Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar

We could not believe all the choices of 8 different kinds of FRESH FISH tonight!! Everything was delicious!! We ordered She Crab Soup, Caesar Salad, Fried platter and my Grouper with the Coconut, Pecan Nut dressing was so yummy. It was a nice thick piece of Grouper. The Caesar Salad was very flavorful - Needed a bigger plate because the small bowl was overflowing. Might just order that next time with Fried Oysters and make a Meal. Our waiter Brendan was very attentive and they were busy early and already sold out of a couple of choices. Get there early. We will be back!! No wonder it is a place to go if you love Seafood!! Highly recommended!!

We came to visit and wanted oysters on the half shell. This restaurant was highly recommended by two different locals. It did not disappoint. I got the she crab soup and the oysters on the half shell. Both were phenomenal. Other members of my family got the combination seafood platters, including the flounder shrimp and crab legs. They kept raving about how good everything was. They do have some non seafood items for those who do not eat fish. Our server, Michelle, was very knowledgeable about the menu and a pleasure to work with.

We ordered the coconut shrimp appetizer. You only get four pieces, but they were very good and butterfly to perfection. I also ordered the combo platter which comes with flounder, scallops, shrimp, grits and a lobster cream sauce. The Caesar salad was perfectly seasoned. We went to this place because of a recommendation and we weren’t disappointed! Gravel parking lot is a little difficult for seniors. It would be cool if someone played piano!!!

The food was good. I would recommend the oysters on a half shell or blacken Mahi. Fresh vegetables, love eating Local.

We made a reservation through open table and we're seated right away. Our waiter was on top of things! We got a dozen steamed oysters and they were very good. Our food came before we finished them and I was worried that my seafood platter would get cold before we dug into it.... But NO! The fried seafood platter we shared was very hot, NOT greasy AT ALL, and very flavorful! The collards were almost at the top of my list as well! If you've in Wilmington... GO!!!!!

A must go to when in Wilmington, Absolutely the best in everything. FIVE Stars across the broad. Had the fried oysters and shrimp combo, cooked to perfection.

I was definitely blown away with the food, the staff was friendly and the decor especially the tables were so cute. Love this place and appreciate the hospitality for my husband and myself for our first time there.

Second time here and it did not disappoint! Great food and even better service from a lovely lady named Kelly. Our daughter enjoyed the she crab soup with collards, she was a huge fan of the soup though my husband was not. He felt there was too strong of maybe a sherry flavor? But that’s tastes/opinions for you! He enjoyed the fried shrimp platter and I enjoyed the grilled scallops plate with a salad and their grits with lobster cream sauce. The grits and sauce were delicious and the scallops were perfectly cooked, no tough or chewy pieces at all! The menu is large and varied enough for most everyone to find something to enjoy, we will return to this restaurant on any future visits to Wilmington.

This is easily one of my favorite seafood restaurants in all of Wilmington, and if you like oysters, you gotta check this place out! I highly recommend sitting on their version of a dock; the ambience gives you the emotional impression that you are outside, but you're inside with working HVAC, which is very enjoyable in the peak of summer. The service is always top-notch, and I've never had a bad dish at Hieronymus. The aesthetic is quirky and creative enough to stand out from the crowd. Highly recommend! Great spot for a date or large parties, and they accept reservations for everyone. Because they do get busy, I definitely recommend making reservations in advance.

The ample free parking will the best part of your dinner. Perfunctory table service coupled old smelly seafood. Long, long ago Hieronymus was wonderful. Now, gross.

I love this seafood restaurant! It's one of my go-to's when I'm at the beach. It's closer to downtown Wilmington than Wrightsville, but worth the drive. They allow for reservations, and are quick to seat you. The service is always good and there's lots to choose from on the menu. My favorite part is probably the biscuits, because they're a better version of red lobster garlic and cheese biscuits. They always have 4-5 fresh catch options and you can get them flavored in a variety of ways. I like blackened and lemon caper style the best!

This place is okay. It has a kid's menu which I appreciate with two kids. The options on the kids menu is great from chicken nuggets, to a burger, to a shrimp basket or the fresh catch of the day cooked how you want. We tried the chicken nuggets and flounder fried, both with fries. The fries are hand cut. They were really good. The chicken nuggets were moist on the inside. The flounder was fried well with a thin layer of breading. My baby girl loved it. For us adults, we had raw oysters. Surprisingly the oysters were fresh and yummy! My husband got the salmon blackened and I got a white fish Carolina style. My fish wasn't fresh. It was disappointing. My husband's salmon was okay. The star of both our meals was the green beans.

Was in town looking. Walked in and greeted with southern hospitality is always This place started off on a great note. Hot cheddar biscuits. I'm not a bread person but I had two and had to push the plate away to save room for my food. All the food was good. I got the select 3 ( scallops, shrimp and oysters), and it was fried to perfection. The peel steamed shrimp had the right amount of spice. The staff was friendly and consistent from taking orders, bring the food right to the table when ready, to keeping glasses full.

Service is tops, fast and friendly. Drinks were well made. Fish is the main draw and all is fresh. Decent portions. What this place lacks is atmosphere. Noisy and almost cafeteria style. But you come here for the seafood.

The food is great and service was absolutely the best during the pandemic. The only place they didn't forget to be nice. They have had really good bartenders. A great place to take a client for lunch. Not too noisy. I do miss not having the fireplace to sit in front of

Restaurant has a neat setup, west at the oyster bar. Bar tender was laid back and provided good service, not overwhelming but attentive. Oyster guy stayed busy most of the night, neat to see him preparing the steamed items. Cheese bread biscuits were a nice surprise. Seems like a local spot.

Great food and wonderful service! The shrimp & grits are one of my favs. This time I had the fried calamari, grilled shrimp, grits & brussel sprouts...highly satisfied! Will return.

Great seafood platters, she-crab soup and calamari with prompt & friendly service. Don't miss this great seafood restaurant

Our food was absolutely delicious (the Mahi fresh catch and pecan cheesecake for dessert) Best server award goes to Mandy for making our experience exceptional! You don't wanna miss this place when visiting Wilmington

A really good seafood place. I had the flounder and scallops and was very good. We;; seasoned and cooked. The other in my party had a similar dish (combo plate) and they liked it as well. Our server was awesome and was attentive to us, and I liked the relaxed, well decorated dining room. I liked that they had sides, but what I had was just meh for salads and grits. The actuakl fish was pretty awesome and ate it all.

First time visiting & we needed a good seafood spot! We found it! Service was amazing & friendly. Food was delicious, shrimp & grits were great! Blackened shrimp with fries/grits were good as well! When back in town, definitely coming back! Loved the feel of the place & I bought a shirt

Slow and steady wins the race. This place isn't going to win the pace award, but the quality is very good. I wouldn't have expected such from a place so far inland from the shore, but this place is rather good. The blackened style brings enough spice and heat, while the boil on the crab legs makes for easy deconstruction. The burger is juicy, but the fries lack seasoning. The coleslaw is a nice balance of crunch vs. dressing, and the drink menu has enough to offer. Kudos to variety. Give it a try

Definitely recommend checking this restaurant out if you're in Wilmington and craving seafood! First off the size of this place is deceiving. It's huge on the inside and there's plenty of seating indoor or outdoor. The service was great and everyone was super friendly. We started off with some cheddar biscuits and oysters which were both tasty. I got the shrimp and grits as my entree and it was great. The portions are big fyi. We ended with dessert the server recommended and they did not disappoint. I'd go again if I'm ever in the Wilmington area!

Not sure what they hype was all about. Saw an article about this place in the news and decided to try it. Made reservation, showed up and no one was at the door. We waited a bit, workers walked by, said she'll be right up here, several actually. Empty restaurant the way, could they not seat us? Finally after a while the bartender came over and sat us. The server, bless her heart, had such a hard time remembering things. They brought out the wrong food initially then when our food came out, it looked awful. Whatever happened to presentation? The best part was the snapper itself. Sides were awful- coke slaw and fries. Really a disappointment. And the bill was wrong too. We won't be back. Two stars for the yummy snapper. I'm

The food was great, however a bit on the expensive side for what you get. Found the atmosphere great and the service equally as great. Definitely recommend this place

Always liked this place. Won't be coming back after this experience though. They do not close at 9, they actually close at 8:20. I walked in at 8:20 and told her I was going to order fast and be out by close and they would not serve me. The bartender at the time was a girl I had dealt with for the first time. I have eaten later than 8:20 at this restaurant multiple times, but was really disappointed in the way I was treated this go around.

The seafood here is damn good. This is one of the best seafood places in Wilmington, and I am not exaggerating. They have several catches of the day. When I was there, there was probably a 1/2 dozen fish options. You can have your fished cooked several ways (fried, blackened, grilled, crusted). All the seafood is fresh and you can tell the difference. Be sure to try the she crab soup. Also the sides were great and well done. Full bar with a cocktail menu. The service was excellent. Couple of tips 1) This place is not cheap. You are paying for high quality seafood. 2) Make a reservation (Open Table) 3) Don't miss the cocktail menu

I wanted snow crab legs for my birthday so we decided to try Hieronymus! We had a reservation for 8, but they close at 9. I took that to mean they stop taking reservations at 9, but no, they start closing down. I'd make a 7:30 next time to not feel rushed. I tried the snow crab legs, the house side salad, and the veggie of the day (asparagus). My husband tried a fresh catch of the day with fries. Everything was good all around, food came out quickly and the server was attentive.

It is average, nothing special about it. Food was okay, service was okay, drinks were okay, and it is still better than Cape Fear Seafood but no where as good as Fish Bites. That's all I got!

Great seafood place! Went with my boyfriend's family and it was wonderful! If you love seafood then this is your place to go, very fresh! The location is a bit hard to find but overall a hidden gem!

Looked for a good seafood place and found this through Yelp. We ordered the hot crab dip. It was decent. The bread that was served was cut very very thin. We also ordered some raw oysters. Decent size oysters. Our meal was the fresh catch of the day: black drum with herb grilled with asparagus and salad, fried combination platter with clam strips and fried oysters. The asparagus was cooked just right. It was seasoned well and not overly salty or bland. The fish was good and fresh. The fried combination tasted like any fried seafood you get at any restaurants. Service was great. Our appetizer, salad, main entree all came out within 5 minutes of each other. But we were hungry so we were happy!

The food was great I had mahi when I went in here. The bartender was a class act. I like the vibe in this place. I will be back again for another catch to see what it tastes like .

Love that there are still Mom and Pops restaurants around. This place has been around since 1972 and took a reservation on Open table to find them and glad I did. If you loved seafood cooked all types of way this is your spot. Items to try bucket of oysters/she crab soup and dip their warm cheddar biscuits in your soup and the grits with lobster cream sauce!! My new fave seafood restaurant in Wilmington and will be back!!

Oh my goodness this place is amazing. As soon as I check in I go straight to the restroom to wash my hands. You can try out the sand scrub they sell when washing your hands. My hands fell soft, silky and they smell amazing. As we wait on our table I watched the bartender whipping up some really interesting drinks. By the way he puts on a show. I just had to try one called "Pain Chiller" and wow!!! It was literally one of the best I've had. The side of grits are definitely the signature item for me. I couldn't wait to get these again. They should make this a dinner option with grilled shrimp. The tables are designed to bring that beach vibe inside. They're see through with sand and shells, supper cute! I absolutely enjoyed every minute here.

The service was great, Marsha was super accommodating and kind! She's great at her job. I felt super welcomed!

This place is decorated amazingly inside and out and they have their own personal products they sell. They have the catch of the day on boards all over the restaurant so you easily know what's available that day and everything tastes so fresh. All the servers are very helpful and knowledgeable.

Food was excellent evening at closing time! Drinks were delicious. Matthew our server was an absolute delight and didn't make us feel rushed. Service was quick and efficient. We sat outside and with the fans and great music it was absolutely perfect! Highly recommend them for a date night!

First time. We enjoyed our cocktails with the exception of my wife's martini special. Unless you like a super sweet martini (contains simple syrup,) avoid it. For apps, the oysters were fresh and tasty. The fried calamari was disappointing, especially since this is a seafood restaurant. The pieces were small, tough and overcooked. Entrees were the show. We enjoyed the Grouper and Swordfish specials. You can select different entree preparations, all tasty. Kelley was our server and she was the best. Friendly and fast. We were in an open, noisy room. Not much ambiance. You are there for the fresh seafood.

We had a delicious dinner and wonderful service! We loved the outdoor dining option, and the waiter was so nice to turn on multiple heaters for us!

Very good food and service. I had the fresh catch (Mahi) lemon and caper style, and it was excellent. The scalloped potatoes were good but nothing to write home about. The restaurant has a good environment but when it got crowded it was a little loud, but certainly not unpleasant. I will definitely return!

Excellent little hidden gem for seafood entrees. Friendly & prompt service. The inside dinning and bar area was posted with memorabilia of celebrities, athletes, musicians and more. Cool little place and the food was delicious! Highly recommend the crab dip!!

I give this place 3 stars because I don't want to hurt their Yelp rating, and it was my choice to eat here. But understand that my opinion is a big Meh. Best thing: very nice service. Savannah was very nice, efficient and helpful. If you're familiar with the term, this is your standard calabash restaurant. Nothing special. I have had far better food. All the reviews raved about their grits and lobster cream sauce. Don't fall for it. They are standard Waffle House grits with a very bland sauce that only made the grits thicker/more dense. Their crab dip was the highlight. I like their toasted bread that came with. It was a good size for 2 to share. The rest of the meal (broiled scallops and shrimp with She crab soup) was unremarkable. You could get it anywhere else in Wilmington. I think my experience surprised me because other reviews raved about how good it was. Birthday dinner experience, etc. This place is just nothing special. Not the ambience, not the quality, and though the service was lovely, it wasn't anything exceptional. It wasn't bad, but don't go in expecting something special. There are better places to celebrate at, in Wilmington.

I love the ambiance, food, and the fast friendly service. We've been here several times over the past few years and have enjoyed every experience. The staff are super friendly and accommodating. No complaints really at all. Can't wait to dine here again soon!

We have been coming to the beach every summer for past 7 years. Found Hieronymus and dine there at least twice a week during our stay. April was the first person to take care of us and every year we are always excited to see if she's still there! She remembered us after a year! And even remembered what we ate and drank! Always so sweet and superb service! Asset to the restaurant to say the least! She thanked "us" for coming back every year!

I enjoyed the shrimps and grits and the drinks. Fun ambiance, too. The cocktails were a bit on the weak side. Overall a good experience.

The best damn oysters in town, hands down and bar none. Wife and I make it a point to get here every oyster season and it does not disappoint. Great the rest of the year too but the oysters make it really special.

A Wilmington institution. Always excellent. Catch of the day is always super fresh and tasty. Good people.

This will be brief...... Basically a shot and beer joint for the locals and a very average seafood restaurant for the tourist. She crab soup. pretty decent if a bit too small portion. Shrimp and grits. Creamy and filled with fat well cooked shrimp,way too salty. Mixed fried seafood platter. well fried,not too greasy,clam bellys and scallops were the best part of this dish.way too salty. Key lime pie. a tart really ,not a pie.sweet but little lime flavor unfortunatly. Now here is where we should have just cut our losses..... We ordered a dozen oysters on the half shell and it came to the table quick enough on a tray of half melted ice and at first glance seemed to be rather small but swimming in it's liquor or so I though. Squeeze of lemon and just a small dollop of horse radish and down the hatch....The saltiness of the brine just hits you. I have dined on oysters from the Carribean to the Philippines,up and down both coasts of North America and don't recall tasting a oyster as salty.They appeared to be washed and rebrined. Disappointing.

Amazing local flavor & atmosphere in this fresh seafood restaurant! Never tasted such delicious fish and accompanied sauces! The sides were also outstanding!

Service was superb. Food was very good and the restaurant had a welcoming ambiance. The server was kind enough to take my plate back for some of the food to be redone, when I noticed the juice from the vegetables made my fried seafood soggy.

Two friends and I dined here the other night. We learned this place via a Facebook page. A few people mentioned how good the food was at Hieronymus, but at the end of our meal, we disagreed. We had early dinner reservations at 5:45pm, as other times were booked. The place was pretty busy with customers. We got seats at the bar, where we usually like to dine. It's always fun to chat with the bartender and other customers. The bartender made some tasty lemon drop martini's. Later we had a glass of wine. He gave us several menu recommendations to include a few items that were blackened. I'm not a fan of blackened foods, as I find them too salty or with too many seasonings, so I opted for the combination grilled platter with shrimp and scallops (my one friend as well). My other friend ordered fried fish. We found the food to be very salty that we couldn't enjoy our meal. My dish came with sautéed vegetables - a very small portion and bland. My friend's fried fish was mushy so he didn't eat much of it. Our fried calamari appetizer, the side salads, and cheese biscuits were good. I think the best part of the meal was the praline cheesecake that we shared. Maybe we ordered the wrong entrees, as I've read other reviews that were positive. Maybe I should have mentioned how salty the food was to the bartender and ordered something else. This place won't be high on my radar, if at all. There are other seafood restaurants that I have enjoyed some excellent meals.

This place is a no brainer for awesome seafood when you're in Wilmington. Their menu has something for every type of seafood lover and their daily catch options are always interesting. The service is always great too. Their staff knows the menu inside and out, and is very knowledgeable on the rotating fresh catches and types of oysters available at the bar. I enjoy sitting at the bar. It has a very homie and comfortable feel to it.

I've been in Wilmington over two years and hadn't yet sought out a seafood oriented dining experience. And after my trip to Hieronymous... it's going to be hard to switch it to and go anywhere else! That said - I'm from the Midwest, so don't have a refined palate for specifics when it comes to preparation...or even knowing details of lesser known types of fish. I went with the grouper prepared Carolina style and quite honestly - couldn't have been more pleased. The fish was mild, sweet and tender. The tomato, basil and balsamic topping elevated the dish without overwhelming. The white wine broth & garlic that the grouper was cooked in added a lovely savory note that allowed the fish to "pop" all on its own. I can't say that I've ever had grouper before - and if so - certainly not prepared this well. I am absolutely a fan of it after this and will no doubt seek it out for future dining experiences. The collards were a fabulous mixture of almost creamy and notably tangy, perfection in my opinion. And while a soft potato usually isn't my thing (more of a baked or roasted kinda gal) these were buttery and delicious in a way potato lovers - or not - would enjoy. The volume of food was on point and quality for the price was spot on. I'd looked at other seafood spots and feel Hieronymous does it better - prices are competitive, if not a bit more affordable - the preparations are not overly complicated, letting the fish keep center stage. I don't mind a place with other creative ways of serving seafood - but when you just want really quality fish prepared darn well - this is your spot! We also tried the local oysters and though I'm not generally a fan of the texture - I gave them a try and appreciated the flavor accompaniment options to brighten their freshness. While our server was very friendly and attentive - I was a bit disappointed when she brought the wrong wine for my friend and also wasn't familiar with some of the fish being offered that night. Minor details on my opinion, but still wanted to make note. All in all our dining experience exceeded expectations in the food department (always the hope but not easy to do) so we will certainly be back soon!

Great place to get locally caught seafood. Shrimp and grits was excellent. Server was very attentive and kept my iced tea full the whole evening. If you don't want to sit at a table, they have high top tables at the bar and serve the full menu there.

Stopped in after an eventful day of checking out shops in Wilmington. My motto is to try somewhere new whenever I'm traveling and I found this place thanks to Yelp. And the reviews were right on point, I give it 4 stars due to the waiting time and you had to wait by the door for a 45mins wait since they use the old school method of calling your name. It would've been nice to relax in the car and avoid the Saturday crowd until our table was ready. But once inside the staff was friendly, food came out quickly with large portions. I will try again if I'm in the area.

The food is good, service good. Price on a mixed spirit drink is outrageous. It's a beer joint. I always liked this place but won't be returning.

Definitely a 5 Star restaurant. Excels in ambiance, service and great food. You owe it to yourself to have an excellent early meal or dinner at this restaurant.