Super friendly guys working here and knowledgeable too. They aren't at all secretive about when…read morethey get deliveries of allocated items and I definitely didn't get the feel that they were hoarding the good stuff in the back. All the hard to find bottles will be at the front counter. Items here are clearly price marked and the store is very clean and well kept. Tons of free parking lot parking out front. It's a good sized street that will satisfy most patrons on selection and price.

Large selection of liquors and liqueurs. Helpful Staff. Great location near Food Lion.read more

Island Market is confusing. I tied my small dog, Josie, outside and came in last year. They told…read moreme to bring her in and were very nice to her. A year later, two days ago, I brought her in and the staff fussed over her. Today I came in with Josie and a guy behind the counter scowled at us. They had a dog sitting on the counter. The scowling guy said the dog did not like other animals. He also told me I couldn't bring her to the back, where they had been so nice to her the day before, and the coffee drinks and bagels were prepared. We went next door to buy my café mocha. So, Island Mart confuses me. They are either very dog friendly or not. Depends on the day of the week?

This place is great. I came down with my family for a few days to vacation. We didn't have any…read moresodas with us, so me and my fiance came down to grab some drinks and snacks. Service was good and snacks were even better. The next day we heard rumors of the sandwich shop in the back but I couldn't find many pictures of them in the reviews. Let's just say the sandwich was so good I couldn't even take a picture before I devoured the entire thing. I see why there aren't many pictures. So here's my wrapper. Make sure to check it out in the back of the store, they have delicious coffee and delicious sandwiches and they even come with a pickle !

Sizeable store! Surprised at how good their whiskey selection was overall here. Didn't look at…read moreanything else, but it definitely seemed like they have pretty much every base covered from rum, to tequila and all the resdy to drinks. Found the man in here working to be super friendly and not at all pushy or hovering over me. This would be a four star ABC store except that maybe 10 to 15 percent of their bottles didn't have prices on them. The counter is a long walk from the whiskey wall and aisles and who wants to keep walking back and forth to ask the man to do a price check? Easy solve...put prices on everything. They didnt have anything allocated here the day I stopped in, but that's nothing outside the norm.

Easy to find and they have their own parking lot. There is handicapped spaces in front by the door…read moreand others adjacent to the building. Additional spaces are across a travel lane. The overall selection seemed mostly extensive. Some areas were a bit limited (moonshine, for example), but prices were certainly competitive for the products they did have. The cashier was friendly and cheerful. The store was clean and well laid out.

Service and vibe are a plus. Definitely a friendly locals joint with an excellent selection of…read morecraft beer that features some of North Carolina's best small brewers in addition to some from out of state. The staff are extremely knowledgeable. And there's also two quality wines always on offer plus THC drinks if that's your jam.

While the quantity was a bit limited, the quality of the bottle shop selection was very strong. I…read morepicked up a few big stouts including an angry chair collab and a Bo and Luke. The B and L has been on my wish list for years and I've never been able to find a bottle or can. The service was kind and quick. They had about ten beers on tap with a nice variety of styles and a focus on NC brewers. The seating was great inside and outside. Outside even has a little walk up drive through style window for refills.

My wife and I stumbled upon Salt & Vine while eating at Fibbers (next door). We met Dave the owner,…read morevery hospitable, had a couple glasses and met some locals. Came back today for some jazz, bought a bottle with our friends, had a wonderful time. Come see Dave at Salt & Vine, great local, quaint establishment.

From the owner: Fine wine, craft beer, live music, private events. Have a glass or tasting flight in-store, or…read morecarry home to enjoy! Wine club upcoming. De-mystifying the complex and sometimes snooty world of wine so you can enjoy it more. Educational classes, tastings and wine knowledge you cannot find anywhere else in Brunswick County. By your friendly neighborhood sommelier.

Awesome store and selections with great prices! Very friendly service and worth the visit!read more

I pulled into the parking lot today and noticed a car completely blocking the south bound sign for…read morethe whole center. As I went into the store I said to a woman. "Who is so selfish as to block the sign for the center"? She replied it was her. I asked, are you the owner? She replied she is the manager. I walked out. Why would anyone patronize a business with employees who are so selfish as to block the sign for all the other stores. Not to mention down right stupid.

While visiting Ocean Isle Beach I made a few stops at Lowe's grocery store. I have never been to…read moreLowe's grocery store however each time I went it was clean, there was quick service and it seemed like the prices were reasonable. When I went to check out I did not have a Lowe's saving card and so each time the employees promptly type a code in so I could still receive the savings. The part that I really enjoyed about shopping at Lowe's is that they have a really fun and vibrant bakery area.

I don't always shop here anymore but I needed some specifics hot dogs for a cook out and this was…read morethe only place I knew made what I wanted. Plus, the coleslaw and pasta salad is very good here so they beat out the other local stores. Lowe's always had beautiful displays when you walk in with lots of tempting goodies. Picked up some cookies as they looked too good.

For a smallish liquor store (not too small), they have a great selection. I've been here several…read moretimes and this store always impresses. It's super well organized, with everything easy to find, and if I have questions, they're always answered by someone that is friendly. The staff here is quite knowledgeable and definitely helpful. Nice selection of full size bottles, minis and small bottles as well and they sometimes have the rare goodies too, so I'd definitely recommend stopping in. No beer here, but they do have pre-mixed ready to drink cans, etc. Prices are regulated by the state and they run the same sales that all the other NC ABC stores run. No public restroom. Open 9 am to 8:55 pm daily. Closed Sundays. Maybe 15 to 20 parking spots out front. Great store. I look forward to returning and buying more.

Best ABC store ever! Great selection and friendly staff. The occasion lottery is the best idea…read moresince sliced bread.

I have been shopping at Lowes Foods since I lived in Winston Salem NC. I remember when the branch…read morenow closed in Shallotte was the only Lowes Foods, then the one in Ocean Isle Beach and now that I live closer to the Little River Lowes I have to say with certainty that this one of the only grocery stores I shop at! Tourist season is hard on locals sometimes so I discovered Lowes Foods to Go and Norma and Ashley are both so wonderful. My groceries are packed into my car for me, they take my credit card payment and i am gone! I rarely have problems with my order but when I do they are quick to fix it and give me a discount on my next trip. My son has been working there for 2 years, Shirley has been there for as long as I can remember and even my friend Tawny and her daughter Kristin work there. Why? Because they are good to their customers AND their employees! The store is beautiful, clean and everyone who works there is very helpful! I cannot say anything bad about Lowes but I can assure you if I had a complaint that management would take care of it in the blink of an eye!

This store seriously needs to be investigated for its food handling and refrigeration practices…read more This is not one isolated bad product. The refrigerated cases are frequently out of order or not working properly, and I have repeatedly encountered food that appeared spoiled or improperly stored. I have found eggs that smelled strongly like rotten seafood being marked down to $0.99 and left for sale, yogurt that was rancid I bought for my 3 year old, and now a package of cream cheese that was completely mushy and surrounded by liquid and smelt sour despite being purchased only 15 minutes earlier. I have also gotten sick after eating rotisserie chicken from this location on two occasions. These are all from different visits by the way. I keep going as it's the closest grocery store to me but at this point, I no longer feel comfortable trusting refrigerated or prepared food from this store. What concerns me even more is that I am not the only local person who has noticed problems with food quality and refrigeration here. I have heard similar complaints from other people in the community. Food safety is not something a grocery store can afford to be careless about. Refrigeration failures, spoiled products remaining on shelves, and repeated concerns involving prepared foods deserve serious attention. I sincerely hope management, corporate, and the appropriate food safety authorities look into what is happening at this location before someone becomes seriously ill.