Very, very disappointed. We ordered wings. They were warm on the outside but completely raw on the inside. After eating a few we sent them back. They didn't give us a new order, they only recooked the ones that we didn't eat and put some additional sauce on them, now overcooked. I had the Cajun chicken past, which was more like some sort of Mac and Cheese. Just buried in a thick cheese sauce with some Sort of cubed chicken. It tasted like a microwaved mess. My wife had something similar with shrimp. We could only eat a few bites before giving u. Just terrible. read more

Our server was attentive and very friendly as well as the other server who joked around with us even though we weren't sitting at her table. Enjoyed the food also. My husband said his tuna steak was cooked perfectly and my steak was also. read more

We stopped in for an after-dinner drink and sat at the bar. The bartender named Maci, was the worst! She got us our drinks after quite a while of waiting and never came over to ask if we would like a second. To get her attention, I waved my Keno paper, as I had hoped to play, but still she ignored us. I don't recommend this bar for good service at all. read more

This is an addition to a previous review from a year or so ago. I now live in the area, and have found that the service and food is just as good as when I was in AB as a visitor. It is winter-time yet the food is still top notch and the service outstanding. My mother loves the Three-C chowder which is chunky, creamy, and chock full of seafood (I had to get in my 3-Cs!). The shrimp dinner has an ample portion of shrimp and the sides are a nice addition. Burgers are cooked as you ask, and tater tots make it an awesome meal. The wait staff in here are incredibly friendly, efficient, and personable. I still highly recommend On the Rocks as the food is delicious and reasonably priced, and the service is impecable. These ladies are awesome! For a great place to eat during the winter as well as the busy season, I will continue to go to On the Rocks. read more

There are not a lot of options in the area which is the only reason I can imagine this place has higher reviews. We visited on a Sunday evening and when you walk in it is VERY dark. There is tint on the windows and the lights are low. We ordered a drink which was good but supposed to be prepared frozen and was instead served on ice. The crab dip appetizer was mostly cream cheese and the pita points weren't toasted, they were warmed. So you couldn't "dip" anything. We had to pay 2.95 additional for each "premium side" which we did for a loaded baked potato and side salad. The salad was tiny- about half a cup of wilted greens, 2 cherry tomatoes, 3 cucumber slices, a pinch of shredded cheese, and a few onion slices with far too many croutons. I sent the first one back and the second one came out with a different type of cheese than the first- still just as tiny. The baked potato was over cooked and cold- so the butter didn't melt. The lemon snapper was tough and couldn't be cut into with a fork while the sauce was bland and lacking in both lemon and seasoning. The flounder po boy was huge and we had high hopes for it but it was so greasy we could only get a few bites in. Fries were also greasy and cold. The service was pretty slow but they did look understaffed. Our server was polite, kind, and did check in with us. We let her know about all the issues we had and sent back full plates. I come from restaurant management and expected to see something taken off the bill since it was sent back, not eaten, and communicated. Or at least a visit from the manager. But no- $100 bill for terrible uneaten food. We'll not be returning. read more

Old school charm and locked on seafood and prime rib. Server was very attentive and obviously had the experience and energy to get the job done with grace. $$ read more

Bartender, lose the face piercing. Otherwise, decent service but about what one would expect from such judgment. Planned to have a couple drinks at the bar with dinner. Drinks were ok and shrimp were great. There were a few guys spread across the bar for some reason who obviously work together. Not bad guys, just loud and obnoxious after drinking and being catered to by bartender. Shrimp were great but the place is awkward. Strange layout. read more

Second time back in as many weeks. Easy to come in and eat solo at the bar. Nice selection of wines by the glass, including one I've been meaning to try. Only a handful of people in just before closing time on a weekday so service was fine. read more

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Not sure how this place stays in business. It is poorly run. Don't waste your time. No reservations. No seating. Empty tables not cleaned. Told 20-25 minutes .... after waiting over an hour just left. Hostess is rude. Staff is slow. Not inviting or friendly. Clearly based on the reply it must be our miss. Visited a different "local" place and it was excellent - even got a text when our table was ready instead of no name, no number and blanket 30 mins wait to never be seen again. Wish I could rate the food here but never made it that far. Note--this rating is based on service not food. read more

The Bar is great and has a great vibe with good service. Prime Rib is my goto on Fridays. I can get another meal out of it. Which equals value. The rest of menu is good as well. read more

We ventured out looking for seafood around 6:30pm. We went to many other popular spots and ran into long lines and wait times. We headed back towards Atlantic Beach thinking we would have to go over the bridge but decided to try this place. I'm glad we did! Fresh food, no wait and laid back atmosphere . Give it a try for good seafood! read more

I'd give MY food a solid four stars, but others in my party weren't as lucky. Burgers were drastically undercooked. As a person who cooks on grills and griddles often, I know there's a huge difference in cook time between a medium burger and a rare burger, and these were rare. They chose not to send the food back, which may or may not have been the right choice. Rare meat was the the least of my issues (mainly because I didn't order a burger). The men's restrooms were severely neglected. We got there 20 minutes after opening, which is when you'd think the entire place would be the cleanest, yet not so much). I was smacked in the face with a very pungent p!ss smell as soon as I entered, and it got worse from there. Urinals and sinks were filthy in every way. The garbage can was overflowing and spilling onto the floor, the paper towel dispenser was hanging wide open with a fresh roll sitting on top (and not even loaded into the dispenser), and there was no soap in either of the two soap dispensers. Simply based on the cleanliness of the restroom, I really want to rate this place one star, but that would be unfair. That said, two stars is as much as I can manage for this scenario as a whole. I will, however, say that I intend to come back soon to see if that was an accurate sampling of who they are as a business. read more

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Ordered half pound of steamed shrimp with baked potato and brussel sprouts. The shirmp came out rubbery with very little flavor even though rhey were suppose to be cajun. The brussel sprouts were the worst I have ever had. My wife tried one and could not stomach it. They came what looked sauteed with bacon and onion. Told waitress about them and was just given the check. I will not be returning there for a long time now. read more

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Honestly was so hesitant to try this restaurant bc the low ratings but it was 8pm on Saturday night and four other places we tried were closed or closing so we ended up here. There was a 25 minute wait but it was Saturday and as mentioned-no other choices so we waited. Food was tasty and totally fine--had shrimp tacos that had lots of good looking shrimp and a nice spice level and prime rib cheese steak sandwiches. Server was friendly and helpful even though she seemed slammed. (all the staff seemed friendly). Tried to think of how to make the inside feel less cavernous but don't have any good ideas. It is loud and feels like it could double as a dance club when the restaurant is closed. Regardless, we would go back and eat here again. read more

I didn't know what to expect when I walked in. There was a large waiting area in the front , and bar to the left, a huge stage and what looked like a dance floor with some tables on it. Then around the exterior were booths and tables. Evidently this was an old night club. I wasn't feeling the decor at all. Felt like everyone was looking at you My server was really nice though. My Bloody Mary was good, too. I ordered the half pound peel and eat shrimp and a cup of the shrimp and corn chowder. Shrimp were average and soup was, too Nothing was great. It seemed to be very overpriced for the quality and atmosphere, too . There are much better restaurants around that are high quality. read more

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We were visiting from out of town. Hostess was very sweet. Sat down and got three C Soup. It was luke warm. Disappointed. Then I got bang bang shrimp and it was luke warm too. Husband got peeled shrimp. They were rubbery and chewy not good at all. Very disappointed on the whole meal. Waitress was not very attentive to us. She was just ok. Honestly I would not go back or recommend. To many other options that I could have driven too. read more

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Definitely do not recommend. Crab dip came out with melted cheese on top and cold on the inside, food was like someone frying grocery store freezer section items and plopping down canned green beans. Server had no personality, never refilled our drinks or anything, but she did take the crab dip charge off, which was great since we didn't eat a bite of it. We were vacationing, just wanted to tip off others to maybe go elsewhere if you're looking for good food. read more

They have a vegan veggie burger and it is delicious! The fries are also worth coming back themselves. The fried shrimp was great and fresh. The staff was super polite, helpful, and accommodating. The food was all fresh and tasty. We were visiting from out of town and we will be back! read more

I got the ribeye and added on scallops. The steak was not ribeye or if it was then it was an end cut, which should not be served in any restaurant as a ribeye. When someone orders ribeye they are expecting that fatty tender strip. This was not there and the taste was not there either. Absolutely no seasoning on it. The scallops had no sear or color to them also no seasoning. Fries were bomb though, but how can you mess up a French fry. Drinks were alright. Food was terrible. Would not go back. read more

Great food but the service was outstanding. This is not a pretentious restaurant. The Scallops were cooked to perfection.

Good prices and the food is good. The service however is in dire need of work. A lot of the servers seem to have no clue what's going on. Other than the service, it's a nice place read more

We went there on a Friday night, they get a star just for being open while the majority of places closed at 8pm. The staff is super friendly and took care of us right away. There was live music and the design of the place is open which was nice. The food was delicious, the wings were , the shrimp tacos were delicious and the ribeye steak was just perfect. The PO boy shrimp sandwich was okay. We definitely recommend it read more

We ordered take out, it was great service from the moment they answered the phone. Super friendly staff taking the order. We were greeted by every staff member the moment we walked through the door to pick the order up, and the food was great. Will definitely be back! read more

Food and service was top notch. ! Best fried shrimp I've ever eaten. Went back the very next day. Will return for sure.

Great service! Stopped here while at Atlantic Beach to grab dinner with friends. Had the grilled snapper, enjoyed sneaking away from Raleigh for a few days for a little relaxed beach vacay. Check out the local Art on display here. Love to see it! read more

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The food was exceptional here. The drinks were also delicious. We got two mixed drinks. Our server was super friendly and the service was almost alarmingly fast. My only complaints are with the actual layout of the restaurant. There is a huge stage in the center and when no one is performing it's just weird. Also I would say this place is VERY FAMILY FRIENDLY. There were three crying babies around us all night lol. But yeah the food was great. read more

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Service was 2 stars, the food was subpar and not worth the 2 hour wait! Also it was super loud inside the building

If you are going to get anything, Key Like Pie. Wow it was so good. The o e thing we forgot to take a picture of. Everything else we ordered, the chicken wrap, was super strong bacon flavor. And the Mahi had a good amount of breading, and just plain iceberg lettuce and a lime crema but didn't have much lime flavor. Our waitress was super nice so that was helpful. But it was a quiet night so there wasn't loud music and it was nice! read more

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Fried shrimp and scallops were very good. Much better than another similar restaurant in the same area.

We were a party of 13 walked in and were seated right away. The service was amazing. Lisa our waitress was the best. Food was great as well. I had the shrimp and scallop pasta. Yum!. read more

Visiting from out of town. Not really worth it. Food was ok. Service was not good & items were forgotten with no explanations or substitutions. read more

Lisa was fantastic! Best crab legs I've ever had! Ask her about why theirs are the best you'll ever have too! Got 2 pounds and Lisa meant it! These crabs aren't like video game playing kids these days, these crabs had the GOLDS GYM membership. BUFF. On the rocks crabs DONT SKIP LEG Day, and you shouldn't either. Come see Lisa she will get you right! read more

Looks like a former night club which has been turned into a restaurant. Extremely loud with all hard surfaces to reflect and bounce the noise around. Slow service (10+ minutes for 2 drinks). Our best waitress wasn't even assigned our table, she just saw things needed to be done and took initiative. I have never had "tough" fish before, so tonight was a first. It did not taste bad though, the meal, as a whole, just tasted like nothing. For a place where you can literally see the ocean, frozen seafood is never acceptable. Plenty of other places around. read more

We've been several times and enjoy visiting on our vacations! Food is great and serves are very kind.

Went on Saturday night over Memorial Day weekend. Place was busy. We were seated and ordered and then 1 hour and 20 min later we got our food. It was cold and mostly flavorless. Server was nice but over burdened. Never even asked once if I'd like another beer in during the entire wait. Live music was good. read more

We had a really great dinner here! I have Celiac Disease and the menu is clearly marked what is Gluten Free. The waitress seemed knowledgeable as well. We started out with loaded potato skins which were great! GF as well because they were baked and not fried in a common fryer. They were the size of 2 medium/large baked potatoes. Lots of cheese, crispy fresh cooked bacon and green onion served with sour cream. They were really good!! I got the Prime Rib Philly on a gluten free bun and green beans. It was a good sized portion and the meat was really flavorful. The green beans were good too. My daughter (not Celiac) got the Macdaddy Cheese Burger that had fried Mac and cheese bites and queso on it. She loved it! She enjoyed her tator tots as well. The portions are good there. Most of the staff were friendly and the live music was pretty good. We will return. And hopefully I'll take more pics next time. read more

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Ordered the Mahi tacos they were the worst tacos I've ever paid for. The mahi was frozen fish nuggets ,the tacos literally had no taste . Could have been eating cardboard for all knew. My wife ordered the snapper dish and was not fresh fish disappointing as well. Waitress worked hard and gave great service. read more

One of our favorite places! Totally forgot to take a picture but the island shrimp was amazing!! Along with the bang bang shrimp as an appetizer. I think this was the first time we didn't have to wait for a table probably because it was a Tuesday night. read more

Waitress was very attentive and great demeanor. Food was great. Definitely go back The atmosphere was very inviting

Flounder was excellent, shrimp excellent, fries horrible, slaw horrendous, not worth the price for the location and the food portions. The service was around average, the ambiance is not anything special. Really no ambiance. Lots of plain tables, and lots of people, but not worth going back, even though it's across the street from hotel. read more