50 Best Seafood Restaurants in Raleigh

“Love this place, great food and amazing environment“

“delicious food and great service!“

“It has to be one of my favorite restaurants for brunch in Raleigh.“

“Excellent patio set up. Well stocked bar with tasty cocktails. Swanky decor. Creative menu. Professional staff. Very nice wine list with higher end options.“

“The atmosphere is great, and the food is both delicious and reasonably priced. One thing that really stood out was the attentive service. it's rare to find a restaurant in Raleigh with so many waitstaff. I also appreciated their sleek black uniforms, which added a nice touch to the overall vibe. The manager was incredibly friendly and made a point to walk to each table to check in with customers, ensuring everyone was satisfied.“

“If I could give y’all a hundred stars I would! We had about 30 people coming together for my birthday. I had been in communication with a different restaurant (Cowfish) for over a month preparing because 30 people at a restaurant is NOT a small feat! They decided to give me a hard time the night of and were not really willing to accommodate us. We decided to find another restaurant. I immediately knew that NO ONE was going to be able to accommodate 30 people on a Saturday Evening but I was wrong! BONEFISH to the rescue! Before we even got across the street the tables were pushed together and prepped with menus water and silverware! Not only that even with a party of our size everything was executed perfectly! The food was delicious, we had a great time, the managers were friendly, and our server was the GREATEST (especially to be new to serving large parties.) I even loved my little art work on my to go box! We love intentionality! Shout out to Rasheive! All in all it was a 10/10 night, with 10/10 people in a 10/10 restaurant! Definitely coming back. ❤️“

“I am at Glenwood often and love the main dining area and the atmosphere. The food is great especially the salmon.“

“We visited from Arizona and we were not disappointed, the food was incredible. The atmosphere was warm and inviting the portions were fantastic. Everything was fresh and came out quick and we had the pleasure of meeting the owner who was super friendly. It was an amazing experience and we can’t wait to come back!!!!!!“

“I’ll keep it short and sweet! Excellent food and service. That’s all folks🥰“

“Awesome place to celebrate our anniversary. Great food, super atmosphere, and incredible service!“

“😋First visit was 2Jul24, coming back from RDU & served at the bar by Bridget. Today (1Aug24) ALSO just left the airport & sat at the bar - hosted by Kassandra. BOTH visits were INCREDIBLE!! Peel&Eat Shrimp, Raw Oysters, Beer (Happy Hour) USURPASSED!!! We plan on being in the Raleigh area again in 10 days, and ANOTHER visit seems inevitable 🥰.“

“Delicious fresh bowls, fast service and friendly staff!“

“Lobster Mike 🦞Awesome guy and the lobster is delectable! Had won this years prize and went with making lobster rolls. The lobster meat provided was sweet and lobster rolls were the best ever ! Thank you, Mike“

“We had a group of nearly 30 each with different orders! The food was excellent. The staff was polite and professional. It was a great experience. Thank you so much! When back in the area we will come again.“

“First time here I loved the hospitality ,food and I will be back.Ya"ll were recommended by my sister in law❤️❤️“

“Fabulous service and food.“

“We recently went to Brodeto to discover what all of the hype was about. From the minute we walked into the restaurant until the moment we walked out, I have nothing but great things to say about this restaurant. i honestly believe it was one of the best dining experiences I have ever had. The food is awesome and the staff was spot on in every aspect. I can only hope that everyone has the same experience that I was able to witness.“

“Always impressing me and my family“

“Music and food! They had a great singer“

“Food here was amazing!! Service was really fast, and my avocado dosa was super good. My server Edwin was really nice and encouraged us to try new things, would definitely go back again!“

“What a beautiful place to have a NICE dinner! The Filet Mignon was magnificent! Could not have been better! Don’t need a knife! It was Ike slicing butter! Just unreal! Amazing staff! Just perfect!“

“As a person who does not eat red meat, there are plenty of options to choose from. I chose the pesto chicken flatbread, roasted Brussel sprouts, crab cakes, and chicken skewer. The only thing i didn't like was the chicken skewer was just a chicken breast with nothing else. I asked the waiter about it, and she was really no help. The waiter we had was not attentive. She kept forgetting our drinks orders.“

“Alex was our waitress and she was awesome“

“First time here I loved the hospitality ,food and I will be back.Ya"ll were recommended by my sister in law❤️❤️“

“We celebrated my husband's retirement tonight with a large group! Everything from the staff, the food, the service was perfect!!“

“Loved it !!! Next time I’m turning all the way up! This was a lil bit lol“

“Absolutely amazing service was great and the atmosphere was amazing“

“That lobster tail was nice and hot and juicy and good. As you can see the picture tells you what I had and then today August 9 I went in for my dad‘s birthday and got tequila sunrise and he got the Tres amigos margarita. Definitely need light ice next time for my tequila Sunrise because he got water down quickly. Next time I will just come for drinks, but the food was good.“

“Our server, Maxx, was truly exceptional. He educated us on the intricacies of California wines and French wines. He expertly guided us thru the menu and made some suggestions on their special Wagyu selections. The food was excellent, and the food, with Maxx’s suggestions, was extraordinary. We are in Raleigh one every couple of months. There are many restaurants in Raleigh , but we keep coming back because the staff, including Maxx, always makes our dining experience exceptional . Five stars.“

“food was good..nice staff the decor was more than we expected ..will be coming back“

“Visited red lobster again..... and again, no salad! This is second time in 3 months i was told they have no lettuce. Say what??? Food is always very good.... but why no salad?“

“The service was phenomenal, exceeding all expectations. Amber was so personable and friendly as our server. They even surprised us with a happy anniversary card and gift of chocolates.“

“Every single time I've been, and I've been going to Vinnie's for many years now, Vinnie's proves over and over that they are the best restaurant in the triangle. The food is immaculate at reasonable prices, but what really stands out is the service. They treat you like literal family. Once you've been there once or twice, they know you by name, they'll know who your favorite server is, your preferred area of the restaurant to be seated in, etc. The managers, owners, and head chef will all come to check on you and make friendly conversation. This restaurant simply can't be beat, for just a random night out or a fancy special occasion dinner. 10/10 stars!“

“Excellent service from door to bar to table. wonderful atmosphere, very intimate and beautifully lit setting. Bartenders were awesome; Salad bar was so delicious and offered every imaginative salad topping you can think of with delicious dressings; Tableside cuts of Ribeyes were mouthwatering, tender & juicy-no sauces needed, perfectly seasoned and cooked over woodfire. Just really cant say enough wonderful things about this steakhouse! Worth our Hour drive and will definitely be back!! 5 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟“

“Oh yeah I and my hubby have been buying seafood from this market for many years and we've never had any issues or disappointments with our seafood...we primary buy our favorite fish (croaker, pompano etc) my hubby loves oysters we've bought those too many times...the service is always very good!!!“

“Food was great and I love the service from Anthony the guy was everywhere helping everyone!!!“

“Great place for fried fish and shrimp. Very clean place and great customer service.
Their lunch specials are very reasonable during the week and their lemonade is yummy.
Weekends we get the 10 piece whiting platter, fried shrimp, and their chicken wings. Yup you heard me right …their chicken wings are so good. We ask them to fry the French fries crispy and get mamba sauce to dip them in. Their hush puppies are good especially when you dip it in mamba sauce. Everything is tasty and I love the cornmeal crispiness of the fish, it’s great on the heat up the next day.
Their prices went up a little since the summer time, but that’s to be expected since they are popular and well..the economy.“

“Fantastic aged steak, had the 9 oz filet and was so good. Surprisingly busy for a Monday night , but a great meal, no room for dessert. More of a beer guy, they could use a broader selection in that department.

Parking: Corner location,will have to walk some from parking.“

“Absolutely amazing service was great and the atmosphere was amazing“

“Amazing 38 flavors and fresh food. 👍👍👍👍👍👍“

“My parents had been coming here since they opened years ago, and my mom and I try to come at least once a week still. The food is always amazing, not a single item I wouldn't recommend from the menu. The service is always amazing and food comes out quick. Never too long a wait even when it's packed. The people are also amazing. They are wonderful and take care of everyone. Great people, great food, great service all the time.“

“This place is a hidden gem! The food is delicious, proportions are great, and it's incredibly well-priced. I don't care who you are, I promise this place will exceed your expectations. Whether you want a quick meal or to sit down for a lunch/dinner date, this place has you covered in every way. I wish the name were different and/or the outside appearance was representative of the experience itself. I feel it's incumbent on me to write this review because I strongly believe this place does not get the love it deserves.“

“The food and service was great!“

“We just had a wonderful dinner at San Jose. We sat outside. Our waiter, Ray, was excellent too! Thank you.“

“Desde que llegas hasta que te vas todo es genial servicio, ambiente comida en fin todo. Gracias la terraza por sus atenciones“

“Generous portions, friendly service.

The Alaskan skinless flounder taste like trout. The baby flounder is a good tasting product, but the pieces are small. The grouper taste somewhat like grouper or paciffic cod, so I do like that. The small shrimp and large shrimp are both good.

A side of Alaskan sno crab legs is available with an entrée. They are great, but I really don't need butter or seasoning on the legs themself, and the buttery dip was not good. Luckily, the crab was cooked perfectly and taste good alone.

Hush puppies, slaw, baked potato, and green beans are all good.“

“Ate lunch here today and our waitress was awesome and the sushi chief brought us 2 free sushi dishes to try. My husband got the fried fish and it was so fresh and good. They bring you out house made pork skins too. Wonderful experience. Will definitely be back! Highly recommend!“

“This place is the absolute cutest restaurant I’ve been to in a long time! The interior is so nostalgic and beautiful, and our server Hannah was very professional and FAST. The food was great and my margarita was perfect. Thank you for helping us celebrate our 2 year anniversary!“

“RECOMMEND 100% the food there is delicious whenever i come to order and i come back home i finish my food like there is no tomorrow, the only flaw is that it kinda concerns me how they finish the food that fast, And there seats are pretty comfortable, But overall 4 “

“We had an excellent dinner for our group this evening. We had a large group, we were seated and served very quickly. I would absolutely recommend this for a great dinner and wonderful staff. Scott, Rick and Susan went above and beyond to make sure our experience was wonderful.“