I’m a monthly regular as it’s my mothers go to place. I took her there yesterday 5/3/18 and the food was perfect. I had the broiled flounder and fries and she had fried flounder, clam strips and fries. The deep fried fish wasn’t greesey and the fries were excellent. A big improvement from past visits. Keep up the good work.
My family visited this quaint little spot every summer for as long as I can remember. Bringing my own family back was a sweet experience. The food was delish and affordable. The waitress was kind and accomodating. There was no wait time. And the service was fast too! I had a great evening recounting childhood stories to my girls! Thanks!
We arrived a little before noon and were seated right away. We had a view of the waterfront (so nice). Our waitress was very friendly. She brought our drinks quickly and our food followed with a brief wait. My flounder and deviled Crab were great. The price was right and were happy. Thank you for a lovely meal.
This is the best food for the price you're going to find anywhere in North Carolina.
Great place for good seafood by the river. Can watch shrimp boats coming in and out.
We stopped in on our way home from a weekend in Wilmington. Service was friendly and quick. Drinks refilled often. I had one of the very generous lunch specials with fried shrimp, baked potato and slaw. Hubby had fried oyster Senior plate. Both were fresh and delicious. It is a nice setting too, a working waterfront on the marsh. we'll be back for sure.
Jane-Marion Turbeville
+5
We enjoyed our food - shrimp and oysters. Hush puppies are soooo good! We live in Little River SC so we’re “locals” but we eat here pretty regularly. Good food, reasonably priced!
Visited today for the first time and left a happy customer! As mother's day is normally busy busy, We were seated in 20 minutes and service was great! We had Kayla as our server and she was wonderful, never let our drinks get below half, was checking back to see how everything was and if anything was needed she was back promptly! The food was also great!! We got the lunch special shrimp and devil crab and still took some home. We will definitely be back when in the area!!!
We ate here on July4th with a group of fourteen. The food was very crispy and delicious. We had two waitresses that were very attentive.
The view is very nice off of the back too!
Awesome food. Friendly staff. Our favorite place to eat Seafood.
The food is good but I could not say that the service was good. The waitress was cordial but not friendly, nor was the hostess. They did check on us to see if we needed anything but it seemed forced at best. There are enough other restaurants in the vicinity that do a much better job.
Food was excellent, service as well. This is the best place to get Seafood in Calabash, will definitely be back.
Really good! Simple fried seafood, fresh and well prepared. Cold boiled shrimp were tasty too! If you're looking for something else either don't come to Calabash or stick to the Italian place up on the corner by 179.
I mean to tell ya! ! The food was outstanding!!! The service was great and the bald guy and the blonde girl that r there on sundays are just so nice Omg i have to go back!!!
Great Food And Atmosphere. We LOVE Captian Nance's. As one person mentioned the portions are not as large as they use to be but everyone is feeling the financial crunch these days and trying to make it through it. The view is great, food great, and we love the iced tea as well. We get the lunch special almost every time. Choice of two seafood items OR all the same item, potato and slaw. The slaw is excellent. The shrimp is great and the deviled crab I had was very good. The hush puppies are very good. The chicken strips are good according to my son. I want seafood so don't know on the chicken myself. Nance's is right on the Innercoastal waterway so you get a great marsh view, good food and view of the fishing boats etc. It is like being in a small fishing village to me and we always make time for Nance's on our vacations.
6 out of 7 in our party liked it, but thought the food was only average (one person thought it was really good). The service was subpar, but rhat was because it was busy and they didn't have enough help. We all felt the value was good. I consider myself a sweet tea connoisseur. If they tried to serve their tea in a place like Columbia, SC they would burn the restaurant to the ground. The average North Carolinian, however, won't mind it a bit.
Omg. I remember going to captain nance's my first time in myrtle beach. my grandparents always spent like 5 to 6 months in south carolina. haha mmy grandfather dared me to eat 3 shrimps and at the time didnt eat anything but chicken so it was different. but i nevwer back down from a challenge. the shrimp are fabulous. and i love going there anytime i go to mrytle beach my family and i are going this year and i seriously cant wait to eat their shrimp i have been missing it and 2 years are super hard when you miss it.
Catfish and hushpuppies. Relaxed setting on the inner coastal---great service and large portions. I love fried catfish and this was done to perfection. The hush puppies kept coming and they were cooked just right.
Wow. Does it get any better?! Good eating, great service.
Definitely one of the best!
What a beautiful day to be outside having lunch.
I had their BBQ (which also comes with 2 fresh dinner rolls and hush puppies with honey butter packs as an appetizer).
Good bar menu.
Everything was fantastic especially our server.
I highly recommend this family owned business since the 1970’s!!!!
The patio in the back is PET FRIENDLY.
The negative reviews we read almost kept us from trying this place. So glad it was too long of a wait next door.. this place is amazing! Not fancy but great, fresh seafood (scallops and oysters for sure and sometimes the shrimp, accordingto our waiter) right from the waters behind this restaurant. Don't usually order fried seafood but the Calabash style was delicious on this fresh seafood! We both got seafood platters and they were so huge we both had left overs! They came with cole slaw(best I've ever eaten), hushpuppies and a side too! Wonderful service..Wilson is the best! Be sure to walk out on the pier behind the restaurant to check out the shrimp boats. We ate outside and it was perfect with huge fans blowing to keep you cool..not to mention the awesome views!
We had really good seafood of stuffed flounder and shrimp and deviled crab. The hush puppies were yummy. We ate outside and it was nice under the umbrella on the deck.
First vacation meal last on last week's vacation at the beach. A basket of piping hot hushpuppies were delivered to our table almost immediately. We ordered a couple of beers while we studied the menu. We each ordered a fried platter with coleslaw and a baked potato (I got the combo with oysters, shrimp, and flounder; partner ordered shrimp only). Food was quite tasty and reasonable for beach prices. Server was friendly, but seemed to disappear for long periods of time. Would definitely visit again!
Got the catch of the day. It was a huge portion and tasted wonderful! Enjoyed sitting outside on the patio.
Good service, Long waits during the summer.
Pricey for what you get. July 2022 - Smallish portions
Shrimp Plater - $24
Combo Platter $32
Peel and Eat Shrimp $35 - Overcooked
Senior Shrimp - $16
4 people with drinks and Tip- $152.00
Update July 2023- Nice Views from the Patio
Fried Shrimp Platter, Shrimp/Scallop Platter + 2 Drinks - 2 People ($71 + $15 tip= $86)
First visit and we were impressed. We had fried flounder and fried shrimp because we are southern and that’s what we do. It was great. We sat outside and and enjoyed the awesome scenery. I recommend you come here and get yourself some seafood.
I was with my family (party of 6) and I do not eat seafood, it looked amazing and they all loved their choices. I had the lemon chicken. 🤷 Unfortunately it was very dry and had no flavor. I asked for lemon and squeezed it on the chicken. I also used my sour cream from my baked potato to add some moisturizer to it because it was so dry. So that is why I gave 4 stars.
The one picture was another table's food being served, the meals were stacked on top of one another! By the time I took the photo a whole layer of plates had been served. I believe there were 8-10 in that party. I'm sorry but a plate should not be put on top of someone else's food. I'm not sure if they commented on it but their faces were surprised and looking at each other, just as mine was. I'm so thankful our waitress did not do this. Just because you can carry a whole table of meals on 1 tray does not mean they should be carried that way.
Hush puppies were excellent, a good start. Enjoyed the food, fried shrimp and deviled crab were above average, fried flounder could use more seasoning in the breading, sides were good, string beans were from a can but tasty. French fries were limp and warm but asked for a replacement which were good. Sat outside, nice view but I felt like I was in the "Birds" movie.
Restroom about average, paper towels on floor.
Suggest host dress a little nicer.
I was served immediately and they were so friendly. I was dining alone for my day out. The food was great !!!! Thanks to Erica being so patient with me. I will be returning soon.
Excellent lunch specials, amazing service, and delicious food. Choice of two seafood items with a side and Cole slaw $13.99.
I come to Sunset Beach often and this is my 1st time in Calabash. Absolutely loved the view on the water, the food was incredible, and Gina was a gem of a server. I will definitely return
The portions here are so big. I had cold Boiled shrimp 🍤 and couldn't eat but half. There were 35 shrimp in my plate. It was great.
We thought that the food was excellent. Great price and there was plenty to go around. The hushpuppies were an added bonus. I thought the best part was the clam strips. Amazing!
We will return when we can.
When in Calabash its a must stop, fresh seafood broiled or Calabash style.
Everything on the menu is served piping hot and fresh. Can't say enough about our waitress or the great service we encountered!
Perfectly cooked deep-fried goodness. My wife and I shared a platter and had plenty of food (and calories) to make us both happy.
Food was great. I love the hush puppies and shrimp.
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