We had a fantastic experience at Cape Fear Seafood! The food was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. I ordered the blackened catch of the day tacos, and they were delicious--the fish was seasoned just right, and the mango salsa gave them the perfect fresh, sweet kick. The side salad was crisp and fresh, and everything came out quickly. The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. It's easy to see why this place is so highly rated. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area. Highly recommend! read more

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Heard this is the place for quality seafood in Leland. Finally went here with the family last week. The waitstaff is very friendly, so that was nice. The fried okra did not taste fresh at all, kind of mushy and didn't have parm on it, 4.5 out of 10. The mussels were a HIT!! Great flavor, lots of buttery sauce, 9.0 The roasted red pepper and crab bisque had a really nice flavor, but alas, there was about 2 teaspoons of crab in it. So sad, 7.0 The shrimp and grits tasted good, but that's a high bar, being you should be making a great shrimp & grits if you put it on your menu in this part of the country. It's not near as good as I've had around here, but still, 7.0 Both the girls had the salmon with risotto. Risotto was good, but both pieces of fish were overcooked. If your a seafood place, cooking the fish correctly is a must. Sorry, 5.0 My son had the flounder and, again, the crab tasted like it was canned and the fish was overcooked, 4.0 Since Yelp only has 5 stars instead of 10, I had to mark down so people wouldn't think it was a good meal. 3 out of 5 is just above average. Sorry Cape. read more

Came yesterday for lunch around 11:30. I opted to sit outside since it was a nice day. Tyler was being trained by another waitress. He was super friendly and accommodating. Had grilled shrimp which was overcooked but still ok to eat. Fries and spinach great as always. They checked on me often. Ice tea was good as well. Spoke with Daniel about having our car club meetings/lunch here as well. Tyler definitely gets 5 stars. read more

Cape Fear - Grilled shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Belville, North Carolina

My partner and I shared a nice New Years meal here. First off, I want to point out that the service was great, and the restaurant has a lovely and fun atmosphere. However, I think the food was a bit underwhelming. I got the saltimbocca while my partner got the broiled seafood platter, and we shared crab legs. The crab legs were pretty good.. I think crab legs are overpriced in general, but I was craving them for a while, and the price here was fair. I wish there was some way to keep the meat hot throughout xD I actually loved everything about the saltimbocca except the fish. lol. It was pretty overcooked, and I honestly forgot it had prosciutto until I looked at other reviews post meal. I think the broiled seafood platter had potential. The scallops were cooked perfectly, but the other seafood was lacking a bit of flavor. We also agreed that the asparagus was undercooked. I think the best prepared part of our meal was actually the hush puppies. Was just passing through Wilmington, so probably won't get a chance to come back. However, the hush puppies were so well fried, I wish we had ordered some fried seafood instead. read more

Cape Fear - Seafood Near Me - Belville, North Carolina

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Yes I went for my birthday. I had the most amazing seafood dinner ever. I was completely satisfied. The server was fantastic. The place is clean and very inviting. I would not hesitate to visit again. Make reservations because the restaurant is packed every nite. read more

Had an awesome dinner with friends while visiting Leland. It was on a Friday night around 7 PM and the wait was about 30 minutes. The restaurant is very clean and cozy. There was ample parking and the ambiance was of a higher end restaurant. The service was good. Food came out quickly. Our waitress was friendly and prompt. She kept water glasses full and checked on us frequently. She made recommendations and seemed knowledgeable about the menu. The food was absolutely delicious. While they have a small beer menu, the selections are good. We ordered some calamari with marinara sauce. The sauce was one of the best I have had and had a sweetness to it. We also ordered hush puppies. They were very hot and crispy outside with a tender and tasty inside. For dinner I had the Lemon Pepper Scallops. They were perfectly cooked with just a slight blackened seasoning and a lemon butter sauce. The risotto cakes were good but not as good as the creamy risotto my wife had. My wife and I also split the Pot au Chocolat which was very tasty but thick and rich. It could have been split among all four of us as a bite or two was all that was needed. A side note.. the waitress mentioned their shrimp and grits were rated top 5 in NC. Our friend tried them and was not disappointed. He said they were the best he has had. read more

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I visited this small chain in NC during a recent work trip. Their main menu has a lot of good options. They also have a seasonal menu with food and drink choices. During my visit, they had 3 fresh catches: salmon, mahi and swordfish. I ended up ordering the grilled swordfish with asparagus and green beans. It wasn't exactly cheap. For starters, they give you French bread at the beginning, which is a small section of a loaf. Their loaf has a much smaller diameter than French bread served in seafood restaurants back in Louisiana or Texas, for reference. The rest of our table ordered the fried dishes and a grilled Mahi. Everyone pretty much cleaned their plates so it seems everyone enjoyed their food. I didn't notice gumbo on the soup menu, but then again, NC isn't exactly the south. Their dessert menu, which was tempting, had 2 choices for chocolate lovers. My clients say they have several locations in NC, 3 of which are in the Wilmington area. read more

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A very nice and convenient seafood joint with good service, a wide variety of menu items at a reasonable prices. I'd probably start off by recommending having a reservation but the wait for a table isn't too bad. They are conveniently located close to a few area hotels which is nice for the weary traveler. I will say that the food is decent and good although not jaw-droppingly amazing. I'd definitely return again next time I'm in the area. read more

This place has the best food, shrimp and grits and crab cakes, along with the crab leg special on wednesdays

Best restaurant already in the Southport area. It just opened and I was very pleased with the service and the food did not miss a beat from all there other restaurants. read more

My review is not about the food. It's praise for how our problem was resolved. A few months ago we experienced a problem with our bill, which was partially our fault. When our charge account came in we noticed a problem; I called and they had the manager call back. Courteous and resolved to our satisfaction! I compare that to a restaurant in New Bern that served my wife a meal that she was unable to eat and the waitress and manager could care less. He stated "that's the way we've made that since we opened years ago". Well, we've eaten that food in several places and NONE ever made it that way. The second was in Wilmington. When I complained the manager said "why don't you show us how to make it". May I add neither my wife or I are "fussy" diners So, Five+ stars for Cape Fear and I just made a reservation for my party of four. read more

Sent in with no reservation on a Sunday night, was told there was a one hour wait, but was also kindly told there were plenty of seats at the bar, so we sat there. Very nice service from the pleasant and attentive women bartenders. Corvina was one of the catch of the day specials (two of three - corvina might have been fresh, the other two choices were almost certainly frozen) and I ordered it grilled. It was perfectly cooked and delicious - excellent. My friend said the chowder was not good. The salad greens were ok. Dressing was good. Fries were great. Ambiance was typical for a mid-level restaurant in a retail district - fine, clean, not memorable. For the area, it's probably a 5. I'd go back. read more

I have been a frequent customer here for several years. I live very close in Waterford. The service and quality has been going down for the past 4 to 5 months and today it has caused me to write a review. I went in for lunch and sat at the bar. There were only 2 customers at the bar when I sat down at 12:05. The bartender, Shayna was great as always. She is very quick to get your order and very friendly. She put my order in within a couple of minutes, Shrimp Tacos and a cup of soup. The soup came out within minutes. A few other customers came in as I was waiting and everything seemed good. I waited and waited and waited for my order as other people started receiving their food, people who came in 10 minutes after me.... Shayna went back to check on my order twice and was very polite and went out of her way to try and make it right. She said it would be here soon. I finally told her to cancel it as I had to go. She was kind enough to not charge me for the soup I ate. As I was walking away they came out with my order in a to go container. I don't know what's changed up there but someone needs to be aware and make some changes so we can start enjoying it again. read more

Cape Fear - Seafood Near Me - Belville, North Carolina

I have been there several times in this past year. 6 months ago it was much better than recent so I don't know if maybe they have a new cook? A couple of other friends have voiced the same opinion but of differemt locations. The Servers have have been great. I would say the food is just OK. The ambiance is just OK as well....this location could be updated. read more

We tried Cape Fear for the first time this week. The food was excellent. Our server was incredible. My Father lives in Leland so we visit often, we will definitely be returning read more

We made a late reservation and it seemed all the staff seemed tired. We waited 15 minutes for an already open booth. I asked twice for malt vinegar, grated Parmesan cheese and bread. My dish was a glob of pasta with minimal seafood. The hush puppy order needs to be half of what they serve - who needs that many carbs?! Even the hostess seemed annoyed when we reminded them as we couldn't get the attention of the server. They need to follow-up after a meal is served to make sure it's acceptable. We didn't even have salt and pepper on the table. read more

Best restaurant in Leland! Love the food! Our server Zach was wonderful, knowledgeable about the menu. Service was right on! read more

We love this place! Just moved to the area and love the food and attentive service. Shayna the bartender is fast and friendly!!

I've tried this place three times now and I'm still not impressed with the food. The salad was heavy on the dressing. The "comeback" sauce on the sandwich was weird and didn't actually come on the sandwich or on the plate, I had to ask for it. The fries had some seasoning on it. The drink was amazingggg. I would go back for drinks and desert but entree wise I've given up. read more

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My friend took me here while I was visiting Leland NC in January 2024. The. Food. Was. AMAZING!!! I ordered their famous shrimp and grits. Ate every last drop. It was creamy and smoky. I was only sad that there was barely any bacon in mine. The crap dip and pita chips were amazing. Super creamy and decadent. They also have complimentary bread and whipped butter. Their apple cider cocktails were delicious! The blueberry dessert was perfect. Not overly sweet and the blueberries were fresh. The salmon pasta was creamy and super filling. It needed some salt and pepper tho. All in all, I highly recommend this spot. Can't wait to come again and try something new when I'm in the area again! read more

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Service was great! Food was very tasty, fresh and well prepared! If you are in the area you must give this place a visit you won't be disappointed read more

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Food and service was wonderful! I had the grouper tacos twice in one week. Once for lunch at the Cape Fear in Leland and then again at the Cape Fear in NMB. read more

Don't come here hungry. A sweet nice hostess, and server, bless their hearts. Décor was okay but ours was a worn an a bit dirty table. That said the rating was based on the meal... that I didn't eat. Shrimp and grits. $15 for 5 quarter size shrimp and maybe a cup of grits . The dinner is 8 shrimp and I'm guessing more grits??? for $20 or $17. The meals are portion controlled per the manager... so I'm guessing the very best in thawing. Very disappointing. Previous reviews mentioned zucchini fries... nope, not served. Nor is bread. I had such high hopes. read more

Food was AMAZINNGGG. The shrimp tacos were some of the most delicious I've ever had and the crab cake sliders were cooked the perfection. We also had the crab dip and Caesar salad which both came out phenomenally. The service was extremely quick and staff were super attentive. Cute ambiance with a southern feel. Will be back plenty! read more

The food quality is consistently good and delivered by a very professional and courteous staff. Keep up the great work while providing great food and service to the Leland area. Thank you read more

Always great food and service! Love the shrimp and grits! Our go-to restaurant in Leland.

Love, love, love this place. The food is outstanding. You cannot go wrong with anything you order from the lunch menu, brunch menu, or the dinner menu. So many options....I need a sampler plate!! The staff is amazing!! read more

Solid 4.5 Went with a large group (without an advance reservation) and they were so great and even split our check 5 ways. We ordered: 2 fish sandwiches, shrimp and grits, the fried platter, fried shrimp, chowder, red pepper & lobster bisque, salads, shrimp tacos, fish tacos, sliders. I ordered an appetizer as my entire - steak tips & grilled shrimp with chimichurri and it was great! The steak was tender and the shrimp cooked perfectly. There wasn't a single person who wasn't happy with their order. Also god the hush puppies which were great! read more

Their tacos were the best ive had in a long time. Everybody was friendly and made feel welcomed. Establishment is clean.

I came in and was informed they let go of my favorite waitress! Laura was amazing!! So unfortunate for you all.

My mother and I eat here almost weekly, never had a meal we didn't like. Pricing is very fair for what you receive. Service is always outstanding, Angela and Grace are two of our favorite servers. Can be busy at times, I'm sure because it is that popular. Highly recommend. read more

Quaint restaurant with delicious food. I really love fish tacos and the Cabo tacos at cape fear did not disappoint. I had the blackened haddock tacos. They include a fresh, crisp salad with corn and black beans. I plan to go back for grits and shrimp, one of their signature dishes. The food was priced well for the quality and quantity of food. They also gave daily drink specials. read more

Cape Fear - Cabo Blackened Fish Tacos! - Seafood Near Me - Belville, North Carolina

The food is good. No complains here and the staff is always gracious and fantastic. But some people need to stay home because when they drink alcohol it brings out the worst in them. So rude and incomprehensible . When you go out be kind to everyone or stay home. It's a reflection on you not the other person. read more

The food & service has been excellent since they opened years ago! I have Never had a disappointing meal nor have I heard of any complaints. You can't go wrong to eat a meal here! Good food sometimes takes patience but is worth waiting for every time! read more

This place is a must anytime we visit my family. The location is perfectly placed on the way to Wilmington from Leland with plenty of parking. This location has great indoor and outdoor seating too. The wait staff are friendly and have great suggestions if you can't choose from their abundant selection. I typically get the fresh catch grilled with their creamy risotto and green beans for sides. It never disappoints. read more

Cape Fear - Seafood Near Me - Belville, North Carolina

Great meal on a weekday night, terrific midweek specials for $80.00 for a two for one meal with wine one appetizer, entrees & dessert!?

It's not a fresh seafood restaurant. We asked if the fish saltimbocca dish could be prepared without the prosciutto on it and were told "no", that is how it comes prepared, which screams pre packaged frozen meal. We ordered 2 large roasted red pepper lump crabmeat soups and a large salad with blackened chicken. The soup bowls were less than half full, and the crabs must have swam out of the soup pot before it finished cooking because there was NO meat in it. The soup was so salty we almost couldn't eat it - I mean it made me pucker up - Im sure I'll have double up on my BP meds later tonight. The large entree salad was only marginally bigger than the small side salad. The added on chicken was a thin little half of a breast fillet , for the extra 8.99 you would expect a reasonable amount of chicken . The water tasted like it came from the bar soda gun that is overdue for a cleaning. Server Zack was terrific. Restroom was clean. read more

Cape Fear - Salad - Seafood Near Me - Belville, North Carolina

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Amazing food. Service is top notch. It can get a little loud and it's cozy at times. The portions are more than adequate and I am a stout guy. read more

Food was ok. My dinner was cooked perfectly and flavor was ok, but the other three meals were not great. We were greeted by a very friendly lady and seated right away. Server started out good, but I think she may have been responsible for too many tables. As the evening went by she seemed less enthusiastic about being there. Great location so will probably give it one more try. read more

Came here to eat a couple of nights when looking at Wilmington as a place to potentially relocate to. Great atmosphere and service, food and cocktails were excellent and the locals were all friendly. We'll definitely come again and could see this becoming our local read more

Cape Fear - Seafood Near Me - Belville, North Carolina