I'm not sure why this doesn't have a better rating. The food was amazing and fresh. Our waitress…read morewas sweet and attentive. It was a little loud and there was a wait but that's to be expected for a restaurant on the water. If we make it back to oak island we will definitely be coming back! I wish we got pictures of our food but we were too hungry and dug right in.

Great beach setting and views. Waiter was outstanding!…read more Had the crab hush puppies for an appetizer and they were outstanding. Chicken tacos I would give a solid B. Wife had coconut shrimp another solid B. The price for the 2 of us was 150 bucks. Tad over priced for a beach place

Stopped in an ordered a Hamburger was pleasantly surprised it was very good, real meat patty and…read moreyour choice of toppings. Waitress was extremely pleasant and service was fast. Nice little outside table setting, only con was its CASH ONLY and their is NO sign stating this so now you know! Would recommend.

Good food and a very casual atmosphere. Definitely not fast food as it is a one person show. They…read morepretty much take one order at a time and prepare. The double cheeseburger I had was very flavorful and the order of french fries was good size.

Best burger and fries I've had! I love how the fries are cooked in beef tallow! You can tell that…read morethe beef is good quality.

My friend and I had a fantastic experience at Island, Burgers, and Bites! Big shout out the best…read morecashier, Deliah Hunt for being very patient and kind while we were deciding our order. I ordered the hot dog with relish and my friend got a philly cheesesteak. It was very delicious and we will be back!

Ordered the chicken salad (spinach) wrap for lunch. It's the best chicken salad I've had. The magic…read moreingredient has to be the apricots.

We enjoy going to fixins for a breakfast/brunch, have not yet tried their lunch options. We have…read morehad pancakes (fluffy with crispy edges), the breakfast platters with eggs bacon grits and biscuits and gravy! The sausage gravy is a big hit! They have several gluten free options, the GF biscuit is delish! Service for us has always been top notch with very friendly staff from the hosts, servers and the chef even comes out to speak every time and check on how you enjoyed things. A nice touch. It is small and cozy on the inside, so it can get busy and go on a wait easily. But we love it!

First, I'd like to give a special shoutout to our waitress. She truly made the dining experience…read morememorable. She was funny, a little sassy, and had a great personality that made us feel right at home. Be prepared for a crowd! We visited on a Sunday evening and the restaurant was very busy and quite loud. We had about a 20-minute wait at 5:00 PM, so I can only imagine how packed it gets around 6:00 or 7:00 PM. For dinner, I ordered the flounder platter with Gouda potatoes and sweet plantains. Everything was excellent--5/5. The Gouda potatoes were especially delicious, and the flounder was perfectly crispy without being greasy. My son ordered the crab boil special and cleaned his plate, which says it all. My boyfriend had the fried oyster po' boy, and it was very good as well. Even my little guy ordered the adult portion of fried shrimp and finished every last shrimp and fry. Overall, the prices were reasonable, the service was outstanding, and the food was delicious. We'd definitely come back again!

We have dined at Shagger Jacks several times-- the vibe is chill and laid back, love the outside…read moreseating tucked away behind all the plants, very much a relaxed & easy going beach bum place to eat. But we have definitely learned the food can be hit or miss. We love to get the fried shrimp and peel and eat to share. The peel and eat may be great once, but hard to peel and overcooked another. Same with the fried shrimp-- once was perfectly cooked and crispy, the next two times was soggy. The fries are always tough like they've been cooked a while and sat, rather than fresh. We have also tried the island poke bowl & grilled shrimp stick. Those were good! We usually sit at the bar and have had Lilly, who is always very nice! Last night we had Owen, and he took great care of our party of 4! Overall we enjoy going and supporting local when we crawl off the beach late and need a quick bite to eat!

Food was unbelievable. I've lived in this state for 30 years. I haven't had a cheeseburger that's…read moregood in 30 years. That's the best Burger in the state of North Carolina people don't walk here around here. I got a cheeseburger and a small one bit sway. It was under 10 bucks. I would have paid 20 . Cooked Medium rare. LTO Mayo and pickle.

Hugh burgers and quality meat fixed your way or Lil Bits…read more Friendly service , just like home

Always amazing food and good service stays packed…read more Has a bar and a pretty good amount of seating

We recently had dinner at Tranquil Harbour and unfortunately the food didn't live up to the…read moreexcellent service. Our waiter and the staff were all friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful throughout the evening. We started with the fried shrimp appetizer, which had far too much breading and overwhelmed the shrimp itself. The hush puppies were crispy on the outside but undercooked and doughy in the center. My husband and I both ordered the OKI Surf & Turf. The crab cake was the standout of the meal--flavorful and well prepared--but the filet tasted more like a sirloin than a tender filet. My mother-in-law ordered the scallops, which arrived undercooked and had to be sent back. While the kitchen quickly corrected the issue, the scallops that came back had a weird texture. We also had a Caesar salad and a garden salad. Both were fresh enough, but neither was particularly memorable. The garden salad included Asiago cheese, which overpowered the other ingredients rather than complementing them. $3 extra for each salad-- not worth it. The atmosphere was beachy and casual with tons of young families. The bar had an older crowd but fun. I would suggest that the bar should have a frozen drink machine or blender for frozen drinks. Overall, the service was great and the staff worked hard to make our experience enjoyable, but the food was disappointing and not something we'd go out of our way to return for.

Wait staff is great and so friendly. Ordered Texas brisket and also pulled pork and potatoes salad…read more. All was very good and tender. And would come back again. Bring your coat in with you as they have the AC cranked!! :)

We wanted a break from the seafood so we drifted over to this place. That wound up being a good…read moremove. We were seated immediately upon arrival. We just beat the rush. There's no a lot of space inside but our booth was comfortable. The place is decorated appropriately for a barbecue restaurant. The place was clean. Our server was amazing. She was talkative and helpful. She recommended the potato salad which was a good idea. We received our orders quickly. Our food was delicious. The barbecue was good. The 1/2 chicken was moist and flavorful. We got our money's worth. I definitely recommend this place.

The Lowdown: Beautiful waterfront views, attentive service, delicious food, fair prices, and a laid…read moreback atmosphere that made for a great girls' night out. The three of us were on a girls' trip to Oak Island, so we took the golf cart over to Lone Rider. Parking was easy, even with a short wait for an outdoor table. But there were plenty of picnic tables and bar seating where we could relax in the meantime. Once we were seated outside, the view overlooking the sound was absolutely worth it. Peaceful, relaxing, exactly what we were hoping for. Our server was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. We all ended up ordering the Smash Burger, and yes, despite the lettuce headlines, we kept the lettuce on and lived to tell the tale. My friends chose tots, and I went with the fries. Everything came out hot and fresh, and the Smash Burger on Texas toast was a great twist. Prices felt fair for the area, especially given the location and overall vibe. No live music the night we visited, but they host bands and events on other nights, which sounds like a fun reason to return.

I look forward to visiting this place with it looks like new owners and atmosphere. I love this…read morespot on the island for gorgeous sunset photos with family or alone. Beautiful part of the island

Took the Fort Fisher ferry over to Southport for the day, and we stopped in for an early lunch…read more They were not busy yet, which was our plan. Eat first, then do all our walking. We were greeted by very friendly staff that seated us in a back corner. No foot traffic over there. Server came by for drink orders and we had some time to look over the large menu. It is your typical diner food. Big portions and all fresh made. We tried the Henny Penny sandwich with side of fries and the Reuben with side of fries. Chicken was cooked perfectly on this wonderful roll. Looked delicious. The Reuben meat was chopped and mixed with the sauce and sauerkraut. Very easy to eat this way. And I love the marble rye bread. Not sure where they get their bread but both sandwiches were amazing. Fries were hot and crispy too. This is a great spot right in the middle of Southport. When we finished and left, almost every table was full, even outside tables. There are only about 8 tables inside, so when they are busy, I'm sure there is a wait. We will definitely return when in Southport. Give this little place a try. Great food and service right in the heart of Southport. 5 stars

Service: Fast service and waiter was quick on his feet…read more Food: Blue cheese burger had good toppings and the flavor was great Pork rinds were a unique addition. We sat outside and if the wait had been less I would have sat inside since the flies joined our table as soon as the food came out. Fun to sit outside though, just to feel some of the vibe as people milled about. Price was high for a burger in any normal environment, but you're paying beach prices.