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Indulge in oysters on the half-shell at fresh-grown ingredients from its own
Shark Bar & Kitchen, Elijah’s, and Smoke seaside garden at the resort’s restaurant,
on the Water while toasting to exquisite EAST Oceanfront Dining, where patrons
water views. Dig into lobster mac n’ cheese can dig into locally harvested clams, tuna
at Circa 1922, sample classic Calabash- tartare, and more.
style seafood at SOMETHING FISHy Take a packed cooler to the vacation
Seafood Restaurant, or taste the island at rental from Mott’s Channel Seafood or stop
Salt Fish Restaurant and Tiki Bar with an by Blackburn’s Brothers Seafood for fresh-
everchanging ‘ceviche of the day.’ caught mussels, oysters, shrimp, and crabs.
Modern Calabash is served in a casual
environment at Coast in Carolina Beach. New Offerings
The eatery pairs craft cocktails with high There’s always something new to taste
quality food that showcases Calabash- in Wilmington and the beaches. James
style seafood, lightly breaded, fried, and Beard Semi-finalist chef Dean Neff recently
so yummy. The Blockade Runner Beach opened Seabird in Wilmington to celebrate
Resorts’ award-winning chef utilizes the seasonality of seafood found on the
fresh-caught seafood complemented by Wilmington coast. Another new arrival,

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