The employees were very happy and eager to help me understand how to order. They made suggestions and they were very patient with me. The restaurant was VERY clean and organized. I went close to closing time and they didn't seem bothered at all. It has a family owned vibe (not sure if it is or not.) My food was very good! I had the grilled shrimp with veggies. It was blackened and garlic butter. I wish I had more corn and I wished the potatoes were bigger but overall it was AWESOME! I can't wait to go back to Raleigh just to eat here! read more

TrySeafood Cary - Seafood Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Received a gift certificate for this establishment I ordered lunch specials 1 shrimp with fries, shrimp jumbo in size well seasoned had fries with it, portion size 4 shrimp lots of fries, 2nd order catfish with fries, not the best that I've had, just ok. Not bad but not good, try it for yourself! read more

The environment was solid and very welcoming. The service was at an adequate speed and time. I wish the seats were a little farther apart. The crab poppers are very good and solid price. The quesadillas were a little too cheesy for me. I couldn't enjoy the salmon and onions and peppers as much as I would like. Also the fries could have been in some type of seasoning. This is a solid place to check out and worth a look. read more

TrySeafood Cary - Crab Poppers - Seafood Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Amazing hidden gym for seafood in the Tryon Woods shopping center where the Harris Teeter is. We loved their perfect Blackened Catfish, Lamb Chops & Grits, and Crab Poppers. Catfish was cooked perfectly. The lamb chops have this glaze which was beyond good, craving them as I type this review. Crab poppers were really good too, mix between crab and hush puppies. The Honey Butter Cornbread is the best I've ever had, so don't skip on getting it, it's like a mix between cornbread and cake. Food comes out hot and the owners are awesome and check if everything is satisfactory. Must try if you're in the Raleigh/Cary area. Check out @raleating on Instagram & TikTok for recommendations on Triangle food spots! read more

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Great food, friendly service. Everything was fresh and super tasty, a good sized portion for the money! And the honey butter cornbread is TO DIE FOR!!!!! Very satisfied, will definitely be adding this place to the regular rotation. read more

TrySeafood Cary - Grilled Salmon with 3 Shrimps, 4 Pieces Scallops, and Mixed Veggies Combo - Seafood Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Just what we were looking for as fellow New Yorkers. Our food was freshly made to made to order well seasoned and delicious. The homemade honey butter cornbread was amazing. We need that by the pan next time. The owners were warm welcoming and really nice. They also gave us some additional sauces to try with our seafood. This cute hidden gem reminds us of New York & is very family oriented and has great parking. We definitely recommend this place for good seafood. read more

TrySeafood Cary - 5 Shrimps & 3 Pieces Whiting Combo, Homemade Honey Butter Cornbread, homemade lemonade, and Shrimp & Seasoned Steak Fries! - Seafood Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Stopped by last Saturday for lunch with my mom and fell in love! The service, the food, the atmosphere was on point! The owners were super welcoming, friendly and helpful when it came to questions on the menu. We were able to place our order, grab our drinks and maybe sit and wait for 5-8mins before our Crab Cake Poppers came out! DELICIOUS yall, it's a fusion between crab cakes and hush puppies!!! My mom ordered the 3pc whiting and 5pc Shrimp Combo with slaw and she rated it a 11/10 !! I was able to taste a shrimp and that batter was on point, not salty at all but well seasoned just how I like it (I cant stand salty food whew). I ordered the snow crab legs cluster which came out beautiful with 3 clusters of crab legs (pretty pink color, full legs and fresh--those are key factors for good crab legs)! My platter came with corn, broccoli and their cajun butter sauce which was delish! The owner treated us to their homemade cornbread which was AMAZINGGGGG!! LONG STORY SHORT, yall go try this place! you will NOT be disappointed!!!! read more

The portions were generous which was great however, everything was HEAVILY seasoned--and I like seasoned food but this was way way too much. Just need to ease up a bit and it would be a go to spot. I had whiting, rice and collard greens. read more

My mother is super picky and loved the food from here. She had fried oysters, fried shrimp, hush puppies, coleslaw etc and said the food was well seasoned and cooked to perfection. I had whole snapper, collards and shrimp rice and my food was amazing as well. It was definitely worth the wait read more

TrySeafood Cary - Seafood Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Amazing! No complaints at all. The snapper is to die for! The flounder was awesome. Collard greens perfection! MacNcheese 2 thumbs up!

Second time visiting, both visits food was great! Owners and staff were friendly and patient when asked questions regarding the menu. Location is small wouldn't recommend big parties. read more

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Unfortunately my experience wasn't good at all. I had seen in previous comments someone mention the price being too high- but the food was good. I don't mind paying for food that is actually good, but that wasn't the case with my visit. We ordered shrimp, fish, and chicken (sides were Mac and cheese, fries, corn bread, & lemonade). The shrimp was the only edible part of the meal. I ordered catfish and got some other kind of fish that was bland/tasteless-. The chicken was over cooked-tasted like burnt oil. I was truly disappointed in the chicken because the price was so high (and not even edible) that we could have just ate Bojangles. We did not get the cornbread that was ordered, and the lemonade tasted like plastic kool-aid(they actually use a plastic container). The mac and cheese tasted like rice a roni packet season with cheese thrown in. The price and taste of the food didn't match at all. Spent $50- just to only be able to eat about 6 shrimp? The fries looked season-but tasted like nothing. read more

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Excellent food, going for first time I was amazed.... I tried fried jumbo shrimp w/ Catfish $21 and grilled scallops and shrimp w/steam vegetables $19 really delicious!! And the host is super nice .... Highly recommended it read more

TrySeafood Cary - a woman standing at a counter in a fast food restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Terrible... super deep fried garbage. There's plenty of good options in the area I wouldn't waste money on this spot, again.

I tried seafood, but was unimpressed. The fried shrimp tasted just like McNuggets... slightly different texture but with the coating overpowering any hint of shrimp. The shrimp and scallops combo was brutally garlicky, and the scallops seemed they had been cut in half height-wise. Clean enough, but small with the ambiance of a dive deli. The full menu is displayed on two screens that change pages pretty fast and leave no chance to ponder between two options, and they had no paper versions. read more

My first time here, I found this to be a small place with big flavors! Only 4 tables inside, but some outside tables are available. You go in and order from the menu that is posted on screens. There is a lot to choose from, but I got the cheese grits with grilled shrimp. The order came out hot and I was very pleased with both the grits and the shrimp. No baby shrimp here, these were big ones and done very well, not over cooked like some places. There was cheese in every bite, not just on top, so I ate the whole thing! Not normal for me, I usually leave some grits, but these were just too good. There is a steady flow of traffic here, but most people do take out, so dont be discouraged if you see a line. Only negative thing was they do not have brewed tea, and were out of the bottled stuff too. The service was wonderful, place is decorated nicely, and food was well done. I will go back and try more of their menu! read more

Great seafood, shrimp and fish are sooo good! Staff is really nice too. Space is a little small when dining in!

I love the customer service and quick responses when asking about the menu. The food came out very hot and delicious!!! 3 pc whitening & 5 Shrimp Combo a crunch with every bite unforgettable. I would most definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for hot and delicious seafood... read more

TrySeafood Cary - 5 Shrimps & 3 Pieces Whiting Combo with a side of Collard Greens - Seafood Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Some places just make you go mmm, mmm, MMMMM while you eat and this is one of them. We absolutely enjoyed our fried shrimp, fries, mac n cheese, and shrimp rice. Where other places can lack seasoning, TrySeafood brings the flavor, and we are all about it! We are happy to see this business in Cary and plan to be frequent diners. (To the owners, we met Carter while we waited, and he was an excellent host and adorable). read more

This place is a gem! I'm not sure how long it's been open but I recently tried it out and I thought the food was amazing! I tried a variety of dishes including both fried and grilled (blackened) fish and the grilled shrimp. At first I thought the prices might be a little high but once I saw the portions, I understood that this is a bargain! If you get any of the fish plates, you can probably expect two people to comfortably eat off one dish. The fried catfish platter that comes with 4 filets and fries was absolutely huge with each filet large and all four barely fitting inside the box. The blackened seasoning was very good as was the batter on the fried seafood. Overall a great place to visit and very easy to order online as well. Definitely check this place out! read more

August 2022: A returning customer and fan! I enjoy the blackened catfish very much with double steamed veggies, yummy! Plus the garlic butter a good addition and not overwhelming. The sweet plantains are so good have with vanilla ice cream. Try some other sides...the cheesy grits, wow, smooth, creamy, pleasant surprise. What is the Sunday special something with Turkey? I will be back.... July 2022: A first time visit and was not quite sure what to expect. Glad to have stopped in delightful surprise with fresh yummy food! Ordered the blackened catfish, with steamed veggies and asked for some grilled scallops and a mixed smoothie. Everything is made to order and worth the wait, quite tasty. The portion size is more than other area restaurants give and would be charged double the price for half the size. I ordered to go a few sides fries, whipped maple sweet potato, and plantains. All to go with my leftover blackened catfish. I was able to eat about a third of the fries before feeling full from my meal. I tasted the whipped sweet potato and plantains---all taste yummy! Everything I tried was wonderful and thank you for a pleasant first time experience at TrySeafood. I enjoyed my first visit speaking with the owners Gina and Scott, welcome to Cary! I will upload some photos soon. If you have not tried, give it a try you will be fans! read more

I really, really wanted to like everything about this place. To their credit, the service was excellent! The woman working out front was hospitable and so kind. We came here for the food though and it didn't live up to the 5 star reviews on Yelp. We waited 45 mins to get two po boys & a calamari appetizer. The calamari & shrimp in the po boy sandwich were both rubbery. I can only assume they were either overcooked or lower quality seafood. The po boy was drenched in sauce, to the point that I had to wipe the sides of the sandwich just so I can hold it without it slipping from my hands. There was more sauce outside on the bread than in the sandwich itself. The most enjoyable part of the meal was the pina colada slushies. Overall, two shrimp po boys, two slushies, and a calamari appetizer was not worth $75+ (tip included). How disappointing. read more

Ok at best. I ordered the grilled salmon's with mixed veggies, and my husband had fried shrimp with yams. My salmon was over cooked and hard, the veggies were okay. The fried shrimp were good, but my husband did not like the yams. He could definitely tell that the yams came from a can. Would I give this place another shot? Possibly, but I have no plans to make a drive to specifically for this location. read more

This restaurant is amazing. If you're in Raleigh, this eatery is a must. Th owner and staff are awesome as well. The food comes out quickly and hot.If you're in read more

The service was amazing! Michelle was so personal when I came in. She explained the menu to me and helped me make my selection. I ordered the surf and turf with the wings and the shrimp.... OMG! When I say they out their foot in it, it was so good. The food was seasoned and flavorful. I will definitely return. You can tell it was made with love. read more

Amazing customer service! Very welcoming and attentive. Food took a little bit to come out so next time I'd prefer to call ahead and pick up, but it was really delicious and the place was clean. Meal for two was $50 with tip, so it is on the pricy side for a casual restaurant. read more

TrySeafood Cary - Grilled salmon with mixed vegetables, fried scallops - Seafood Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Two words, SIMPLY AMAZING. That's goes for the staff and the food. My family and I stopped by because we saw that it was black owned, and we had to TRY. The service was lovely from the moment we walked in, they didn't rush us and walked us through the menu since it was our first time. Everything we purchased was really good. We purchased: Grilled Garlic butter lemon pepper snapper Fried Snapper was fresh veggies Shrimp scampi Fried chicken Crab cakes TRYs famous lemonade The food was so on point my little ones asked to go back the next day. read more

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Customer service has always been above expectations. The food is well-seasoned, fresh, well-cooked. The wide selection of seafood options is phenomenal. I look forward to visit as often as possible. Stop by & support this business! read more

The fish was *perfectly* cooked with awesome flavor. Veggies were great with the drawn butter at the bottom of the dish. Super tasty dish, highly recommend! read more

TrySeafood Cary - Blackened Catfish Veggie Bowl - Seafood Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

first time. service was great! food was good but so salty it was inedible. threw $40 in the trash. maybe try again, but I doubt. the only positive was Mac and cheese was good. the only thing to eat. threw salty away, made a sandwich. was really looking forward to good seafood. disappointing. read more

Food is delicious and the service is impeccable! I highly recommend trying fried catfish, blackened salmon, and all of the sides are tasty. My favorites are the yams and plantains. We visit once a week. read more

This place is amazing! Food for the body and soul. Fresh seafood, however you like it and cornbread like you never tasted!! Get up and get here, very small and cozy. Think of your favorite cozy spot for soul food and seafood! read more

TrySeafood Cary - Shrimp and whiting - Seafood Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Great food and service! Owners are cool and responsive to customers. Highly recommend the strawberry lemonade, banana pudding, and surf and turf meal. read more

Being originally from the coast of South Carolina, I'm a seafood lover. I'm also particular about fresh, tasty seafood, so I was pleasantly surprised when I dined at Cape Fear Seafood Company. I started with a cup of the crab and shrimp bisque which was flavorful but a little salty. My entree was a half serving of the Shrimp Scampi. It was on point. My friend said she enjoyed the Crab and Lobster Risotto. The servings are generous. Our server was pleasant and was able to give us recommendations. I'll definitely return. Note: The restaurant is in a very popular shopping center and we went for lunch before a holiday. Pack your patience finding a spot. read more

What a great place to discover. During a recent trip to Cary, NC we were looking for a decent place for seafood and happened to read positive reviews on Yelp for TrySeafood. The place is tucked into a strip mall on the corner of Walnut Street and Tryon Road. We decided to eat in, but most of the traffic seems to be take out. I had the 8 piece Jumbo Shrimp and my wife had fried shrimp and scallops. Both were excellent and more than sufficient for our appetites. We talked to the owner as we ate and discovered most of his recipes come from his wife's family in South Carolina. Will definitely put this on our list of places to return to when we make a return trip back. read more

Great customer service and the food is absolutely delicious. I would highly recommend this restaurant

Visited this place for the first time today with family and it won't be the last. Everything from the food, service and cleanliness of this establishment was impressive. The owner was nice and really appreciated our business. Now about the food. They have the best fried catfish and Mac & Cheese in the area and my 6 yr old son agrees. If you are in that area you should give this place a try as you will not be disappointed. read more

Sandwiched between an açaí bowl place and a gym, this gem was unexpectedly outstanding! 1. Service was so friendly and attentive! 2. Food was perfect. I had the bang shrimp appetizer. The breading on the shrimp was just right and tossed in a spicy sweet sauce. Probably the best hush puppies I've ever had. Husband had the wings tossed in buffalo. He said they were just the right amount of spicy and super crispy breading. Honey cornbread is an absolute must. It's unlike any I've had before!! We can't wait to go back and try more items from the menu. read more

I went on 05/10/24. The service was quick. My husband's catfish and coleslaw were seasoned well and tasty. My son's rasta pasta was delicious. However, my shrimp and grits was not good at all. The portion size was great but the grits and shrimp had NO SEASONING!! The grits had absolutely no salt. The grits and shrimp tasted like cheesy water. My hubby said the broccoli they had in the middle smelled foul. Super disappointed in this dish since it cost $15 and I ended up having to eat part of my family's dinner. I will not order that again. read more

I hesitated in submitting this review because I want them to do well but I've been there twice in the past month and the wait was entirely too long both times. We ordered 5 piece catfish at 7:17 pm after waiting 10 mins to order. After repeating my order to 2 ppl 3 times, the manager asked for my receipt to give me a credit but they hadn't printed it and said they'd give it to me. Another lady and I saw an order that had been there on the counter for awhile. The young lady called me up for my order which was the one that had been sitting there for at least 10 mins but she swore it had just come out. I left at 8:05 pm with whiting not catfish and no credit to my card because the owner said I misunderstood her. This was a wasted 30 minute drive from Raleigh! Really disappointed! read more

TrySeafood Cary - Seafood Near Me - Cary, North Carolina