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The Oyster Rock Waterfront Seafood, Calabash, NC

The Oyster Rock Waterfront Seafood

4.9
4.9
3560 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 53 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.

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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
  • Website
    http://theoysterrock.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Kevin Caulfield

Menu

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What 3,560 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Best Overall

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Best Service

  • 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

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Oyster Rock Waterfront Seafood offers a delightful dining experience with "fabulous food" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the Chilean sea bass and ribeye, praising the knowledgeable and friendly staff. With a picturesque waterfront setting, it's a top choice for special occasions or a memorable meal.

3,560 Reviews

  1. Johnna

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There was a good size crowd and the Service was outstanding as was the food. We had drinks, appetizers and mains and all were delicious.

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  2. Marni

    VIP

    Raleigh

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hands down My fav restaurant ever! I have been coming here for eight years. Always the best experience. Patrick the manager, and his amazing staff always deliver. Don’t miss out on this 5 star experience!

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  3. Wes

    Kansas City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love the place. Has been very consistent. Wish the ambient sound level was lower so it was easier to converse. Some of this is due to adjacent tables who don’t apparently get out too much! But really ya can’t go wrong!

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  4. Melody

    VIP

    Charleston

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always , everything was wonderful! It’s our favorite restaurant!! Jeff was superb as always . We met people at table next to us from our home state ( MD) told them what town from , and the one couple goes to our favorite restaurant there.. who knew? Small world.

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  5. Rebecca

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, ribeye was delicious. If you prefer fish,the grilled grouper with lemon dil is good also. Our favorite place to eat !!

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  6. Kelli

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent and consistent! We can count on the same food quality and service every time we visit.

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  7. Joe

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and great food. We both ordered one of the specials that were offered. Chilean Sea Bass was very tasty and cooked to perfection. Elks was also very delicious and had a nice crust on the outside. Our server Matt was on point relaying all of the specials and getting our drink order very quickly. Staff is very friendly and Patrick makes a point of visiting your table to ensure your experience is going well. Will definitely return soon to enjoy another great evening at The Rock!!

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  8. Elizabeth

    Cincinnati

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Love the food and service. Always 5 star. Enclosed patio noise level with large parties was unbearable

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  9. chuck

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    EJ our server was excellent. The food, the quality and the value is superb. Due to the open seating arrangement, it is often very noisy. One of our favorite places to dine in the Grand Strand area.

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  10. kelly

    Western NC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This isn’t your normal Calabash fried food. The menu may seem limited but the secret is in the specials offered each night. We had the sea bass and mahi specials the night we went, Another had the oysters. We all enjoyed our delicious food. The wait staff is amazing and the atmosphere is elegant. So thankful to have finally tried this special waterfront restaurant.

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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 3560 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 53 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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