Tourist trap Went in to by fresh fish and get some bait for…read moremy crab pot...no prices posted..and they charged me $10 for fish guts that was on its way to the garbage! When I called ahead they said they had grouper fish heads that I could have, but when I arrived, I was informed that those heads are for "their" crab pots, but I could have the left over guts..nice!? For. $10 ... wow Never going back

Minimal display and options. Try cap'n Willis seafood market in Emerald Isle instead. They even…read morehave stuff for sushi and panko

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.

Long lines but food is our favorite! When we were there in town, we went 3 times in a row!!!read more

Great food, we got the dry rubbed wings and cheese curds…read more Had the homemade cookie ice cream sandwich it was amazing. Service was good, you wait in line order your food and go pick a spot to sit down. When food is ready server will bring it out to you. Picnic neck tables under the trees and side of building. Dog friendly is always a plus. Need to get there early if you are eating supper, lines starts backing up around 5:00-5:15. We always try to eat around 4:00pm when we are at our place on the Crystal Coast.

This is the kind of place that serves a seafood boil right! With a party of 17 we had no problem…read morefinding seating outside by the dock, which added to the experience. The service was fast and friendly. Just take a look at my pics and your mouth will begin to water. And you must get the hush puppies and bang bang shrimp as an appetizer. We will be back!

Ranch is buss as well as buffalo chicken tenders but f the service can't get anywhere with em and…read morethey don't even take ur order 10/10 do not recommend

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

A MUST for great food and service. Today was out first-time visiting Boro. We were doing some…read moretraining with our dog, Vinny and wanted to see how his first experience would be. The host and other employees quickly took to paying him LOTS of loving attention. They provided water and ice for him. They even have a dog menu - he loved the grilled chicken. The clam chowder was better than any I ever had in New England - definitely will have another serving. Hannah doubled check to ensure I had no specific dietary requirements after I made a request for no back on top. I ordered the beet salad - it was a perfect serving for lunch - it came with mixed greens instead of arugula, but that was not a big deal for me. My spouse ordered the flounder with a side of asparagus and coleslaw - all good portions. The batter on the flounder was light, which was appreciated. Service by Hannah was TOP NOTCH, very attentive to us and our furbaby. Checked on us several times, answered all of our questions about the food, shared the specials and also inquired if I wanted tea to go. It's the little details of customer service that makes a HUGE difference for us. Thanks Hannah for the EXCELLENT service - we will be back!

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!

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!

The scallops my wife had were the biggest I've ever seen or tasted. They were cooked perfectly and…read morethat is no easy feat, they can be overcooked in less than 30 seconds, I know! I had the fried combo platter, delicious! Now this is not an upscale restaurant, but it's not meant to be. It has a new owner within the past year and it has improved. It's always been good, now it's just much better. And don't forget the salted rimmed Margarita. Our waiter, Owen seemed right at home talking with customers, regulars, behind the bar or serving food. You all would do well to keep him.

I'm glad others have had a good experience. The bartender and vibe were the only good parts about…read moreour visit. The glass lights above the bar are really pretty and the decor fits. Drinks were delicious, I reccomend the blueberry margarita. The beers are crispy cold. However, the food sucked. I'm one who will rave and will complement anything I possibly can- even in negative situations. When you sit in the bar, the first of three booths holds serving equipment and an employee texting and chatting with another. Okay, no worries. We ordered a Mike's spicy chicken sandwich and an order of the snapperz shrimp appetizer. My husband loves all chicken sandwiches. Even the bad ones. But even he said, this is the worst he's had. The jalapeños weren't dried, causing the bun to be soggy. He said the patty was clearly frozen and the cheese, while ample, made the sandwich extra sloppy. The fries, extra crispy, were the stand out of his meal. My shrimp... were not cleaned, over cooked, AND ROTTEN. People, you know that sour fishy smell anywhere if you eat enough seafood. No thank you. She didn't introduce herself, but what I assume to be the manager did apologize right before taking a speakerphone conversation with a family member. We are not interested in returning.

This was a delightful surprise! The restaurant is huge. I think I counted three bars. They do a lot…read moreof business but our service was fantastic. Loved the vibe. Casual with amazing food and drinks. We ordered the Shrimp Nachos. OMG, the platter was piled high with crunchy homemade tortilla chips layered with actual real cheese (not cheap "cheese sauce") lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeños, banana peppers, avocado, and a generous amount of shrimp. If you see a chip with a bubble-those were my favorite. So delicious and could have been a meal for both of us to split. We also got The Gaff and it was absolutely delicious. The French fries are house cut and they were fantastic. Our drinks were great. Our server was attentive despite it being really busy. We will go back again this week while we're here.

We visit this restaurant in two days in a row. My wife and I shared the grilled fish platter, which…read morewas absolutely outstanding. The tuna tips we enjoyed for an appetizer and we're done to perfection. Our waitress was a young lady that was celebrating her birthday the next day at the age of 22. I forget her name, but she was very pleasant and hard-working to make sure that we were taken care of.