Soul Flavor in Carolina Beach has become one of our favorite places, and tonight reminded us why. The atmosphere is unlike anywhere else around--guitars on the walls, old albums, photos of singers, and that easy soul-music vibe that makes you want to settle in and stay awhile. It feels relaxed, welcoming, and full of appreciation for the music and history. Soul music belongs to everybody who loves it, whether it's classic soul, Motown, or even a little blue-eyed soul mixed in. This place feels like it's celebrating that tradition, not exploiting it. Natalie took great care of us and gave us the kind of service that makes you feel right at home. I had the chicken and noodles, which were rich, comforting, and the sort of dish that would make your grandmother nod in approval. Mimi had the Tropical Tikia Marsala with scallops, shrimp, mahi filet, mango, pineapple, coconut rice, and it was outstanding--sweet, savory, and just different enough to make you wonder why more places don't cook like this. We finished by sharing the warm toffee pecan bread pudding, and if you leave without trying it, well, that's like walking out of church before the choir sings. Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. Soul Flavor is a Carolina Beach gem, and we'll definitely be back. read more

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Every time I come to the beach, I come to soul flavor because it is that good. I've been here about five times now and I've tried different dishes each time I come. Nothing has disappointed me. They do different takes on classic dishes and everything is executed very well. I love the fact that they're Alfredo sauce is not too heavy, but still very flavorful. Eggplant on my eggplant. Parmesan was very lightly breaded and nice and crispy. The restaurant can get busy on Friday nights and the weekend so be sure to get there ahead of time. Even though you might have to wait for a bit you can still get drinks at the bar in the waiting area! read more

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After a mediocre dining experience at a different local place, we were recommended to come to Soulflavor. The interior was very cool and decorated with famous black artists and icons and looked like a speakeasy. Very cool! Hubby ordered the fish n chips and I ordered the catch of the day, which was grilled ahi tuna with fried wild rice and shrimp. Both were delicious! There's no doubt that these fish dishes were more fresh than some other local places. 7/10 - For hubby's fish n chips, the coleslaw was too milky/too much mayonnaise. And for my grilled ahi, I wish I was able to get an additional fresh component, like green beans. read more

Soulflavor - fish n chips with coleslaw and fresh catch of the day special (grilled ahi tuna with wild fried rice and shrimp) - Bars Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

The food was great! The service was awesome and Gina was amazing. The ambiance was soulful and we look forward to our next stay in Carolina Beach. read more

Soul Flavor is a long time Carolina Beach favorite of ours. We always make sure to try the specials and have not been disappointed yet. The service was surprisingly a bit on the slow side this visit. We were sitting in the back in a corner table, and I believe our server had other big parties to tend to at the time. We get the best service sitting at the spacious front bar. All of the appetizers that we have tried here have been fantastic. My daughter always likes to get the beef strogonoff. I don't think you can ever go wrong with fish tacos at the beach. My husband enjoyed the flavorful jambalaya topped with snapper. Portions sizes are great. Both my husband and my daughter had leftovers to enjoy the next day. We will definitely be back next year! read more

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This was a 9/10 for me. Having never been here before, when you walk in it seems a little scetchy at first because of the ambiance, decor and yellowish brown dim lighting. But don't let that fool you. We were greeted with smiles and felt welcomed. We came on a Wednesday around 5pm. We were seated immediately. Our waitress was really friendly and we had no issues ordering and getting our food in a timely manner. The food here is ridiculously good! I opted for the pork belly with pineapple shrimp fried rice. The porkbelly was cooked to perfection with the crispy edge. The shrimp in the rice were plump and all of the flavors blended together well. The chicken wings had wonderful flavor. Personal preference, I like my wings fried with a crisp, these appeared to be baked and soft, but the flavors made them good nonetheless. My husband had the cajun fried chicken with asparagus. He enjoyed it, said the asparagus was the best he had ever tasted. I washed that down with a drink called the Chai Bella...umm, umm good, Vanilla vodka,chai,ginger beer and smoke. I'm going to try to make this at home. lol If I'm ever back in the area, I'll be back and I 100% recommend this place. read more

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Absolutely not. This place is stolen cultural ideas. Cultural appropriation in the most disrespectful way. From the James Brown pictures and paintings of a woman wearing her natural Afro, to sitting down and ordering deviled eggs that showed up looking like the most limp, flavorless, least filled, simple trailer park feeling eggs I've ever seen. Lifeless. A slice of olive with pimento on them and some shaken pepper? Literal pepper. That's a poor man's snack and absolutely should NOT ever be referred to as an appetizer. That alone and we were done. We left. Trying to call a place Soulflavor with literally ZERO soul and ZERO flavor--- I'm honestly appalled. The references and the pictures are the wall are someone simply stealing the Black culture and attempting to rebrand it with flavorless food. This place is a travesty. read more

This was our third visit to Soul Flavor, and it continues to be one of our favorite dining spots. We arrived early and were able to skip the wait, which is a smart move, because this place is popular for a reason. The atmosphere is a fun and funky blend of rock-n-roll meets hippie, laid-back, vibrant, and full of personality. It's the kind of place that immediately puts you in a good mood. We started with the deviled eggs appetizer, which we've had a few times before and absolutely love. They're always a hit and served with a lightly dressed spinach salad topped with pickled onions. That little side salad adds a bright, tangy contrast that makes the whole dish pop. Oh so good. For my main course, I had the special: teriyaki salmon with pineapple and rice. It was fresh, flavorful, and cooked just right. The original menu included bacon, but since each dish is made to order, I asked for it to be left off, which was no problem at all. It's always nice when a restaurant is flexible like that. The portion was generous and satisfying, so no room for dessert this time. The service, as always, was excellent. The staff is friendly, attentive, and seems to genuinely enjoy what they do. Soul Flavor delivers consistently great food, a cool atmosphere, and a team that makes you feel welcome every time. Highly recommend! read more

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We've gotten take-out a few times from Soul Flavor, but really enjoyed sitting in the dining room this time. Eggplant parm, salad with grilled shrimp, and fried chicken were all great. House red sangria was very good. I like the laidback atmosphere. Server Kyra was welcoming, kind, and professional. We'll be back! read more

Locals know the real deal and are gracious to share the info. Great cocktails, food was amazing and the staff is wonderful. I loved wondering around looking at the music themed artwork. read more

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Great find in Carolina Beach, that we wish we found sooner. They have weekly specials and the vibe is upbeat and cute. The service is top-notch and the food is absolutely delicious. We will definitely be returning often. read more

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We got to this place as a group of 6 people. It was over that 50 min till we got food on our table. (Not worth to wait) I feel bad writing this review, because I heard the owner is a very good person. I wish the service became better though! Am I mean the actual service, cause to say "sorry it took so long", "I will take care of you guys" with a smile it is sweet. But to forget the order.... Hm. So I asked dressing on a side, but got my Caesar floating in that sauce. We had to ask about straws. Table was sticky, which is one of the main reasons why I am sharing this review! I was wearing really nice long sleeve dress and I felt like in a cheap random fast food greasy place. The menu looked good though. And a waiting area with a couches and a bar. I've got special, scallops with a crab cake. I wanted to substitute the scallops, but our server said they usually don't do that but I will ask for you(she was nice saying that) But! She never got back with an answer and just brought the crab cake with the scallops. I was glad in the end coz scallops were good, and the crab cake was not my favorite at all! Also, not very fresh bathroom. I get it, it was dinner time, the end of the day. However, it feels like the owner doesn't want to hire more people, as he can't deal with all at once, obviously. Grateful for that experience. Don't dress up for this place. My cousin said the fries were good! Oh, and I had a bite of ribs from my father in law. Ribs were amazing! read more

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Be ready to be surprised if you have not been. The daily specials are a must try. Take a walk on CB boardwalk for a night cap. Cheers.

Was really excited about this place because I'd heard great things about it, and I was kind've disappointed. It was fine, but that was it. Average food and underwhelming vibes. Not a bad spot, but it was just decent. That's all. read more

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First off Parking - they have their own lot. There is an overflow right next to it. But be patient. If you have to wait for a table - the waiting area is nice and comfortable. Leather couches I could fall asleep in (I didn't, but could) For an appetizer, we had fried green tomatoes. It was the best I'd ever had. My wife said the same for her. For mains, I had Cajun Grilled Mahi Fillet, the rest of family had, Snakin with Poseidon (lobster), beef stroganoff, and the tofu tacos. Chandler, our server was great. Came to check on us at the perfect times. We ate here on our first night at Carolina Beach. Later, we heard from a few others - some locals, some travels - that we needed to be sure to eat at Soulfoods. Check! Fun atmosphere and great food. read more

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Absolutely fantastic food. Everything we had was on point. The sides - fries, greens, black-eyed peas, hoppin John - were flavorful and tasty. The crab dip, my husband and grandson devoured. They would have licked the bowl if we were at home. Beef stroganoff (tender beef, luscious sauce), chicken cutlets (pickle brine - so yum!!), and the shrimp tacos. All were delicious. Creme brûlée with fresh raspberries for dessert. Cool vibe, incredibly kind wait staff. Free parking. And if you have to wait (we did for about 15 minutes) there are comfy couches in the front to sit on. The chef clearly knows what they're doing and puts their heart into their food. If you're looking to walk away satisfied, this is your spot. read more

Food was delicious!! Service was great! The chicken cutlets and beef strofanoff were favorites. Highly recommend!

This place has an eclectic menu and a large board of daily specials. My husband had the burger royale, and I had the fresh fish tacos (mahi was the catch of the day). The food was incredibly fresh and delicious! I had a glass of wine, and my husband had a hard cider. We didn't try the desserts, but they looked great as they were served to other tables. Our server was one of the bartenders, and she was very efficient taking care of most of the room. read more

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The Land Pho was absolutely amazing!! I can't stop thinking about how good it was. Great restaurant all-around! Don't miss it

This place was so with cute with a chill atmosphere. Our waitress was amazing and she did not stir us wrong with what to eat. We got the ribs, which fell right off the bone and had great flavor. We also got the salmon fillet dinner , which was to-die-for! Crème brûlée was delicious as well! We will definitely be going back to try other foods! read more

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Food is absolutely unreal. In my opinion most consistent quality of any restaurant on the island and always great new different specials. The one thing I will say is their lighting in the main dining room is horrible. Please get rid of the fluorescent ceiling lights. They make it feel like a cafeteria. The pendant lights are awesome and make for great ambiance. read more

Their specials are always wonderful, including their special cocktails. When ordering off the menu, I love their fried green tomato stack with jerk shrimp on top and the brine pickled fried chicken or the fish and chips. And I've never had any service there that was less than stellar. read more

Cute place, with a chill atmosphere. We started with the fried green tomato and shrimp appetizer. It was well prepared with big juicy shrimp. For our entrées, we had the chicken cutlets and the fish and chips dinners, with a side of mac & cheese added to the sides that came with the meals. Everything tasted SO GOOD! We ended our meal with crème brûlée that was prepared exactly as it should've been- so incredibly smooth. Even the sweet tea was perfect! Our waitress was incredible- friendly and attentive. We will definitely visit Soulflavor again to try more of their menu options before we leave this weekend. read more

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Showed up Saturday night and the hostess told us an hour and fifteen min wait. Thankfully we found a place at the bar and placed drink orders. It turned out to only be 15 min but we were happy at the bar. Myself and bachelorette anniversary group of 4 girls split the friend oysters, chicken satay and paella! Oysters were a little heavier battered than thought, but we're good. The chicken satay was AMAZING! Fresh flavorful moist chicken and incredibly tasty sauce! The paella was slightly less flavorful than expected but still 8/10, would order again. Ambiance was dark with great bar lighting, wasn't too loud, super friendly lady bartender. Overall 9/10 would recommend and WILL return! read more

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Great fresh seafood dishes. The service was nice polite and prompt. We would definitely eat here again. read more

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Consistently great food and service. Fish Is always good, in fact, have never had a bad entree. Server Erin is incredible!

Great vibe in this restaurant. Great food being served at Soul Flavor great service we will definitely be back food is that good read more

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Soulflavor was really good! We tried the crab dip for an appetizer and it was tasty! There were definitely chunks of crab in it. For my entree I got the fish and chips and it was also very good! My niece got the chicken tenders and the ranch that came on the side was SO good!! Food came up fast and the atmosphere was nice. I suggest going early because it definitely picked up after 5pm. read more

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We have lived here for 6 years and just stopped in for the first time tonight and brought two family members, one who has major allergies. Our server Michelle who has worked there for TWO DAYS went above and beyond to ensure the allergens were reviewed with the kitchen (shoutout Michelle & kitchen staff for literally looking at the ingredients of EVERYTHING) What a wonderful experience and the food was amazing. Thank you so much SoulFlavor crew! read more

My friend and I ate here Saturday night and it was fantastic. The vibe is fun and comfy. Staff was excellent. Food was even better. There's food here for all types of eaters....carnivores, vegans, etc. etc. Real good food. Not the touristy fried same old same old food. My new FAVORITE place in Carolina Beach, maybe even all of New Hanover County.. . To the owners..... Thank you! read more

This place is still worth 5 stars! And now it's expanded so it can hold even more people. The cocktails were absolute perfection and they do not skimp on the liquor part of them. The app with fries and grouper and cheese and other things did not sound appealing, but it was delicious! Their ribs literally fall off the bone they're so tender. The steak fries are thinly sliced which makes them crispy not soggy. Their Mac and cheese was not as good as I remembered though. Cole slaw was good. Everyone's meal was great! The service was also superb. read more

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The best food on the island - bar none! Incredible ingredients, imagination, attention to detail, and the service was everything we wanted. My wife and I tried the homemade Moqueca (Brazilian Seafood Stew). It was out of this world with so many delicious, fresh seafood including mahi mahi, scallops, shrimp, and more. We were blown away! We also sampled the Grilled Crab Cakes special and were equally impressed. Moderately priced, quick/friendly service. We never felt rushed, but the pacing was perfect for us to get in and out in a reasonable time on a busy Saturday night. Highly recommended!! read more

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Everything was on point the soulful atmosphere the color scheme was beautiful, and the food was sooooo good I forgot to take a picture of the flash fried oyster as the name described they were gone In a flash !!, I got the tiki Marsala tacos didn't leave a bite left , if you love finding places that are nuggets of experiences this is your place ! read more

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This place is a must in Carolina Beach. The super hip vibe combines with a creative menu of reliable classics and innovative takes on familiar dishes. We had the paella and it was superb. The service was friendly and prompt. You won't go wrong at Soulflavor. Check it out! And you're welcome ! read more

We've been here numerous times and it's always good but this time we ordered off the special board I got the Cajun grilled mahi fillet with the crab mac & cheese and grilled asparagus, and my husband got the smoked black Angus strip steak with whipped potatoes bordelaise braised French green beans and roasted garlic burgundy Demi glaze. Everything was absolutely delicious.! if you ask my family, I'm probably one of pickiest people that they know and it was all so good! We catch fresh fish all the time and this was so delicious! Expertly prepared! And the drinks were amazing also! When you come to the beach, you have to try this place out! Thumbs up! read more

The service is first class. Standard menu has gotten smaller but the specials menu is now over the top. NY strip, jambalaya, fish and chips and pho were over the top. If you dine here you must have the best salad. It is the best I have ever had. The ambiance is good; warm atmosphere with a party flare. Don't miss this place! read more

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Yummy food! Great service! Quaint decor! Deviled Eggs!! Chicken Cobb salad with house dressing!! Pork Chop with collard greens and hoppin' John! read more

We ate at the bar . The service was welcoming and polite. All the entrees are delicious! Josh is awesome. We will be returning. read more

Very good variety of dishes and bartenders are so nice. I love the vibe inside and all the artwork. Will definitely be returning.

This place was great. I don't reservation place with two young children. We were able to get in and had plenty of room for everyone. My son accidentally broke a small plate, but they were very kind about it. I couldn't find a cocktail that was speaking to me, but they made some thing that really hit the spot. My wife vegetarian and the vegan pho was a big hit. Yelp previews always talk about the chicken cutlet and the mac & cheese for good reason. As long as we can get in early, we will definitely be back here. read more