We came across this quaint little spot near the boardwalk. We had the oyster trio and it was hands…read moredown the best in the area. service was quick and friendly and they are attentive. We ordered cocktails too and our bill was $57. Comparable to other local spots. Highly recommend and sit outside for the people watching!

If you're even thinking about seafood, do yourself a favor and go to The Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar…read more Everything we had was absolutely on point. The raw oysters were incredibly fresh, the steamed oysters were packed with flavor, and the mahi fingers were perfectly cooked--crispy on the outside and tender inside. The crab dip? Easily one of the best I've had--rich, creamy, and loaded with flavor. To top it all off, we washed it down with their in-house made sangria, which was the perfect refreshing finish. You can tell they really care about quality here. Great food, great vibes, and definitely a spot we'll be coming back to. Dena and Stephanie are the best so perfect place to eat.

Great local spot for fresh off the boat seafood. Stopped in and they had a wide selection of fresh…read moreand local seafood.

Pulled up today outside the door after 5pm to nip in the store for 2 mins to get fish. The car park…read moreis empty, when I was greeted in a unfriendly manner with an individual saying " you can't park there Mam" . This is off season a empty car park with no customers. Yes there is a sign post that you can not see from the entrance not to park where I parked unless you get out of your car but you can not see it! Due to the hostility of the individual, I got in my car and drove to Seaview to get my fish. I am a local and try to support local businesses. Well, you have lost my custom! Bye, bye Blackburns. Too well off to let me nip in to buy fish after 5pm today. In comparison I got a warm welcome and smile at Seaview! They got my business!

My husband and I stopped in for the first time during my birthday trip, and we had such a great…read moreexperience. The restaurant was busy, but the staff was incredibly accommodating and welcoming. It happened to be our server's first day on the job, and she could not have been more friendly or attentive. We tried several of the recommended dishes, and the crab dip was the best I've ever had! I also really enjoyed the gluten-free pasta. As someone with a gluten allergy, I really appreciated how many gluten-free options they were able to accommodate. Everything we had was delicious, and we look forward to coming back again.

Yummy food with friendly service. The happy hour specials are amazing - great way to try out menu…read moreitems to see what you like best. Or if you're looking for something lighter. My husband had the happy hour Mac and cheese, and the shrimp and grits. I ordered the lobster ravioli and the Caesar salad. I was so intrigued by the crispy tuna roll I also ordered one of those. The Mac and cheese is absolutely delicious but contains bacon. The shrimp and grits were very complex - smoky, cheesy, savory, super tasty. The Caesar salad was the only slight miss for me. It was a bit heavier than I'm used to from the fried croutons. The lobster ravioli was delicious. The crispy tuna roll was fantastic - truly delicious. It has a slight spicy kick to it, and the pickled vegetables on the side balance everything out. For drinks, we had the Carolina mai tai and the virgin painkiller. The drinks are amazing, and I loved the presentation.

Love this place! Great view and new renovations are amazing. Great food and service - a must if you…read morelive or visit CB!!

Clam chowder was not great. Cream had separated, was not fresh. Oysters were okay…read more Drinks were good! Server and staff were awesome. Did not want to order more food after eating the clam chowder. It sort of turned my hunger off knowing how long it had probably been sitting in a hot pan.

Food - Fantastic! Never had a bad dish Service - so nice…read moreevery time Ambiance - Great Entertainment!! Love this place!!

Great outdoor patio with live music and plenty of patio space for the pups. This is a huge…read morerestaurant where you can come for a meal or stay all afternoon and be entertained with live music. I ordered the blackened fish sandwich with fries and a side of hush puppies. Great meal and a relaxing spot to enjoy the afternoon. This is a very dog friendly establishment.

Easy website to order from and helpful storefront staff. They also sell some local beer. Followed…read moreinstructions and dinner was done in 30min and was very good. What fun! Suggestion to provide fun plastic bibs it adds to the experience!

This was our second year in a row ordering from Cape Fear Boil Company, and just like last time, it…read morewas a fantastic experience. While they don't offer dine-in, their carry-out steamer pots are the perfect way to enjoy a coastal boil from the comfort of your home or vacation rental. We ordered The Traditional pot, along with cornbread muffins, which were absolutely delicious. The ingredients were fresh, the seafood was well-seasoned, and the portions were generous and filling. Liam helped us during pickup and was great, he walked us through the cooking process, answered any questions, and made sure we had the instructions. His attention to detail and friendliness added to the overall great experience. It's a fun, easy, and consistently satisfying meal that you prepare in the comfort of your own space without any fuss. Cape Fear Boil Company has quickly become a tradition for us, and one we look forward to every year. Highly recommended!

Stopped in for a couple of drinks. Service was good and prices reasonable. We were there off season…read moreso it seemed more like a local's bar but that could be different in season.

This restaurant replaced cross-eyed crab restaurant at the boardwalk. It's a small restaurant, but…read moreit was quiet, not busy when we arrived at 6:00 p.m. on a Friday. I enjoyed my grilled catfish sandwich seasoned with citrus. You can also change the seasoning to Old Bay or Cajun. The catfish was tender and had great flavor. The thick cut fries were crispy. The sandwich could have been a little more filling. After eating the sandwich and all the fries, I felt satisfied. My partner thought the buffalo sandwich was good, except it had too much blue cheese for his preference. He liked the bloody Mary's. Unfortunately, no dessert options at this time. But there are plenty of dessert options at the boardwalk. The meals were a bit pricey, $14 each. Granted, it is on the boardwalk. There is also an extra charge for using credit card. For our bill with two bloody Mary's, it was an extra $1.72. Our waitress was great, friendly. Karaoke is every Saturday night.

A great place to eat!…read more Me and my parents came here for lunch as we heard it was highly rated. Getting there was a little tricky but that was the GPS' fault. It has a nice big parking lot and we were shocked that on a Thursday afternoon, it was packed. When we walked in, we were greeted nicely and seated at a booth. The booth was nice and spacious. The table was clean, silverware was mostly clean, and there was salt, pepper, and I believe paprika shakers already on the table. One thing that impressed me heavily, is that there was a napkin dispenser already on the table. I can't tell you how frustrating it is when you have to ask for more napkins at other restaurants, and your server is nowhere to be found, or when they bring you some, but it's not enough. This is huge for a food critic like myself and this should be the standard at all restaurants. Our server was nice. She was knowledgeable about the menu and honest about what was good and what wasn't as popular. The food was good! I got the swordfish tacos with garlic mashed potatoes and a side of baked mac and cheese. The baked mac and cheese was excellent (it's quite big! You may want to make that your only side or share it with someone). The garlic mashed was good too. The swordfish tacos were good, but would've liked a little more meat in there. Still, flavor was great. My parents both got lobster rolls which they liked and my dad got the crab chowder and he said it was fantastic. Their chowder's is what they are famous for; will try that when I go back. Server was attentive, brought us refills and did an overall great job. Food is reasonable priced too and it looked like the store manager checked up on us a few times which was nice as well. Overall a great seafood restaurant to eat at. I recommend going if you are in the area; would like to go back in the future!

The atmosphere might be nice but set your expectations low when it comes to the mixed drinks…read more I'm convinced the restaurants policy stating no refunds on mixed drinks is because they are that bad. We ordered painkillers and it was missing a key ingredient, the coconut puree. When asking the manager about it and expressing our concerns about the drink not being made correctly, he reiterated the restaurants policy of no refunds on alcohol. When told him the drinks were missing a key ingredient, he brought out shot glasses of coconut puree syrup instead of having the bartender fix them. Not a good service experience.

Delicious food & good portion sizes. Tofu tacos were excellent, my husband and son loved their…read moresandwiches and the French fries were so good.

Really enjoyed my visit to The Sandspur! We had family in town staying in CB and found this place…read moreon Yelp. Loved the vintage interior design - it really felt like you stepped back in time. The food was all great, but we especially loved the goat cheese queso. Service was great as well. We'll be back!

This is a nice restaurant with a chef and a bar area, outside seating. The staff is super…read moreprofessional and accommodating. The menu is exquisite. We will be back again. We had to use an app/ barcode to park on the City streets. We split the Seafood plate, side salad and Cauliflower appetizer. They give you some hush puppies to enjoy. Relaxing vibe in an old house converted to dining rooms.

Food - okay, but not for the price. Service - super slow. I…read morefelt bad for the waiter. I don't know if it was the kitchen or what, but the place wasn't packed and our server seemed very overwhelmed. Drinks - dont order the mixed drinks Ambiance - Fantastic!! The main reason we went but we will not return for the other reasons.