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Seabird, Wilmington, NC

Seabird

4.9
4.9
1589 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood
1 S Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401-4438

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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!

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
  • 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!
    New Years Eve Prix Fixe Menu Only Photo

Menu

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What 1,589 people are saying

Seabird reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Best Overall

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Best Food

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Best Service

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Best Ambiance

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Great for brunch

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Innovative

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Hot spot

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Lively

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Most Booked

  • Wilmington

    Best Overall

  • Wilmington

    Best Food

  • Wilmington

    Best Service

  • Wilmington

    Best Ambiance

  • Wilmington

    Best Value

  • Wilmington

    Innovative

  • Wilmington

    Good for groups

  • Wilmington

    Healthy

  • Wilmington

    Hot spot

  • Wilmington

    Great for fine wines

  • Wilmington

    Good for special occasions

  • Wilmington

    Lively

  • Wilmington

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Seabird in Wilmington shines with "outstanding service, food, and ambience." Renowned for "phenomenal" small plates and its "unique seafood tower," the restaurant delivers "creative and beautifully presented" dishes. The "warm, inviting" atmosphere and "knowledgeable staff" make Seabird a "top-tier dining destination," perfect for special occasions or casual outings.

1,589 Reviews

  1. Mike VIP

    Detroit3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent presentation of very tasty plates. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening and service staff.

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  2. Liza

    Nashville13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were both excellent! Every detail was perfect. Sat at the Chef’s Table and highly recommend it!

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  3. Leslie

    Charlotte2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited for brunch and particularly lived the smoked catfish and grits. Our server Gabi and the manager Sarah were very gracious and knowledgeable.

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  4. Martha

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was absolutely perfect and the food was delicious.

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  5. Beth

    Richmond5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious in every way. My friend and I dined early before the theater. Rib and fried shrimp appetizers were scrumptious and my ny strip on mash potatoes to die for. Jack our waiter was charming and attentive. Absolutely the best all around dining r experience I have had this year!

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  6. Stuart

    Wilmington4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seabird continues to be one of the best returants in town

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  7. Erin

    Charlotte8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The oysters are outstanding!! Colby, our server was great!

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  8. George VIP

    Western NC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals ever! We visit Wilmington once a year and returned to Seabird after a fantastic experience last year. Often, return visits to restaurants never quite live up to the memories, but Chef Dean Neff and the team out did themselves again. Oysters left us contemplating a second (or third?) round. Entrees were stunningly delicious. Great service and a wonderful atmosphere. Well worth it!!

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  9. Denise

    Charlotte6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great addition to the Wilmington culinary scene! Absolute pleasure to dine here and what attentive wait staff!

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  10. Scott

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We joined with family for Easter Brunch. Menu seemed limited, service was great. Food was good, not great. We liked the ambience, the oysters were very good. I don’t think there was anything wrong with the experience, it just may not be our “place.”

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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 1589 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.

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Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • Website
    http://seabirdnc.com/
  • 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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