Small place, large experience. Sandwiches, beer and wines, fast and friendly, some outdoor seating.read more

Stopped by Midway Grille to pick up a to go order while in the area visiting friends. Located in…read morethe Lowe's Food shopping center, it is easy to find and has dedicated parking spaces out front. The have a nice variety list of menu items from Apps, Soups, Salads, Sandwiches Burgers, Entrees, Kids menu and a selection of coke products, beer & wine. Service was friendly and the restaurant was clean and inviting. I had the grilled meatloaf sandwich with sweet potato fries and a cup of soup of the day. The meatloaf sandwich was fantastic and the soup was hot and tasty, Definitely a place to stop by on future visits to the area.

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!!

Breakfast was very good, service was quick and the ambiance was like stepping back in time no clitz…read morebut nice.

We found this on accident last year coming back from the beach and have returned twice since then…read more Open seating area and you can see the kitchen area. Definitely where the locals go to drink coffee, have breakfast and shoot the shit. Waitresses have always been attentive and nice, the food is average diner experience, with no surprises. I liked that the menu is small without an overwhelming selection. We will be going again whenever we visit this area

After waiting over an hour at another local seafood restaurant only to leave following a rude…read moreinteraction with the owner/manager, our crew of 19 found ourselves unexpectedly looking for dinner at 8:15 p.m.--just 15 minutes before closing. I don't know many restaurants that would happily take a call saying, "Our night just went sideways and we have 19 people to feed." Honestly, I probably would have been a little annoyed myself. But from the moment we arrived at Mermaids Island Grill, we were met with nothing but kindness and hospitality. The young ladies taking our order were friendly and welcoming, the bartenders kept the drinks flowing, and the servers delivered piping hot food with smiles on their faces. Every single person in our group loved their meal. With 19 people ordering from all over the menu--calamari, fried pickles, crab legs, grouper, fried shrimp, hushpuppies, and more--that's no small feat. What stood out most wasn't just the food (which was excellent), but the service. We were never rushed, despite arriving so close to closing, and the staff continued chatting and smiling with us as we left. Mermaids Island Grill completely turned our evening around. 10/10 for both the food and the hospitality. We'll definitely be back.

Let's start 1 New England chowder 6 out of 10…read more Could have had a little bit more meat in it 2 Grouper bites 10 out of 10 Just perfect in every way 3 popcorn shrimp in firecracker sauce 10 out of 10 Fried just right and the right amount of sauce 4 cheeseburger 7 out of 10 Just a med burger but the fries 9 out of 10 Oysters Rockefeller 0 out of 10 They went bad look so good but from the moment they were put on the table we smelled like I took one for the team but had to spit it out right away they did refund me and were very apologetic, I know it's off season and the season is not as fresh as it can be but as a cook you should be able to tell when something is not right but either way we did enjoy everything else

I came in first thing of the morning after working night shift and was greeted by a very friendly…read morewoman who talked to me majority of the time I was there, always checking to see if I needed anything. Got a steak soon as they opened and it was delicious! Loved the fries also. Nice place here in Shallotte. Will visit again!

Food was out quick and I really loved the sugar and cinnamon sprinkled on the sweet potato fries!read more

Wife and I had a quick trip to Southport. Chose Loco Jo's for our dining experience. It's a nice…read moreplace on the Main Street with its own parking area in a strip mall. Outdoor seating is available. Small tables inside and bar seating that was full. It seems the bar is a big hit. After reviewing the liquor menu, I see why. Some really good ones available. We were seated near the entrance at a small table. The server brought us water and took our orders after a few minutes. We ordered beef dumplings as an appetizer and we both ordered blackened ahi tuna tacos medium rare. The tacos come with chips and salsa. Our appetizer arrived fairly quickly and was great. As we were finishing our appetizer, our tacos arrived. From first glance they looked really good. Then everything kind fell after that. The flour taco shells were cold and looked store bought. The cheese was also similar to the store bought shredded Mexican blend. The sauce tasted like mayonnaise and ketchup mixed together. They use way too much purple cabbage with a nice portion of ahi tuna. The taste was ok. The cold shell and cheese kind of stole the flavor from the tuna. The salsa provided had a strange smoky almost chipotle flavor. I think. It left a strange aftertaste. We wanted to give this place a try. Not sure we'll be back. Our server was good. She was attentive and smiled. We still have her a cash tip that was pretty good. The restaurant has a great vibe and has a lot of regular customers, as evidenced by everyone greeting each other as they entered. Overall, I think three stars is fair. I recommend giving it a try, but not for tacos.

I finally got to eat at Loco Jo's. Three of us had lunch here five days ago…read more It's a small place with several tables and a bar. It's pretty small, so I don't suggest going with a large group of friends. Our waitress, Allison, was friendly and attentive. There's lots to choose from on the menu, including lunch specials. But I ended up ordering the buddha bowl, which had grilled pork. I asked for the Thai peanut dressing on the side. I never know how drenched a dish could be with the dressing. The bowl included rice noodles, cucumbers, other veggies. It also had sliced jalapeno peppers, which added a little kick, but still mild. One friend ordered the dumplings and a Caesar salad, while my other friend ordered the lemongrass curry with chickpeas. She wished she had it with chicken. Everything was delicious and flavorful, although the sliced cucumbers could have been seasoned or pickled. I brought home my leftovers, which I had for dinner. There was plenty of grilled pork, but unfortunately, four pieces were just fat and gristle . The chef needs to trim the pork properly and keep the chunks of fat/gristle out of the dish. That was disappointing. There are other items on the menu I would like to try. Overall, a very good lunch.

We sat at the bar for dinner. Chelsea our bartender/server is outstanding…read more Dave, the chef, is a talent to behold. His preparation of Veal Parm is some of the best I've had all across the country!

Food was good. Had reservations they were one hour later than call time seating then the table was…read morein the bar area and not dining the room. Gave some explanation that they were super busy not valid excuse when we had 4 days in advance reservations. Just poor management.

Went there today. The review is much the same as the one from last year. I had eggs over easy…read more(cooked to perfection), sausage, bacon and avocado. The staff were very attentive and pleasant. I have to say that, unlike the first review, the coffee was meh, at best. But then I'm really picky about my coffee. :)

Good service. French toast was okay…read more Waffle was overdone and very dry. Overall not real clean -- table was sticky. Would not go again given the other options in the area. Leaning to 2 stars but went with 3