Came with a party of three. We had never been here before, so we all decided to get something…read moredifferent and split everything. We started with the grouper bites appetizer which came with a tartar sauce that was very similar to 1000 island. It was delicious, maybe my favorite part of the meal and took me by surprise. We then split the house smash burger, the Cuban sandwich, and the fried shrimp tacos. We were all very impressed and talked about the food for hours after. This place raised the standard for me of truly delicious food. We took home the piná colada cheesecake and the pecan praline cheesecake, both of which were awesome. I could not recommend this restaurant enough. We raved about it for hours after leaving and my mother even went back two days later for a Cuban!

A surprisingly strong 4.5 stars. Delicious food, great service, fair prices…read more My wife had the shrimp tacos. They were delicious and spicy. The Caribbean Shrimp Curry was an amazing blend of cuisines full of bell peppers, pineapple, and very spicy. The kids had burgers for kids meals and were happy. The Loaded Tater Tots appetizer is exactly what it is described as and delicious. Excellent service. When my daughter asked if they have strawberry lemonade, the waitress hooked her up with strawberry syrup with a smile. The location is very nice with a small park with a dock right across the parking lot. The prices are fair. We dropped $100 for a family of four. That's not cheap, but again, fair. It was something different, delicious, and spicy.

Very classic CHEAP breakfast place. So cheap, Amazingly…read morepriced. I guess they're known for their fruit fritters and they never disappoint. Good fast friendly service, cute and small inside. Love to come here every time on vacation!

Way back in the day (2003) I worked for OCHD as their immunization tracker & would accompany our…read moreimmunization nurse to the middle schools for Hep B & Tetanus shots to 6th graders. The best part about those outreach clinics was lunch with the school nurses. It's how I found all the locals places. Yana's was our Swansboro go to and despite moving away in 2011 and just now going back, the food was just as delicious today as it was then. And everyone who has dined repeatedly at a favorite place knows things rarely stay (or taste) the same. Bestie & hit Yana's shortly after 11 this beautiful Saturday morning and even though there were 4 parties ahead of us, we barely waited 15 minutes. I've had alot of the items on the menu during those outreaches (and with family) and never had anything I didn't enjoy but today, I went with breakfast of a western omelet (minus the sausage & tomato) with hashbrowns (home fries) and toast. My omelet had fresh green peppers, perfectly cooked, griddle bacon and cheesy cheese. I just wanted to keep eating but I was getting full. Bestie & I also had a combination order of banana & apple fritters. My food was just as I remembered-DEEEEELICIOUS! And our fritters just makes me want to go back in a few days to see if they have strawberries in supply. Honestly, I would drive from our new home in Richlands down to S'boro every weekend if hubby would let me lol. If you decide to dine here & are put off by the wait, don't be. Get on the wait list & do a little shopping. You won't regret it. Ps, omelet didn't last long enough for a pic!

Food was great and teal haired waitress was bad ass and cute! Definitely recommend to stop on it…read more!!!!!!! Www

I have been here at least two other times since my last review. Shame on me. I have to say that…read morethe service is still great. Last visit was March 2026 and Rebekah waited on us. Friendly and helpful. I tried the Jalapeno Jack Cheesesteak. Yummy. I always get the strawberry shake. Thanks for remaining a good place to eat.

Service was very good. I had the mushroom swiss burger and asked for jalapeno. So weird to have…read morefried breaded mushrooms on the burger. It was good but the chips were great. I don't know what it is about the chips but they are so good. Always a pleasant place to have lunch. Aug. 8, 2026

What a delicious lunch!…read more The waitress was very attentive but not overly...I split the Corner Burger with Steak Fries and it was so good I forgot to get a picture until I was down to the last bite! The steak fries were very big and my husband loved them, I prefer a thinner fry, they were good though! I also ordered a side of the brussel sprouts which were sooo good. I love roasted brussel sprouts. Great selection of cocktails and mocktails. Originally we went to the Back Bar and then learned it opens at 4pm. They have love music on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. I plan to come back!

Absolutely love this place - feels like a warm hug after a long day. Tori made me feel nothing but…read morewelcome, she was more than happy to chat and majority of the reason i'll be coming back! Atmosphere is great - amazing local spot for a cold beer & late night food. Seating both indoor and outdoors available to enjoy the air and ac.

Service is good and they have the best wings in town. Best local dive bar atmosphere!read more

service was great- server was extremely nice, refills without asking, checking in frequently,…read moreeverything ya frickin want. food was effin amazing, fried ravioli had me hollerin. would definitely come back if i wasnt from beautiful cleveland. bring ya kids, grandkids, second cousins, and that one auntie on her 4th divorce here, you will not be disappointed

Unique flavorful dishes. Perfect portions. Delicious salad…read moreoptions as well as hearty burgers and seafood. My favorite restaurant so far.

Stopped in for a quick lunch and found they had a lovely buffet with all our southern faves. Even…read morethough we decided on the buffet, the service was amazing from hot fresh hush puppies to topped off drinks with to go cups. The food was great, yummy bbq, outstanding fried chicken, homemade mashed potatoes with cream or brown gravy, vegetable sides and of course banana pudding or cobbler for dessert. Really good menu which we'll definitely be back to try. This is our new favorite local restaurant. Relaxed country vibe and comfortable decor...

Mixed review here. First off, the owner is awesome! We sat at the bar and enjoyed her company and…read morechat. Overall we had a great experience, but I was going to go with a 3 Star, but the few annoying issues can be overlooked. The Good. Lobster Bisque A+++++. Large chunks of lobster in a creamy / savory bisque. Excellent flavor. Fatty cut Brisket. They can do fatty cut CORRECT! Melt in your mouth tender, great smoke flavor, two large cuts. Mac n cheese - makes Velvetta look like amateur. Very creamy and has serious white cheddar taste. Sweet potato Fries A++++. Scallops - YES PLZ! Medium size, excellent quality, flavor and seared perfectly. Okra was very good. The Bad. Crab DIp - zero flavor, just not good. Served with bread - but not even toasted. Terrible! Flounder sandwich. Flounder was excellent, but served on a cheap Cosco hamburger bun..... Really? Flounder was fried perfectly and great, but still - hamburger bun? I ordered a side Soft Shell Crab, about average. I am not sure I would order it again for $12. When we got there, the young lady whom started our order was excellent, just like the owner. The new gal that took over must have had a bad night or morning. Not friendly or attentive at all. If she smiled her face would probably break. Overall, a great place with lots of locals and great food!

Very delicious, a hole in the wall! Everything is fried nice and fresh! Would recommend, even the…read moreservice is well informed and friendly! Fried Flounder 5/5 Hush puppies w/tarter 5/5 Mini fried shrimps 5/5 Macaroni (daughter said) 5/5 Nc bbq style pulled pork sandwich 5/5 Fried chicken (husband said) 5/5 Collards 5/5 Green bean 4/5 (little stringy but good flavor)

What a great secret. Drove the entire Crystal Coastline looking for somewhere to eat on a Tuesday…read morenight. Found It! Food was cook perfectly, Staff were friendly and helpful (take their suggestions), and dining area warm and family oriented. Would loved to have this type of restaurant near home.

We had a wonderful experience at Saltwater Grill in Swansboro! I ordered the Angels on Horseback…read moreand loved the flavors, especially the delicious reduction and everything that accompanied the dish. The only thing I didn't care for was the risotto, but everything else was so good that it certainly didn't take away from the overall experience. My husband had the seared ahi tuna, which was excellent, and everyone in our group really enjoyed their meals. We finished with key lime pie and cheesecake, and both were delicious! The drinks were fantastic too. Danielle, our waitress, was an absolute charm. She was friendly, attentive, and a wonderful part of our evening. Great food, great service, and a great time with friends. Definitely a five-star experience!

We recently moved to the area and chose Saltwater Grill to celebrate a special family occasion,…read morehoping it would become one of our new favorite restaurants. Instead, it was one of the most disappointing dining experiences we've ever had. From the beginning, things felt off. Our server was wearing basketball shorts, which seemed completely inappropriate for the atmosphere and setting of the restaurant. The wait for our food was excessive, and when it finally arrived, it was almost entirely inedible. The food was cold, the broccoli was essentially raw, the rice and risotto looked and tasted nothing like they should, and every meal at the table was disappointing. For a bill of over $300, not a single person in our party left satisfied. To make matters worse, we noticed the restaurant had a B sanitation rating, which certainly didn't inspire confidence after the quality of the meal we received. The waterfront location is beautiful, but that's where the positives end. When you're paying premium prices for a special celebration, you expect quality food, attentive service, and a memorable experience. Unfortunately, we got none of those. We won't be returning, and I couldn't recommend Saltwater Grill to friends, family, or anyone looking for a nice meal in the area.

The food was amazing. I had lobster ravioli with stuffed lobster, scallops, shrimp and lumped crab…read moremeat in a creamy tomato base. My wife had fried shrimp and oyster platter. Atmosphere was upscaled but relaxed. Servers were attentive to everyone and the hostess who said she had been there 20 some years was so sweet and fun loving. We both enjoyed her so much. I've been coming to Swansboro for years and always wanted to eat here. Trust me, we will be back.

Went there for ate dinner and there are some good plates but one of shrimps with grit is very…read moredelicious!