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    Bonzer Shack

    3.9 (300 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    BONZER SHACK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Queso Steak Tacos
    Wanda G.

    Sat right away and was greeted by friendly waitress. Restaurant has a rustic beach vibe. Lots of nautical flags hung on windows. Ordered Bonzer Jerk Chicken Tacos. Chicken had good flavor but not too spicy. I liked the thinly sliced cucumber on top. Taco shells were toasted so they held shape and didn't fall apart. Also ordered Queso Steak Tacos. Steak was tender and flavorful.

    Been coming to KDH, OBX over 20 years and our first time going here and we are glad we did! Found out under new ownership and met/talked with one of the new owners Travis and what a nice guy! Place is very friendly and welcoming. Great beer on tap and menu! Outdoor sand area is great for just hanging out. Jen at the bar is awesome!

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    Melissa W.

    Service was really great. I have to go back for a meal because it was just too loud and it had been a long day in my head was hurting. I'll be back soon to try out some items on their menu

    Coconut mojito and cherry limeade
    Skyler G.

    Love it here! They have a fun outdoor space with tables and the inside is also great! My favorite drink is the cherry limeade but all of their drinks are yummy. Definitely recommend this place for a cool spot to grab a drink.

    Shack Burger
    Robert A.

    Great little spot that wasn't crazy packed. The service was good, the food came out quick and everything tasted great. The prices were very reasonable. Would definitely stop in here again.

    lime in da coconut...tasty and nice casual atmosphere
    Rebecca R.

    Tasty beach place with starters beach type burgers and good atmosphere and nice sanded outdoor area. Close to beach.

    Yummy drinks
    Denise C.

    Fun place with good food and good service. A nice place to relax after a walk on the beach.

    Shrimp bowl
    Katie S.

    Good food good views . Will be back !! I come back every year, this place is great and food is tasty

    Russo D.

    So first, I'll start by saying we've eaten out every night this week, and this is the only place I'm bothering to review. Our server was "Panda" who was fast, friendly, and courteous. The ambiance of the place was made to look like a surf shack and was a welcomed break from the OBX standard. The food was delicious, I got Queso Steak Tacos, Fresh Fish Tacos, and fries. My family of 6, including 2 small children, all equally enjoyed their food. We all got different offerings from the menu. The family is unanimous. This place was great and on the cheaper side, too!

    Interesting food offerings to match the theme
    Ali C.

    Visited for the Christmas Pop Up all December event and the decor, service and bevvies did not disappoint. Local or visitor, check it out! They go all out with decor inside and out going so far to change the sign to The Broken Candy Cane. Regular food & drink menu also available. The best thing we ate was the gouda grit cake. Enjoy!

    My favorite black bean corn cakes (BBC) outside in their yard on a beautiful day
    Meisha H.

    Bonzer Shack has always been a MUST stop on visits to the Outer Banks. Now that I live here, I come in at least once a week. Love the beach shack decor and their outside yard with sand on the ground. Service has always been friendly with a smile. My favorites on their menu are the BBC (black bean corn cakes), the hippie dip and their fried green tomatoes!

    Fried mahi tacos

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    Good service, fun yummy food! The fried green tomato BLT was delicious. We also tried the hippy dip and the pimento burger!

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    Food is good, a tad pricey, but the standout is the nutwhacker. Definitely the best in the area!!

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    Great veggie options and great service! We will definitely be back, the Shaka bowl with the plantains on top was delish!

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    Servicer got our food wrong and was not too kind, drinks are super pricey, appetizers were super little and pricey.

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    4.5(1.8k reviews)
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    Excellent dinner! Went the Wednesday prior to Memorial weekend and there was a 1.5 hour wait. We…read morewent to the bar outside a found a couple of seats because it was a gorgeous evening. Great outside area just beyond the bar with chairs, cornhole , etc for everyone to enjoy. After a few drinks a couple of more seats opened up and we decided to just eat at the bar. The bartender couldn't have been better! A great personality and very attentive to everyone at the bar and yes, the drinks were great! Food was delicious. A great place to go and they do take reservations which we will utilize next time.

    Great food and service in bright, sunny restaurant which is modern with a beachy feel…read more Dined here for lunch and was very happy with the meal. I had the blackened mahi-mahi BLT sandwich which was perfectly cooked and served with over a pound of french fries. Not going to lie; the fries were fantastic. Nicely seasoned and not greasy. I ended up eating the mahi open-faced to avoid spilling on myself but the fish, tomato slice and lettuce were all delicious. It also came with a crisp pickle spear. My wife got the ceasar salad and added a skewer of blackened shrimp. The shrimp were tasty but could have stood a little more spice. They have a nice wine selection including a good selection available by the glass. Also a nice beer selection with some local/NC beers on tap. I observed all of the staff being very friendly and helpful to patrons throughout the restaurant. I will definitely be back and looking forward to trying it for dinner.

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    Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar - One word-  DEVOURED!!!!!

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    3.9(795 reviews)
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    It's Summertime and the Beach is calling. When the time comes food follows right behind. Let's…read moreget to it...Fresh and Fresh---This place does it right from oysters to French fries. Most of all the generous portion sizes and great customer service measure out a place to be at the beach... We all had different seafood platters which had a varying food display with a health portion of fresh fried food. The Grouper, excellent texture and taste unmatched. The Fried clam strips were more than a mouthful, more than a handful...Let's Try a wheel barrel full. The bisque was creamy and smooth with chunks of seafood. It is crazy...How much can fit on 1 plate. Don't fall asleep on the couch after the beach...Get your shower, put your after sun lotion on and get to Arthur's. PS- the only less than measure was the tartar sauce- the consistency was too thin and needed more pickle. Oh and yes They Have BEER. Have a great memorial day.

    Yum and noticeable cheaper oysters than we had the night before. Cute place loved the oyster…read moreceiling lights. Great service, our waitress politely explained the oyster crabs which none of us had heard of. We didn't eat them even though they're lucky cause they were like squirming. My burger was well done with high is slightly over cooked for me, but the backfin crab on top was so good. Fries nice and crisp. If u get seafood we liked the non fried much more than the fried.

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    Mama Kwan's Tiki Bar & Grill - Pork plate

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    4.3(989 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Mama Kwan's has only improved in recent years. Their fries remain some of the best in the area, and…read morethe quality of their Tuna steaks and Tuna tacos is excellent. Flavorful, intentional food and friendly waitstaff are a huge plus. The dining room is a little small, but it is clean and organized even during a lunch rush.

    It had been a while since we visited Mama Kwan's. I remembered some good Rockfish tacos and wanted…read moreto have another such lunch. I guess the Rockfish tacos were a daily special, so I ordered the "World Famous" Mahi tacos while Ms T ordered a crabcake sandwich. I think we were both a little disappointed. Her sandwich was definitely for bun lovers. She tore off enough bread for another sandwich and still had plenty. Restaurants are often guilty of conflating a huge bun with good sandwich. She was not particularly impressed with the crab cake, saying it was overloaded with thyme. I ordered my Mahi "blackened" and it really was not. The seasonings were good although also heavy with thyme. The flour tortillas were of poor quality, very thin and leathery and not provided hot. Hence the tacos were room temperature when eaten. I liked the finely shredded cheese that was not served refrigerator cold. The white sauce they serve is just wrong for these tacos. It is too sweet, too tart, making it harsh. Instead, I used the sauce that came with her crab cake and that was much better. Finally the mahi was very dry. I guess that is kind of the way that mahi is, but this really needed plenty of sauce. Kudos to them for serving good jasmine rice. This was not as good as we remembered. It is OK, not great and could be improved with just a few changes. We should have tried the burgers.

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