Big Fish Grill – Seafood
The air at this lively coastal retreat is thick with the savory scent of bourbon-marinated shrimp and charcoal-grilled seafood, drawing guests into a space that feels like a permanent seaside escape. From the satisfying crunch of golden-fried Chesapeake catfish to the delicate richness of lobster-infused dips and briny Virginia oysters, every plate captures the spirited essence of the shoreline, making it an ideal harbor for sharing fresh, salt-kissed flavors in a relaxed setting.
720, Justison Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801 +13026523474 https://bigfishriverfront.com/0Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Big Fish Grill
Dairy-Free at Big Fish Grill
Big Fish Grill in Wilmington has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sauteed Spinach, Mashers and Neva’s Potatoes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Big Fish Grill
Big Fish Grill in Wilmington has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sauteed Spinach, Mashers and Broccoli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Big Fish Grill
Big Fish Grill in Wilmington has 35 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Virginia Oysters, Grilled Charcoal Shrimp and Key Lime Pie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Big Fish Grill
Big Fish Grill in Wilmington has 9 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rainbow Roll, Chopped Salad and Ahi Tuna Nigiri. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Big Fish Grill
Big Fish Grill in Wilmington has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Broccoli, Goat Cheese Salad and Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc (Glass). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Big Fish Grill
Big Fish Grill in Wilmington has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Broccoli, Goat Cheese Salad and Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc (Glass). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Big Fish Grill
Big Fish Grill in Wilmington has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Broccoli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Big Fish Grill
Big Fish Grill in Wilmington has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sauteed Spinach, Neva’s Potatoes and Broccoli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Big Fish Grill
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Roll | 1.8 g | 75.9 g |
| Chopped Salad | 1.4 g | 62.3 g |
| Ahi Tuna Nigiri | 17.9 g | 53 g |
| Southern Fried Chicken Salad | 80 g | 52.6 g |
| Big Chicken | 9 g | 40.1 g |
| The Wedge | 3.4 g | 37.4 g |
| Big Seafood of the Day | 2.9 g | 36.8 g |
| Big Fish Bruschetta | 65.5 g | 36.1 g |
| Scottish Salmon Nigiri | 19.8 g | 33.7 g |
| Firecracker Roll | 64.2 g | 31.7 g |
| Caterpillar Roll | 20.7 g | 25.8 g |
| Greek Salad | 5.7 g | 24.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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Hours
- Mo-Th - Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Homemade Lobster Spinach Dip - $17.95: Melted Fontina cheese & house fried tortilla chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chesapeake Catfish Bites - $13.95: Hand-breaded to order & flash-fried, homemade tartar sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Charcoal Shrimp - $12.95: Melted butter Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gulf Coast Flash-Fried Shrimp - $10.95: Homemade cocktail or tartar sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Tenders - $10.95: Hand breaded to order, blue cheese dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big Fish Bruschetta - $14.95: Garlic bread, plum tomato, red onion, basil and EVOO Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flash-Fried Calamari - $15.95: Marinara, mustard sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prince Edward Island Mussels - $14.95: Garlic wine broth, garlic toast Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bourbon-Marinated Jumbo Gulf Shrimp - $14.95: In-house marinated shrimp, pan seared with Thai chili sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Virginia Oysters - $17.95: Hand breaded to order, tartar sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big Fish Oysters Rockefeller - $18.95: Half dozen with a touch of Sambuca & served with lemon Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Clams - $15.95: Simmered in garlic wine broth, garlic bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- House Salad - $9.95: Spring mix, tomato, gorgonzola, walnuts, maple walnut vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $9.95: Crisp romaine, fresh Parmesan cheese, house baked garlic croutons, homemade Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Wedge - $9.95: Iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, gorgonzola, bacon, buttermilk garlic ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $9.95: Spring mix, romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta, Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, Greek vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southern Fried Chicken Salad - $18.95: Hand breaded fried chicken tenders, spring mix, romaine, tomatoes, carrots, cheddar cheese, buttermilk garlic ranch Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped Salad - $9.95: Romaine, carrots, tomatoes, corn, cucumbers, buttermilk garlic ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goat Cheese Salad - $9.95: Arcadian Harvest greens, romaine, aged goat cheese, toasted pecans, roasted red peppers, raspberry vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Big Fish Mixed Grill - $49.95: Skewered beef tenderloin medallions, scallops, shrimp and our broiled signature crab cake Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big Filet (8 oz) - $49.95: Pan seared center-cut Angus beef filet over mashers with garlic-herb butter Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sirloin & Shrimp - $36.95: Hand-cut 8 oz. center-cut Black Angus, Gulf Coast shrimp skewer with garlic-herb butter Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big Chicken - $19.95: Coleman’s all-natural organic marinated grilled double breast served over mashers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, High-Fiber, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Gumbo - $29.95: Lump crab, crawfish, shrimp, andouille sausage, bacon, okra, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big Fish Cioppino - $23.95: Shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, fresh fish, linguine, light tomato broth, garlic bread Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Chesapeake Blue Catfish - $21.95: Spanish rice, ravigote Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big Fish & Chips - $23.95: Beer-battered Chesapeake catfish, salted fries, coleslaw, homemade tartar sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Shrimp Scampi Pasta - $16.95: Sautéed shrimp tossed in a creamy scampi sauce over linguini Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big Seafood of the Day - $31.95: Linguine served with shrimp, scallops, clams, and mussels tossed in our homemade lobster sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big Shrimp Penne - $22.95: Large shrimp sautéed with mushrooms, spinach, sundried tomatoes and fresh basil tossed in our homemade lobster sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chesapeake Bay Tortellini - $33.95: Three cheese tortellini sauteed with Gulf shrimp tossed in a creamy blush sauce topped with our signature crab cake Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi Menu
- Hairy Mexican Roll - $16: Fried shrimp, avocado, spicy mayo, topped w/crabstick & Eel sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brandywine Dream - $15: Steamed shrimp, avocado, cucumber, topped w/blend of scallops, shrimp, & crab stick, eel sauce, spicy Japanese mayo Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big Fish Roll - $16: Shrimp tempura, cucumber, crab mix, avocado, jalapeño, scallions, Japanese & Wasabi mayo Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna Roll - $16: Fresh Tuna w/Spicy Sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caterpillar Roll - $14: Crispy Fried Oyster, Cream Cheese, Topped w/Avocado, Chipotle Lime Sauce & Eel Sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rainbow Roll - $16: Avocado, Cucumber, Steamed Shrimp, Topped w/Salmon, Tuna and Avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Firecracker Roll - $16: Cucumber, Spicy Mayo, Salmon, Topped w/Avocado & Sriracha Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Roll - $11: Crabstick, avocado, cucumber Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scottish Salmon Nigiri - $9 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ahi Tuna Nigiri - $13 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Salted Fries - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coleslaw - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccoli - $4.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Neva’s Potatoes - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sauteed Spinach - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mashers - $4.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Mashers - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spanish Rice - $4.95 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Peanut Butter Pie - $10.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Double Chocolate Cake A La Mode - $10.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Key Lime Pie - $10.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Bread Pudding - $10.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie a la mode - $10.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Warm Pecan Apple Cobbler - $10.95: With cinnamon ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Budweiser - $5: Bottled Beer
- Bud Light - $5: Bottled Beer
- Corona Extra - $6: Bottled Beer
- Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc (Glass) - $14: White Wine Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Juggernaut Cabernet (Glass) - $14: Red Wine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Big Fish Grill
- Is Big Fish Grill dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Big Fish Grill has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sauteed Spinach, Mashers and Neva’s Potatoes.
- What can I eat at Big Fish Grill on a dairy-free diet?
- Sauteed Spinach, Mashers and Neva’s Potatoes carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Big Fish Grill have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Sauteed Spinach and Neva’s Potatoes.
- Is Big Fish Grill gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Big Fish Grill?
- Rainbow Roll, at roughly 75.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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