This was a delightful surprise! The restaurant is huge. I think I counted three bars. They do a lot…read moreof business but our service was fantastic. Loved the vibe. Casual with amazing food and drinks. We ordered the Shrimp Nachos. OMG, the platter was piled high with crunchy homemade tortilla chips layered with actual real cheese (not cheap "cheese sauce") lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeños, banana peppers, avocado, and a generous amount of shrimp. If you see a chip with a bubble-those were my favorite. So delicious and could have been a meal for both of us to split. We also got The Gaff and it was absolutely delicious. The French fries are house cut and they were fantastic. Our drinks were great. Our server was attentive despite it being really busy. We will go back again this week while we're here.

Returned in 2026-- same hostess as last visit but this time she smiled. A live band played on the…read moreskirts of the outdoor seating area (basically, the parking lot). Inside, the music was dulled until the door swung open. Service was prompt and friendly. Dinner entrees included puppies (again), citrus tuna (again), parm encrusted Mahi, and two NC shrimp and grits. The citus tuna salad was just as good as last year, and the parmesean Mahi was flavorful (especially the tomatoes!) and worked very well with the bed of risotto on which it was served. Both who selected shrimp and grits were pleased but noted the grits were thin (soupy), but tasty! Even though our party claimed to be full, there was zero difficulty knocking out a basket of funnel cake fries. Gaffer's is fast becoming regular territory on our visits to the island.

This shop is close the water park and public beach parking close to the bridge end of the island…read more It has a good selection of frozen slushie alcohol drinks which my wife really enjoys. The hours are a little weird so you need to either check the hours on the door or expect to find them closed. I think when we were there they were closed M-W. THere is plenty of parking and the drinks bring us back

Beachside on Emerald Isle: A Slice of Paradise!…read more After a day of sun, sand, and pretending I could surf, I stumbled into Beachside and found my new happy place. The frozen margarita? Absolute perfection - like a beachy, boozy kiss from a margarita-loving mermaid. Chef's kiss indeed! Shout out to the beach yoga crew - nothing like a little downward dog at 8am to justify that 5pm margarita. Check out Isle Sol Collective for the yoga schedule with the best teachers around. It's donation-based and just a minute from the west side beach access. Trust me, you'll earn that drink! The locals at the bar? Hilarious. They should start charging for comedy hour - I haven't laughed that hard since sunscreen in the eyes at high noon. And the staff? Pure sunshine wrapped in tank tops and flip-flops. 10/10 - would recommend this spot to anyone looking to end a perfect beach day with a perfect margarita. Cheers, Beachside!

Hard working bartenders! Headliner bands! Great outdoor space when it's not cold and rainy. This is…read morea popular night spot. Not much of a dance floor when it's crowded with people of all ages. Did not see any food.

Awesome vibe. A lot of fun, very busy. I would highly recommend checking it out. Live bands make it…read morea great experience

Great beach bar with great entertainment. Open year round. The Eclub does a lot for the local…read morecommunity. Always something going on.

I have came here quite a few times to play pool. Love the $4 beers (Pernicious) and the free pool…read moretable. This place has live bands and I love the locals who play pool. You will have to compete with as teams by writing your name on the dry erase board and play as teams to win the table but it's a lot of fun. All the guys and gals are always so nice and have a good time playing pool, drinking and listening to the band. This is about my seventh time here and will return!

Cool bar, huge burger and some of the best onion rings I've ever had. Overall great experience…read more We'll be back.

Popped in for a quick bite and it was good!!! I had the seafood nachos, my daughter had the fried…read morechicken tacos and my granddaughter had Mac and cheese. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful when we asked for recommendations. A great place for a yummy bite. They have a great variety on the menu, lots of good apps, and a friendly atmosphere. We had two kids and felt comfortable there. Not a loud bar area, and a good family place. Lots of sports memorabilia all around. Cool stuff!!

My husband and I were there Friday night with our 3 year old Golden Retriever. This was his first…read moretime "eating out ". We sat on the patio. It was the perfect outdoor setting. KLarge fenced in grassy area with play areas for the childen, and a stone patio for dining. Beautifully landscaped! Our server was very attentive and brought water out twice for doggy. We will go back for the environment, but not for the food, which was mediocre. I had fried oysters my husband had Mahi Mahi, and we shared a fried pickle appetizer. My Margarita was good! Kudos to the hostess, waitress, and bar staff.

We had a great time ! Old Fashioned was spot on It was St…read morePatrick's festival so it was PACKED

We had a pretty big carry out order. The staff were very efficient & our food was delicious. They…read moredid an excellent job in getting our order complete. The manager came out to check on people waiting, which was a nice touch!

Amazing location--hard to beat sitting outside and watching the waves roll in. It's a great spot to…read morerelax and take in the view. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the setting. I ordered the Cheesy Charlie (ribeye with white cheese sauce) and was expecting something hearty on a proper hoagie roll with a rich, beer cheese-style sauce. Instead, it came on what was essentially a hot dog bun with a small portion of shaved ribeye. For the price and description, it felt pretty underwhelming. Drinks were just okay--nothing memorable either way. Overall, the atmosphere is a big win, but the food was a major letdown and honestly pretty disappointing.

Amazing service! Jake made our dining experience great!! Definitely ask for him, if you can. The…read morefood was amazing, also. Their homemade chips were delicious!

Wow Wow!!!! Our seating was outside under the hut. Our…read morewaitress " Dana " I think , was beyond impressive!!!!!! I haven't ever seen someone with her personality and hospitality that she showed to our party of 12!!! And recommended some awesome drinks for us . Food was cooked just right . Snapper was excellent! Crab cakes yum! Mahi mahi so good!!!Crab legs and shrimp were awesome. Steak and hamburgers were delicious! All staff were really friendly and seemed to enjoy being there. We love Emerald Isle !!!!!!