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    Island Way

    3.7 (513 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    ISLAND WAY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Double chocolate brownie à la mode
    Jenny H.

    Good- Service from Josh was top notch. French 77 cocktail Lobster soup- rich and velvety Scallop special Tenderloin canapés - a consistent winner Crab dip Ribeye special Okay Fried flounder and combo of fried shrimp and scallops was just ok Bad Oysters Substantial wait for entrees. Ugly Stufffed flounder - a teaspoon of crab meat with the flavorless fish. Incredibly disappointing.

    View from the bar at Island Way.
    Susan K.

    Food is consistently bad. Service and restaurant are lovely but the food is so expensive and just not good.

    Smith Hook Cabernet Sauvignon
    Scott C.

    Everything from first walking in the door to walking back out was just amazing, our server Kirby was absolutely on point and took care of our every need. Started with a reasonably priced pour of Buffalo trace and then transitioned into an amazing bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon by Smith Hook winery. The oysters Rockefeller were probably some of the best we've ever had, I ordered the Filet Neptune, med rare and my wife had the house special Scallops Neptune. Both were absolutely amazing and cooked to perfection. The seating area was spaced far enough apart that you had your own private area even though it was absolutely packed with diners, the noise level was surprisingly low, and the lighting was bright enough to see, but not so bright you didn't enjoy yourself.

    Lobster bisque!
    Ashley R.

    We had Ileana (sp?) for a waitress, and she was excellent. The lobster bisque was the best I've ever had, and funny enough, we loved the butter that came with the bread

    Jacki B.

    We had a fantastic dinner at Island Way! It doesn't look like too much from the outside, but the inside is cute and modern. We had reservations for an early dinner on a Sunday night and were seated immediately at a table overlooking the beach. We took advantage of the early dinner menu which had a more limited menu with discounted prices. The seafood was so fresh and served piping hot, and we were impressed with the portion sizes, even for the discounted menu. Definitely suggest making reservations, as all of the tables were filled when we were there. That speaks for itself, that this is a great dining experience! We will definitely be back next time we visit Oak Island!

    Lobster Tail w/mashed potato.

    Of course the atmosphere is great, beach front. But the food could be better. We started the two appetizers. Shrimp and Grits, and Asian shrimp. Both were excellent. The entrees lacked that push toward a good meal. The special, Scallops with asparagus and shrimp/crab meat, was good but not great. Also has the Lobster tail. For $35.00 it should have come with some sort of side. And the tail was mushy, should have sent it back. If you want an OK meal with great ambience then I would recommend. The staff was excellent.

    Island Way offers an upscale but approachable dining experience on Oak Island. We had a reservation for the outdoor patio at 8:00 which was the perfect time to catch the sunset. Also the temperature outside was perfect by that time. The interior tables offer a panoramic view of the sand dunes, it is really a beautiful spot. As for the food-the crab dip was forgettable and the portion was small. There were 5 of us and we each got one tiny scoop of the dip. The scallops were tender and tasty but apparently the kitchen doesn't like when you order them blackened? The crab cakes were very bready and had a ton of filler. The grilled "sushi grade" tuna cooked rare was actually very dry and not at all similar to other tuna I have ordered on the island. The best thing I ate was the side caesar salad. I looked around and saw some tasty looking pasta dishes that I may try next time. Or maybe I'll try a steak or something else. I really enjoyed the ambiance/atmosphere. Our waiter was amazing. But unfortunately, the food fell a little flat for the price tag. 4 stars and I would return to try something else off the menu!

    View of sand and
    Randy W.

    Was there in middle of week during Septemberr and it was busy. Was seated outside on patio which was a great choice with the weather temperature and view of beach/pier. We sat at the window facing beach that had a very short bar top with high bar chairs which made it difficult for wife to get situated. Was greeted promptly to take our drink order. We did not have an appetizer and placed our order pretty quickly. My wife ordered a single crab cake which came with a side and she enjoyed it. I ordered Grouper Neptune that came with asparagus. I enjoyed my meal. Service was ok, could have been more attentive. Value for buck was ok.

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    Great food, Allie was a very nice server. She had small talk with us and made a good mood in the restaurant. 10/10 would recommend.

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    Been here several times, second time having Luke as our server. He's wonderful! Had a great time!! Highly recommend the oyster Rockefeller!

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    Ask the Community - Island Way

    Are there gluten free options?

    Have no idea.

    What sides (if any) do they serve with the Entrees on the dinner menu?

    I'm pretty sure you get one side. Mashed or baked potato, seasonal veggies or rice. There might be more options but those are the only ones I remember.

    Do they have a kids menu?

    They do not

    Do you still serve the early bird menu?

    Yes they do it's from 4:30 to 5:45

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