Pirates Cove Triple Play Seafood and Oyster Bar Menu
Welcome to Pirates Cove Triple Play Seafood and Oyster Bar, a culinary gem located at 417 A S Front St, New Bern, NC. This unique establishment boasts three distinct dining experiences under one roof, blending a vibrant sports bar, a cozy restaurant, and a lively brewery atmosphere. Diners will be pleasantly surprised by the diverse menu that highlights fresh seafood and gourmet dishes.
- Signature Dishes: Must-tries include the smokehouse burger, crab sandwich, and the indulgent lobster mac n’ cheese.
- Atmosphere: The centerpiece is a striking fish tank bar, enhancing the maritime theme.
- Customer Favorites: Guests rave about the all-you-can-eat crab, seafood nachos, and the welcoming southern hospitality of the staff.
With outstanding service, live music, and a bustling ambiance, Pirates Cove is the perfect spot to unwind and savor the best of coastal cuisine.
Appetizers
Chargrilled Oysters
Rockefeller (6) Parmesan cheese, spinach and onion • Seafood (6) Parmesan cheese and fresh seafood.
Bacon Wrapped Seafood*
Savory bacon wrapped scallops or shrimp, seared to perfection & topped with herb butter.
Old Bay Crab Dip
A fan favorite our creamy, house-made crab dip served with fried pita chips. Topped with parm-cheese.
Crabby Fries
House-made crab dip, served over french fries, topped with parmesan cheese and drizzle of Old Bay aioli.
Seafood Nachos
Fried pita chips topped with creamy queso, a blend of sauteed seafood, tomatoes and bacon.
Fried Pickles
Pickles fried to a golden brown. Served with ranch.
Gator Bites
Farm-raised gator, fried and served with Blackbeard's sauce.
Clam Chowder
House-made and hearty, with chunks of clam and potato. Served with crackers.
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
House-made and hearty, with chunks of potato. Served with crackers.
Fisherman's Stew*
A flavorful broth of tomatoes, onions, white wine, and herbs with fresh seafood.
Crab Cake Salad
Mixed greens with roasted tomatoes, cucumbers, parmesan cheese with our homemade crab cake and remoulade.
Buffalo Shrimp Salad
Buffalo shrimp on fresh greens with tomato, cucumbers, onion & blue cheese crumbles.
Blackened Tuna MandarinBlackened Tuna Mandarin
Mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and orange slices topped with blackened ahi tuna.
Soups & Salads
Tacos
Fish Tacos
Flour tortillas filled with creamy slaw, tomatoes, Old Bay aioli, and cilantro lime mayo.
Pulled Pork Tacos
Three flour tortillas filled with NC BBQ Pork, house-made slaw and then topped with pickled onions.
Blackened Tuna Tacos*
Flour tortillas filled with house-made slaw, blackened tuna, and topped with an Asian sesame drizzle.
Taco Sampler *
Pick three tacos from this section to create your own special taco sampler (Blackened Tuna is excluded).
Shrimp Mango Tacos*
Flour tortillas filled with house- made slaw, blackened shrimp, and topped with a mango salsa.
Buffalo Shrimp Tacos*
Flour tortillas filled with buffalo shrimp, lettuce, and tomato and topped with blue cheese crumbles.
Crab Cake BLT
Lump crab cake, thick applewood bacon with lettuce, tomato and our housemade remoulade.
Blackened Salmon Sandwich
Grilled salmon enhanced with blackened seasoning, layered on a toasted sweet bun with lettuce, tomato and remoulade.
Southern Style Po'Boy
Shrimp or oysters, coleslaw and homemade remoulade on a toasted bun.
Fried Fish Sandwich
Slow roasted southern BBQ pork, on a toasted sweet bun with coleslaw.
Pulled Pork
Slow roasted southern BBQ pork, on a toasted sweet bun with coleslaw.
Buffalo Shrimp Burger
Local, fried shrimp tossed in hot sauce on a toasted sweet bun with lettuce and tomato 16.29 Plain Ol Shrimp 15.79
Buns & Rolls
Steamer
Eastern Carolina Oysters*
Half Dozen 10.75 Dozen 19.75 Peck 39.65 • Served raw on the half shell or steamed. Served with a flight of your choice choosing of cocktail, Old Bay aioli, melted butter, herb butter and lemon wedges and crackes.
Peel & Eat Shrimp*
1/2 lb 11.75 1 lb 19.75
Snow Crab*
1/2 lb 17.75 1 lb 33.95
Little Neck Clams*
1 lb 14.05 2 lbs 23.75
Mussels*
1 lb 14.05 2 lbs 24.05
Pirates Cove Steamer*
Oysters (6), shrimp (1/2 pound), snow crab (1/2 pound), corn, and potatoes seasoned with our very own special blend of spices. Or build your own steam pot!
Cajun Alfredo
Shrimp 21.99 Chicken 19.99 Salmon* 23.99 • Fettucini noodles tossed in our homemade alfredo sauce, spiced up with just the right amount of cajun kick. Served with a house salad. With your choice of grilled, blackened or fried*
Seafood Mac & Cheese
Our famous mac & cheese, paired with fresh seafood. Served with a house salad.
Shrimp & Grits
Cajun style grits seasoned with peppers, onions, and cheese. Topped with seasoned shrimp. Served with a house salad. Try Salmon or Tuna instead 1.00 more.
Bourbon Salmon*
Cooked to preference, grilled with a bourbon barbeque glaze. Served with two sides.
Mango Tuna*
Blackened tuna, seared and topped with homemade salsa. Served with two sides.
Maryland Crab Cakes
Two crab cakes simply seasoned to bring out amazing crab flavor. Served with two sides.
Shrimp Scampi
Juicy shrimp, enveloped in a rich, garlic butter sauce.
Captain's Platter
Basket (1) 16.99 2 Seafood Combo 22.99 3 Seafood Combo 28.99 • Feast like a captain! All options are fried. Served with fries and slaw • Oysters Shrimp Clam Strips Flounder Crab Cake (1)