The Oyster Rock Waterfront Seafood

4.9

3613 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 70 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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Location
9931 Nance St, Calabash, NC 28467-2715
Phone number
(910) 579-6875
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Parking
Executive Chef
Kevin Caulfield

Popular dishes

What 3,613 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Coastal North Carolina
Best Overall
Coastal North Carolina
Best Service
Coastal North Carolina
Child-friendly
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

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The Oyster Rock Waterfront Seafood offers "terrific service" and "authentic coastal seafood" with "huge portions." Guests rave about the "best dining view in the entire Grand Strand" and its "beautiful setting." The restaurant is praised for its "exceptional personal service" and diverse menu options, making it a "local gem."

3,613 Reviews

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Stewart
New York City48 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the most delightful server and the food was excellent. We all really enjoyed ourselves and would come back again without hesitation.
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Tricia
Raleigh6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing food and service. We always come early for a cocktail by the water.
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Greg VIP
Charleston19 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I say it every time we go that from the time you walk into the door till the time you walk out the door fantastic experience. Jeff is absolutely a wonderful person and is who we always ask for. What a great person he is and truly loves his job. The food is absolutely fabulous always.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Authentic Calabash restaurant with great southern hospitality.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We love this restaurant !!!! The cocktails are phenomenal, food prepared fantastically, the service (Jessie) was absolutely wonderful, she treated us like we were the only table there. Loved her. OVERALL A GREAT EXPERIENCE!!!!
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PamR
Greensboro1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The seafood, as always, is amazingly prepared! I highly recommend!
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Tonya
Raleigh3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was awesome and the food was fantastic.
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Amber
Charlotte2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I enjoyed dinner with my daughters tonight on the patio. Our dinner was delicious. The blackened grouper with mango salsa was amazing but I came back for the key lime pie. (: Our server, Carlo was wonderful. He definitely went above & beyond to provide us with excellent service. See you in July!
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our food and our server were outstanding. We will be back!
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Gr8tdinner
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lawanda was great as always. Great food and drinks. Great time.
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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 3613 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 70 times today

Google Map for The Oyster Rock Waterfront Seafood

9931 Nance St, Calabash, NC 28467-2715

Additional information

Phone number
(910) 579-6875
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Parking
Executive Chef
Kevin Caulfield

The Oyster Rock Waterfront Seafood

Make a booking

Additional information

Popular dishes

Oysters

Rock Those Oysters

He & She Crab Soup

Menu

What 3,613 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Oyster Rock Waterfront Seafood offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Oyster Rock Waterfront Seafood restaurant rated?

Is The Oyster Rock Waterfront Seafood currently accepting bookings?

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