Awesome spot for some great seafood. This is chain, but don't feel like it at all. When we were…read moretold it was a chain, we were shocked. Doesn't give that feel at all. It's a small place with a long bar and some high tops. It was very busy the entire time we were there with people even posting outside for a table. We sat at the bar. The service here is fantastic. Super friendly and constantly checking in on you. They work as a team. They add to the vibe for sure. Ordered the Michaelada and a margarita. These were both delicious. The beer based drink comes with an oyster. Added hot sauce to it to make it extra spicy. The margarita was tasty. We didn't order apps as we opted for a boil bucket - don't remember the name. It came with oysters, clams, streamed shrimp, corn, and crab legs. It was $75 and was plenty for two people. There was an additional $2 or $3 charge for steaming the oysters. Didn't get a pic as we tore into the bucket. All was delicious. Would come again!!!

If you are looking for a good place to sit I would keep walking. It's Literally in the restaurant…read morename "Shack". It's small and Crowded. Friday night so it's expected. But hardly any standing room - it's cramped! We had to sit at a "community table." They said for 8 but more like 4 comfortably and 6 MAX. Lobster roll was not good. The bread was in what tasted like when you eat something fried in old oil. The lobster meat was ok. The mahi fish basket and wings were good. The waitress seemed like she didn't want to be there. So overall bad experience with ok food.

Our go to for fresh fish & seafood! Staff is very helpful giving tips for cooking and new types to…read moretry.

Drain fly infestation in the entire building that they won't fix. Not very sanitary for a place…read morewhere the food sits out exposed.

Great food and great service! Loved the lavender lemonade cocktail, lobster ravioli and the truffle…read morefries! Easy to make a reservation.

My friend and I stopped in for dinner in mid-October 2026. The scallops were delicious. The…read moredollop of sauce on the scallops contained cilantro, which wasn't suitable for my friend. The chef was kind enough to come out and offer to make another sauce for her. My friend just scraped off the sauce, but we were both very impressed by the chef's concern. Service was excellent, and since it was Sunday night and I'm a football lover, I enjoyed watching the NFL while having a delicious meal. We both highly recommend this restaurant!

Kirsten is absolutely phenomenal. We have had her as a waitress many times. Food is always amazing…read more Over all a great place!

Food was good, service was very attentive on a Saturday night…read more My husband had shrimp over pasta, and I had the Bacon Jam and Gouda burger. Do not skip this, it was outstanding! Sadly, I had chosen this restaurant because of the outdoor waterfront seating, but it was rainy all day on and off, so we sat inside, either a nice window view of the marina. lol g forward to another time when we can sit outside.

We had a lovely dinner here on the Tuesday before Labor Day weekend 2026. They are famous for live…read moremusic every night, and we had a great guitarist who played lots of classic rock and country, and took requests. We learned this location will be torn down on October 3, and a new one built across the street. The food was great! Because of the reviews, I decided to try the ahi tuna nachos. And because I like produce I also got a side of steamed broccoli. Both were delicious! The nachos were huge- I only ate like half before getting full! The broccoli was also delicious and I'm so glad I incorporated it. My husband enjoyed his fish and fries too! The service was good, and I would definitely visit the new location once they're open!

We didn't think we would get seated right away but were wrong ! The host was great and got us sat…read morein a larger room . The waiter came over and he was very nice and super helpful. Ordered some drinks and looked over the menu. Its your basic food but has some good options if your hungry. I ended up just getting some chicken bites and a drink I would come back for the atmosphere alone .

Everything was amazing. One phone call from Raleigh.... And Sam came setup seafood on the beach for…read moreme and my coworkers. He's very professional and food was amazing. Latonya

Love the concept of the takeout steam pot that allows you to make your own crab boil at home or in…read moreyour vacation rental. This added a special touch to our last night at the beach. Service was great. We ordered 3 crab boils which came in one small steam pot. We added an additional pound of crab legs because those are my daughter's favorite. Kind of on the expensive side for the portion, be we enjoyed it.

We were all looking for something a bit different and their menu had options for all of us. The…read morefood was phenomal. The snow crab legs were some of the best we've ever had. And the service was spectacular. Highly recommend.

Had dinner here over the weekend. My fried oysters were great. Not a large portion, but enough…read more The corn on the cob was a good idea for a side but mine was over cooked and rubbery. The locals seem to like the place and it definitely is a dive. But the wait staff is nice and efficient.

Great Food! To say they have Great seafood in a seafood town…read moreis something special! So many things are excellent.

Marie was patient with us newbies, giving us the rundown of the menu, where items were sourced,…read moreetc. great service! They say their Seafood Chowder is world famous....and I see why! It is the best chowder I've ever had! We had the oysters on the 1/2 shell, delicious!, the Tuna, seared, shrimp and scallops all cooked to perfection. Great atmosphere, we sat outside in the fresh air. Very pleasant!

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!

Convenient location with paid parking. There's outdoor seating (with the big fan thing - super…read morethoughtful for outdoors), indoor seating, and a small bar. We sat at the bar. Immediately greeted by a super friendly bartender who was also waiting tables. From the hostess to the food runner to the waitstaff... all super friendly and very attentive. Ordered raspberry lemon drop martini that was good (super sweet) and a spicy margarita of some sort - so so good. Highly recommend. Also ordered some type of tea drink that was okay. Ordered calamari that was yummy with a delicious Thai sauce. Got the Cobb salad with grilled chicken and the scallops (subbed fries for the rice) that came with a corn/edamame succotash that was great. The food was terrific. Very nice spot! Would come again.

The fried shrimp was cooked really well, and the shrimp itself tasted fresh. It paired nicely with…read morethe tangy cocktail sauce and creamy coleslaw. However, the biggest issue was the amount of salt. The shrimp was noticeably over-salted, to the point where my gums were a little uncomfortable afterward. My friends had the same complaint about their meals as well. If you decide to order the shrimp, I'd recommend asking for it unsalted and adding salt yourself if needed so you can adjust it to your own preference. The service was great overall. Our food came out pretty quickly, and I appreciated that everything was brought out at the same time. The atmosphere was definitely one of the highlights. They let us choose between sitting inside or outside, and we went with the outdoor patio on a cool summer night. The string lights, breeze, and relaxed setting made it a really enjoyable experience, and it wasn't too loud. This place is worth checking out for the atmosphere and experience, but there may be better food options nearby.