We have been coming here a while now, and I will say this visit was the best one we had. Service…read morewas great, food was amazing, we had a reservation so we were seated right away, and we like the vibe here. Even though you are in a strip mall, this is a comfortable location. We started with an appetizer we have not had before and we really enjoyed it. Get the Crab dip. You get a hot, bubbly dish of the dip with some fried pita chips. Get some bread at the table too, so you can enjoy the dip if you run out of chips. My husband loved it so much he ate it plain. We got some excellent entrees this time. We had the Figure 8 stuffed flounder. Instead of the green beans and risotto, he got risotto cakes and sautéed spinach. Risotto cakes are really good. Nice and crispy and so tasty. We also had the lemon pepper scallops with risotto cakes and asparagus. We really enjoyed everything and our server was so nice. I didn't take a pic but I also had the handcrafted lemonade which is delicious. Unfortunately no room for dessert, but they have some yummy selections to try. We have enjoyed coming here repeatedly and do enjoy this place. We have had very few minor issues that were not deal breakers for coming in. As with any restaurant, they will have some minor flaws. Overall it is consistently good.

We used to love this place and to some degree I do because I order sandwiches with fries , and they…read morenever screw if up, but my wife orders the seafood dinners and the last 3 times we had to to return over done, underdone, or cold food and tonight was #4 and I know what happened they plated the soupy risotto, and the broccoli while the fish cooked so the sides got cold. They just have a miserable kitchen staff or lack of leadership at management level. It will be a very long time before we return, but Dan and Jason at the bar were amazing! It is a sad situation that the "seafood" meals are hosed up! 2 stars as my chicken sandwich was decent. So disappointing! Such a cute place

This little out-of-the-way place gets my vote for the best seafood in Carolina Beach! Everything we…read morehad was fresh, flavorful, and delicious--and the best part was that it wasn't fried. They do have fried options on the menu, but we chose the fresh, lighter choices and were so glad we did. The homemade soups were fantastic. He tried both the lobster bisque and the New England clam chowder, and we also had the spinach salad with poppy seed dressing--absolutely delicious! Then we tried the daily special: a blackened shrimp wrap with a side of garlic mashed potatoes. You could tell the potatoes were homemade, and everything tasted fresh and made with care. I honestly can't say enough good things about this place. I wish we had discovered it years ago! Hands down, one of the best places I've eaten in Carolina Beach in many years. We will definitely be back as soon as possible!

Service was great, friendly and prompt. Food was incredible and came out fast and fresh. We had…read moresome raw oysters and lobster bisque. The catch of the day was blackened swordfish and it was fantastic. My wife had the crab cake sandwich and it was amazing. But the part that I loved the most was my son's fish sticks. I half expected Gorton's for a kid but they came out, fresh fried fish and it was delicious. I ended up eating the rest of what he couldn't finish. This wasn't my first visit but it's been years since I was here. Glad to see it's still going strong. It stays as my top recommendation for folks coming to Carolina Beach

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.

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!

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.

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!

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

Great local spot for fresh off the boat seafood. Stopped in and they had a wide selection of fresh…read moreand local seafood.

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 .

Food was phenomenal and the service friendly. I could eat there everyday. I had eggs Benedict…read morewhich was incredible, my sister had (2) sausage gravy and biscuits and the portion was huge!! Omelette looked great and wow the chicken salad croissant would be my next item ordered when I go back. Try the Bloody Mary!!!

We came in on a very early Sunday morning before our beach day and it was already busy. We were…read moreseated right away and had a pleasant window view, which I enjoyed. It was 8:30am, so it was our first breakfast visit. We decided on the traditional. It is two eggs, choice of biscuit or grits, toast or potato and choice of meat. You also got some fruit, which I think was very small, but it was watermelon so I liked that. Food was good and came out fast. We liked the service and the atmosphere here. Love eating and then going right down to the beach. Always a plus for me. Cute place with a nice sized menu. Stop in if you are in Kure Beach. Prices are fair, too.

I love to visit places that feel like a friends couch and this place felt like that. I was greeted…read moreby this lady with black hair and glasses (didn't get her name) but she was the sweetest! I told her I had never shucked my own oyster she got someone that showed me how to do it. At this point I feel like a pro it was first time having steamed oysters and it was definitely a new favorite that malt butter sauce is heavenly. She constantly checked on me and everyone around definitely felt attended to properly. The music was even good as it softly played in the background. Overall I enjoyed the experience and I can't wait to come back again. I even got wings to go with ranch and they were both amazing omggg loved it so much. Thank you guys again for being so wonderful

I was a little surprised i guess. Didn't expect what I got from a chain, but very satisfied,…read moreordered the fried shrimp! How nice had fried shrimp everywhere so my expectations are always high! May sound weird but two things I check first! Cole slaw and tartar sauce! Are the fresh, homemade and cold! I hate when the Cole slaw sits under the heat lamp! Well a+ on both! Cole slaw was awesome and Cole slaw tasted homemade. Now the shrimp! Plentiful and perfectly battered and fried ( they call it calabash down here) was not disappointed ! I would recommend to stop by! Shout out to Morgan my bartender! Great Job and so personable! Kudos for making an traveler welcomed