Another truly outstanding experience at Duck's Bar and Grill…read more From one business owner to another, I have a deep appreciation for what you're doing here. Everything--from the atmosphere to the execution--is top tier. But what really sets you apart is your attention to detail and genuine care for your customers. Our waitress tonight, Kaila, was absolutely phenomenal. She picked up on something most people would overlook--I don't use straws--and brought my drink without one, without me even having to ask. That may seem small to some, but to me, that level of awareness and intentional service speaks volumes. It's those little things that create unforgettable experiences and separate good businesses from truly great ones. Kaila absolutely crushed it tonight, and it's clear your team is operating at a very high level. Keep doing what you're doing--you've built something special.

Had a small work dinner tonight with three people…read more Our server was attentive and friendly. I had the blackened beef tips and pasta. I could taste no blackening seasoning and the portion of meat in the pasta was incredible light. A colleague had the shrimp and grits and he said they were really good. My third colleague had the weekly special - pesto ziti. He said the meatballs were good, but the rest of the dish lacked flavor. The inside of the restaurant is divided into two with a large bar / lounge area that looked inviting. The dining side was comfortable, but dated. I would absolutely give them another try next time I'm in Jacksonville.

If you love Salty Turtle, you'll love The Cove even more!…read more The Cove is a cocktail bar/event space that is owned by Salty Turtle. They carry a few of their beers to serve as well as wine and liquor. Ever wish you were having a cocktail at Salty Turtle while your partner was enjoying a beer? Well now you can! Hit up the cove and you can have the best of both worlds with no one compromising. The Cove is a "club" so you'll need to sign up for a membership at the bar before you can enjoy some drinks, but don't worry it's free to join! We enjoy coming here on Wednesday nights to play trivia with friends that is hosted by Meeser Eddie. My favorite drink to sip on when coming here is probably the spicy margarita. It's not on the printed menu, but you ask and your wish shall be granted!On Wednesdays they also offer $15 bottles of Prosecco. Yes you read that right $15 for a BOTTLE of Prosecco. Nothing beats coming to play trivia with friends and sharing a great bottle together. The staff here is always so friendly, it's clean, the service is fast & the cove itself provides excellent vibes. We love the cove & salty turtle so the hardest decision is usually choosing which one to go to... and sometimes we just hit up both!!

My friend and I went in here on a whim when we had a ladies night at Salty Turtle. Prior to this,…read moreI thought this was only an event space. Which it is but it is also open a few days a week, one of which being on Wednesday nights at 6:00pm for trivia. The place is smaller but very cozy. The decor inside is super cute and the drinks are great. We got a tequila drink that looked beautiful and tasted very good. They also have beer and wine. Super cool place to check out and really excited for an upcoming event I am going to at their location too!

Had an INCREDIBLE experience here. The shrimp tacos were delicious, the cookie skillet was to die…read morefor, the atmosphere was GORGEOUS, and our server was so so sweet. We have babies, and I wasn't sure how that would fit the vibe, but it went very smoothly and everyone was very gracious to us!!! I highly recommend if you're in the area- we will definitely be coming back!!

My wife and I both ordered the tuna with wasabi mashed potatoes. We enjoyed it, and the…read morepresentation was nice, but it didn't wow us. I think the poppy and sesame seeds threw off the flavor a bit. My wife says the tuna steak at Ribeyes in Swansboro is better, and I'm staying out of that argument. The crab dip was also good, though it didn't change our lives. Our server was great, and the food came out so quickly I barely had time to pretend I was still reading the menu. We'd heard about the view, but the swimming pool takes up most of it. You can see the ocean in the distance if you know where to look. For the view, we'd pick Mac Daddy's. Overall: 4/5. Good food and great service. We might come back once more to see if the tuna and the view make a stronger second impression.

My partner and I wanted to try something new in town for brunch and we're so glad we chose Chicano!…read moreSuper cute interior, good service and GREAT food. Chips and salsa with queso were so fresh! Loved them. Everything ordered was fresh and exactly as hoped for. Definitely had to take half of my breakfast burrito home. The mimosa and Bloody Mary was a good treat for us as well.

I have since been back a couple more times due to location and the service has improved and the…read morefood does seem to be better.

Fabulous cocktails, fast service, good vibes. Sat at the bar on the right hand side when you walked…read morein and it had two older gentleman making the drinks, who nailed it.

Great drinks and the bartenders are very nice!!! Was told to try this place by some locals it did…read morenot disappoint! Will be back!!!

Pretty sweet relaxing spot. For as long as I've lived here, I've never been to this establishment…read more Now after coming for my first time, I'm remised I haven't been here sooner. The place has a nice layout where you can walk around and see the different attractions from the event hall to the bar seating. Everything was comfortable and very cool. Inside there's tons of arcade games and fun stuff to do. There's dual bars where you can get different drinks from. The staff was super nice and inviting. Inside seating was comfortable and relaxing. Thoroughly enjoyed my time and look forward to coming back. Thank you!

Loved it! So much fun! We went for the first time and we will definitely go back! The little arcade…read moreroom in the back was a cool find. The bathrooms were great- Check out their little free library of books on the back patio.

Hard working bartenders! Headliner bands! Great outdoor space when it's not cold and rainy. This is…read morea popular night spot. Not much of a dance floor when it's crowded with people of all ages. Did not see any food.

great service, great crowd, great vibe, awesome music and atmosphere. live band and dj, cornhole…read moreand great drink specials

The absolute best place to get Martini's & desserts. We ordered the blueberry lemon drop, Gail…read morewarning, and a molten lava cake... and they were all divine. We got there a little before 8pm and it was packed! Luckily, a group was leaving & we were able to take their spot at the bar. What we did for parking was eat dinner at a restaurant nearby, park there, & walk to Dini's afterwards. We had a great time! We'll definitely be back before our trip ends!

Fun environment, TVs to watch the games on, in a cute area downtown. There is limited seating tho…read moreso expect a wait! Our food took 45 minutes to come and service was slower, but the flatbread was still tasty. Next time I'd come here just for dessert because the cake slices looked fireee

Centerfire was a great relief from the typical bars and taverns that reside within this corner of…read moreNC. Locals will remember this location as the former Crooked Lotus, but is now a comfy, cozy adjustment into a well stocked cocktail bar. The staff is great (ask for Sara) and the menu is a simple, yet creative blend of simple favorites and original recipes. The ambience is a soft, warm setting with a random but fun mix of playlist music and live performances. Check the placard on stage for the schedule. The liquor selection isn't the world's biggest, but it is stocked with some good, above average choices that non-beginners will appreciate. There is also a good selection of wine, as well as some limited tap options (call ahead to confirm taps are flowing. Seasonal traffic impacts the flow). Whether it's a private affair, celebration of sorts, one-on-one meetings, or catching a breath after a long stretch, Centerfire is a must stop for anyone. The prices are reasonable and the quality stands above the local average of the area. Enjoy!

Stopped in on a Thursday night to meet friends for Christmas. Here is what we liked:…read more* Immediate seating, only one other person when we arrived. A variety of seating, bar, tables or couches. * Decent selection of holiday cocktails. * Variety of spirits to make what you would like. * bartender was helpful and cool. What could of been better: *Not sure what the vibe was supposed to be, brightly lit and very low background music. Almost seemed sterile. * Drinks were just ok, nothing stood out as impressive for a cocktail lounge.

One of the last places we hit in town prior to our holiday weekend ending and heading back home…read more However, if I lived locally this would be one of my GoTo spots for a great relaxed atmosphere and probably NFL games as well. Almost hidden in plain site, it's in a small little strip with a few other businesses. I love the casual, yet clean and well designed interior. They have a variety of table games and darts and I believe trivia nights for entertainment and the bar was really nice and long and it seems to draw a good crowd. They have a great outside patio is fairly size as well and nearly as well designed as the interior. The staff was pleasant a professional, and a service was quick.

My wife and I visited the Beaufort Bar yesterday evening. We were greeted by Mike who explained the…read moremany specialty mixed drinks the bar had to offer as well as the more typical drink options. Being Friday night, the bar had live entertainment, which is offered every Friday and Saturday. The performer this night was Jimmy Parker who was very talented. We enjoyed our evening at the Beaufort Bar and would recommend it to anyone looking for good drinks in a relaxing environment - the live entertainment was a bonus!