Had a wonderful first experience here! It's a fantastic, roomy venue with a great casual…read moreatmosphere. There's something for everyone--from line dancing and pool to just relaxing and chatting with friends or the welcoming staff. This is the perfect neighborhood spot!

Nah bruh, to much political energy right when you walk in the door. I'm here on vacation so it's…read morenot great to see a business with any negative vibes from the parking lot. They are practically begging you to not come in the door. There are usually not many rules in the bar world, but two good ones the owner needs to consider would be to leave your politics at the door and no clocks inside. Or do it your way and cut your business in half.

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.

Lisa and Jen are the best bartenders. They are fun and make great drinks. You can find them either…read moreinside bar or at the tiki bar with a great view of the beach.

The Lowdown: Amazing ocean views, reasonably priced drinks, friendly locals mixed with tourists,…read morefun entertainment, and an all-around great beach bar atmosphere. Our girls' trip to Oak Island continued with a stop at The Lazy Turtle, and it definitely lived up to its name--in the best way possible. Parking is located across the street, and even though the place was packed the night we visited, there was still plenty of parking available. We didn't order any food this time around, but the drinks were reasonably priced, poured well, and exactly what we needed after a day at the beach. One of my favorite parts of the evening was the crowd. It was such a fun mix of locals and visitors, and everyone we met was genuinely friendly. It's one of those places where people actually smile, strike up conversations, and make you feel welcome. The entertainment was... memorable! The DJ was wearing a parrot on his head, so naturally I was expecting nonstop Jimmy Buffett, flip-flops, and full-on island vibes. Instead, he surprised me with a completely different playlist--but honestly, it worked! The crowd was having a great time, and so were we. They also tossed out free T-shirts during one of the games, and somehow I managed to snag one! I may or may not have celebrated like I'd just won the lottery. Between the ocean views, the lively atmosphere, the friendly people, and my unexpected T-shirt victory, The Lazy Turtle ended up being one of our favorite stops on the island. If you're looking for a fun, casual place to grab a drink, enjoy the view, and soak up the Oak Island vibe, this one is definitely worth checking out.

I'm not sure what I was expecting when I decided to start our day drinking here. I was actually a…read morebit surprised to find them open before 2 on a Tuesday. There was no one else there, but the bartender happily hopped up to get us some drinks. They had a bunch of liquor and canned beverages. Nothing on tap (I don't think they even had a soda gun.) My husband and our friend got a beer and I got a cider. Everything was wide open with plenty of outdoor activities like volley ball, corn hole, connect four, etc. Plenty of outdoor seating. And it looks like they encourage you do write all over everything. It was a beautiful day and the vibe hear was very chill and awesome. I was a little disappointed that this wasn't on the beach. Not even a beach view. We don't go to the North side of the island very much, but I would come here again if I was in the area.

He Said: A bar on this side of the island? Yes please. This is a great spot where you can sit at…read morethe bar, sit at some tables, or sit with your toes in the sand. Good selection of beers and I'm pretty sure they had liquors. We're staying nearer by next time to take advantage of this great spot. She Said: We don't stay at this end of the island very often, but we'll need to remedy that going forward because Tiki Bar is a Topsail treasure. Now that I've found it, it'll be impossible to stay away when we visit family here! Potty Points: 3/5 - functional and clean for what it is. You're not here for luxury potties.

don't be fooled if this is empty. SO FUN! was here in town and bartenders were great for helping us…read moredecide drinks. Nick offered us waters and he has a cute dog that does tricks.

One of the friendliest places for a drink in Downtown Wilmington. The owners and staff are the…read morebest. The ambiance is fun and the sunset views are great. On top of everything else, they make great cocktails.

Right by the water in Southport with outdoor patio seating. It's great on a sunny day…read more I ordered a Key West lemonade; it hit the spot on a hot, humid day. The food was delicious; I had shrimp tacos with coleslaw. Mmm! Our waitress was very friendly and very efficient. Parking is located across the street. Thanks for a great lunch!

A Southport must! It's super popular for a reason. We love the views of the water and the option to…read moresit outside for the ocean breeze. My favorite dish is their shrimp salad with a warm bacon vinaigrette, it's so unique but fresh and delicious!

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 .

Was a wonderful place when it was The Winds Resort.. was sold and a private company now owns it for…read moretheir employees.. lucky people... sure do miss this little gem... great food & lodging right on the ocean...

Cool little spot behind Peppertree in N. Myrtle Beach. Right on the beach, live music, and good…read moremenu. The bartender Jodi is awesome. Definitely worth checking out!

This is my kind of place. A diamond in the rough. TJ the bartender was great, incredibly personable…read moreand easy going. Was very generous and welcoming. Definitely stop by there and grab yourself a cold one on your way to the beach.

This place ranks among the best gelato I've had. Great flavors, great consistency, really…read moredelicious. Awesome atmosphere out back as well with games and a cute patio. Will definitely be returning to this spot every time I'm in town. Flavors we tried: chocolate orange, coconut, caffe, tiramisu, pistachio

Super cute gelato shop! Service was good and the gelato was very tasty - huge portions! The outdoor…read moreseating area in the back is really cute. Would recommend for a sweet treat while walking around Southport!