North Carolina seafood · Durham, Chapel Hill

Saltbox Seafood Joint

Saltbox Seafood Joint: North Carolina seafood in Durham, Chapel Hill. Order: Fried fish plate and Hush-Honeys.

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What to order

Fried fish plate and Hush-Honeys

Fried fish plate with Hush-Honeys

Why go

Fried and grilled fish from the North Carolina coast, with Hush-Honeys on the side; a 15-minute drive from Chapel Hill.

Ricky Moore's seafood counter; the catch rotates by season. Worth the 15-minute drive.

Address
2637 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Durham
Neighborhood
Durham
Price
$$
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Researched November 7, 2026 from the sources linked above. Places change; confirm hours and reservations before you go.

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