Seabird

4.9 (2104)

$31 to $50

Seafood

1 S Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401-4438

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Seabird

4.9

$31 to $50

Seafood

Wilmington

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 5, 2026

7:30 PM

Booked 39 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. Owned and operated by James Beard finalist chef 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, Meat
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, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Saltwater Stories at Brooklyn Arts Center
$75.00 per person
Prepaid
1 - 20 people
Nov 8, 2026 only
3:30 PM
Off site at 516 N 4th St, Wilmington, NC 28401
An immersive cultural experience highlighting food, history, and community legacy. Dinner with Keith Rhodes, highlighting the impact of African American foodways on North Carolina's coast Focusing on the stories of the history of the Nixon family who opened the first oyster shucking plant in New Hanover County. John Mallette from Southern Breeze Seafood in Jacksonville, NC will be doing a cooking demo and two time James Beard nominee Keith Rhodes of Voyce Bistro will be cooking.
Seafood Class and Tasting
$60.00 per person
Prepaid
1 - 20 people
Nov 9, 2026 only
10:00 AM
An intensive educational session designed for the seafood industry, hospitality professionals, and seafood enthusiasts. Includes: Seasonality and Sustainability of Finfish by Lin Peterson & Ryan Speckman of Locals Seafood, Caviar class by Lianne Won-Reburn of Marshallberg Caviar Farm Joe Romano of Seaview Crab Co. on the state of the NC Shrimp Industry Light Snacks and Drinks provided.
Collaborative Chef Dinner, NC Seafood Festival
$250.00 per person
Prepaid
1 - 14 people
Nov 10, 2026 only
Seven Chefs offer one course each highlighting a NC ingredient. Nicole Cabrera Mills of Pêche in New Orleans, Ricky Moore of Saltbox Seafood Joint in Durham, Vivian Howard and Charlotte Coman of Theodosia in the Outer Banks and Chef and The Farmer in Kinston, Adé Carenna of iLéWA Foods, Keith Rhodes of Voyce Bistro in Wilmington Carson Jewell of Manna in Wilmington, and pastry chef Leticia Torres-Rojas of Seabird. Includes some Devotion Cider pairings with special guest Diane Flynt, author of "Wild, Tamed, Lost, Revived: The Surprising Story of Apples in the South." Tax and gratuity included. Nonrefundable. *Please let us know of any allergies. We will contact you if there is an issue. Seabird Restaurant, 1 S Front St, Wilmington NC 28401. 910-769-5996. hi@seabirdnc.com

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Seabird.

4.9

(2104)

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Coastal North Carolina
Best Food
Coastal North Carolina
Best Service
Coastal North Carolina
Best Ambiance
Coastal North Carolina
Innovative
Coastal North Carolina
Healthy
Coastal North Carolina
Seafood
Coastal North Carolina
Most Booked
Wilmington
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
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Innovative
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Healthy
Wilmington
Hot spot
Wilmington
Good for special occasions
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Seabird offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food," "knowledgeable service," and a "warm atmosphere." Chef Dean Neff's creativity shines in every dish, from seafood delicacies to delightful desserts. Guests rave about "the best dining experience" and "perfectly balanced flavors." It's a must-visit for any occasion in Wilmington.

2,104 Reviews

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Anita
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sat at the chefs table - it was a fabulous experience - noise level was such that you could still have a conversation.
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Anthony Gold
Raleigh63 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere with creative menu. Oysters Rockefeller were amazing.
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Marc
Western NC2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our second time at Seabird. The first time it was about three years ago. And I haven't had a transformative culinary experience like that in many years. The service has always been excellent The second time around last night was just a surprising and delicious and all the selections were top-notch. My only criticism would be that the catfish and oyster pie was presented in a bowl rather than an in sort of a tapas style flat dish. Just wasn't as savory and comforting as the first time I had that dish. Outside of that, five stars plus. Great company from real characters sitting on either side of us throughout the entire evening. We ended up staying extra just to socialize, which is not normally our thing. Great time overall and will be back. Keep up the good work guys!
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Rebecca
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 29, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved our waiter!!!! Sean, I think? Food was incredible.
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Pearl
London17 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 26, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food at the delightful Seabird . Our first visit to Wilmington and to the Seabird but this would definitely be a regular if we could. The food was inventive, flavorful and well sourced. Delicious cocktails. The chef and all his team are to be commended. Thank you Jay and Mckenzie.
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Manfred
Kansas City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 26, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful meal. Waitress was very helpful explaining the menu. We loved the fish and Oyster Rockefeller.
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KP
Richmond25 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 25, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
2 other times were better food and service. Went for a birthday. Fried shrimp were a bit of a disappointment and Caesar salad was drenched in dressing. Everything else was good but the 2 other times were excellent so surprised.
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Glenn Gold
Raleigh59 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 25, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Outstanding experience as usual. Service very knowledgeable about food and wine recommendations. Will be back soon.
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Bonnie
Wilmington1 review
5.0
Dined on October 24, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10/10. Highly recommended. The attention to detail is incredible and the support this place gives back to the community is incredible.
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Thomas
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on October 21, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone in our state needs to run to Seabird! One of the best dining experiences of my life. Staff is professional, friendly, knowledgeable and unobtrusive. I’d highlight certain menu items but honestly everything was absolutely perfect and Chef Dean has some of the most balanced flavors I’ve had in a long while! This will be your favorite dining destination.
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