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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
129 Reviews
$31 to $50
Oyster Bar

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for craft beers
  • Charming
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 129 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Kid-friendly

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Good for groups

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Healthy

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Neighborhood gem

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Lively

  • Wilmington

    Innovative

  • Wilmington

    Good for groups

  • Wilmington

    Healthy

  • Wilmington

    Hot spot

  • Wilmington

    Neighborhood gem

  • Wilmington

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Flying Machine Oyster Bar is a seafood lover's haven with "best oysters ever" and "exceptional" service. Guests rave about the crab dishes and cocktails in a "cool atmosphere." While some note the noise and seating issues, the "fantastic" food and drinks, plus friendly staff, make it a must-visit.

129 Reviews
  1. Kathleen

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Jerry

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! Our fifth time here! Awesome!

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  7. Klaus-Dieter

    Cleveland

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding - the staff was professional and attentive. You can tell that they enjoy their work. Molly was our server. She was knowledgable about the menu and a very delightful personality. One of our new favorite places!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wow really impressed. Great drinks, amazing food, service was outstanding. Will for sure be back. Gotta try that spicy watermelon oyster shooter, it’s so tight.

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  9. Marty

    Greensboro

    45 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I ordered the special baked oysters. They were delicious but I was expecting a much larger oyster. These oysters were about 3/4”long. (There were 6 of them). They were served alone with no crackers so I was still hungry. I looked for something on the menu that would be quick to supplement ~ hummus. By the time it got there my husband had completely finished his meal of a seafood platter and a cup of chowder. My drink(club soda) was never refilled the entire time we were there. ‘ My husband’s fried platter was fabulous. The breading was a “tempura type” The noise level was not good. We sat on the opposite side of the restaurant and I could make out what a man at the bar was saying to his companion. There were also more children there than I expected. Not sure where our waitress was the entire time. I kept looking for her to refill my drink but she was no where to be found. The food is very good but not sure we’ll go back. The poor service left a bad taste in my mouth.

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  10. Dave

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Beers are top notch. Love the vibe. Seafood was fresh. Best restaurant in Wrightsville.

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FAQs

Flying Machine Oyster Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 129 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
7:00 PM
Booked 18 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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