A long-standing eatery serving freshly caught seafood, plus wines & spirits in a casual setting.
At Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar, farm-to-table and innovative dishes have set us apart since we first opened in 1979. Our seafood restaurant in Wilmington, NC, serves some of the best Cape Fear cuisine, including local seafood, vegetables, cocktails, and craft beer. Farm-to-table cooking defines the dining experience with us, and the family-friendly atmosphere surrounding guests tells the tale of our local community. This means, locally grown vegetables for each plate. From seafood entrees to surf and turf, we bring new energy to tried-and-true recipes to guarantee that guests love every bite. We’re proud to have been voted Best Seafood in Wilmington by Encore Magazine in 2009, 2010, and 2011.
4.3 – 1 reviews $$ • Seafood restaurant
Menu
| Dinner Menu | |
| Starters | |
| Carolinian Fried Calamari Fresh tender calamari fried in a light batter. Served with Marinara. |
$9.50 |
| Clam Strips Hand breaded and fried to a golden brown. |
$8.00 |
| Hot Crab Dip Our most popular appetizer. Blue crab meat delicately blended with aged Parmesan and cream cheese. Served with garlic herb toast points. |
$12.00 |
| Oysteronymus Six oysters on the half shell baked with crab dip and spinach. |
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| Blackened Chicken Quesadilla Two flour tortillas stuffed with blackened chicken, cheese and onions, then grilled and served with a Texas Pete cream sauce and salsa. |
$9.00 |
| Shrimp Cocktail (GF) One third pound chilled shrimp accompanied with house cocktail sauce. |
$9.00 |
| Fresh From the Shucker | |
| Peel & Eat Shrimp (GF) 1/2 pound of steamed shrimp seasoned with Old Bay. |
$12.00 |
| Oysters (GF) Steamed or raw on the half shell. |
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| Clams (GF) Steamed or raw on the half shell. |
$6.00 |
| Alaskan Snow Crab Legs (GF) 1/2 lb of crab legs served with drawn butter. |
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| Side Items | |
| Hand cut Fries or Starch of the Day (GF) | $3.00 |
| Grits with Lobster Cream Sauce | $3.00 |
| Vegetable of the Day, Coleslaw or Collards | $3.00 |
| Garden Tossed Salad or Caesar Salad | $5.00 |
| Soup & Salad | |
| Soup of the Day Our specialty soup that changes seasonally. Just ask your server. |
$5.00 |
| She Crab Soup A long-time house special. Piping hot with hand picked crab meat. |
$5.00 |
| Garden Mixed Salad Fresh greens topped with tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, onions, and croutons. Served with your choice of our house made dressings. |
$8.00 |
| Classic Caesar Salad Fresh romaine lettuce tossed with generous amounts of Parmesan cheese, garlic-baked croutons and our house Caesar dressing. |
$9.50 |
| Fresh Catch Salad Top any of our large salads with an 8 ounce portion of our daily fresh fish. |
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| Daily Pasta Special | |
| Ask your server for details! | |
| Fresh Catch Specials | |
| Carolina (GF) Broiled with wine, butter and balsamic dressing. Topped with a bruschetta of spinach, tomatoes, basil, and red onion. |
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| Lemon Caper (GF) Grilled with salt and pepper, then topped with lemon caper butter. |
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| Blackened (GF) A spicy, full-bodied blend of dried peppers, seared on cast iron, and topped with fresh salsa. |
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| Herb Grilled (GF) Our own blend of fresh lemon and basil, grilled to perfection. |
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| Nut Crusted (GF) Topped with a blend of coconut, almonds, pecans, and a dash of cinnamon, then grilled and topped with our homemade lobster cream sauce. |
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| Beef & Chicken | |
| Filet Mignon (GF) Eight ounces of fresh Black Angus beef, seasoned with salt and pepper. Turn your filet into a Surf & Turf with your added choice: Shrimp, Oysters, Scallops, or Crab Legs |
$26.00 |
| Grilled Chicken Breast (GF) Ten ounces of boneless chicken breast. Choose your recipe from the fresh catch menu above. |
$16.50 |
| Bacon Cheeseburger Enjoy an 8 ounce burger seasoned with salt and pepper, grilled and topped with American cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and onion. Served with choice of one side. |
$12.50 |
| Local Favorites | |
| Fried Captain’s Platter For the seafood connoisseur who wants to indulge in all our local favorites. Fresh fish, shrimp, oysters, scallops, and clam strips. Served with your choice of two sides. No substitutions please. |
$25.00 |
| Shrimp & Grits Southern style grits topped with sautéed shrimp, onions, tomatoes and house made lobster cream sauce. Served with a side salad. |
$20.00 |
| Seafood Mains | |
| Shrimp (GF) 1/2 lb hand peeled large shrimp grilled or blackened to perfection. |
$18.50 |
| Scallops (GF) Fresh and tender sea scallops grilled or blackened. |
$24.00 |
| Alaskan Snow Crab Legs (GF) A pound of steaming crab legs served with drawn butter. |
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| Combination Platter (GF) Your choice of shrimp, fish, or scallops, blackened or grilled. |
$19.50 |
| Fried Seafood Mains | |
| Fried Oysters Freshly shucked oysters lightly breaded and fried. |
$20.00 |
| Fried Shrimp 1/2 pound hand peeled large shrimp, lightly fried. |
$18.50 |
| Clam Strips Hand breaded clam strips fried to a golden brown. |
$16.00 |
| Combination Platter Your choice of shrimp, fish, clam strips, oysters, calamari, or scallops. |
$19.50 |
| Oyster Bar & Patio Menu | |
| Appetizers | |
| Carolinian Fried Calamari Served with Marinara sauce. |
$9.50 |
| Clam Strips Hand breaded and fried to a golden brown. |
$8.00 |
| Hot Crab Dip Crab meat delicately blended with aged Parmesan and cream cheese. Served with garlic herb toast points. |
$12.00 |
| Oysteronymus Six oysters on the half shell baked with crab dip and spinach. |
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| Blackened Chicken Quesadilla Two flour tortillas stuffed with blackened chicken, cheese and onions, then grilled and served with a Texas Pete cream sauce and salsa. |
$9.00 |
| Wings ORIGINAL Hieronymus wing recipe. Battered and fried crispy. Served naked, hot, BBQ, or teriyaki style with your choice of our homemade ranch or blue cheese dressing. |
$9.00 |
| Soups | |
| Soup of the Day A specialty soup that changes seasonally. |
$5.00 |
| She Crab Soup A long time house special. |
$5.00 |
| Dinner Salads | |
| Fresh Catch Salad Top any large salad with an 8 ounce portion of our fresh fish (fried, grilled or blackened). |
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| Garden Tossed Salad Choice of house made dressings. |
$8.00 |
| Classic Caesar Salad | $9.50 |
| Fried Small Plates | |
| Shrimp or Oysters | $12.00 |
| Calamari or Clam Strips | $11.00 |
| Chicken Tenders | $8.00 |
| Sandwiches | |
| Blackened or Grilled Chicken | $9.00 |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | $11.00 |
| A La Carte | |
| Hand Cut Fries (GF) | $3.00 |
| Starch or Vegetable of the Day | $3.00 |
| Garden Tossed Salad or Caesar Salad | $5.00 |
| Grits with Lobster Cream Sauce | $3.00 |
| Daily Pasta Special | |
| Ask your server for details! | |
| Shellfish From the Shucker | |
| Peel & Eat Shrimp (GF) 1/2 lb. with Old Bay |
$12.00 |
| Oysters (GF) 6 or 12 count |
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| Clams (GF) | $6.00 |
| Alaskan Snow Crab Legs (GF) Served with melted butter. |
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| Steamer Platter (GF) Shrimp, clams, oysters, and a half pound of crab legs. No substitutions please. |
$30.00 |
| Fresh Catch Specials | |
| Nut Crusted (GF) Topped with a blend of coconut, almonds, pecans, and a dash of cinnamon, then grilled and drizzled with our homemade lobster cream sauce. |
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| Lemon Caper (GF) Grilled with salt and pepper, then topped with lemon caper butter. |
|
| Blackened (GF) A spicy, full-bodied blend of spices and dried peppers. Topped with fresh salsa. |
|
| Herb Grilled (GF) Our own blend of fresh lemon and basil. |
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| Carolina (GF) Broiled with wine, butter and balsamic dressing. Topped with a bruschetta of spinach, tomatoes, basil, and red onion. |
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| Seafood Mains | |
| Fried Oysters | $20.00 |
| Fried Shrimp 1/2 lb. | $18.50 |
| Clam Strips | $16.00 |
| Fried Combination Platter Your choice of shrimp, oysters, scallops, fish, calamari or clam strips. |
$19.50 |
| Fried Captain’s Platter For the seafood connoisseur who wants to indulge in all our local favorites. Fish, shrimp, scallops, oysters and fried clam strips. No substitutions please. |
$25.00 |
| Scallops (GF) Fresh and tender sea scallops, blackened or grilled. |
$24.00 |
| Grilled Combination Platter (GF) Your choice of fish, shrimp, or scallops, blackened or grilled. |
$19.50 |
| Shrimp & Grits Shrimp sautéed in lobster cream sauce over our special stone-ground grits. Served with a side salad. |
$12.00 |
| Beef & Chicken Main | |
| Filet Mignon (GF) Eight ounces of fresh Black Angus beef, seasoned with salt and pepper. Turn your steak into a Surf & Turf with your added choice: Shrimp, Oysters, Scallops, or Crab Legs |
$26.00 |
| Grilled Chicken Breast (GF) Choose your recipe from the fresh catch menu above. |
$16.50 |
| Drink Menu | |
| Specialty Cocktails | |
| Southern Weekender Coconut Rum, Peach Schnapps, OJ, Cranberry and Pineapple |
$8.50 |
| Tropical Pain Chiller Coconut Rum, White Rum, Pineapple, OJ, Coconut Cream and Bitters |
$9.00 |
| Bacardi Mojito Bacardi Rum, Muddled Mint, Simple Syrup, Fresh Lime and Soda Water |
$9.00 |
| Grand Margarita Cuervo Gold Tequila, Gran Gala, Sour Mix and a Splash of OJ |
$9.00 |
| Martinis | |
| Chocolate Thunder Martini Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, Vanilla Vodka, Baileys’ Irish Cream, Half and Half and a Maraschino Cherry |
$9.50 |
| Lemon Drop Martini Absolute Vodka, Fresh Lemon Juice and Simple Syrup |
$9.00 |
| Bikini Martini Coconut Rum, Vodka, Pineapple Juice and Grenadine |
$8.50 |
| Beer | |
| NC | $4.65 |
| NC Draft | $6.00 |
| Other Draft | $4.65 |
| Domestic Bottles | $3.50 |
| Premium | $4.67 |
| Ask about our rotating bottle, can & draft selection | |
| Sparkling | |
| Segura Viudas Estate Brut (Spain) Crisp apple, green herb and melon flavors, round and clean. 187 ml |
$7.50 |
| Lunetta Prosecco (Italy) Fragrant with enticing aromas of apple and peach. Refreshing and dry. 187 ml. |
$9.00 |
| White Wine | |
| Hess Select Monterey County Chardonnay (CA) Crisp and clean with bright wonderfully balanced acidity, the signature lemon-lime and a touch of apple flavors and toasty oak |
$8.00 |
| Kendall Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay (CA) Pretty tropical accents and complexity to a core of citrus and floral notes. Orange confit, white and yellow flowers and mint all grace this delicious, inviting Chardonnay |
$9.00 |
| Campagnola Vignale Pinot Grigio IGT, Veneto (Italy) Light straw yellow color, fine, elegant and intense aroma. Dry flavor with pleasant fruity after taste. |
$7.50 |
| Kono Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough (New Zealand) Juicy, crisp and refreshing, this offers a vibrant mix of grapefruit, lime and green papaya flavors. |
$9.00 |
| Benziger Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast (CA) Bright flavors and aromas of lemongrass, grapefruit and melon, with refreshingly crisp acidity and complex minerality |
$7.50 |
| Beringer White Zinfandel (CA) Berry-like fruit flavors and aromas of citrus and honeydew. |
$6.00 |
| Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling, Columbia Valley (WA) Crisp apple aromas and subtle mineral notes |
$7.00 |
| Vino Moscato, Columbia Valley (WA) White peach, apricots, nectarines, hints of orange |
$7.00 |
| Red Wines | |
| Laurent Miguel Rosé (France) Elegant pale pink colour, fresh raspberry aromas and a hint of citrus. Crisp on the palate with a soft fruity finish. |
$7.50 |
| Line 39 Pinot Noir, Monterey (CA) Delicate aromas of strawberries, rich raspberry and cherry flavors. Supple tannins, aged on French oak. |
$7.50 |
| Hob Nob Pinot Noir (France) As elegant as a bouquet of violets and bursting with cherry flavors. This Pinot Noir is medium-bodied with soft tannins to create a smooth, rich texture. |
$8.50 |
| 14 Hands Merlot, Columbia Valley (WA) Expressive flavors of black cherries and berries are joined by subtle nuances of mocha and spice. |
$8.00 |
| Ruta 22 Malbec, Mendoza (Argentina) Dark berry, ripe plum and light tannins. Juicy and fruity. Light and focused. |
$7.50 |
| Silver Gate (formerly Concannon) Cabernet Sauvignon (CA) Exhibits a rich nose of violets and saccis, with additional hints of chocolate and vanilla oak characteristics. The flavorful palate shows mulberry fruit, anise, and more oak flavor overtones. The finish is full and jammy. |
$6.50 |
| Rodney Strong Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon (CA) Rich with dark cherries, plum, spices and black pepper. The palate is full with medium tannins and a lush finish. |
$10.00 |
| 19 Crimes The Uprising (AU) Medium red with bright ruby red hues, this wine confidently takes charge with intense lifted mocha, caramel, raspberry and blackberry fruits. Full and round on the palate with a distinct sweetness making the wine rich and mouth coating with brown … |
$8.00 |
| House Wine Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon |
$6.50 |
| Soft Drinks | |
| Tea | $2.45 |
| Coffee | $2.45 |
| Pepsi Products | $2.45 |
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Order and Reservations
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Contact Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Address: 5035 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28405
Phone: (910) 392-6313
Website: https://www.hieronymusseafoodnc.com/
Hours
| Thursday | 3–9PM |
| Friday | 3–9PM |
| Saturday | 3–9PM |
| Sunday | 3–9PM |
| Monday | 3–9PM |
| Tuesday | 3–9PM |
| Wednesday | 3–9PM |
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