If you're looking for a relaxed, welcoming place in Carolina Beach, we had a terrific experience at The Spot Bar & Kitchen. We arrived around 4:30 and beat the dinner rush, which gave us a beautiful evening outside. From the moment we sat down, it felt less like going to a restaurant and more like coming home after a long day at the beach. Our servers, Abigail and Allie, were both wonderful--friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome. Service like that is getting harder to find these days, and they deserve a lot of credit. We started with the fried okra, and there were barely any left by the time I thought to take a picture. Crisp, hot, and some of the best we've had. The Black and Red wings were excellent too--full of flavor with just the right amount of kick. The fries were seasoned and cooked just right. The outside seating has a great atmosphere, and even the little details stood out. The place was clean, including the restroom, and seeing their 97.5 sanitation score posted proudly gave us even more confidence. They even had a Venus flytrap outside--only in Carolina Beach can a restaurant have its own bug patrol on duty. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. We'll definitely be back. read more

This place was bangin!!! The wings were some of the best I've ever had and the vibe was perfect. Everything we ordered was delicious and we had zero complaints. Fun and friendly servers and the food came out super quick! Will definitely return when I am back in this area! read more

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My husband and I both ordered off the specials menu, and that was a great move. He got the chicken cordon bleu and I got the steak wrap. Both came with the most amazing fries that I can ever remember eating- we talked about these fries for the rest of our trip. The steak wrap was unique and special and I enjoyed it so much. The service was lovely. The "reverse osmosis" water was good. Highly recommend! read more

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Nice casual lunch spot with typical bar food and sandwiches. There's a $1.50 charge for table water as they have a reverse osmosis system to provide clean tasty water on this island peninsula (it's worth it!) The decoration is casual beach theme, very fitting and attractive. Service was attentive and knowledgeable. Parking is easy, this is a great stop if you are headed to the Carolina beach boardwalk! read more

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Stopped here for lunch when staying in Carolina beach. It's not a far drive at all from the main Carolina Beach area. Walking distance for some but it was a hot day so we drove. We got seated quickly. They do charge for water. We both got the specials and it did take a little time to get or food. I got the chicken cordon bleu with the fries and my wife got the steak wrap with the fries as well. I'm not usually a steak fries kind of person but these fries ruled. My sandwich was very good and my wife really liked the steak wrap, but the real surprise were the fries. This place is pretty laid back with and seemed like more of a mix of locals than anything else. They have a private lot for easy parking with your golf cart or car. read more

Nice outdoor lunch on Kure Beach - inside & outside seating on the main drag & nice menu. We ordered the Mediterranean shrimp pita special & the flounder po boy. Service was friendly & quick, both items were delicious. No pics this time but we Will definitely return. read more

The Spot - New American Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Delicious fresh scallops cooked to perfection with a beet purée and baby asparagus! I love when they have healthy choices on the specials board!!! normally I just get the black and red wings with broccoli which sounds like a weird combination, but both are always so good! I also love that I can get house wine that's decent for only five dollars and the service is always friendly! read more

Great outside deck and service. We popped in for a cocktail and enjoyed the nice selection on the drink menu. I wish we hadn't already eaten lunch or we'd have dug into some of the options on the specials menu. read more

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Just ok. Service was good. Chill atmosphere but just ok. We were really hoping for more due to the good reviews and recommendations

Great burger and wing spot in Carolina beach. The wait staff split the tables so there was always someone to help! The place itself is very cool- very much a beach spot! Great outdoor patio! read more

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Excellent service! Really enjoyed the grilled shrimp, hush puppies, and their chicken tenders. Great spot for a family meal with the dog too! read more

DO NOT ORDER THE MAHI MAHI SANDWICH! They will tell you it's fresh and you will believe them, but what you get is a pre-frozen triangle fish formed patty that is DENSE & DRY. Never tasted something so bad. Sadly both me and my best friend ordered the same exact thing and they looked and tasted exactly the same, like crap. We took 1 bite and we started chewing and chewing and chewing and then we looked at each other with the same looks on our face. I had to spit part of mine out, but what did get through is now stuck in my throat, so I drank lots of their water, which tasted like it was fresh from the sewer, but I had to....to get the fish down. We both are not the type to say anything, but this was AWFUL. So we returned it, and their excuse was "it was dry because there was no Aioli" on it. We laughed at that one and said theirs no Aioli that'll make that pre-formed Fish less DRY & DENSE, I mean.... me and my friend have been on this earth for over 50 years (100+ combined years) and so you could say that we know a few things. I was shocked when the manager stated said would ONLY charge us HALF? I mean, I was embarrassed for THEM that this is what they chose to send out to us, to represent the restaurant, but now we had to pay $21.00/each to endure the bite of an awful fish. So we didn't want to fight or buck their system and just PAID, so I just want to make sure to warn everyone else that is contemplating eating at this place. The nachos were nothing to write home to Mom about, it seemed to lack the cheese part. I hope this Review helps you in your lunch/dinner decision, so that you and your family don't waist your hard earned money like we unfortunately did. We sat outside.... The ambiance was nice, had great vibes and music. I'd come here for a canned adult beverage, but NOT to eat. I only give HONEST and TRUE Reviews from the Heart. Thank you for taking the time to read it. read more

The Spot - The Non-Cheesy Cheese Nachos - New American Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

This location offers inside and outside seating. The inside can get really hot the closer you get to the kitchen. But also very tight fitting area. They had plenty of TVs to watch to keep customers distracted. Ambiance 2 out of 5 They have really nice bathrooms being single parts. 5 out of 5 Service: the wait staff was very nice and had a welcoming vibe. But we did not have 1 waiter and had many people ask us the same question a couple of times. But over all appreciate this as they did an amazing job making sure we where taken care of. We did have 1 problem after waiting 30 mins we found out the food tickets did not process to the kitchen. Took us 1.5 to 2 hours to leave. Some people may like a slower sit down location but during a lunch rush and just wanting to get back to the beach this isn't what we where looking for. Also please note this is not the fault of the server or kitchen staff but as a whole. They where super awesome and gave everyone in our section chips and dip that did softened the blow. Service rating this is a whole being kitchen, management, and waiters 3 out of 5 Food: they had a different selection of food. Burgers, seafood, salads, wings. It was a little all over the place the feels were mixed with bar food and seafood I think I miss understood the atmosphere of the menu. I got the kids grilled cheese with seasoned fries. Simple can't mess it up but also bland. Mahi-mahi with fries. The fish had no seasoning and was a long piece of fish. Kinda wish it wasn't on a burger bun but more of a longer piece of bread to not make it so awkward. And last meal being the fisher man's delight was blackened; this too also tasted very bland (at this point I was worried we might have covid....we don't). Also heads up water does cost $1.50 for "reverse osmosis". Food 1 out of 5 Over all we had high hopes and I really think this is just a 1 time mess up after the 30 mins ticket hold and rush to get the food out from that point. Would like to go back and give them another try on a slower day and time! But would not recommend to friends to go there. read more

Setting a new precedent! They charge $1.50 for a cup of water. No it's not sparkling. No, not bottled. It is RO water. Ok so you have a restaurant at the beach and have to filter your water. I'd think your menu prices would cover that. First time in my life I've ordered tap water and had to pay $1.50 each water. The Spot, bad way to handle your costs. These are built in costs that you need to absorb elsewhere. Charging 1.50 costs you much more than you think! Disappointed. read more

The Spot - Cost of tap water. - New American Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Hard to say anything positive about this place. Food quality has diminished. The service is 'odd'. I am officially a hard pass for now on. I used to be a huge fan.... no more. read more

We really enjoyed The Spot tonight. Drinks, Apps, and dinner were great. The service was wonderful. We appreciated Tobi, Jack and all the others who took great care of us. read more

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We have been to the Spot no less than 50 times. This is a great spot but.... $14.95 for 8 chicken wings and $9 for a Tropical Lightning beer. I am a long time fan and first time critic. I know about inflation but the prices on those two items are exorbitant. We won't be back for a while with those prices read more

I placed a go order and ordered the Portobello sandwich. Wow! The sandwich had so much flavor and the portobello was cooked to perfection. Highly recommend ordering it. The staff was friendly. They have a small bar, and indoor and outdoor seating. read more

The Spot - Portobello Sandwich - New American Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

We had dinner outside with our dog one early evening at The Spot while visiting Carolina Beach. The outdoor patio is spacious, covered, and comfortable. Our dog was welcomed, and had plenty of room to lie under our table. I tried the La Playa shrimp pita special, and my husband had the blackened mahi burger. They used four or five large shrimp in my pita that were perfectly cooked, and I enjoyed the red pepper aioli. My dish came with fries, but I opted for coleslaw instead. The pita was too big and thick for me, however, and it was kind of hard to eat without falling apart. My husband enjoyed his flavorful mahi burger. While we don't usually listed to county music, they played nice country hits on the outdoor patio that even we enjoyed. Definitely sit outside if there's room--even if you don't have a dog. Their outdoor patio is one of the best for comfort! I am not sure I would return, however, because I felt their food prices were too high for what you got. read more

The Spot - Mahi burger - New American Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

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What a great find for a beach town outing! Great food, local atmosphere, staff extremely friendly and helpful! We especially liked the flounder platter! Super delicious. Fast service, even though busy. If you want a new favorite drink try the SHIPWRECKED! Super blend of rums,pineapple, orange juice and grenadine.If you have two, the ship may not be wrecked, but you will be great selection of draft beers too. Overall a very enjoyable lunch! We will be back. DEF read more

Real good fried seafood. Friendly waiters and waitresses Customers seem to be having a good time.

Specials are great, local vibe is strong, and food is good. Mid-Island CB places to eat are few and far between. Free parking and easily walkable for many. read more

Stopped here on a bike ride. Great food, pretty fast and friendly service, and nice breeze outside. Great spot

The name says it all- This is a great beach bar! The drinks, staff, and atmosphere are great and really make you feel like you're on vacation. Their margaritas are delicious and they also have a nice selection of craft beer on tap as well as cans/bottles. In terms of food I suggest not even looking at the menu and simply going with one of the numerous blackboard specials. Be sure to save room for the homemade cobbler with ice cream for dessert- like the name says- it hits The Spot! read more

The Spot - Marsala Mushroom Bacon Swiss Burger/ usually not a steak fry fan but there's were great! - New American Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

great daily specials last night! Surf and turf and grouper wrap with dragon fruit salsa very good

Great local restaurant in Carolina Beach with awesome food, specials and great people!

Stopped by here to grab a bite to eat for dinner and drinks. The food was 10/10 and service was good too. A great place to come for a drink and food. read more

The Spot - Flounder basket and shrimp basket with hush puppies and butter, coleslaw and fries - New American Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

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The lady and I came here bc we were parked across the street at the beach.. randomly walked over & got the grouper wrap.. dude. We did not expect anything to be so delicious. The perfectly crisp plantains & the grouper looked as delicious as it tasted. Cant say enough. Lady & I split it. We were in awe. Come here & hang. Get some food! read more

We went with a couple of friends and sat outside. Everyone seems to know everyone and looks out for each other. Had drinks, appetizers, and the meal. Cannot even tell you all we got, but it was all good! Service was great. Fun place to be. Always check out their specials. read more

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Service was great! Food decent however to pay for water is a complete utter joke Tap water will costs you here $1.50 lol Tourist trap don't go. read more

We chose this place simply because it was within walking distance of where we were staying on vacation. While the menu is pretty standard for choices, their daily specials are the ones you really want to look at. We sat outside during the storm but didn't feel like it ruined the visit since it was so well covered. Food was good, service was good, definitely recommend. read more

We found this place by driving around. The restaurant landscape at Carolina Beach has changed over the years. Deck House is gone. Easy parking on a Tuesday night. We sat outside on the deck and never went inside but service was very attentive. I got the Mahi sandwich and my wife got the fried flounder. Pimento cheese with Naan bread for appetizer. Good portions and very tasty. Steak Fries. Good drink selection. It was fun to sit outside and people watch but no view of the ocean. Our only issue was pay at table device and you can't see your receipt. Next time we will ask. Check it out! read more

This a great "SPOT" for a great lunch or early dinner. Very casual, nice outside seating. Food is great, with daily specials. Nice Beer Menu also. Service is very good with friendly staff. Highly recommended for a great local experience! read more

For the first dinner of our quick family vacation, we decided to stop by The Spot. We weren't at all disappointed! The outdoor seating on the patio was comfortable. There were a few flies, but we were outside so that wasn't a deal breaker. If the floor fans were pointed more directly at us, it wouldn't have been noticeable. The food! That's the whole reason we go to restaurants, and this food was outstanding. The calabash style fried flounder and shrimp were great. The hush puppies... If you don't order any entrees, just please try the hush puppies. They're quite literally the best we ever had. One kid got the chicken tender basket and the other kid got the burger. Everything was well prepared, well seasoned, hot, and fresh. We had no room for dessert, but that's a good thing. Service was great as well. Several different wait staff visited our table to make sure we were satisfied. Drinks were brought quickly -- and the beer selection was great whether on draft or in a can. Truly grateful for a great meal! read more

The Spot - Calabash style flounder basket with a few of my husband's shrimp. - New American Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

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The spot has some seriously underrated food! We went there for lunch today and everything was amazing & portions are huge. The menu is a on the smaller side but they usually have 3-5 daily specials on top of that to choose from. They have also added a lot of additional patio seating since the last time I was there! My only thing, which is not their issue is the colored umbrellas cast a not so pretty tint on the food pictures read more

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Staff are very very friendly. Have always been treated well. Alas... WAY TO EXPENSIVE FOR WHAT YOU GET - There are MUCH better places on the Island to get SIGNIFICANTLY better quality food for less $$. Go down two more blocks to the Ocean Grill Tiki Bar! We paid $72 including a good tip for two salads, 7 lil hushpuppies (so like a $1 a hushpuppy) and wings. And we got juice not even any alcohol. I was so confused, and it left a bad taste in my mouth as a local. read more

I was really impressed with The Spot! The service was awesome and our server was super helpful. The food was fresh and had great flavor. I was really surprised that they actually used real steak in the pita and it was cooked right! Overall I would definitely come back and would recommend to anyone in the area. read more

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Turned off as soon as we were told they charge 1.50 for WATER. Food average at best...they seem to charge for everything "extra" (balsamic on flatbread was 1.00 extra!). Absurd pricing for mediocre food. Would not return or recommend. read more

The wings are great. I got the loaded nachos with the grilled chicken and I added some of there bbq sauce. Something I would order again. The cocktails are good. And with the chefs specials you usually have alot of choices. read more

Best little restaurant/bar in Carolina Beach. They have great specials, an attentive staff and the owner is a pretty decent dude