Great drinks and service. They have a variety of mixed drinks that they change frequently. They…read morestaff is great and very knowledgeable

Dropped in for the first time with the wife for drinks on a date night. Loved the atmosphere,…read moredifferent styles of furniture and the bar layout. I got Boulevard EL and the wife got an Old Fashioned. Both drinks were delicious, quickly made and beautiful.

This was a delightful surprise! The restaurant is huge. I think I counted three bars. They do a lot…read moreof business but our service was fantastic. Loved the vibe. Casual with amazing food and drinks. We ordered the Shrimp Nachos. OMG, the platter was piled high with crunchy homemade tortilla chips layered with actual real cheese (not cheap "cheese sauce") lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeños, banana peppers, avocado, and a generous amount of shrimp. If you see a chip with a bubble-those were my favorite. So delicious and could have been a meal for both of us to split. We also got The Gaff and it was absolutely delicious. The French fries are house cut and they were fantastic. Our drinks were great. Our server was attentive despite it being really busy. We will go back again this week while we're here.

We visit this restaurant in two days in a row. My wife and I shared the grilled fish platter, which…read morewas absolutely outstanding. The tuna tips we enjoyed for an appetizer and we're done to perfection. Our waitress was a young lady that was celebrating her birthday the next day at the age of 22. I forget her name, but she was very pleasant and hard-working to make sure that we were taken care of.

John was awesome! I've tried a few of the flavors and they are very good! Loved being able to take…read morethem down to the beach and open them up and refreeze them and drink them later if needed

This shop is close the water park and public beach parking close to the bridge end of the island…read more It has a good selection of frozen slushie alcohol drinks which my wife really enjoys. The hours are a little weird so you need to either check the hours on the door or expect to find them closed. I think when we were there they were closed M-W. THere is plenty of parking and the drinks bring us back

Hard working bartenders! Headliner bands! Great outdoor space when it's not cold and rainy. This is…read morea popular night spot. Not much of a dance floor when it's crowded with people of all ages. Did not see any food.

great service, great crowd, great vibe, awesome music and atmosphere. live band and dj, cornhole…read moreand great drink specials

As a local who has the benefit of seeing everything our area offers for entertainment and night…read morelife, EClub is the best. I have been coming here for years. You will find a diverse crowd of various ages, social classes and the staff is friendly and accommodating. Everyone is welcome and you can dress casual or come in your wedding attire, as some have done to continue the party! They do get crowded in the summer and you will have to be patient to get a drink. The owners Matt and Ashley have always got something fun lined up every night of the week. Follow them on social media for updates. They have also been honored as an official Carolina Hurricanes bar and you can find most sports events available there besides the Canes. Dogs are always welcome and there's a food truck on site that offers fresh made pizza and hot dogs. For us locals, we celebrate our big moments here as a family and in our times of loss or need, they are quick to give a helping hand.

Horrible service. The head of security was extremely unprofessional and seemed more interested in…read moreasserting authority than providing a welcoming experience. Unfortunately, the entire situation left a very bad impression. I would not recommend supporting this bar. There are plenty of other places on the island with better service, friendlier employees, and a much more enjoyable atmosphere. Beware before choosing to spend your time and money here.

close to tourist area. food was good. service was bad. waitress took a business day to get to us.read more

Popped in for a quick bite and it was good!!! I had the seafood nachos, my daughter had the fried…read morechicken tacos and my granddaughter had Mac and cheese. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful when we asked for recommendations. A great place for a yummy bite. They have a great variety on the menu, lots of good apps, and a friendly atmosphere. We had two kids and felt comfortable there. Not a loud bar area, and a good family place. Lots of sports memorabilia all around. Cool stuff!!

My husband and I were there Friday night with our 3 year old Golden Retriever. This was his first…read moretime "eating out ". We sat on the patio. It was the perfect outdoor setting. KLarge fenced in grassy area with play areas for the childen, and a stone patio for dining. Beautifully landscaped! Our server was very attentive and brought water out twice for doggy. We will go back for the environment, but not for the food, which was mediocre. I had fried oysters my husband had Mahi Mahi, and we shared a fried pickle appetizer. My Margarita was good! Kudos to the hostess, waitress, and bar staff.

We had a great time ! Old Fashioned was spot on It was St…read morePatrick's festival so it was PACKED

I paid a visit to Surf's Up a per our usual during our week long stay at Emerald Isle. No matter…read morehow busy they are, we manage to get seated quickly and this year was no different. The hostess guided us to our table suitable for our party which was 4 adults and three children. The environment is lively and spirited; all signs of a good visit to come. Savannah S was our server and did a fantastic job navigating the chaotic children with us and delivering great service with a smile. The food was great as usual. I ordered the smothered chicken while others ordered grilled salmon and sesame glazed salmon bowl. You don't get fine china and plates here, but what you will get is a consistent good time with an abundance of drink and menu items that deliver as promised. It's why we enjoy coming here every year and will continue in the future!

My family and I were vacationing in Emerald Isle and chose this restaurant for one of our evening…read moremeals. On June 24th, we first attempted to call the restaurant multiple times in order to place an order. So my husband and I chose to drive to the restaurant to place a carry out order and wait. When the hostess was placing the order, she said that anything over $100 would impose a 18% gratuity. This was a carry out order. We were not being seated in the restaurant. The hostess got the manager Amber. Amber was not receptive at all to our point that this was a carry out order. Our choice to tip or not is our choice. The order was $103. Really. Wow. My daughter insisted she would pay the tip. But my husband and I will not set foot inside this establishment again. Very disappointing. First we were told that the phones were working, but I got a message saying the voicemail had not been set up. Second, we drove in thinking we had to pay to park. Third we placed the order, but, I had to call my daughter to get additional info about cooking preferances. Fourth, we placed the order with the hostess who then tells us there is a 18% tip imposed on orders over $100. The order was $103 (after my husband and I dropped our meals from the order). This is absolutely absurd. Very frustrating evening for my husband and I. We are on vacation, and this is the hospitality shown to visitors. We asked to split the order, so that I could place an order for my daughter and my husband could place an order for us. But oh no, you can't do that. And then we were told that there would be a charge to use a credit card. Do you know how to rub salt in the wound. We paid $133.89 for a carry out food order that was barely over $100.

The scallops my wife had were the biggest I've ever seen or tasted. They were cooked perfectly and…read morethat is no easy feat, they can be overcooked in less than 30 seconds, I know! I had the fried combo platter, delicious! Now this is not an upscale restaurant, but it's not meant to be. It has a new owner within the past year and it has improved. It's always been good, now it's just much better. And don't forget the salted rimmed Margarita. Our waiter, Owen seemed right at home talking with customers, regulars, behind the bar or serving food. You all would do well to keep him.

I'm glad others have had a good experience. The bartender and vibe were the only good parts about…read moreour visit. The glass lights above the bar are really pretty and the decor fits. Drinks were delicious, I reccomend the blueberry margarita. The beers are crispy cold. However, the food sucked. I'm one who will rave and will complement anything I possibly can- even in negative situations. When you sit in the bar, the first of three booths holds serving equipment and an employee texting and chatting with another. Okay, no worries. We ordered a Mike's spicy chicken sandwich and an order of the snapperz shrimp appetizer. My husband loves all chicken sandwiches. Even the bad ones. But even he said, this is the worst he's had. The jalapeños weren't dried, causing the bun to be soggy. He said the patty was clearly frozen and the cheese, while ample, made the sandwich extra sloppy. The fries, extra crispy, were the stand out of his meal. My shrimp... were not cleaned, over cooked, AND ROTTEN. People, you know that sour fishy smell anywhere if you eat enough seafood. No thank you. She didn't introduce herself, but what I assume to be the manager did apologize right before taking a speakerphone conversation with a family member. We are not interested in returning.

We have been going to Emerald Isle, NC, every summer for decades. We have looked for a place that…read morehas an extensive collection of high-quality beers from local craft breweries. We had met with at best limited success. This year, I found The Velvet Anchor Bottle Shop online and have been following on FB since February. The Velvet Anchor Bottle Shop rocks. Nick was behind the bar on our first visit. Nick was super. He was massively informed about a ton of beer from the Carolinas and further afield. They had a sweet selection of beer from Germany, Great Britain, and Japan. I even saw a 12-pack of Bud-lite hidden away. There are eight taps with a mead and cider on tap. We got there at 1 pm and there were dead, so we grabbed Nick. We talked about local places to go and Big Ten Football. Nick went to Indiana, and I attended Ohio State. When things picked up, everyone was a local, which we thought rocked. We socialized with all sorts of folks, and after two beers, we were off to the beach to have a delightful afternoon with some great beer. The Velvet Anchor is not a large place, two 4-tops, a 2-top, and maybe 10 stools. They did a fair amount of to-go business. This is not the place for children and large groups. But if you and your significant other want a quiet, friendly place to try some great beer, or want to take some back to your place, this location is a gem. We liked it so well that we took our two friends back later in the week.

Great selection, but just know you're not leaving without paying $20 for a 4 pack. The lady who was…read moreworking was very friendly and helped us select local options. She knew her stuff, we will definitely be back! Right next to the water park if you're going there too