Flying Machine Oyster Bar

Absolutely delicious food and drinks. We tried a variety of their appetizers and loved them all. I had the blue crab pasta entree which couldn’t have been better. The Electric Fog IPA was so good that I bought a 4-pack to take home. My coworkers couldn’t stop ordering the coconut margaritas. Really tasty!

First stop in Wilmington and wow, did we luck out! Five out of six of their oysters were local (and delicious). They had a mango scotch bonnet sauce for wings (we went with shrimp instead) that was actually spicy. The special was a local flounder in a curry sauce with tikka masala butter, served with woodfired naan and coconut crusted green beans. The labneh was wonderfully spiced. All of the flavors across the board were just the right amount of intense. I had two refreshing cocktails with fresh strawberry puree. The service was A++ (thank you, Stevie!) and the ambiance was elevated brewpub with warm earth tones, wood, and metals. Would recommend to anyone visiting Wilmington with an adventurous palate and love of balanced flavors.

Some of the best oysters I've ever had. Great selection of local oysters, good beer, and a fun vibe. The staff were friendly, the restaurant was clean, and they had a good kids menu.

Nice, modern bar and restaurant. Has multiple bars inside to enjoy, good selection of beer and wines. Food selection is good. Had fish sandwich, sweet potato fries and coastal poutine; all was excellent. Server was very good and never left me wanting for anything.

We strolled along the loop and decided to pop into the Flying Machine Oyster Bar for a little snack. The hostess welcomed us with a smile and showed us to a cozy spot on the front porch, where the weather was absolutely perfect. I ordered the shrimp burger, and wow, it was amazing, huge chunks of shrimp cooked just right! My daughter chose the grilled fish sandwich and said it was awesome too. We had such a great time that we’re already looking forward to our next visit!