Seafood Restaurants in North Carolina – Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Seafood Restaurants in North Carolina

When Guy Fieri brings his red Camaro rolling into North Carolina, he knows he’s in for some serious seafood. The Tar Heel State has delivered 10 flavorful stops for Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives between 2010 and 2026, with 9 still serving up the goods today. From the coastal charm of Wilmington and Atlantic Beach to the unexpected mountain seafood scene in Asheville, these joints prove that North Carolina knows how to do fish right.

With an impressive average rating of 4.5 stars, these restaurants have earned their stripes. Leading the pack is Huli Sue’s in Asheville, pulling in a remarkable 4.8-star rating with their creative takes on coastal cuisine. Down at the beach, Amos Mosquito’s in Atlantic Beach (4.7★) and Ceviche’s in Wilmington (4.7★) keep locals and visitors coming back for more. Whether you’re craving fresh-off-the-boat catches in Nags Head or unexpected seafood gems in Charlotte, Guy’s North Carolina seafood trail offers a delicious journey through some of the state’s most flavorful kitchens.

Huli Sue’s

Huli Sue’s

Still Open

Asheville, North Carolina

★★★★☆ 4.8
Episode 575: Southern, Sweets, and Spam
AmericanSeafoodBBQ
Amos Mosquito’s

Amos Mosquito’s

Still Open

Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

★★★★☆ 4.7
Episode 492: Eastern Southern
AmericanSeafoodSouthern
Ceviche’s

Ceviche’s

Still Open

Wilmington, North Carolina

★★★★☆ 4.7
Episode 367: Lights-Out Latin
AmericanMexicanSeafood
Tortugas’ Lie

Tortugas’ Lie

Still Open

Nags Head, North Carolina

★★★★☆ 4.6
Episode 204: Layers of Flavor
Seafood
Cabo Fish Taco

Cabo Fish Taco

Still Open

Charlotte, North Carolina

★★★★☆ 4.5
Episode 105: Bringin' It Home
MexicanSeafood
Something Fishy Seafood Restaurant

Something Fishy Seafood Restaurant

Still Open

Wilmington, North Carolina

★★★★☆ 4.4
Episode 369: Seafood and Savory
Seafood
Krazy Fish

Krazy Fish

Permanently Closed

Charlotte, North Carolina

★★★★☆ 4.4
Episode 280: Indulgent Dishes
SeafoodAsian
Black Pelican Oceanfront Restaurant

Black Pelican Oceanfront Restaurant

Still Open

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

★★★★☆ 4.4
Episode 199: Land to Sea
Seafood
Cravings

Cravings

Still Open

Duck, North Carolina

★★★★☆ 4.4
Episode 195: Far Out
AmericanSeafood
Outer Banks Brewing Station

Outer Banks Brewing Station

Still Open

Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

★★★★☆ 4.2
Episode 191: Pubs and Grub
Seafood