Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Caribbean
seafood

Seafood boils, dinner on the pier, and cocktails under the string lights at the Waterworks on the Pasquotank.

Whole fried fish in Creole sauce with yellow rice, fried plantains, slaw and pickled red onion
Shrimp ceviche with avocado, cucumber and red onion in a chilled tomato broth

Fresh seafood,
island soul

Bistró Tropical serves Caribbean seafood on the Elizabeth City waterfront. Fresh catches, bold spices, and a full bar, all a few steps from the pier.

We're in the historic Waterworks Building at 400 S Water Street. The waterfront patio and tiki bar make every visit feel like a getaway. Come for dinner, and catch live music on the pier.

4PM to 9PM Tuesday to Thursday
Closed Mondays Friday through Sunday from 10AM
See the Menu

Every week at the Waterworks

Oysters, tacos, salsa lessons, and karaoke. There is something on most nights.

Sun

All-you-can-eat oysters

Raw, grilled, or shots, $35 every Sunday. Beer specials too.

Tue

Taco Tuesday

Chicken tacos $9 & Taco de Pavo $9 all day. Margaritas $10 all day. Draft beer $3.50.

Wed

Salsa Wednesdays

Salsa lessons run 5:30 to 6:30PM with instructor Sammy, $10 per person. Full bar open all day.

Thu

Thursday Tropical

Specials all day: margaritas $8, mojitos $8, chicken plate $12.99. Full bar & full menu.

Fri

Viernes de Buen Ambiente

Open 10AM to 10PM. Karaoke from 9PM, with fresh margaritas and mariscos.

What guests say

“We were recommended by a local to visit Bistro Tropical for seafood. We were NOT disappointed! The service was top-notch and the food was fantastic.”

Paula D., Yelp review, May 2026

“Had the empanadas and boil. Well first off the service is great… The food was outstanding. Definitely will be back.”

Chris K., Moyock NC, Yelp review, July 2026

“My wife and I were very impressed! The food was fantastic, creative and presented well. Great service!”

Chris, Edenton NC, Yelp review, May 2026

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Find us

Our location

400 S Water Street, Unit 102
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Waterworks Building, downtown waterfront

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Call us

(252) 202-1144

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Opening hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday4PM to 9PM
Wednesday4PM to 9PM
Thursday4PM to 9PM
Friday10AM to 10PM
Saturday10AM to 10PM
Sunday10AM to 9PM

All-you-can-eat oysters every Sunday, $35

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