Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Coastal North Carolina

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best service in Coastal North Carolina? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Farfalla

5.0

5 (51)

$31 to $50

Italian

Wilmington

About the restaurant

Farfalla, offers a rich celebration of Italian flavors tailored to each season. Featuring comforting dishes like handmade pastas, fresh meats, and seasonal vegetables, each plate embodies the warmth and soul of traditional Italian cuisine. Indulge in bold flavors with our curated selection of wines, perfect for pairing with these seasonal delights.

Known for its inspired Italian cuisine, We Are True Blue invites you to try Farfalla, an intimate dining experience in the heart of downtown Wilmington, NC. The restaurant sits on the corner of the South Front District, featuring an inviting outdoor porch under string lights and a charming side garden that complement its cozy, inviting interior and exterior, perfect for any occasion.

Top review

Alex

Dined 6 days ago

The food is next level amazing. Would go back again

Prime Bistro & Wine Bar

4.9

4.9 (428)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Beaufort / Morehead City

About the restaurant

An elevated dining experience with wood-fired steaks, seafood, housemade pasta and world-class wines.

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Connie

Dined 1 day ago

Highly recommend! Food was delicious, and the service was great!

Southern, a gathering place

4.9

4.9 (559)

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

Southport

About the restaurant

Farm to fork creative southern cuisine. Handcrafted cocktails and fabulous wine list. We offer seating by reservation for all seats in the restaurant including seats at our bar, indoor dining room, and our outdoor porch which is a wonderful place to sit during all seasons (since porch sitting is a true Southport thing to do).

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Luis

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent place to dine yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyes

Brent's Bistro

4.8

4.8 (669)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Wrightsville Beach

About the restaurant

Upscale yet casual restaurant located in Wilmington, NC. Located near Wrightsville Beach. Menu changes weekly to highlight the freshest seafood and land dishes. Enjoy flavorful dinners and extensive wine selection in our welcoming atmosphere. When weather permits, book a seat outdoors on our covered patio. For reservations, please utilize Opentable or call us directly. However, reservations for Fridays and Saturdays can ONLY be booked by calling us directly. 910-839-3131.

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KathyVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Consistently delicious. My family came down from Ma. we always go to Brent’s. They never disappoint.

The Oyster Rock Waterfront Seafood

4.9

4.9 (3689)

$30 and under

Seafood

Calabash

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Oyster Rock, a family-owned and operated waterfront Calabash seafood restaurant specializing in excellent seafood and raw bar items, mixed with a flavorful variety of mouth-watering beef, chicken and pork dishes, along with sandwiches and burgers all prepared in house every day using only the freshest and finest ingredients from local and regional suppliers and the beautiful Atlantic Ocean right outside our doors.

Overlooking the scenic Calabash River and its pristine estuaries and relaxing atmosphere, The Oyster Rock provides the most amazing view around, from our indoor and outdoor seating areas and bars featuring more than 24 domestic and imported beers on tap, 30 wines by the glass and a delicious collection of specialty cocktails.

If you would like to order carryout, orders may be placed by calling 910-579-6875.

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Karla

Dined 3 days ago

Matt was excellent and the food is always consistently good!!

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4.9

4.9 (282)

$30 and under

American

Edenton

About the restaurant

A life long dream of Karin and Andy Montero, this 1904 home has been transformed into
Elizabeth City's premier location to "Meet. Eat. Celebrate." With our guests in mind,
Montero's is committed to providing a complete "Restaurant Experience"...exceptional service,
creative cuisine and a casual atmosphere. Our staff possesses the same passion and desire for
this restaurant that we do and we hope you will as well!

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Angelia

Dined 5 days ago

Great dinner as always. Linda our server was exceptional. Husband had a full rack which was tender and perfectly cooked. Son had the chicken Alfredo which he loved and my steak was perfect.

Seabird

4.9

4.9 (1591)

$50 and over

Seafood

Wilmington

About the restaurant

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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MikeVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent presentation of very tasty plates. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening and service staff.

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Experience

New Years Eve Prix Fixe Menu Only

Steamers

4.8

4.8 (123)

$31 to $50

Seafood

North Carolina

About the restaurant

New and exiting things are coming soon!! Stay Tuned

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Ann Marie

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

I make sure to visit Steamers every time I visit OBX. This was my daughter’s first time and once again, Steamers did not disappoint! The food was amazing! Kendall, our waitress, was exceptional! I recommend anyone who visits OBX makes time to eat here!

Port Land Grille

4.9

4.9 (2162)

$31 to $50

American

Wilmington

About the restaurant

Port Land Grille has progressive American regional cuisine masterfully executed in a casually elegant coastal setting since November 2000. We have both indoor and outdoor dining and private rooms are available. Thank you for dining with us!

COVID-19 updates: Masks are no longer required to be worn indoors but they are still recommended if you are not vaccinated. Our staff is fully vaccinated and ready to serve you!

We have suspended the ability to bring in outside food or beverage (ex. cakes or wine) while we continue to recover from the devastating affects of COVID-19. Thank you in advance for your understanding and continued support.

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JewellVIP

Dined 1 day ago

We once again had an extraordinary dinner at Port Land Grille. We dined on the very peaceful and relaxing patio, and thoroughly enjoyed the tuna appetizer we shared along with our entrees. I had the tilefish while my husband had steak, both were perfectly prepared. Typically, Calvin takes care of us and he is simply wonderful, a lovely waiter we enjoy going to see just as much as we enjoy going for dinner, but last night, our server, was Rocky. He was excellent as well, his knowledge of wine as well as the local seafood environment was readily apparent. He was kind, efficient, and just a pleasant guy. Port Lane Grille continues to prove why they have thrived so well over the past 25 years here in Wilmington.

PinPoint

4.8

4.8 (1856)

$50 and over

American

Wilmington

About the restaurant

Welcome to PinPoint Restaurant!

Located in Wilmington, NC, PinPoint Restaurant serves food deeply rooted in Southern tradition. Featured in Southern Living's Best Restaurants of 2019. The menu changes daily and features local seasonal offerings from Wilmington’s farmers, fishermen, and oystermen.

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William

Dined 3 days ago

Good food and excellent service. Wooden tables and noisy atmosphere keep it from getting higher reviews for me.

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Raw Oysters

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Springer Mt Fried Chicken

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Baked Local Oysters

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