Sometimes you just need a dang good burger…read more Stopped in at Paul's in Oak Island and went with the single Black & Blu smash burger, topped with pickles, lettuce and tomato, served on sourdough with a pile of fries. Add a cold local beer to the equation and, well... that's a pretty solid way to spend lunch after fishing the morning. The burger had that crispy, caramelized smash-burger edge you're looking for, while the sourdough was toasted up nicely and gave the whole thing a little something extra. The pickles and fresh veggies brought the right amount of crunch and acidity to balance everything out. Asked for some hot sauce and they brought me some scotch bonnet, hot sauce in a plastic cup. It was good but a little dab will do ya! And those fries? Golden, crispy and seasoned just right. No sad little handful of fries hiding in the corner of the plate here. Nothing overly complicated. Just good food, generous portions and a laid-back Oak Island vibe. Sometimes the best meal isn't the fanciest one on the menu. It's a great burger, a basket of crispy fries, and a local cold beer sitting in front of you. The tuna can have the spotlight one day. The burger gets it the next.

Highly disappointed with our experience after reading all the great reviews. Food was extremely…read moreoverpriced & mediocre at best. Service was non-existent. We saw our waitress a total of three times. When we sat down, forty minutes later for a refill, & another twenty minutes later when she brought our food out to us. The best thing about our wait was the bartenders singing voice. P.S. check your shrimp quesadilla for the tails.

Brooklynn was an amazing waitress. The food was delicious, hot and served promptly. The beer was…read morecold and delicious.

Went with a family of 8, took about 30-45 minutes to be seated and took over an hour to get our…read morefood. Not sure if they are understaffed but the wait isn't worth the food

This place blows. Went there and the bar tender was terrible and rude. I ordered drinks anyway…read moreincluding the way overpriced beer and some food from next door too. The food was not even close to being any kiind of good (fish and chips) even the tarter sauce was bad. The beer was flat and the bartender was as cold as Sunday morning in bangor maine. Dropped about $150 in an hour and a half. Terrible experience and would never waste my money there again -0 stars

This is the first time I've experienced a beer wall. You bring your own mug or buy one for $1. You…read moreget a wristband and scan it at the wall and pour your own beers. You choose the ounces. There's an outdoor area with seating and cornhole. There are many activities inside and they have bands on certain days. There is also a full bar.

Food good, atmosphere good, service excellent. Well, above average French dip and solid burger…read more Menu says half pound burger. I question that it might be closer to a quarter pound even after cooking. Nonetheless, very good condiments as they were all fresh. French fries are fresh cut... Super rare anywhere in this part of the state. All in all. A must return type of place. Wouldn't call a Gastropub, but I would call it above average bar food. Atmosphere is good. Service is very very good.

This place was good goood goooooooooood vibes... Called…read moreSunday morning to meet the manager/owner Kenny he was very very helpful and nice said come in we have a great ambiance and cold beers VERY friendly so I went talked to him for hours they would normally be closed for the server to go to church but he was there let me in we talked for over an hour HIGHLY recommend this if you like chill vibes

Our expectations were low since this restaurant is right by the boardwalk, but we were pleasantly…read moresurprised! The food was really good and reasonably priced. We ordered the fried mozzarella l, burger, cheese steak, onion rings, and fries. The fried mozzarella was delicious! Service was good, especially considering the summer season.

Location: excellent. Food: nothing to write home about…read more A fun spot in the heart of Carolina Beach across from the boardwalk and beach. Great outdoor patio area steps from the rides. Kids and teenagers were going back and forth with ease, so very convenient for large families or groups if your kids are old enough to venture off on their own. The food itself was mostly bland and overcooked. My burger was very well done, almost rubbery even though I asked for a medium temp. My wife's fried fish tacos were also over cooked. Fries were a bit soggy, but still tasty. There's a variety of options so it can feed a large family with different tastes. Best thing on the menu for me personally was the Tropical Lightning IPA on tap. One of my favorite NC IPAs, and I've never seen it on tap anywhere else. With so many options in the area, we're probably one and done here.

How am I the first to review? Sand Dollar opened in March (according to our awesome bartender) and…read moreit's just great! Previously living in a beach town, it's a fun vibe. It's family friendly, but mostly like a bar. Some indoor seating and outdoor. You can't quite see the beach from the location, but lots of people watching. They serve Nollies tacos so, the food is delicious. I had a carne taco and a mahi taco. Both were fresh and well filled. I had a painkiller and a simple rum and coke to drink. My husband had their house margarita and it was very good! Surprisingly not super sweet! The place is divey but a little notch up from other local bars. The staff are nice and it's clean. There are a few games, and a foosball table.

Monday the hamburger steak is amazing. Taco Tuesdays. Should I go on? They always have specials and…read moreit's an excellent place for the locals. The prices are perfect.

Outstanding food, great service and wonderful ambience. See…read morepictures below for more meal info.

Was a little nervous about coming here because of the negative reviews but we had a great…read moreexperience. We waited 10 minutes to be greeted once we sat down but that's because the hostess didn't let the waitress know we were there. There was no wait to be seated because we called ahead and got out on the list. Our waitress was so nice and checked on us regularly and the food was great! I got the all you can eat crab legs and they were cooked perfectly and there was no delay with more. Just wish they had those tiny forks to help get the crab meat out. Women's bathroom was clean. Live band was playing which gave it an extra beachy feel. There was something questionable on the tv (not appropriate for kids), but I'm not sure if that's the restaurants fault really. Overall good experience and hope to return!

Great food and excellent service! They also have arcade games to keep the kids busy while waiitng…read moreto be seated. I highly recommend dining here!

One of my favorite bars downtown. It's a great place to go with a group of friends. It's casual and…read morewelcoming. On nice days they open the front windows so you can post up and people watch, or if you prefer to watch sports they have tons of TVs. They usually have a fresh batch of popcorn and on Sundays they have free hotdogs!

This place is a great place to hang with friends. I've been here five times, twice on pride bar…read morecrawls. It is a cool bar that draws an eclectic crowd. They have a variety of seating options, including some group-friend booths. On my last visit, I sat at the bar and ordered a flight of beer. Tony the bartender was very patient with my request for a flight of local beer with no IPAs or hoppy beers. He picked out: 2: Wrightsville Beach Orange Crush, 3. Waterline Kolsh, 4. Teaches Peaches, 1. Watermelon Dragon Fruit Burst. I was familiar with the first three and loved them. I jokingly refer to Wrightsville Beach Orange Crush as creamsicle beer. It isn't too sweet, but the Orange flavor is quite strong. The Waterline Kolsh is light and very easy to drink. The Teaches Peaches is one of my favorites due to its light fruity flavor. The Watermelon Dragon Fruit Burst was a wildcard in Tony's lineup. This sour was a refreshing way to mix up my beer tasting. My friend also got a flight and didn't like one of the beers he chose. Tony swapped it out for a different beer as soon as I told him and the new one was well-received. My favorite part of this visit was that Tony decided to bring me a sample of the 8. Firestone Walker Mind Haze, because it was a non-hoppy IPA and he thought I might like it. It wasn't my fave, but I really appreciated the opportunity to try something new. I snacked on free popcorn all during my visit. The popcorn machine is in the back. Also in the back are single-stall restrooms. Tavern Law has an A+ in my book because they have great local beer on tap and they are gay friendly.

We had a large group of 10 for a party. They accommodated our needs and were very responsive and…read moretimely even though they were busy to the walls the day we were there. The Hostess and our waiter were always checking on our needs.it sure has changed to a relaxing waterfront restaurant/grill/hangout. Would be back for sure. It does have outside seating to put your feet in the sand and feel the salt air, but it was 100° when we were there

Amazing food and great vibes. fun night out on the beach with drinks and great food at a great…read moreprice. the bartender and owner were super nice and checked up on us multiple times throughout the night. our waitress belle was so attentive and charming! great experience, everyone should come here. pet friendly!