Seabird

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

4.9

1582 Reviews

$50 and over

Seafood

1 S Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401-4438

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2 people

Apr 25, 2025

7:00 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. 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
(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

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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!

What 1,582 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

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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
Good for groups
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 stands out in Wilmington's dining scene with its "phenomenal food" and "wonderful service." Guests rave about the "seafood tower," "swordfish schnitzel," and "smoked catfish." The "ambiance is unique," making it perfect for "special occasions." Personalized touches like origami notes enhance the experience, while "attentive staff" ensure a memorable visit.

1,582 Reviews

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George VIP
Western NC1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best meals ever! We visit Wilmington once a year and returned to Seabird after a fantastic experience last year. Often, return visits to restaurants never quite live up to the memories, but Chef Dean Neff and the team out did themselves again. Oysters left us contemplating a second (or third?) round. Entrees were stunningly delicious. Great service and a wonderful atmosphere. Well worth it!!
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Denise
Charlotte6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great addition to the Wilmington culinary scene! Absolute pleasure to dine here and what attentive wait staff!
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Scott
Unspecified1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We joined with family for Easter Brunch. Menu seemed limited, service was great. Food was good, not great. We liked the ambience, the oysters were very good. I don’t think there was anything wrong with the experience, it just may not be our “place.”
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Robin
Wilmington1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sat at the bar - friendly & enjoyed watching people walk by. Bartender gave excellent food recommendations - we loved the Swordfish Schnitzel & Tuna Nduja. Must have the perfect martini again!!!! FABULOUS
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Alexei
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service from Ryan, great food, fantastic experience overall!
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Sharon
New York City18 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff are friendly yet professional and very knowledgeable and passionate about the menu. The food was fresh, too quality, creative and delicious. I can put Seabird in the same category as some of my favorite NYC restaurants.
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Shapray
Fort Lauderdale1 review
5.0
Dined on April 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second experience at Seabird for a birthday event and this time we brought a whole group to enjoy this amazing experience and fenomenal food! We cleaned every bite from our plates! I am rarely as pleased the 2nd time around at an establishment, but Seabird has definitely got it right! I think it’s the top tier of fine dining in Wilmington and would happily return time and time again! Tipping my hat to this place, it’s without a doubt worth every penny!
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Jami
San Francisco9 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was great, but we were disappointed in the portion sizes and the food, while good, was not outstanding, which we were expecting for the price. My friends ordered the tuna Bolognese and could hardly find any tuna. One time they thought they saw a bite of tuna, but it turned out to be a tomato! 😡 The smoked catfish entrée was good, but not great! Overall, our party of 6 said we would give it a 6 or 7 out of 10.
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Christa
Wilmington2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Would highly recommend!
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Mallory VIP
Raleigh3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the small plates, especially the cavatelli. Yum!
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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 1582 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.