A small,but intimate place.The food was delicious.Our waitress was Jennifer/Jenn ! She made sure we were taken care of & wasn't impatient bc we took a while to make our choices .What really impressed me was Chef Keith Rhodes coming out to thank us for coming & encourage us to come back ! He even asked where we came from . read more

The food was - inspired. Every bite was a taste of North Carolina- in its most delicious essence. We were a private party. Shrimp and creamy stone ground grits were delightfully studded with slow cooked ham and topped with a complementary gravy. A spin on the Jamaican beef patty arrived in a flaky pastry, atop the foil of mango purée. Collards salad!!! Chiffonade cut- thin ribbons of the leafy green are - yes please! Studded with more of the slow cooked ham and spiked with apple cider vinaigrette. These folks know their Southern ingredients and how to make the humble into the sublime.... Focaccia bread baked in house hosts smoked - trout- I believe and it's roe with dill and lemon feta to anchor it- what did I do to deserve this? But- I must do much more of it because The Catfish! Fried with a light, expert hand so the tender, moist white meat of this humble favorite reminds me why I love it so- humble? Well it's been elevated beyond my childhood by more perfectly cooked shrimp and tantalizing blue crab.....enriched with a simple but elegant lemon beurre blanc...I'm transported... Desert? Banana Pudding with Sea salt and caramel to nudge it beyond mere mortals to heavenly Voyce. Run. Don't walk. Make a reservation. Your menu will vary but expect an experience that your taste buds will thank you for Service is gracious hospitality- not stiff but friendly and easy. You're comfortable here. You won't want to leave- but you need to make room for others who deserve to experience this as well. Oh yes! read more

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A girlfriend and I came to Voyce for lunch in March, when this restaurant was still pretty new. We'd heard good things and wanted to try it. We were seated right away near the front window which is really fun because you can see everyone walking around the Front/Water/Market area. Our server, Amy, was really nice and attentive. The restaurant is small with a bar towards the back, very intimate dining experience. We were told by Amy that a number of menu items were no longer available that day- only reason for 1 star down. We had lunch at 12:30pm so it wasn't a late lunch. I'm assuming since they were new, working through supply/demand for lunch was happening. I ordered the seafood fried rice which was a large portion and absolutely delicious. My friend ordered the catfish tacos. She said she has literally never had catfish tacos as good as these. They stayed crispy the entire time we were eating and were not too heavily coated and fried. You could taste the freshness of the fish. With the seafood fried rice, there was so much delicious seafood in the dish that it really required no soy sauce or anything. I'll definitely go back to try more dishes! read more

Voyce Bistro - Seafood fried rice - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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This place makes you feel like you're eating dinner with family. Everyone was extremely welcome and super nice. The restaurant is very small, but I'd consider it cozy and comfortable. We ate at the bar and the conversation with the bartender was great. Our reservation was late, around like 8. The appetizer we wanted ran out as well as the main courses. Additionally, the food took extremely long to come out. Id recommend coming earlier in the day to ensure you can get menu items that you want. The chef gave us a complimentary watermelon ceviche as an apology. I ordered the crab cake sandwich, while the cake was mostly lump meat, it was thin. The bread overpowered the crab cake. The seafood rice tower was really good and I would recommend ordering it! read more

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I went with a girlfriend for lunch for the first time but wasn't very impressed. Prices were very high and the menu was limited in my opinion for things I would want to try. I had the Wagyu burger which was good but nothing epic. It would not be my first choice to visit again. read more

Four of us dined at the Voyce Bistro last night. I made reservations for 6pm. It was our first visit and absolutely not the last. The place is small and accommodates 24 guests (if I counted the number of seats correctly), four of which are barstools at the counter, and 4 against the wall on the right as you enter the restaurant. It's has an upbeat atmosphere along with a friendly staff. Service by our waitress Jennifer was wonderful. She told us the evening specials (there were several) and answered some questions we had. Both of us couples ordered the octopus salad, which was one of their specials. The octopus was perfectly cooked, tender, and not tough. It came with pickled onions, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, etc, in a delicious tangy sauce. With this, we were served crackers that were deep fried, perfectly crispy to top with this salad. This was excellent! I ordered the shrimp and grits (one of the specials of the evening), which came with nice plump shrimp, chopped bacon, seafood mushrooms, fresh dill, sliced celery, thinly sliced onions and a brown gravy. All of these flavors and textures worked so well together. My husband had the fried fish, which was catfish. It came with thin fries and a salad. He said he finally knows a place he can go to for a good fish sandwich. Our two friends ordered the crab cake sandwich with fries, and the jerk shrimp sandwich with fries. We all raved about the food at how delicious our meals were and how fresh were the ingredients. Portion and Price: We all felt our entrees were the right portion for the price (my husband and I brought home leftovers), but we felt the amount of octopus was on the small side for two people to share but we were so glad we ordered it. All in all, we all agreed we had an excellent dinner. Looking forward to going back soon! read more

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Called ahead 3x, but no one picked up. Luckily, it did not take too long for my order to be done, less than 15 minutes. They almost had a full house when I arrived around 12:45pm on a Wednesday. Parked in the nearby 30 minute free parking garage down on Market Street. Nice location of the restaurant, right by the corner of the Riverwalk. Restaurant itself is fairly small, but they made the best of it by putting as many seats as possible. Watch out for the small step after you enter from the front door! Ordered to-go the air-dried local country sausage and grilled salmon sandwich. The sandwich was supposed to come with fries, but they were out so tator tots were substituted. The country sausage was salty, crispy, and tasty with the side condiments slicked gerkin pickles, pickled onion, creole mustard, and pimento cheese. The grilled salmon sandwich was also good, salmon was not overcooked and there was plenty of remoulade with possibly hint of horseradish. It was served with a slice of fresh lemon but no pickle was found, which was listed on the menu. Tator tots were just as good as Mess Hall's tator tots - crispy and salty. No ketchup was provided, so ask for that if you want it. Overall, I was full and could not finish everything. I would have been satisfied with just the salmon sandwich by itself. The staff member that helped me with my order was nice, but did not know much of the menu itself or inform me fries were out of stock. Unknown answers were remedied by the staff member asking the chef himself. Didn't see any high chairs so call ahead to see if they have any - if they pick up, that is. read more

The food and the ambiance was amazing! The service from the staff couldn't have been better...it was also great!!!

My favorite spot so far in my year+ of living here. Staff went above and beyond, had a salad compliments of the chef, and ate the best lobster in my life. Every dish was incredible, the atmosphere is very pleasant, good for either a romantic dinner or a casual meal. I would recommend this to anyone. The chef opened this bistro after 15 years of another successful restaurant, his experience shines in every bite. I cannot give this place enough praise. read more

Voyce Bistro - Lobster Tail (took a bite of rice before the picture so it's not as perfect looking as it was!) - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Food was visually beautiful. "And tasty, too!" (Much better than Vita-Meat-a-Veg-amen #ILoveLucy) Service was superb. Everyone who spoke to us was great. read more

Chef Rhodes's forte, in my opinion, is in the subtleties. For example, the Cole slaw is just a little different, but a whole lot better. The soup, just an unbelievable melding of flavors. The catfish was beautifully cooked, and had no "catfishy" overtones. And it says a lot about Keith and his approach in that nearly his entire staff came with him to the bistro from Catch. The only one who didn't was the bartender, because Voyce is currently only beer/wine. BTW drink prices are really reasonable. So if you want to experience masterful cooking at a reasonable price, you'll want to visit. Not for the ambiance, which really isn't bad, but for the food and service. read more

Unbelievable service! The food is absolutely some of the best in ALL of New Hanover county!! This almost historic location has been turned into an amazing atmosphere of beauty and talent!!! An absolute most for guests in our city and Locals alike. Well done yall! Well done!!!!! read more

Our waitress, Jennifer R., was kind. She shared her knowledge and provided great customer service. The food was out of this world. The presentation was beautiful. My husband & I both thoroughly enjoyed our meal and left happy. It was a great birthday dinner! We will be back! read more

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The food was outstanding, as was the service. Very small restaurant, but lovely ambiance.

Stopped by as part of the Taste Carolina food and beverage tour. Met the chef, he was so kind and authentic. Tastes included blue crab claw, and baked oysters with collard greens as well as shrimp & another appetizer. Accompanied by prosecco to cleanse our palates, it was the perfect taste of Voyce. We'll be back for a full dinner soon! read more

The food was excellent. The servers were spot on. Just know it is on the small side(seats about 30) , so it can get a little loud. Make a reservation. It is worth it. read more

Attentive staff. Food was delicious. Owner/Chef personally came to our table to inquire on our satisfaction. Great date night atmosphere.

Just got back from a great dinner at Voyce. We loved it. The food was fantastic, the service perfect, and the vibe was just right. We were fans of Catch, so was glad to see them reform as Voyce. We ate well tonight! Went with the house catfish and fries, the bacon and scallop fried rice, a sweet potato brûlée and a Caesar salad. Finished off the night with a coconut cake. A+ all around. read more

Amazing, flavorful great food!!!!! I had the shrimp and grits ( and I'm a shrimp and grits snob) it was crazy how good it was, crème brûlée sweet potatoes out of this world. Brussels sprouts just crazy. It's a must visit when you are in the area. read more

EXCELLENT LUNCH! Really nice atmosphere, great service and our lunch was delicious! Everyone is very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend!! read more

I had an amazing experience at Voyce, I was a big fan of Catch and was not let down by the new restaurant. Chef Rhodes continues to amaze with his talents in the kitchen. I had the whole fried flounder with plantains and salad. My wife had the shrimp and grits, they were low country style with a delicious gravy on top. We both shared the crab fried rice and Jerk shrimp sandwich. While everything was flavorful and did not disappoint, in my humble opinion the fried flounder and jerk shrimp roll were standouts that I could eat single every day. I can't wait to explore the rest of the menu and specials. read more

The food was beyond delicious and the waiter Robert is first class! Thank you for a wonderful evening!

Wonderful food and an excellent quality! Service was great as well. Definitely will be back!

Great experience at this new restaurant. Great food, warm atmosphere, top-notch service! I cannot consume seafood but ordered the most delicious hamburger! We will be back! read more

Chef Rhodes is that guy. Dare I say, best meal I've had in Wilmington so far. Carefully crafted menu with LOCALLY sourced ingredients. The flavors were incredible. The meal was comforting and the atmosphere was intimate. Such a kind wait staff as well. read more

Voyce Bistro - Seafood Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Had dinner at the Voyce today and it was superb. The food and service was great. Plus the atmosphere was nice. It's small but you don't feel cramped. The portions were good. read more

We celebrated my wife birthday at Voyce Bistro. Everything was extremely good. The food, the service and the atmosphere. I highly recommend you try Voyce Bistro out. read more

This establishment is everything you would expect from the award winning Chef Keith Rhoades . We had the best time tasting various appetizers and then ordered the Jerk Shrimp roll and the Crab Cake sandwich. Everything was prepared perfectly, the service was great and it is very reasonably priced. Definitely will be going back soon.. read more

Everything was great! I had the crab cake sandwich and it was rich with crab meat. My hubby had the fried oyster sandwich. The bun was overflowing with perfectly fried oysters. The service was wonderful. Worth our trip downtown and we will be back. read more

Mostly fried food, not enough options for grilled food but fish, side salad wasn't a traditional side salad, they were out of mussel this day. I won't be going there again. It's a new restaurant, not impressed. The ambiance in my opinion is the ONLY thing that was good. read more