Great food I went on a Tuesday so it was half priced snow crab legs. I ordered 2lbs and they were amazing. The staff is super friendly and they have awesome margaritas.
We had a good experience here. I love low country boil with crab legs. It is an all time favorite meal for me. Theirs was plentiful and delicious with good seasoning. Corn & potatoes cooked perfect. Crab legs were cooked properly. We went on Wednesday when it was half off and a great deal. We had the chowder - one of us loved it. Flavor was good but I personally didn't like the imitation crab texture in it. Desert was good too. Server was sweet and we had no wait in the off season. Manager was moving about and checking on tables. We did have a couple errors, but again, the boil was good I wouldn't hesistate to go for that.
Loved everything about our meal here.
The server was so friendly and kind, the food was great, and especially the Chowder was outstanding. I can see how it's won awards!
A Carolina Beach Seafood Favorite 🦀🌊
Michael’s Seafood is definitely a place worth checking out if you’re visiting Carolina Beach and looking for a good seafood experience. The restaurant has a casual, relaxed atmosphere that fits perfectly with the beach-town vibe, and it’s clearly a popular spot—the place can get busy, especially during peak dinner hours.
One of the biggest reasons to come here is the famous seafood chowder, which has won the World Championship three times. It’s definitely one of the dishes that stands out and something I would recommend trying while you’re here.
The menu has plenty of seafood options, including crab cakes, oysters, shrimp and scallop scampi, seafood mac & cheese, Low Country Boil, fish specials, and fresh seafood dishes. The Blue Fin Crab Dip and Oysters Rockefeller are also popular choices if you’re looking for something to start with.
The portions are generous, the atmosphere is lively, and there’s both indoor and outdoor seating. It feels more like a local beach favorite than a formal seafood restaurant, which I think adds to the experience.
Tip: They don’t take reservations and seating is first come, first served, so I’d recommend going earlier if you want to avoid a long wait.
Overall, Michael’s is a solid choice for seafood in Carolina Beach, especially if you want to try their award-winning chowder and some classic coastal dishes. 🦀🍤🌊
RJ
Ronald Jarvis
Sep 18, 2026
Another restaurant Who attracted with their pet friendly patio. Our server, Maria, went way out of her way to make sure we were comfortable and happy. I had the seafood lasagna (salmon, scallops, shrimp) which was delicious. She had the blackened salmon which was also excellent although there was some confusion about which dinner she ordered and what came with. The menu could have been more clear about that. We sat right in front of a speaker but Management was more than happy to turn it down. Some street noise on the patio but not too bad. Bottom line is we had an excellent experience at a reasonable price. Be aware they charge for credit cards