Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 4–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 20 S Main St, Franklinton, NC 27525
Phone: (919) 728-8734
Website: http://apcoastalkitchen.com/
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Reviews
Kate Cummings
We’ve visited this restaurant several times, but this evening was especially memorable as we celebrated my birthday with appetizers. The atmosphere is always a highlight—the music creates a wonderful coastal vibe that pairs perfectly with the décor, and the lighting is warm and inviting.
I grew up loving crab cakes, and this one was truly exceptional—easily one of the best I’ve ever had. I also enjoyed the shrimp cocktail, and the shrimp were impressively large, which pleasantly surprised both my husband and me. It’s clear the restaurant puts great care into their recipes: each sauce was thoughtfully crafted and distinct, even down to the arugula being lightly tossed in its own sauce.
Everything was absolutely amazing, and we’ll definitely be back.
… moreI grew up loving crab cakes, and this one was truly exceptional—easily one of the best I’ve ever had. I also enjoyed the shrimp cocktail, and the shrimp were impressively large, which pleasantly surprised both my husband and me. It’s clear the restaurant puts great care into their recipes: each sauce was thoughtfully crafted and distinct, even down to the arugula being lightly tossed in its own sauce.
Everything was absolutely amazing, and we’ll definitely be back.
William Evans
What a great dinner and environment for my wife’s birthday celebration. The town of Franklinton now features two quality eateries, Franco’s for steaks and Atlantic Prime Coastal Kitchen for seafood. Our visit to Atlantic Prime showed us that great food in a nice environment is still possible. When you combine that with awesome service, diners get to experience what “good looks like.” A final shout out to our server Amanda. That lady really hustled to ensure we had a nice night.
… moreChef Chrissie
What a fabulous decision it was to come here for our Anniversary dinner!! We were greeted at the door with smiles, quickly seated and within a minute met our server, Tiffany – who was an absolute sweetheart. We ordered the arugula salad to share and it was delish! I had the grilled grouper with coconut rice, plantains, and mango salsa setup – it was cooked PERFECTLY, flavors were fantastic however I realized how much better this dish would’ve been with the blackened redfish. Guess I’ll have to come back and try it again. Hubby had the blackened fish sandwich with fries, that he said are the best he’s ever had. The saffron and pesto aiolis complemented the fries perfectly. Overall we had a wonderful experience and there is no doubt my mind we will be back again soon. Thanks again, Tiffany – you are a rockstar!
… morelina k-m
Exceptional Coastal Dining in Franklinton!
We are so happy to have discovered Atlantic Prime—it’s clear that immense care goes into every detail here. From the chic coastal ambiance to the top-tier service, it’s a standout addition to the area.
The Service: Truly exceptional. Our server, Tiffany, was amazingly personable and perfectly intuitive, knowing exactly when to check in. The manager also visited our table twice, a thoughtful touch that made us feel right at home.
Drink Highlight: If you love passion fruit, you must try the Sinking Ship cocktail (Cruzan Rum, passion fruit, lime, agave, cilantro, and cayenne). It is wonderfully balanced with just the right amount of zest.
Food Standouts:
Calamari: Light, crispy, and “cloud-like.”
Octopus: A perfect Mediterranean bite when paired with the olive aioli and romesco potatoes.
Fried Catfish Platter: A generous portion; the pineapple chow-chow is so good I could eat a bowl of it solo!
Asian Caesar: Vibrant, beautifully fresh, and a great twist on a classic.
Dessert: We shared the Chocolate Budino. It’s rich and decadent, perfectly complemented by the salted pecan praline.
We’re already planning our return to try their sister spot, Franco’s Italian Steakhouse, right next door. Franklinton is officially on our regular rotation!
… moreWe are so happy to have discovered Atlantic Prime—it’s clear that immense care goes into every detail here. From the chic coastal ambiance to the top-tier service, it’s a standout addition to the area.
The Service: Truly exceptional. Our server, Tiffany, was amazingly personable and perfectly intuitive, knowing exactly when to check in. The manager also visited our table twice, a thoughtful touch that made us feel right at home.
Drink Highlight: If you love passion fruit, you must try the Sinking Ship cocktail (Cruzan Rum, passion fruit, lime, agave, cilantro, and cayenne). It is wonderfully balanced with just the right amount of zest.
Food Standouts:
Calamari: Light, crispy, and “cloud-like.”
Octopus: A perfect Mediterranean bite when paired with the olive aioli and romesco potatoes.
Fried Catfish Platter: A generous portion; the pineapple chow-chow is so good I could eat a bowl of it solo!
Asian Caesar: Vibrant, beautifully fresh, and a great twist on a classic.
Dessert: We shared the Chocolate Budino. It’s rich and decadent, perfectly complemented by the salted pecan praline.
We’re already planning our return to try their sister spot, Franco’s Italian Steakhouse, right next door. Franklinton is officially on our regular rotation!
James Pickett
Once again, our wife and I dined at Atlantic prime coastal kitchen, and it has become our absolute favorite seafood restaurant. We were fortunate enough to have our favorite server Alexis help us once again. We started off with the Florida style fish dip, which has become our number one go to. We will eventually try another appetizer, but this one is just too good not to get. My entrée was the grilled grouper delicious with every bite. The wife had shrimp and grits.. We have had this dish all over the world and this is the finest we’ve ever encountered! For dessert, we chose the Tres Leche, which was so good. We devoured it as soon as it was set on the table. If you haven’t tried this restaurant yet, you are missing out the service atmosphere and fair are top-notch A+ in every category.
… moreJesse Locklear
Excellent seafood, fresh, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. We came in for my birthday dinner this evening and enjoyed the seafood sampler, clam chowder, lobster hush puppies, jumbo crab cake and the salmon:) We tried a couple drinks and the feature wine. The sinking ship cocktail was really good.
… moreKasey Howe
Food was exceptional and our waitress Brie (like the cheese lol) kept us well hydrated. Food was quick to come out. Music genre compliments the atmosphere beautifully and the martinis are the dirtiest. Well done. Highly recommend.
… moreToni Brown
I took my friend here for a birthday dinner. This was our first time visiting. The ambiance is very nice. Beautiful light decor. Our waitress was excellent. Very well versed on their menu. We ordered one shrimp and grits and one tuna that was served on a delicious bed of black-eyed peas and rice with pesto sauce and cherry tomatoes The shrimp was a tad gamey tasting but the sauce and grits were okay. Of the two meals, I say get the tuna. It was fabulous. We also got one piece of tres lechas cake. It was devine.
… moreNik Kei
Great atmosphere. We.really enjoyed the bar tender and they have specials at the bar. Great wine selection and good drinks. The oysters were excellent.
… moreAlfredo Rivera
If you are in the Wake Forest or Franklinton area, Atlantic Prime Coastal Kitchen is an absolute must-visit. We recently dined here to celebrate a new wedding, and the entire experience was flawless.
The Service:
Our servers, Teill and Lexi, were absolutely amazing. They were incredibly attentive and made our dining experience feel effortless. They truly went out of their way to help us celebrate our special occasion, making the night feel personal and memorable. I would honestly return just to have them as our servers again!
The Food:
The food was incredible across the board, but the Ravioli (with butternut, apple, and goat cheese) was the absolute star of the night. It is a must-order! Everything tasted fresh and was perfectly prepared.
Verdict:
This is a gem in North Carolina. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or just want a fantastic meal with top-tier service, go to Atlantic Prime. We can’t wait to go back!
… moreThe Service:
Our servers, Teill and Lexi, were absolutely amazing. They were incredibly attentive and made our dining experience feel effortless. They truly went out of their way to help us celebrate our special occasion, making the night feel personal and memorable. I would honestly return just to have them as our servers again!
The Food:
The food was incredible across the board, but the Ravioli (with butternut, apple, and goat cheese) was the absolute star of the night. It is a must-order! Everything tasted fresh and was perfectly prepared.
Verdict:
This is a gem in North Carolina. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or just want a fantastic meal with top-tier service, go to Atlantic Prime. We can’t wait to go back!