Cape Fear Seafood Company Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing the menu at Cape Fear Seafood Company, a delightful American and Seafood restaurant located at 5226 S College Rd Ste 5 in Wilmington, NC. This casual yet vibrant establishment offers an array of options for all types of diners, from vegetarian dishes to fresh seafood delights. Indulge in appetizers like the decadent Crab Dip or the perfectly fried Okra. For soup and salad lovers, the Roasted Red Pepper & Crab Bisque is a must-try. The menu also features a variety of add-ons like Fresh Catch and Seared Scallops to customize your meal. Customers rave about the delicious entrees, attentive service, and overall enjoyable dining experience at Cape Fear Seafood Company. Don't miss out on experiencing the flavors and ambiance of this top-rated restaurant.
Appetizers
Crab Dip
a rich mixture of crab, horseradish, cheese & spices served with pita points
Fried Okra
a must have southern delicacy
Mussels
white wine, butter & garlic pan sauce, grilled ciabatta
Scallops on Maque Choux
three seared scallops, corn, poblano, andouille, light cajun cream sauce, chicharrónes
Seared Ahi Tuna
seared rare, asian sesame slaw, wasabi, soy sauce
Hush Puppy Basket
a classic starter
Surf & Turf Chimichurri
filet tips, shrimp, blackening spice, pineapple, chimichurri sauce
Crab Scampi Risotto
lump crab, boursin cheese, lemon, garlic, crispy risotto cakes
Calamari Fritti
parmesan garnish, housemade marinara
Buffalo Shrimp
fried jumbo shrimp, buffalo sauce, bleu crumbles, choice of ranch or bleu cheese dressing
Sweet & Spicy Shrimp
fried jumbo shrimp, sweet Thai Chili sauce
Peel & Eat Shrimp
with Old Bay
Roasted Red Pepper & Crab Bisque
our signature soup - roasted red peppers, cream, spices, backfin lump crab
Cape Fear Chowder
clams, cream, potatoes, bacon, spices
House Salad
romaine, cucumber, tomato, scallions, bleu cheese crumbles, bacon, candied pecans, white balsamic vinaigrette
Classic Caesar
with house made parmesan garlic croutons
Mixed Greens
mesclun mix, cucumber, tomato, red onion, parmesan, white balsamic vinaigrette
Soup & Salad
Add-ons
Fresh Catch
Salmon
Crab Cake
Fried Shrimp
Lobster Tail
a 4-5oz cold water tail split & broiled
8 Fried Oysters
Fried Scallops
Grilled Shrimp
Grilled or Blackened Chicken
Seared Scallops
Roasted Potatoes
Rice Pilaf
French Fries
Cole Slaw
Hush Puppies
Green Beans
add $1 w/roasted tomatoes
Creamy Risotto
add $1
Asparagus
add $1
Sauteed Spinach
add $1
Crispy Risotto Cakes
add $1
Fresh Sides
The Sea
Cape Fear Shrimp & Grits
shrimp, applewood bacon, tomatoes, scallions & mushrooms in a low country cream sauce over cheese grits
Lemon Pepper Sea Scallops
broiled sea scallops, lemon pepper, lemon beurre blanc served with house potatoes & asparagus
Lobster & Shrimp Risotto
lobster tail, shrimp, blackening spice, roasted peppers, basil, tomatoes, scampi risotto
Bald Head Island Crab Cakes
pan seared lump crab cakes, lemon beurre blanc with rice pilaf & asparagus
Saltimbocca
chef's choice white fish wrapped in prosciutto & served over a bed of sauteed spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms & goat cheese then draped with demi glace & lemon beurre blanc
Jambalaya
shrimp, scallops, andouille sausage, okra, onions, spices, tomatoes, rice pilaf
Figure 8 Stuffed Flounder
twin baked roulades of flounder, premium crab fusion, beurre blanc with rice pilaf & green beans with roasted tomatoes
New Bedford Scallops
beautiful sea scallops plated with a red & yellow pepper coulis served with creamy risotto & asparagus
Alaskan Snow Crab Legs
1 & 1/4 lbs of snow crab legs, served with butter, roasted potatoes & cole slaw
Filet Mignon*
7oz. hand cut beef tenderloin with demi-glace, house potatoes & asparagus
Grilled Ribeye*
12oz. hand cut Sterling Silver beef, demi-glace with house potatoes & sauteed spinach
Chicken Jarrett
seared chicken breast, roasted tomatoes, goat cheese, beurre blanc served with creamy risotto & asparagus
The Land
Seafood Platters
Broiled Seafood Platter (no seafood substitutions
sea scallops, shrimp, white fish & mussels, lemon pepper & blackening spice, side of lemon beurre blanc with rice pilaf & asparagus
Grilled Shrimp Platter
dusted with blackening spice, served with roasted potatoes & green beans with roasted tomatoes
Fried Flounder
golden fried flounder served with french fries, hush puppies & cole slaw
Fried Oysters
perfectly fried oysters served with french fries, hush puppies & housemade cole slaw
Fried Clam Strips
meaty clams served with french fries, hush puppies & cole slaw
Choice of Two
shrimp, flounder, clams, scallops or oysters (add $1) served with french fries, hush puppies & cole slaw
Fish -n- Chips Platter
beer battered white fish fried crisp, lemon garlic aioli, served with french fries, hush puppies & coleslaw
The Whole Boat
shrimp, flounder, clams, scallops & oysters served with french fries, hush puppies & cole slaw
Fisherman's Pasta
(no seafood substitutions) shrimp, sea scallops, white fish, mussels, house-made marinara, white wine, garlic, shallots, red pepper flake, fennel, linguine, grilled ciabatta
Shrimp Scampi
shrimp, lemon, garlic, shallot, white wine, red pepper flake, butter, tomato, parsley, parmesan, grilled ciabatta, over linguine
Smoked Salmon Alfredo
house smoked salmon cakes, mushrooms, asparagus, penne pasta, roasted garlic alfredo, parmesan
Shrimp Diablo
shrimp, mushrooms, spinach, spicy roasted red pepper cream sauce, penne pasta
Creamy Herb Alfredo
parmesan, mushrooms, asparagus, penne pasta, creamy herb alfredo with your choice of
Pastas
Baskets, Tacos & Sandwiches
Shrimp Basket
lightly breaded crispy fried shrimp served with french fries & cole slaw
Flounder Basket
crispy flounder served with french fries & cole slaw
Scallop Basket
lightly breaded scallop pieces served with french fries & cole slaw
Clam Strips
lightly breaded crispy clams served with french fries & cole slaw
Oyster Basket
lightly breaded oysters served with french fries & cole slaw
Chicken Tender Basket
hand breaded chicken breast served with french fries & Cole slaw
The "Cedric"
beer battered white fish, lettuce, tomato, aioli, brioche bun with french fries
Shrimp Burger
crispy fried shrimp, coleslaw, bistro, brioche bun with french fries
Double Take Sliders
double beef patties, american cheese, "Comeback Sauce" with french fries
Bacon Cheeseburger*
8oz. Angus burger, bacon, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, "Comeback Sauce", brioche bun with french fries
Fried Shrimp Tacos
fried shrimp, flour tortillas, mango salsa, sour cream, cabbage, black bean & corn salad, chipotle ranch
Grilled Shrimp Tacos
grilled shrimp, mango salsa, sour cream & cabbage served with a fresh black bean & corn salad
Beer Battered Fish Tacos
crispy beer battered white fish, mango salsa, sour cream & cabbage served with a fresh black bean & corn salad
Blackened Fish Tacos
blackened white fish, flour tortillas, mango salsa, sour cream, cabbage, black bean & corn salad, chipotle ranch
Blackened Fresh Catch Tacos
blackened fresh catch, mango salsa, sour cream & cabbage served with a fresh black bean & corn salsa
Ahi Tuna Sandwich
blackened yellowfin, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli, brioche bun with french fries
Lump Crab Cake Sliders
two seared lump crab cake sliders, lettuce, tomato, bistro sauce with french fries
Chicken Sandwich
grilled, blackened or fried, lettuce, tomato, provolone, brioche bun, "Comeback Sauce" with french fries
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
grilled or fried, buffalo sauce, bleu cheese crumbles, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun, served with french fries
Creme Brulee
classic custard beneath a caramelized sugar shell - just try it, you will love it
Key Lime Pie
a classic from the Keys made right here in the Junction
Espresso Brownie Sundae
warm brownie, espresso icing, vanilla bean ice cream, whipped cream, house caramel
Blueberry Cobbler A La Mode
mom's secret recipe made with NC blueberries, vanilla bean ice cream
Pot de Créme au Chocolat
a chocolate lovers dream, dense dark chocolate custard, whipped cream