We were really looking forward to trying Cape Fear Seafood Company in Cary after having their calamari appetizer at a local festival, which was absolutely outstanding. If they could produce something that delicious outside the restaurant, we assumed the in-house version would be even better. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case.
While the service was good and the prices were reasonable for what they offer, the food overall was just average. The biggest disappointment was the calamari — the same dish that impressed us so much at the festival. This time, it lacked the texture and flavor that made the original so memorable, and it left us feeling let down.
In the end, we chalked this up as a learning experience. We likely won’t be adding Cape Fear Seafood Company to the list of places we frequent. That said, we wouldn’t discourage others from giving it a try — tastes vary, and they may have a better experience. For us, though, we’ll simply choose something less expensive and more aligned with the quality we received.
A decent option for some, but not the right fit for us.
