
Overlooking the scenic Calabash River and its pristine estuaries and relaxing atmosphere, The Oyster Rock provides the most amazing view around, from our indoor and outdoor seating areas and bars featuring more than 24 domestic and imported beers on tap, 30 wines by the glass and a delicious collection of specialty cocktails.
9931 Nance St Calabash, NX 28467
Allergy Warning: For individuals with severe allergies, please inform the restaurant staff and exercise caution when ordering.
Whet Your Appetite
You’re In A Real Pickle Now




Generous portion of fried Mount Olive dill pickle chips served with house-made ranch dipping sauce.
Oh Yeah!





Large basket of house-made beer battered fried onion rings served with horseradish cream dipping sauce.
Certified Nut Cases






Large fantail shrimp (six) coated in coconut flake batter and golden fried. Served with Piña Colada dipping sauce.
Rock Those Oysters!






In the style of oysters Rockefeller, fresh select shucked oysters (six) topped with spinach prosciutto bacon mixture; oven broiled, and finished with hollandaise – parmesan cheese.
The Hummus Dinger











House-made traditional hummus with fresh celery, carrot and sweet pepper sticks, Kalamata olives, chickpeas, pickled red onions, Harissa (Indian pepper paste) and extra virgin olive oil. Accompanied by fried pita points.
Tuna Lagoona









Japanese pepper-flake seared ahi tuna (medium rare) chilled and thinly sliced; folded into three, crispy-fried wonton pockets with Asian slaw, diced mango, fresh cilantro and citrus crème.
Little Piggy River Rafts











Grilled crostini (five) topped with crisp pork belly, blue crab meat, seaside aioli, sour apple slaw and Lexington BBQ drizzle.
Cruzan Calamari










Crispy, island-fried calamari with sweet Thai chili dipping sauce and zesty marinara.
Soup’s Up!
He & She Crab Soup





Prepared in the Olde Charleston Gullah style using blue crab roe broth, sautéed onions, minced celery and lots of Carolina blue crab meat.
New England Clam Chowder (Southern Style)





Rich and creamy; packed with clams, potatoes and bacon.
Eat Your Greens
The Original House Salad








Chopped mixed lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, red onion and croutons.
Iceberg Baby




Wedge iceberg lettuce, chopped bacon, diced tomato, bleu cheese crumbles and herbed ranch dressing.
Flamed Romaine








Fire-grilled split romaine lettuce with diced tomatoes, chopped smoky bacon, crumbled goat cheese, crispy fried onions and citrus vinaigrette.
Ocean Ginger










Chopped mixed lettuce, shaved carrots, diced tomato, cucumber, wakame (edible sweet seaweed), thinly sliced onions, crispy fried wontons and ginger dressing.
House-Made Dressings
Thousand Island


Bleu Cheese

Balsamic Vinaigrette



Herbed Ranch Dressing

Citrus Vinaigrette



Ginger Dressing


The Board Meeting
This gourmet Charcuterie [shar-coo-tuhr-EE] board is made for two and pairs perfectly with any of our hand selected wines or awesome craft beer. The Board Truly Delivers.
Cheeses – Manchego | Spain, sheep’s milk

Cheeses – Montchevreu | France, goat’s milk

Cheeses – Bleu | France, cultured cheese

Cheeses – Brie | France, soft cow’s milk

Meats – Parma Prosciutto | Italy, cured ham

Meats – Saucisson Sec | France, dried pork sausage

Meats – Soppressata | Italy, dried salami

Accompaniments – Caper Berries

Accompaniments – Pepper Jelly


Accompaniments – Cornichons

Accompaniments – Whole Grain Mustard

Accompaniments – Fresh Grapes

Accompaniments – Fig Jam


Accompaniments – Olives

Accompaniments – Hot Dijon Mustard

Accompaniments – Artisan Crackers



Accompaniments – Crostini



The Sea Bar
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail






Five colossal shrimp boiled and chilled with cocktail sauce, lemon and hot sauce.
Half Shells – Oysters








Fresh shucked salty oysters with mignonette sauce (red wine vinegar, cracked pepper and minced shallot marinade), cocktail sauce, lemon, hot sauce and saltines.
Half Shells – Clams








Fresh shucked salty clams with mignonette sauce (red wine vinegar, cracked pepper and minced shallot marinade), cocktail sauce, lemon, hot sauce and saltines.
Peel N’ Eat Shrimp






Boiled in special seasonings; served hot or chilled. You choose! Accompanied by cocktail sauce, lemon and hot sauce.
The Calabash Boil









Low country boil made to order and delivered to you in a steam pot. Seasoned Carolina shrimp (peel n’ eat), tender snow crab cluster, corn on the cob, red bliss potatoes and kielbasa sausage. Accompanied by cocktail sauce, lemons, hot sauce and melted butter.
From The Oyster Pit





Let us steam you up a mess of ‘Sters! Served plump and juicy or let us know your preference. Brought straight to your table piping hot with all the fixin’s.
The Sea Bar – Traditional Calabash Fried Seafood
In the style that made this town famous for seafood. Served with house-made hushpuppies, Carolina chopped slaw and seasoned fries. Selections below prepared: Fried | Broiled with butter, white wine, fresh lemon and light seasoning | Blackened with Cajun seasonings.
Fried Shrimp




Broiled Shrimp




Broiled with butter, white wine, fresh lemon and light seasoning
Blackened Shrimp



Blackened with Cajun seasonings
Fried Flounder




Broiled Flounder




Broiled with butter, white wine, fresh lemon and light seasoning
Blackened Flounder



Blackened with Cajun seasonings
Fried Oysters




Broiled Oysters




Broiled with butter, white wine, fresh lemon and light seasoning
Blackened Oysters



Blackened with Cajun seasonings
Fried Scallops




Broiled Scallops




Broiled with butter, white wine, fresh lemon and light seasoning
Blackened Scallops



Blackened with Cajun seasonings
The Main Plates
Main plates accompanied by your choice of any one side.
Deep Treasure





Cast iron-seared, large diver scallops with lemongrass risotto cake and kaffir lime beurre blanc.
Mink Island Crab Cakes









Fresh Carolina blue crab meat with breadcrumbs and imperial sauce; gently folded into flavorful pan-fried cakes. Accompanied by remoulade sauce.
Tender Is Tonight




8 oz. Certified USDA choice grilled filet mignon with charbroiled garlic-herb portabella.
The Butchers Cut





14 oz. Certified USDA choice grilled Kansas City strip with charred Vidalia onions and Argentine chimichurri sauce.
Heritage Hog




14 oz. thick marbled pork chop; lightly “cold smoked” with whisky infused NC mountain beechwood. Char-grilled and served with bacon and beer marmalade.
Chicken & The Deep Blue Sea








Two 4 oz. pan-sautéed chicken breasts topped with sautéed shrimp, scallops and mushrooms in a creamy seafood sauce. Finished with bacon-cheese crunch.
The Fire Bird







Char-grilled 10 oz. chicken breast marinated in fresh lemon-garlic dressing. Accompanied by refreshing house-made cilantro pesto.
Stateline Scampi







Large Carolina white shrimp sautéed in butter with fresh chopped garlic, local diced tomatoes, white wine and fresh lemon tossed in bucatini pasta. Accompanied by garlic bread and fresh grated parmesan.
That’s Amore!







Authentic Italian meatballs crafted with fresh ground beef, pork and veal. Simmered in house-made marinara and served over pasta. Accompanied by garlic bread and fresh grated parmesan. Mangia!
Use Your Hands
All sandwiches are accompanied by your choice of any one side.
The Burger





More than a half pound of ground in-house; Certified USDA choice beef cooked to your temperature. Served on buttered toasted bun with Bibb lettuce, tomato, red onion and your choice of cheese
Club Tuna









Grilled fresh tuna fillets on a warm croissant with crispy fried onions, sliced avocado, crumbled goat cheese, Bibb lettuce, chopped bacon and remoulade sauce.
Slip Slidin’ Away











Melt in your mouth, slow-cooked pulled pork; tossed in eastern BBQ sauce and topped with Carolina slaw, Lexington BBQ sauce and southern fried pimento cheese on three buttery, toasted slider buns.
Tortuga Tacos – Grilled








Two, hand-crafted Mahi tacos, grilled, with shaved cabbage, fresh guacamole puree, smoked tomato salsa and crumbled queso blanco cheese on griddled flour tortillas.
Tortuga Tacos – Blackened









Two, hand-crafted Mahi tacos, blackened, with shaved cabbage, fresh guacamole puree, smoked tomato salsa and crumbled queso blanco cheese on griddled flour tortillas.
Burger Cheeses & Extras
Bleu

Swiss

Cheddar

Provolone

American

Bacon

Whole Fried Egg

Sliced Fresh Avocado

Crispy Fried Onions




Carolina Slaw




Sides
Hushpuppies With Honey Butter



Carolina Chopped Slaw




Seasoned Fries

Garlic Smashed Potatoes



Tabor City Sweet Potato Crunch




Calabash Collards



Fresh Seasonal Vegetable
Grilled Garlic-Herbed Portabella



Potatoes Au Gratin



Kids’ Menu
Shrimpy the Sailor





Fried Calabash shrimp. Served with French fries.
The Burger Boat






Grilled hamburger. Served with French fries.
The Burger Boat with American Cheese






Grilled hamburger with American cheese. Served with French fries.
Wait?! Chickens Have Fingers?!





Fried chicken tenders served with French fries.
Specialty Cocktails
Cucumber Martini



Bogue Sound Bombshell Crisp Cucumber Gin (Bogue, NC), St. Elder Elderflower Liqueur, Fresh Lime Juice, Fresh Cucumber
Lemon Cheesecake Martini



Licor 43, Il Tramonto Limoncello, Fresh Lemon Juice, Cream
Cadillac-a-rita


Weldon Mills Sabrosa Tequila, Cointreau Orange Liqueur, Sours, Tableside Grand Marnier Floater
Oyster Shooter








Tito’s Vodka, Charleston Bold & Spicy Bloody Mary Mix, Fresh Shucked Oyster, Old Bay Rim
Espresso Martini


Owen’s Nitro Espresso, Tito’s Vodka, Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
The Dirty Local Martini



Blue Shark Vodka (Wrightsville Beach, NC), Olive Juice, Two Bleu Cheese Olives
Cinnamon Apple Sangria







Choice of Red or White, Apple Brandy, Cinnamon Simple Syrup, Ginger Beer, Dried Cinnamon Apple Slice
Mai Tai





Havana Club Blanco Rum, Cointreau Orange Liqueur, Orgeat Almond Syrup, Pineapple Juice, Fresh Lime Juice, Meyers Dark Rum Floater
Smoked Drinks
S’more of What?




Elijah Craig Rye Whiskey, Scrappy’s Chocolate Bitters, Creme de Cacao Dark, Marshmallow
Hayden’s Sour




Basil Hayden’s Bourbon Whiskey, House Made Sours, Lemon Wheel, Luxardo Maraschino Cherry, Applewood Smoked
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.