Casual steakhouse nothing fancy it has good food and good service. Can be pricey depending on the dish you order mainly the steaks

This is one of the highest rated places in the area so we finally gave it a try. I wish I had actually listened to the reviews because it felt like a mix of Denny's and Chili's, and not in a good way. Positives-they take reservations. Always a plus. Taken right to our table and passed the infamous salad bar which looked so pitiful we all passed on that. Kind of a bummer. We were sat in a comfortable booth but everywhere around seemed like it needed a good clean and definitely not the atmosphere of any steak house I've ever been to. We ordered the crab cake and shrimp skewer for appetizers. Both were good. For our meals we ordered a little bit of everything including a rib eye which came out bloody (asked for medium well), pasta, brussels, grilled cheese, chicken tenders and fries. The overall consensus was that it was an epic failure. I would hardly call this a steakhouse, let alone with a famous salad bar. We definitely will not be returning. It's the beach so our expectations are never overly high but wow this was a disappointment! read more

2.5 stars rounded up My experience was very mediocre. Let's start with the positive. Our server was terrific, taking great care of our large group without hovering. The food was very average. Not bad, just not all that good either. I know they were recently closed for upgrades but other than fresh paint, the decor is a bit dated. The chairs are ridiculously uncomfortable, cheap metal chairs better suited for a patio or brewery type situation. I honestly don't think I will go back. read more

Cozy, laid back steak house in a touristy spot! Service was great, thorough and quick. The serving sizes were perfect and really gave you the bang for your buck. Do not sleep on the salad bar - one of the best I've had! The steaks when we visited were undercooked even after sending one back. The sides and salad bar made up for it though. Plenty of parking and tables inside so there wasn't much of a wait. read more

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Excellent steakhouse, food is on point, excellent bourbon bar. Service is excellent, eat in the bar area, service always good. Ambience is nice, but you come for the food, this place has history. read more

Service was unimaginably poor. Though I was refused seating and never had the chance to try the food, the experience was defined by two clueless hostesses and an extremely rude manager. I had called two days in advance and was told by the manager herself that no reservation was necessary since it was after the busy season and I was requesting a 5:30 seating. When I called again to confirm, I was assured once more that it wouldn't be a problem. Upon arriving at 5:20, however, we were immediately asked under what name our reservation was made. Somewhat surprised, I explained the previous conversation and was met with blank stares from the two young hostesses. When the general manager -- the same one I had spoken with on the phone -- came over, she didn't offer to help or even apologize. Instead, she curtly said that as of yesterday all seating was by reservation only, and that I "should have made one." She repeated there was nothing she could do and that I "should have insisted" on a reservation. At that point, I told my party of five we'd dine instead at a wonderful Italian restaurant in Porters Neck -- where, unsurprisingly, we were treated with genuine hospitality. As I left, I couldn't help but ask the GM if she took pride in teaching her staff how easily she lies. read more

This is one of the best restaurants in the area for good comforting food and atmosphere. I love their shrimp skewers and anything on the lunch menu (or dinner for that matter). Can't go wrong!! The service is top notch as well. read more

Really not great. We went for breakfast. My son got steak and eggs. For a steakhouse he got a horrible cut of meat full of gristle. Not good. Mine was better. Great cheese grits. They rant up my bill wrong overcharging me for our order. They did fix it. The noise was quite high and the waitress while nice was very slow. I see no reason to return. But maybe it was just a bad day read more

Steaks are cooked to temp request. I like mine medium-rare. High quality meats are used. Sides are good sized. Salad bar is clean and fresh crisp veggies are used. Our server Tom was great, he was present and available. He was kind and knowledgeable about the menu. This place is a hidden gem tucked in a small strip mall on a beach-island access road. Nested between a beach-wear shop and a putt-putt golf park, what's not to love. And with its large open seating area that fills quickly during beach season with sunburned out of town-ers. Packing in here to feed their carnivorous desires, these patrons are not disappointed! read more

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I ate here with some co workers while we were on a work trip. The staff was super friendly and we were seating immediately even though the restaurant was fairly busy! The service was speedy and our waitress checked in consistently and made sure our drinks were always full. I ordered the nightly special, which was the vodka pasta with shrimp. It was good, however, I was expecting a creamy vodka sauce and it was not creamy. Still good though! read more

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Lovely steakhouse with exceptional service! Great spot for a family dinner, a romantic date, or a friend get together. I got a medium rare 8 oz ribeye that was cooked well with roasted sweet potato (comes with cinnamon whipped cream?) along with a red bell pepper soup with Gouda cheese. The food was solid, priced well, the service was phenomenal, attentive, and very pleasant. We've been around her for a while but this is the first time anyone in our group of 4 has been here. A great, positive experience for everyone! We will definitely be back. read more

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What's not to love about this place? The staff are all friendly, the service never fails, and the food does not disappoint. They always have soup specials and fresh salad bar, which is hard to find in the area. The atmosphere is typical of a restaurant. The bar is great! Aubrey (the bartender) is awesome and always smiling. Go here and try it out. Highly recommend it! read more

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The food is great ! The salad bar has everything you can imagine and the steaks are always cooked to perfection.

Food is decent, but nothing insane. Prices are on the higher end. I ordered their grilled Mahi with the pineapple corn salsa. Mahi was overcooked and fairly dry, and the "pineapple" salsa had one teeny chunk of pineapple within the corn. I will say the sweet potato and the salad bar was delicious. But for $24, the main course itself (the fish) wasn't worth it. read more

It was ok. Had the 8oz. burger with Brussel sprout side. Ordered med. well. Came well done and pretty dry. Topped with overdone bacon. Brussel sprouts were good. Not outstanding. Seated near the bar. Each time barmaid discarded an empty beer bottle into the trash she didn't just drop it. Tossed it down into the container with such force it startled members at the table. Had to ask one of the waitstaff to talk to her. Got better after one last angry bottle disposal. Three people with me ordered steaks. One was very unhappy with hers. Claimed it was tough and fatty. Others had no complaints but, didn't rave about them either. On the upside, our waitress was friendly and very attentive. It got busy while we were there showing its a popular place. I'm not a big steak fan so, unlikely to return. read more

Everyone was friendly nice little fresh salad bar. Steak was very good. We would definitely go back.

Low Tide. I met some friends for brunch. Their recommendation. My go to breakfast choice is eggs Benedict. Unfortunately, they did not offer that as an option, nor did they offer much for brunch items. It seemed as though they had a handful of breakfast choices-eggs, toast, hash browns, but had zero brunch vibe. I had the NC Breakfast and it was sub par. The toast was barely toasted, the eggs were fine, the potatoes were tasteless and unseasoned. The bacon was the best part of my meal. Sorry. read more

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Steak and eggs for breakfast couldn't be better!With one of us needing a gluten-free option, the designated fryer was much appreciated ( rarely does he get to enjoy home fries at restaurants!). Our server took extra care to make sure everything was good. We highly recommend this cute little steakhouse ! read more

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Giving 5 stars but really would call it a 4.5. Food is very good. Not amazing. This isn't a high end steak house, it's a local alternative to Texas Roadhouse. And when compared to that? It's excellent. Steaks were high quality. My Strip was great. Sides were legit. Salad bar is solid. Cocktails were great. Atmosphere is nothing special. Service was outstanding. This is a solid local joint that does exactly what it's supposed to do. Good food, good drinks, good service. Don't expect Ruth's Chris and you will enjoy it. read more

Low Tide had great food and friendly staff! I ordered an 8oz crosscut steak and a baked potato. It was delicious! The steak had great flavor and was cooked just the way I ordered it (medium well). The restaurant was very clean. I left my purse there and the staff were nice enough to collect it and put it in a safe place until I could go back I will definitely be going back! read more

Crab cakes are a must, the remoulade sauce is to die for with the perfect amount of spice. Salad bar is a great side with all the toppings you need and freshly stocked. read more

We came here for lunch and it was my first time here. My husband had been here before. It was kinda busy for a Monday. We sat down right away and the waitress came over pretty quick. We had soda and I started with a cup of the loaded potato soup. It was okay, would I order it again? No. It had a lot of bacon so it over powered it. My husband ordered the Ribeye with baked potato with salad bar. I had their burger and added the salad bar as well. The salad bar was ok. It had about 3/4 different choices of dressings. Romaine lettuce with tomatoes and for toppings they had your typical veggies for salad. I love cucumbers but they didn't look fresh. The burger was perfect and their chips were really good. The husband ate his Ribeye and said it was tasty. The staff was friendly and the place was nice and clean. read more

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Laid-Back Brunch with Seriously Good Eats! If you're looking for a breakfast/brunch spot in Surf City, Low Tide Steak House is an absolute gem! We stopped in for brunch on our way home and were blown away by how delicious everything was. The vibe is laid-back and welcoming, and the staff made us feel right at home from the start. Our server, Cindy, went above and beyond--taking the time to walk us through the menu, explain how certain dishes were prepared, and offer genuine recommendations based on what we were in the mood for. It made such a difference and helped us choose exactly what hit the spot. This is the kind of place you want to tell your friends about but also secretly keep to yourself. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area. read more

Food was 10 out of 10! Christen our server was sweet attentive and friendly.The menu was full of yummy choices . Salad bar was fresh and full. Don't miss this gem read more

The best restaurant in the area - hands down! We went for dinner here twice this week and was amazed by the service. I enjoyed making my own salad at the salad bar (which is very clean, btw), also enjoyed the soup (loaded potato soup and red pepper soup). I highly recommend getting the ribeye with the grilled shrimp skewer, then baked potato (if you love potatoes), mushrooms, and broccoli. The cocktails were fantastic as well. They also have a menu for bourbons and bourbon cocktails which my date extremely appreciated. The prices are reasonable and would rather spend my money here than other places in the area. read more

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Food delicious/ hostesses do not seem to know what's going on. Somehow sitting in front of the hostess stand we were "forgotten." Looks like too many hanging out at hostess stand and that might be a problem. read more

Nice low key dining experience. We started with a crab cake appetizer. It was good, decent size and we split it. Steaks and a salad bar, perfect! Although my husband's ribeye was mostly fatty and char burnt, that was not a good experience for him, I had the 6 oz filet and it was delicious! It was cooked medium and so tender. The salad bar was full of great options. We both also had the ashes potatoes and gravy. The service was good. Overall it was a good experience. read more

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Service was friendly. Food was decent, but nothing I'd particularly write home about. Prices were kinda high for what you got. I ordered their mahi sandwich which came with chips. Figured for the $15 it'd at least be like fresh made chips or something...was more like a $0.50 pack of Ruffles tossed beside the sandwich. Fish itself was cooked well and seasoned nicely, but the sandwich was just missing... something to go with it. If this wasn't located in a beach town, the food would pass well, but for what it is, and where it is, and what it cost...it was just a bit underwhelming. read more

My friend was really craving a steak so we stopped by here on a Friday evening! We were able to join the waitlist online while we were on our way which was very convenient. So when we arrived we were seated right away! The inside is pretty big with many seating options and we were able to find a parking spot pretty easily. The inside was nice. Our waitress was great! Very attentive and nice and we always had full water glasses! They had lots of options and daily specials. Everything sounded good but I ordered the ahi tuna. It came with a trip to the salad bar and a side and some texas toast that was very underwhelming (kinda just toasted white bread). The salad bar was VERY fun though. It had lots of toppings! I especially liked the goldfish! Very different but delicious! I was a little sad that not all the salad dressings were labeled. The ahi tuna was very good and cooked well. I was very full and had leftovers to take home which was nice! Prices were pretty fair for ~$25 for the tuna plus tax and tip. Overall a really nice dining experience! read more

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AWFUL! The blonde curly haired girl at the front should not be at the front host stand. She told us a 1 hour wait and we had to be there within 10 minutes. She texted at 6:21 saying to head that way. I got there at 6:25 trying to speak to her, at 6:29 she finally listened to me just to tell me they gave my table away because I didn't "speak up". She advised I could get back on the list. I had all my kids with me and wasn't going to wait another hour. 10 out of 10 don't recommend unless you want to deal with careless people that are RUDE read more

Their food is amazing and so is the staff advisers. They are always giving back. They have the best salad bar brunch and you can make your own mimosa. read more

Went here for lunch with a party of 16 and it was delicious! The pick two option for lunch with a baked potato and trip to the salad bar was delicious and affordable! Not one complaint from the whole table as everything was hot, fresh, and delicious! We all agree we cannot wait to come back! read more

service was absolutely amazing and food was to die for. I got the Bacon burger and it was so delicious and well made. The restaurant was clean and temperatures were amazing. but, the one thing that stood out to me was when my grandma dropped one Fry... Our server brought her a whole plate full of fries. FOR FREE! I wish I knew our servers name. she was amazin. read more

Party of seven, we went last night during the height of tourist season. The place was slammed and the management did a great job of managing the crowd. We were seated before we thought we would be, had exceptional service and food. The best time to judge a restaurant is when they are overwhelmed and low tide came through with flying colors. read more

Great food , nice atmosphere, friendly staff excellent steak and burgers and the best salad bar.

The salad bar is Fantastic So are the steaks, The wife says Best Burger She has ever had Service is excellent read more

This was our first visit to Low Tide. The salad bar was very good, clean and fresh. Steaks were cooked perfectly and not overly seasoned or salty. Service was excellent and the manager stayed on the floor helping the staff and monitoring the dining area. read more

Good steaks, also love the Mahi! The salad bar is excellent. If we are going out for dinner, we often go here because we can count on the food being good. The service is always excellent also. Ambiance is low lighting and not too loud usually. read more

Excellent Service superior Ambiance just a normal busy. Very nice place would go again. Very professional. Super sweet servers and attentive staff. read more

When we travel we prefer to eat at local Mom and Pop places rather than chain restaurants. I always use Yelp to search. As we were walking in a couple coming out had high praise. Our server was very knowledgeable, she has been there since she was 14, she is 18 now, in college in Wilmington but still works weekends when she can fit it into her schedule. The salad bar is awesome, the steak was soft, tender and cooked to perfection. Our potatoes were delicious. We will definitely be going back and telling everyone we meet to give them a try. We could tell the locals eat there, that is always a good sign too.... read more