Some places feel like a rite of passage, and Calabash Seafood Hut is one of them. The weeknight line moves with a friendly rhythm, yet nobody inside seems hurried, least of all the regulars who know exactly what to order.
If fried flounder calls your name, this modest roadside landmark answers with golden, whisper-light crunch and a side of Southern patience. Pull up, breathe in the salt air, and get ready for a plate that tastes like the Carolina coast.
The Legendary Fried Flounder
You hear the whisper before the crunch. Calabash Seafood Hut’s fried flounder arrives feather-light, flaky, and kissed by a seasoned batter that never bullies the fish.
A squeeze of lemon brightens every bite, and you can taste why locals queue on weeknights without complaint…