Excellent food. My husband had the shrimp basket with fries and I had the crabby wings. Both were delicious and we would definitely order again. Jeannette was our waitress. She checked in a couple of times but wasn't overbearing. The restaurant is bright and clean. Jeannette quickly cleaned off the tables as other customers left. read more

Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - Shrimp basket with fries - American Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

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Great service, great food!! Wish we were in the area longer to go back. I had a blackened fish sandwich, my husband had the crab cake sandwich, both super good. read more

We come here every time we are in town. What a shame. The food was not fresh and the burger was cooked to a crisp. I sat at bar and had a drink while waiting for food so not sure why it wasn't fresh. Was not busy and Friday at 445 pm. I hope they can get it together, a real shame. read more

Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - Chicken sandwich with crab meat - American Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

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tl:dr - Good vibe, but can have better for the price. Fails in execution on the food. It gets a just OK. I did really like the vibe....feels like locals are there and has a sports bar feel. Staff were friendly, helpful, and fast. I consider it kinda pricey for the overall taste/quality of the food. $13 for kids pasta.....come'on. Every dish seems a few dollars more than other similar tier places. Fried Pickles: Crazy good seasoning flavor. Something was off with the pickle chip itself....couldn't place it - maybe too soggy pickle not enough bite so was mushy texture. Tuna Bite: Also crazy good flavor and seasoning. Definitly over cooked even though ordered rare. So great flavor but super dry. Fried Shrimp: Great breading crunch, needed more seasoning and served with asian sauce. didn't think to ask for cocktail. Fries were so-so. Probably the item I would go back for. Kids Chicken: HUGE pieces. WAY overcooked unfortunately. Crabcake Sandwich: I did not like it at all. Way under-seasoned, undercooked with mostly a burned area and hardly any crusting overall, too finely shredded crab kinda-liquidy. Shredded iceburg lettuce instead of romain or butter. Had much better for same or less......really terrible for $19. Penalty for using credit card - which I have learned is par for the course, but I really don't like it when it's not that great. read more

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Really great service! Our waitress, Kelsey, was awesome. She had a full house and was checking and refilling drinks at all times. Food was really good. I recommend Ike's Tacos, very fulfilling. Family friendly place with really good v and atmosphere. read more

Visited with our family of 6. The slower service and smaller quantities prevented 5 stars. Cute atmosphere, typical beach vibe. Food was very good, but portions small considering price, but somewhat expected considering location. We'd visit again. read more

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New owner favorite waiter gone also what a change in the food no further comment , best wishes to the new owner

It was excellent last year and 25 until they sold it close all winter. Try it this spring in 26 recipes different recipes are all different Staff is still friendly, but the food has went down hill. Good luck to the new owners. read more

Was in the area for the day and saw this place when searching restaurants near the lighthouse. I was greeted quickly & sat at the bar. I got the crabby fries and an order of fries. The wings were great! Plenty of ol bay & crabmeat. The fries were fresh with the right amount of salt. While it was kinda pricey for lunch $34 before tip, it was a tasty meal. Definitely would come back when in the area. read more

Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - Crabby wings - American Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

On a family trip to Corolla we were looking for some good seafood, saw this place and decided to stop in. It's a smallish pub/bar feel but very comfortable. You could tell they get a lot of business as the staff were visibly busy but very accommodating. We were seated quickly and orders taken. Got Seafood nachos and 2 orders of the fish and chips. Fish and chips came out first and the waiter saw we didn't have our nachos (appetizer) so he quickly went back and put a rush on the order. The fish was lightly battered and had a nice crispy texture. Fish was flakey and delicious, prob one of the best fish and chips I ever had. Seafood nachos were an interesting twist. Could've used more seafood (only had a few shrimp and chunks of crab meat) but still tasty. read more

Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - Seafood Nachos - American Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

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Ate at Uncle Ike's during our visit in Corolla. We came late afternoon - before the dinner rush and they were still pretty packed inside with no indoor seating available for 40+ mins. We opted to sit outside for quicker seating and it wasn't bad but definitely humid in the month of July. We ordered the Crabby Wings, Fried Pickles, BLT steak Salad, Crab Cake Sandwich, Chicken Fried Chicken, and Kids Chicken Fingers & Fries. Everything came out hot and delicious and service was quick and easy. I definitely recommend this place for anyone visiting the Corolla area. read more

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Uncle Ike's is located in Carolla in a small strip mall with mini-golf, ice cream, pizza and a real estate office. Plenty of parking for the many places to grab a bite. Wait time was @an hour so we opted for the outside picnic tables. Being as hot as it was today, we decided on just 2 apps and hoped it was enough. Some previous pics did not give me the impression that it would be enough, but it was more than what 2 people could eat. Staff were very good, offering a bowl of water for my dog. They checked on us often making sure we had everything we needed. Was a nice place with good food. I'd go back. read more

Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - Crab nachos. - American Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

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TLDR: We definitely had an interesting experience and I wouldn't recommend it. LONG VERSION: We got to the restaurant around 7:00 pm. We got on the list and opted for the first available option. That would prove to be a poor decision... We were seated outside at 7:20 pm (took less time to be seated than anticipated, which was nice). We were kind of shunned into a corner with a picturesque scene of the waterfalls of Adventure Island. And later we found out it was next to the stray cat exhibit. I'm not much of a cat guy, but they were cute in a mangy alley cat kind of way. It started out fine. We ordered; we knew it was busy but it took about 30 minutes to get our food. Unfortunately, our starter came out maybe 2 minutes before our main course. "And at that point, they knew they'd been forgotten," said the narrator. It wasn't the worst but the fact that the stray cats were chilling next to us also brought unwanted attention of passersby. We quickly became a party of 8 a few times. Plus, the level of flies was quite intolerable. These flies were exceptionally aggressive (NC flies built diff)--they kept trying to kamikaze into our food with precise coordination. After the buggy bombardment, we opted to grab our food to-go and head out. Luckily, we found reasonable seating accommodations elsewhere, in a luxury mobile option. The amenities included but not limited to being fully air conditioned, padded ergonomic seating, fly-free zone, with a stunning view to people-watch, and a plethora of cup holders. Moronically, I forgot to request utensils and ketchup...everything was then eaten with a dusty spoon shank. The waiter was kind so I am not sure if our ticket tragically floated to the floor and was wisped away by the wind and made a journey to the trash. Maybe it was because I am Korean. Maybe we offended a beach mob boss with our lack of decorum... We may never know. I tried to reach out to the restaurant for a resolution. I was just left unread sitting in their DMs (I guess Facebook might be a dead medium after all) It just stinks to have a rough first experience like this. I think if we knew anything about the cats we would have opted to go elsewhere. Sorry cat-lovers (we did leave them a little crab chowda *Boston accent*) The crab cake was the highlight. And I would recommend the seafood nachos. read more

Delicious way to end our short trip to OBX. Service was great and the food came out quickly. I ordered the jumbo shrimp with sides of green beans and mashed potatoes. The shrimp was excellent and the sides were good as well. My daughter had the tacos with grilled tuna and she was extremely pleased. If we are back in the area, we will definitely visit again! read more

Our group of ladies had lunch at Ike's yesterday. It was great! Three of us had the fish and chips two of us had quesadillas and two of us had tuna tacos. Everything was pretty good. The fries were amazing. The oysters were fantastic. They could've been cooked another minute longer. We were sat under the AC and all had to leave to go get coats from the store next-door. Our Server was amazing Jasmine. Thank you for your amazing service. The fried pickles were delicious also. Y'all should check this place out. read more

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Had a really good lunch at Uncle Ike's! Started off with the crab dip, and unfortunately they only had chips and no pita bread, and the chips were stale. Our server replaced the chips, and they were much more fresh. The chicken strip basket was HUGE! Largest chicken strips the kids have ever had, perfectly breaded and the fries were hot! The shrimp basket was fantastic too, and the dipping sauce was perfect for the shrimp. Delicious. The mahi BLT was spot on! Messy, but delicious. Overall, quickly got seated, great service and the restaurant had in and outdoor seating! read more

Uncle Ike's is a staple location for me and my family when we go on our annual family vaca to the OBX. A small beach bar located in the Corolla shops with plenty of parking options and across from the sound side, you have to stop here for a bite to eat and a beverage! This place has been a spot where we meet waiting for our house to be ready, they host karaoke night which is a fav of ours and have the best firecracker shrimp we've ever had. It is one of my favorite appetizers that is always ordered. My entree was delicious - shrimp tacos! They are on soft shell, set on a hard shell loaded with necessary toppings. My husband had the shrimp Mac and cheese and the serving was plenty for one person, with a creamy sauce, he'd recommend it to anyone! The service has always been great and it will always be one of our fav spots in Corolla! read more

Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - American Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

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We sat at the bar and ordered the fried mozzarella sticks, house salad and fried shrimp platter. The food came out quickly and was fresh and delicious. The salad was fresh and the shrimp crispy. Milky took excellent care of us and we plan a return visit. read more

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Not the best food!! I ordered from the kids section and the chicken tenders/fingers were too hot!!! They burned my mouth!! Service took a while but it had good workers. We had to share food with bugs!!! It was very uncomfortable with the chairs! It was a wooden bench and on one side it didnt have anything to lean back on. Would not recommend!! Not coming back!! read more

My family and I visited Corolla this evening (06/18/25) as a party of 7. We were told there would be about a one-hour wait, which we were perfectly fine with. While waiting at the bar, the bartender mentioned that she could seat us at a nearby table. We double-checked with her, letting her know we were still far down the waitlist, but she assured us the table was for us and even brought us menus. However, about 5-10 minutes later, a host approached us and told us we had taken someone else's table. They made us get up, and we chose to leave. Poor staff communication, leading to poor customer experiences. read more

Server did great with our large party. Salad was delicious! Chicken tenders and blackened fish sandwich were mid. Flavor a little lacking for the tendies and sandwich. read more

Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - Chicken tenders - American Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

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Alright let me start with the positives: server was great! We had a large party and he was efficient and got all orders correct. Taylor Swift was jamming on the radio too. The food was honestly mid - sandwich was pretty good but fries were more on the cold side. The food wasn't too flavorful either...overall pretty decent for what was opened in OBX in December read more

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Our go to spot in OBX. Very solid food, huge portions and at a very solid price point. Crabby Mac and cheese is a favorite and the crabby fries (secret menu) is a absolute must read more

I rarely write a negative review but this is still bothering me. We brought up a food allergy to our server and he laughed in our face and told us that he is super busy and if we want him to check an allergy, then we will have to wait until he serves his other tables. We said yes, we do want you to check and he instantly got angered and frustrated with us. He was so mad that he walked away with a stomp and ended up tripping and falling. He came back to us 30 minutes later to tell us he has no idea about the ingredients in the food. We could not enjoy our food after that, as he was blatantly rude to us. We really wanted to like this place and I'm sorry we didn't. read more

We just arrived & was looking for a place to eat some din-din. All other spots stopped seating @8:30, super surprising for a beach resort but Uncle Ike's took us in like kings & queens! We were a party of nine & Miami (the bartender) was on point & Tiffany, our server who normally hosts, took amazing care of us!!! We had Grapefruit crushes, beer & wine to drink and fish & chips, fish tacos, wings, chicken sandwich, & crab cake sandwich for dinner. They were setting up for Karaoke & they guy that ran it was awesome too. All in all the food was delicious, the ambiance was fun & the service was outstanding. We will be back for sure! As always peeps, support your local small biz & Cheers! read more

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The food here was mediocre and expensive for what it was. We water there after the wild horse tour and kinda fell into the tourist trap. The fish wasn't good and chewy. Kids meals were way too expensive at $13 each. Do yourself a favor and find another spot. Way too pricey for mediocre food. read more

My friend recommend Uncle Ike's after trying their Crabby wings. Unfortunately, I haven't eaten seafood in over 2 decades but I figured that their other wings and dishes would be just as good. And wow, they did not disappoint. Their Garlic Parm wings were delicious!! The wings are basically drowned in butter, garlic, and cheese, so how could they not be amazing, right? I also had their Double fried chicken dish, which was just as good. I was pretty full by the time it came out, but their mashed potatoes were addicting! Definitely recommend this place! read more

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Bartender was inattentive. Forgot key items for our order and spent more time talking to others than waiting on her customers. Perhaps her pregnancy was keeping her from talking care of others‍ read more

Great service, delicious food, & outstanding atmosphere. The wait wasn't as long as projected to get a table.

We ordered this food to go and we were really happy with it. I can't give 5 stars because we didn't eat inside. We ordered the mixed grill and the tuna and steak were cooked perfectly. I loved the different sauces with our appetizers. (Scallops and fried pickles). I was also happy to see they had homemade mashed potatoes and fresh green beans....most restaurants don't do that anymore. Thank you read more

Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - Tuna steak rare, filet mignon medium rare, shrimp, mashed potatoes and green beans. - American Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

We found this place because it was near the Wild Horse Adventure Tours and we had heard it was good. We had a large party and everyone loved their selections. The wait staff was really great - we got the luck of the draw and had Sarah, she was beyond amazing!! Fun bar area and outdoor seating. Would definitely visit again! Enjoy! read more

Incredible friendly place, handled our dinner party of 17 with no problem. Adam C might be the best server in all of the world. Great memory, fast, and accurate. Food was very good, not great, beach food. Fish tacos are fantastic and a very long drink list. Really enjoyed ourselves here. read more

Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - Bar area - American Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

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My sisters, mom, and I dined here last week on our family vacation and it was a great experience. Very relaxed atmosphere with very cool decor. The staff was friendly and attentive. The food was excellent.. we had the crab dip and fried pickles as appetizers and they were both delicious. I had a crab cake sandwich- also delicious, with lots of crabmeat and little filler. Yummy!! read more

Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - Crab cake Sandwich and Fries - American Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

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Quick service, yummy drinks, good food (I had a salad, my parents had the mixed grill platter), nice staff. Wish we were able to sit outside but other than that, it was a very nice lunch experience! read more

Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - American Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

Definitely a great spot to drop into for a drink and an app. Even looking around, it seemed as if the entrée portions were great too. We had the app special blackened tuna. Fresh, delicious, and a large portion. I loved their freshly squeezed fruit options for our cocktails. read more

Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - Blackened tuna bites. Yum! - American Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

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My party of 7 had a short wait but there are a few shops around to entertain ourselves so that wasn't an issue. Once seated the staff was very pleasant and took our order fairly quick. The only issue we had was fairly significant but was corrected. The food took a long time and when it arrived most of them were cold. The 3 meals we sent back had cold mashed potatoes, beans and the steaks were over done. My guess, being in restaurants for my early years, was the one very hot meal got forgotten, dropped, or whatever and they held up the rest to catch up. So instead of having one meal come out late and comping just it, we had 1 hot meal, 3 warm meals and 3 freshly remade meals and they took 50% off the whole bill. The food tasted great, the staff was very nice and we will go back. My opinion it was a poor decision to try to get it all out together but it's easy to see that from my chair. read more

Initially, we were the only ones in the bar so I figured our order would come out right away. Our waiter was mildly suggestive with menu options. I noticed however the other waitress was extremely attentive to her tables throughout the patrons' dining experiences. We were not given any utensils just napkins and a few plates when our order arrived. I ordered the crabfries and wings, which the crabfries were luke warm and hard. Wings lacked seasoning and were fried too hard. The only thing nice about this dining experience were the clean bathrooms. read more

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We were there for lunch on a Sunday. There was only one vegetarian option, a house salad. The family enjoyed the shrimp and fish. Our waiter never came back to refill drinks. It was a bit loud with the music, which was not my favorite. read more

Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill is a full bar and restaurant in the Corolla Light town center. The food and service was top notch. Their fish tacos were massive and delicious, clam chowder was great, and drinks even better. They've got TV's all over for a variety of games to be watched. Highly recommend stopping by Uncle Ike's when in Corolla! read more

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Horrible service!! The waiter came outside and told us all the negatives (what they were out of) and that was just the start. After we gave him our drink orders (some alcoholic), he made a nasty comment about us being disappointed about the negatives. Then when he brought the non alcoholic drinks out first, he made another nasty comment about the alcoholic drinks we picked and walked away. My group then decided this establishment didn't deserve our money so we went inside and gave that waiter money for the non alcoholic drinks and said we weren't staying during to his shitty comments. read more