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    Fish Hut Grill

    4.4 (394 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Line to the parking lot. These people know it's worth the wait.
    Christian J.

    This place is phenomenal. It deserves every bit of hype, if there is a line wait in it. A seafood place next door, Flipperz, serves frozen farm raised product from [insert random Asian country]. It was empty on a Saturday while Fish Hut had a line through the parking lot. In a coastal area people know good seafood. I highly recommend this place.

    Lemon and Butter
    William M. B.

    Freaking amazing food all around even for us non fish / seafood people (me). Staff goes above and beyond! They serve drinks in line while you wait! Very cute beach ambience open air!

    Emilee J.

    SO dang much to love about this homey little spot and such a big part of what made me fall head over heels for Emerald Isle. It's worth the line (even if out the door) and the good news is you'll be served drinks along the way. Great service, some of the best peel and eat shrimp I've had, and a full vibe.

    Kids chicken fingers and fries
    Caroline J.

    Yum! Food Tried the following: Blackened Shrimp tacos, fried fish tacos , chili, cheese curds, onion rings and fries! All were very excellent and surprisingly the chili was super good! I guess it's an off-season addition. Service: Order at the counter and they then bring your food to you. Very casual environment. Glad we were with friends who told us how it works because it can be a little confusing about the system for drinks and such. Just keep track of your beers and pay for them all at the end! Ambiance: Indoor/outdoor seating in a casual laid back setting. It was October (off season) and still busy! Go here for fresh casual seafood!

    Cheese curds

    Food was excellent, drove from Fayettville just for this. Was not disappointed. We will be back. 2 hr drive, $60 bucks for lunch , $50 bucks worth of fuel, Being with my wife of 25 years to enjoy a day together eating great food (priceless). Staff was super friendly

    Fried shrimp tacos, soft shell crab sandwich, blackened fish tacos, and a side of coleslaw
    Bob G.

    Someone recommended The Fish Hut and we went for lunch. Beprepared to wait a while and in the heat, but the wait is worth it! This small restaurant boasts an amazing, robust menu that makes the wait seem more worthwhile. You must wait in line while they serve one by one, but don't worry, they come by and get your drink order while waiting in line. I wasn't sure about the order-at-the-counter concept for a seafood place, but I was wrong, and it works. Drinks came out quickly and were very good. Fried shrimp tacos, soft shell crab sandwich, blackened fish tacos, and a side of coleslaw were all delicious. The absolute beach of a come-as-you-are, laid-back, beach vibe. Family-friendly, reasonably priced. A friend recommended this place, so we decided to stop by for lunch. Be prepared to wait for a while in the heat, but trust me, the wait is worth it! This small restaurant has an impressive and diverse menu that makes the wait feel worthwhile. You'll need to stand in line as they serve customers one by one, but don't worry--the staff comes around to take your drink order while you wait. I wasn't initially sure about the order-at-the-counter concept for a seafood restaurant, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that it works well. Our drinks arrived quickly and were very good. We tried the fried shrimp tacos, soft-shell crab sandwich, blackened fish tacos, and a side of coleslaw, all of which were delicious. The atmosphere has a laid-back, beachy vibe that makes it feel like a casual spot to hang out. It's family-friendly and reasonably priced, too! I gave a 4 due to the long wait outside in the heat.

    Fish tacos
    Steve S.

    This little busy joint on the strip is different from what I'm used to. First when you're waiting in line to place your order, a waitress comes up and askes if you'd like a drink, while you are standing in line waiting. Yes, please! This makes standing in line so much better. Haha. The way they do things is different from what I am used to up here in NY. I walk in, I place my order, I go find a seat. The come out and just start calling your name. They find you, drop off your tray of food and bill, and when you're done eating you walk up and pay. With so many entrances in and out of this place you'd think they would have you pay first. I guess that's the difference between the south and NYC. Haha. The tacos were delicious. 10/10 would recommend.

    Cecilia T.

    This is a very fun spot for fish tacos, sandwiches, and drinks. It is a mostly outdoor spot that is very dog friendly. The vibe is chill, the people are lovely, and the atmosphere encourages mingling with your neighbors. The food and drinks are really good, too. I've only ever had the fish tacos, because they are just that good.

    Catherine L.

    This place was so good we came again the next day for dinner!! The line was out the door for dinner but moved pretty quickly. Service was friendly and fast. We got the fried shrimp tacos and soft shell crab sandwich again (our favorites), and tried the Black Sea bass sandwich (blackened), onion rings, Wisconsin cheese curds, a pina colada and modelo. The sides were great. Both days we tried blackened fish and think that they would've tasted better fried, but at least we gave it a chance. We still think the shrimp tacos and the soft shell crab sandwich are the best. This restaurant was probably the highlight of our trip food wise - definitely recommend to those visiting Emerald Isle!!

    Kristin B.

    Delicious food! Had a line so be prepared to wait, but the food is definitely worth the wait! Decent amount of seating but I can see how it would be limited in seating during peak hours. Staff very friendly. Gives off great beach / island vibes which takes me back to my Grenada days.

    Wes J.

    This is my favorite spot on the island. I'm a sucker for great fish tacos, and the Fish Hut has the best fish be ever crammed into my face hole. They're made with fresh grouper, and you can get it fried, grilled or blackened (I like blackened). They also have shrimp tacos, but I don't have a death wish...yet. The sandwiches are solid, and they always have some type of fresh fish of the day. Grab a burger, some cheese curds or poutine, and you've had a pretty great day. Cheers!

    Blackened fish bites, fries in the background as well as the cucumber tomato salad.
    Melissa M.

    We heard this was "the best spot to get fish on the whole island." We heard this from TWO independent sources, one local and one frequent vacationer. Don't you know, they were right! Don't let the line out the door send you away. It goes quick AND they will bring you a drink from the bar while you wait! The coconut ginger fizz was amazing, as was the Paloma. For food, we tried the blackened grouper sandwich, the blackened fish bites, a small fry, and a small cucumber tomato salad. It was all EXCELLENT. We saw the whole flounder being carried to another table and it also looked fantastic. Great service, incredible food, fun restaurant. Highly recommended!

    Georgia B.

    Solid seafood restaurant. Order & seat-yourself style. Outdoor and indoor tables available. Long wait any time after 5:30pm, but they serve you drinks as you wait in line. We had no problems getting a table, even with how busy it was. The piña colada was delicious as well as the poke bowl, shrimp tacos, and peel and eat shrimp. A bit over priced for the portion size.

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    Fresh local seafood that you can't find anywhere else on the island! Fresh fish on a salad is my favorite! Great owners and staff!

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    This place has amazing food and a great atmosphere... we will definitely come back again soon.

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    Food is amazing. Honor system here, you pay after you eat. Atmosphere is fun & beachy! lines can be long, but its worth the wait.

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    Best food & service on the Island! Love the ambience! Everyone feels welcome , it's just a great time at Fish Hut Grill

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