Rooftop bar/restaurant with an ocean view, chip staff members, and tasty food and drinks. Went here…read moreduring St. Patrick's Day weekend and the neighboring bar had a live band.

My friends and I ate outdoors on the top floor. Cute place, fun atmosphere with great views of the…read moreboardwalk. Highly recommend the cheeseburgers! Great Bloody Mary's too. Friendly service and huge portions.

Sitting in restaurant as I am writing this . This is second consecutive time within 7-10 days that…read moreI have ordered online and when I arrived , there was only 1 person working . It was around lunchtime and 6-8 people waiting on their order . Took 15-20 minutes to get my order. There should've a way to cancel the order online . I don't want to distract the one person working and delay others in getting their order.

Food was mid mid could have been better the chicken wasnt hot it was cold no chesse was added to my…read moreorder

Great ice cream selection of ice cream treats and even fudge! The ice cream is scooped in generous…read moreportions! We are obviously a fan of the moose tracks and had zero complaints! They have plenty of outside tables and chairs to sit in. Service was quick and the line moved fast. They will let you taste test the flavors before committing too!

Ice cream was awesome and the service was top notch, friendly but professional, and the place was…read moreclean

Everything here at Jack Mackerels is top notch. We enjoy the…read moreatmosphere, location and above the generous and always wonderful food. Try the chips and all the seafood.

Stopped in for lunch after visiting the aquarium at Fort Fisher. Food was very good. Hubby had po…read moreboy and I had the fish and chips. We both did sweet tea. That was some of the best sweet tea this southern girl has had while traveling before (some places don't offer it or just can't make it right lol). Not much else to do around there but would eat there again.

If you're looking for one of those places where everything just lines up--the weather, the food,…read morethe mood--this is it. Out on the pier at Tiki Bar & Ocean Grill, you've got a front-row seat to the Atlantic, and on a day like today, it doesn't get much better. Blue sky, sun hitting the water just right, and a breeze that reminds you why people have been coming to the coast long before fancy resorts showed up. Food Simple answer: they've got it dialed in. Fresh, well-prepared, and exactly what you want at the beach. No overthinking it--just good coastal food done right. That's how it's supposed to be. Service Friendly, easygoing, and attentive without hovering. The kind of service that makes you feel welcome but doesn't interrupt your view--or your drink. Atmosphere This is where they really win. Sitting out over the water with string lights overhead and waves rolling in? That's hard to beat anywhere. Now, yes--the beach itself has those big metal pipes running through for replenishment. Not exactly postcard material. But here's the truth: once you're up on that pier, looking out over the ocean, it barely matters. The view still does what it's supposed to do--makes you slow down and stay a while. Final Take Great food, solid service, and a view that carries the whole experience. Even with the beach work going on, this place delivers what a coastal spot should: good eats, cold drinks, and a reason to sit a little longer than you planned. If the weather's right, don't overthink it--grab a seat, order something simple, and enjoy it the way folks have been doing for generations.

My go to place after roasting in the sun at CB. Walk in the sand to a barstool overlooking the…read morewaves and coastline at Carolina Beach. Lots of great drink and food options. Shrimp are fresh and drinks are refreshing. Grab some merch from inside and support local.

I've been coming to the Fort Fisher aquarium since I was a little kid. The fee to enter is…read moredefinitely affordable, it's conveniently placed near the fort and the historic area, aka the Fort Fisher State Recreation Area. There's an outdoor section and an indoor section, and even a play area for kids. The aquarium will be going through some renovations and closed for a few years, so definitely stop by with your timed entry ticket, purchased in advance through the website, while you can!!

This Aquarium is smaller than I anticipated and didn't have many exhibits. The viewing starts on…read morethe elevated level and takes you through the space where you will finish on the lower level! I think we completed the walk thru in less than 45 minutes and that was with multiple breaks for my 80 year old mother to rest! If you are in the area..check it out...especially if you have young kiddos! Adults...beware...if you have to drive longer than 30 mins..not a good deal!

Food - Fantastic! Never had a bad dish Service - so nice…read moreevery time Ambiance - Great Entertainment!! Love this place!!

Great outdoor patio with live music and plenty of patio space for the pups. This is a huge…read morerestaurant where you can come for a meal or stay all afternoon and be entertained with live music. I ordered the blackened fish sandwich with fries and a side of hush puppies. Great meal and a relaxing spot to enjoy the afternoon. This is a very dog friendly establishment.

We came across this quaint little spot near the boardwalk. We had the oyster trio and it was hands…read moredown the best in the area. service was quick and friendly and they are attentive. We ordered cocktails too and our bill was $57. Comparable to other local spots. Highly recommend and sit outside for the people watching!

If you're even thinking about seafood, do yourself a favor and go to The Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar…read more Everything we had was absolutely on point. The raw oysters were incredibly fresh, the steamed oysters were packed with flavor, and the mahi fingers were perfectly cooked--crispy on the outside and tender inside. The crab dip? Easily one of the best I've had--rich, creamy, and loaded with flavor. To top it all off, we washed it down with their in-house made sangria, which was the perfect refreshing finish. You can tell they really care about quality here. Great food, great vibes, and definitely a spot we'll be coming back to. Dena and Stephanie are the best so perfect place to eat.

Easy website to order from and helpful storefront staff. They also sell some local beer. Followed…read moreinstructions and dinner was done in 30min and was very good. What fun! Suggestion to provide fun plastic bibs it adds to the experience!

This was our second year in a row ordering from Cape Fear Boil Company, and just like last time, it…read morewas a fantastic experience. While they don't offer dine-in, their carry-out steamer pots are the perfect way to enjoy a coastal boil from the comfort of your home or vacation rental. We ordered The Traditional pot, along with cornbread muffins, which were absolutely delicious. The ingredients were fresh, the seafood was well-seasoned, and the portions were generous and filling. Liam helped us during pickup and was great, he walked us through the cooking process, answered any questions, and made sure we had the instructions. His attention to detail and friendliness added to the overall great experience. It's a fun, easy, and consistently satisfying meal that you prepare in the comfort of your own space without any fuss. Cape Fear Boil Company has quickly become a tradition for us, and one we look forward to every year. Highly recommended!