Beachin' with Spousal Unit, Kiddies, and Grandkiddies: the whole fam. Yay! Ten souls in total so hard to find a restaurant that could handle us (and the picky food restrictions of GKs). Ended up making very early dinner reservation (tourist!) at Oak & Palm. Excellent choice! Ambiance was great (including some prints on the wall from an artist that DaughterPoo has hanging in her home). People were incredibly friendly and obviously well trained. First impression: excellent... ...and the rest of the meal did not disappoint. The GKs devoured hushpuppies that were soft and airy, not dense corn balls. The menu had choices for everyone, and with our family, that's saying a lot. I had pan-seared Chilean Sea Bass served on a bed of Parmesan risotto. Spousal Unit had crab stuffed salmon. Beavis had short ribs, and his SU had miso-glazed sea bass. DaughterPoo got the Calabash fried shrimp platter. And the kids ordered, well, kid stuff. With one minor exception (undercooked rice served with short ribs) everything was perfectly cooked, well seasoned, and tasty. Portion sizes were perfectly cooked because... ...no beach dinner is complete without dessert. We enjoyed a variety of cakes and frozen pies, with enough left over for snacking at home. Really, really good! And the undercooked rice? Beavis noted it to our server, who promptly brought over a manager, who immediately sent out a monstrous hunk of airy coconut cake as a "sorry". Uneccessary, but a great customer service touch. The entire meal was excellent and affordable, with prices below what I would expect at home. And they had Pappy Van Winkle 12 behind the bar - yowza! So: 5 stars, and we will definitely return on our next visit. read more

I've enjoyed several visits to Oak and Palm over the past 6 months. Tonight our table had Cajun Chicken Alfredo, Carolina Crab Cake, and house salad. My friend ordered the Cajun Chicken Alfredo was moist and delicious with the right amount of spice (not overly so). The portion was generous. I ordered the Crab cake and house salad as a meal. It was very good, although I felt the portion of aioli was too large relative to the size of the crab cake.. The house salad was good but had more carrots and cucumbers than lettuce. That was OK with me but others might not appreciate it. Service was good. The hostess was very friendly and personable and I wish I'd gotten her name. The waiter knew the menu and provided solid answers when asked questions about menu items. It was a perfect evening for dining on the patio and if that strikes your fancy, be sure to make a reservation during the summer months. It's definitely prime real estate during the busy season. read more

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Bar atmosphere is great - nice view! Coconut shrimp large and tasty. Bar service excellent- good mixed drink s! read more

Waterway views, great food and phenomenal service. Oak and Palm covers all 3! Visited on a busy Saturday evening and we were greeted and seated immediately. Our server had great menu knowledge and his recommendations were spot on. The salmon jambalaya was packed with flavor and the portion was veryyyy generous. This will be a spot i visit again when in the area. read more

Oak & Palm - Salmon Jambalaya - Salad Near Me - Sunset Beach, North Carolina

The Salmon was awesome, great service, and great location. I highly recommend Oak & Palm.

Great visit today. Went for lunch and sat outside. Views were amazing, service was great and attentive. Started w the calamari and it was good, it had asparagus and peppers were a nice touch. Sauce / aoili with or was good too. We both had the bao buns my friend said she would want the tuna next time to go w the Asian flavors - I absolutely loved it and wouldn't change a thing. We went inside after to escape the heat and each had a Hugo spritz which the bartender didn't bat an eye at and made delicious and fast. Great place for food, drinks or views read more

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We came in for our Anniversary they gave us a beautiful seat in the corner with great views if the water. Then the food was amazing I ordered a passion hibiscus margarita which was amazing and not overly sweet and it complimented my Korean Short rib over coconut rice amazingly. My wife ordered the Oak chop a huge pork chop with marsala sauce over potatoes. Everything was amazing food service and view. Will definitely be returning next year when we are down again. read more

Oak & Palm - Short Rib over Coconut rice and Oak Chop - Salad Near Me - Sunset Beach, North Carolina

My wife and I enjoyed a great brunch and enjoyed a great, attentive personality in our waitress Erica. We recommend!

Sunset Beach needed this restaurant - and it was worth the wait! Although it was the "off-season" and they got off to a late start to opening day - I think this is a GREAT way for them to ease into the business before the busy season! The decor is beautiful as are the views. There are two bars: one upstairs facing away from the water and the main level facing the bridge. It is an absolute amazing view - whether you're dining at the bar, main floor, outside patio, or upstairs on the second deck. Since I was by myself, I started with the hush puppies. The old twin Lakes was known for these and they did not disappoint. I don't know if it's the same recipe but the cinnamon butter was absolutely amazing. Definitely enough hush puppies for the table. My dirty martinis were made perfectly by the bartender who was very attentive. I ordered the Pork Belly Scallops, and it was an amazing combination. The corn purée and the hash was not something I would've chosen as a side... But it definitely complimented the dish. This is a great restaurant and is wonderful for a date night or special night out. The owner/manager made her way around to each table, which I thought was a nice touch. I don't know that this would be the best place for kids, but they did have a kid selection. I hope nothing more than to see them succeed. We will be back the day after Thanksgiving- reservations made! read more

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My lobster bisque didn't have a piece of lobster in it and was bland. and my tuna looked great but had no flavor. My husband said his sea bass was good. I was disappointed for sure. read more

Oak & Palm - Sesame tuna - Salad Near Me - Sunset Beach, North Carolina

Inventive menu lacked execution. Service was good and we accommodated with a reservation when they were full. That was very nice. read more

Oak & Palm - Good concept slightly over cooked - Salad Near Me - Sunset Beach, North Carolina

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Beautiful restaurant with wonderful marsh views especially from the back seating area of restaurant. It's a relaxed atmosphere, bright and airy with large windows, wood tables, a few booths and a lovely well covered patio area. They have two really nice bars, one downstairs and another beautiful bar upstairs. Our server Daniele, who happens to be the pastry chef at one of their sister restaurants, was such a pleasure! Even if the food hadn't been as great as it was, she would have made up for it with her winning smile and personality as well as her attentive service! Now for the food! It was wonderful. The fresh delicious sea bass was prepared perfectly; moist! All the sides sounded amazing! We loved the rice that came with the entree as well as the parm risotto we just had to try! The apple arugula salad was also special with well paired ingredients and a wonderful light dressing. But for me, the topper of this lovely experience was Daniele's phenomenal coconut cake with a light fluffy whip cream frosting and toasted coconut! It is simply amazing and I was on cloud 9 eating it!! All in all, the atmosphere, food and service made our dining experience heavenly! read more

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Everything was wonderful! Service was excellent! They anticipated our needs before we could ask. Big smiles! For lunch, their small plates were perfect to share. We had the Korean BBQ ribs, Cajun Clam Chowder and a small house salad. All were tasty; no complaints! We sat outdoors by the riverfront. Perfect! We enjoyed the breeze as we had our lunch and chilled. We highly recommend you trying them out. read more

Hard pass, from seating, to staff, to horrific food. Tables are small, and we are not large people, acoustics make it hard to hear. Horrible experience, to many choices in the area, will not be back, all 6 of us- read more

We had the coconut shrimp and hush puppies for appetizers. Then I had salmon, which came with rice and asparagus. My husband had scallops with risotto. Everything we had was perfectly seasoned. It was delicious. We sat outside and had a nice view of the inlet, but the inside of Oak and Palm looked nice, too. Our server, TJ, was friendly and professional- great service. We plan on going back! read more

We had a delicious dinner. My husband had chowder and jambalaya which was delicious. I enjoyed a dish of Chilean sea bass with coconut rice that was superb. My absolute favorite. Nice view of Sunset Beach intercoastal. The waitstaff was exceptional and the manager came over to check on us during our meal. Definitely going back. read more

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We had tried Oak & Palm one year ago when they first opened, High hopes as it's close to where we live. I did not give it a good review. They had just opened. We stayed away for a year. Refresh to this year. WOW. Fantastic. They really have found their groove..soooo happy for the restaurant team. Swordfish was cooked spot on..service was top notch. This is our new FAV..CONGRATS OAK & PALM.. read more

Great experience from start to finish. Great staff, unforgettable food. View is amazing! Highly recommend to anyone in the area. I had the Korean short ribs and my friend had the miso sea bass- both were delicious. For drinks we had a spicy orange margarita and a prickly pear mojito. Top notch, glad you're in the neighborhood read more

Food was excellent, fried seafood platter, small Caesar salad enough for two and a clam chowder you'd find in New England. Our waitress was attentive and we enjoyed their outdoor seating. read more

Been twice to Oak &Palm. Was disappointed both times. First visit I got a scallop dish that the "sauce" was the most bitter I had ever tasted. It was supposed to be mango but was more bitter than lemon if that's possible . The manager volunteered to give me another dish as take away . That was very nice . The 2nd visit I ordered a cup of clam chowder. It was totally overpriced for the amount served . read more

Cirara was the absolute best server we could have wished for. The food and setting were wonderful. Cieara made the experience of TWO birthday celebrations feel very special. The entire staff were friendly and accommodating. We will be back! read more

Bartenders are great, servers are friendly and food is fantastic! Everyone loved their fish and filet. read more

Oak & Palm - View from upstairs - Salad Near Me - Sunset Beach, North Carolina

Wow! From the views to the food to the service- this place was on point and can't wait to go back.

Nice casual restaurant,good service, fair pricing and good food. It's nice to sit outside and enjoy the intracoastal.

Absolutely perfect location, food and bev even better! The service was fabulous, our server Laura was very attentive and friendly. The drink menu is fresh and exciting (try the añejo old fashioned and thank me later) and there's a wide selection of wines as well. The sesame tuna was delicious and I will dream of it until I return next year! Many cheers!! read more

The food was delicious!! The drinks were wonderful and our server (also the bartender was lovely! All in all a great seaside experience, in or outside. read more

The folks at Oak and Palm made our night so special for a birthday celebration! They had little additions such as a candle and birthday decorations for the table. The service was excellent and the food was awesome! read more

Oak & Palm - Birthday ice cream cake! - Salad Near Me - Sunset Beach, North Carolina

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First of all, the ambiance and views were incredible! We walked in and couldn't believe the transformation of this restaurant from its previous "look". Reese was our server and he was confident, engaging and knowledgeable. He recommended food suggestions and he wasn't wrong! The food was outstanding! We were pleasantly impressed! I had the Chilean Sea Bass and it did not disappoint! Other people at the table ordered the shrimp grits which was so flavorful-smoky and creamy and perfectly cooked! I highly recommend this restaurant. Also 2 beautiful bars with outstanding views! Can't wait to go back! read more

Arrived close to closing. Friendly service from the front door to the table. Food & cocktail were great. I ordered the seared sea scallops but switched the sweet corn risotto for the parmsean risotto. I didn't want a sweet meal. But with the extra salt in the potato hash, I understood why the sweet corn risotto. Biscuit was amazing. Nice, light color palette. Thought it was small until I learned there was a second floor. There is nice patio seating the looks out to the waterway & Bridge. Would definitely go again. read more

Oak & Palm - Painkiller - Salad Near Me - Sunset Beach, North Carolina

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Great experience here! Our waiter Skyla was so nice and recommended the best food for our tastes! She was also personable and helpful! The food portions were great we got plenty of food! The manager came to check on things and was also so friendly! Great atmosphere and great food! And great staff! read more

Oak & Palm - Salad Near Me - Sunset Beach, North Carolina

What a great place! The atmosphere was relaxed but upscale and we had a nice view of the intercostal. Food was amazing! I wanted my fish cooked just a tad more and they were so gracious, and brought me out a new plate in about five minutes. The manage checked on us twice and Katie, our waitress was fabulous. A wonderful experience, will definitely be back on our next trip to Sunset Beach. read more

Oak & Palm - Blackened mahi, with corn risotto, asparagus, and pineapple salsa. Yum! - Salad Near Me - Sunset Beach, North Carolina

We went in February. The food was good but not great. Still, it was the off season so they probably weren't giving us their A game. We'll be back in May and will give it a second chance. The place has potential. read more

Service was great. Food was good. Drinks were great. View was beautiful. Definitely a good place to go in Ocean Isle or Sunset Beach for a nice dinner. read more

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Oak and Palm, and I'm still raving about the experience. The views of the intercoastal waterway were simply stunning, with boats coming and going as the sunset. The staff were attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to make us feel like we were being treated exceptionally well. The food was fabulous, with highlights including the oysters, chef's specialty, and my husband's steak. The wine was delicious, and the complementary hush puppies with cinnamon and honey butter were a delightful surprise. What truly sets Oak and Palm apart is its convenient location right outside of our neighborhood. The price was fantastic, especially considering the high quality of the food and service. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor dining areas, with multiple bars and plenty of seating with great views of the water. We're already looking forward to going back and becoming regulars. Highly recommend Oak and Palm to anyone looking for a great dining experience with a beautiful view. read more

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We dined here on Monday night and discovered it was $7 margarita night, so we took full advantage of that by ordering the Spicy Seville Margaritas and they were fantastic! We shared a calamri appetizer that was the best we ever had. This was followed by a wonderful apple side salad, then to the entrees..He had Blankened grouper over grits and I had the Atlantic Salmon over coconut rice with a shared side vegetable of roasted brussel sprouts with sweet chili sauce. Both were delicious! For dessert we shared the unstructured S'mores and it was absolutely devine. Service was outstanding and this is now our favorite go to restaurant at the beach. We will be trying more of the menu items! read more

Oak & Palm - My Atlantic Salmon over rice. - Salad Near Me - Sunset Beach, North Carolina

The food was amazing - I recommend the seared scallops! Nice ambiance, friendly and fast service.

My husband and I went out to celebrate his 70th birthday. I really, really wanted to like this restaurant. The view was beautiful, the wait staff was very good. My dinner arrived and the scallops were cooked to perfection, but the risotto beneath the scallops was cold, not even warm, ice cold! There was no garnish on the plate and it looked very bland. My husband had the pork chops, which tasted good, but were severely over salted. Also, there was no garnish on his plate. For the price we paid, I would think the chef would have a little more finesse? Also, during our meal, a woman came up to our table and asked how our meal was and had we ever been there before. I'm assuming she was the manager/owner, but who knows?? She did not introduce herself!! I appreciate checking on your patrons, but at least let them know who you are first! read more

Our waitress,Addy, was delightful, attentive and efficient. Cocktails, appetizers and salads are all very good. Try an espresso martini and the apple arugula salad for a delicious lunch! The manager, Daniel, will make sure that everything is to your liking. O&P is our new favorite restaurant. read more

Service was outstanding from hostess to server. TJ took very good care of us and helped us with making selections. Food and wine were delicious! We will come back to sit outside to enjoy a sunset!! read more

Okay WOW! What a great surprise! Dinner was excellent on every level. I had the scallops which were rich and flavorful and my friend the salmon (she let me taste) melt in your mouth delicious. The wine recommends by our ridiculously handsome and polite server were spot on. Beautifully laid out space with upstairs. & downstairs outdoor patios with water views. They do like reservations so make sure to book. We went before 5 and the place was busy. read more