Along the Carolina coast, a good pot of Frogmore stew is less a meal and more a reason to gather. Shrimp, corn, potatoes, and sausage all go into one pot, then get dumped onto the table so everyone can grab what they want.
Some folks call it a Low Country boil, and plenty of beach towns have their own spin on it. This list covers seven North Carolina spots where steamed shrimp and seafood boils are the main event, from waterfront dining rooms to take-home steamer pots you cook in your rental kitchen.
A few are classic sit-down shacks with raw bars and outdoor seating. Others hand you a ready-to-steam pot, seasoning, and instructions so dinner happens on your own schedule…