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Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar, Wilmington, NC

Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar

4.4
4.4
501 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
The Area's Authentic Seafood Restaurant The experience that you will have at Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar is uniquely Wilmington, North Carolina. Our specialty is Cape Fear cuisine, including fresh local seafood, fresh vegetables, and local craft beer. When you walk through our doors, take a look around. You will see many items that are a part of our history. The shells inside the tables have been brought to us by many guests throughout the years. Nameplates on the bar designate locals that have told many a tale. News releases show Hieronymus cooking for Bryant Gumbel on the Today Show. You might copy a recipe for soft shell crab or take a gander at some of the "stars" that have dropped by for dinner.

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2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 3:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (910) 218-2048
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Celebrations are an important part of our lives. Whether it's a wedding, business function, or a backyard event with friends and family, we have menus to fit your needs. We offer a selection of theme parties, buffets and custom menus featuring seafood, chicken, pork, beef, and vegetables from the Cape Fear region. Our recipes tell the tale of our southern coastal heritage. You and your guests will enjoy taking a culinary journey back in time by sampling our delicious menu items. Contact Max at (910) 392-6313 for more information about catering options. We look forward to celebrating with you. We Also Offer THEME PARTIES!
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Cross street
    New Center Drive
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 501 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Kid-friendly

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Good for groups

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Neighborhood gem

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Seafood

  • Wilmington

    Good for groups

  • Wilmington

    Neighborhood gem

501 Reviews
  1. paulL

    Raleigh

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Mixed review here - 4 Stars because I enjoyed the food - there were people in my party that didn’t. 1) scallops - I thought they were good - but needed a better sear. Others in my party thought they were too peppery ( I disagree ) I had the tuna M/R blackened - it was good ( tuna was rare , but that is better than over cooked), I though t there could have been more seasoning . Kids had crab legs - they were happy- Check ( with 2 beers , 2 cups of soup and 2 appetizers) for 5 was $185-

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Fun spot. We dined on the outdoor covered patio with gas fire pit. We started with some peel and eat shrimp and they brought cheddar biscuits for the table. Delicious! Our Seahawk freshman and her boyfriend shared the steamer platter. My husband had the captain’s platter and I chose a pick two fried. We all enjoyed our meal. They had the football game on and the fire was nice on the chilly evening.

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  3. Jyashley

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Vary good food. Got the crab dip as an appetizer it was great. I got blackened mahi and it was good.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best oysters ever! Loved the option of creating your own seafood plate. Highly recommend!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our server was so sweet and knowledgeable! Food was delicious and we had a great time. Great gluten free options as well.

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  6. HildaK

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Outstanding meal— both soups were wonderful, clams and fried oysters best we have ever had and the grilled scallops were fresh, tender and delicious. Our server, Stephanie, was attentive and had a lovely personality. It was a was a terrific Sunday evening dinner and we highly recommend.

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  7. barblout

    Washington DC

    51 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Everything was so fresh! Love the she crab soup and the cheddar herb biscuits were great!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kelly H. was our server and she was wonderful! We were a party of 5 and she was very attentive to us. I he food was piping hot and delicious!

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  9. WillLisaandPoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was very fresh. All food was seasoned and cooked to perfection. The entire staff was welcoming, well informed, very professional and so accommodating.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Bluefin tuna and flounder were very good, mahi ok. Sides of vegetable casserole and grits with lobster sauce were disappointingly bland. Large variety of fresh fish and choices of preparation had intimated a better dining experience than actually encountered.

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  11. CrystalE

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    There were 4 of us in our party that arrived at 5:30 with reservations even though restaurant wasn’t busy. Waitress was attentive at first got our drinks and order quickly but then we rarely saw her again. After our orders were put in they ran out of the main chef’s starch. Instead of notifying us of the change they just assumed we wanted the substitution. We flagged down a different waitress since we couldn’t find ours to ask about the change. She explained the reason and ask was it not ok.? No it wasn’t, one of our party was allergic and the other didn’t enjoy the flavor. Only one starch was changed even though 2 starches had been ordered. The food was ok but not as good as some of the reviews make it seem. Toward the end of our dinner our waitress finally shows up to ask about dessert. All our drinks are empty and we had to ask her to refill them ( mostly waters) and ask about the other starch replacement. She acted very annoyed we weren’t happy with her choice of sides she chose for us. She did substitute the one, refilled 1 drink. At this time we were done. We declined desserts. I will add we are locals and have been patrons to this restaurant numerous times over the years. This is first time I was not happy with my meal and services.

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  12. MelanieM

    Wilmington

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The cheddar biscuits were good the crab legs weren’t that meaty . The food was really good not great in my opinion . The waitress was very attentive . They wouldn’t seat our party of four until we got there five minutes later . I don’t like it when restaurants do that especially since they had plenty of open tables .

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  13. NelsonP

    Charlotte

    11 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Food was mediocre at best. I got seafood platter - it have an abundance of “too fried” clam strips - hard as a rock. Our server, Sabrina was slow and inattentive. We sat for over 10 minutes with no drink refill. Will never eat there again

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  14. SSNYCWSTCHSTR

    Wilmington

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Consistently good Wilmington seafood restaurant. Always a great selection of fresh catch fish each day, as well as many other selections. This place has been around for a long time for good reasons!

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  15. SallyB

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Our dinner was delicious, and a very nice selection of food and preparations. The wait for our dinner was a little long, though the server did give us updates. We sent one member of our party in to secure our table while we circled and circled the parking lot praying for a spot.

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  16. teamwhitsmitth

    Charlotte

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    First time in. Food was good. Oysters were nice, crab dip was good. Shrimp & Grits & Grouper with Nut crust was good. Service was decent. The one thing that was annoying/bizarre- ordered Tropical Pain Chiller mixed drink from their menue, and it was really sweet and had a funny taste to it. I have rarely sent a drink back at a bar or restaurant, but really couldn't bring myself to drink this, so I told our server I really didn't like it, and why and before I really could say why, she interrupted to say "I can't take it back it's ILLEGAL to take a drink back in NC". THIS is NOT true! I'm from NC and have NEVER heard this ever. Looked it up, and on line doesn't support this. I had asked to switch for a glass of wine. Long story short, she said she'd have to get manager approval. But came back and said she could switch it out. Still charging me $12 for the drink I sent back (surely the wine was cheaper, but whatever!). This honestly was ridiculous and bizzar. Kinda put a bit of a damper on my experience, but overall was a decent dining experience. Doubtfull I'll go back though with so many other far better dining experiences to be had in this area

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  17. BrettB

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service was wonderful and attentive Food arrived quickly All items were delicious

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great fresh sea food and customer service! Red drum and oysters were outstanding

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  19. WholePackage

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful, above-and-beyond service. Incredible fresh seafood cooked anyway you like it.

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  20. RichardE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our favorite restaurant! The fresh catch is always fun to try.

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  21. Dani

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best seafood I’ve had here so far. Great fish selection.

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  22. Kate

    Greater Boston

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sabrina was our server. She’s very knowledgeable and attentive. Everyone was very welcoming. Everything was deeelicious. Raw oysters. YUM!!!! We will definitely return.

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  23. SOTOYIAA

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Will eat here again! The salad was GREAT! The OYSTERS were fresh!! The salad was crispy.

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  24. Jules

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. Crab legs were delicious. Highly recommend the she-crab soup! Waiter was excellent!!!

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  25. RobR

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never had a bad meal here. Mahi was delicious! Good cocktails too!

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  26. JoeG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    As always Hieronymous hit the spot - both in food and in service. Shout-out to SAVANNAH who stepped up to accommodate our group with patience, professionalism and humor... We were a loud table with erratic requests for her and she met everyone's needs.

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  27. SuellenW

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service and food was excellent. She crab soup was awesome, blackened scallops and peel and shrimp were cooked perfectly. Great first time there and will be going back.

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  28. HawkHillgirl

    Philadelphia

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great find on our visit to Wilmington NC. Plenty of parking in back.

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  29. FamilyS

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    We discovered this restaurant 15 years ago while attending the Seaside Classic Soccer Tournament. We made a trip out to Wilmington from Raleigh just to eat there. We were not disappointed. The only item that was slightly disappointing was the blackened flounder. Crab legs, shrimp and grits, shrimp, oysters, scallops, green beans, and fries were all excellent. The wine and drinks were top notch as well. I recommend making an online reservation! It was very busy from 5 pm on.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing seafood options with 8 choices for f fresh catch.

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  31. NADINES

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Garlic cheddar biscuits are awesome. Scallops were great. Crab dip was good. Just need a little less butter on the bread for it. Definitely worth a return visit.

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  32. TheresaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time there and won't be the last. Food was so good and our server, Brenden, was outstanding. Answered all our questions, learned our names, and was very attentive. Can't wait to go back!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a mom & pop family feel! Our server was fabulous! I wish I remembered her name. The food is sooo fresh!! The atmosphere is cute.

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  34. MaggieS

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    Waitress was horrible from time of arrival to when we left all most 2 1/2 hours she was ridiculous slow with everything. We will come again but will not use that waitress

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  35. TravelBug

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    It is always frustrating as a single customer to always be asked if I want to sit at the bar. I had made a reservation and was expecting a table, but had to ask for a table. The food was very good and my server was very attentive.

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  36. Judy

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I enjoyed my shrimp Alfredo very much. Could not finish it but it made a delicious take home meal for the next day. Steamed clams were also very good.

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  37. JimL

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazingly good food, generous portions (especially on the Captain’s Platter), and great service. So many good menu options that deciding what NOT to get is the hard part. We absolutely love Hieronymus!

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  38. Lynda

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place and always a good meal! We highly recommend for fresh seafood.

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  39. outtakitchen

    Washington DC

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Seafood here is truly top-notch. All fish entrees were fresh and delicious. Server recommended the Red Drum with Carolina topping, and it was outstanding. Service was terrific as well. We had to wait a bit long for our meals, but it was Sat. night and the kitchen was probably overwhelmed. Server did keep us posted on the progress, and the food was worth the wait.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food and service. The price was also extremely reasonable. We will definitely be coming back!

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FAQs

Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (910) 218-2048.

Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 501 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar

5035 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28405-3429

Additional information

  • Cross street
    New Center Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 3:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (910) 218-2048
  • Catering
    Celebrations are an important part of our lives. Whether it's a wedding, business function, or a backyard event with friends and family, we have menus to fit your needs. We offer a selection of theme parties, buffets and custom menus featuring seafood, chicken, pork, beef, and vegetables from the Cape Fear region. Our recipes tell the tale of our southern coastal heritage. You and your guests will enjoy taking a culinary journey back in time by sampling our delicious menu items. Contact Max at (910) 392-6313 for more information about catering options. We look forward to celebrating with you. We Also Offer THEME PARTIES!
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