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Smoke On The Water
70/100 (2194 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Tapas
Tacos
Sandwiches
Ribs
Burger
Nachos
Fried pickles
Fish
Shrimp
Salad
Wings
Crab
Oyster
Crab Cake
American
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Mid-range
"I have a complaint but I am not going to give less than 5 stars because I know the issue will be taken care of. Love this place and the location. ..."
Margi Erickson
"The atmosphere is great. Very casual place to hang out. Food was great. Mostly small plate items. Can’t beat the..."
Rachel Callicutt Harper
"Awesome shrimp cocktail, needs to be served with more of that dank cocktail sauce. Prime rib sandwich is on point, if you like horseradish ask for..."
Jeff Moss
"Not sure how my wife found this place but it looked pretty cool and we decided to give it a try because I'm southern and I'm a BBQ Freak! We arrived..."
Steve Sherron
"Twice this restaurant has accommodated our large group of jet ski riders. This time 10/15/23 there were 25 riders. The Smoke Brisket Sandwich is..."
Rusty Meador
"The perfect evening with my daughters. We spent our wait time walking on the docks,taking pictures, & watching an amazing sunset. The food was great,..."
Heather Uhlik
"Cool restaurant with indoor/outdoor seating. Friendly server, decent food, neat environment. My only complaint would be that brisket has a lot of..."
Josh Gillman
"We had read many good reviews about this place and were eager to try it. The location is beautiful. There is an abundance of parking, but we still..."
Shannon Crawford
"My wife and wanted to go out for a Saturday lunch to somewhere new. We chose Smoke and glad we did. We drove from home straight down passed the docks..."
James Nellis
"Really good food. We sat outside and the view is amazing. Service definitely could have been..."
Larrie
"Stopped in for an appetizer and wow! The shrimp and avocado nachos were delicious. Views were lovely and I will be..."
Sherri Ingle, Real Estate Broker
"The ambiance, the food and the drink menus are wonderful at this restaurant. I had Sunday brunch here, but they have dinner hours during the week-..."
Crystal Cooper
"Last week I had the pleasure of experiencing a new restaurant at Smoke on the Water . From the time I walked in the door I was greeted with a smile..."
Blake W est
"Amazing food!!! We had visited this restaurant a couple of times and decided to eat there for Valentines since this was our first date. Food is..."
Kim Nunez
"Great spot on the water with amazing sunset views. Boardwalk along the water and an upscale restaurant setting with a casual feel. Drinks were..."
mandy campbell
"Excellent food in a great location. The scenery is beautiful, and the surrounding area has a great walking trail and several short piers. If you..."
Brandon Lipscomb
"Pics from your deck. I’d give you a five if your fire pit was working. Food and drink were great. Chocolate cake and Chardonnay pair well. Would go..."
It's Me
"I had the shrimp tacos which were quite good. My husband had the barbecue meat plate with brisket, pork and chicken wings with a choice of sauces. He..."
Beverly Lewis
"Great sunset! 4 of us arrived, we got our name on waiting list and then went and got a drink and waited on the deck. In about 40 minutes our table..."
Henry Depew
"This place is cute and has great views. I walked in wanting to order a Taco and tequila for my shirt. And the shrimp tacos were amazing. Grilled and..."
Diana
Something Fishy Seafood
70/100 (2405 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
American
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Shrimp
Clam Chowder
Crab
Scallops
Clams
Oyster
Chowder
French Fries
Fried shrimp
Sit down
Seafood
American
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The Food very good. The menu is simple so if your in a hurry to have a great meal, then this is your spot. The hush puppies are cornbread and said..."
steve walker
"I had lunch here today with my parents and it was fantastic! The prices are very reasonable with huge portions. We got fried shrimp, fried oysters..."
Stephanie Adams
"Fried seafood was excellent. Big shrimp, came out hot and not greasy at all. Tasted fresh and no iodine taste like some places.. Shrimp was not..."
HeyWoo
"I have been going to Something Fishy pretty much my whole life. It was probably my mother's favorite restaurant and the very first place that I ever..."
Mandi Rollins
"Great service, good seafood, least expensive seafood joint in Wilmington..."
John Beshilas
"Excellent experience,fantastic food,attentive staff,good prices. Would recommend and can't wait to..."
Mack Sutton
"We eat something fishy today in Wilmington North Carolina and it was absolutely amazing. Food was outstanding and Dominic was cute as a button and..."
Sharon Anders
"No frills place with Delicious fresh seafood prepared well. Fresh HOT Hush puppies with honey butter appear with your beverage and keep coming...."
stephanie arnold
"Very nice people. Clean restaurant. Food was prepared..."
F Alexander
"Our waiter was new, sweet, young and did fantastic. Food was excellent! Pricey but well worth it for fresh seafood and incredible hush puppies. I..."
Brandi Kerns
"Great local fried seafood restaurant. Highly suggest the sampler platter. It's a large platter that can be shared. The hush puppies were sooo..."
David Schwager (Dave)
"You could not have a better experience than we did last night! The staff is sincere when they greet you and take your order. They want to get it..."
Aaron Hamer
"Fried Scallops was amazing! The sides was a challenge. Tried okra corn on the Cobb and greenbeans. Just get fries. I will be back for the Scallops!..."
rock ing
"Love the huspuppies, fried shrimp and cocktail sauce! The fries aren't very crisp and not much flavor. Not a fan of Hunts ketchup either. However I..."
Erin Coats
"Good seafood. Good staff. Charming atmosphere. My family and I stopped by Something Fishy after a day trip to Carolina Beach. It reminded us of the..."
Jonathan Herbin
"Really amazing place. While on vacation, we are always looking for seafood places to try and we really enjoyed this one! Very laidback vibe that was..."
Morgan Oliver
"If you're ever in Wilmington like we were and you love Seafood you will want to stop by this restaurant. The fried seafood was delicious as well as..."
KJ
"Being from Arizona but born and raised in Fayetteville Fort Bragg North Carolina. I forgot how fried food taste, But after eating here I got a great..."
Destinations_unknownn
"It’s been like 10 yrs or so since we have eaten here. I ordered the sampler meal everything was great with the exception of the clam strips 60% is..."
John Chargualaf
Dockside Restaurant
70/100 (2493 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Bar
American
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Oyster
Cakes
Calamari
Fish
Tuna
Sandwiches
Calamares
Burger
Crab Cake
Hamburgers
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Fish Taco
Shrimp
Tacos
Seafood Platters
Swordfish
Salad
Fish Sandwich
French Fries
Crab
Scallops
Fried shrimp
Clams
Shrimp and Grits
Sit down
Bar
American
Seafood
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Television
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Waterfront
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Perfect place to stop and grab a bite. We didn't wait long for service and the food came out hot and fast. Great atmosphere for sure. Price was good,..."
Cassandra NightThunder
"The food was good. Loved the 1/2 lb peel shrimp! They were flavored well and hot and fresh. The crab cakes were also delicious. I would have liked a..."
Joy Clifford
"Great place to come and eat. Just bring your boat up. Near the water with amazing scenic..."
Charlie Hudson
"What a great place..... the views are just gorgeous. The service is very good and such friendly helpful staff. The food was absolutely amazing. ..."
mike cosola
"I have eaten at many other places in Wrightsville Beach but this was my first time at Dockside... and I'm so sad I am just finding it! It was..."
Holly Sullenger
"My daughter wanted to get some seafood. I’ve seen and heard of this place multiple times but I’ve never been here. Cool place by the water, the..."
E S
"I went to Dockside for a lunch meeting today. The food is a little pricey, but very, very good. The wait staff was professional and personable. They..."
Eric “Big Guy” Henzel
"Great spot to sit by the water and eat some good food with good drinks. We are here every few weeks at least, especially on nice days over the..."
Tabetha’s Table
"Great place to dock your boat and dine. The food and drinks are..."
Foothills Trail Hiker
"Delicious food in a casual spot with a great..."
Lorraine Brown
"Don’t get to Wilmington all that often, but when we do, we love going to Dockside. Beautiful day watching sailboats go by as we ate lunch. Food..."
Noreen Tompkins
"One of my favorite places in the Wilmington area! You can't beat the view, the relaxed atmosphere, and the casual food. Our server Meghan provideded..."
Michelle W.
"We must have come at the exact wrong time. It rained that day and the wind picked up. We were looking for protected dining - which left us staring..."
Trisha Gensic
"We had a rehearsal dinner on the deck outside Friday night. Chris handled the event and he served an excellent array of food through the afternoon...."
B. Buckley
Elijah's Restaurant
70/100 (3599 ratings)
Restaurants
Soups
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Soups
Seafood
American
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Scallops
Fish
Tacos
Clams
Seafood Platters
Oyster
Calamari
Sandwiches
Tuna
Burger
Toasts
Calamares
Shrimp and Grits
Salmon
Shrimp Salad
Shrimp
Crab Cake
Fish & chips
Chowder
Cheesecake
Fish & Chips
Pasta
Tuna Sandwich
Lobster Roll
Salad
Cakes
Tapas
Crab
Pesto
Fish Taco
Sit down
American
Bar
Soups
Seafood
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Private Dining
Seating
Table Service
Waterfront
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"I can't express enough satisfaction with our experience dining here. The food was to die for, our heads were down enjoying every bite! We were..."
Erika R
"We were slow to get a server to the table, but when we did she was Great and our dinner was really good. We had Oyster Rockefeller and the crab dip..."
Audrey Bryer
"We were visiting Wilmington for a long weekend for my Mom’s birthday and wanted to eat some seafood. Let’s just say that the seafood was soo good..."
Jessie Cookson
"My friends and I were there on a Saturday night and though we were taken to our table right away, we waited too long for out server to come by and..."
Caroline Morais
"Really enjoyed my lunch here today. Stopped by before checking into my hotel for a business trip. I ordered oysters Rockefeller, mussels, and crab..."
Shannel Woodruff
"I forgot to take a picture of plates before we started eating. The food is outstanding! The view is fun... you get to watch the boats go by. The..."
Kelly Torres
"Absolutely incredible. Location is nice and really cute and the view of the river is awesome. The service was great and fast, drinks were good and..."
Jonsie Duke
"The food was exquisite! We had crabcake appetizers, stuffed shrimp, with broccoli, codfish, red potatoes, and mixed vegetables. The food looked so..."
Edith Berry
"Great outdoor atmosphere and view. The crab dip was the best! The stuffed shrimp is a great choice too. The blackened Mahi was okay. Special shout..."
Shams Al-Amin
"Our hot wings, popcorn shrimp was great. The fries were also good. My steak with mash potatoes and vegetables was really good. It was my 1st time..."
Emma Arenas
The Crab Shack
70/100 (694 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Seafood
American
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Crab
Scallops
Clams
Crab Cake
Crab Legs
"I was looking for a place to get some crab. I figured there would be more places being so close to the ocean. Anyway read the reviews and gave it a..."
Taslishim Hoekwai
"Surprisingly good. Read the reviews prior to coming and was semi-worried that my boyfriend insisted on coming for dinner. She-crab soup was good,..."
Amy D
"We had an awesome experience at the Crab Shack! The service, the food, the quantity of food for the price, the people, the atmosphere... Everything..."
Von
"We went to celebrate my Honey's birthday. Fantastic service and great food! The wait staff went out of their way to make the night special by..."
Atomic Red
"Amazing. Wonderful food and atmosphere. Our waitress was..."
Jacqueline Bullard
"My husband and I drove an 1 hour and 51 minutes to get to this place so I was a little iffy when we pulled up but looks can be so deceiving. The..."
Cherie Stephens
"The food was really good! My husband ordered the combo platter and he really enjoyed it. I ordered the little buddy and it was delicious. Our server..."
Yasmin Henson
"We literally looked around forever for a place that had a kids menu and found this place. Was worried about eating here because of the reviews on..."
Taylor Rodgers
"My son took us here to celebrate my birthday. The staff was awesome, atmosphere great for family, great seafood selection and quick service. Very..."
Valrie Hefty
"The soft shell crab was Great!!!! Prices were awesome and the service was excellent. I have been passing this place for years opting to take my..."
T Wright
"Amazing food and the sweetest waitress I've ever had. My family and I traveled here from Kansas and this was our very first stop, and boy was it the..."
Hannah F
"The service was Superior. She was attentive our people and our sauces given as quickly as requested. The shrimp was very tasty, they crab cake balls..."
teresa singer-cronnon
"Excellent blue crabs, but call ahead. The only knock is they don't have real melted butter,and the seasoning is not real old bay, nor is there much,..."
Dave Meyer