Update: The Shack is one of my favorite restaurants for home…read morecooking. We got there around 1 pm and waited for over 30 minutes for a table. That's how popular the restaurant is! I got the chicken and dumplings with three sides: one side was peanut butter pie which was delicious. The lunch meal also includes a beverage and bread corn bread or a store bought cold roll. Get the corn bread! It's so tasty! Service was good, and the restaurant was busy.

I've been driving by this spot for years and it's always been packed... not regular packed but…read morepeople parked in the street and the road trying to get in packed. This Thursday I was heading up with the wife to buy some fish and we decided to go for it. Of course there was zero parking with a parade of cars in the parking lot waiting to pick up food, when my wife noticed a pick up truck right in front of the place about to exit. She sped right next to the spot and jumped in before anyone realized it. We're in...or so I thought. We strolled up and there were about 35 people sitting on benches and rocking chairs under a tent right in front of the place all waiting to get in. I figured this is not going to be easy. I went up to the hostess station and asked how long for a table for two and she said 35 minutes or so. I looked at my wife and gave her my name. I had to find out what all the hub bub was about. In about 30 minutes they shouted my name and I sprinted to the front door...I wasn't about to lose my table. In we went and we're shown a nice size table in the middle of the place. It kinda reminded me of a beachy mom and pop diner. The friendly waitress came to the table right away, gave us our menus, showed us the specials board and took a drink order. The menu was simple but had some choices on it. While we were thinking, she came back with our drinks and we quickly ordered an appetizer. In this case, onion rings. A few minutes later my wife settled on a crab cake app and a salad which she asked to be combined. I went for the soup of the day(NE clam chowder) and one of the specials...pork chops(I took my grilled not fried) with 3 sides, Lima beans, okra & tomatoes stewed and green beans. The meal came with a choice of cornbread or roll. I opted for the cornbread. In a flash, the onion rings came out followed by the soup. Now I do love me some onion rings and these were fantastic. Crispy, flavorful and not stringy. The soup was home made. Creamy with bits of clam and chunks of potato. No salt or pepper was needed as it came out steaming hot and perfect. It was a meal in itself and I ended up taking 3/4 home with me(something rarely do). After a few minutes, the main course came out. My wife dug into a very large homemade crab cake, chock full of crab meat and very flavorful. She loved it. The salad was fresh and crisp. My pork chops came out and the size of the plate shocked me. Now, I almost never talk about price but my plate was $12.49 and I got two large perfectly prepared, juicy pork chops with a healthy helping of the best okra and stewed tomatoes I ever had plus absolutely delicious green beans and tasty lima beans. What a deal! The only thing that wasn't above average was the corn bread which was a tad dry and plain. Most of the regulars opted for the home made roll(and the fried chicken which was being served at every table!). I was stuffed and had trouble finishing my plate. My wife who said she was full, managed to save enough room for dessert. Now everyone was eating the homemade peach cobbler so I suggested that. My wife never had it before and was thinking about the Oreo pie, but I persuaded her and she was glad I did. Instead of the usual whip cream she wanted vanilla ice cream with it and it was a fantastic combo. The cobbler came out piping hot and crumbly with sweet chunks of peaches that paired well with the cold vanilla ice cream. She attacked it so fast that I couldn't get a picture. I broke my own rules and dipped in for a few spoonfuls and I'm glad I did. It was heavenly. The bill came and I couldn't believe how reasonable it was. Now I know why you can't get into the joint. We paid our bill and gave the super friendly waitress a nice tip and were on our way. We will absolutely be back and will try to time it a bit better so we can find parking...or we'll take an Uber...it was that good.

Great bbq , burnt ends were awesome. Service was very…read moreefficient and pleasant. Definitely recommend the Mac and cheese

Man I wanted this to be a 4 or5 star place. It had the potential. The vibe is awesome. The…read morebartender was amazing. The menu looks good. The brisket was a solid four out of five. The kielbasa was a two out of five and the mac & cheese was a zero out of five. They did have a nice bourbon and beer selection, but I just can't give it above three stars because of how bad the Kabasa and the mac & cheese tasted. The mac & cheese should be taken off the menu

Food was very good, all 4 of us were happy. Service flowed…read moresmoothly as well. A casual, yet slightly upscale vibe. We enjoyed our night, would go back.

Found using the Yelp app. Lot of good reviews. It's a relatively small place and clientele seems…read morelocals vs tourists. Server was great. Took our beverage orders, returned quickly with those and water. She told us the specials which we passed on. Fred ordered fried oysters platter, I ordered an à la carte crab cake and oysters Rockefeller. Our food arrived quickly. Fried oysters were plentiful and crispy. House made chips were crunchy and delicious. My crab cake was wonderful - as close to a Maryland crab cake as I've had in a long time. Lump crab, very little bread crumbs, pan fried and served with a dollop of hollandaise. It needed some Old Bay seasoning. The Rockefeller Oysters were delicious. Plump oysters topped with spinach and Hollandaise. They need a splash of Pernod and would be 5 star. We split a piece of house made peanut butter pie for dessert. It wasn't good. Way too sweet and very soupy. Tasted like a cool whip recipe. Our tab was reasonable and we left our server a generous tip. We recommended the restaurant to numerous people we knew back at the hotel. I'd definitely return!

We come here religiously when we are in town, it's been going downhill sadly. The food is good but…read morethe service is not. We love the outdoor patio and looking for the alligator while we wait! The Buffalo Dip is really good if you like spicy! We haven't ever gotten a meal we haven't liked. But be prepared to not receive refills and your drink will be watered down...you more than likely will just be handed your ticket and forgot about til come back to your table for payment.. this has happened the past 5 times we have went and it's not been "season" time. So no they were not that busy. Also we haven't ever had a wait time. They normally seat really fast. We will still always return though because again the food and environment is good!

I so wanted to like the wings but sorry just can't. Got the Medium Wings and they were tasteless…read more Bartender was very nice and the fried mushrooms were tasty. F & L. (First time & Last time). Place is huge but very few people were there on a Saturday night which tells you something. Overall a C. Not worth going back. Sorry.

The food is really good and the price for the food is amazing. Serves are very nice and refill your…read moredrink constantly without having to ask. Great place to eat especially in the deck next to the pond where you can see all the turtles and birds.

The name of the game with Hamburger Joe's is "expectations." Think "hamburger joint, local…read morerestaurant in a small town, great, solid, palate-pleasing food, and a take me back atmosphere." No reservations and cash only are a couple of additional things you have to know before you go. The wait can be long. We waited a little less than an hour. You can visit the bar and get a thirst quencher while you wait outside, or just wait. Service was lightning fast once we were seated. And the prices are very reasonable. No dessert menu but Native Joe's ice cream and coffee is right across the parking lot. Hamburger Joe's is a great casual restaurant with just enough ambiance to make you feel you slipped back in time

The wings were so good, wish I had a place like this back home! The staff was really nice too.read more

Food was cold chicken was seas to heavy not happy about the food was my first time tastingread more

Very small place and can be very full when band is playing. Friendly service and atmosphere.read more

Greetings, I forgot to add to my very looooong review a bit about the ambiance The decor is very…read moremuch music inspired ~ memorabilia galore, it's very interesting & also changes ... so ... one always sees something new. I like that. It's also 'interactive' in a sense ~ but that might just be me? Keep in mind, I am mostly harmless. No really I am.

A consistent standout in NMB for high-quality barbecue. Bar-B-Que House has been a local staple…read moresince 2005, offering expertly hickory-smoked meats including ribs, chicken, and brisket. The service is notably fast and welcoming. I particularly appreciate the variety of regional sauces (the Eastern vinegar is a must-try) and their excellent selection of ice-cold tap beers. The restaurant is clean and colorful with comfortable booths and seats. It's easy to see why they're frequently voted 'Best Barbeque' on the Grand Strand.

Our server was very helpful with suggestions and information. They were unfortunately out of ribs…read more But the rest of the food was pretty good.