We came across this quaint little spot near the boardwalk. We had the oyster trio and it was hands…read moredown the best in the area. service was quick and friendly and they are attentive. We ordered cocktails too and our bill was $57. Comparable to other local spots. Highly recommend and sit outside for the people watching!

If you're even thinking about seafood, do yourself a favor and go to The Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar…read more Everything we had was absolutely on point. The raw oysters were incredibly fresh, the steamed oysters were packed with flavor, and the mahi fingers were perfectly cooked--crispy on the outside and tender inside. The crab dip? Easily one of the best I've had--rich, creamy, and loaded with flavor. To top it all off, we washed it down with their in-house made sangria, which was the perfect refreshing finish. You can tell they really care about quality here. Great food, great vibes, and definitely a spot we'll be coming back to. Dena and Stephanie are the best so perfect place to eat.

Great local spot for fresh off the boat seafood. Stopped in and they had a wide selection of fresh…read moreand local seafood.

Pulled up today outside the door after 5pm to nip in the store for 2 mins to get fish. The car park…read moreis empty, when I was greeted in a unfriendly manner with an individual saying " you can't park there Mam" . This is off season a empty car park with no customers. Yes there is a sign post that you can not see from the entrance not to park where I parked unless you get out of your car but you can not see it! Due to the hostility of the individual, I got in my car and drove to Seaview to get my fish. I am a local and try to support local businesses. Well, you have lost my custom! Bye, bye Blackburns. Too well off to let me nip in to buy fish after 5pm today. In comparison I got a warm welcome and smile at Seaview! They got my business!

My husband and I stopped in for the first time during my birthday trip, and we had such a great…read moreexperience. The restaurant was busy, but the staff was incredibly accommodating and welcoming. It happened to be our server's first day on the job, and she could not have been more friendly or attentive. We tried several of the recommended dishes, and the crab dip was the best I've ever had! I also really enjoyed the gluten-free pasta. As someone with a gluten allergy, I really appreciated how many gluten-free options they were able to accommodate. Everything we had was delicious, and we look forward to coming back again.

Service is great! Food was meh. Great attempt to be upscale casual with menu items but just comes…read moreshort. Chowder was good but not creamy more oily broth texture. Ravioli was just plain overcooked manger was gracious in refiring the dish. Calabash was great serving size but fries tasted pre frozen and fish breading was housemade but tasted like it had traces of bicarbonate in it and was a bit oily. Maybe trying too hard...!

Food is just ok, nothing spectacular. Had the tuna nachos which were good, hot wings were decent,…read moreCesar Salad had too much dressing. Service was excellent, only reason I am not giving 5 stars is they had very loud music blasting and it was annoying. The place is clean . We sat in bar area as there was a wedding in main dining room.

I see the reviews are a mixed bag...but I'll share my experience and let folks make their own…read moredecisions/conclusions based on what I offered to the chat about Stoked! I feel the vibe is chill...casual! The staff were friendly and our server..Erica was attentive to our needs and we received prompt service! The good...wings...Canal Wedge Sa!lad...Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail...Mahi Tacos! The portions were great and the flavor was on point! You have indoor/outdoor dining options. The is a bar area and TVs w/sports playing! There is a small parking lot in the front which is appreciated in this area. I would totally come back!

Food - Fantastic! Never had a bad dish Service - so nice…read moreevery time Ambiance - Great Entertainment!! Love this place!!

Great outdoor patio with live music and plenty of patio space for the pups. This is a huge…read morerestaurant where you can come for a meal or stay all afternoon and be entertained with live music. I ordered the blackened fish sandwich with fries and a side of hush puppies. Great meal and a relaxing spot to enjoy the afternoon. This is a very dog friendly establishment.

We were unable to check this place out because it's takeout only and, unfortunately, I'm disabled…read moreand had three kids with me. However, Liam was able to recommend a place just around the corner, and that level of local hospitality and genuine care made a lasting impression. It's rare to find people who go out of their way to help, and we truly appreciated it.

Easy website to order from and helpful storefront staff. They also sell some local beer. Followed…read moreinstructions and dinner was done in 30min and was very good. What fun! Suggestion to provide fun plastic bibs it adds to the experience!

Stopped in for a couple of drinks. Service was good and prices reasonable. We were there off season…read moreso it seemed more like a local's bar but that could be different in season.

This restaurant replaced cross-eyed crab restaurant at the boardwalk. It's a small restaurant, but…read moreit was quiet, not busy when we arrived at 6:00 p.m. on a Friday. I enjoyed my grilled catfish sandwich seasoned with citrus. You can also change the seasoning to Old Bay or Cajun. The catfish was tender and had great flavor. The thick cut fries were crispy. The sandwich could have been a little more filling. After eating the sandwich and all the fries, I felt satisfied. My partner thought the buffalo sandwich was good, except it had too much blue cheese for his preference. He liked the bloody Mary's. Unfortunately, no dessert options at this time. But there are plenty of dessert options at the boardwalk. The meals were a bit pricey, $14 each. Granted, it is on the boardwalk. There is also an extra charge for using credit card. For our bill with two bloody Mary's, it was an extra $1.72. Our waitress was great, friendly. Karaoke is every Saturday night.

A great place to eat!…read more Me and my parents came here for lunch as we heard it was highly rated. Getting there was a little tricky but that was the GPS' fault. It has a nice big parking lot and we were shocked that on a Thursday afternoon, it was packed. When we walked in, we were greeted nicely and seated at a booth. The booth was nice and spacious. The table was clean, silverware was mostly clean, and there was salt, pepper, and I believe paprika shakers already on the table. One thing that impressed me heavily, is that there was a napkin dispenser already on the table. I can't tell you how frustrating it is when you have to ask for more napkins at other restaurants, and your server is nowhere to be found, or when they bring you some, but it's not enough. This is huge for a food critic like myself and this should be the standard at all restaurants. Our server was nice. She was knowledgeable about the menu and honest about what was good and what wasn't as popular. The food was good! I got the swordfish tacos with garlic mashed potatoes and a side of baked mac and cheese. The baked mac and cheese was excellent (it's quite big! You may want to make that your only side or share it with someone). The garlic mashed was good too. The swordfish tacos were good, but would've liked a little more meat in there. Still, flavor was great. My parents both got lobster rolls which they liked and my dad got the crab chowder and he said it was fantastic. Their chowder's is what they are famous for; will try that when I go back. Server was attentive, brought us refills and did an overall great job. Food is reasonable priced too and it looked like the store manager checked up on us a few times which was nice as well. Overall a great seafood restaurant to eat at. I recommend going if you are in the area; would like to go back in the future!

Server: Asya H Time…read moreArrived: 2:12 PM Time Seated: 2:14 PM Drinks Arrived: 2:35 PM Ordered Food: 2:40 PM Food Arrived: 3:09 PM We are locally based at our beach house for the beginning of summer and stopped into a new restaurant that was highly recommended by a nearby business. We were excited to try it based on the great things we had heard, but unfortunately we left with the complete opposite impression. We liked the casual grill style atmosphere that still felt family friendly. The host was prompt and welcoming, seating us almost immediately. Our server, Asya, greeted us, provided menus, and gave us time to review everything while ordering drinks and our toddler's food. Initially, things seemed promising. As someone recovering from cancer, I am mindful about what I eat and often ask questions about menu items, daily specials, and popular dishes so I can find options that aren't overly heavy or greasy. When I specifically asked about specials and recommendations, I was directed first toward the seafood boils and then several of the highest priced menu items. What was surprising was that we later discovered a daily specials menu that was never mentioned to us despite my direct questions. It felt less like guidance and more like an attempt to steer us toward the most expensive choices available. As time went on, our experience continued to decline. It took over 20 minutes just to receive our drinks, and throughout our visit our server was frequently unavailable. At one point we needed new crayons for our daughter because the ones provided were broken, and after being unable to locate our server, another employee..a gentleman with silver hair...kindly stepped in to help. Ironically, he was more attentive to our table in that brief interaction than our assigned server had been for much of the meal. The wait times became excessive. From the moment we sat down until our food arrived, nearly an hour had passed. For a mid-afternoon meal that wasn't during a rush, this was difficult to understand. Communication was minimal, there were no updates regarding delays, and we were repeatedly left wondering what was happening. What disappointed us most was that the issues weren't related to the food itself but to the overall service experience. We came in excited to support a local restaurant that had been highly recommended and instead left feeling overlooked, uninformed, and frustrated. There are too many excellent restaurants in the area that value their guests' time and provide attentive service for us to justify returning after this experience.

Don't let the understated appearance of this restaurant fool you. Do yourselves a favor and try the…read moreamazing food here! The meals my husband and I had from The Sandspur stood out as the best cuisine we had during our trip to Carolina Beach. The food was cooked to perfection, beautifully arranged, and incredibly flavorful. It's easy to tell that their talented chef takes pride in each dish. We can't wait to go back on our next trip to the area!

Not totally sure on this spot. I chose it because they are vegetarian friendly, and they definitely…read morehad a nice selection of options. Finding a spot to sit, was kind of a challenge and ended up being a little chaotic. We started inside, then went to the back where there was no seating, and then ended up in the front porch, where we did find that the two booths were able to accommodate our group. Service was friendly and attentive. Also, ordering was pretty simple in state forward, even though our group had eight people in it spoke between two booths. I chose the chips and salsa with the goat cheese queso as an appetizer, and then also got the fried tofu sandwich for the main meal. They also allowed a couple of my adult friends to order off the kids menu, which was very much appreciated. The salsa was very heavily dominated with tomato flavor and had some spice to it. I think I would describe it more as a chutney than a salsa. The goat cheese queso was pretty light on the goat cheese, and was a lot closer to just regular queso. The fries with my meal were okay and the fried tofu sandwich was okay too. Not a ton of standout flavors. I also got the seafoam cocktail. The presentation was cute and it was definitely a pretty drink. I would've expected it to be just a little stronger given the price. But, I was delighted by how it actually did look like seafoam on top. So that was a win. I'd say jury is out on this one. One of my friends got the halibut and really loved it. Another friend got the kids meal quesadillas and the cheese had already gone pretty cold by the time she got it. So, mixed bag!

This is a nice restaurant with a chef and a bar area, outside seating. The staff is super…read moreprofessional and accommodating. The menu is exquisite. We will be back again. We had to use an app/ barcode to park on the City streets. We split the Seafood plate, side salad and Cauliflower appetizer. They give you some hush puppies to enjoy. Relaxing vibe in an old house converted to dining rooms.

Food - okay, but not for the price. Service - super slow. I…read morefelt bad for the waiter. I don't know if it was the kitchen or what, but the place wasn't packed and our server seemed very overwhelmed. Drinks - dont order the mixed drinks Ambiance - Fantastic!! The main reason we went but we will not return for the other reasons.