We were greeted pleasantly and friendly by the welcoming hostess. The food was excellent and the…read morelive entertainment was a music bingo game that was entertaining and very engaging. The only weakness we saw was our waitress was borderline surly. But we might have caught her on a bad night or the automatic 20% tip plus a 3.9% extra charge (we had a party of 6) guaranteed her a healthy tip regardless. The restaurant is small, so l would recommend securing a reservation!

We're from out of town and craving sea food. We decided on Billfish. It was around dinner time on a…read moreSunday. The place was pretty empty but soon the locals trickled in. The place is small but clean. Had a good vibe and was very quiet. Just the way we like it. Easy to read menu. The food was excellent. Mike our server was great. We had the Calamari Fritti. It was very light and crispy. The Bang Bang Shrimp Po Boy Burger and Steamed Trio were Awesome. They ran out of Clams for the Trio but added extra Shrimp to accommodate. (Check out my photos) We also tried the Prime Cheese Burger and I have to say that was a Dam good burger. I was very surprised because a good burger is hard to find especially at a place that primarily has sea food on menu. For wine I had a glass of 1924 Double Black Cabernet. So good!!!!!Everything was great will come again when I'm back in town. Note: they do charge a service fee of 3.9% but waive it if you pay cash.

How lucky that we are back in Indian Beach & so is Captains Kitchen! Not our first visit & this…read morefood from the food truck never disappoints. Simple menu, quick service & help yourself to condiments & your drink in a cooler before settling at a picnic table or just take to go. We ordered the Super Grouper Sandwich & the Scallop plate - fries & hush puppies are awesome as is the friendly service. You won't get better seafood on this island - follow them on FB to meet up with them!

Huge, clean, food truck that moves to a few locations during the week…read more Real friendly; large menu of fried delectables. Hot dogs, corn dogs, chicken sandwiches\tenders,hush puppies, and a pretty good shrimp burger ( and lots more!) Plenty of options for canned soda & condiments as well. Bring an appetite.

Came in on a Thursday evening at 5:30pm because it was close to where we were staying (2min away)…read more Because the wait for in person dining was 45-50min I ordered to go, getting the she crab soup, the blackened red snapper and blackened grouper along with a kids fried flounder. Ambiance 5/5: Loved the casual, beach ambiance and water/dock view, fitting the vibe of a beach town. Service 4/5: Service was friendly overall and pretty prompt Food 2/5: I think we caught them on an off day. The hush puppies and green beans were great. All the fish were unfortunately overcooked and severely under seasoned. And it was unfortunately not just our order but all our friends orders who also ordered to go. Not only was the fish unfortunately tough, but it desperately needed salt and flavor (missing the typical blackened flavor). We were all really disappointed especially since we had heard good things from some customers who had been before. Price 3/5: If the food had been solid, I would have ranked higher. I really would like this to love this place. They were efficient and ambiance was great, doing their best to accommodate the large crowds. But we unfortunately caught them on a bad day.

The wait was so quick for such a popular place ! That I like! The sitting areas itself was crowded…read moreand needs a nice update with new table covers or maybe some new chairs. It reminds me of a buffet . The food was just ok- I was expecting so much better. My salad had brown lettuce and huge hunks of Green pepper . It wasn't very cold Either . The crab patty sandwich was very small and had Cole slaw on it- seemed misplaced . Our waitress Was fantastic and kind and answered all of our questions with a smile. we won't be back based on this visit not worth 82.00.

Delicious deli sandwiches, coffee bar, bakery and gift ship all in one place. Cool, funky vibe and…read morefriendly service. Want to get there earlier to try breakfast options on next visit.

We stopped for lunch here on our way home from a beach getaway weekend. The prices were very…read morereasonable, and the food was ready quickly despite the line. There is a lot of seating available outside on picnic tables with umbrellas for shade (there are also tables inside). I got the vegetarian wrap, but in order to make the vegan I did ask for it without the pesto cream cheese, which meant it was rather bland. Unfortunately, the only other potentially vegan option was their beyond burger. However, they didn't carry any vegan cheese or vegan sauces (aside from ketchup), which was disappointing. In the future I think I would get the beyond burger anyway, as it would at the very least have some protein. Everyone else in my party seemed quite happy with their meals, so likely their non-vegan food is great. Their coffee was also pretty good (and they had oat milk & almond milk available as cows milk alternatives). I will say, the marinated cucumbers were fantastic, and again, the prices were great. Just wish that they had at least one menu item which was fully vegan without modifications. Maybe a hummus wrap?

Pretty sweet relaxing spot. For as long as I've lived here, I've never been to this establishment…read more Now after coming for my first time, I'm remised I haven't been here sooner. The place has a nice layout where you can walk around and see the different attractions from the event hall to the bar seating. Everything was comfortable and very cool. Inside there's tons of arcade games and fun stuff to do. There's dual bars where you can get different drinks from. The staff was super nice and inviting. Inside seating was comfortable and relaxing. Thoroughly enjoyed my time and look forward to coming back. Thank you!

This is perhaps the most stunning place I have ever been too. It's a combination of a beautiful…read moregarden center, bar/lounge, and coffee shop. We could have spent several more hours here. My cocktail was one of the most flavorful I've ever had with beautiful dried flowers. We loved exploring the grounds, relaxing and playing games in the game room. In an ideal world, I'd love to open something like this in Austin!

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.

Came here for breakfast on a whim with a large party. They were awesome and super friendly. The…read moreplace was busy but they were able to make room for us. The food was delicious and perfectly made. I liked that they had a cool outdoor area where the kids could play, which was a huge bonus. Overall, solid place and might just be our go to breakfast spot from now on.

4 Really great!! We…read morecame for dinner and there was live music happening that night which gave a great atmosphere for the whole experience. I got the chicken tenders which were a little burnt but not the worst. Waiter checked in multiple times and checked for allergies. Would definitely recommend especially for live music!

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.

Everything we had was amazing! The onion rings are banging! Bbq sandwich and cheeseburger hit the…read morespot. Banana pudding was the best we have ever had!!

We came here while checking out the Morehead area as it was suggested to us. It was pretty busy…read morewhen we pulled up, a little line but it went quick .I ordered the crabcake sandwich that had slaw and ketchup on it and a side of hush puppies. The sandwich tasted great ,the crabcake wasn't overcooked or anything it was flavorful. I didn't feel heavy after eating it and the hushpuppies were decent. I'll come back again and try a different dish.

great service! food was super yummy and the martinis were…read morealso great! free bread and it was all very filling

I was able to sit at the bar with no waiting. Great wine list and martinis. So good…read more The food was amazing!!! I had the grouper special and will be dreaming about it. It was one of the best meals in recent memory! The chef is doing things right! The bartenders were friendly and engaging. I look forward to returning on my next visit to Emerald Isle.