Great family place! The kids loved their specialty drinks and the menu is great. Had the bbq shrimp with grit cake and it was awesome. Staff is friendly and it's a fun environment. A must when visiting OBX! read more

We've been coming to Nagshead for years but this is the first time we've been to Bonzer Shack. We were so impressed from the Decor, the service the menu absolutely everything. We had their special wings and their smoked Gouda grits cake. Phenomenal! But my drink was called a riptide and it was off the charts. If you're anywhere in OBX you must stop here forget all the traffic in Duck and come to Bonzer's at at mile marker nine. Carol the manager was a delight!!! read more

Came across the Shack while riding around waiting for our place to be ready to check in. Shared some of the fish tacos, the bacon shrimp, and the kids got burgers. Food was solid, kids had fun, drinks were cold and tasty. Gave 4 stars instead of five: asked to have rice and beans subbed with veggies. Came out with rice and beans. Took them back, veg came out a little later. And then they showed up on the check too having to pay extra. I get it if you left me the rice and beans and then brought the veg but dang. Again, not the end of the world, frankly other food was pretty darn good so wasn't worth making a fuss about. The lady that took care of us was great! Snagged some merch on our way out. Cool spot. Will prob go again. read more

Called on a Saturday at Noon to try and order take out and was told "we don't do takeout, it's too busy" and when I asked if I could come in and order food in the restaurant to take away I was told "No". Incredibly disappointed in Bonzer and the lack of willingness to accommodate a reasonable request from a loyal, repeat customer. Unfortunately will no longer be a loyal customer now after this experience. read more

Bonzer Shack - Bars Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Covid take out - place order over phone and pickup at front door, might be better to have takeout from outdoor stand so that more room but I didn't have any issues. Amazing food. Got the fried mahi taco special and Gouda grit cake instead of bean and rice. The tacos were very tasty and fresh, especially like the sauce. The Gouda grit cake was a real winner for me, I love cheese. Melted in my mouth. Will definitely be back. thank you for your work and dedication during Covid, much appreciated. read more

This is necessarily one of my must-visit spots in the Outer Banks, but it's certainly a great spot. Very casual vibe with a great outdoor space and live music. Food does not disappoint either. Drinks are pricey though, so not really somewhere I'd go if I'm looking for a mixed drink. read more

Bonzer Shack - Crab mac and cheese - Bars Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

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This is such a fun surf shack bar...Johnny the owner must be one cool creative dude...couldnt stop.drooling over the decor...and the food was just as worthy. Started out with shrimp appetizer that comes with gouda cheese grit cake....i don't even like grits but this was phenomenal tasting...really rich ...a must try...the chicken tacos were great..and the desserts ....Yes they are homemade...the entire staff is so cheerful, and helpful. read more

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Bonzer is a tasty place! It was my favorite server's first day back on the job, it was lunchtime and I was starved! Unfortunately my favorite server had a dinner shift but not to worry...I still ate! Of course I ordered the famous fried Gouda grit cake and ate every morsel. It was divine! Then I had a salad with fried avocado and enjoyed every bite. A Bloody Mary sans vodka and a hot coffee to round the meal up and I was a happy camper! read more

Bonzer Shack - Bloody and fantastic! - Bars Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

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Great service and great food. Cool bar and atmosphere. Received our food quickly. Fish tacos were our fav. read more

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We stopped at bonzer shack while in town. We got there when they opened. The server was average. She wasn't very friendly. My husband got the Philly style tacos (queso steak) and they were good. I got the chicken tacos. I was disappointed. I feel like they were very average and slightly cold which I was surprised since we got there at opening. I would say the best thing about them is their cute surf decor. read more

First and last time visiting. Seemed cute walking up, but we were greeted by a brash, rude elderly man. We were "seated" in 2 Adirondack chairs with no table(no problem) after being aggressively asked why we were there(dinner or just drinks.) When a table of 3 (2 adults, 1 kid) left, we asked the elderly man if we could have their table to eat the food we ordered. He abruptly answered "no," with no explanation. I then felt insulted, so I simply asked "why?" to which he scoffed and replied "there's only 2 of you, how do you expect me to run a business like that?" While I had been in the service industry for several years prior, I get it. You want to seat as many people as possible- but you DO NOT speak to patrons that way. Ever. If he IS "running" this business, I can't imagine how he treats his staff. Bartender was nice, food was decent, "host/owner/manager" or whatever he was, was bad enough for us to encourage everyone to stay far away. read more

Great beach eats place. Outside you order at a window and then pick it up when it's ready. Food was really good and drinks were great. Loved the surfboard collection! Definitely recommend. read more

Worst experience EVER. Didn't even want to take a seat. The hostess and waitresses were MISERABLE AND RUDE. I never want to come here again. God awful and I never complain. read more

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It was okay. No crabbie patties- they said crab is too expensive right now. Mahi tacos were very well made. Only lightly coated in batter and the fish was juicy. Flour tortillas were super dry and the cabbage was you know cabbage. The sauce was like any other spicy mayo junk. It came with very boring and dry rice and beans. Husband's burger was nothing special but the smoked gouda ($1 more) and bacon ($1.25 more) helped out the beef patty that tasted like it was cooked from frozen. He did not finish his fries but if you like battered fries you will love these. Japps (Jalapeno apps) were described as baked but they had a "boiled" consistency- the cream cheese filling was delicious if you can get past the soggy peppers. Not a very welcoming place - you order at the bar, you pick up your own food in to go containers and you seat yourself. So yeah - maybe if you drink more it will seem cooler? Wish we had gone back to Mama Kwan's. read more

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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!

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

My dad and I decided to try out the Bonzer Shack for a late lunch. We were not disappointed. Fried green tomato BLT, good lord, it was so good! The Gouda grit cake, ehhh, not a fan! Very bland. But everything else we ate was really good. I would definitely return. The place is clean, the staff is super friendly, and the decor is very beachy. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Eaters beware!!!!!! Fiancé went to use restroom and cook was in the bathroom using the stall, cook proceeded to use restroom, walked straight out back to the kitchen WITHOUT washing hands. We watched him from bar in the kitchen and he did NOT wash his hands there either; meanwhile touching plates, brining food to tables, and using bare dirty hands to get tortilla chips and plating them. We had not yet ordered & immediately asked for our checks, DO NOT eat here! read more

This review has nothing nothing to do with the service, the staff was great & no issues at all. We ordered the chicken wings which they claim are "best of this solar system" & listed at market price. They were OK. We ordered the jerk chicken tacos, and the shrimp tacos. I did not think you could possibly make a bad taco, but this place somehow did. Two small shredded chicken tacos (12.99) with essentially nothing on it other than pickled 3 spicy cucumbers. Upcharge to add a side. The shrimp tacos were also nothing to talk about. Will not be returning for the food. read more

We stopped by this restaurant while on our honeymoon over the weekend. We really enjoyed our time. Hostess/waitress was very friendly and the food was delicious. We enjoyed the cozy feel inside too. All of the surf themed stuff everywhere was cool to look at while eating. read more

Granted I was there in April which could be the off season but I went looking for a vegan option and the black bean burger was well seasoned and the plantain appetizer with the curry dipping sauce was good. The tuna sliders with Carolina bbq sauce was not what I hoped and oddly my companion and I both got fries but very different fries, mine were seasoned with old bay and the others were breaded. read more

We came from out of town and I enjoyed this place! It's low key where you order your food and wait to be called to get it. I enjoyed the outside environment. Food was good, drinks were food, overpriced but on par for the area. I'd go back! read more

Amazing BBQ shrimp! Description says they're skewer but they aren't served on a skewer. The veggies were grilled zucchini and squash. Other reviewers rave about the grit cake but for me is was just ok. And I love grits. My husband got Cobia, which was a special. Said it was very good but very spicy. Even the chutney that came with it was spicy. He also got the grilled veggies. Good portions- left full but not overly. read more

Bonzer Shack - Bars Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Oct 3, 2019 We stopped here for a quick bite and to grab a beer just after lunch time. We were greeted at the door and the bartender was super friendly. Beers on tap were cold and reasonable, but we felt like the food is a bit over priced for the portions they serve. All in all, a good experience for drinks, but there are better choices for food. read more

Good service Food was priced decent and was good Good place to go on vacation Nice environment read more

Awesome atmosphere and food!! Kid friendly which is a huge plus!! Specials were excellent as well!!

Stopped in for lunch. Very happy with our food. Got the chicken tacos which were yummy. They were just the right blend of hot and sweet. The chicken itself was a tad dry but the cucumber salad they put on top helped and I loved the little kick of sour from it. My daughter got the pimento burger and devoured it. Great service too. read more

Great food. Nice ambiance. We had a perfect stormy, Friday night with good food, good beer, family. read more

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Stopped in for lunch for a girls weekend. Food was great, drinks were awesome, and our waitress Jenesa(sp?) was out of this world!!! She recommended a few places for us to check out on our trip, everything came out super fast, and was perfect! What a great way to start a weekend vacation! read more

Cool little place. I don't recommend getting burgers or wings. We had 3 burgers and an order of wings and they were black. They don't allow you to choose how it's cooked so unless burnt to a crisp is your thing, I'd avoid. Server was very nice and crab patty was good. Fries are super good. read more

Bonzer Shack - Bars Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Great place to grab a beer and food. Very beach-y. I loved it. Lots of locals there-so you know it's a great place. read more

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Stopped here with my husband for a lunch date. I had a margarita which was wonderful!!! Also ordered the soft shell crab taco special. Omg super yum. A bit expensive for nothing but 2 tacos. But the taste was worth it!! Will be back again! read more

Bonzer Shack - Bars Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Love this place! Their outdoor seating is a great, lowkey hangout spot for good eats and fun drinks. We love coming here as a family or in a group of friends. read more

worst hamburger I've had on the beach! It was so overdone, so dry, so black and so crispy on the outside that I couldn't even eat it, but the fries were good. read more

We did not have a good experience. Service was incredibly slow, the restaurant smelled of dirty dish water. My husbands dinner was way undercooked chicken. We have been here in past years and it was the best. It is just not what it used to be. The menu has been adjusted to where prices are just too high for what you are getting. My shrimp tacos came with 2 tacos, each had 2 shrimp each in them, nothing else. No slaw. No sauce. Nothing. And they were $18. Prices are increasing everywhere, so it's expected, but this was over the top. 1 drink, 2 "entrées", no sides, the bean dip.. $75. That is insane. Dont waste your time, Go to Bernies. read more

Great food and horrible service! The bartender was not attentive and her back up took care of everything! Was asked not to kiss my boyfriend at the bar on vacation. Won't be back read more

This place is pretty cool with a good vibe. Service was very fast. Our waitress was very nice and friendly and gave suggestions and info about different types of food. They had shark sliders which were very tasty. The burger was also very good. Would definitely recommend anyone to come here. read more

This restaurant was a perfect stop & would highly recommend to others. The service was fast, and the food was phenomenal. The atmosphere is very unique and keeps you interested as you wait for your food. Everyone is friendly & wants to create a good experience. Will come again!!! read more

Bonzer Shack - Quag's Queso and Tortilla Chips - Bars Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

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Decent beach food but in two visits the service was rude both times and acted like it was an imposition to serve us. I would have spent a lot more money, but not going to spend it here again. read more

This place is annoying and plays terrible music for the entire neighborhood to listen to. Wouldn't go there based on the music selection. Thumbs down. read more