Pier 41 Seafood is a "Calabash" style family restaurant located in Lumberton, NC. "Calabash Style" means your seafood is lightly breaded and served with generous portions. We work hard to ensure you receive the freshest tasting seafood available, served hot to your table. We offer choices of fried, broiled, and boiled seafood; delightful appetizers; crisp salads; mouth-watering sandwiches; a collection of non-seafood items such as our delicious BBQ ribs; and more for you, your family, and friends to choose from.
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Steve started working in the food service business in 1976 working for Pate Derby and Pate Dawson Companies selling and distributing food to restaurants in Eastern NC and Northeastern SC.
Pulling from those 30 years of experience, Steve and Patty tried to establish a first-class family seafood restaurant featuring "Eastern NC's Calabash Style" Seafood in an atmosphere that is clean and friendly - a place where locals come frequently to enjoy both the great food and the warm Southern Hospitality.
Pulling from those 30 years of experience, Steve and Patty tried to establish a first-class family seafood restaurant featuring "Eastern NC's Calabash Style" Seafood in an atmosphere that is clean and friendly - a place where locals come frequently to enjoy both the great food and the warm Southern Hospitality.
Prior to completing the application for employment, please understand that we are serious about creating a productive working environment for our staff and maintaining the highest levels of quality, service, and attention to our guests. We believe that only a happy and professional staff can give the level of personal service we demand.
Reviews (22)
A. Trapp
Jan 26, 2022
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Jennifer Boyce
Jan 20, 2022
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Megan Green
Jan 02, 2022
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Drove down to Lumberton on a whim and decided to grab dinner somewhere. I'd heard really good things about this place via social media. The hype is warranted! It's quaint, you can tell 90% of the customers are regulars (always a good sign) and the staff are as nice as can be. The owner stopped by our table (as well as many other tables) just to check in and make sure all was well. We chatted a bit and he was very pleasant and shared some of the history of the place with us. Did I mention that he was also helping his staff on the floor? Amazing!
We ordered 2 small seafood platters, shrimp, deviled
We ordered 2 small seafood platters, shrimp, deviled
Clair S.
Oct 16, 2021
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Okay, we went there because they got a good rating on Yelp !! My wife had the "small" shrimp dinner, the waitress brought out the two plates for comparison. The smaller looked like the right size. . There was no way she, even with my help eating a few, could finish her meal
I had the hamburger steak with sweet potato fries and the burger was great.
Once more we win with Yelp while traveling !!
I had the hamburger steak with sweet potato fries and the burger was great.
Once more we win with Yelp while traveling !!
Kathy McCraney
Sep 27, 2021
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Great service and food. Also Love that they bring hushpuppies and butter before the meal. Just the right amount of breading on shrimp and scallops so you can actually taste the seafood! Portions were good too and I left with a doggie bag of shrimp that I just couldn't eat. We will absolutely be back!
Robert Mills
Aug 31, 2021
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Excellent service and food! Brittany was our server , she did an outstanding job. Wife had broiled shrimp ( had to be at least 40 ) , I had broiled scallops ( had to be 40 also) . Both meals were cooked perfectly. Baked potato and the top 10 coleslaw that I ever had. And I love coleslaw! Kudos to this restaurant, great job. We were not disappointed. 1st time visit but will return .
Rudy K.
Jul 25, 2021
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I've been driving by this place for a couple years now and it usually is crowded. We decided to stop by today. The service was really good. My wife said the salad was good and it did look fresh. I had the gumbo and while it was ok, I wouldn't get it again.
I had the deluxe broiled seafood and it really looked like they put all the raw seafood on a plate, stuck it in the broiler and then sprinkled some seafood seasoning over it. All the seafood was laying in a puddle of liquid and it all tasted the same, watery with some seasoning sprinkled over it. Maybe this was the time I should have
I had the deluxe broiled seafood and it really looked like they put all the raw seafood on a plate, stuck it in the broiler and then sprinkled some seafood seasoning over it. All the seafood was laying in a puddle of liquid and it all tasted the same, watery with some seasoning sprinkled over it. Maybe this was the time I should have
Carson S. Miller
Jul 15, 2021
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Rhonda R.
Jul 02, 2021
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Nathan L.
Jun 28, 2021
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Fred F.
May 27, 2021
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This was a fantastic find for us. Pier 41 is a short drive from I-95 and near the hotels. If you like seafood this is the place for you. Generous portions, fast friendly service. Staff very courteous and you could tell really liked working there and loved the owner. BTW, the owner visited every table to make sure everything was perfect. This is a spot that is in our list to revisit.
Hazel B.
Apr 02, 2021
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Amber B.
Jun 24, 2020
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Bev M.
Dec 27, 2019
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This was our first visit and we stopped because of the Yelp reviews. The gumbo my table mate had was delicious as described. I had the cold boiled shrimp, they were a tad overcooked and about one third of them were not cleaned.
We were not offered refills on our iced tea and had to ask another server to get ours for the check.
We were not offered refills on our iced tea and had to ask another server to get ours for the check.
Marlena L.
Dec 10, 2019
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Katharine D.
Oct 03, 2019
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Mmmm, just what I was in the mood for; a tasty plate of seafood. The hushpuppies were cooked just right. I ordered the broiled shrimp in their house seasoning, which was quite mild. The shrimp were cooked perfectly. I spied other folks' calabash fried shrimp and they looked reaaaal good too! Ill definitely be back for them and some fish and scallops!
The restaurant has a lot of seating, with the ambiance being casual, bright, and lifely. We were seated quickly and the wait staff were prompt and friendly. Food came out in a timely manner. Prices are fair for the type of food and portions
The restaurant has a lot of seating, with the ambiance being casual, bright, and lifely. We were seated quickly and the wait staff were prompt and friendly. Food came out in a timely manner. Prices are fair for the type of food and portions
Angie S.
Jul 12, 2019
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I was visiting a friend who lives in Lumberton. We wanted a bite to eat and I saw this place. I am so glad that we stopped in.
First of all, we were greeted with smiles and southern eastern nc charm. I joked with the hostess because she sat us over in the corner, I laughed saying that I was in "time out". Just fun banter that she laughed along with, thank goodness ;)
The service was great, the food was fantastic - very tasty! The atmosphere was nice and royally crowded. This speaks to me that I am eating at a local favorite. It also tells me that the locals usually go where there
First of all, we were greeted with smiles and southern eastern nc charm. I joked with the hostess because she sat us over in the corner, I laughed saying that I was in "time out". Just fun banter that she laughed along with, thank goodness ;)
The service was great, the food was fantastic - very tasty! The atmosphere was nice and royally crowded. This speaks to me that I am eating at a local favorite. It also tells me that the locals usually go where there
Simon B.
Jun 08, 2019
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Driving from Charleston SC to DC, up the I 95, happened to be directed to Lumberton NC by the nice lady in the NC welcome centre.
HER choice, formerly a favourite lunch stop has reinvented itself as a bakery, NOT serving HOT meals....... we find ourselves hOngry, enjoying a rest stop....wot do do ?
A NON chain option....
yelp reviews look encouraging.
these small town food stops are like a 'lucky dip' innit ?
maybe a better metaphor down south is Forrest Gump's " life's a box a chocolates".....
Narrowed down to choice of 2.
Decision between Asian and American...
HER choice, formerly a favourite lunch stop has reinvented itself as a bakery, NOT serving HOT meals....... we find ourselves hOngry, enjoying a rest stop....wot do do ?
A NON chain option....
yelp reviews look encouraging.
these small town food stops are like a 'lucky dip' innit ?
maybe a better metaphor down south is Forrest Gump's " life's a box a chocolates".....
Narrowed down to choice of 2.
Decision between Asian and American...
Suzie W.
Feb 17, 2019
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Tricia T.
Jan 04, 2019
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Was in town for the evening and found Pier 41 Seafood. Their prices are reasonable and they have plenty of options. I ordered the deluxe broiled platter with oysters (shrimp, fish, scallops, and crab), French fries, hush puppies, and a pink lemonade. All of that for $20.01. The food was ok, a touch lackluster but hits the spot if you want seafood. I wasn't expecting to get a crab cake when I ordered this, so that was an unpleasant surprise to receive instead of crab legs but I should have known with the inexpensive cost. It didn't have real crab meat, and the oysters are taken out of
L. H.
Dec 22, 2018
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Sweet service, awesome food!
Hush puppies: best we've ever had--perfectly fried, balanced sweet & onion flavor
Catfish: well seasoned, tender--perfect
Flounder: could have been crispier
Oysters: 7 in the choose 5! Fresh, crunchy, briny
Clam strips: chewy & tender
Fries: perfect, but should have been under the seafood
Scallops: a bit overdone/chewy
Ribs: fall off the bone, not too sweet
Tea: a little weak
Salad: standard
$34 before tip
Hush puppies: best we've ever had--perfectly fried, balanced sweet & onion flavor
Catfish: well seasoned, tender--perfect
Flounder: could have been crispier
Oysters: 7 in the choose 5! Fresh, crunchy, briny
Clam strips: chewy & tender
Fries: perfect, but should have been under the seafood
Scallops: a bit overdone/chewy
Ribs: fall off the bone, not too sweet
Tea: a little weak
Salad: standard
$34 before tip
Peter T.
Dec 08, 2018
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My wife and I went to this restaurant after driving 500 miles and arriving in Lumberton for the night. We didn't know what to expect but the reviews are 100% accurate! This place was amazing! Clean, busy and absolutely delicious! Great service and friendly people! Even got to meet Steve, the owner. I wish we weren't just passing through but we will come back again just for this!