I grew up landlocked, dreaming of salty ocean breezes every summer, and seafood became my lifeline. Finding a spot that got it right was always a treasure hunt, until I walked into Captain Tom’s Seafood & Oyster Bar at 1265 NC-66, Kernersville, NC 27284. This wasn’t another place tossing frozen fish into a fryer and calling it fresh.
The moment I stepped inside, the smell of briny oysters, sizzling shrimp, and buttery sauces wrapped around me like a welcome hug. Plates arrived piled high with vibrant, perfectly seasoned seafood, each bite bursting with flavor.
The atmosphere buzzed with locals swapping stories over their favorite dishes, laughter mixing with the clink of glasses…