North Carolina Seafood Markets
Discover the best North Carolina seafood markets where fresh catch is cooked to perfection on-site.
Last summer, I stood on a dock in Nags Head, watching fishermen unload their morning catch while smelling Old Bay and melted butter from a nearby market.
That’s when I realized North Carolina’s coast offers something special: seafood markets where you can buy fresh fish and eat it cooked to perfection on the spot.
These markets serve up the ocean’s bounty with Southern hospitality and zero pretension, like stepping into a fisherman’s secret clubhouse.
Austin Fish Company has been serving fresh seafood, and locals guard this spot like a treasure map.
The steamed shrimp tastes like the ocean threw a party in your mouth.
Author's summary: Fresh seafood markets in North Carolina serve perfect catch.