Atlantic Seafood Retail Market

Atlantic Seafood’s retail market is the public counter of a longtime seafood distributor, just off US 17 on NC 210 in Hampstead. That means a wider case than most: local fish beside lobster tails, live crawfish, soft-shell crabs and crab legs by the case.

• Hampstead
• Wide selection
• Oysters in season
• Open daily

What stands out

Regulars praise the patient, knowledgeable counter staff, good shrimp prices and a selection that covers both local catch and seafood from farther away. Oyster lovers watch for the fall season, when bushels come in. Visitors heading home appreciate the free ice, and staff will pack orders for travel. A handful of reviews report shellfish that didn’t hold up, so check oysters and clams at pickup.

What to pick up

• ShrimpFresh, fairly priced and a regular favorite.
• Oysters by the bushelWhen the fall oyster season arrives.
• Local fish filletsGrouper, mahi, flounder, wahoo and more.
• Crab legs and lobster tailsFor a holiday-style seafood dinner at the rental.
• Live crawfishBy the sack; call ahead.
• Seasonings and rubsPlus bait if you’re fishing.

Before you go

• Ask for ice. They’ll pack your order for the drive.
• Call ahead for large or specialty orders such as crawfish or bushels of oysters.

Plan your visit

• Where: 95 NC Highway 210 West, Hampstead, NC 28443
• Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, per the market’s website. Some listings show shorter hours, so call if you’re going early or late.
• Phone: (910) 270-4446
• Market details: atlanticseafoodnc.com
• More nearby: grocery stores and markets near Hampstead

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Based on the business’s own website and social posts and on recurring themes in public reviews; checked October 2026. Hours, stock and prices change, so confirm with the store before you go.