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    Jean's "By the Sea"

    American
    Closed11:30AM - 8:30PM
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    • Calabash 1

      The All-In-One, the most satisfying, the great NC tradition originating in Calabash, NC—choice of seafood served atop a pile of french fries, hush puppies and cole slaw. Unlike traditional calabash, we give options for grilled and blackened for certain selections. Type of grilled/blackened fish rotates.
      $23.00
    • Crispy Cod Sandwich

      Panko fried cod, hoop cheese, shredded lettuce, pickles and housemade tartar served on toasted brioche
      $15.95
    • Hush Puppies

      Goes with everthing! Maple butter is a nice companion.
      $4.00

    Food

    Cold Snacks

    • Ceviche

      Seasonal fish, red onion, radish, cilantro, lime, jalapeno, tostadas (GF, DF) SERVED RAW/UNDERCOOKED: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk for foodborne illness
      $14.00
    • Fish Dip

      Smoked fish (rotates—mullet, tuna, etc) topped with chives and pickled banana peppers, served with saltines. (For GF, request tostadas)
      $12.00
    • Chilled Peel & Eat Shrimp

      The ultimate finger food. Seasoned NC shrimp served with cocktail sauce and lemon.
      $18.00+

    Bowls

    • Jean's Soup of the Day

      Sometimes chowder, sometimes not. Call/text if you'd like to know what we're serving today—919 617 1001.
      $14.00
    • Peel & Eat Shrimp (HOT)

      The ultimate finger food. NC Shrimp served in a warm, buttery sauce. Don't forget to order hush puppies for dipping.
      $18.00+

    Sandwiches & Salads

    • Crystal Coast Shrimp Roll

      Cold shrimp salad served on toasted brioche
      $14.95
    • Crispy Cod Sandwich

      Panko fried cod, hoop cheese, shredded lettuce, pickles and housemade tartar served on toasted brioche
      $15.95
    • Grilled Fish Sandwich

      Market fish available grilled or blackened (please indicate preference in special instructions), shredded lettuce, pickles and tartar, on toasted brioche. Type of grilled/blackened fish rotates.
      $19.95
    • Crab Louie

      The King of Salads—lump crab, iceberg, hard boiled egg, green beans, tomatoes, avocado & cucumber with Louie dressing
      $19.95
    • Seasonal Salad

      Fresh lettuces with classic dijon vinaigrette
      $5.00+

    Calabash

    • Calabash 1

      The All-In-One, the most satisfying, the great NC tradition originating in Calabash, NC—choice of seafood served atop a pile of french fries, hush puppies and cole slaw. Unlike traditional calabash, we give options for grilled and blackened for certain selections. Type of grilled/blackened fish rotates.
      $23.00
    • Calabash 2

      The All-In-One, the most satisfying, the great NC tradition originating in Calabash, NC—choice of two seafood options served atop a pile of french fries, hush puppies and cole slaw. Unlike traditional calabash, we give options for grilled and blackened for certain selections. Type of grilled/blackened fish rotates.
      $38.00

    A la Carte

    • A La Carte

      6 oz portion of seafood, no sides

    Sides

    • Crinkle Cut Fries

      Dusted with a craveable Jean's seasoning... Jeansoning (??)
      $4.00
    • Hush Puppies

      Goes with everthing! Maple butter is a nice companion.
      $4.00
    • Coleslaw

      Classic creamy coleslaw
      $4.00
    • Seasonal Salad

      Fresh lettuces with classic dijon vinaigrette
      $5.00+
    • Green Beans

      $6.00

    Kids

    • Fried Catfish

      Fried catfish basket with fries, green beans and applesauce.
      $9.75
    • Corn Dog

      Corn dog basket with fries, green beans and applesauce
      $7.75
    • Kids Shrimp

      Shrimp basket (fried or grilled) with fries, green beans and applesauce
      $9.75
    • Corn Dog A La Carte

      $4.50

    Dessert

    • Carlota de Limon

      $5.00

    BULK

    • Black Eyed Peas Bulk

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.00+
    • Tater Salad Bulk

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.00+
    • Pimento Cheese Bulk

      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.00+
    • Gazpacho Bulk

      $18.00+
    • Fish Dip Bulk

      $24.00+
    • Shrimp Salad Bulk

      $24.00+

    Extras

    • Tartar Sauce

      $0.75
    • Cocktail Sauce

      $0.75
    • Louie Dressing

      $0.95
    • Dijon Vinaigrette

      $0.95
    • Ketchup

    • Mayo

    • Maple Butter

      Hush Puppy's best friend
      $0.95

    Beverage

    NA Bev

    • Coca Cola (Mexican)

      $3.95
    • Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade

      $4.50
    • Tamarind Jarritos

      $3.95
    • Mango Jarritos

      $3.95
    • Agua de Piedra Sparkling Water

      $3.95
    • Unsweet Tea

      $2.95
    • Hibiscus Tea

      Caffeine free, lightly sweetened
      $4.50
    • Arnaldo Palmer

      Half Tamarind Jarritos, Half Lemonade
      $4.50
    • Diet Coke

      $2.95
    • Sprite (Mexican)

      $3.95
    • Cheerwine

      $3.95
    • Arnold Palmer

      Half Unsweet Tea, Half Lemonade
      $4.50
    • Ginger Beer

      $3.95

    Beer

    • NA: Athletic

      $6.00
    • Pacifico

      $5.00
    • Burial Innertube Lager

      $6.00
    • Edmund's Oast Something Cold Blond Ale 16 oz

      $8.00
    • Ponysaurus Don't Be Mean to People Saison 16 oz

      $7.00
    • Steel String Street Walkin' Cheetah Hazy Session IPA

      $6.00
    • NA: Westbrook Key Lime

      $6.00
    • PBR

      $3.00
    • PBR Bucket

      $15.00
    • Pacifico Bucket

      $27.00
    • Innertube Bucket

      $33.00
    • Something Cold Bucket

      $45.00
    • Pony Bucket

      $39.00
    • Steel String Bucket

      $33.00

    Wine

    • Sparkling: Conquilla Cava Brut Rosado

      $44.00
    • Sparkling: CdV Le Bouchet Vouvray Brut

      Zesty, rich, elegant with fine/"pearly" bubbles
      $44.00
    • Sparkling: Avinyo Petillant Can

      Peach, lemon, refreshing minerality, pleasantly effervescent
      $11.00
    • Sparkling: Champagne GG Blanc de Noirs

      Freshly-baked bread, golden apples, apricot
      $89.00
    • Sparkling: Landron Atmospheres Extra Brut 1.5L

      White peach, jasmine, bracing freshness (acidity and minerality)
      $110.00
    • White: Daumas Picpoul de Pinet 2024

      Vibrant minerality, whole lemon (pith, peel, juice), light-bodied
      $36.00
    • White: Presqu'ile Chardonnay Santa Barbara 2023

      Juicy melon, ripe peach, heady spring flowers, light baking spice from oak-aging, NOT buttery
      $46.00
    • White: Moreau-Naudet Chablis 2023

      Layered citrus, spice, and flinty minerality, not buttery, very textural
      OUT OF STOCK
      $77.00
    • White: Do Ferreiro Albariño Rías Baixas 2023

      Laser-beam acidity, oceanic minerality, coastal, delicate stonefruit, layered
      $66.00
    • White: L'Oiseliniere de la Ramee Muscadet 2022

      $42.00
    • White: Quincay Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2023

      $43.00
    • White: Portland Wine Co. Mothershucker White 2024

      $43.00
    • Rose: L'Ermite d'Auzan Gris Marin 2024

      Tart strawberry, raspberry, light spring herbs 90% Grenache Gris, 10% Carignan
      $32.00
    • Rose: Ostatu Rioja Rosado 2024

      Cranberry, pomegranate, crisp, sanguine minerality
      $38.00
    • Rose: Montenidoli Rosato 2025

      $44.00
    • Red: Enfield Club Catalanes Table Wine 2022

      Blackberry, current, baking spice
      $46.00
    • Chilled Red: Valle Dell'Acate Frappato 2024

      Blackberry, current, baking spice
      $42.00
    • Red: Grochau Cellars Commuter Cuvee Pinot Noir 2023

      Earthy, herbal, savory spices, plum
      $40.00
    • Red: Elian Da Ros Vin est une Fête Côtes du Marmandais 2024

      Savory pepper, ripe cherry, flinty, rustic juicy berries
      $38.00

    Merch

    Clothing

    • Adult T

      $24.00
    • Kids T

      $18.00
    • Rope Hat

      $26.00

    All hours
    SundayClosed
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Friday11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Saturday11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Your neighborhood seafood shack on the shores of Old West Durham. NC oysters, seasonal small plates, classic shack sandwiches and baskets, creative specials and options for kids. Uncomplicated beers, wines from small farms, a tequila-forward cocktail list along with drinks and treats for all ages. With a cheerful dining space, expansive patio and lawn, you can enjoy Jean's for a quick, casual lunch or unhurried dinner. Sea you soon!

    Location

    617 Hicks Street, Durham, NC 27705

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