Make this a priority on your list of places to dine while in this area. Just superb. They do have their own little parking area too so don't have to pay. They have a terrific waiting area as they are busy! They have a front bar and a back bar, as well as tables. We grabbed two seats at the back bar. Holly was our main server and she was a delight. Super friendly and attentive. She for sure added to the down home vibe that this place has. We ordered a margarita and another drink that was similar to a Manhattan. Both were great. Also grabbed a sangria that was good as well. Started with the chicken satay and it was great. Highly recommend this. Comes with 4 and the slaw and sauce were amazing. Ordered the seafood paella which was delicious and the burger. The portions are generous! Let me tell you that burger was one of the best burgers I have ever had. The bun - it was like a cloud. Maybe it was steamed? It wasn't heavy and it didn't take over the main star which were the two delicious patties with some fantastic cheese and then had caramelized onions with red peppers. This came with fries as well. Do not leave without getting this burger. It will ruin all other burgers you have ever had or will have. This is a no brainer! Get here. read more

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Soul Flavor never disappoints!!! All four of us were extremely pleased and happy with what we ordered! it was this Saturday of Memorial Day weekend so we were worried about getting in and how busy it might be in getting served! Our service was quick and efficient! We snuck in right before the rush around 5:45 PM our server Kyra was wonderful! Her timing was excellent and her suggestions were spot on! She was friendly, efficient, and just added to the great experience that all four of us had! My husband and I shared the mahi special and something called Crete Beets ( spelled on the menu beats); both were absolutely delicious! The mahi was prepared perfectly and had a nice light creole sauce which they put on the side for dipping and the crab mac & cheese was delightful with asparagus that was cooked on point; not overdone and not underdone which I know in restaurants is sometimes difficult to do. The crete "beats" was more or less a charcuterie board of roasted purple and gold beats with the most delicious whipped dip and perfectly seasoned and baked pita some of the best I've ever had with olives and cucumbers, and pickled red onions! I can't really describe the dip and apparently it's top-secret because I asked for the recipe! Our friends ordered the beet salad with extra beets; shrimp Tapatio and a bowl of the soup of the day. All were delicous and there was not a crumb or a drop left on their plates while my husband and I were still eating ours! The soup of the day was a potato jalapeño cheddar and it did not disappoint! this seriously is one of the few consistent restaurants on the island! I'm still dreaming about my food this morning! read more

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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Always a good choice when at the beach! Great service, great choice of food dishes and funky ambiance! 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

Soulflavor - eggplant parmesan - Bars Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

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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

Great service great food food coma in affect will definitely come back soon than later read more

Soulflavor - Cheese ravioli with white sangria - Bars Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

A great variety of dishes in a comfortable hip setting. Nice selection of tap beers. We had the pickle brined chicken and sea pho. Both delicious. read more

Agreed, so southern! They have excellent ribs and pretty everything on the menu is delicious! They even have fried green tomatoes! Excellent service and amazing ambience! read more

The hostess was incredibly rude after trying to verify if the restaurant was actually dog friendly (after walking in and seeing it was not- no I didn't have my dog with me). The listing on Apple Maps says it is. Just FYI. I was really looking forward to enjoying their food but I will not eat there due to the way I was spoken to by the hostess. read more

Soulflavor - Bars Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

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

The food was overpriced and not that great. This does not qualify as a soul food restaurant . Not much flavor or spices. I didn't like the general vibe of the place, nor the vibe of the staff. Do not recommend. 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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Great service; great food; solid jams-go first chance you get-you won't regret it. The food quality is outstanding and is anything but boring! read more

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The best food I have had on a night out for a long time. 100% recommended. Delicious sangria, amazing fried green tomatoes and flavorful yellowfin tuna. Excellent over all!! read more

Unique and delicious! So many delicious options made it difficult to choose We both had fresh catch special a tiki masala grouper with shrimp and scallops for dessert key lime pie Service was great! Definitely recommend read more

I rely heavily on Yelp when I get to a new place and want to try to figure out where to go to eat. Then I talk to local people and find out where they go to eat. Both things led us to Soul flavor. This restaurant should be on your list of places to go when in Carolina Beach. It was our best meal while here by far. I had a seared tuna on greens that was fabulous and my husband had the fried flounder with crab mac & cheese and that was also excellent. Service was spot on the place is very chill. Will be high on our list for our next trip here. Shout out to Alex, who was an excellent bartender! read more

This is one of our favorite restaurants in Carolina Beach. The food and service are amazing. We usually lean toward the daily specials and try to all try something different. Everything we have ever had was great! read more

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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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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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

The food was incredible and the environment was pretty cool, but the prices are a little out of control. $25 for eggplant parmesan. Ummm what? read more

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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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

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

Soulflavor - Ribs - Bars Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

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

Soulflavor - Fresh fish tacos with chips and salsa - Bars Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

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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.

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

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

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

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

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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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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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

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

Soulflavor - Nana Marie's Paella and grilled snapper with shrimp Veracruz - Bars Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

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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