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Jean's "By the Sea"
Featured Items

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
A La Carte
6 oz portion of seafood, no sides
Crispy Cod Sandwich
Panko fried cod, hoop cheese, shredded lettuce, pickles and housemade tartar served on toasted brioche$16.50
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$16.00
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
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$16.50
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$20.95
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
Sides
Kids
BULK
Beverage
NA Bev
Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade
$4.50Unsweet Tea
$2.95Arnold Palmer
Half Unsweet Tea, Half Lemonade$4.50Arnaldo Palmer
Half Tamarind Jarritos, Half Lemonade$4.50Hibiscus Tea
Caffeine free, lightly sweetened$4.50
Coca Cola (Mexican)
$3.95
Diet Coke
$2.95
Agua de Piedra Sparkling Water
$3.95
Tamarind Jarritos
$3.95
Mango Jarritos
$3.95
Cheerwine
$3.95
Sprite (Mexican)
$3.95Ginger Beer
$3.95Coffee (12 oz)
$3.50OJ
$4.00
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
$6.00NA: Westbrook Key Lime
$6.00PBR
$3.00PBR Bucket
$15.00Pacifico Bucket
$27.00Innertube Bucket
$33.00Something Cold Bucket
$45.00Pony Bucket
$39.00Steel String Bucket
$33.00
Wine

Sparkling: Avinyo Petillant Can
Peach, lemon, refreshing minerality, pleasantly effervescent$11.00Sparkling: Conquilla Cava Brut Rosado
$44.00
Sparkling: CdV Le Bouchet Vouvray Brut
Zesty, rich, elegant with fine/"pearly" bubbles$44.00
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$77.00
White: Do Ferreiro Albariño Rías Baixas 2023
Laser-beam acidity, oceanic minerality, coastal, delicate stonefruit, layered$66.00White: L'Oiseliniere de la Ramee Muscadet 2022
$42.00White: Quincay Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2023
$43.00White: Portland Wine Co. Mothershucker White 2024
$43.00Rose: Vallevo Rosato 2025
Tart strawberry, crisp and briny 100% Montepulciano$34.00
Rose: Ostatu Rioja Rosado 2024
Cranberry, pomegranate, crisp, sanguine minerality$38.00Rose: 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
Merch
All hours
| Sunday | 11:30 am - 2:30 pm |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am - 8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 8:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 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








