Frying Pan

Southport, NC · Seafood restaurant

Rating
4.3/5
★★★★☆ 4.3
Reviews
20
Rank in Southport
#68
of 102 restaurants
City Percentile
26%
rating percentile
Address
Frying Pan, 319 W Bay St, Southport, NC 28461
Phone
(910) 363-4382
Website
www.fryingpansouthport.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Frying Pan is a restaurant located in Southport, NC. It is one of 102 restaurants listed in Southport. Its 4.3-star rating is slightly below the Southport city average of 4.5 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Frying Pan

Frying Pan Restaurant is Southport’s favorite spot for fresh seafood and southern hospitality. Guests can relax on the waterfront, enjoying beautiful views of the Intracoastal Waterway, friendly service, and the best food in town! Feast on fried... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Lee Thompson · Oct 2025

We had a wonderful dinner at the Frying Pan. The view was beautiful! As soon as we sat down, they brought out complimentary hush puppies (similar to bread service at other restaurants). They were a definite 5/5—so good that even I, as someone who doesn't typically like hush puppies, really enjoyed them. Our server was excellent (4.5/5). She was friendly, gave great recommendations when we asked, and was very attentive, keeping our drinks full and checking in often. The view from the restaurant was also beautiful. For our meals, I had the Safe Haven and the Molten Chocolate Cake, and both were outstanding (5/5). My dining partner had the Chopped BBQ, which also got a 5/5. We highly recommend this restaurant!

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Robert Tippit · Jul 2025

Visiting here and the reviews were welcoming enough to give this place a try. Friendly staff for the conditions that were going on, busy lots of customers and yet it was as warm inside as it was outside. Really felt bad for everyone working, with this kind of business you would think someone who run some climate control. At least if the unit is broken put out a sign or tell the staff to let customers know. If this is normal I wouldn’t return, an exhaust fan pulling air through or something is needed. As the food goes my blackened fish and shrimp were delicious, maybe put a note on the menu that the green beans have pork in them if I would’ve known that I wouldn’t have ordered them. My friend enjoyed her fried bay scallops, though her french fries were either overcooked or were the cheape

★★★★★ 5.0 Stacey Sawyer · Oct 2025

We popped into the Frying Pan with our dog today not realizing they didn’t have service for their deck. Staff went above and beyond, ensuring that we had drinks from the bar and carry-out service. They also piped outside music, even though we were the only ones enjoying the deck. We enjoyed a great lunch, and sparkling views on this beautiful, sunny day.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Brad Lovell · Jul 2025

Would highly recommend this place for some delicious food! My wife and I visited and will def be back! We both got the blackened fish and shrimp and I would suggest it for sure. We also started with a shrimp cocktail, and loved that they give you an even number. Cocktail sauce had great flavor. Be sure and pay this place a visit. Friendly service and great views!

★★★★★ 5.0 Ashley McCollum · Sep 2025

Waited an hour but it was well worth it. I got the flounder and my husband got the shrimp and fish. I am a picky seafood eater and the flounder was so good I didn't need any sauce with it. The red potatoes had this seasoning that was so good I wanted the recipe. The green beans were great too. Will be back.

Accessibility & Amenities

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

Services

Seafood restaurantRestaurant

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