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Seabird, Wilmington, NC

Seabird

4.9 (1602)
$50 and over
Seafood
1 S Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401-4438

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 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
  • 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
  • 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

What 1,602 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

NoiseModerate

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.

1,602 Reviews
  1. Evelyn

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved everything with this meal. I often am scared to go out to restaurants for fear something will not sit right and this meal was excellent -- absoultely delicious, and felt light and great in my body ... and I loved the flavor and food combinations their menu had tonight. Really creative and yet some how still honoring some of the classics -- like egg salad and caeser salad! Thank you for making our Mother's Day great and for really being one of the top restaurants in Wilmington. Thank you!

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  2. Ed

    Wilmington22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dean Neff does local sourcing for foods. We had some raw oysters from the Outer Banks that were incredibly tasty. Our brunch was excellent as well. Make this a must dine restaurant!!!!

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  3. Christian VIP

    Raleigh25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu remains approachable but elevated. We had brunch. Loved the coffee cake to start. Delicious soft shell crab benedict chicken biscuit and burger.

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  4. Laura

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely Mother’s Day brunch at Seabird. Our server Erin was so wonderful and the food was outstanding! Beautiful atmosphere as well. Highly recommend!!

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  5. Joseph

    Poconos5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We arrived about 10 minutes early in the rain and the staff was still going through their team meeting, since I was on crutches they opened up and let us inside which was a welcome relief. Staff was super friendly and accommodating and seated us right at 10:00 am. Menu selections for the day offered us a good selection to choose from. Overall a very good Mother's Day experience.

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  6. Jared

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best dining experience I have ever had! We were celebrating our 27 year Anniversary, and tried several different appetizers & entrees. EVERYTHING WAS INCREDIBLE!!

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  7. Henry

    Baltimore11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This place lives up to its reputation. Our food was outstanding. The most delicate presentation of swordfish I've ever experienced. Served on a bed of spaetzle! They were a perfectly fried complement to the lightly fried fish and a welcome change from a rice side. The lemon sauce was great too. The smoked catfish entree was delicious. Staff were knowledgeable and efficient. Only quibble was the limited choice of wines by the glass. However, Sea Bird is BYOB for a $20 charge which is a good deal. Highly recommend this place - get a reservation.

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  8. Sarah VIP

    Raleigh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The catfish and grits were divine! My husband loved the dozen oysters and Bloody Mary. The pre-meal treat was so good. Love this place.

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  9. Anthony

    Wilmington7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, delicious, creative food and wonderful, warm service. The staff and kitchen were very accommodating to one of our party’s dietary restrictions and really made us feel special. Thanks for a great evening.

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  10. George

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and location in downtown Wilmington. We had the yellowfin tuna 'nduja as a starter, then had cobia schnitzel and the Brasstown striploin as our mains, and finished with a strawberry shortcake. All were well presented and very flavorful. The beets, greens and potatoes Our server was attentive without being overbearing and the house manager stopped by to check on our table. Overall, we had a wonderful birthday dinner and will certainly return.

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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 1602 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
7:00 PM
Booked 46 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
  • Phone number
  • 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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