Great food and a beach vibe make it the perfect place. We look forward to it every time.read more

This place is always packed, so we choose elsewhere to go. However, today we decided to stand in…read moreline to see what it's about. It is true that you can't see the menu while in line, but you can go inside and look. Which is not a big deal because while in there, grab a beer from their beer cooler, put one of the koozies on it to keep it cool, and go back and stand in line. You'll pay for it when you order. They also have a server who asks for drink orders from the line (it's much quicker to grab a beer than wait for a mixed drink). We ended up sitting at the bar because two spots opened up. Their mixed drink options are impressive and they are delicious!!! The food is simple while being tasty, filling, and affordable. Onion rings were fried perfectly and not greasy. It is honestly worth the wait. You're on vacation!

My husband and I were there Friday night with our 3 year old Golden Retriever. This was his first…read moretime "eating out ". We sat on the patio. It was the perfect outdoor setting. KLarge fenced in grassy area with play areas for the childen, and a stone patio for dining. Beautifully landscaped! Our server was very attentive and brought water out twice for doggy. We will go back for the environment, but not for the food, which was mediocre. I had fried oysters my husband had Mahi Mahi, and we shared a fried pickle appetizer. My Margarita was good! Kudos to the hostess, waitress, and bar staff.

We had a great time ! Old Fashioned was spot on It was St…read morePatrick's festival so it was PACKED

We love this place. It's a little local dive bar but it's really cool too. They have games for you…read moreto play while you drink your beer. We came several times during our vacation. They have a great selection of beers too with a bunch on tap and more in the fridge. Service was also quick and friendly. Definitely a go-to of ours!

I wish this were in a better location because they have great outdoor sitting, but all you're…read morelooking at is the traffic circle and cars going by. They have beer and wine, but we found their craft beer choice to not be broad enough. They only had one lager and the rest were sours, IPAs, etc. the bartender was very friendly. It's definitely a locals place which is a nice change to being in a room full of other tourist.

Hard working bartenders! Headliner bands! Great outdoor space when it's not cold and rainy. This is…read morea popular night spot. Not much of a dance floor when it's crowded with people of all ages. Did not see any food.

Awesome vibe. A lot of fun, very busy. I would highly recommend checking it out. Live bands make it…read morea great experience

This was a delightful surprise! The restaurant is huge. I think I counted three bars. They do a lot…read moreof business but our service was fantastic. Loved the vibe. Casual with amazing food and drinks. We ordered the Shrimp Nachos. OMG, the platter was piled high with crunchy homemade tortilla chips layered with actual real cheese (not cheap "cheese sauce") lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeños, banana peppers, avocado, and a generous amount of shrimp. If you see a chip with a bubble-those were my favorite. So delicious and could have been a meal for both of us to split. We also got The Gaff and it was absolutely delicious. The French fries are house cut and they were fantastic. Our drinks were great. Our server was attentive despite it being really busy. We will go back again this week while we're here.

Returned in 2026-- same hostess as last visit but this time she smiled. A live band played on the…read moreskirts of the outdoor seating area (basically, the parking lot). Inside, the music was dulled until the door swung open. Service was prompt and friendly. Dinner entrees included puppies (again), citrus tuna (again), parm encrusted Mahi, and two NC shrimp and grits. The citus tuna salad was just as good as last year, and the parmesean Mahi was flavorful (especially the tomatoes!) and worked very well with the bed of risotto on which it was served. Both who selected shrimp and grits were pleased but noted the grits were thin (soupy), but tasty! Even though our party claimed to be full, there was zero difficulty knocking out a basket of funnel cake fries. Gaffer's is fast becoming regular territory on our visits to the island.

We had a pretty big carry out order. The staff were very efficient & our food was delicious. They…read moredid an excellent job in getting our order complete. The manager came out to check on people waiting, which was a nice touch!

Amazing location--hard to beat sitting outside and watching the waves roll in. It's a great spot to…read morerelax and take in the view. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the setting. I ordered the Cheesy Charlie (ribeye with white cheese sauce) and was expecting something hearty on a proper hoagie roll with a rich, beer cheese-style sauce. Instead, it came on what was essentially a hot dog bun with a small portion of shaved ribeye. For the price and description, it felt pretty underwhelming. Drinks were just okay--nothing memorable either way. Overall, the atmosphere is a big win, but the food was a major letdown and honestly pretty disappointing.

Happy St Patrick's Day! Service was outstanding. Had elderly…read moreparents with us and the staff acknowledged and engaged with them. had them all laughing and smiling Specials for dinner were known as my comfort foods when I was younger. Shepherds Pie was wonderful and the Corn beef and cabbage had extra special flavor. Great job Chef! What beautiful scenery of the inter coastal water, and warmth of the sun in the background. You all made it extra special and we definitely will be returning for our next monthly gathering.

The view and the breeze made it all worth it, but overall, a disappointing dining experience. We…read morestarted off with the buffalo shrimp and she crab soup. The shrimp was exactly as the name would suggest- nothing special but tasty. The soup was probably the best part, taste-wise. I ordered the filet and it came out overcooked and dry- something akin to a hockey puck. Our server was excellent and saw it within minutes and brought me a new plate. The second was juicy and cooked perfectly, however I think this restaurant is scared of seasoning. The garlic butter on the steak was the only hint of flavor- I had to heavily salt the asparagus and mashed potatoes to get them down. No seasoning at all. My partner got the mahi mahi and while the flavor was okay, everything was dry and muted. Eating on the deck made it all worthwhile, but I think next time I'll just got for the view and apps.