Amazing food and service. Phenomenal fresh fish and rotating food and drink specials. It's a small restaurant so I'd definitely make a reservation! On top of the food being great, the staff are what makes this place really special. They are so friendly, kind, and make you feel like family. read more

I stopped in looking forward to dinner and patiently waited about five minutes for a seat at the bar. While I was waiting, I overheard the bartender say, "These people are standing here looking at me." As a customer waiting to be served, I found that comment unprofessional and unwelcoming. Waiting guests naturally look toward the bartender because they're hoping to be acknowledged and served. That interaction immediately made me feel unwelcome, so I chose to leave rather than stay for dinner. First impressions matter, and unfortunately this one ensured I won't be returning. read more

We stumbled upon this place while at the beach (Thanks Yelp!) and we are so glad we ate here! We arrived and didn't have a reservation, but sitting at the bar was still a nice experience. The place is cozy and unassuming. A great beach vibe. We shared the baked Brie appetizer, with the suggestion of a side of flat bread from our bartender. My husband had the shrimp and grits and I had the pork tenderloin with sweet potato hash cake. Every bite was amazing. It's a little pricey, but everything was great so it was worth it. read more

Amazing food and impeccable service: The Tuna and the Red snapper were fabulous and the bartender was super friendly and helpful.

We went on a BOGO day. We both had the Filet Mignon which was delicious and perfectly cooked. Portions were not huge but certainly adequate. My only negative is the place has no ambiance. Tables are very close together and there is zero sound proofing. This makes for a noisy experience especially when crowded. read more

We returned to a great seafood spot in Atlantic Beach & it's BOGO night! Best to have a reservation & it's a fixed menu on Monday & Tuesday. We started with the hot crab dip served with pita points & it was delicious. For our entrees we ordered the shrimp & scallops over Parmesan cream linguini (scallops were small & sauce a bit bland) & the blackened Cobia, served over Gorgonzola cream sauce & bourbon bacon jam. This was the best!! Meals served quickly & We shared a homemade key lime pie w/oreo crust & raspberry drizzle which was very nice. This is a small place & only downside is lack of space & tables being so close together. Otherwise it's a great meal w/friendly staff. read more

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Wow, European wines by the glass , tuna special. Rare and unbelievably good. Try the key lime Oreo crust pie. You won't be disappointed

We enjoyed Island Grille for our first dinner on our first visit to to Atlantic Beach, and it was a delicious choice! We had filet marsala and red drum, both of which were delicious! Our service was great and they managed a constant flow of patrons well even though it is a smallish restaurant. (Reservations recommended) Our server was excellent! Highly recommend! read more

This is one of our go to places. The food is awesome. Monday and Tuesday it is buy one get one free. Service was good. Ambiance is that this is a small restaurant. It tends to be noisy and I would say reservations are a must. However the food is great. read more

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Went here for Easter Brunch... unusual, food was buffet style yet served behind the bar. some of it was deliciou, but a lot of misses. for example the prime rib lacked seasoning and the creamy horseradish,.lacked horseradish. the deviled eggs were left out and as one knows after awhile the eggs look terrible. based on what was available the $50 per person is overpriced. what really bothered me was the fact they charged 18% gratupity for a buffet! what is really bad is that they never mentioned it, just charge. not acceptable. the stuff flounder was dry and very fishy. We will not go back... read more

My first time here. It was surprisingly awesome. It is very small but a very nice establishment with a great menu with an upscale flair. We were celebrating a Birthday and they added to the special occasion you offering a complimentary Birthday dessert. It was overall a delicious meal and I strongly recommend you stopping by and giving them a try. read more

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We had the best meal we have had in the 13 weeks I have been In Atlantic Beach on a travel nurse contract- on Mondays and Tuesdays they have BOGO from 5-8 where they offer 4 of their entrees to chose from/ my husband and I had the filet mignon with whipped Yukon potatoes and zucchini- the steak came with sun-dried tomatoes, basil and feta on the side and a lovely tomatoe based dip - it was wonderful! We also had desserts- I had the key lime pie and my husband who is gluten intolerant had the flourless chocolate torte- well worth the trip! Reservations recommended on the BOGO nights - the place is quaint with limited seating . read more

Island Grille - Delicious dinner! - American Near Me - Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

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The tuna was amazing!! The server got our order wrong and then asked if it was ok the way it was vs fixing it, but it ended up being good! The crab dip was delicious, the tuna and filet mignon dishes were amazing, the dessert was meh. It's crowded and you can hear people's conversations all around you, but we would go back in a heartbeat for dinner and skip dessert--Mondays and Tuesdays are buy one get one free too! read more

Called restaurant re: need for reservation on a non-busy Wednesday night. Told no need for one. Kitchen closed at 9:00 "so try to get here around 8:45 or so. We'll let you in." Drove 30 minutes to get there. Arrived at 8:47 pm. Told they couldn't take us! Hostess said she said to get there no later than 8:30, which was a lie! Won't go back. read more

The food was excellent! Drinks were great as well. The flourless torte was fantastic! read more

Island Grille - HighFlyer cocktail - American Near Me - Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

Fantastic dinning experience. In fact it was so good we ended up there two nights in a row. Drinks were great, great service & host, and the food was amazing. The first night (Sunday), my wife and I had the special which was the catch of the day. Blackened snapper, zucchini, and Yukon mashed potatoes. On Monday they had BOGO entrees. We both had the blackened flounder (pictured), mashed potatoes, and zucchini. We also shared the scallops as an appetizer which was phenomenal. I would recommend making reservations or get there right when they open if you have a small party. We will definitely be back next time. Great experience, both nights!! read more

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We were not planning to come to Island Grille when spending only one night in Atlantic Beach, but the restaurant was highly recommended by a local so we thought we would give it a shot. We also never order crabcakes outside of Maryland - no matter how good people claim them to be. But, again, a local - and our bartender - raved about them so we ordered the crabcake appetizer. Definitely in the top five crabcakes of all time (yes, I have a list). For our entrees, the IG burger was delicious and the shrimp & scallops over grits was so satisfying. Nice service at the bar and a wonderful experience. read more

Jared was our waiter and he was awesome! Kind, patient, knowledgeable and fun. Our party of 4 ordered from the Monday night BOGO menu and enjoyed filet mignon, flounder and pasta. Outstanding! A specially priced drink menu rounded out our experience. The place is small, and fills up quickly, so reservations are a must. read more

Filet was magnificent and the chocolate torte was the best I've ever had. We went on the BOGO night and had a great time!

Never had a bad meal, until this evening. Every kitchen has an off day... but this surprised us. Oysters Rockefeller had to send back and they were gracious but my husband and I each had one oyster. Tasted funky. Texture was dry and leathery. Flavor off and not sure what happened to the cheese on top. Certainly not the creamy, spinach with Pernod and mild melted gooey cheese that I know as Rockefeller. I ordered the appetizer crab crake which was awesome. The arugula salad was dry, chewy with little to no goat cheese and not worth the effort to chew. My husband's black drum was very small, rare in the middle and dry on the ends. You know things didn't go well when you get a burger to go. The table was tiny, not comfortable and we were both hungry and disappointed. Can't help but wonder if we got the Sunday chef. We will try again but not or next time down. Will head to table 9 instead. read more

We'd found this place on Yelp and are so glad we did! We went around 5:30 on a Monday and they were fully booked for the evening (note: make a reservation) but told us the bar was first come, first serve and they would let us know when two seats became available. We were able to get a standing space at the bar pretty quickly and ordered drinks and an appetizer. They bartender found us two extra seats and had them brought to us, fantastic service! The crab dip was delicious as well as our drinks: the key lime pie martini and a painkiller (recommended by a local)...both were delicious. We did the BOGO special with the shrimp/scallop pasta and blackened grouper - everything was flavorful and fresh. Thank you to the bartender who was kind, hilarious and one of my favorite people I've encountered recently. We are only in town for 5 days but will be recommending this place to everyone. read more

Island Grille - Painkiller - American Near Me - Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

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Island Grill is a small restaurant with great food. We went last Monday when they were having two for one meals. My friend and I had the tuna and the Red Drum specials. Both dishes were expertly prepared and served. The dishes were delicious! Make sure to make a reservation in advance if you want to get a table. read more

Island Grille - Here is the current menu for two for one meals served on Mondays and Tuesdays. You can mix and match any of the four options. - American Near Me - Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

We went on bogo night without a reservation. Got there when it opened so we were placed at the bar. Bartender Lucy was fantastic! Helpful and attentive. Got the slab of bacon for an app. Omg melt in your mouth goodness. We both got filet bogo deal and it did not disappoint at all. Food was great! Drinks were great! Def will go back. read more

Island Grille is a clean,attractive, cozy restaurant with great service and great food. We were a group of 7, and had reservations. We were seated immediately by a friendly staff member. Water came out quickly, and drink orders taken as soon as we were ready. Drinks were good. We shared appetizers of crab dip with pita, and focaccia with whipped ricotta. Yum! All the entrees were excellent, with the crab cakes taking the prize for best in show. Our service was prompt, informative and friendly, but never rushed. It was exactly what a seafood dinner at the beach should be! read more

Fries were incredible. Burger was also great. Nice view of the ocean. Friendly servers with good parking availability.

We really enjoyed this meal and the fact that it was a buy one get one free meal made it even better. We certainly enjoyed our meal so much we plan a meal/dinner off the regular menu. Smart way to bring new people in to try your delcious food and it sold us! Stellar service as well. read more

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Very friendly staff! Food was very good. It is a small space and reservations are a must. The drinks are great and I enjoy dining here when in town! read more

Go to try this place when visiting my mom at the beach for her birthday. It is small in size, but I liked the neon lights outside and inside décor. I felt they used their space well between the bar and dining side. They had a smaller menu with seasonal options, but many items were tempting. I started with the house salad, but also got to try my husband's seasonal salad (spinach, bacon, blue, apple, shaved onion). They were both sizeable and the vegetables were nice and crisp. The table shared the mornay & macaroni 5 cheese blend with roasted tomato, and slab bacon (served with duck chips) as an appetizer. Holy moly this was delicious! SO cheesy. For dinner I got a shrimp and scallop dish with grits, spinach, bacon, parmesan, and some delicious broth. The seafood was cooked perfectly and married well with the other ingredients. Everyone's dishes were plated beautifully, and all sent complements to the chef. This place is more expensive, but a great choice for a special occasion read more

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While the dining room is very small and intimate, the food was delicious and the service was excellent. You must have a reservation and it is a tad pricey, but well worth it. read more

Great food, but both my mother and I got so sick after eating 2 of the Shrimp & Scallop Pasta dish. My sister and her boyfriend ordered 2 of the Stuffed Filet, and they didn't have any issues at all. I also ordered the Grilled Mahi dish with no issues. Only from the Shrimp and Scallop dish. We have been sick for over 2 days now and were not able to go to work. I have been coming here for over 20 years. Never had this problem in my life. I'm not sure if I will ever come back. Spent over $200 dollars to get sick on my Birthday. read more

Service and food were excellent. We went on Monday for the BOGO. We got the crab dip the filet and swordfish and all were amazing. We finished the evening with the chocolate torte and the crème brûlée. Definitely a must at Atlantic Beach. Get a reservation though. read more

Small little gem in Atlantic Beach. We sat at the bar to avoid a 30 minute wait. Our bartender/server Kayla was amazing ....great and friendly service. This place is packed, with more people in line. We started with the lime cilantro chorizo little neck clams and they were fantastic. We ordered from the BOGO and had shrimp and scallop pasta and the cajun yellowfin tuna --- Both were great and flavorful. This is a great place for a casual dinner. read more

Island Grille - American Near Me - Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

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Once again had a fabulous meal. Staff were great and so accommodating! Had Shrimp and Grits, Korean Beef and crab cakes! All wonderful!!!! Go! Reservations definitely a good idea! read more

Every time my wife and I come to Atlantic Beach we date night here. Food is great, the service is great and we love the time together

AMAZING!! Reservations recommend! It's small yet charming and the food was AMAZING! We didn't have reservations but they seated us at the bar (fine by me) and Miss Kayla, the bartender, took excellent care of us! I started with a cocktail, the Cherry Bourbon Sour(excellent) then for dinner I had the Seafood Scampi, Shrimp, Clams, and Scallops with cherry(green, yellow, orange)tomatoes over Angel Hair Pasta which was AMAZING! For dessert, I had the Chocolate Cake with a warm chocolate ganache filling and Champagne whipped cream! It was AMAZING! We will definitely visit Island Grill again next time we take a day trip or weekend to Atlantic Beach. You won't be disappointed! read more

Everyone was super nice and the food came out very quick. The atmosphere is casual but the food is all very good and fancy. I do recommend reservations as the place is pretty small and fills up fast. I do highly recommend it overall. read more

A must do at Atlantic Beach... the staff was friendly and the food was excellent. It's a very small restaurant and a small menu. They do take reservations. The crab cakes are a MUST TRY...lots of lump crab meat and very little filler read more

Island Grille - Salad (it was a special and I forgot the name) it was delicious - American Near Me - Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

The crab cakes here are the best crab cakes I have ever had in my life. I basically eat crab cakes any chance I can get. I struggle to imagine how they could have been better. I've already been dreaming about this dish, and thinking about when I can go back. The crab cakes came with white rice, and cucumber salad. It was all delicious. My dining partner got the local mahi, with mashed potatoes, and zucchini. That was all delicious. We each had a fruity cocktail - mango tango lemonade, and a blueberry gin and tonic. Both were fantastic; the blueberry g&t had real blueberries, and was not too sweet. Refreshing! I also had a split bottle of cava, and that was good, too. This place is small, and diners are tightly packed. I would absolutely go here most nights if I could. The servers were great. I liked the local sea art. read more

Impeccable service, delicious food, good atmosphere. What more can one ask? Small and intimate, so make a reservation. Warm and friendly hosts and diners. We made friends with 2 other tables. Elk meatball appetizer was fantastic. Could have been a meal, it was so filling. The blueberry goat cheese flatbread was a lighter good appetizer. We all had the special swordfish for main c. It was perfectly prepared. Get some chocolate bottom key lime pie to finish off a lovely meal. I will definitely return for more ! read more

Didn't expect a restaurant tucked in the neighborhood. We were pleasantly surprised. One of my favorites!