Flying Machine Oyster Bar

Name: Flying Machine Oyster Bar
Address: 530 Causeway Dr t 1, Wrightsville Beach, NC, United States, 28480-1959
Telephone: (910) 239-9474
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

49 Reviews

$31 to $50

Oyster Bar

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Located in the heart of Harbor Island on Wrightsville Beach, Flying Machine Brewing Oyster Bar focuses on serving fresh oysters in creative ways showcasing local mariculture alongside Southern-inspired cuisine, craft cocktails, and Wilmington's award-winning Flying Machine Brewing Company beer. Join us inside or sit at our patio area overlooking the Loop!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Oyster Bar, Seafood, Southern
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(910) 239-9474
Website
http://www.flyingmachinewb.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Dylan Killane/Andrew Stanley

Location
530 Causeway Dr t 1, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480-1959
Neighborhood
Wrightsville Beach
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

What 49 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Coastal North Carolina
Innovative
Coastal North Carolina
Good for groups
Coastal North Carolina
Lively
Wilmington
Innovative
Wilmington
Good for groups
Wilmington
Lively

49 Reviews

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DanC
San Diego
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
This was my first time visiting Flying Machine Oyster Bar. My girlfriend and I were impressed by the friendliness of the hosts, food selections, and most impressed by the services rendered by our server, Joshua. He did a phenomenal job in making us feel comfortable and provided us recommendations that were on point, specifically the Blue Crab Pasta and Baked Oyster Dozen. We recommend giving Flying Machine Oyster Bar a try.
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OpenTable Diner
Wilmington
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Joshua was our server this evening and he did an extraordinary job! The food was spectacular and the service was amazing! Highly recommend!
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ElizabethC
Rome
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is wonderful! Full of energy, great happy waitstaff, excellent food, love the ambience, outstanding drink menu. We will return!
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Gretchr
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time here. Our server, Hannah was adorable and friendly. Drinks were delicious. Food tasted great
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FabulousFlyingMachine
Raleigh
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. We went for an early lunch so it was mostly empty and quiet. Great space and location.
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LindaT
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Good food and good service and atmosphere, but volume level was so high that conversation with fellow diners was essentially impossible.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the grouper special!!! Service was wonderful.
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Sid44
Raleigh
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for oysters and the best smash burger in town. Very good selection of local beers on tap. Monday nights local oysters are $1 each and all bottles of wine are 1/2 price. Great deal!
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RaevinH
Wilmington
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat outside on the patio and it felt amazing our server was also very attentive.
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RobG
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fantastic lunch for the 4 of us. Our server was super friendly and made great recommendations! Definitely going back again!
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OpenTable Diner
Western NC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
Our service was outstanding. We had the dozen baked oysters with the tomato topping. I give the flavor a 5… but the oysters were so tiny there were at least three of the dozen we couldn’t even see or taste the actual oyster. $36 was very high for the size. I had the steak dish which was, again, very high in the flavor department. It wasn’t visually impressive. The shrimp and grits my boyfriend had with the added fried oysters was very good. We will eat here again.
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OpenTable Diner
Wilmington
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The manager is very effective and customer focused.
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AlbionParrot
Tampa
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Offered a selection of local and N.E. Oysters. Would have liked to have seen some Gulf and Pacific choices as well. I opted for the local Dukes. The oysters were very fresh, with a medium brine, served with a selection of vinegars and sauce with horseradish. The meal selection was limited, a few handhelds and about 10 mains to choose from. Three in our party. Grouper, shrimp and grits and steak. Grouper, The fish of the day plate was reported to be on the bland side, but truth be told, this was coming from my son who enjoys more powerful flavors. I did have a small bite and found it to be prepared properly with a mild flavor and flaky meat. The shrimp and grits was very much liked, shrimp were served perfectly atop a bed of firm grits with a rich and creamy character. Southern Chic would be an apt description. My steak was prepared perfectly and served in a rustic European style with a selection of baby roots and blue cheese potatoes. The steak was finished with a red wine compound butter which paired well. But to be honest, the blue cheese mash was the stand out on the plate and was very much enjoyed. Dessert was a limited selection, all were very good, the cherry cobbler and banana cheesecake parfait were both very good. Our server Abbey was attentive, knowledgeable and pleasant. If I am in the area again, I would not hesitate to return. We were there just outside of the peak season, we arrived at 6pm with a reservation, the restaurant was near empty, but was filled by the time we left at 730pm. Would highly recommend reservations for larger parties, in season diners or late eaters. For everyone else, I would just suggest reservations. Thank you Abbey and Flying Machine, I enjoyed the meal greatly.
Flying Machine Oyster BarResponded on October 6, 2023
Aren't those blue cheese mash potatoes delightful!? Thank you so much for your support and kind words. Cheers!
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OpenTable Diner
Wilmington
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food!! Every dish we ordered was so fresh and delicious.
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KMKCLT
Charlotte
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our 2nd time here and the food and service were great. We arrived for lunch at 12:30 and were sat quickly. The location has easy parking and quick access to Wrightsville. Will definitely come back!
Flying Machine Oyster BarResponded on October 6, 2023
We are thrilled to hear that you have enjoyed your experience. See you next time! Cheers
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Sid44
Raleigh
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Better than I expected. Great oyster selection at $2.50 each. Mash burger is amazing and as good as burgers at Winnie’s tavern. Server was outstanding and sorry I forgot her name but she was the best.
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Dave
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The kitchen has done a phenomenal job transitioning the menus to a wonderful array of oysters plus local coastal cuisine that works for both seafood or land-food lovers!
Flying Machine Oyster BarResponded on September 30, 2023
Dave, Thank you so much for your support and kind words. Cheers!
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VAmom
Washington DC
23 reviews
vip
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience2
Food was average. My entree was my least favorite shrimp and grits I’ve ever had. Husband said the same about his burger. Atmosphere was very very dark. Ladies bathroom was yucky. Our server Haley was the best thing about the place!
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GregF
Raleigh
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Cocktails were unique and very good….smaller menu, good food. Service was excellent.
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JessicaLK
Charleston
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience5
Great atmosphere. Service was excellent. Food was just okay. The pimento cheese app was the star of the meal. My husband ordered the grouper special which was good and I ordered the shrimp and grits. Grits had the consistency of day old oatmeal and the shrimp was bland.
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
I gave 4 Stars for service only because our Server (for dinner) was very good. She did a great job. We sat at the bar before dinner and neither of the two bartenders who waited on us introduced themselves, smiled or were engaging in any way. They could have cared less. Seemed like neither wanted to be there. Drinks were well made but pricey, which seems to be the case most places these days. The food was average and a little bland. We like the atmosphere and it’s possible we would check out brunch. We heard that it was good.
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WilC
Raleigh
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 2, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience3
The tomato okra stew was terrible. I believed whoever prepared it put sugar instead of salt in it. The kitchen staff tried to blame the tomatoes which sounded funny. The blue crab pasta was decent.
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MichaelK
Wilmington
161 reviews
vip
4.0
161 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Great waitress, Vicky. Food was good, but not exceptional, limited menu which we understood. Nice place, cocktails a little pricey by comparison to other restaurants.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was outstanding ! Chef was able to accommodate my food request too! Great brunch with great music!
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HawkHillgirl
Philadelphia
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic. Read great reviews so we gave it a try. Glad we did.
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JennyS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cocktails were very good! We enjoyed the food as well.
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BocaFoodie
Wilmington
27 reviews
3.0
27 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience2
Great server. Food was good but limited menu. If you are a large family out to have fun this will work. Otherwise the noice is very loud.
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JimC
Raleigh
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Well, it was so good the first time we went back the next night and guess what? It was awesome again!!!! Different food, different server - Same quality on everything including the cocktails. Can't wait to go back on our next visit.
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JimC
Raleigh
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Also cocktails are amazing and prices are reasonable.
Flying Machine Oyster BarResponded on July 22, 2023
Jim, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! Love to hear you enjoyed the cocktails and we hope to see you again soon. Cheers
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Great pub style food with seafood options. One of the best shrimp and grits I’ve tried. It’s loud, but they do try to buffer the noise with some ceiling buffers. Server was good.
Flying Machine Oyster BarResponded on July 22, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience! It is an delightful to hear your enthusiasm for our shrimp & grits. Cheers
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Leigh90
Wilmington
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Our first visit to The Flying Machine WB! We're locals so understood the loud energetic vibe probably from tourists! We had Flat Iron Steak and Smash Burger. Food was great! Only downside for one of us was very limited gluten free choices and also overall the menu was minimal. No sparkling water or good bottled water for non-drinker. Other than that pretty good :)
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KSP1
Philadelphia
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The cocktails and beer were great, the food delicious and the setting very inviting. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful.
Flying Machine Oyster BarResponded on July 22, 2023
Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We hope to see you again soon. Cheers
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diddly
Raleigh
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Our server, Hannah, was so much fun and attentive to our dining needs! Will definitely visit here again
Flying Machine Oyster BarResponded on July 15, 2023
We're really grateful and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We are thankful to have Hannah and her energy on our team! Cheers!
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Always great service by managers, bartenders and wait staff. Menu is simple but very good. Specials are always good and the beer and drinks outstanding
Flying Machine Oyster BarResponded on July 8, 2023
Thank you for the kinds words! We are looking to expand upon the food menu when we shift to Flying Machine Oyster Bar. Please, stay tuned for all the the exciting growth. Cheers!
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OpenTable Diner
Wilmington
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The absolute best crab cake! The cocktail menu offers a combination of custom and classic cocktails. The cucumber mule is on point with the freshest display of ginger and fresh juices. The draft beers are fantastic and offer a wide variety of options. Who would have thought the wine menu would be top notch at a location that is a brewery first? Service was inviting and knowledgeable. Highly recommend
Flying Machine Oyster BarResponded on July 8, 2023
Thank you so much for the kind words. We are glad to hear of your experience dining with us! Cheers
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KimF
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the crab dip and deviled egg appetizers. Both were excellent. For dinner we had the shrimp & grits and tomato okra stew. I added grilled shrimp to the stew. Loved both entrees, presentation and flavor were fantastic. Drinks were delicious! Our waiter was one of the best waitstaff we have encountered. Extremely helpful with menu and wine suggestions. One of our guests had an allergy and he made sure all items ordered were allergy free. Would definitely recommend going here!
Flying Machine Oyster BarResponded on July 5, 2023
Kim, Thank you so much for the feedback and for letting us know about your positive experience. We hope to see you back in the future! Cheers~
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Justbee
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and excellent server Edie! Best crab dip, (not cheesy like at a chain). Had the market fish special as well as hamburger with bacon and blue cheese with bbq fries - all were delicious! Edie was helpful and so pleasant!! Totally recommend!
Flying Machine Oyster BarResponded on July 5, 2023
Hello, Thank you for letting us know about your positive experience! Edie is a gem and we enjoy having her as part of the team. We hope to see you again in the future! Cheers
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service for a big crowd! Thank you for being flexible and accommodating.
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ShannonB
New York Area
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience2
Decent food and service was good, but the noise level was very uncomfortable. The dining room is a large space with little to no soundproofing. Would like to go back when the restaurant is not quite as busy and hope owners can do something to improve the acoustics in the space.
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LisaS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience2
Service was excellent. Not many food choices. Very loud. Dark ambience needs to be brighter.
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Flying Machine Oyster Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 49 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Google Map for Flying Machine Oyster Bar

530 Causeway Dr t 1, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480-1959

Additional information

Neighborhood
Wrightsville Beach
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Oyster Bar, Seafood, Southern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Executive chef
Dylan Killane/Andrew Stanley
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.flyingmachinewb.com/
Phone number
(910) 239-9474

Flying Machine Oyster Bar

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What 49 people are saying

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