Seabird

Name: Seabird
Address: 1 S Front St, Wilmington, NC, United States, 28401-4438
Telephone: (910) 769-5996
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9 (1652)

$31 to $50

Seafood

1 S Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401-4438

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 1, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 33 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
$31 to $50
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

Featured in

OpenTable’s Top 100 Brunch Restaurants in America for 2024

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

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 1,652 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
4.8Ambience
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
Good for special occasions
Coastal North Carolina
Lively
Wilmington
Best Overall
Wilmington
Best Food
Wilmington
Best Service
Wilmington
Best Ambiance
Wilmington
Best Value
Wilmington
Great for brunch
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 offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "impeccable service." Notable dishes include the "swordfish schnitzel" and "seafood tower," both highly praised. The staff is "friendly, knowledgeable" and adds to the warm, inviting atmosphere. Reservations are recommended for this "top-tier" restaurant that consistently impresses.

1,652 Reviews

D
David VIP
Asheville / Western North Carolina2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our party of eight had a wonderful dinner and enjoyed the nearly private dining room to the side and the fabulous food and attentive service
Is this helpful?
S
Susi
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit to the Seabird, but it won't be our last. Food was delicious. Service was great. It's a small restaurant, so I'd recommend a reservation if going at peak times.
Is this helpful?
L
Laura
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was incredible. Our server Rachel was very knowledgeable and attentive. She got me hooked on ground cherries. They were a garnish in the drink. Can’t wait to go back!
Is this helpful?
k
kim VIP
Philadelphia County15 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and our server, Julia was great!
Is this helpful?
K
Kacie
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a wonderful experience! Beyond the amazing food and craft cocktails the staff was very friendly and the service was outstanding! Thank you for putting our larger group in our own area—worked out great and we didn’t feel like we were taking over other people’s space. Will definitely be back!!
Is this helpful?
A
Andrew
New York City24 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top-notch in every respect. We are there twice in one week. Awesome food.
Is this helpful?
K
Kathy VIP
South Carolina4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat at the Chef’s table/bar and had a great time! Started with the cheese plate then had the swordfish schnitzel and pork ribs. Delicious!!! Service was spectacular!Will be back
Is this helpful?
S
Sarah
Charlotte1 review
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The most fabulous meal from start to finish. Came for a birthday and they paid attention to all of the details, it was so intentional and sweet! Such an elevated dining experience, as always. Well done Seabird!
Is this helpful?
T
Trisa
South Carolina2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Best meal in Wilmington! The catfish and grits were amazing and will definitely be eating here on our next trip! Would highly recommend and suggest reservations.
Is this helpful?
C
Cindy
Pinehurst1 review
4.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The catfish was delicious and many raved about the swordfish schnitzel. The restaurant is loud and busy.. it was the second time we had been to the restaurant and I was left looking for more options on the menu .
Is this helpful?

FAQs

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

Seabird is rated 4.9 stars by 1652 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.