We had a party of seven come in on a Monday evening. The wait was an hour so we went to the bar on the rooftop. We got sat ASAP and it was absolutely gorgeous at sunset. Our server was busy but with the help of other workers we got what we needed. I ordered the special grouper with lobster sauce and mashed potatoes. It was so freaking good I would have licked my plate if I wasn't in public. Everyone else enjoyed their food. All seven of us had only good things to say. We also got the bang bang shrimp appetizer and it was gone in seconds. Even the coleslaw under was gone. Full bar makes for a lengthy drink menu including blended pina coladas. Non alcoholic available too. I'll definitely be back. read more

Jinks Creek Waterfront Grille - Sunset view form rooftop bar - Seafood Near Me - Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

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Our family had an amazing dinner at Jinks Creek Restaurant! The owner was incredibly kind and gracious, finding a way to seat us even though we didn't have a reservation. That level of hospitality made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived. The food was outstanding--every dish was perfectly prepared and absolutely delicious. The atmosphere, service, and attention to detail made for a truly memorable evening. Thank you for such a wonderful experience. We can't wait to return! read more

We drove about 30 minutes from North Myrtle Beach so the first heads up I'll give you is if you're coming in during rush-hour, most likely on Friday afternoon or maybe even a Saturday be aware that it's gonna take a little extra time to get over the bridge. I was joined for dinner by my wife and daughter, and we sat on the upstairs deck for outside dining, which was fantastic with a wonderful view of the marshes and the setting sun. We each had something different and I must say thoroughly enjoyed our meals. I had the grouper and shrimp which was prepared to perfection over some basmati rice. My daughter had the crabcakes which were also prepared well and contained a sufficient amount of lump crab meat. My wife who doesn't eat seafood, had the chicken cavatappi which was very creamy and the chicken was tender. As the driver and someone who doesn't drink, I was glad to see that there were several nonalcoholic special drink options, including two nonalcoholic beers on the menu. When we arrived, we learned that there was a live musician, which is something that we all enjoy, especially in an outside atmosphere on such a beautiful night, but I will say that we felt that the volume of the music was a little loud to enjoy any type of conversation during our meal. During the breaks, they played house music over the stereo at the volume where we could easily speak to each other across the table. All in this was a very enjoyable night with well prepared food, and a great atmosphere. Maybe just dial down the live music to the volume of the house music - only recommendation. read more

Jinks Creek Waterfront Grille - Sunset from the upper deck dining area - Seafood Near Me - Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

AMAZING food!!! Great service as well. It's amazing every time. Very fun and beautiful atmosphere inside. read more

Jinks Creek Waterfront Grille - Seafood Near Me - Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Great drinks, amazing view. However, staff was rude and we did not feel welcomed. This could easily be the best bar in OIB given the location, but staff seemed to be annoyed when customers entered the bar. read more

We decided to eat here on our second to last night of our vacation. Things that were outstanding. Fried shrimp basket Dinner rolls before dinner Fried snapper Flatbread French fries Things that were NOT good Philly cheesesteak(inedible) Cheeseburger-like a hockey puck read more

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We enjoyed our fine dining experience here. It is suitable for kids and adults. We were told it would be about a 30 minute wait but we'd get a call when our table was ready. When asked how long we had to get to the restaurant after the call, neither host wasn't able to answer the question. We walked down the road to shop while waiting. We got the call in less than 30 minutes and hurried back. The decor was simple but unique, and included over 30 plants and flowers throughout the restaurant. The restaurant had kids' menus for the kiddos, which was great! They had pictures to color and tic tac toe! One kid ordered chicken tenders and fries and the other ordered grilled cheese and fries. We ordered the shrimp appetizer to split, a Caesar salad to split, the shrimp risotto and the mahi mahi and shrimp entree. The shrimp appetizer was slightly lacking on the amount of sauce, but was good nonetheless. When they brought our salad, they also brought out the kids' food which was nice of them! The French fries with the kid meals were great, and both kids ate until they were full! I had the a taste of the mahi mahi and it was well seasoned but a bit lacking as there was no sauce on it to enhance the flavors. The shrimp risotto was served in a lobster cream sauce. It was delicious but very rich! The kids loved the idea of edible flowers with the adult meals! This place is not for a diner with a slim wallet - we paid for the amazing food and service provided, and it was money well spent! read more

Jinks Creek Waterfront Grille - Shrimp risotto - Seafood Near Me - Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

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Cool bar up top with a water view. The bread they give before your meal is absolutely amazing ! And my shrimp risotto was out of the world. Cesar salad was top notch. Service up top was good. Service in the actually restaurant was eh. I would recommend this place if you're looking for somewhere nicer in the area and are okay spending a little more. read more

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Jinks was amazing! Our server was so helpful and attentive the entire time. Cocktails were all great. And we got shrimp cocktail and calamari to start which were both delicious. Our main meal though, the jewels by the sea pasta and the wedge salad was AMAZING!!! Would definitely come back to Jinks! read more

Jinks Creek Waterfront Grille - Jewels by the sea - Seafood Near Me - Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

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Beautiful view and amazing food. Staff was wonderful! We had a great experience and would highly recommend!

Overall beautiful restaurant and view. Although, I was not so pleased with the customer service or food. My plate came out cold and our waitress mumbled the specials of the night as well as not being very attentive to our table and had dirty plates left on the table before serving main entrées. For the pricing of the menu I would've just appreciated a bit better service with more up to par entrées. read more

Another great meal al fresco at Jinks. Got there for sunset and the weather was nice but crazy windy! Our server was good, and kept up with our drinks. We ordered the mahi tacos and the egg roll for apps. Both quite good and plenty for 4 people to share. For dinner we had the Caesar salad with shrimp. The salad was HUGE! Definitely enough to share, and I did! We also ordered the fish of the day which I believe was grouper and the shrimp capellini. All was very much enjoyed and of course the sunset views were beautiful. read more

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The Tuna was AMAZING! There were 12 of us & EVERYONE LOVED their meal. We'll DEFINITELY go back this week! It's unanimous! They are great to accommodate special dietary alternates to dishes. And the space is large & open with lots of light before sunset (we ate early so didn't see after dark.) SO SO YUMMY! read more

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Excellent food, great atmosphere, and top-notch service. Wendy was such a wonderful server - friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Everything we ordered was delicious, and we'll definitely be back! read more

Went here twice for dinner within a week. First dining experience was great. The food was absolutely delicious. We had the fried shrimp, the shrimp pasta, and the Philly cheese steak. Fried shrimp was amazing. Almost tasted like New England Fried Clams with the breading. Shrimps were seasoned and very juicy. The fries were really good too with the seasoning. The shrimp pasta was great too; the shrimps were cooked to perfection and the pasta al dente. Very garlicky which I love. The cole slaw was not good. I didn't have the cheese steak, but the person who did said it was possibly the best he's ever had in his life! Second dining experience wasn't as great. We had a rickety table out on the gazebo. I had the New England Clam Chowder and it was insanely salty. This spot is probably hit or miss for the food. The ambiance is one of the main reasons to come here. It's right by the calm water and very nice for sunset. read more

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For me and my family, our 2 week beach vacation would not be the same without multiple visits to Jinx. Whether we are staying at Ocean Isle beach or Holden, we still make sure to have dinner there each week. I personally always get the steak and crab cake, which is delicious, while my family dines on all of the other dinner options, which they all brag about how delicious their plates are, and then never share. From the Oysters as an appetizer, to the main course and dessert, hands down the service is impeccable and the ambiance is exceptional. I love seating outside and looking at the waterway. When you see the photos attached, I can guarantee your mouth is going to water! I give it 5 stars, and I would give it 5 more if they allowed! read more

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Some are calling it the worst restaurant in Ocean Isle and I think they make a strong case. Let me start by saying that the food is absolutely OK and that they have terrible hours. The service and ambiance dovetail to make for an unsavory experience. Allow me to be expound: I arrived with a party of five for festive libations. Upon arrival on the oven-like deck, we were told we could stay as long as we stood behind the "paying customers." As we intended to soon be counted among that elite class, we took our business elsewhere and were better off for it. Please allow me to restate that their outdoor seating is reminiscent of an oven. If you like being comfortable and not being treated like a peasant, there are better options. read more

Great food, good service, good martini! We come every year and never disappointed. The sunset view is pretty awesome, too!

The food was alright. Service was terrible we did the buffet and we gave her a 10% tip cause she only did half the work. She then marched out the restaurant and said "if you can't tip don't go out to eat" read more

This will be a long review and I am typically a very positive person, but had to say something. We wanted a good place to eat after renewing our vows on the beach. My husband called for a reservation earlier in the day. The person who answered said, "I don't think you will need one. In fact, it is so dead tonight that we may close at 8pm." We went that night. To summarize issues: *PARKING: I handicapped and use a scooter. There is no proper handicapped spot with spaces to unload. The handicapped space marked was blocked off by flower pots by people who drive golf carts. We moved the flower pot and parked there to unload. *ATMOSPHERE: We sat inside. Our server seemed less than thrilled to be there and had a constant frown. She didn't come back to fill water, ask if we needed another drink, etc. Even though we were dressed in our white dress clothes from our ceremony, there was no acknowledgement of our special night. For $50 per head, we expected more. (We can't blame the restaurant, but parents allowed their screaming toddler to throw food across the room.) *FOOD/PRICE: People had praised the local chef. We found the food rather tasteless and portions were ridiculous for the price. 6 shrimp on angel hair pasta....4 total lobster ravioli...all ala carte with choice of sides ends up over $50 per head. A basic, watered down specialty drink was $14. Overall, we were looking for a romantic place to celebrate our night and could have found better service and atmosphere at a local bar. The night left us feeling we spent over $100 for 2 people for a place that could have cared less that we were even there. read more

Went with wife and step son for dinner. Wife is dairy free and has gluten allergy - I am diabetic and have tree nut allergy.... Always fun for waitstaff when we show up!!!! Wife had the blackened mahi and shrimp without Cajun sauce (glutinous), I had same with sauce on the side. Son had the shrimp and grits. Mahi was good but over cooked and we felt perfect seasoning. Shrimp was done just right - Cajun sauce was good. Shrimp and grits were also tasty. Several other things looked good. Non gluten options weren't as plentiful as we would have liked but it's consistent with this area. Service was ok. We waited for quite awhile for the food and rechecks. The restaurant wasn't that busy so I don't know if it was our staff being inattentive or an issue with the restaurant. Prices were ok. A bit more expensive than competition but they are trying to position themselves above other restaurants in the area - - Ambiance was bland - everything is white. They do have a great view over the waterway which is nice but near to and during sunset the sun shines right in the windows and they have to close the blinds - kinda neuters the view during the optimal time...... Kids would be ok here. They do have a table outside which would be nice to sit at. I believe you have to ask for that one in a reservation- looked to sit 6. So - it's fine. Nothing terribly special. read more

Awesome food..........great stuft............are server Brooklyn was the best.................................. Food was the best read more

The service is normally slow here it may take and 1 hour or 2 you just never know!The hostess Vivian we met there and she now baby sits our kids.The food is ok not the best but not the worst.The ambiance depends on where you sit the upper patio is first come first serve they have fans up there however if your up there and it's hot you will fry. read more

Beautiful setting w deck overlooking intercostal water way. Server was friendly and attentive Prices high. Food was decent but not awesome nor plentiful. Shrimp w lobster sauce included six shrimp. Hubby had mahi which was a decent size. Came w rice and two tree trunk asparagus. No bread. No salad. Hoped for more for the price read more

Where is the health score? Not posted in the open, The light in the toilet is on a timer and turned off while I was still going, wtf. For our 1hour meal they moved furniture upstairs for 25 mins, so annoying, if you are prepping for a band or large group pick up the tables or set them up before the dining room gets busy, common sense is no longer common. The food was okay, the service was challenged, but the drinks were good. So all in all a middle of the road experience, had the furniture experience not have thrown a wet rag on our first visit maybe a 3.5. I had a lot of expletives in this review but, lol I Would go back but keep your expectations low, low standards in expectations of staff, service, and common sense, but the view is amazing at Sunset. read more

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Excellent spot especially the upstairs Tiki Bar. Very attentive service, great bar service and excellent food. And, the best sunset watching on OIB (although the sun can be quite strong and very hot). read more

Service was slower, restaurant seemed overwhelmed. Food was delicious. Drinks were slow. Ambiance was fine, very chilly. Overall, will return. read more

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We enjoyed our visit here very much. Our server was very busy but efficient and attentive. Our food was delicious. My dad ordered the salmon special, and we had several items on the menu. We will return! read more

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Had the Mahi Mahi, it was cooked perfectly, very flavorful and the service was wonderful! Thanks Brooklyn! Tiki bar upstairs was a lovely start to the evening as well. Highly recommend! read more

The older woman at the hostess stand was rude when we walked in, made it seem as if she was bothered to seat us even though we had a large party reservation at 7 pm. We were taken to the table and sat there for 20-25 min without anyone acknowledging us. No "hey sorry we're busy it might be a few minutes", no "hey can i get you a water, we're busy", nothing. We got up and left at 7:25 pm. Don't bother with this place, they seem to be bothered with you being there. read more

Food and atmosphere were great! It was a busy night in the tiki bar and Bridget was the absolute best!!!ll

Food was great and we didn't have a wait time like the other places on the island! Good bar environment upstairs where we ate.

Wonderful service, wonderful food. We stopped by to order takeout and have a drink while waiting. Bridget was so awesome and cheerful despite the fact that it was 100+ degrees on the beautiful outdoor pati. Highly recommend!!! read more

Food was good. Disappointed that no salads were included with entrees. Le Volte much better experience at comparable price point.

Overall pretty disappointed with this place. It's no wonder it was one of the few restaurants without a wait on a Saturday night on a holiday weekend. I thought I'd splurge and treat myself to "Jewels of the Sea" thinking it would be fresh considering our proximity to the ocean but the crab tasted like it had just come from the can. I will say the scallops were excellent and the shrimp was good but the sauce was bland and definitely left something to be desired. One member of our party didn't receive her dish until nearly everyone had finished and the waitress (who was otherwise friendly) didn't seem too bothered by this. There are better seafood restaurants around where you can get better dishes at better price points. read more

Jinks Creek Waterfront Grille - Jewels of the Sea - Seafood Near Me - Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Some dishes are okay/good, others are meh, some just barely worth eating. Drinks are also lacking - the cocktail we got was straight up a mixture of juices and barely (if any) alcohol. Beer list is short but at least tastier than the cocktails. The tuna app was pretty bad...chewy and stale. The lobster ravioli was pretty tasty, however the shrimp was overcooked. The fried fish and sweet pitt fries were decent. Service was pretty slow on general. It took awhile to get seated even with reservations. Same thing with getting the check. PSA- they blast the AC indoors to the point where it was uncomfortably cold inside, so bring a jacket if your get cold easily. read more

Jinks Creek Waterfront Grille - Seafood Near Me - Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Food was really great. Staff was great. Cost was outrageous. Why do you pay so much and have to sit in cheap plastic chairs? You can find these cheap dinning sets at Walmart. The atmosphere is really lacking. I suggest you dine elsewhere read more

It took 4 years, but we gave Jink's another try. We had a great experience this time, I am happy to report. The host was friendly and he offered us a table on the gazebo. We had a relatively new server, but she did a great job. We had the grilled flatbread for an appetizer and the cavatappi pasta for our main course. We didn't have drinks or dessert but the menu looked great. We had a very nice evening. The staff went above a beyond in some instances and are happy now to recommend this OIB eatery to our friends. read more

Jinks Creek Waterfront Grille - Cavatappi pasta - Seafood Near Me - Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

First time visit, but won't be the last. Jinks has one of the best views around, and the upstairs bar area is definitely where you want to be. Unfortunately it was a bit chilly and cloudy so we didn't get the full impact of outdoor dining or sunsets, but maybe next time. There was six of us, and no complaints about the food at all. I had the power salad with shrimp, which was plentiful and served with a generous portion of shrimp. Other entrees included swordfish, which my friend said was best she's ever had, shrimp with cappellini and flatbread. The flatbread was a bit lukewarm but my friend enjoyed it nonetheless. We had drinks at the bar first and I enjoyed a coconut ginger concoction that was delicious and perfect for a tea totaler like me. Our server, although inexperienced, was pleasant and eager to please. Would highly recommend this place as a wonderful lunch spot, so you get to enjoy the view! The atmosphere inside is a bit cold and uninspiring, almost like a cafeteria, but if you can get past that this is a worthwhile spot to indulge your love of seafood. read more

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The loudest restaurant I have ever visited. Water dropping on us and our food as we ate. Over crowded. People waiting to be seated are perched over you and watch you eat. Way over priced food. Service was ok. Food was B+ but portions were small. No bread offered before the meal came. Anniversary dinner was a flop. I will never return. Save your money and go to Maria's, or Roberto's, or anywhere else. read more