Seaboy

I’ve been to Sea Boy in Cornelius five times now, and every visit has been an absolute delight. I’ve worked my way through nearly every appetizer — the oysters are a must, and the salmon “small plate” is anything but small, generous and so flavorful. The food is always fresh, with quality that sets it apart from anywhere else. The service is what really makes it special. The staff greets you by name and makes you feel like family. I’ve sat outside on the porch and at the chef’s table, and both experiences were truly entertaining in their own ways. The atmosphere is unique, welcoming, and full of character. Sea Boy is more than just dinner — it’s a full experience, and one I look forward to every single time.

I absolutely loved this restaurant! Everything was exceptional and… soft shell crab! It is like being in a cottage in New England, from the quaint home expertly remodeled, to the adorable porch, and all of the Cape cod blue! We sat at the bar and bartenders were phenomenal! Making us drinks and mocktails according to our tastes. Don’t skip the oysters! They had moon dancers too, which are just about my favorite! I highly recommend! I don’t know how it took us four months to realize they had opened, but it won’t take 4 to go back! We went early as we had no reservation, but I’d go later and sit on the porch. It would be such a lovely evening!

Seaboy was INCREDIBLE! My husband and I ate here last night to celebrate closing on a new home in this area and this place did not disappoint. As someone from New England who loves and misses good seafood, this spot felt like I was back home. And as a fellow foodie, this was probably the first meal in a very long time that left me speechless. We sat at the chef’s counter, which I’d highly recommend, and from the moment we sat down to the moment we walked out the experience was top notch. Amazing food, staff, and ambiance. I will be dreaming of the key lime dessert for the rest of my life lol. This is officially my new favorite restaurant in Charlotte and we will certainly be regulars here!! Kent, Joe & Eve were all wonderful to talk to throughout the night. We will be back very soon :)

This place is a gem. I grew up on the gulf coast and always skeptical about seafood this far inland but this place blew me away. We had the opportunity to sit at the bar facing the kitchen and it was so cool to watch the back of house prepare dishes. The service and our drinks were on point. We tried the oysters various ways & the herb grilled oysters were AMAZING. I’ve had all kinds of oysters in different styles and these were unique and delicious. We followed it with a couple of small plates, the scallop toast and sea bass cheeks. I’ve had scallops, I’ve had sea bass, but I have never had them prepared this way and I was blown away. We topped off our meal by sharing the grouper over succotash and I know I’ve bragged about everything else we’ve had but this dish was so delicious. The crispness of the fish paired with sweetness of the corn and brightness of the other vegetables was perfection. 13/10, bring your family & friends!

We had the most amazing dinner at Seaboy for my husband’s birthday! The service was truly exceptional. Everyone we encountered was so friendly and said happy birthday. The food was all delicious- we can’t decide what was best. We got 8 oysters (4 raw and 4 herb grilled), the crab dip, grouper cheeks, and the yellowfin tuna crudo. They gifted us a key lime posset and two shooters of cream sherry for my husband’s birthday. We will be back asap!

We had the most incredible dinner last night! The food was absolutely delicious but what made the evening unforgettable was the exceptional service from Kent. He’s an absolute gem, attentive, funny, and full of genuine warmth. He brought so much joy, which was needed after a rough work week. We look forward to visiting again soon 🐟

Had an amazing meal at Seaboy and would definitely recommend to friends and family. Our server Peter was extremely nice and knowledgeable. He gave some amazing recommendations that did not disappoint. The restaurant is small and cozy with covered outdoor seating. All of the staff we interacted with were kind and friendly. The food was fresh and served in a timely manner. Also the desserts were just as delicious. I enjoyed the fact that the menu was small so you know each dish was made with care. It’s also a plus everything is made with locally sourced ingredients. We had the Crispy Skate Wings, Yellowfin Tuna Crudo, Branzino, Flounder, and Grilled Tuna. Each dish was delicious and would recommend them all. The dessert was a Keylime mousse with graham cracker and a toasted meringue top, also very delicious.

We had such a fabulous experience at Seaboy! We were here to celebrate a birthday and our server Peter went above and beyond. Every dish was phenomenal, the service was incredible, and the special touches for our celebration made our night. We had the oysters, tuna crudo, lamb ragu, and flounder. We can’t wait to try more of the menu.

Perfect as always! My 7th or 8th trip and perfection every time. I tried the flounder this time and it was terrific. The meringue topped lime cream desert is also a favorite. Every experience here was perfect in food, service and ambiance. If you get the possibility get one on the 4 seats at the chef's counter and watch magic happen!

Trying to be a fair bit higher ranked than the place deserves. It needs to be a bit more middle of the road. Food is good .. Easy to park as a destination, destination.

We had been meaning to try Seaboy ever since we learned it'd be taking over the space. This was our first night out after getting my new job, and it was spectacular all around. Cocktails were on point. Service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. And the food was incredible--so many different textures and flavors that were delightful. We had some raw oysters (the Fresno chile hot sauce is amazing), the crispy skate wing (the best rendition of fried fish I've had in a long while), the heirloom tomato toast (as our server said, July on a plate), the scallop toast (wonderful contrast of textures and flavors with a chili crisp kick) and the flounder (perfectly cooked and served over some amazing succotash). Finished with a superb slice of carrot cake. Top notch from start to finish. Can't wait to return to start picking off other items on the menu. The place has great energy, great music, great cocktails, great food. An absolute home run.

My husband and I have visited Seaboy three times now, and we've vowed to return at least monthly. We are fans of tapas with big flavors, and Seaboy is so good that they deserve to join our regular rotation. The restaurant itself is small, with only ten tables in the back room (reservation only) and eight tables outside, along with several tables/seats in the bar area (no reservation required). Because they are so small, we are glad they offer earlier reservations (starting @ 4pm) for us early birds who enjoy eating when restaurants are less crowded. We've been able to get seating in the bar without a reservation, too! We have tried seven of their dishes, and here's how I'd rank them - Repeat Dishes (in order of favorites) * Lamb ragu - This dish is a favorite, and it's gotten better each time we've had it. If I came with friends and only got one dish, this is what I'd get without a doubt. * Tuna crudo - Definite repeat, and probably the best tuna crudo we've had anywhere, especially because of big flavors imparted by the Asian chili oil. * Sea bass cheeks/crispy skate wing - Definite repeat with whatever fish they have on rotation. We love their homemade tartar sauce, the light and crispy coating, and the quality of their fish. * Shrimp Skewers - This dish is full of flavor! * Scallops with Rock Shrimp Risotto - Our only large plate, this dish was served with three large scallops and perfectly cooked--and seasoned--risotto. On the Fence * Candied beets - This was a large portion for sharing and tasty, but it could have used more candied walnuts. Skip Next Time * Crab and chorizo croquettes - These were large and well-filled. However, we preferred the other dishes we discovered over this one. Seavoy's drinks are well-prepared with great care, and if you request something off the menu, you'll likely get a special creation by the mixologist. The Bulletproof Boulevardier & jazzed up French 75 were some of the best we've ever had! Service has always been impeccable, and the dishes were timed well enough that we never had more than one at one time. The plates also looked like a lot of care was factored into the presentation. They gave us fresh plates after our courses, which I really appreciated. I do wish they offered tableside payments via Apple Pay--or at least via a QR code. However, that won't deter us from being regulars! They have recognized us each time we've had a repeat visit. I love their attention to food, service, and hospitality, and am so glad we have such a great restaurant close to home!

This is one of the best meals I have ever had! When we got there, we were greeted so nicely by the hostess. The restaurant was busy, nice vibe and decor. Our server joe was outstanding! He educated us on the menu, and let us take our time and was also extremely attentive during the whole meal. The Caesar salad was amazing. GET THE LAMB RAGU- It was absolutely fabulous! I had the scallops which were so amazing and the shrimp in the risotto were great. My husband had the swordfish and he loved his meal. For dessert we had a delicious lime meringue treat which was light, great texture and delicious. Also, the bill was reasonable for all the high quality food and drinks we had. I highly recommend this restaurant.

We have been eyeing this restaurant from across the street for months. I'm so happy that we finally made a reservation and gave it a shot. This restaurant has such a cool, funky vibe. The hostess was so welcoming and projects an era of we've got you and you're going to have a wonderful dining experience this evening. The menu was just a page of the most delicious, memorable attention to detail options that will make you want to come back and experience all of them very soon! The entire staff assisted us with water, filling wine glasses, setting, cleaning plates and serving the most delectable dishes that we had chosen. We visited with another couple and opted for 3 appetizers and 2 dinners. You know it's a great place when you're talking about coming back as you're exiting the restaurant and not even off of the front porch yet.

We enjoyed a wonderful date night without the kids and visited Seaboy. The crab croquettes and grouper cheeks were delicious. The scallops and risotto dish was delicious. We appreciate fresh seafood, especially being from the beach. The staff was personable and Joe took wonderful care of us. We will definitely be back. Thank you!

Very nice seafood restaurant in the heart of Cornelius. The service was really great and the ambiance is clean and lively as you enter the restaurant. It was a bit challenging trying to park but we lucked out. We sat in the back right of the restaurant with three other tables and it was very loud. The food was very fresh but over salted in my opinion. One of the two drinks we ordered wasn't quite right, but we enjoyed it anyway. Overall this was a very good experience.

Have visited Seaboy on four occasions and has been consistently exceptional - quality ingredients, delicious appetizers, small plates and fabulous service, especially from Peter. Congratulations, Jonny, on opening such a superb restaurant!

Update: our 2nd time to Seaboy was just as remarkable. Peter our server was well trained & attentive. He recommended the Halibut Cheeks as an appetizer. Never had Halibut Cheeks, and delicious they were! Two large cheeks, lightly battered served with a lemon tartar sauce, along with a grilled half a lemon drizzled with balsamic that we squeezed over top. My goodness what a treat. Our main courses were....again....the Tuna. It is outstanding in our opinion. The tuna is cooked & seasoned perfectly and those fried then sautéed potatoes are the bomb. I've talked about those potatoes to so many people. They complement the tuna perfectly. We also ordered the Pompano fish. It's pan grilled with a chopped apple slaw along with cilantro served on top of the fish. It had the perfect amount of salt and seasoning. And for dessert we shared the Lemon Curd with graham crackers and topped with a meringue with sea salt and grated lemon topping. We left once again thinking this is the best restaurant in this area. We had reservations thankfully. The place was packed by 6:30.

Came here on a whim after driving by and was impressed. Excellent food quality! Attentive service and pleasant atmosphere! Highly recommend!

Stumbled upon this place and what a happy surprise! The drinks were incredible, and the food is amazing. Definitely my new date night spot!!

Amazing food, service & cocktails...just try it!! So glad we don't have to trek down to Charlotte for this gem.

Seaboy is a true gem! The food is fresh and delicious. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive. If you love seafood, this will be your new favorite spot.

First visit & can't wait to go back! Sat outside on the porch for dinner which is such a relaxing nice atmosphere. Our server Kent was top notch. He definitely made our visit over the top! We tried the grilled oysters, yellowfin crudo, sea bass cheeks and croquettes (a must have) to start. We split the scallop entree - which was my overall fav! Such a great addition to our area & so happy to support such a great crew and chef!

I've lived in the Charlotte area for over two years and this may have been the best meal and the best service that I've had. We had oysters, crab dip, lamb ragu, and blackened swordfish. All cooked to perfection!

Absolutely spectacular restaurant. Every dish was on point... everyone that works there is great and happy to be there.. all the patrons left beyond satisfied. Good music too. Kent had great recommendations, conversations, and even some interesting history on a few of the dishes.

Where to begin - Seaboy is one of the best restaurants I've been to in a long time. It is definitely one of the best restaurants in the Charlotte area. I have been twice and have gotten numerous dishes - there is not a single thing I wouldn't reorder. Food is high-quality, the flavors are incredible, and presentation is beautiful. I love sitting at the counter and watching the kitchen, they were even kind enough to let us try the scallop toast on my last visit, which was delicious as well. The chefs are so kind and friendly, and the servers are all wonderful and attentive. Even the drinks are incredible - we loved both our cocktails and mocktails. What we ordered this visit: little gem Caesar (forgot to take a picture), grilled oysters - herb, bacon, and Cajun, yellowfin crudo, crispy skate bites, crab and chorizo croquettes, PEI mussels, lamb ragu, scallop toast (compliments of the chef), and cheesecake (not pictured). I would reorder everything, but my favorites are probably the Cajun and bacon grilled oysters, yellowfin crudo, and the crab and chorizo croquettes. Last time we went, we ordered several of these items plus the crab dip and crispy sea bass cheeks. Next time, I plan to get an entree because they all look amazing, but I wanted to try as many things as possible on these first few visits. This is such a beautiful date-night spot and a great spot to go with some girl friends. This was the best addition to the LKN area - they truly blew my expectations out of the water. I am so impressed with everything the chef is doing at this restaurant and can't wait for my next visit!

Hidden treasure. Don't deal with Charlotte, drive the short mile to Cornelius. This area alone has great places to dine and have a drink. This place has it all. From vibe, ambiance and food. The owner/chef has taken great concern to deliver both a comfortable place to dine, but puts as much effort into what goes into your stomach. The place is amazing. You can feel his passion through the entire space. This is my favorite seafood place.

I had the pleasure of dining here on a beautiful Saturday evening and was able to sit out on the Patio as a walk in as I arrived early. The service was excellent - they treated me like I was a food critic with the level of attentiveness and detailed descriptions of their dishes. I had their tuna crudo, which was one of the best tasting dishes I have had- I cannot wait to go back and order it again. I also had the oysters and crispy fish small plate- everything was presented wonderfully, and the fish had just the right amount of batter to fish ratio. The meal ended with a complimentary glass of sherry to top it off. Will DEFINITELY be putting this on the regular rotation!

Went for dinner a second time. Started with Crab & Chorizo Croquettes and Lamb Ragu. She had the Grilled Yellowfin Tuna and I had the Whole Branzino. Shared Carrot Cake and double Espresso. Absolutely fantastic again. I don't know how they managed to put together such a great team top to bottom but they have. If you like an upscale seafood centric menu - you can't do better than Seaboy.

Fantastic new restaurant in Cornelius. Amazing service, excellent food! We will be back. Joe gave great service along with everyone else.

Amazing!! Incredible food and terrific service -- can't wait to go back! We had the tuna crudo, grouper cheeks, little gem caesar, scallops and grilled tuna. All amazing!

Impeccable service! From the hostess to the bar folks to the waiter, super friendly people. The vibes inside were wonderful too, from the windows to the walls to the tiny fish on the tables. We got the branzino, the croquettes, some oysters, and a skate wing. All were excellent. Although I'd particularly recommend the branzino and the croquettes. We will definitely be coming back here!

With how smoothly this place runs and delicious their food is you would think they've been open for years! We went for dinner on Saturday night for date night and were blown away! Seated right away for our reservation and promptly greeted by Peter, followed by another server who was full of information about the restaurant and all of their dishes. Started off with a half dozen oysters, their house made Cajun saltines were an incredible complement to the oysters. Followed by their crab dip, one of the most decadent rich and delicious dips I have ever had; most of the time with a crab dip there is a good bit of fish or breadcrumbs or too much cheese added but this one was exceptional and loaded with chucks of crab meat! The tuna crudo I expected to be delicious but this one blew us out of the park with the flavors and the orange to really lighten and brighten the other flavors. The sea scallops with rock shrimp risotto was so creamy and the scallops were cooked to absolute perfection. Will definitely be back soon because we want to try every thing this menu has to offer!

The scallops with shrimp risotto was delicious. We had the crab dip appetiser that was divine.Top notch service and great drinks

This restaurant is a diamond in the rough. Absolutely, great service and the food is amazing. From the appetizers to the small dish and the large dish, you will not be disappointed. Seaboy provides high-end cuisine and a small town charm which can't beat!

Our new favorite! Our waiter (Kent) was amazing, the food was over the top delicious and fresh, great vibe, comfortable. What an outstanding restaurant!

Amazing service, great ambiance and the food is by far the best in the Lake Norman area. The portions are big and the service is bigger! Love this spot!

Loved, loved, loved this place! Casual atmosphere with a gourmet touch. I met the chef/owner as the seating was limited and my husband and I were offered a seat at the chef's counter. I highly recommend it. It isn't your normal, fried, fishcamp, fare@

This was our second time. The food was AMAZING!!!! The service was over the top! Kent makes you feel right at home. We were celebrating a birthday, and they made it so special. Thanks so very much

I went this weekend with family from out of town and everyone loved it. Only great things to say about the wonderful food and charismatic service. We sat in the back dinning room and it's perfect for groups of 4-6. Will be back soon because I have not stopped thinking about the sea bass cheeks, lamb pasta, croquettes and scallops with risotto.

Absolutley wonderful dinner tonight. We had a wonderful Pino Noir to start with a lovely scallop appetizer, followed by the Branzino sea bass with a side of special potato salad ( warm and seared red potatoes). Our waiter, Kent, was fantastic, well informed and entertaining. Everything was a special presentation. Desert was delicious chocolate cake. WE SHALL RETURN and THANK YOU SEABOY!

10/10 incredible experience and food. Feels casual but service and food is elegant and top notch

Local Guide Chandler Y and her Husband took me and my wife here and we had an incredible meal. Our favorites were the croquettes, the halibut cheeks and the halibut main. I think my favorite meal I've had in the Lake Norman area. I highly recommend.

Excellent service, beautiful restaurant, and spectacular seafood! Every dish we tried was stellar. Loved the crudo, flounder, and croquettes! Will be going back!

I have to say for a restaurant that just opened a few weeks ago...they are performing at a very high level! We sat at the bar and enjoyed one of each flavor of the grilled oysters and they were spectacular. Plump, beautiful oysters with creole, herb and bacon/Fresno chili toppings that were light in texture but brightly flavored. Some of the best oysters I have ever eaten!Fried skate wing with charred lemon tartar sauce was a light and delicious. The Little gem Caesar, which can be ubiquitous these days, was 5-6 premium ingredients that showcase the chefs ability to balance flavors. It's one of the first times I finished the salad and it left me wanting more. The candied beets, served warm with a smattering of pecans was so good, I used my spoon to ensure every beet was bathed in the delicious glaze. We finished with the lamb ragu, which was richly flavored with merguez sausage. The homemade pasta was a bit toothsome but this meal already had me preparing for my next visit. The bartender did a great job of coursing out the various dishes and the support staff was very attentive. It is a cute restaurant that has kept the charm of the original old house.

Great experience, food and atmosphere is amazing. And drinks are fantastic. Service is the best!

My wife and I went for an early dinner on the official opening night. Chef Jonathan, Manager Keith, and server Peter ALL did an outstanding job! The staff worked together as if they had been open for a long time. Everyone was fully engaged, appreciative of our presence, engaging to interact with... and that is just the staff. The food was beyond expectation and reasonably priced. We started with the Roasted Beets and Crab Croquet small (not so small) plates. Both were exceptional and delivered promptly. We split our second course - the Yellowfin Tuna entree which was perfectly prepared and exceptional in every way. Peter did a great job helping us select a wine with dinner and making sure that everything was perfect. He tempted us with a Key-lime/meringue tart for dessert that was tasty and light and a nice cap off to of an excellent experience. This is one of those rare restaurants where they make a point of getting to know you and making you feel welcome. That combined with incredible food will ensure their success for a long time to come. We are so happy to welcome you to our neighborhood! Joe & Uschi... Davidson residents.