Cool experience! Think liquor store with an eclectic seating area both Janice and out…read more Located on main drag of beach town with paid parking only (even golf carts pay). This place is a vibe. All relaxation and good times only. The decor is great and will have you constantly finding new things to look at. It's for sure overstimulating in a good way. Comfortable seating outside where you have protection from the sun and cute lighting at night. You walk in and then go to a walk in cooler that has all the drink options. There's non alcoholic, beers galore, THC drinks (must be a big thing in NC), ciders, and some other canned concoctions. You grab what you want and head to the register. If you are staying and grab more than one, they have to hold it for you as your second round. You can only have one open drink per person. There is a $10 minimum on purchases. Once your drink is secured, you then find a spot to perch. There's indoor and outdoor options. It was rainy when we went and we were able to find a spot that was covered. This is a super chill place. Worth coming with a group or alone. You will be chilled! They do have bathrooms, merch, and some machines to play. Super nice employees too!!!

Huge walk in cooler full of beer, walk in and take your pick. Big outdoor sandy area with lots of…read moreseating and eclectic decor. Great staff.

The bartender, Sammie, was fantastic. She made sure we were happy at every turn: alcohol and food…read more She was attentive and personable the entire evening; funny too. Food... onion rings were not good, but they were taken off the bill. The paninis were great though!!

Stopped by the Tiki bar while walking down the boardwalk and waiting for the Fourth of July…read morefireworks to start. The little bar was packed with basically no seats available which made it quite difficult to get service or to order anything. Bartenders rarely look up to scan the bar or make eye contact with any of the guests. My husband got a glass of wine, which was good. I got the frozen strawberry daiquiri, which was tasty but I'm pretty sure there was no alcohol in it. And if there was, it was barely anything. Meh experience. Ambiance was fine as they had a fire pit which was great to sit around as the temperature cooled down.

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 .

Such a fun spot to go to! The food is delicious and so are the cocktails! Makes you feel like you…read moreare on vacation even if you're not! A must on the Wilmington list!

The Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar is a place I've been going to for years. Being right on the water, the…read moreocean view is fantastic, and I've always had a good experience--until today. Unfortunately, I feel the food quality has gone downhill while the prices have gone in the opposite direction. The food and drinks are expensive, and based on my experience today, the quality simply doesn't match the price. At this point, I don't feel it's worth what you're paying. The service was also disappointing. Our waitress seemed much more interested in being engaged with her phone than in providing good service or creating a positive experience for her customers. I found her attitude to be somewhat rude and inattentive, which only added to an already disappointing visit. It's unfortunate because I've enjoyed coming here for years, and I really like the location and atmosphere. However, I think I'll be putting my visits on hold for a while. Hopefully, the food quality, service, and pricing will eventually come back into better balance with what customers are actually getting. I'd like to see this place get back to the experience I remember and enjoyed for so many years.

During our three day trip to Carolina beach, we spent each morning at Crush and Grind getting "kick…read moreass service" from the rad dude at the counter! He really gave amazing customer service by greeting each person who walked in and remained chill even when the line grew and he was the only person working. We tried many drinks but my personal fav was the Seabee! If you like a sweet latte, I highly recommend this one!

Great service is always friendly and fast. They have bar service available, get a glass of wine or…read morea beer. I just like the coffee myself. We really like visiting here.

Everything but the baloney is made in house! Lol. The bartender was amazing! The vibes and music…read moreare pretty great. And the view to the ocean, made this visit perfect! The balogna sammy was mouthwatering! I forgot to get a picture of it . Had a few plain hotdogs for the little one and they were also very tasty! The house chips with their aioli, wow, they are a must. Get yourself a drink and some of their chips, sit outside and enjoy the view. It's all you need. Although, their pier was closed, but didn't ruin our time. 10/10 highly recommend!

Can I just say we found a diamond in the rough? The place was the OUTSIDE tiki bar on the pier…read more Awesome food & drinks! I am kinda wondering from previous reviews I read what happened? Completely blew us away and surprised us! The food was spectacular! I had a Mahi fish taco that came in 3. Best fish tacos I've ever had to date and in the Carolina beach area. The shrimp nachos were spectacular as well with small chunks of pineapple, good melted cheese, etc and a nice mix of purple nacho chips. My Bahama Mama drink was fabulous and our Pinã Colada was homemade -not from a mix. It was served with a small dollop of coconut cream on top and a delicate dash of nutmeg. Perfect! This little tiki bar was the best meal and highlight of our trip! Who'd have guessed?! Go there!!!

Sarah the owner was so nice! The bartenders were great! The ONLY downside was that they are cash…read moreonly & we didn't have cash but were able to get some from someone else in the bar. We were in town for a bachelorette party, we spent both nights dancing to the bands & playing pool!

This is a great local spot on the boardwalk, very welcoming and the locals welcomed us (tourists) -…read morejust know what to expect it's simple not fancy but you will enjoy yourself The drinks are basic yet very good - and the bartender Marine is adorable, sweet and on her service game. We were in for a bachelorette stop and she handled the crowd well along with the other patrons. The ladies room was very clean -also eat before you go - no food service

Located in main area of this beach town with a small inside seating area, and a larger upstairs…read morebar/seating (cool for fireworks or for listening to band on bandstand or just people watching), and a bar area with stools on the outside and inside. Service here was terrific. Just super friendly and very nice. They are always making sure you are good and are just striking up conversations. Very lovely environment due to the people. We only ordered drinks. They do have food though. We got the CB Blue that was tasty and you get to keep the plastic mason jar it is in. Also ordered a Deep Eddys lemon vodka and club that was good. They have tons of slushies (non alcoholic and alcoholic), as well as beers and many mixed drinks.

The food was fabulous. I was consistently impressed with the freshness of ALL the ingredients…read more Perhaps it helped that I wasn't sure what was in store for us when we entered with a large group of adults and kids; we were looking for a brunch spot, and were surprised to see a collection of couches and armchairs. It lent to a cozy vibe, and our terrorizer kids even chilled out a little. Highly recommend the flight of mimosa bombs (they were delightfully strong and equal to about 1 drink in volume!), and the all-you can eat brunch--but only if you want Diane to give you a magical experience with deliciousness coming out your ears. Bacon is crisp, FRIED CHICKEN PUTS CHICK FIL-A to damn shame, eggs were made with lots of yummy butter, the grill lends a nice char and toast to the sourdoughs and avocado toasts, the fruit in the parfaits were very freshly cut and prepared--the entire experience was handmade as we ordered, and any wait was WELL worth it once we got to chowing down! Diane was welcoming, extremely adaptable to our situation, and frankly cared about our experience. She might be a little overworked but; The rest of the town is full of the rudest service crews... Diane made me feel special. Love that woman!!!! Protect her at all costs! Lmaoooo

Loved the relaxing visit here. The boardwalk was awesome! Beach wasn't super crowded and the locals…read morewere so friendly. Shops DT were cute and fun dive bars to watch sports. Thanks, CB. xoxo

Such a unique place. This is privately owned and has a pier (part is closed off due to damage from…read morea 2018 storm), a restaurant, an ice cream shop/coffee shop, and an outdoor tiki bar. Not sure about parking as we walked here. It wasn't very busy when we got there, but slowly had people coming in and out. Lots of locals. We started in the High Tides lounge which is upstairs and has indoor and outdoor seating. Super cute decor. Had an Island Escape margarita which was absolutely delicious - no marg mix here! Just fresh squeezed juice and it was great. Also had a Mai Tai that was tasty too. Ordered a BLBT (which is super extra bacon - but also a ton of lettuce and tomato) and a fish sandwich of some sort (something local Carolina). The BLBT didn't come with a side, but you don't need one! It's massive. Served on toasty bread. Delicious, highly recommend. The fish sandwich came with pasta salad. Again, a healthy portion. The menu isn't extensive but you will find some great options on there!!! Bartender was lovely! Shout out to Amy. She was super friendly, helpful, and attentive. After eating, went outside to the tiki bar that was on the actual pier. Ordered more drinks - another marg, an orange crush (it's sweet), and an electric lemonade that was meh. Get the marg!! They even do frozen drinks which are great while sitting on the pier above the beach. Great scenery. Again, service was great. Britta and Haley were our bartenders. You can order the same menu at the tiki bar as you can at the lounge. Super nice to have options to move around. The pier even has picnic tables for larger parties.

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.