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    Riverview Restaurant

    4.2 (47 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Seafood, Tacos
    Closed • 3:30 pm - 8:30 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Draft root beer

    What a pleasant surprise! We went for the river view and were blown away by the food and drinks! My girls were so excited to try their first ever draft root beer and loved it. I ordered the shrimp tacos and with a choice of 2 sides I doubled up on the fried green tomato's and am so glad I did since my 11 year old devoured them also. My husband got the platter and no complaints there. The draft beer was cold and delish and the mixed drinks were crafted to perfection. Will definitely visit again when we come back.

    Lauren S.

    Love this place! Great food. Awesome for gluten free. Can't beat the view! We enjoyed every aspect each time we have been. My favorite dish is the gluten free flounder.

    View from outside seating

    Yummy food and great scenery. We were able to pick our own seats and got a seat outside. Food was made quick and tasted great. They have a dock area you can walk out on and fish off.

    Mahi Mahi tacos with fries and black beans
    Ruth Ann C.

    This restaurant provides a calm and unique atmosphere. The wait from the time we ordered to the time we received our food was minimal. The only reason I didn't rate 5 stars was the sodas were in a can so it was not refillable.

    Wedding party fun!

    I wanted to share the most amazing experience at Riverview. We hosted our daughter's wedding there on Sunday , March 30th, and it was over the moon fantastic! The location is gorgeous, the facility so spacious and comfortable, and everyone was raving about how magical the night was. Amy, the manager , assisted me the entire year prior of planning this affair. Every time I emailed her, she emailed me right back with helpful answers. She made the planning so easy and successful! I cannot praise her enough. She is professional, helpful and just all around wonderful to work with. She also bartended the event, and did a wonderful job. I highly recommend Riverview for any event.

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    The fried flounder is amazing! We'll definitely be hitting this place up again before we leave town.

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    Atmosphere is great! Food & drinks are tasty but a bit pricey for food in plastic baskets & drinks in plastics cups.

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    Great place for food and view Service is attentive Food is fresh You can bring your doggie

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    Food was delicious; service was prompt. Will definitely go back. View of cape fear can't be beat.

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    Ask the Community - Riverview Restaurant

    The Sandspur - Tacos

    The Sandspur

    4.3(114 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    One of the best meals we've had since moving to NC!…read more We literally just left The Sandspur in Carolina Beach and I had to write this while it's still fresh because WOW. My husband and I are huge foodies, so exploring different restaurants and finding good food is basically one of our favorite things to do. We shared the duck tacos, shrimp & grits, and cheesesteak, and every single thing was delicious. The shrimp & grits were my favorite. The flavor was genuinely otherworldly. My husband's favorite was the duck tacos, which were incredible. And the cheesesteak deserves its own paragraph because this is officially the best cheesesteak we've had in the entire Wilmington and greater Wilmington area. We've tried quite a few, and this one absolutely takes the cake. The restaurant itself is really cute and has such a cozy, local feel. We went during locals season and it was perfect because it wasn't busy at all. We got to sit back, enjoy our food, and actually take our time (although it was so good we just shoveled everything in). We've tried a lot of restaurants since moving to North Carolina, and this is easily one of our favorite meals so far. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and just really well done. We'll absolutely be back. Although next time, I'm getting my own shrimp & grits because I will not share next time

    "Delicious dive on Lake Park Blvd in Carolina Beach"…read more Came here for lunch on a Sunday at right around noon. The place is dark and kind-of makes you feel like you're in the bowels of a wooden ship. There's a large bar in the center, and a few tables around it, as well as a few tables outside in the back. We were seated right away. I ordered the hot honey shrimp wrap as well as the pickled veggies appetizer. My dining partner got the quinoa grain and greens bowl with blackened tuna. Our food came out in around 10 minutes. The hot honey shrimp wrap came with french fries, to my surprise (didn't see that mentioned on the menu), which were fine. The wrap itself was DELICIOUS. MAN, that hot honey was SO tasty, and the greens and corn batter on the shrimp really complemented it well. It is a very, very messy dish to eat with your hands, so be prepared, but it's well worth the sacrifice. The pickled veggies were local and very tasty-- also a very good value for $5. My dining partner really liked her bowl and the tuna in it as well. The staff were quite attentive, regularly checking in, filling drinks, and clearing dirty plates. Only caution is that a lot of the batters are corn-based, so be careful if you have that allergy. Overall, would very happily come back-- great in all respects. I recommend highly!

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    The Sandspur - Inside view

    Inside view

    The Sandspur - The Buoy Basket of cornmeal breaded shrimp with fries, slaw, buttermilk ranch, and cocktail sauce

    The Buoy Basket of cornmeal breaded shrimp with fries, slaw, buttermilk ranch, and cocktail sauce

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    Island Burgers & Bites - Bacon Cheeseburger (1/3 lb)

    Island Burgers & Bites

    4.6(395 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    •$$

    Best burger and fries I've had! I love how the fries are cooked in beef tallow! You can tell that…read morethe beef is good quality.

    After hearing recommendation after recommendation, I made my first stop at Island Burgers & Bites…read morein Carolina Beach. I even walked over a mile to get there... so if this burger was bad, I was going to have a very long, disappointing walk back. Thankfully, that wasn't a problem. I ordered the double cheeseburger Carolina-style with chili, slaw, mustard, and onions. A Carolina-style burger... in Carolina Beach. It just felt right. First of all, this thing was HUGE. The beef was incredibly well seasoned with those crisp, lacy edges. The chili had just enough sweetness, the mustard brought the perfect tang, and the onions added that fresh crunch. Then there's the toasted potato bun--still the undisputed champion of burger buns--and the perfectly melted cheese holding this glorious mess together. What makes this place even cooler is that it started in a gas station back in 2017. Now it's one of the most talked-about burger spots around. It's considered by many to be the third best burger in North Carolina and after one bite, I completely understand why. Sometimes the best food comes from the places you'd least expect. Despite being busy, the food came out surprisingly fast, and the staff kept things moving without missing a beat. Final score: 9.8/10. This officially takes the #1 spot on the Ev's Eats Best Burger List... for now. Every burger from here on out has a new standard to chase. #CarolinaBeach #IslandBurgersAndBites #NorthCarolinaEats #NCEats NCFood

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    Island Burgers & Bites - Seating area

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    Chicken fingers and fries

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    Soulflavor - Honey hot Chicken, collards and cucumber salad

    Soulflavor

    4.5(245 reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    Make this a priority on your list of places to dine while in this area. Just superb. They do have…read moretheir own little parking area too so don't have to pay. They have a terrific waiting area as they are busy! They have a front bar and a back bar, as well as tables. We grabbed two seats at the back bar. Holly was our main server and she was a delight. Super friendly and attentive. She for sure added to the down home vibe that this place has. We ordered a margarita and another drink that was similar to a Manhattan. Both were great. Also grabbed a sangria that was good as well. Started with the chicken satay and it was great. Highly recommend this. Comes with 4 and the slaw and sauce were amazing. Ordered the seafood paella which was delicious and the burger. The portions are generous! Let me tell you that burger was one of the best burgers I have ever had. The bun - it was like a cloud. Maybe it was steamed? It wasn't heavy and it didn't take over the main star which were the two delicious patties with some fantastic cheese and then had caramelized onions with red peppers. This came with fries as well. Do not leave without getting this burger. It will ruin all other burgers you have ever had or will have. This is a no brainer! Get here.

    Soul Flavor never disappoints!!! All four of us were extremely pleased and happy with what we…read moreordered! it was this Saturday of Memorial Day weekend so we were worried about getting in and how busy it might be in getting served! Our service was quick and efficient! We snuck in right before the rush around 5:45 PM our server Kyra was wonderful! Her timing was excellent and her suggestions were spot on! She was friendly, efficient, and just added to the great experience that all four of us had! My husband and I shared the mahi special and something called Crete Beets ( spelled on the menu beats); both were absolutely delicious! The mahi was prepared perfectly and had a nice light creole sauce which they put on the side for dipping and the crab mac & cheese was delightful with asparagus that was cooked on point; not overdone and not underdone which I know in restaurants is sometimes difficult to do. The crete "beats" was more or less a charcuterie board of roasted purple and gold beats with the most delicious whipped dip and perfectly seasoned and baked pita some of the best I've ever had with olives and cucumbers, and pickled red onions! I can't really describe the dip and apparently it's top-secret because I asked for the recipe! Our friends ordered the beet salad with extra beets; shrimp Tapatio and a bowl of the soup of the day. All were delicous and there was not a crumb or a drop left on their plates while my husband and I were still eating ours! The soup of the day was a potato jalapeño cheddar and it did not disappoint! this seriously is one of the few consistent restaurants on the island! I'm still dreaming about my food this morning!

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    Waiting area

    Soulflavor - Daily Specials are incredible, this is Blackened Shrimp Wedge Salad.

    Daily Specials are incredible, this is Blackened Shrimp Wedge Salad.

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