InSPIRED BY THE COAST.
DRIVEN BY CRAFT.

Wrightsville’s home of bold flavors, craft cocktails & fresh, local beer.

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MODERN CUISINE
WITH A SEA BREEZE

Perfectly prepared catches, great for first dates or family dinners: snapper, blue crab pasta, seared Sichuan tuna, and yes—oysters raw, baked or fried. Enjoy with one of our signature cocktails or fresh, local craft beers.

Monday – Friday: 4PM to 10PM

Saturday: 11AM to 11PM

Sunday: 11AM to 10PM

Reserve a table online or call us 910.239.9474

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WRIGHTSVILLE’S FRESHEST EVENT VENUE

We know how to throw a party! Flying Machine Oyster Bar is available for special events, gatherings and receptions. Let’s plan something wonderful.

Check out our catering menu or book your event.

Call us at 910.239.9474 for more info.

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Featured today: Our made-from-scratch dumpling duo 🥟: Fried duck and pork dumplings served with orange orange 🍊 chili 🌶️ dipping sauce and dash shoyu paired with duck and pork soup dumplings in a slow roasted duck broth with Napa cabbage, bok c
Featured this evening: Local Parmesan-crusted Wahoo over a creamy pea risotto with caramelized prosciutto and grape tomatoes. Served with a citrus beurre blanc and red pepper oil. Enjoy this delicious feature with a @flyingmachinebrewing beer or cr
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June 8th 3pm-5pm 🌸 Bouquets & Vino 🍾 Join us for a fun build your own bouquet event hosted by wine representatives David and Lauren from @winebow. Taste something new and enjoy some fun making bouquets with friends! Reserve a spot today by ca
Featured this evening at the Oyster Bar: Citrus Poached Mahi Flautas 🐟 over green goddess yogurt 🍋‍🟩 🍃 , with a fresno peach 🍑 reduction, sweet pepper 🫑 , pickled onion🧅 , jalapeño. Enjoy this delicious dish with your favorite @fl
Happy Memorial Day! Today, and everyday, we honor and remember the sacrifice of those who gave it all for us 🇺🇸. We will be open for dinner service tonight starting at 4pm. Gather with friends and family and spend the end of Memorial Day weekend wi
Stop by the Oyster Bar today for friendly faces and our featured baked oyster special: Green curry herb with fresh jalapeño & biscuit crumbs. Enjoy with a @flyingmachinebrewing beer or craft cocktail. Wander in from the Loop or a day on
Kick off your Memorial Day weekend with our delicious feature: Ahi Tuna 🐟& Scallop Crudo served over a coconut-pepino 🥥 melon leche de Tigre , finished with wild green garlic oil, roasted corn 🌽 - tequila purée, smoked habanero 🌶️ hot
Curating our best variation of shrimp and grits was a task we took very seriously at Flying Machine Oyster Bar. The chefs and management team researched, explored, and (of course) tasted many riffs of this southern and culturally driven classic. With
Help kick off the summer at the big WB block party hosted by @surfcitysurfshop, @annexsurfsupply and @bevvymart from 4-8pm today. @bevvymart will be featuring very special guest @artofoto and @flyingmachinebrewing will be serving up beers. Join us