Crown Barbecue

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Quaint burger restaurant with vintage decor. Inside and outside seating available. I have the…read morecheeseburger all the way ( mustard, homemade chili, slaw and onions) with fried okra( could have deep fried a bit more for the crunch). Super yummy! My hubs got the Carolina Hot dog(slaw, onions, and chili) with the BEST onion rings! Super sweet wait staff! Only complaint-Pepsi and not Coke products Can't wait to come back soon!

This is DUCH A GREAT LITTLE BURGER/HOT DOG JOINT!! I ORDERED A CHEESEBURGER LOADED, A LARGE ORDER…read moreOF ONION RINGS, AND MY HUBBY ORDERED THE GRILLED BOLOGNA SANDWICH WITH PICKLES AND KETCHUP, ALONG WITH A CHEAP WINE WITH UNLIMITED REFILLS!!! When I ask our waitress her name, she said "Sally" and her boss spoke up and said her name is really "Bernice"! I told her my name is Belva and said you should really stick with Bernice it's a much cooler name than Sally and we both laughed!! She was a really good waitress. This place never disappoints if you're looking for a good juicy burger the onion rings are frozen, but delicious. The breading on them is so thin and nice not like those crumbly ones the bologna sandwich my husband loved. We will return again!!

Inside- but you can order at the window to go. They have a little seating outside too.

Inside of my grilled cheeseburger

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Ocean Isle Beach Pier

4.2(60 reviews)

4.8 mi

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I love this place! We come every year. Right on the pier, in the gift shop. Very sweet and helpful…read morestaff. The food is hot and well prepared. The booths were clean and stocked though a few need some paint. I had the Mushroom and Cheese Omelette and my husband had the Egg Platter with Bacon and Grits.

They have a great variety of stuff inside food, beachwear, and souvenirs. Staff is very friendly…read moreand best place to park your car great price $10 a day.

Pier grill order and pick up area, July 2024.

Chili cheese fries

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Dawg House Grill OIB

4.0(12 reviews)

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

I was a walk in for to go order. Wait time was extensive & fairly warm temperature inside - fans…read morepushing hot air. The sandwich was good & staff pleasant.

Pretty decent diner like food. Not amazing but pretty decent. Unfortunately, they ran out of…read morechicken breast for the chicken sandwich I had initially ordered. Then they ran out of lettuce for the BLT. So in essence it was a BT sandwich. I also got a Chicago dog which was okay but I'm from Chicago and my expectations for a good dog may be higher. Oh well. So bottom line it was okay but not good or great. I was hoping for better. YMMV.

Homemade Breakfast Plates and Sandwiches served ALL DAY!

We serve 1/4 Lb. Nathans Hot Dogs. Enjoy our Chicago Hot Dog and French Fries

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Burger and fries

Pelican's Perch Bar & Grill

3.0(256 reviews)

4.7 mi

I was not expecting that much of pelican's perch bar and Grill, considering the overall rating was…read morea 3 However, I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of food, and I was very disappointed in the service. I had the Shrimp Tacos that were flavorful. The service however was not very good. We sat down and were eventually told it was tiki bar style where we had to go to the tiki bar to get food. Once we were told this, we also asked for an umbrella to shade the sun at our table. When we did we were told that umbrellas weren't supposed to be open because of the wind. At the same exact time we were told this, all the tables umbrellas were up and there were two umbrellas unused behind the bar. It seems that the staff just didn't want to help us.

This review is for the off season menu: I appreciate places…read moreoffering cheaper options during off season, to make it more affordable for the locals and giving the restaurant continued business. However, it would be best to just discount your regular menu slightly, but keep the quality of food the same. We can go anywhere during the tourist on-season and get a truly delicious $15 burger + fries around Ocean Isle (& even cheaper at Beaches). So when we saw the $10 off-season menu burger for Pelicans Perch we assumed the quality would still be good but that it was discounted as a way to keep busy during the off season. But it was reminiscent of a school lunch burger or a fast food burger (but even worse). The chili was ok, and that was why I did give it 2 stars. After that experience, I could not bother to go back to try the regular menu or recommend this place. So their regular menu may be wonderful. But serving an extremely low quality burger for $10 as a type of special for locals was disappointing.

Fish tacos

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Outdoor seating/front/entrance at night.

Amelia's

4.1(173 reviews)

All 6 of us very happy with our breakfast. Service was on point ! And the place wasn't crazy…read morenoisy. Easy to converse without screaming Will definitely return

This one just wasn't for me. We came for breakfast on a Sunday…read more I found our server inattentive I didn't care for the cheesy omelet. Butter on the toast was overly salty. I left 3/4 of my food on the plate. My spouse ate the majority of my food. When a different waitress brought our coffee,she handled it from the top instead of by the handle. WTF !!!? Someone else may have a better experience. I won't be returning.

Inside.

Steak & eggs with cheese grits and toast. July 2024.

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Decor, Oct 2025.

Ocean Isle Fish Company

3.3(384 reviews)

4.3 mi

My husband and I went to Ocean Isle beach yesterday (31 May 2026) to visit the Museum of Coastal…read moreCarolina. Afterwards, we had lunch at Ocean Isle Fish Company. We sat outside and it was chilly from the winds. We didn't want to sit inside, we wanted to enjoy the views around us. I had ahi tuna and Tony had a fried Mahi Sammich. Everything was delicious and the food came out fast. Friendly service by the wait staff.

Food was not very good and the service was very slow…read more Pricy for what you get. Would recommend elsewhere.

Interior

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View from outside

Sugar Shack

4.1(385 reviews)

Came here with my family and had a wonderful evening. The food was great! We got jerk chicken, jerk…read morepork, ribs and crab fritters and everyone loved what they got. We also shared both grilled and coconut shrimp and they can't be beat. Split some mango cobbler and key lime pie for dessert. The hospitality of everyone at the restaurant made for such a fun night. Our server gave us all kinds of recommendations and made sure we had the best experience. Absolutely worth the trip. The only thing that would have made it better was if the jerk seasoning was spicy, but even that didn't take away from the visit.

Every year, our family vacations near Myrtle Beach, and one tradition we never miss is making the…read moretrip to Sugar Shack. Their jerk chicken is hands-down the best we've ever had, and it's something we look forward to all year long. Beyond the incredible food, we love the atmosphere and the wonderful people who make every visit feel special. Our kids have even started their own tradition of picking up a new Sugar Shack souvenir shirt each year, and they look forward to it just as much as the food! If you're anywhere near Ocean Isle Beach, NC, or Myrtle Beach, SC, and haven't tried the jerk chicken at Sugar Shack, you're missing out. It's become a must-visit stop for our family every single year, and we can't recommend it enough!

Jerk Pork

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Ribs, slaw, rice

The Isles Restaurant & Tiki Bar

2.7(150 reviews)

5.1 mi

It only a wedding venue most of the time. No food or any availability except in the summer.read more

Bottom line: The Isles Restaurant & Tiki Bar (The Tipsy Turtle) is a good place to relax with a…read moredrink and some snacks while on OIB. While past visits had more of a 3 star quality, the recent visit this time came across great showing that they have definitely upped their game this season. I am a fan! The Deets: In recent years past, I have stopped by the tiki bar at the The Isles resort near the west end of Ocean Isle Beach to enjoy a drink or two and some snacks to enjoy passing the time. It is right on the beach and also overlooking the resort club pool (pool for members only) so it was a pretty cool place to hang out with plenty of parking to boot. I would have to say for drinks and food (mostly bar food fare in the past), it struck me as a 3 star type of experience...pretty A-OK. However, in going there to the tiki bar this most recent trip to OIB, I noticed now the tiki bar itself has now a name/identity of The Tipsy Turtle, cute...I also found that they have definitely upped their game now since prior visits. Grabbing a seat, I notice both the food and drink menus, and like what I see...I placed pics of both on here for reference. Grabbing one of their frozen margaritas and a basket of their fried shrimp with seasoned fries, my friends and I were set on having a nice snack and drink break for the Saturday afternoon. The fried shrimp were good, definitely not just thrown together or just fried up with no prep, I thought they were pretty tasty...and this from someone that is not that wild about seafood in the first place. The fries were heavily seasoned, I could have done with a notch or two less of that but they were a good snack as well. The frozen margarita was spot on. But what stood out this time the most was the 5+ stars service during this visit...our server Jake went above and beyond to not only make sure we had what we needed, checked on us to make sure we were OK frequently, but was all around a great part of the experience in his positive and happy demeanor along with superior "can-do" service attitude. If you head out to the The Isles tiki bar/The Tipsy Turtle this summer, be sure to sit in Jake's section if you can...he's great! With the past visits more along a 3 star experience then having the 5 star service experience this trip, I can go with a 4 star overall final score for this tiki bar. I am looking forward to more visits!

Buffet Dinner for Oceanfront Events

Special Menu for Private Events & Banquets

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Ocean Isle Beach Event Space

55 Bistro Bar

4.1(27 reviews)

4.9 mi

Excited to have this new restaurant and bar in the area. Great menu with an additional pizza menu…read moreavailable at the bar too. Large entertainment room includes a pool table, darts, electronic games, etc. Wish this place stayed open past 8pm since it could be a fun hang out in the evenings. Very attentive and helpful staff. We're impressed!

Went there for the first time and I wasn't blown away. I was worried when we sat down and the table…read morenext to us was sending back 2 of their plates. The waiter (I think his name was Austin) was fabulous. Very friendly and really good at his job. However, the food was just ok. After I sent back the first cup of "seafood soup" because it was cold, the second one was good. I tasted the potatoes and the sherry and maybe some baby clams (maybe) but that's about it. The chicken wings were hot and good. The onion rings were just room temp. We will give it another try before deciding if we'll bring our guests in the future.

Bar Display

Wings (Buffalo and garlic parm)

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Bar drinks

Jinks Creek Waterfront Grille

3.7(357 reviews)

4.6 mi

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We had a party of seven come in on a Monday evening. The wait was an hour so we went to the bar on…read morethe rooftop. We got sat ASAP and it was absolutely gorgeous at sunset. Our server was busy but with the help of other workers we got what we needed. I ordered the special grouper with lobster sauce and mashed potatoes. It was so freaking good I would have licked my plate if I wasn't in public. Everyone else enjoyed their food. All seven of us had only good things to say. We also got the bang bang shrimp appetizer and it was gone in seconds. Even the coleslaw under was gone. Full bar makes for a lengthy drink menu including blended pina coladas. Non alcoholic available too. I'll definitely be back.

The food and service was excellent! Ambiance ... just so noisy inside you have to scream at each…read moreother so not my favorite for socializing