Always our fave place to go for ice cream when we are in OIB. We drive the 9 miles and it's worth…read moreevery minute it takes to get there. Clean, friendly and great flavors. Last night my husband tried the PBJ and said it was REALLY good. He said the pb flavor was amazing. My go to is the chocolate peanut butter cup. Never disappoints!

It's very cute You can sit inside at a table or outside on…read morerocking chairs. They did have a lot to choose from with a variety of toppings and ways to serve it. Our party of three had a peanut butter shake which was lacking in peanut butter. The shake was very thick, too thick to use a straw so a spoon it was. Another had bubble gum ice cream and she has been searching for this flavor for months and she said it's delicious. Another had chocolate brownie something and loved it. I understand it's all homemade using premium ingredients. It was very crowded and everyone was commenting on how good it was.

I strongly recommend Back Porch, especially their ice cream selection! Service was fantastic and…read moreexceptionally well-priced, several options for toppings, coffee & milkshakes, and everything you could want for a sweet treat on a beach trip. The gentleman behind the counter really took care of my group & I. The inside is clean and well-kept, and I will definitely be making this a regular stop on vacation. Thanks so much!

Best ice cream around for a great price with extremely friendly staff!! New favorite ice cream spot!read more

My favorite little ice cream place in calabash, the employees are so friendly, the ice cream is…read morealways great and so are the prices! We love it here! Such a great little environment inside and out!

We have been coming to calabash sweets for a few years and this place is always great! There is…read moreoutdoor seating, lots of colors and fun. There's a great variety of flavors and endless candy options. The staff is so sweet and the prices can't be beat! Family of 6, less than $30

Thanks to y'all for accommodating us and my father. Alyssa you're the best! Everyone loved the ice…read morecream as well. Thanks again.

Well the website said they were open until 10 tonight. Drove all the way from Little River snd…read morethey are closed up like tomb. Wasn't happy to say the least and neither were the children

Great coffee selections. Awesome service. Love the location near Sunset Beach. An easy walk…read moreacross the street to the best NC beach!

4 stars for the organization inside and the friendly staff! I was on the look out for matcha and…read morethey didn't have but they had some other good menu items. I opted for the summer spritzer which is a take on the Starbucks refresher. The staff accommodated my questions and let me look at all the ingredients when I was curious if there were dyes in the syrups. I got the lavender syrup- although it wasn't a strong lavender flavor ; it was still refreshing.

We're diehard fans of Sunset Slush - among my family, all of us only ever get the OMG. I'm sure…read morethere's other great flavors but we just love OMG so much, we can't seem to stray from it. The shop is located off the main road of Sunset Beach along with some other shops. It is primarily an ice cream shop but also has other sweets you can buy. You can get these reusable cups that make your ice cream $1 cheaper every time you use them. If you're visiting Sunset Beach, Sunset Slush is a must. The staff is primarily high school students and they are always polite and do a great job.

The perfect treat!!! So many fun flavors. I had the coconut and key lime, and it was delicious! Hit…read morethe spot. Nearly all of their flavors are also dairy free!

Super store, very friendly & helpful staff. Amazing product selections. Prices are comparable…read more If you need a souvenir, sunscreen, cold drink, they've got you covered.

Saw this on Maps after planning my trip to the beach and was so glad I was able to squeeze it in…read more It's a neat little shop with very tourist centric items for reasonable prices. There's also very cute and funny beach themed decor. I also love the fact they have books about the kindred box. While it was touristy stuff, it made me happy to see so much Carolina stuff as a long time resident of them. NC hats, SSB stuff, and even simple little toys for the kids. The lady at checkout helped me pick the right size for a sweater I wanted. If it wasn't for her telling me I could try it on in a back room I never would've gotten the appropriate size. She was very kind and down to earth. Was a nice end to my trip there.

First time here and the Food was amazing! service was great as well, the view was amazing, the…read morewhole experience was great! 10/10 would come back again!

Great place to run and get a quick bit to eat. While I was there I ordered the grouper sandwich…read morewhich was absolutely delicious. It was cooked prefect with the just the right amount of seasoning on it. Always ordered the little neck clams which had a great taste and also came out very clean. All sitting is outside, but you sit right where the boat comes in. You can't get any fresher than that. I would highly recommend the Waterfront Seafood Shack to anyone.

I went back for the first time in 11 years and had an even better experience than the last one…read morewhich made me come back this time! I went with the baked potato soup, prime rib sandwich, and key lime pie. All 3 items were such a treat to have. The service was great. Although it was busy, the waitstaff was still attentive - even taking the time to give some personal recommendations. As a result, I tried my prime sandwich with the recommended horseradish sauce and that made it just that much more enjoyable. The restaurant atmosphere is one of the best parts. Its interior is so well designed and decorated. It's great sitting at the bar or in the large dining area. I can't wait to come back, hopefully sooner than another 11 years

So I came to this restaurant a couple of days ago and to start off my review I think The…read morepresentation and the ambience and the service of the restaurant is very good. There was a waiter I had named Keith (I may have his name wrong if so, my apologies) who was very nice and accommodating, and I really hope he is commended for his good service). Secondly, the food there was was really good as well, and even the cocktails/frozen drinks were very unique and creative, which I liked. I also like how they have nonalcoholic beverages as well, as seen in the photos and I hope more restaurants, such as this one can expand on it more. One of the few downsides I had with the Restaurant for me personally, was the fact that there was no Wi-Fi at all nor was there any form of digital payments such as Apple Pay/Google pay etc, and I'm not sure if the no Wi-Fi thing is an intentional choice, but I think having both of those things in a restaurant should already be common practice in 2026. Almost every restaurant you go to has a digital payment option as everyone is using those. So if you're trying to call someone or use your phone for other things, it becomes way harder with the lack of signal. Overall, the presentation of Restaurant is very nice and I definitely would go again to explore more of their options. if you're a restaurant trying to go for a more old-school approach or style to things, you can at least do so while adapting with the times.

We had such a wonderful experience tonight at The Oyster Rock in Calabash celebrating our son's 7th…read morebirthday. We've come here every single year for his birthday, and it has become a very special tradition for our family. The setting never disappoints -- the restaurant sits right on the marsh and the views are absolutely beautiful. With the sunny weather and peaceful scenery, it made for the perfect backdrop to celebrate. We started with several appetizers including the Scooby Snacks, Boom Boom Shrimp, hummus, and the Board Meeting. Every single one was exceptional and truly exceeded our expectations. For entrées, our table enjoyed the filet mignon, fresh sea bass, a cheeseburger, and the fried flounder -- all cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious. There was also live music by Johnny White, which added such a nice touch to the atmosphere and fit perfectly with the beautiful setting. But the real star of the evening was our waiter, Luciano. He was one of the most incredible servers we've ever had here. At one point my son accidentally spilled cocktail sauce on his shirt, Luciano didn't skip a beat He immediately stepped in to help clean things up, brought hot towels, and even brought club soda to help remove the stain from my son's shirt. He handled everything with kindness, professionalism, and genuine care. He also helped us celebrate in singing Happy Birthday to my son and even included a candle in his birthday pie. Luciano was attentive, compassionate, and truly the ideal waiter. He left us with a lasting impression and made an already special birthday celebration absolutely perfect. We look forward to continuing our yearly tradition at The Oyster Rock and hope to see Luciano again next year!

one of our most favorite places of all time!…read more Great service and good!! Get reservations tho as they are very busy!