The Oyster Rock Waterfront Seafood

Name: The Oyster Rock Waterfront Seafood
Address: 9931 Nance St, Calabash, NC, United States, 28467-2715
Telephone: (910) 579-6875
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9 (3810)

$30 and under

Seafood

9931 Nance St, Calabash, NC 28467-2715

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining

Welcome to The Oyster Rock, a family-owned and operated waterfront Calabash seafood restaurant specializing in excellent seafood and raw bar items, mixed with a flavorful variety of mouth-watering beef, chicken and pork dishes, along with sandwiches and burgers all prepared in house every day using only the freshest and finest ingredients from local and regional suppliers and the beautiful Atlantic Ocean right outside our doors.

Overlooking the scenic Calabash River and its pristine estuaries and relaxing atmosphere, The Oyster Rock provides the most amazing view around, from our indoor and outdoor seating areas and bars featuring more than 24 domestic and imported beers on tap, 30 wines by the glass and a delicious collection of specialty cocktails.

If you would like to order carryout, orders may be placed by calling 910-579-6875.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar, Low Country
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(910) 579-6875
Website
http://theoysterrock.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Kevin Caulfield

Location
9931 Nance St, Calabash, NC 28467-2715
Neighborhood
Calabash
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 3,810 people are saying

The Oyster Rock Waterfront Seafood reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

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Loved For

Coastal North Carolina
Best Overall
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Best Food
Coastal North Carolina
Best Service
Coastal North Carolina
Best Value
Coastal North Carolina
Good for groups
Coastal North Carolina
Hot spot
Coastal North Carolina
Great for outdoor dining
Coastal North Carolina
Good for special occasions
Coastal North Carolina
Lively
Coastal North Carolina
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Oyster Rock Waterfront Seafood offers an exceptional dining experience with "impeccable service" and "phenomenal" seafood dishes. Guests rave about the "spectacular view," "delicious key lime pie," and standout waitstaff like LaWanda and Jeff. It's a "must-visit" in Calabash, providing a memorable mix of great food, ambiance, and attentive service.

3,810 Reviews

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Katie
South Carolina9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter Jeff did a great job explaining the specials. We loved the calamari. The experience was great.
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Rosanne
Coastal North Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
excellent ! we were celebrating our 44th anniversary and had a wonderful time - delicious food and such a wonderful waitress - attentive , took our picture and we never felt rushed - atmosphere was filled with smiles and people enjoying themselves we love it here !
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Carla VIP
Southwest Florida24 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a fantastic experience,! Great food and service.
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John
South Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Location location location and good food!! Highly recommend
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Lauren
New York City26 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious as always! Staff were super sweet and the swordfish in the seafood cream sauce was PHENOMENAL.
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Kristin
Coastal North Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Oyster Rock has the BEST of everything. Always a go-to for us when we come down each summer.
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Melissa
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Magnificent dining experience!!! Worth every penny and then some! We had outstanding service from Tyler; very knowledgeable about the dishes and great waiter! We started with a dozen oysters 4 each of the 3 they had that evening, 1/2 pound peel and eat shrimp and a side of hushpuppies. Great start to the meal. After the appetizers the restaurant has complimentary chips and shrimp dip which was to die for!! Entrees for the table were: Deep Treasure (seared scallops), Tender is Tonight (8 oz filet mignon) and the Elk special. Everyone cleaned their plate and left nothing behind it was that amazing! Key Lime Pie for dessert! The attention to detail on the food from the chefs and the marvelous service from Tyler made for the most enjoyable dinner! High recommend for dinner and also make reservations!!
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Susan
Atlanta10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great meal at Oyster Rock! It’s our favorite restaurant when we come to the beach!
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Janene
Charlotte13 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are locals land always frequent when we have guests visiting us. On this particular occasion I cannot say enough great things about our server, Edgardo J (I hope I have that right). He was exceptional with his service and familiarity with the menu. Outstanding at answering questions regarding the food and his personality was an added plus to our evening! As always, the food was excellent. It's called Oyster Rock for a reason. We love sitting in the enclosed outdoor space to take advantage of the beautiful view.
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gail
South Carolina7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding seafood - fresh off the boat. Great location on waterfront. Covered patio is wonderful - overhead fans keep air moving .
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FAQs

The Oyster Rock Waterfront Seafood offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (910) 579-6875.

The Oyster Rock Waterfront Seafood is rated 4.9 stars by 3810 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Google Map for The Oyster Rock Waterfront Seafood

9931 Nance St, Calabash, NC 28467-2715

Additional information

Neighborhood
Calabash
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar, Low Country
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Executive chef
Kevin Caulfield
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://theoysterrock.com/
Phone number
(910) 579-6875

The Oyster Rock Waterfront Seafood

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Popular dishes

Oysters

Rock Those Oysters

He & She Crab Soup

Menu

What 3,810 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does The Oyster Rock Waterfront Seafood offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Oyster Rock Waterfront Seafood restaurant rated?

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