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    Salt 64

    4.6 (693 reviews)
    PriceyNew American, Bars
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Key Lime Pie ‍
    Sabrina L.

    Outstanding experience, and not with a caveat of "for a beach trip" either. Salt 64 was packed and it's no secret why: an incredible menu, where every dish was a home run. Solid cocktail program & wine list. Our party of 8 was satisfied and then some! Attentive service, even on a busy Friday night in July. I opted for the colossal prawn cocktail - accompanied by the best cocktail sauce I've ever had, so fresh and flavorful, filet mignon with cheesy grits - perfect medium rare and luscious grits, key lime pie for dessert - perfect amount of sweet, a slam dunk of an end to an exceptional dining experience.

    Scallops
    Tricia D.

    Absolutely perfect! Great menu choices, and the food is delicious. Had the scallops and filet - cooked perfectly!Kim our server was so friendly and we wish we had a Salt 64 on a local corner at home. Both sides of the restaurant are charming, simple but upscale. Bar had a nice vibe. Don't miss the crack toast, colossal shrimp and delicious desserts! We will definitely be back!!

    Salmon, tuna, chicken, collards and creamed spinach
    Melissa H.

    We came to Salt 64 during a girls trip to Oak Island. Laura was our server and she was a total delight- happy and attentive. We started with the rockstar wedge salad and crack toast- both were delicious: For entrees, we got the salmon, chicken, and ahi tuna with creamed spinach, collard greens and truffles fries. Portions were huge! What really stood out: ahi tuna, chicken, risotto, and salmon. Truffle fries, collards and creamed spinach were somewhat unremarkable. The highlight for me was the key lime pie, which I got to go because I was stuffed. Espresso martini wins the award for best cocktail of the evening. Decor was classy and welcoming. I really liked the Himalayan salt candles on the tables... nice touch. Overall, a delightful experience!

    Raspberry beret
    Christy C.

    The service was outstanding but I was not impressed by the food. We came here last year and were underwhelmed by the food. This time around we just had appetizers of an artichokes and the special of flash fried ribs in a Korean bbq sauce. The ribs were tough. I would not order them again. The drinks were well made.

    Hogfish with pearl pasta and beurre blanc special

    We were drawn in by the daily chef specials (honestly we check everyday, even when not in town!) because they all sound divine! We sat at the bar and got the lobster tails to start, split the hogfish with pearl pasta special and a Ceasar salad. It was plenty for us to share and not get miserably full. The fish special was out of this world. The perfect amount of beurre blanc and perfectly cooked crispy, juicy, flaky hogfish. We asked about margaritas as we don't like sour mix and prefer fresh squeezed. The bartender was honest that they do use sour mix, we gave it a shot, and we didn't love them that's our fault, now we know! Julia served us and was fantastic - probably the best service we've received on the island! We enjoyed chatting and will definitely go back and try to get her at the bar again!

    Jenny H.

    Rounding up from 4.5 Pros- The food and drinks are always spot on. Eclectic and tasty! Cons- My drink was not super interesting. My husband enjoyed my paradise a lot more. The Malbec , however, was top notch! Some areas not as nice probably to sit in, but we really enjoyed our spot next to the wine room. Parking can be a challenge! Great that they're busy but not always easy to find a spot.

    New Dining Area
    Randy W.

    Stopped by again, this time on a Monday night and it was packed. Because of the additional dining area we got a table quickly. Our waitress, Tia, was with us quickly and brought waters. She returned shortly to take our bar and appetizer order. Tia also went over the evening specials. Our drinks came in good time with appetizer following soon after. We ordered Fried Green Tomatos and Cracked Toast to start. The Tomatos were well presented and came with cherry tomatoes, corn and a tarter sauce. The toast came smothered in cheese and heavy garlic. Everything taste good. Our main selections of Shrimp and Grits, Fried Flounder w/ Potato Cakes and Chicken and Waffles came out hot The three of us enjoyed our meals. Tia was very responsive and checked on us several times.

    Molly D.

    Excellent. The ambiance is super cute. The service was on point, attentive and friendly. The food was outstanding! I had the ahi tuna which was perfect. My husband loved his pork dish. We will definitely be back. This place is very special!

    Jaclyn K.

    Great Local spot, Great service, delicious food. Gluten free marked on menu. Will be back again

    Carrot cake in the foreground and key lime pie behind. Would you just look at these desserts??? House-made, too!
    Angie C.

    This was an exceptional evening from start to finish! The day was our 25th wedding anniversary and we were in Oak Island for a week to celebrate. We decided to reserve a table at Salt 64 well in advance to eat there on our actual anniversary. From the moment we walked into Salt 64, which looks rather unassuming from the street, we were awestruck by the beautiful ambiance, comfortable seating, and friendliness of each staff person. The hostess seated us promptly, our server was attentive, friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu and wine list. Our meal started with a delicious dirty martini for me and a craft beer for my husband. Because I am a freak for artichokes, I started with the grilled artichokes -- WHATTTT?? They were so yummy that I'm not sure I can order them anywhere else ever again. My husband chose a beet salad for his starter, which was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. We didn't talk much during our appetizers -- too busy enjoying this deliciousness. For our entrees, I chose the 8 oz filet, which was prepared exactly to my preference of medium-rare. The filet was melt-in-your-mouth delicious and plated beautifully with garlic mashed potatoes. My husband ordered the fish-of-the-day, which was flaky, light and flavorful. We both enjoyed every single bite and brought home what we couldn't finish. Not to detract from the appetizers and entrees, but the stars of the show were the carrot cake and key lime pie - two items our hostess and server warned us we should not miss! Oh, My, Gosh!!! These desserts were UNBELIEVABLE!! So beautiful, so delicious and fresh, we were blown away! We had a few bites of each, brought the rest back to our rental house, and did our best to share them with each other the following day. I only wish we had reserved more than one evening there! Don't miss this restaurant if you're in Oak Island.

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    Great food! Great service! Never disappoints. And the desserts, oh my! Highly recommend giving them a try.

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    This place has it all! Great food, atmosphere, and great service! We have been here 3 times. Reservation is a must!

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    excellent service food and atmosphere. it's a bit loud but we didn't care. I highly recommend

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    Wonderful restaurant, great service, ambience and wine list. Highly recommend. Best to make a reservation

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    Ask the Community - Salt 64

    Do they have outside seating?

    Not as yet. They told me the problem is they do not have enough help to open their outside patio. They were hoping to have this in the Spring.

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    Lazy Turtle Oceanfront Grille - Philly steak and cheese

    Lazy Turtle Oceanfront Grille

    2.8(295 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    The Lowdown: Amazing ocean views, reasonably priced drinks, friendly locals mixed with tourists,…read morefun entertainment, and an all-around great beach bar atmosphere. Our girls' trip to Oak Island continued with a stop at The Lazy Turtle, and it definitely lived up to its name--in the best way possible. Parking is located across the street, and even though the place was packed the night we visited, there was still plenty of parking available. We didn't order any food this time around, but the drinks were reasonably priced, poured well, and exactly what we needed after a day at the beach. One of my favorite parts of the evening was the crowd. It was such a fun mix of locals and visitors, and everyone we met was genuinely friendly. It's one of those places where people actually smile, strike up conversations, and make you feel welcome. The entertainment was... memorable! The DJ was wearing a parrot on his head, so naturally I was expecting nonstop Jimmy Buffett, flip-flops, and full-on island vibes. Instead, he surprised me with a completely different playlist--but honestly, it worked! The crowd was having a great time, and so were we. They also tossed out free T-shirts during one of the games, and somehow I managed to snag one! I may or may not have celebrated like I'd just won the lottery. Between the ocean views, the lively atmosphere, the friendly people, and my unexpected T-shirt victory, The Lazy Turtle ended up being one of our favorite stops on the island. If you're looking for a fun, casual place to grab a drink, enjoy the view, and soak up the Oak Island vibe, this one is definitely worth checking out.

    We waited 40 minutes to get a seat, fine. It was 6:30 on a Friday night. When we got a table the…read morehost(?) said "just because you are getting a table now doesn't mean you can get your food. It will take 30-45 minutes for your order to come. There are some easy appatizers to order that will come out fast if you want to order those while you wait." I've never had a restaurant say that before, and it felt rude and dishonest. Dishonest because it took 45 min for the apps to come out alone, apps that were not good, that we would not have ordered if we were going to have our meals in a timely manner, and when they arrived they were wrong. Our meals took another 45 minutes to arrive, some of which was also wrong and we were initially charged for items we did not receive. The server mentioned this happens every weekend?? The food was fine, nothing special. Would skip it if I were you. We will not be coming back in the future. P.s. ambiance was also meh. We were waiting for our food so long the bar vibes kicked in and an overly loud karaoke session started up with a mic providing ear splitting feedback throughout the night.

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    Island Way

    3.7(531 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    Restaurant was beautiful, good view. However I ordered steak medallions, and my girlfriend ordered…read morethe flounder. Food took over 45 minutes to come out. When it did, Her flounder was black underneath; described as lightly fried. She didn't eat much of it at all. My medallions looked good, and were well cooked. Just not a good cut of steak. Took me a very long time to chew through regardless of me ordering medium rare. Hoping whoever goes next should expect a better experience. Cheers

    Dined there last night and enjoyed everything about it. We had a reservation and were seated…read moreimmediately at a table by the window. That alone is a bonus since the view of the dunes is lovely AND it's actually less noisy than a table in the middle of the floor. We were 4 and the other couple had not been there in quite a while. 3 of us ordered from the early menu and all the food was very good. I had the petite filet and shrimp. The filet & shrimp were done perfectly. My friend had the nut coated chicken and loved it. Her husband had the crab cake and enjoyed it with crispy onion rings. My husband had the tenderloin medallions from the regular menu and enjoyed them as always. Service was great with Cody and it's not easy in a restaurant so busy and popular. We've been going there for 20+yrs and are thrilled you can finally make reservations on line rather than having to call.

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    Island Way - Ful service bar with friendly waitstaff.

    Ful service bar with friendly waitstaff.

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    Catch of the Day, Grilled Salmon; Ginger, Honey glaze w/ Grilled Asparagus

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