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    Shagger Jacks

    3.9 (689 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    SHAGGER JACKS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Seafood pasta
    Lynne A.

    Came today with a couple of friends for the first time. Was greeted by three friendly people right at 11:30 when they opened. We sat inside. They got super busy as soon as we sat down we ordered the fried green tomatoes. They were a bit bland but tasted ok. I ordered the seafood pasta with garlic bread. It had plenty of scallops and shrimp and the sauce was devine! My friends had the haddock and said it was yummy as well. They have outdoor eating as well as a heated patio section. Decent sized bar too. Customer service excellent! Parking lot kinda cramped when it gets busy. I will be back for sure!

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    Gina A.

    Delicious gem located along main area of this beach town. Parking lot kinda small as is the inside of this restaurant. There's a bar and seated area for dining. They also have a pet friendly outdoor eating area that has its own little alcohol shack. Every person is friendly and helpful. We sat at the bar. You can tell this is a good place just by the interactions of their employees. Ordered two drinks and the grouper fingers. One drink was a rum based that I can't remember the name of, but it was good. The local Bloody Mary was great and comes with a smorgasbord of garnish. We are talking fried oysters, steamed shrimp, pickled okra, olives, celery, bacon, pickled peppers! All were tasty. The drink itself was fabulous. I like it spicy with horseradish, but this was good without having horseradish. Would highly recommend. Might want to tell them to add old bay or tajin rim of interested. The grouper bites - so not leave without these. You can tell they are beyond fresh and made to order. These are not frozen!! Overall a great experience that we enjoyed. Would return. Super super affordable and reasonable price!!

    Kimber C.

    We have been here many times. We always sit outside. The service is always great. The food is always really good regardless of time of day.

    Crab cake Dinner
    Amy M.

    Dog friendly, beach vibe. I got the crabcakes and hubby got the fried oysters. Both were good. Waitress was pleasant and attentive.

    B.E.L.T (a BLT with a fried egg)
    Carson R.

    We came to Shagger Jacks around 7:30pm on a Friday night and surprisingly there wasn't a wait, despite their being a ton of cars in the lot. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and portions were generous. They offer indoor and outdoor seating, which is cool. The place was hopping, but settled down quite a bit by the time we ate and left. Pickle chips appetizer was a strong choice. Also ordered the B.E.L.T (bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato) and it was on point! Kids meals were enjoyed as well. We would totally go back again!

    Two tacos (grouper and shrimp) rice and beans
    Elaina M.

    While visiting OKI we stopped in Shagger Jacks. Parking was a bit tight but we did end up finding a spot. We were greater by a friendly hostess who sat us at a high top table. There were various kinds of seating...outside, high tops, regular tables and bar seating. We had a couple of cocktails that were very good. The food was also VERY good. The blackened grouper was FANTASTIC. Best we've had in a long time!!! We also split a dessert that was very yummy. Highly recommend!!!

    Crunchy and juicy and plump!! Shagger Fried Oysters.
    Penelope M.

    Shagger Fried Oysters- crunchily satisfied my cravings for them. I seldom eat oysters, but I love them. These ones were plump and nicely fried, almost greaseless. The dip was of honey mustard, which was a good pair but I probably would have liked malt vinegar as well. Shout out to April, cheery and kind- the perfect personality to welcome us. So the following day, we did more orders for take out. They had two long patio tables outside that allowed pets.

    Fish Tacos
    Kimberly C.

    Awesome food! Caribbean Chicken is the stuff! Fish Tacos too. Burgers are big, beefy & tasty! Definitely recommend a visit.

    Sunday only breakfast menu

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    The grilled cheese was amazing fries were great there service is so good and great atmosphere

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    Nice atmosphere, extensive food selections and friendly service. Recommend highly! We visit this establishment often.

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    Ask the Community - Shagger Jacks

    Can they accomodate a party of 11? Can't get anyone to answer the phone and they don't take reservations.

    Yes! On the outdoor patio.

    Can you order takeout?

    Absolutely! Just call or come in to place an order, not always available in the summer due to high volume they normally end it at 6 on summer nights.

    Are there any gluten free. Items?

    Yes! We do offer several gluten free items! Just let your server know and we'll take good care of you!

    Hours for tomorrow?

    They are closed for the season.

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    Fizzy Jane's

    Fizzy Jane's

    4.3
    (81 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    I have been visiting Oak Island/Southport for many years, so I'm always excited when someone…read morerecommends a restaurant I haven't yet experienced. My friends told me they had a wonderful experience at Fizzy Jane's so my husband and I decided to check it out for a date night during our annual family beach trip. I'll be honest the exterior is not much to look out. While located right by docks and boats, the building itself looks pretty residential and is lacking signage. However, what a transformation once you walk inside. Lots of fun wall paper, neon signs, greenery, painted murals, and more to give trendy Instagram photo worthy vibes. It is a large place with lots of seating, including a separate private room for a larger party gathering. Lots of great cocktails to choose from. My husband got a paper plane (one of his favorites) and I tried the strawberry basil sour. They did not skimp on the alcohol as it was quite strong. I very much enjoyed the boozy fruit at the end. The menu is on the smaller side with only 5-6 options for appetizers and entrees, but they also do a handful of weekly specials. While a smaller list, honestly all of the appetizers and entrees listed sounded delicious. After much discussion, we settled on getting two appetizers, a salad, and one entree to share. The waitress happily said she would space the items out for us and decide which order was best for a progressive meal, I appreciated that! Overall she provided fantastic service all night. The Crispy Tuna (raw poke tuna over crispy rice with kimchi aioli, sesame seeds, jalapeños, and green onion) was a must order according to our friends who recommended the place. They did not steer us wrong! It was a great bite, the crunch from the rice, the soft fresh tuna, little heat from the jalapeños, creaminess from the aioli, and I added a little soy sauce on top for some salt. Yum! I was glad it came 4 to an order so I got to have two! Next to arrive was the Wedge Salad (iceberg, bacon, tomato, crispy onion, blue cheese crumbles, blue cheese salad dressing). Nothing unique here as it was the traditional preparation. You did get a lot of crispy onions which I liked for texture. They also did not skimp on the crumbles. You can add protein to their salads if you want for extra. In my opinion, the salad was overdressed, so a little bit of the crunch from the lettuce was lost. Honestly this is probably my only small gripe of anything I was served at this meal. My favorite dish of the night was the Duck Wings (fried wings with sweet and spicy gochujang sauce). You get 7 wings, all drums, to an order. The skin was perfectly crispy and the meat still tender. The gochujang sauce was divine. Perfect sweet and spicy balance. You will be licking your fingers as you want to enjoy every drop. We found ourselves eating the shredded lettuce/cabbage underneath the wings as why not it was dressed in the sauce. Duck is very similar in taste to chicken. If you like wings, you must order these! Final item of the night was our entree selection- the Shrimp & Grits (grilled shrimp and fish over grits topped with gravy, green onions, and hot sauce served with toasts). The catch of the day was red drum which is a nice white flaky fish. It went great in this dish. The shrimp were a nice size and the seasoning on the proteins was lovely. The grits were super creamy due to the gravy. I liked the extra kick of the hot sauce on top. The toast was buttery and crispy so the perfect vessel to sop up the grits. It's a heavier but satisfying dish, so I'm glad we split it. This amazing meal left us with no room for dessert. I am not gonna lie I went to bed early and slept hard that night as the food was that good. If you are coming to Southport, venture off the main drag a little and come to Fizzy Jane's. I will be back. They also do brunch, which I am excited to try as well next time I visit the island!

    Went to check out fizzy Jane's with the wife for date night while we were in Oak Island. What a…read moregreat spot! Awesome cocktails! Awesome food! Awesome service. For cocktails I got the paper plane which is which is a classic favorite of mine. My wife got the strawberry basil. For food, we started with the crispy tuna on the recommendation of a good friend. This was this delicious. Crispy rice topped with tuna and a kimchi salad served with a little bit of soy sauce, sriracha, and wasabi. Absolutely amazing app. We also got the duck wings with the gochujang sauce. This was actually better than the tuna. Not sure how but this was one of the tastiest things I've had in a long time. Crispy skin, delicious meat, amazing sauce. We also got the shrimp and grits which also came with some red drum. Grits were soft and perfect. The sauce that accompanied it was savory and delicious. The shrimp were plump. The red drum was tasty, served some toasted bread to sop up the sauce. Really can't wait to come back to Fizzy Jane's next time I'm in Oak Island.

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    Cute place. Great service!
    Cute place. Great service!
    Rhubarb cake (the only rhubarb was the jam).
    Rhubarb cake (the only rhubarb was the jam).
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    Tranquil  Harbour Restaurant & Bar

    Tranquil Harbour Restaurant & Bar

    4.1
    (344 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    Always amazing food and good service stays packed…read more Has a bar and a pretty good amount of seating

    We recently had dinner at Tranquil Harbour and unfortunately the food didn't live up to the…read moreexcellent service. Our waiter and the staff were all friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful throughout the evening. We started with the fried shrimp appetizer, which had far too much breading and overwhelmed the shrimp itself. The hush puppies were crispy on the outside but undercooked and doughy in the center. My husband and I both ordered the OKI Surf & Turf. The crab cake was the standout of the meal--flavorful and well prepared--but the filet tasted more like a sirloin than a tender filet. My mother-in-law ordered the scallops, which arrived undercooked and had to be sent back. While the kitchen quickly corrected the issue, the scallops that came back had a weird texture. We also had a Caesar salad and a garden salad. Both were fresh enough, but neither was particularly memorable. The garden salad included Asiago cheese, which overpowered the other ingredients rather than complementing them. $3 extra for each salad-- not worth it. The atmosphere was beachy and casual with tons of young families. The bar had an older crowd but fun. I would suggest that the bar should have a frozen drink machine or blender for frozen drinks. Overall, the service was great and the staff worked hard to make our experience enjoyable, but the food was disappointing and not something we'd go out of our way to return for.

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    Picture of the bar
    Picture of the bar
    Hickory Bourbon Salmon with fries and asparagus
    Hickory Bourbon Salmon with fries and asparagus
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    Loco Jo's Grill

    Loco Jo's Grill

    4.2
    (243 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$

    Wife and I had a quick trip to Southport. Chose Loco Jo's for our dining experience. It's a nice…read moreplace on the Main Street with its own parking area in a strip mall. Outdoor seating is available. Small tables inside and bar seating that was full. It seems the bar is a big hit. After reviewing the liquor menu, I see why. Some really good ones available. We were seated near the entrance at a small table. The server brought us water and took our orders after a few minutes. We ordered beef dumplings as an appetizer and we both ordered blackened ahi tuna tacos medium rare. The tacos come with chips and salsa. Our appetizer arrived fairly quickly and was great. As we were finishing our appetizer, our tacos arrived. From first glance they looked really good. Then everything kind fell after that. The flour taco shells were cold and looked store bought. The cheese was also similar to the store bought shredded Mexican blend. The sauce tasted like mayonnaise and ketchup mixed together. They use way too much purple cabbage with a nice portion of ahi tuna. The taste was ok. The cold shell and cheese kind of stole the flavor from the tuna. The salsa provided had a strange smoky almost chipotle flavor. I think. It left a strange aftertaste. We wanted to give this place a try. Not sure we'll be back. Our server was good. She was attentive and smiled. We still have her a cash tip that was pretty good. The restaurant has a great vibe and has a lot of regular customers, as evidenced by everyone greeting each other as they entered. Overall, I think three stars is fair. I recommend giving it a try, but not for tacos.

    I finally got to eat at Loco Jo's. Three of us had lunch here five days ago…read more It's a small place with several tables and a bar. It's pretty small, so I don't suggest going with a large group of friends. Our waitress, Allison, was friendly and attentive. There's lots to choose from on the menu, including lunch specials. But I ended up ordering the buddha bowl, which had grilled pork. I asked for the Thai peanut dressing on the side. I never know how drenched a dish could be with the dressing. The bowl included rice noodles, cucumbers, other veggies. It also had sliced jalapeno peppers, which added a little kick, but still mild. One friend ordered the dumplings and a Caesar salad, while my other friend ordered the lemongrass curry with chickpeas. She wished she had it with chicken. Everything was delicious and flavorful, although the sliced cucumbers could have been seasoned or pickled. I brought home my leftovers, which I had for dinner. There was plenty of grilled pork, but unfortunately, four pieces were just fat and gristle . The chef needs to trim the pork properly and keep the chunks of fat/gristle out of the dish. That was disappointing. There are other items on the menu I would like to try. Overall, a very good lunch.

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    Blackened ahi tuna tacos medium rare with too much cabbage.
    Blackened ahi tuna tacos medium rare with too much cabbage.
    Baja shrimp taco

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    Baja shrimp taco

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