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Seabird, Wilmington, NC

Seabird

4.9
4.9
1538 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood

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2 people
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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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 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
  • 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
  • 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!
    New Years Eve Prix Fixe Menu Only Photo

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

NoiseModerate

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

  • Wilmington

    Best Food

  • Wilmington

    Best Service

  • Wilmington

    Best Ambiance

  • Wilmington

    Best Value

  • Wilmington

    Innovative

  • Wilmington

    Healthy

  • Wilmington

    Hot spot

  • Wilmington

    Lively

  • Wilmington

    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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 25 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
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • 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
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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