I'm a big fan of Publix grocery store. I absolutely love them, but this has gotta be the…read morefriendliest Publix store on the planet. My experience in the store was just so pleasant. The checkout lady was competent. She even thanked me for bringing my recycling bags, asked me how my visit was and invited me to come back to the store. The bagger was pleasant. He happily bagged my items and as I exited, I believe it was a manager, smiled and bade me farewell. Two thumbs up. This is a model class in grocery store customer service. I will be back.

Here at OI on vacation and we wanted to get deli sandwiches to bring to the beach. We did have a…read morePublix really close to us so we thought we'd get some from here (we usually like to shop local but it's a Sunday and many places are closed) Now, I'm not a huge sandwich person as I'm a picky eater so I was kinda hesitant but it was really good. The bread was very fresh and soft which is usually a deal breaker if it's hard and crunchy. I liked that you could make your own sandwich as I sub a lot of things usually and it was ready in about 25 minutes. Would recommend then for sandwiches if you are needing something fast! We also shared a pasta salad and potatoe salad!

The meat in this place is the best and they will cut it to you specs if you want and all the extras…read morethey have is remarkable and fresh I get here when I'm looking to make a nice dinner, I have never had a bad purchase here and I highly recommend this place John

I got the hamburger lasagna, about $26, a small piece of pasta and the rest was just hamburger …read more Lasagna is supposed to come with lasagna noodles, different types of cheese, sauce. I saved the meat and the next day I cooked some ramen noodles and added the meat from my $26 meal. The ramen noodle meal was a LOT better. My rating is a minus 2 !!! So disappointed

Update Bought Hog fish, as expensive as Grouper but this…read moremay be my new favorite. The fish is mild and no bones I was surprised how good it was and it's cheaper than going out to a Restaurant Bob.

Some of the best and freshest seafood you will find in OIB! The staff is helpful and does NOT try…read moreto sell you more than you need. Prices are comparable to other local businesses. Don't forget to check out their coolers. If the spicy crab dip is available, get one! My family loves it.

If you want fresh, well prepared food get to the Causeway Gourmet before the crowds arrive…read moreotherwise you'll be waiting. They have daily specials and trusted regulars. The salads they prepare are hands down some of the best I've had anywhere. Plenty of protein, and lots of fresh Ingredients like: avocado, egg, cheese, bacon and lovely cherry tomatoes. They make creamy, full dressings that are so good you want to take home extra. We tried the clam chowder also and it was full of potatoes and well made. The base was delish! This is a keeper this place.

The food was very simple and not having much taste. There is a lot of room for improvement. Also,…read morethe lack of taste in the food isn't compensated by pricing (don't expect Costco hotdogs). The service was fine.

Tasty food and super service. Special care taken by staff to address a food allergy issue in our…read moreparty. Well done! Will definitely be back and recommend.

One of the biggest things I look for in a restaurant is consistency, and Purple Onion is…read moreconsistently good. Have never had a meal here that wasn't delicious, and the service is with a smile, which is always appreciated! Love the handmade chips (especially with a side of ranch), fried green tomatoes, haddock wrap, breakfast dishes, desserts, etc. Definitely a place you can count on for a good meal. My only complaint is during peak hours it gets rather noisy and the parking lot is a little hard to get out of. But totally worth it for the overall great experience!

Island Market is confusing. I tied my small dog, Josie, outside and came in last year. They told…read moreme to bring her in and were very nice to her. A year later, two days ago, I brought her in and the staff fussed over her. Today I came in with Josie and a guy behind the counter scowled at us. They had a dog sitting on the counter. The scowling guy said the dog did not like other animals. He also told me I couldn't bring her to the back, where they had been so nice to her the day before, and the coffee drinks and bagels were prepared. We went next door to buy my café mocha. So, Island Mart confuses me. They are either very dog friendly or not. Depends on the day of the week?

I went here for a sandwich after leaving the beach and got exactly what I was looking for!! A…read moresmall, regular sandwich on loaf bread. Sometimes you don't want so much bread with your sandwich. Not only was my veggie sandwich good, but they went out of their way to help me create a great sandwich that was not in the menu since I was a vegetarian. The store itself was clean and had lots of cute merchandise and snacks. Highly recommend!

I don't always shop here anymore but I needed some specifics hot dogs for a cook out and this was…read morethe only place I knew made what I wanted. Plus, the coleslaw and pasta salad is very good here so they beat out the other local stores. Lowe's always had beautiful displays when you walk in with lots of tempting goodies. Picked up some cookies as they looked too good.

Kathy who works at the beer den is terrible at her job. It was a few minutes after 8 still drinking…read morebeer that was ordered before 8. Kathy said we had to leave now so she can put the chairs up. Like what?!? Kicking people out of a grocery store that isn't closed yet. Awful customer service!

"That was one nice Food Lion!", my daughter commented as we rode away with our weekly food cache…read morewhile kicking off our annual trip to Sunset Beach, and she was right. Spoiled by Harris Teeter and Publix, we typically avoid Food Lion back home, but this beach location has its own charm, which can best be attributed to the pleasant locals that it employs. Besides the friendly service, it is also larger than your typical Food Lion. The meat and produce departments both offer plenty of fresh products and the deli/ bakery, which happily greets you upon entry, is also a tempting option. Of course, it is geared to the tourist so the expected selection of beachy items like straw hats, sand toys, flip flops and what not. The prices seem to be a bit pricier than your average Food Lion but not drastically so.

The wife purchased an 8-piece fried chicken on Memorial Day. There were 2 breasts, 2 legs, 3 wings…read more& 1 piece of mystery meat which we assumed was a small part of a thigh. Yes, we received 8-pieces. The chicken was over battered, over cooked, dry and underfeed! If you want good fried chicken go to Publix's or Bojangles!

Since there's a Food Lion in Holden Beach, I rarely take the opportunity to shop at this Shallotte…read morelocation. In town to do some appliance shopping after Thanksgiving, I opted to stop in and pick up the few things I needed from the grocery. The store is conveniently located on the main drag through Shallotte, not too far from the intersection of Highway 17 and Business 17. The layout of the store is similar to the Holden Beach one, although it feels much larger and newer, with updated flooring and signage. The wine section is larger and more varied, with specials at all price points. I like that Food Lion carries the Udi's gluten free breads, including their baguette, which is pretty decent for GF bread. The trick is to know these breads are located in a freezer case on the way to the produce area, just past the deli section. The staff is friendly and helpful, and checkout is a breeze.

This is a very good grocery store that really functions well most of the time. I have shopped at…read morethis store since they came to Shallotte years ago. They have some excellent up front associates who really present themselves well...thus making this particular store much better than other Food Lions in their chain. These quality people make shopping here a pleasure rather than a chore. The store is clean and always well stocked. Their meats are good, occasionally I have gotten some lunch meat from their deli that are tough and not quiet up to par. Their other meats are usually very good. Their vegetables are good and presented well. As a whole, for a small town grocery store, we are fortunate to have FOOD LION CORPORATION in Shallotte, NC.