Always make it a point to visit regularly when in the area. Their relationship with local fish man…read moremeans that they have fish that you can't get anywhere else. They know the product and the people who catch it. I try to go at off hours to avoid the crowds, but otherwise, plan to be patient and make a new friend while waiting at peak times.

Definitely smells like a fresh seafood place lol! Very nice and knowledgeable staff. Seafood is…read morefresh, local and yummy.

Everything was good. Had shrimp, oysters and grouper bites. Fast service. Glad they opened back…read moreup.

Stopped in just to see what they had, left with a beautiful side of flounder and some p&d shrimp!…read moreDinner that night was delicious! The flounder tasted super fresh and you really can't get better than fresh N.C. shrimp. Great quality raw product. I wish that they would let you pick your weight you'd like to purchase. There was a little push back when we asked for 8pc of shrimp, we are cooking for 2 and didn't need a half pound or pound. And I was really hoping to buy just a couple scallops to go with dinner but they were pretty firm on selling a minimum of a half pound. Good to know for next time.. we will be back!

Well, my wife and I drove down from Leland today, January 9, 2026, with great expectations only to…read morefind that there is no restaurant, only tanks with various fish, shrimp, crabs available for purchase THAT YOU TAKE HOME AND COOK FOR YOURSELF! The guy inside said we were the third couple to arrive today looking for the restaurant.

Ive picked up low country boil ingredients here several times. Always great seafood and helpful…read morestaff. Today I got takeout meals for the first time. Very tasty scallops and shrimp plates. And I appreciated the cardboard to go containers. Plenty sturdy enough for the food but environmentally friendly. Highly recommend.

Generations of this family have operated this Local…read morebusiness. Extremely knowledgeable, helpful, friendly operation. Great inventory of fresh caught fish. Shop local, keep these folks in business, here in Southport.

This is the best seafood market that we have ever been to in our entire lives! The sushi-grade…read moresalmon is awesome and the tuna is as well. Also, remember to get some local shrimp. The owner and staff are amiable and knowledgeable as well. This is a must-go place if you find yourself within 100 miles of the Southport, NC area. It is well worth the drive. Charles and Libby T.

From the moment we walked through the door , amazing . Clean , alot of staff present and smiling …read more Our server Jessie , adorable , efficient , attentive without being overbearing . The food .... FANTASTIC !! Portion size for price , perfect , flavorful and simply delicious . The menu has something for everyone . We will be going back and if you haven't been , I strongly recommend them .

Love Swain's! Food is amazing and the staff is friendly. One of our favorite places on the island.read more

Food was very good, the service was outstanding and staff was very friendly. Did a great job of…read moreexplaining how to cook boil.

This spot is fun for a quick and easy dinner option. You choose the boil and tell them the number…read moreof people, we selected the traditional. I enjoyed a beer while we waited which was not very long. We also left with a beer to use for our liquid to cook it in and cornbread muffins. The direction card made this so easy to cook. It took less than 30 minutes. The food was delicious and we devoured it all. Cape Fear Boil Company is a must visit in OKI.

Every time I purchase fresh seafood from The Market Place I am pleased with their selection,…read morequality and prices. While they may not have the most diverse selection, what they do carry is always fresh and of the highest quality. I am particularly fond of their locally caught shrimp and their tuna. Thank you for being a member of our community.

Really close to the beach. There was a really cute dog next to our table. We sat outside but there…read morewas also indoor seating. Your average burger and grill place. The kids meal comes with a free frisbee, which was entertaining. The food came pretty fast and was pretty good.

Came today with a couple of friends for the first time. Was greeted by three friendly people right…read moreat 11:30 when they opened. We sat inside. They got super busy as soon as we sat down we ordered the fried green tomatoes. They were a bit bland but tasted ok. I ordered the seafood pasta with garlic bread. It had plenty of scallops and shrimp and the sauce was devine! My friends had the haddock and said it was yummy as well. They have outdoor eating as well as a heated patio section. Decent sized bar too. Customer service excellent! Parking lot kinda cramped when it gets busy. I will be back for sure!

Excellent all around. Delicious food and wonderful service. We really enjoyed our meals - and…read morelemon drop martinis! Will visit next time we are in town

I had the Mermaids delight. The seafood was so fresh! The garlic cream sauce was perfect and…read morerich. Pasta cooked just right. I have not had such a great meal in a long time. Compliments to the chef.

Some of the best shrimp and crab cakes in NC. Self serve beer cooler is an awesome idea.read more

The absolute ONLY reason I'm giving 3 stars is because of the cleanliness of the restaurant and the…read morefriendliness of the staff. The food was a major disappointment. Crab cake was more like a flattened hush puppies with a few bits of crab in it. Ahi tuna was cooked to the point that it was grey, dry and flavorless. Potato salad was screaming for some seasoning. The cucumber salad was the best part of our meal. You place your order at the counter and then grab your drink of choice from the cooler. (I will say that they offered a decent selection of beer and wine). When you find a place to sit down they call your name and then bring your food. When you finish, you have to go back into the small and crowded ordering area and tell them your name and what you had to drink and then pay SO, needless to say, it took another 10 minutes to pay. It was a lot of work for a very disappointing experience.