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Flying Machine's Wrightsville Beach restaurant - Flying Machine Oyster Bar, Wrightsville Beach, NC

Flying Machine Oyster Bar

4.7
4.7
134 Reviews
$31 to $50
Oyster Bar

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Great for craft beers
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
Located in the heart of Harbor Island on Wrightsville Beach, Flying Machine Brewing Oyster Bar focuses on serving fresh oysters in creative ways showcasing local mariculture alongside Southern-inspired cuisine, craft cocktails, and Wilmington's award-winning Flying Machine Brewing Company beer. Join us inside or sit at our patio area overlooking the Loop!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Oyster Bar, Seafood, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (910) 239-9474
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Dylan Killane/Andrew Stanley

What 134 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Best Food

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Kid-friendly

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Healthy

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Neighborhood gem

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Lively

  • Wilmington

    Best Food

  • Wilmington

    Best Value

  • Wilmington

    Good for groups

  • Wilmington

    Healthy

  • Wilmington

    Neighborhood gem

  • Wilmington

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Flying Machine Oyster Bar offers a vibrant dining experience with "exceptional food" and "superb service." Known for its fresh oysters and divine smash burgers, the atmosphere is both welcoming and lively. Highlights include attentive staff and a wide selection of beers. A must-visit for seafood lovers seeking delightful dishes.

134 Reviews
  1. J. Scott

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food…great beer. Service was attentive. Atmosphere was friendly.

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  2. Andrew

    Washington DC

    137 reviews

    4.0

    137 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pleasant in the off-season, with decent choices beyond oysters. Its proximity to the beach probably makes it lively during the summer.

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  3. Laura

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server mallory was amazing. The food was perfect. We will be back.

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  4. Kellie

    VIP

    Raleigh

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, great experience at Flying Oyster. Love the ambiance & the drinks are definitely crafted. Everything is limited so attention to detail is evident. Servers are thoughtful & not annoying or dismissive. A lot of folks but still has an intimate feel, table lamps help. The food is very nice. Nice. Not exemplary but very nice. Seasonal so adds to the mouth. We always enjoy it

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  5. JR

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very nice experience at the Flying Machine Oyster bar. We had a reservation for a rather large party and the ladies at the front desk were able to put together a large table to accomodate us on what was an unusually busy evening due to a major Xmas event. Our server, Dakota, was very attentive and was able to answer any questions that we had. The food was very good and the evening was enjoyed by all.
    Flying Machine Oyster BarResponded on December 1, 2024
    Thank you so much for kind words, JR! We really love hearing that you enjoyed your experience.

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  6. Kathleen

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Server was knowledgeable about oyster and Wie choices.

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  7. Shelley

    Wilmington

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service! Great appetizers! Lively spot!

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  8. Elizabeth

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing waitress @ a tall gentleman working re tips on oysters etc! Loved the experience

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  9. Laura

    Western NC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The place was relatively quiet on this Wednesday night in early October. The local raw oysters were excellent, as was the local grouper special. There was a large variety of Flying Machine beers to choose from, though no porters or stouts. Our server Charlie was friendly and professional, as was Josh the bartender. The restaurant space is open and welcoming, with two small bars for additional seating - one in front of the bartender, and one in front of the oyster shucking station.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Waitress was pleasant but spoke so much they forgot our order.

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FAQs

Flying Machine Oyster Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 134 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Flying Machine Oyster Bar

530 Causeway Dr t 1, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480-1959

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Wrightsville Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Oyster Bar, Seafood, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Executive chef
    Dylan Killane/Andrew Stanley
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
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