Seabird

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4.9

1538 Reviews

$50 and over

Seafood

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2 people

Mar 3, 2025

7:00 PM

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Booked 25 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!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Vegetarian / Vegan, American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

New Years Eve Prix Fixe Menu Only
Dec 31, 2025 only
There will be 4 courses with options each course. Additional upgrades such as NC sturgeon caviar and oysters may be purchased as well. The menu will be posted here shortly before the 31st: https://www.seabirdnc.com/specialmenus We are looking forward to ending 2025 with you! Cheers!

What 1,538 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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Loved For

Coastal North Carolina
Best Ambiance
Coastal North Carolina
Great for brunch
Coastal North Carolina
Innovative
Coastal North Carolina
Hot spot
Coastal North Carolina
Most Booked
Wilmington
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
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Innovative
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Hot spot
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Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Seabird in Wilmington, NC, offers a superb dining experience with exceptional service and "flawless" food quality. Diners rave about "freshest seafood," "exquisite flavors," and "beautiful presentations." The restaurant's atmosphere is "inviting" and "elegant yet relaxed," making it perfect for any occasion. It's a must-visit for seafood lovers and brunch enthusiasts alike.

1,538 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Highly recommend. Swordfish was the best I've ever had. Baked oysters were also outstanding.
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Bobbi
Wilmington
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Would highly recommend Seabird for a delicious dining experience…the wait staff was very attentive & the atmosphere is unique.
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Angie
VIP
Wilmington
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best brunch in Wilmington! Definitely our favorite… never disappoints!!
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Carol
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was just incredible. The service was great. We would go back.
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Wendie
Wilmington
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My children surprised me by a visit and birthday dinner at Seabird. They hadn't been there and it's a place I love. There were 5 of us in a comfy booth. At my seat was a delightful little origami seabird with a birthday note. How thoughtful. We all chose different menu items and were so pleased with everything. Chef Neff came to our table and explained ingredients in each item we ordered. He was so nice and congenial, as was our waiter. After dinner we chatted and finished our wine. Chef came to the table again to see how our meal went and presented me with a birthday ice cream treat and a couple more for the table. This is a first class restaurant with a friendly vibe. I love going out for a good dinner in a lovely but not fancy spot. Kudos to Chef, his staff, and the pretty restaurant just a short walk from my house.
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Elyse
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a wonderful meal. Although the menu selection is not large the options were enough for us. The oysters were delicious and I the beet salad was the best I have ever had. Our server Ryan was terrific. Extremely knowledgeable about the food and drink menu. Overall it was a terrific experience and I look forward to returning
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ErinK
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fantastic, the presentation of every dish was perfect. You could definitely tell that it was all locally sourced. Our server, Sean, was such a professional and really added to the great experience. It was upscale dining without being pretentious. It was a great night out and totally worth the drive from Fayetteville.
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Kerr
Wilmington
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a gem! It’s a bit pricey but every aspect was perfection. The food quality, quantity, and presentation were flawless. A+. The table service was outstanding - informative, attentive, and polite. We will return!
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Karen
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Seabird came highly recommended from a friend in Wilmington and it did not disappoint. Outstanding service, food and ambience. The seafood dishes were the freshest and best we have ever tasted! Thank you for a wonderful experience.
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Pamela R
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Seabird is my husband's and my favorite restaurant in Wilmington. The food...delicious and beautifully presented. The service...fantastic! The ambiance...warm, friendly, welcoming. The location...great (it is a short walk...after dinner...to the Cape Fear River and the river walk). We love dining at Seabird and love introducing friends and out-of-town guests to this fabulous little gem in Wilmington. Make a reservation! They fill up quickly.
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FAQs

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

Seabird is rated 4.9 stars by 1538 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.