It is a good place to hide out from the commercial bars. late afternoon is a great non judgmental…read morecrowd than late night. 10:00 is the swing hour as to the people that are there. some days are wonderful but some Saturdays are questionable. You just have to come in to see! Great prices on most everything! They have no CO2 dispensers for non alcoholic beverages. A great local bar that is non judgmental for the most part. After 10:00 some others may drift in but it is a bar & the locals that have a job & time schedule makes the early appearance here a great experienc.

He Said: A bar on this side of the island? Yes please. This is a great spot where you can sit at…read morethe bar, sit at some tables, or sit with your toes in the sand. Good selection of beers and I'm pretty sure they had liquors. We're staying nearer by next time to take advantage of this great spot. She Said: We don't stay at this end of the island very often, but we'll need to remedy that going forward because Tiki Bar is a Topsail treasure. Now that I've found it, it'll be impossible to stay away when we visit family here! Potty Points: 3/5 - functional and clean for what it is. You're not here for luxury potties.

I love the Tike Bar at North End. Such a cool island vibe. It's at the end of beach where you…read morecan't imagine anything being. Bartenders are really nice and bloody Mary's are great! You fell like a local when you go there. Clean bathrooms and an inside/outside area. They have games and even karaoke on Thursdays.

Heard about this place and been trying to get here. Finally, found some friends to join me. We sat…read moreoutside because the weather was perfect and they had a live two piece band. Waitress was very sweet and running her tush off. We got there about 6pm on a Friday night and before we left it was hopping. The food was very good. I had Southwestern Eggrolls and will not have to drive to Jville anymore when I get that craving. The only difference was it came with a chipotle ranch instead of an avocado ranch. My friend had a salad (good size) along with the the Dirty Chicken. She felt like it had a "kick" to it but I tried a bit and didn't think so. She could not eat it all. Nice size serving. She also shared the mozzarella sticks. I didn't try them but she said they were good. They looked like the frozen kind out of the box, so not for me. My other friend had the smash burger that we thought were sliders, but are not. It is a hamburger with two 3oz patties with the fixins. My friend enjoyed it and I believe it came with fries. She also tried the Zucchini fries and ate them all. I personally was not crazy about them but to each his own. A two piece band was playing and they were very good. Oh, I found out just before we left that they carry Bud Zero. Nice surprise. Sitting outdoors was perfect. They put a little fly spinner on your table and no bugs. The bathroom was very clean. Since this appears to be the first post for them I will have to post pictures later. Sept. 20, 2024

Food and environment is amazing! Service is fast and very polite! I would highly recommend going!read more

"Please don't tell my wife... but this the best biscuits and gravy I've ever had." That is what my…read morelife long friend said to me when we are having breakfast at "By the Bridge" last Monday. ...and I can tell you guys, I have been eating her B&G for 30 years and they are really good. However, if find yourself in Swansboro NC and have a craving for pimento cheese biscuits and gravy (yes, you are reading it right), this is the place for you. So like all my write ups, I'm going to give you as fair expectation from a food, service, ambience, and price per perspective. The place is a lot of fun, sitting right past the White Oak River bridge coming into Swansboro from Cape Carteret. It's in an old building right on the river and adjacent to a small park which is kind of fun to visit after you eat and look at the wildlife and relax. It's has they fun small hole in the wall feel, with about a dozen tables and a nice cozy suitable bar. The ambience is great, more so for a date or with four friends out to dinner together. I know I'm writing about breakfast but I've been there for dinner too and had the fish tacos, that are stuffed them full of grouper and they're absolutely fantastic. For breakfast, I had the brisket, eggs, and home fries bowl. The brisket was absolutely fantastic perfectly tender, the eggs were light and fluffy. The home fries were crispy on the outside and soft inside, so very yummy. . ...oh, I almost forgot, they had big coffee cups.. see the picture... I was extremely impressed by the hands squeezed orange juice, which was out of this world. Most items on the menu were between $12 and $18, which I thought was extremely reasonable for the quality of food that you're getting. The portions were big enough to split as well. Hollie, our server was sweet and very attentive, and a lot of fun to chat with. I highly recommend you give the place a try for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You won't be sorry.

Food - fresh and quick. Havana bowl was very flavorful. Loved the potatoes…read more Pancake was only half crispy, but great flavor. Eggs were fluffy.

Great atmosphere, and the drinks were fabulous. Bartenders were very friendly and knowledgable.read more

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.

True delight Rare and fun find! Let your inner child unwind in this enchanting botique and discover…read moremany finds. Events for locals and more. Talented owner in wide variety of venues. Hair, photography wine and more!!!

Fantastic place to shop for your favorite wines and health and wellness gifts. Be sure to take…read moreadvantage of the Business owners (Chrissy) wealth of knowledge around the wine and spirits as well as the wellness section. She has helped me with some ailments and has educated me on the "red flags" behind the various wines.

Great service. Love the old bar (rescued) and ambiance fits historic downtown vibes. Nite menu with…read moreupscale snacks. Huge martinis worth the price! Desserts must be shared.

This is a great spot to have a drink and a sweet treat in a very iconic part of downtown swansboro…read more The vibes are immaculate and the service is fast and friendly. The skillets are literally immaculate! The cookie is freshly baked so it did take a few minutes but the wait was totally worth it. Highly recommend. They also serve savory bites, paninis and flatbreads!

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

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

Beachside on Emerald Isle: A Slice of Paradise!…read more After a day of sun, sand, and pretending I could surf, I stumbled into Beachside and found my new happy place. The frozen margarita? Absolute perfection - like a beachy, boozy kiss from a margarita-loving mermaid. Chef's kiss indeed! Shout out to the beach yoga crew - nothing like a little downward dog at 8am to justify that 5pm margarita. Check out Isle Sol Collective for the yoga schedule with the best teachers around. It's donation-based and just a minute from the west side beach access. Trust me, you'll earn that drink! The locals at the bar? Hilarious. They should start charging for comedy hour - I haven't laughed that hard since sunscreen in the eyes at high noon. And the staff? Pure sunshine wrapped in tank tops and flip-flops. 10/10 - would recommend this spot to anyone looking to end a perfect beach day with a perfect margarita. Cheers, Beachside!