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Seafood restaurant in Oak Island, North Carolina
What should I order at Swain's Seafood and Cut Restaurant?
What to order
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Clam Chowder
Most frequently praised item in the reviews, repeatedly called the best, unbelievable, and even the best ever by multiple diners.
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Mermaid Delight
Recommended several times as a standout seafood pasta dish with very fresh scallops and shrimp, generous portions, and excellent flavor.
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Homemade Chips And Ranch
Frequently mentioned as a complimentary starter that diners loved for being fresh, delicious, and a great way to begin the meal.
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Shrimp And Grits
Repeatedly recommended for its creamy grits and shrimp cooked perfectly, with reviews highlighting consistently great flavor.
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Tomahawk Pork Chop
Praised for being cooked perfectly, juicy, and well seasoned, with reviewers noting it was impressive even for people who usually focus on seafood.
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Grouper
Recommended in both fresh catch and served-with-sides versions, with diners praising the perfect cooking and flavorful preparation.
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Lobster Ravioli
Highlighted for its homemade noodles, rich but balanced cream sauce, and generous lobster filling.
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Fried Shrimp
Mentioned multiple times as excellent, fresh, and cooked just right, often paired with generous portions and classic sides.
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Crab Cakes
Noted as part of the consistently good menu, with reviewers saying the seafood is always cooked perfectly and full of flavor.
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Cajun Scallops
Recommended for being delicious and well prepared, with reviewers calling out the fresh seafood quality.
Details
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | 4 to 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4 to 8 PM |
| Thursday | 4 to 8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4 to 8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 4 to 8:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Swain's Seafood and Cut Restaurant
Down-to-earth eatery offering classic seafood grub such as fried oysters & shrimp, plus a salad bar.
Amenities
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Swain's Seafood and Cut Restaurant known for?
It is best known for seafood plates like scallops, grouper, fried shrimp, and fried oysters, often served with hush puppies and homemade chips. Reviewers repeatedly mention how fresh the seafood tastes and how well the fried and blackened preparations are cooked.
What dishes are most recommended at Swain's Seafood and Cut Restaurant?
The most frequently recommended items are the scallops, grouper, fried shrimp, fried oysters, and the Mermaid Delight seafood pasta. Guests also call out the NY strip, chicken parmesan, stuffed flounder special, coconut cake, and the homemade chips with ranch.
What is the atmosphere like at Swain's Seafood and Cut Restaurant?
The vibe is casual and cozy, with table service, a bar onsite, and a room that can get loud when busy. It seems to work well for groups, families, tourists, and solo diners, especially for lunch or dinner in Oak Island.
Is Swain's Seafood and Cut Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is about $20 to $30, and many reviewers say the portions are large enough to split or take home. That combination of generous servings, fresh seafood, and house-made sides like chips and hush puppies makes it feel like solid value for the price.
Do you need a reservation at Swain's Seafood and Cut Restaurant?
Dinner reservations are recommended, especially for larger groups or celebration meals, because the restaurant can fill up and get noisy when busy. Reviewers also mention that service is usually quick and attentive, and that they were seated and accommodated easily when they had booked ahead.
Is parking available at Swain's Seafood and Cut Restaurant?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Swain's Seafood and Cut Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, Swain's Seafood and Cut Restaurant is good for kids.
