Stopped in during a beach vacation in slater path, NC at the beginning of August. It was certainly…read morebusy but all the staff we encountered were pleasant. We were hangry and also had a fussy toddler. The staff was sweet and tried to cheer her up, so thank you! Pizza was on point, along with the cheese curds and the fried mushrooms were better than we've had at many other places. Great beer selection and very cold! For as busy as they were, we didn't have too long of a wait so that was nice! Our experience when vacationing in beach towns has usually been... meh, on both food and service. Typically places are short staffed with super long waits and sub par food. Lots of places are typically dirty too. On this day, staff was keeping up and cranking out the food and the waitresses we had outside all had a smile. Placed was clean enough, Food was good and we have No complaints here!

Gluten free pizza was good. Didn't taste like cardboard like most do. We ordered it with no cheese…read moreand the chef came out to make sure we knew there was cheese in the GF crust. Appreciate that he did that! Meat lovers pizza was great.

Most under rated spot on the Island…read more We have been here many times. Lively local crowd with really good local bands. Bar staff is friendly as were the locals. Attached to a beautiful waterfront seating area. You can sit and watch the boats roll in or watch the baitfish jump. Dog friendly .Fun place! Check them out for IPA Saturdays!

This place is something to not be missed. View and vibe unbeatable. So nice and Accommodating…read more Plus you got Yogi the dog to greet you if your lucky.

I'm not sure what I was expecting when I decided to start our day drinking here. I was actually a…read morebit surprised to find them open before 2 on a Tuesday. There was no one else there, but the bartender happily hopped up to get us some drinks. They had a bunch of liquor and canned beverages. Nothing on tap (I don't think they even had a soda gun.) My husband and our friend got a beer and I got a cider. Everything was wide open with plenty of outdoor activities like volley ball, corn hole, connect four, etc. Plenty of outdoor seating. And it looks like they encourage you do write all over everything. It was a beautiful day and the vibe hear was very chill and awesome. I was a little disappointed that this wasn't on the beach. Not even a beach view. We don't go to the North side of the island very much, but I would come here again if I was in the area.

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.

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.

Great drinks and service. They have a variety of mixed drinks that they change frequently. They…read morestaff is great and very knowledgeable

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.

Came here for their Tuesday trivia night!…read more The host was fun, beers, were not too expensive, and it was a fun evening. The bar stools are a little uncomfortable but it's alright for a few hours of trivia! Large outdoor space and I didn't venture inside so I can't say much about that space.

Horrible service. The head of security was extremely unprofessional and seemed more interested in…read moreasserting authority than providing a welcoming experience. Unfortunately, the entire situation left a very bad impression. I would not recommend supporting this bar. There are plenty of other places on the island with better service, friendlier employees, and a much more enjoyable atmosphere. Beware before choosing to spend your time and money here.

My new favorite spot in Beaufort NC! The service was awesome! The beer was cold and the atmosphere…read morecould not be beat. Pretentiousness stay away.

Great dive bar in Beaufort! No wait for a drink and the beers are $4. Easy to find, pet friendly,…read morebig patio. Lots of life, fun young crowd hangout that's right off front Street.

All always goes well The Dive bar to Dive in…read moreBeen going here for about 6 years My go to place after the beach Anytime for a cold one. Couldn't recommend enough

The low down: Tacklebox Tavern is definitely a no-frills beach bar -- busy, casual, cheap beer, and…read moreCASH ONLY! It's a fun little spot with indoor and outdoor seating right off the beach if that's the atmosphere you're looking for. The place itself has a great laid-back beach-bar vibe however the attitude behind the bar just didn't quite match it. The 3 star rating is primarily based on that fact. We took a weekday trip to the beach at the end of July and were pleasantly surprised to find Tacklebox Tavern open late on a Sunday night and it was karaoke night too! The bar was fairly busy for a Sunday, with a fun mix of locals and travelers and an age range that seemed to go from early 20s all the way into the 60s. The crowd was friendly, the drinks were cheap, and the atmosphere was exactly what we needed for a fun Sunday night at the beach! My biggest complaint was the service. The bartenders consistently seemed annoyed and irritated, and at times it felt like simply ordering a drink was an inconvenience to them. I completely understand that working behind a busy bar can be hectic, but the attitude was noticeable enough that it took away from an otherwise really enjoyable experience and was mentioned by multiple patrons. A little more friendliness behind the bar would have made this place a home run for us.

We had a great dinner here!…read more Luckily it wasn't extremely busy so we were seated right away! Our waitress was extremely pleasant and took great care of us without being annoying. We had the calamari appetizer and it was excellent! It was very lightly battered and was so soft and flavorful. I ordered the fried oysters which were plentiful, light and so tasty! My husband had the scallops platter and they were very large and tender. I can't remember having such delicious seafood! What was so nice was we walked from our rental to the restaurant and enjoyed the fresh air! It was a lovely evening with family. P.S. - they had live music -a guitar player who played a wide variety of beach favorites from the 70s to the 90s! We've loved this vacation to Atlantic Beach and hope to return again soon!

My server, Tanesha, was so friendly and attentive. The restaurant was a former nightclub, so you'll…read morenotice what used to be a dance floor in the middle. Two pounds of snow crab and two sides cost me around $70. The sides (mac and cheese and mashed potatoes) were actually quite good, but the snow crab was a little overcooked and hard to crack open.

Monday the hamburger steak is amazing. Taco Tuesdays. Should I go on? They always have specials and…read moreit's an excellent place for the locals. The prices are perfect.

After being there a few time I have to put a bémol, you have to be patient to get your food, 30 to…read more45 minutes is not unusual. They could do a better job there The service is still great as well as the ambience.