Great place to get a clean and healthy meal. Super friendly…read morestaff. Great menu with a wide selection of options.

Well, I'm finally writing a review after several visits over the last couple years. Not sure why I…read morehaven't until now. Somewhat unassuming restaurant at a strip mall in Swansboro. As soon as you walk in you can see the kitchen and prep counter with the menu right above it. Order at the counter and pick up at the other end when your pager goes off. We kept it simple and ordered the lamb gyro, seasoned fries, drink, and hummus appetizer. We just had waters, but they offer wine, beer, sodas, bottled water, and some other drinks. Fairly simple, but good size menu with plenty of options. There are plenty of seating options with tables, booths, and outdoor tables as well. While we were waiting and eating there were several to go orders. Steady flow of customers in and out. They also have a great music selection! After a short wait our delicious gyros arrived. The presentation was nothing flashy, but good. The fires were seasoned just right for me, but a little too salty for the wife. The gyros were as expected, delicious and a good size for us. The hummus plate was actually larger than expected, but a nice surprise. There was enough naan for sure. I did not take any pics this time. Overall experience was excellent honestly. We'll definitely eat here again. I recommend giving Olea Mediterranean Kitchen a try.

This place is good but does not have good food when I went here the other day I asked for white…read morerice and got served fried and the chinese sauce they put on your food tasted different. The lady at the front was blasting her tv show she was watching. The aesthetic of the place was ok overall the people are kind and the service was good but that food was not.

Let me start this review off by saying I LOVEEEE Chinese food. I have had it so many times…read more Today I ordered Pork Egg Foo Young and Dim Sum. It was (in the nicest way possible) not good. Starting with the Egg Foo Young - the actual egg part was just okay. The gravy that came with it left this weird after taste in my mouth and I could not eat much of it. For my side I requested white rice and got vegetable fried rice. It was also just okay. I would honestly rather just eat a pack of frozen fried rice from Sam's Club. Now onto the Dim Sum - it definitely had an interesting flavor and I could not have eaten the two that I did without the soy sauce provided. It seemed to have been frozen prior and the filling was like a meat gel. Sorry for putting that image in your head!! Service - the service was good. The lady behind the counter welcomed me and my food was ready for me when I got there. Both food items are now in the trash and I sadly will not be going here again. I attached the take out menu for anyone who may need the current prices. If you chose to go here, I hope your food is better!

Girls luncheon. Got right in on a Saturday at 11 am. Our server Brian was Johnny on the Spot…read more Friendly, funny and brought refills without us having to ask. I got the Will-a-dilla ($16) which is a 3 cheese quesadilla loaded with blackened chicken, bacon bits & jalapeno; side of pico, guacamole, cilantro lime sour cream & shredded lettuce. It was good but not enough jalapenos for me. I got fruit for my side which is $2 extra and a zero coke. My friends got a wrap and the other a shrimp burger. None of us could eat it all, so we had lunch for the next day. The restaurant was clean. The bathrooms clean. The food and service was excellent, and the price good. 6/6/26

What a delicious lunch!…read more The waitress was very attentive but not overly...I split the Corner Burger with Steak Fries and it was so good I forgot to get a picture until I was down to the last bite! The steak fries were very big and my husband loved them, I prefer a thinner fry, they were good though! I also ordered a side of the brussel sprouts which were sooo good. I love roasted brussel sprouts. Great selection of cocktails and mocktails. Originally we went to the Back Bar and then learned it opens at 4pm. They have love music on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. I plan to come back!

service was great- server was extremely nice, refills without asking, checking in frequently,…read moreeverything ya frickin want. food was effin amazing, fried ravioli had me hollerin. would definitely come back if i wasnt from beautiful cleveland. bring ya kids, grandkids, second cousins, and that one auntie on her 4th divorce here, you will not be disappointed

Unique flavorful dishes. Perfect portions. Delicious salad…read moreoptions as well as hearty burgers and seafood. My favorite restaurant so far.

Considering how far we were from a major city my family was pleasantly surprised at the quality,…read morefreshness, and flavor of everything we ordered from Bamboo. Our waitress (may have been the owner or a manager) was pleasant and attentive. Everything came out at about the right pace even though the place was fairly busy. The decor and music gave the impression we could have been sitting in Tokyo, which is always a plus when visiting an ethnic themed restaurant. Try the premium sake. It was very smooth and flavorful.

Lunch with the girls was great. Loved that we had the back room to ourselves. Our server Gonzalo…read morewas attentive and polite. I had Thai Curry which was good. I asked for it to be a little hotter than what the menu states but I really didn't get any heat, but when I had my leftovers the next day it was there. Yum. Everyone enjoyed their lunch and it is one of the reasons we keep coming back. April 18, 2026

The food was amazing. I had lobster ravioli with stuffed lobster, scallops, shrimp and lumped crab…read moremeat in a creamy tomato base. My wife had fried shrimp and oyster platter. Atmosphere was upscaled but relaxed. Servers were attentive to everyone and the hostess who said she had been there 20 some years was so sweet and fun loving. We both enjoyed her so much. I've been coming to Swansboro for years and always wanted to eat here. Trust me, we will be back.

Went there for ate dinner and there are some good plates but one of shrimps with grit is very…read moredelicious!

We had a wonderful experience at Saltwater Grill in Swansboro! I ordered the Angels on Horseback…read moreand loved the flavors, especially the delicious reduction and everything that accompanied the dish. The only thing I didn't care for was the risotto, but everything else was so good that it certainly didn't take away from the overall experience. My husband had the seared ahi tuna, which was excellent, and everyone in our group really enjoyed their meals. We finished with key lime pie and cheesecake, and both were delicious! The drinks were fantastic too. Danielle, our waitress, was an absolute charm. She was friendly, attentive, and a wonderful part of our evening. Great food, great service, and a great time with friends. Definitely a five-star experience!

We recently moved to the area and chose Saltwater Grill to celebrate a special family occasion,…read morehoping it would become one of our new favorite restaurants. Instead, it was one of the most disappointing dining experiences we've ever had. From the beginning, things felt off. Our server was wearing basketball shorts, which seemed completely inappropriate for the atmosphere and setting of the restaurant. The wait for our food was excessive, and when it finally arrived, it was almost entirely inedible. The food was cold, the broccoli was essentially raw, the rice and risotto looked and tasted nothing like they should, and every meal at the table was disappointing. For a bill of over $300, not a single person in our party left satisfied. To make matters worse, we noticed the restaurant had a B sanitation rating, which certainly didn't inspire confidence after the quality of the meal we received. The waterfront location is beautiful, but that's where the positives end. When you're paying premium prices for a special celebration, you expect quality food, attentive service, and a memorable experience. Unfortunately, we got none of those. We won't be returning, and I couldn't recommend Saltwater Grill to friends, family, or anyone looking for a nice meal in the area.

Stopped in for a quick lunch and found they had a lovely buffet with all our southern faves. Even…read morethough we decided on the buffet, the service was amazing from hot fresh hush puppies to topped off drinks with to go cups. The food was great, yummy bbq, outstanding fried chicken, homemade mashed potatoes with cream or brown gravy, vegetable sides and of course banana pudding or cobbler for dessert. Really good menu which we'll definitely be back to try. This is our new favorite local restaurant. Relaxed country vibe and comfortable decor...

Mixed review here. First off, the owner is awesome! We sat at the bar and enjoyed her company and…read morechat. Overall we had a great experience, but I was going to go with a 3 Star, but the few annoying issues can be overlooked. The Good. Lobster Bisque A+++++. Large chunks of lobster in a creamy / savory bisque. Excellent flavor. Fatty cut Brisket. They can do fatty cut CORRECT! Melt in your mouth tender, great smoke flavor, two large cuts. Mac n cheese - makes Velvetta look like amateur. Very creamy and has serious white cheddar taste. Sweet potato Fries A++++. Scallops - YES PLZ! Medium size, excellent quality, flavor and seared perfectly. Okra was very good. The Bad. Crab DIp - zero flavor, just not good. Served with bread - but not even toasted. Terrible! Flounder sandwich. Flounder was excellent, but served on a cheap Cosco hamburger bun..... Really? Flounder was fried perfectly and great, but still - hamburger bun? I ordered a side Soft Shell Crab, about average. I am not sure I would order it again for $12. When we got there, the young lady whom started our order was excellent, just like the owner. The new gal that took over must have had a bad night or morning. Not friendly or attentive at all. If she smiled her face would probably break. Overall, a great place with lots of locals and great food!

The food is always delicious ! The Vampiro tacos are absolutely amazing ! Fast, friendly service…read moreand a great atmosphere

My family and I loved everything about this place, from the food, service and ambiance. We decided…read moreto try this place out of curiosity and ended up enjoying it so much we will most definitely become regulars.

While the beer cave was sort of a mess and some general restocking was needed, overall the…read moreexperience was positive. I needed gas, no problem with using my credit card at the pump and filling up. Inside restroom was clean and modern with baby changing station in the ladies room. The fountain drinks were all .79 and crushed ice--my favorite is available along with a wide variety of drinks: soda, icees, coffees both hot and cold, beer, wine, juice, milk, sports drinks, etc. Hot foods, cold sandwiches, and plenty of snack foods are available. Candy is always on sale.