3 Best Seafood Restaurants in Durham, NC

Expert-recommended Top 3 Seafood Restaurants in Durham, North Carolina. All of our seafood restaurants actually face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence. You deserve only the best!

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BONEFISH GRILL DURHAM

7820 NC 751 Highway,
Durham, NC 27713 Directions

Since 2000

Specialities:

Bang Bang Shrimp Tempura Crunch Sashimi Tuna Crispy Calamari Crab Cakes Imperial Dip Blackened Chicken Egg Rolls Steamed Edamame Corn Chowder and Lump Crab Tomato Bisque Bonefish House Salad Classic Caesar Salad Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad Chilean Sea Bass Atlantic Salmon Bourbon Glazed Salmon Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos Cod Imperial Fish and Chips Pan Seared Blackened Ahi Tuna Unicorn Fish and Shrimp Scallops and Shrimp Scampi Pasta Pan Asian Butterfish Parmesan Crusted Rainbow Trout Lobster Ravioli Creamy Tomato Salmon Linguine Twin Cold Water Lobster Tails Creamy Tomato Shrimp Linguine

" Bonefish Grill Durham offers hand-cut and wood-grilled specialty dishes. The restaurant managing partner is Remington Jarrett. They sources the locally crafted selection of dishes made with the freshest, highest-quality ingredients. Bonefish Grill Durham special for classic and signature hand-crafted cocktails. They prepare the Linguine Del Mar, which consists of mussels tossed in a white wine butter sauce over roasted scallops and shrimp linguine and topped with freshly grated parmesan and diced tomato. Bonefish Grill offers curbside catch, outdoor dining, table reservations, brunch, catering and Wifi.

2026 Highlights: The restaurant Atmosphere offers an upscale yet casual ambiance that is trendy, cozy, and family-friendly. "

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License #00198121AJ-997

Menu:

FROM THE SEA:
Bourbon Glazed Salmon $28.30
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos $20.50
Cod Imperial $27.50
Fish & Chips $21.30
Pan Seared Blackened Ahi Tuna $27.50
Unicorn Fish & Shrimp $26.90
Scallops & Shrimp Scampi Pasta $26.30
Pan Asian Butterfish $28.90
Grilled Scallops & Shrimp $29.70
Parmesan Crusted Rainbow Trout $26.90
Lobster Ravioli $31.90
Creamy Tomato Salmon Linguine $24.90
Twin Cold Water Lobster Tails $44.90
Creamy Tomato Shrimp Linguine $24.90
Blackened Baja Fish Tacos $22.50
Starters & Sharing:
Bang Bang Shrimp $14.50
Tempura Crunch Sashimi Tuna $14.90
Crispy Calamari $15.90
Crab Cakes $17.30
Imperial Dip $15.50
Blackened Chicken Egg Rolls $12.50
Steamed Edamame $8.50
SIDES:
Broccoli $3.90
French Fries $3.90
Garlic Whipped Potatoes $3.90
Jasmine Rice $3.90
Coleslaw $3.90

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Contact:

(919) 248-2906

Mon-Thu: 11am - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 11pm
Sun: 11am - 9pm

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SALTBOX SEAFOOD JOINT

2637 Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard,
Durham, NC 27707 Directions

Since 2012

Specialities:

Black Sea Bass Blue Crab Clam Snapper Tilefish Triggerfish Yellowfin Tuna Grouper Spanish Mackerel Mahi Mahi Oyster Shrimp

" Saltbox Seafood Joint is a buzzy counter-serves a popular roadside shack known for their local and seasonal seafood. The restaurant's Chef and Owner is Ricky Moore, and he is awarded as Best Chef Southeast by the James Beard Foundation. The restaurant has beautiful patio space and plenty of seating indoors. Saltbox Seafood Joint's tarter sauce is homemade. The restaurant's recommended dishes are honey hush puppies, flounder platter, fried catfish plate, fried fish, and more. Saltbox Seafood Joint offers take-out, plenty of parking, dine-in, and outdoor seating options for customers' convenience.

2026 Highlights: The restaurant operates as a fast-casual, counter-service establishment specializing in fresh, seasonal North Carolina seafood. "

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Menu:

Grouper Bites $22
Trout $21
Shrimp $23
Flounder $23
Scallops (Bay) $20
Spicy Mahi $23
Oyster $23
Catfish $18
Crabcakes $22

Contact:

(919) 237-3499

Tue-Sat: 11am - 8pm
Mon & Sun: Closed

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MAYFLOWER XVI SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

3742 Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard,
Durham, NC 27707 Directions

Since 1980

Specialities:

Grilled White Fish Regular Grilled White Fish Large Grilled Fillet Catfish Regular Grilled Fillet Catfish Large Grilled Trout Regular Grilled Trout Large Grilled Salmon Regular Grilled Salmon Large Grilled Popcorn Shrimp Regular Grilled Popcorn Shrimp Large Grilled Jumbo Shrimp Regular Grilled Jumbo Shrimp Large Jumbo Shrimp Scampi Sauteed Regular Jumbo Shrimp Scampi Sauteed Large Grilled Fresh Deep Sea Scallops Regular Grilled Fresh Deep Sea Scallops Large Garden Salad Grilled Chicken Salad With Cheese and Bacon Grilled Salmon Salad With Cheese and Bacon Grilled Jumbo Shrimp Salad Spaghetti With Meat Sauce

" Mayflower XVI Seafood Restaurant offers a wide range of steamed, fried, and broiled fish dishes, steak, and pasta. The restaurant has a secluded room that seats 60-70 for a party or meeting. The second party area that seats 30. Mayflower XVI Seafood Restaurant's dining options are lunch and dinner. The restaurant features a television and stereo system. They provide kid’s choices. The recommended dishes are french fries, chicken tenders, fried flounder, flounder, fish, hushpuppies, jumbo shrimp and garden salad.

2026 Highlights: Their dishes are available for takeout and pickup, with plenty of parking options and a variety of vegetarian choices. "

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Menu:

APPETIZERS:
Bowl Of Clam Chowder (New England) $6.99
Fried Pickles $7.99
Loaded Potato Skins (Bacon, Cheese, Sour Cream) $9.99
Fried Cheese Sticks (8) (With Marinara Sauce) $9.99
Chicken Wings (10) $16.99
SALADS:
Garden Salad $5.99
Grilled Chicken Salad With Cheese & Bacon $13.99
Grilled Salmon Salad With Cheese & Bacon $14.99
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp Salad (8) $14.99
GRILLED PLATTERS:
Grilled Chicken Platter (1 Piece) $13.99
Grilled Chicken Platter (2 Pieces) $16.99
Chopped Steak With Grilled Onions $13.99
Grilled Flounder Regular $17.99
Grilled Flounder Large $20.99
Grilled White Fish Regular $17.49
Grilled White Fish Large $18.49
Grilled Fillet Catfish Regular $17.49
Grilled Fillet Catfish Large $18.49
Grilled Trout Regular $17.49
Grilled Trout Large $18.49
Grilled Salmon Regular $17.99

Contact:

(919) 401-9888

Mon-Thu: 11am - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 9:30pm
Sun: 12pm - 9pm

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