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The Oyster Rock Waterfront Seafood, Calabash, NC

The Oyster Rock Waterfront Seafood

4.9
4.9
3446 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 37 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to The Oyster Rock, a family-owned and operated waterfront Calabash seafood restaurant specializing in excellent seafood and raw bar items, mixed with a flavorful variety of mouth-watering beef, chicken and pork dishes, along with sandwiches and burgers all prepared in house every day using only the freshest and finest ingredients from local and regional suppliers and the beautiful Atlantic Ocean right outside our doors.

Overlooking the scenic Calabash River and its pristine estuaries and relaxing atmosphere, The Oyster Rock provides the most amazing view around, from our indoor and outdoor seating areas and bars featuring more than 24 domestic and imported beers on tap, 30 wines by the glass and a delicious collection of specialty cocktails.

If you would like to order carryout, orders may be placed by calling 910-579-6875.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Oyster Bar, Low Country
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (910) 579-6875
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Kevin Caulfield

What 3,446 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Best Overall

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Best Food

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Best Service

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Best Ambience

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Best Value

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Hot spot

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Great for scenic views

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Lively

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Seafood

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Oyster Rock Waterfront Seafood in Calabash, NC, offers a memorable dining experience with "great food, great location, and wonderful staff." Consistently praised for exceptional service and "fantastic" dishes like Chilean sea bass, it's a popular choice for special occasions. Guests rave about the "gorgeous setting" and "top-notch" service, making reservations a must.

3,446 Reviews
  1. Greg

    Charleston

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about oyster rock is awesome. I cannot stress how wonderful every aspect of this restaurant is.

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  2. Kristen

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing! Food and service were on point. My favorite restaurant in the area

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  3. Karen

    Raleigh

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous in all aspects, as usual! Joe, our server, was very attentive - thank you!

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  4. Bill

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    We were seated outside the kitchen. I spent the evening having waiters carrying large trays over my head. Waiters station was right beside our table. Our waiter had a group of golfers that took up most of his time. Usually we have a fantastic night at Oyster Rock…. But not tonight

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  5. Kristen

    Raleigh

    88 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! This is our favorite restaurant when we come to the beach. It is always delicious with great service! The staff is friendly and personable.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best experience at Oyster Rock! The food, atmosphere and service is 10/10!

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  7. Chesley

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service has always been excellent. Food is excellent but expensive. The ambience isn’t bad but it’s nothing special; being waterfront helps. Can be loud at times which is amplified as they maximize the seating capacity. Reservations are strongly recommended. All in all a good place to eat.

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  8. June

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service consistently excellent. Daily specials are amazing! Drinks were excellent as well. Never disappoints when we eat and the oysters are amazing.

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  9. Suzanne

    Charleston

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for Thanksgiving dinner and it was incredible. The price fix menu had a few options that made everyone happy. The best part was our server, Jessica D., who was one of the most attentive and kind servers we have ever had.

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  10. Wendy

    Charleston

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoyed dining at Oyster Rock! It's one of our favorite places. The food was delicious, and the service was wonderful! I had the best Miso Soy Chilean Sea Bass! The view was beautiful! The general manager Patrick and his team did such a great job keep Oyster Rock running at its best! We highly recommend Oyster Rock for special occasion, family dining, special date night, and many more. You will not be disappointed!

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FAQs

The Oyster Rock Waterfront Seafood offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (910) 579-6875.

The Oyster Rock Waterfront Seafood is rated 4.9 stars by 3446 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Oyster Rock Waterfront Seafood

9931 Nance St, Calabash, NC 28467-2715

Additional information

  • Area
    Calabash
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Oyster Bar, Low Country
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Executive Chef
    Kevin Caulfield
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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