really a special experience. Next level.

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  2. Jim

    Wilmington

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter and staff treated us very well! Food so good, just shy of excellent.

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  3. LEE

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seabird in Wilmington, NC, offers a memorable dining experience with expertly prepared dishes. The swordfish schnitzel was perfectly cooked, while the yellowfin tuna bolognese and fried oysters romaine Caesar impressed with fresh, vibrant flavors. The oysters were exceptional, fresh and briny, making them a highlight of the meal. Though the meal was fantastic, I had hoped for a complimentary dessert to celebrate my wife’s birthday, as I marked it when making the reservation. Overall, Seabird is a top choice for an unforgettable meal.

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  4. Tracy

    Raleigh

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The weekend brunch was delicious and the menu had something for everyone. I highly recommend the BBQ oysters and the mushroom omelette with goat cheese. The staff was very friendly. We will definitely be back!

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  5. Catherine

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing experience and food. Each time it’s a little different but has the same great flavor.

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  6. Andrew S.

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress/server was wonderful!! The food was delicious

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  7. Adeline

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding meal & service. The seafood tower was amazing and desserts were perfect ! Can't wait to come back!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was mine and my friends first time here and all I can say is that we will be back! Our server Sean was wonderful and knowledgeable! The food was delicious and top notch! We ordered oysters as an appetizer and they were phenomenal. I loved the fact that we could enjoy our appetizer without the feeling that our entrees were coming soon after. Then we both had the short rib as our entree, and that was was so delicious! I would so recommend eating here! You won’t be disappointed!

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  9. thomas

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They never disappoint. Excellent service and food!

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  10. AnnaRita

    Wilmington

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff members very nice. And knowledgeable. Food was great as usual. Oysters are always fresh and good

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FAQs

Seabird offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (910) 769-5996.

Seabird is rated 4.8 stars by 1476 OpenTable diners.

Seabird does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Seabird

1 S Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401-4438

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Market St
  • Area
    Wilmington
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–13:00 Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Vegetarian / Vegan, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Paid street parking available. The closest parking deck is about a 1/2 block away on Market St. between Front St. and 2nd St. Parking deck is free for the first 90 minutes.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dean Neff
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://seabirdnc.com/
  • Phone number
    (910) 769-5996
  • Private party facilities
    Private Room:Maximum Capacity 14 guests Evening Events: Credit Card required to hold the reservation.For more information on private events or facility buyouts, please contact hi@seabirdnc.com

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