
Family-run spot serving locally caught seafood since 1950 in a casual, laid-back setting.
1148 River Rd, Calabash, NC 28467
Temporarily Closed
Allergy Warning: For individuals with severe allergies, please inform the restaurant staff and exercise caution when ordering.
Appetizers
Oyster Cocktail



Freshly shucked raw Oysters. Served on a bed of lettuce with lemon and house made cocktail sauce & crackers.
Shrimp Cocktail



Fresh Calabash Shrimp boiled, chilled and served on a bed of lettuce with house made cocktail sauce & crackers.
New England Clam Chowder



A delicious and creamy chowder Loaded with clams and potatoes.
Dynamite Shrimp


Calabash Shrimp lightly breaded, fried and tossed with Buffalo sauce for a little kick. Served with bleu cheese.
Low Country Crabcakes



Two delicious house made crab cakes lightly fried and served with our house made sauce.
Carolina Coconut Shrimp



Hand-dipped in batter, tossed in coconut and fried golden brown. Served with a zesty dipping sauce.
Calamari

Delicious little suckers! Seasoned with Lemon pepper then lightly fried until golden brown. These suckers are served with a tasty roasted red pepper aioli.
Peel and Eat Shrimp

Fresh local shrimp in shell steamed with Old Bay, served with melted butter.
Onion Rings


A generous basket of onions cut, battered and fried in our own kitchen and served with honey mustard.
Bacon Cheese Fries


Piping hot fries topped with mounds of melted cheddar cheese and bacon, served with ranch.
Mozzarella Sticks


Soups
Low Country Crab Bisque



A creamy blend of crabmeat and spices.
Oyster Stew Bowl



A simple, yet delicious, favorite with lightly cooked oysters in a milk based soup.
Salad Bar
Salad Bar



All You Can Eat!
Grilled Chicken Salad



Shrimp Salad



Traditional Calabash Seafood
Our seafood is caught locally and prepared “Calabash Style” for which the town became famous. “Calabash Style” means we lightly bread and lightly fry our seafood in reduced-fat and reduced-cholesterol vegetable oil. Please tell your server if you prefer your seafood broiled for an additional charge. Dishes below are served with French fries, our house made southern Cole slaw and our delicious hushpuppies.
Calabash Shrimp



Boiled Calabash Shrimp




Sea Scallops








Oysters






Flounder Filet





Fried Clam Strips






Soft Shell Crabs








Deviled Crab




Flounder, Shrimp, Clam Strips, Deviled Crab







Seafood Platters!
Small Seafood

Flounder, shrimp, and oysters.
Large Seafood

Flounder, shrimp, oysters, deviled crab.
Deluxe Seafood

Flounder, shrimp, oysters, scallops, and deviled crab.
Captain Lawrence

Flounder, shrimp, oysters, scallops, deviled crab, and clam strips.
The Arvella

Flounder, shrimp, and oysters, scallops, deviled crab, clam strips and cold boiled shrimp
Senior Citizens Menu
Served with French fries, coleslaw, and hushpuppies
Senior Platter – Choice of Two Seafoods
Flounder



Shrimp




Clam Strips







Deviled Crab


Broiled Seafood


Scallops


Oysters


Boiled Shrimp


Fried Sea Scallops


Boiled Shrimp


Chicken Strips


House Favorites
House Favorites are served with your choice of baked potato or French fries, and coleslaw (except Low Country Shrimp and Grits).
Add a house salad an additional charge
Sautéed Shrimp



Calabash Shrimp sautéed in butter, wine, and spices.
Stuffed Flounder




A Locals favorite. Our own recipe of filet of flounder stuffed with shrimp and crabmeat stuffing and broiled.
Teriyaki Shrimp







Calabash Shrimp sautéed and tossed with sesame seeds and teriyaki glaze.
Grilled Chicken Breast


Two breasts of chicken, grilled until tender and juicy. Teriyaki available upon request. Served. with French fries and coleslaw.
Chicken Tender Basket


5 Tender Strips fried, served with French fries and Cole slaw.
Mammy’s Shrimp and Grits


Sautéed shrimp, scallions, garlic, and bacon over a bowl of low country cheddar cheese grits and served with a house salad.
Sautéed Shrimp and Scallops


Calabash Shrimp and local sea scallops sautéed in butter, wine, and spices.
Grilled Tuna Steak


8 oz of yellowfin tuna grilled to your temperature and served with Wasabi aioli sauce
Shrimp Trio


Can’t decide? Create your own from our very best! Choose 3: Calabash Fried, Cold Boiled, Sautéed, Teriyaki, or Dynamite.
Catch of the Day – Blackened


Catch of the Day – Fried


Crab Leg Plate


Steamed Alaskan Snow Crab Legs Served With Melted Butter.
For Our Land Lovers
Barbecue Pulled Pork







Chopped Carolina style pork served with French fries, Cole slaw, and hushpuppies.
Hamburger Steak





8 oz grilled hamburger patty served with French fries, coleslaw and hushpuppies.
Hamburger Steak – Add Grilled Onions







Hamburger Steak – Add Gravy




Rib Eye Steak







12 oz grilled to your taste. Served. with house salad and choice of potato.
Steak and Legs




12 oz rib eye and I cluster of Alaskan snow crab legs. Served with house salad and choice of potato.
Steak and Shrimp







Our 12 oz rib eye paired with our famous Calabash fried shrimp. Served with house salad and choice of potato.
Sandwiches
All Sandwiches Come With French Fries And Either Cole Slaw Or Lettuce And Tomato.
Shrimp Sandwich

Fresh, Fried Calabash Shrimp Piled Atop Crisp, Grilled Bun.
Flounder Sandwich

Fresh Filet Of Flounder Lightly Breaded, Lightly Fried & Served On Crisp, Grilled Bun.
Oyster Sandwich

Delicious, Juicy Fried Oysters Piled On Crisp, Grilled Bun.
Scallop Sandwich

Lightly Fried Sea Scallops Atop Crisp Grilled Bun
Soft Shell Crab Sandwich

Lightly Fried Soft Shell Crab On Crisp Grilled Bun.
Crabcake Sandwich

Our house made crabcake lightly battered, fried, & served on a toasted bun.
Barbecue Sandwich

Carolina Style Pulled Pork On A Toasted Bun And Served With A Side Of Our House Made Cole Slaw.
Cheeseburger

All Beef Ground Patty Grilled And Served On A Toasted Bun With Cheese, Lettuce And Tomato.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Marinated chicken breast grilled and served on a toasted bun.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich – Teriyaki


Marinated chicken breast grilled and served on a toasted bun.
On The Side
Calabash Shrimp


Sea Scallops


Flounder


Hushpuppies


Boiled Shrimp


Soft Shell Crab


Baked Potato


Cole Slaw


Fried Oysters


Clam Strips


French Fries


Deviled Crab


Crab Leg Side


Vegetable of the Day


Kids Menu
Kids 12 and under please
Kids Platter – Choose One Seafood
Flounder




Served in a basket with seasoned French fries.
Shrimp




Served in a basket with seasoned French fries.
Clam Strips




Served in a basket with seasoned French fries.
Deviled Crab



Served in a basket with seasoned French fries.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich with fries




Mini Corn Dogs with fries




Hot Dog with fries




Mac & Cheese



Spaghetti with meat sauce and toast


No Sides
Chicken Tenders with fries


Desserts
Ask Your Server to describe our fresh house made desserts.
Beverages
Pepsi


Diet Pepsi


Sierra Mist


Dr. Pepper

Mt. Dew


Pink Lemonade


Milk

Iced Tea

Coffee


Hot Tea

Cooking Oils
Cross Contact

Cross-contact occurs when an allergen is inadvertently transferred from a food containing an allergen to a food that does not contain the allergen. Cooking does not reduce or eliminate the chances of a person with a food allergy having a reaction to the food eaten.
Cross contact is possible with all foods. The supplied information is meant only as a guide and in no way guarantees the absence of allergens.