Caribsea Restaurant

Emerald Isle, NC · Seafood restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Emerald Isle
#16
of 35 restaurants
City Percentile
50%
rating percentile
Address
Caribsea Restaurant, 8921 Crew Dr, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
Phone
(252) 424-8400
Website
caribsearestaurant.com
Status
Closed · Opens 5 PM

Caribsea Restaurant is a restaurant located in Emerald Isle, NC. It is one of 35 restaurants listed in Emerald Isle. Its 4.5-star rating matches the Emerald Isle city average of 4.4 stars. It ranks #16 of 35 restaurants in Emerald Isle. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Caribsea Restaurant

Caribsea Restaurant, established in 2016, is Emerald Isle's premier destination for upscale coastal dining. Fresh, local seafood takes center stage alongside expertly prepared steaks. Sip, savor and sunset from the rooftop lounge, the only one of its... More

Hours

Saturday5 PM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 ayana long · Jan 2026

I brought my family here because of all the good things I’ve heard, and we were not disappointed. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by the nicest host, who sat us at a booth as we requested in making the reservation. Our server was beyond amazing, he was very attentive and patient cause we couldn’t decide on what to get off the great menu. I finally decided to get there famous crab cakes, my dad got the shrimp and grits (which he says is the best he’s ever tasted), and my mom got the salmon. All was so delicious. We got a free dessert since it was my moms birthday and the was the cherry on top of our whole experience. Definitely recommend eating here!!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Jordan Nichols · May 2025

Caribsea was a solid place the moment we arrived. They took good care of us and were kind to our kids. It’s always nice when a place can manage to be fine dining and not look down on kids joining in on the experience. The filet was cooked well and tasted great, and the sides were amazing as well. Their Mac n’ Cheese tasted authentic, which was very nice! Parking is easy, finding it is a little strange if you’re new to the area. If we revisit we will most certainly be back.

★★★★☆ 4.0 William Roestel · Aug 2025

This was an excellent last moment find for a upscale dinner out. Let me say this was almost 5 stars for me and I will certainly go back to Caribsea, but a couple minor details and issues kept me from the max rating. Generally agree with the 4.5 star rating it gets here on google maps. The cocktails were good. I tried the Nautical Reserve followed by old fashioned. They muddled a cherry in the old fashion, presenting a beach vacation vibe. Those that got them enjoyed their seasonal martinis. The oysters were fresh and delicious, and the cold crab dip (they swap from hot during the summer apparently) was a solid app, though some was left at the end, so perhaps our group would have preferred the hot version. They do serve nice dinner rolls and butter, so consider that as well. The is

★★★★★ 5.0 Kathy Morrell · Feb 2026

We had 5:00 reservations for four to celebrate my 70th birthday.. we were seated promptly and greeted by our waitress Christina. She took our drink order, and told us about the Valentine dinner specials. She was very knowledgeable about all of the menu selections. Food arrived promptly, hot and so tasty. Christina checked on us throughout our dinner, refilling water and drinks and even surprised me with a birthday dessert. We will certainly return and can't wait for the rooftop lounge to open

★★★★★ 5.0 Capn’ Shane Gentry · Sep 2025

I hosted my company’s employee appreciation dinner at Caribsea. My employees have not stopped talking about how amazing the food and atmosphere was. The rooftop bar, pre dinner hang was amazing. The management was a pleasure to communicate with while choosing the menu. An absolute professional experience from start to finish.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Seafood restaurantBarRestaurantSteak house

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