I was a little surprised i guess. Didn't expect what I got from a chain, but very satisfied, ordered the fried shrimp! How nice had fried shrimp everywhere so my expectations are always high! May sound weird but two things I check first! Cole slaw and tartar sauce! Are the fresh, homemade and cold! I hate when the Cole slaw sits under the heat lamp! Well a+ on both! Cole slaw was awesome and Cole slaw tasted homemade. Now the shrimp! Plentiful and perfectly battered and fried ( they call it calabash down here) was not disappointed ! I would recommend to stop by! Shout out to Morgan my bartender! Great Job and so personable! Kudos for making an traveler welcomed read more

Casual waiting with napkins, utensils, packaged saltines, moist toilettes, and sauces at each table. Waitress was pleasant and provided recommendations. She was busy but still helped refill water. Was surprised to have pleasant live music on Friday night that wasn't too loud for conversations and also enjoyable. The food overall was solid. The clam chowder was the favorite thing we ordered, though a little over-seasoned and heavy on the salt. The fish and chips basket had great hush puppies but only the batter of the cod was flavored, not the cod itself. The low country boil was solid but not impressive. The corn was boiled and not flavored. The shrimp was fresh. Overall the environment was fun and vibrant. A nice place for a fast casual meal with solid seafood. read more

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Raw bar was top tier! Good size portions for other food. Very friendly staff. Great happy hour deals. Will definitely be back.

Visiting out of town, this place was recommended for seafood. Nightly specials and live music were nice. Oysters and fish & chips were good. Only 4 stars due to ambiance/cleanliness. Overall good. read more

As I write this review tears are rolling down my face. I don't like Shuckin Shack bc that would be an understatement. I LOVE Shuckin Shack...best food/best service (today they even had a live singer and her voice was so angelic that I thought "this is what heaven feels like" read more

When I walked in, it wasn't crowded like everyone else in the area due to the Ironman event, so I quickly got a seat at the bar. I ordered a half dozen oysters and a tea. It took forever to get the drink and finally got the raw oysters. They were good, so I decided to order another half since they don't have grilled fish. It took forever, and I asked for the check with my 2nd order, because I knew it Was going to take a while. I was there over an Hour and a half without a refill or service. The service is why the lower scores, so if you don't mind the service, the food is good! read more

Shuckin' Shack - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Oysters were great. Surprisingly, the less expensive happy hour oysters were even better than the CB oysters. Great selection of beer, lots of local brews. read more

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I'll start this by saying I NEVER leave reviews, but I feel like this is necessary for public safety. This happened on 3/21/26: Me and a friend ordered 1lb of crab legs. ($40) They served us spoiled crab (smelled like ammonia) that was immediately swarmed by flies. Indoors. The woman who sat us pushed alcohol on us hardcore. Makes sense now. We literally said "Nah, we have to drive" and she openly pushed harder and encouraged drinking and driving. Terrible sales tactic. Terrible ethics. The only positive is the waitress who immediately gave us a refund, no questions asked. It's concerning that she wasn't surprised, but still. You'd think a beachside restaurant would serve fresh seafood. Edible, at least. This is a restaurant impossible candidate, no question. Insane. read more

I should've took pics of the food, but I was too busy eating it LOL. Anyway, I went here while on vacation. I forgot to read the reviews beforehand, but thankfully this place was DELICIOUS. I would definitely return anytime I vacation here. My friend got a buffalo shrimp wrap which was huge and she said it was amazing. I, on the other hand, decided to create my own meal. I got half dozen chargrilled garlic parm (I believe was the name) oysters, steamed shrimp, and a side of smoked sausage and potatoes. Pros: Nice environment for the time we went Shrimp cooked perfectly. Not overcooked at all Oysters were so good. Loved the scallions on top which gave it another level of flavor Smoked sausage was plentiful considering it was a side and made an abundance of flavor burst on my tongue. I'm salivating just thinking about it LOL. Great customer service! Very friendly Cons: The potatoes were bland and absolutely no seasoning, but I didn't even care because everything else was delicious. read more

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Everything was fresh and delicious! We had wings and the shrimp skillet for the app, crab legs, and then the steam pot. The service was great, drinks were perfect, we'll definitely be back! read more

Food was amazing!!! And the live music was on point!! We have the best waitress!!! If you haven't tryed the cold crab dip you are missing out!!! Amazing!!! And let's not forget the coleslaw!!! We try to go every time we go to Wilmington!! It's a must!!!! Food was soo good this time I didn't even get a picture!! read more

Had lunch here with 5 friends, and it was very good. The oysters were fresh and the seafood was delicious. We enjoyed our meals in this rustic bar/ restaurant. read more

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Updating my 2019 review. I do love this location and have consumed a lot of food and adult beverages here. When they are on, this place is 5 stars. Unfortunately, I have seen more than my share of inconsistency when it comes to the drinks and food. The Saltmarsh margaritas are damn good. So is the Shark Attack Bloody Mary. However, on more than one occasion, I have gotten very shitty drinks here. I think it has to do with the bartender you get. My last Bloody Mary was like drinking motor oil. I was like the mix was jacked up (too thick). Similar situation with some of the food items. The Ahi Tuna appetizer is damn good, however I have also gotten this dish (more than one occasion) where it was tough and stringy. I will still come here. Like I said, when they are on, they are on. Lots of TVs to watch the games. Great draft beer selection, with several local selections. Nice outdoor seating in the front and back. Food menu that will appeal to about everyone, except perhaps some vegans. Very nice oyster selections. read more

Shuckin' Shack - The Greggah - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

All around just "OK." One pound of steamed crab legs with corn was $36 market price. Server thought that 1/2 pound of crab legs = one cluster. Felt a little mislead when I ordered a pound and received 4 clusters (I just wanted 2). But in the end I'm GLAD I did, because the crab legs were all I could eat. Corn had no seasoning and tasted like water. It would be a good idea to include palatable sides (potatoes, sausage) considering the cost. read more

Shuckin' Shack - 1 lb steamed crab legs - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Like I said, we ended up going back the next night. We had another great experience, especially our server who was great. Unfortunately I forgot her name but she took care of us on the patio Saturday night. We got 6 raw oysters, which were just as great as the previous night and at $2 each a great value. We also got 6 grilled oysters for $2.50 each: 2 each of cheddar jalapeño, garlic Parmesan, and the seasonal which was elote. They accidentally brought out 6 elote which they let us eat and brought out the other 4 shortly after. I usually prefer raw over grilled and in this case this held true. Wasn't too crazy about the grilled. The toppings were meh. We enjoyed a nice bottle of starborough Sauvignon blanc for $28. We also ordered the Greggah which was a classic lobster roll that was fantastic. Overall: a great place for good seafood at a great price. Especially the raw oysters and daily specials stand out. There's finer seafood dining around but it will cost double. If good food at a good price is what you're after, then this place is it. Between two people we spent about $175 total on two dinners and didn't hold back. Would return again read more

Shuckin' Shack - Raw oysters - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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I've eaten at this restaurant several times and it is always the best food in downtown Wilmington! The shrimp skillets and shrimp tacos are amazing! You can't go wrong with their margaritas! Makena was an excellent waitress! Definitely worth a trip!! read more

We hadn't been here in years and forgot just how great this low key restaurant was! We will come here again for great food, great service and a laid back casual atmosphere!!! The same oysters, we paid $2 for are $4 a piece up the street! This was definitely a winner and we will be back read more

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This place was great. We had started bar hopping around but randomly took a detour to get oysters hahaha. I ordered the michelada and it came with an oyster. Really good but I had to add some hot sauce cus there was a strong tomato taste even though I had added lime. My friends and I split almost two dozen oysters and some snow crab and it was soooo delicious. For some reason things were saltier in the east coast but that's okay. Service was great, the bartender helping us was so fun! I had fun here and the rest of the night went well! read more

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The oysters were so small and tasteless. The Mahi fingers were the size of my pinky and tasted like cardboard. Don't waste your time here. Go somewhere else. My wife got the wings and they tasted like they had been in the fridge for a long while. read more

We got 4 scallops as an app. 30 min to sear. We shared a bucket of seat food. Corn was mushy, i felt the flavor lacking. We picked old bay. Hubby loved it. I think Cook time was the biggest issue.... The pot to me was cold but hubby said it was all god. read more

Shuckin' Shack - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

We enjoyed the oysters and drinks. It's sort of a hidden spot while walking down the street. I liked the atmosphere of the service and food was good. read more

I really love the atmosphere in here. The main dining area and bar is totally beach themed and laid back with cool lighting. They have an amazing back deck that looks out over Downtown and you can people watch from the front outside area. The place is not as clean as I would have liked it to be. And although my server was very nice, she failed to remove plates and glasses from my table the whole time I was there. I had the Shark attack which is their Bloody Mary. Honestly, wasn't a big fan. The ahi tuna appetizer was good, not great. CB salts oysters were delicious and only $2.00. They have a pepper relish and horseradish that it comes with. The shrimp scampi flatbread was decent. All in all, much better raw bars in town but still a cool place. read more

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I was visiting Wilmington for New Year's. And actually added the spot twice. The service was unbelievably good. Folks just went out of the way to be nice and kind. The oysters were amazing. Nothing too fancy just good food at a reasonable price. The ambience is a beach vibe. read more

We ordered the char grilled oysters and they came dry and definitely not char grilled. I mentioned to the server and she said the oysters were cooked separately and put in a salamander. She did not refer our complaint. The chowder and fish and chips were tasty. read more

Excellent place, excellent service. Love the freshness of the seafood. Love the prompt service of the bartender. She was amazing and on top of us. Loved it. Great ambiance with TVs, live music and great guests at bar. Will definitely come back again. Loved everything all around read more

Awesome sports bar in the heart of downtown. We came in on a Saturday afternoon and we were sat immediately. We started with a sangria and a beer. The sangria was very well made and the local brews I tried were pretty good. I had a half dozen oysters and the lobster roll (The Greggah). The oysters were definitely fresh and delicious. The lobster roll, although very small, was to die for. I'd say it was served on a hot dog bun (around 4"), but had plenty of lobster in it. My wife had the wings and the quesadilla. Both were amazing. Out of all the sports bars I've tried in downtown, this one definitely wins due to the excellent food. Service was super awesome even though they were slammed. We'll definitely be back! read more

Shuckin' Shack - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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In summary, I recommend. Pros: nice beach ambiance, attentive service, good food. Oysters FRESH! Fish and chips was yummy. Fish portion was small. Slaw was fresh. Fryin' pig (kielbasa sandwich on brioche) was also delicious. Steamed peel and eat shrimp with old Bay was just as good. Shrimp size was big. Cons: small space, not meant for large parties. Limited amount of seats. Fortunately in the off season, our wait wasn't very long. read more

It's pretty rare that I come across places that give me a foodie experience I'll never forget about, but Shuckin' Shack is one of those places. My friend and I ordered 36 oysters (yes, you read that right), lobster roll, and a shrimp po boy burger. All the food was delicious. My only complaint was that my corn side was frozen before they steamed it, so it wasn't very sweet. My lobster roll was on a buttery and toasted roll. It was so delicious. The lobster was also seasoned perfectly. I loved my friend's shrimp burger. They mash all the shrimp into a pattie, and I wasn't expecting that at all. However, the burger was incredibly delicious. The oysters were also so good that we initially only ordered 6, but we came back later that day and ordered 30 more. Our waitress was so kind that she brought my friend's dog a bowl of water. It was such a wonderful experience to sit outside on the patio and eat food while watching people pass by. I am really going to miss this specific location, but I'm glad that I always have something to look forward to whenever I visit North Carolina. read more

Shuckin' Shack - platter of oysters on ice - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Had 2 dozen oysters at the bar and everyone thought they were delicious especially for the price! $2 oysters. Bar staff was extremely friendly as well. read more

Shuckin' Shack - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

I was surprised at the new feeling throughout the place from the hostess to the rear outdoor seating, it seems like everything has been stepped up a bit in the past month or so. I live just a couple blocks away so frequent shuckin' shack for their local oysters (today had CB's, mamas, sounds and bays) but with all of the new places it's been a couple months. The menu has changed and I think most obvious of all the staff has changed. The hostess was warmly welcoming and I cannot say enough about our waitress and even another waitress stopped by to see how we were doing. I have been to the front Street downtown Wilmington location no less than a dozen times in the past year and I've always been happy but this was by far my best visit. Is there new management or ownership that anyone knows of? read more

Shuckin' Shack - Cape Fear River - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Had a nice dinner at Shuckin'Shack. It was there lobster Valentine's special. The place is very cool with a full service bar. The service was excellent. The server was always around asking if we needed anything. For the food, the special came with a Maine lobster, corn, and coleslaw. The coleslaw was very good, however, the corn was very soft and mushy, and not that great. Still eatable. The lobster was exceptional, it was very good. I'll be back again, maybe I need to sub out the corn for something else. Overall, it was an enjoyable night, and food was very good, except the corn :) read more

Shuckin' Shack - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Great seafood! Great customer service. We cannot wait to go back next week! The steamed oysters, shrimp and clams were the best I've had in a long time. read more

Great find in historic downtown Wilmington! This was the best deal for the best food (oysters of course) during our entire trip! Seek and you shall find - oysters during happy hour!! We ate oysters on the half shell and clams (also the special of the day). Highly recommend this place! read more

This place is amazing. Large open area for sitting spacious bar with ample seating. Outside seating in the front and huge deck out back. Their prices were amazing. Specials everyday of the week. Oysters $1.75 Tacos $3.00 ( mahi, tuna, oyster, shrimp ) Margaritas $4.00 Happy Hour 4-7 M-T Music on Fri and Sat night Great people and delish food. Causal relaxing atmosphere. read more

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We loved the outdoor area. We ordered oysters and shrimp. All so tasty. Our waiter seemed to be new. A little bit in a rush.

I came here with my friend for a crab leg promotion that we read about online, only to find out they were doing an even BETTER promotion. All you can eat crab legs for $35. When I asked the server if this was a new regular thing, he said he wasn't sure and that it was new. Also, they took our $10 off coupon from the Attractions book, which made it an even better deal. They brought a pound of crab legs and a side of hushpuppies to start. Refills were in half pound increments. I felt like I got a good value after eating 2 lbs. My friend managed 2.5 lbs, which was impressive. I barely touched the hushpuppies. The crab legs were cooked well and were easy to crack. Some of them could have been cleaned off a little better before cooking, but they were still pretty easy to eat. Service on this visit was speedy and courteous. On a prior visit, it took about an hour for our food to come and our server ignored us. I'm hoping my latest visit is more emblematic of how they do business. They have single stall, unisex bathrooms. Overall, I'm a fan of this place. read more

Shuckin' Shack - Crab legs and Hushpuppies - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Good food, good atmosphere, great for afternoon lunch or dinner spot, we will be back for sure!

So glad Shuckin' Shack survived the COVID shutdown especially after hearing Dock Street Oyster Bar did not. The steamed oysters are always on point. The numerous offering of hot sauces allows for some experimentation, too. The broiled scallops were flavorful, hearty, and juicy. Definitely recommend! Didn't care for the creamy, lemony sauce that accompanied. Added nothing to the scallops flavor, either. Bypass it and enjoy the natural flavor of these scallops! The crab balls were okay. They were fried well, but I would have preferred a lump crabmeat inside inside of a mashed potato-type texture. Great selection of beers on tap including locals. Wish the restaurant was bigger so we could get to the food quicker but that's also part of it's charm. Can't go wrong at The Shuckin' Shack in Wilmington or Carolina Beach! read more

Shuckin' Shack - Many more taps - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Oh my! We went here whilst at the Azalea festival this weekend. We were seated outdoors which was nice as we could see vendors and all sorts of activities happening on the street. We ordered a painkiller and I was excited about getting something really tasty and delicious. Once the beverage came which was served in a Guinness glassI was floored! Who serves a painkiller cocktail in a Guinness glass? Sigh immediately I was stunned. Moving forward it wasn't a painkiller cocktail at all. It was nothing more than a Guinness pint glass filled with pineapple juice and nutmeg dashed atopNever I have I been more disappointed in a cocktail. I also noticed that most of the drinks were served in Guinness pint glasses and perhaps it was because they had nothing else. I feel that cocktail beverages should be served in the proper glasses. ‍ read more

Shuckin' Shack - Just ordered their #Painkiller adult beverage lets give this one here a try - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

The crab and shrimp were delicious. Everything was seasoned perfectly not salty.. just delicious flavor. The service was impeccable.. the ladies were kind, quick, efficient and super helpful with their suggestions on helping All 7 of us order what we truly desired within a reasonable cost... Yes I recommend... the ambience very nice..a little small but easy to get around... so not bad... happy vibe.. friendly people.. delicious and superb meals for 7 of us.. cold slaw was so good... I'm a cold slaw lover... this one was memorable read more

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