Seabird

Name: Seabird
Address: 1 S Front St, Wilmington, NC, United States, 28401-4438
Telephone: (910) 769-5996
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.9

4.9 (1592)

$50 and over

Seafood

1 S Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401-4438

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2 people

May 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 32 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!

What 1,592 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

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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
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.

1,592 Reviews

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Elyse
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our second time at Seabird and the restaurant continues to impress. The service was excellent, the bartender was fantastic and the food was amazing. We will definitely be coming back again
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Ed
New York City4 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Staff is excellent from greeting to check. Well produced. Acknowledgement of Anniversary on arrival and when seated which was immediate. Server mentioned anniversary and engaged with us about how many years we were celebrating. Order taking was smooth and good quality of communication. Food met our expectations. Swordfish was exceptional. Ciopino very good. A little heavy on potatoes vs seafood. There was a piece of bread with some kind of orange colored spread on it. No idea what it was. Oysters very good but small. One unusual thing was the bill total did not match the credit card total before tip. I am assuming that they added a credit card charge to the bill. Ok with that but it wasn’t mentioned.
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carla VIP
London53 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a five star meal here. from the salad, to the mains and dessert. the fried shrimp were cooked perfectly. The tuna appetizer was so well spiced and fresh. strawberry shortcake was moist and beautifully presented. The chef/owner is highly visible and stopped by each table. He runs such a well tuned kitchen and staff were attentive and knowledgable. A small but interesting menu it was hard to decide what to order. Reservations a must since this is a popular place. Can't wait to come back next time we are in Wilmington.
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Mike VIP
Detroit3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 28, 2025
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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Liza
Nashville13 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 28, 2025
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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Leslie
Charlotte2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
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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Martha
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
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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Beth
Richmond5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
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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Stuart
Wilmington4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
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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Erin
Charlotte8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
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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FAQs

Seabird offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (910) 769-5996.

Seabird is rated 4.9 stars by 1592 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.