The best vibes on Oak Island : ) delicious food, great cocktails, friendly service - all while looking at the ocean

Great menu options, but I was disappointed to hear they were sold out of two options that I was interested in. ... leads me to believe that the Coconut shrimp is delicious. The seafood tacos were amazing just the same. Must visit if you're in town. After your relaxing meal, you can take a stroll on the pier. read more

May have been an off day, but our drinks were room temperature at best and the tuna was unfortunately overcooked.

This place has a great vibe and good service. It's on the water so that's a plus too. The food was just okay for me. Not a fan of the food but will be back for drinks on the water for sure. read more

Excellent food & service, I love this place. We came late, they took care of us with two excellent meals, I got a garden salad with a piece of Mahi on it my wife got a burger. Both were delicious read more

We have been there twice during our stay in Oak Island. The fried green tomatoes and pretzel are very good. The server on the other hand was terrible, she practically through stuff on the table and because we didn't react fast enough for the to-go containers she rudely said "can someone help me here", had not idea she was having a problem. She definitely would have rather been someplace else. The reason for no tip on a $104 bill. People still don't understand what it takes to provide good service in order to get a tip. read more

Right on the beach on Ocean Drive. Has some picnic tables with live music in the front. An indoor seating area, an outdoor seating area on a deck, and a small 8 person outdoor bar. Directly on the beach so I'd sit outside can see/hear all the beach things. They are connected to the fishing pier. Sat in outdoor bar as wait for table was an hour plus. This place gets super busy. Ordered two drinks - Cadillac Margarita and a strawberry jalapeño margarita. Both just okay. They do have several cocktails on their menu, as well as several frozen drinks. Ordered a burger and fries and an Island Bowl with tuna. Burger was super fantastic! Great flavor. Fries missed the mark. The Island Bowl is beautiful, but lacked flavor. Overall, a good experience. The employees are super friendly and attentive. I would go again just for the convenience of their location. read more

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What a difference a few years makes! Koko Cabana has always had excellent service and a stellar location, but I had been disappointed with the quality of the foodstuffs and libations. While I cannot speak for improved libations this time around, since I only drank water, the food is greatly improved. Lunching with a group of friends to celebrate a birthday, each and every one of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals. There are limited gluten free options - salads and bowls, primarily - but those options are delicious. I loved the island bowl with poke tuna, rice, edamame, pineapple salsa, kimchi cucumbers, wasabi and pickled ginger. The portions are ample enough to share, if desired. Other standout dishes include the shrimp quesadilla and the Southwest burger and fries. Service remains a cut above, and it's hard to beat the views. read more

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We went for the margarita pitcher but also got chips and salsa and queso! We then added on the shrimp! The spicy shrimp was delicious!! Friendly service and such a good vibe! read more

KoKo Cabana - Burgers Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

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First time trying this restaurant. Walked in from the beach. Sat at the bar. Staff was super friendly. Meals were HUGE and delicious. We ordered Poke bowl and chicken sandwich. Definitely not "bar food." Restaurant quality. Saw shrimp appetizer and fried green tomato apps heading to other tables. Wished I had more appetite to try, just no more room. A bit pricey, but definitely worth it. We will absolutely be back. read more

Solid place to eat if you're in the Southport / Oak Island area. The seafood tasted fresh. We did not make a reservation but they were able to see us as a party of three however, the place was about 85 to 90% packed so I would suggest the reservation. Our waitress was very personable. She told us the specials of the day and also gave us some of her personal recommendations. Overall, the food was delicious. I would give it an 8 out of 10. The scallops were my favorite. Coconut shrimp had a great texture. Definitely didn't taste frozen read more

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Fabulous beach spot for lunch or dinner. We were on the island for a vacation getaway from TN. I ordered the tuna bowl and it was incredibly fresh! It had ginger-glazed tuna, edamame, kimchi cucumbers, pickled onions, and more over a bed of white rice. My husband ordered the fish sandwich and the fish was larger than the bun! It came out hot and tasty! Thank you for the excellent food, great service and fun location! We'll definitely be back. Kudos to you. read more

KoKo Cabana - Wall art outside bar - Burgers Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

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This was our first visit to Oak Island and the day we arrived, we stumbled upon KoKo Cabana hungry and parched after a long drive. There was indoor and outdoor seating, and it was busy on an early Saturday evening a bit before sunset. We asked for a table outside and were immediately seated. Service was prompt, our server was friendly and efficient. We sat on the rail overlooking the beach and pier, and it was a gorgeous evening. I ordered the Island Bowl with Grilled Chicken, and it was scrumptious! So flavorful and vibrant that my mouth was twitching with excitement with each bite. My husband enjoyed the Fish Tacos and announced they were some of the best he'd ever had. Drinks were refilled promptly, the bar was lively and we had a fabulous evening. Highly recommend if you're in Oak Island. read more

KoKo Cabana - Island Bowl with Grilled Chicken -- yum yum yum - Burgers Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

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The view was great, and the service was friendly and attentive. Unfortunately, the overall dining experience fell short in several areas. We waited about 1.5 hours for a table, which was disappointing. The food and drinks were below average, and there were no frozen bar drinks available. The fish tacos had very little flavor, and most of the other dishes we ordered also lacked seasoning and taste. It may have been due to how busy the restaurant was, but the food quality did not meet expectations. My daughter ate the chicken nachos from the kids' menu and woke up at 3:00 AM with a stomach ache, which was concerning. Overall, the view and service were the highlights of our visit, but the long wait and underwhelming food made for a disappointing experience. read more

We were looking for a casual lunch spot with a beach view and found KoKo Cabana. We can definitely see why they have good reviews! There were open seats at the bar so we sat with a view of the pier which was fun. The other patrons were friendly, the service was good and the food was even better than expected. My coconut shrimp tacos were outstanding. We will definitely be back! read more

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My favorite restaurant on OKI! I always get the island bowl with shrimp and sub the sesame ginger glaze for firecracker sauce. This dish is so unique and fresh and a very large portion size! While I get the same thing every time my husband likes to try out their seasonal specials and they have always been delicious as well. The restaurant itself couldn't be in a more perfect location right on the ocean with beautiful views. 10/10 recommend eating here! read more

KoKo Cabana - Island Bowl with shrimp - Burgers Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

Oak Island ... I'm back but this is my first time eating.. Koko Cabana was suggested .... Dope atmosphere .. the smell of seafood was marvelous .... I ordered at Long Beach that's a Long Island with cranberry instead of coke ... for my apace ordered thd firecracker shrimp and crab stuffed hush puppies .. man ole man the crab stuffed hush puppies was amazing ... I had to cut one open and the amount crab meat was exceptional Achie dipping sauce was so plus ... fried perfect and seasoned perfectly .. the fire cracker shrimp were equally amazing ... the shrimp were huge and not over cooked ... and before forget ... our server Corine was DOPE..... lots of personality ... and made sure we got our food expeditiously ... I can't wait to come baccz read more

KoKo Cabana - Crab Stuffed Hush Puppies - Burgers Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

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First time in North Carolina and Koko Cabana was our first stop. The restaurant overlooks the ocean and has a great vibe. The food is delicious and they serve great portions at great prices. The drinks are AMAZING. The owners and staff are very friendly. This is a place you don't want to miss eating at. They are a 5 star restaurant. Thank you soooooooo much for the great experience. read more

Decent amount of parking available for customers! Inside is a bit small but they offer outdoor seating as well. The food is great and fresh plus there's lots of unique options and flavors. However, I wouldn't go back here on a super hot day because the inside was HOT like made it hard to eat dinner.. but definitely a great option on a cooler day. I also enjoyed their berry mule! read more

KoKo Cabana - Grilled shrimp salad (there's a fancier name for it that I can't remember) - Burgers Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

Koko K is a great casual oak Island restaurant that's in the Chef Tuna family of restaurants (think Rubys coffeehouse, Kai Joes and cafe Koa) and it delivers on the coastal vibe in atmosphere, service and food along with pretty reasonable price point for most of the menu items. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal from drinks through entrees and our server Zach was both friendly and helpful. For drinks we got the key lime martini, strawberry daiquiri, old fashioned with fruit and a strawberry jalapeno margarita. All were very good but I think the standout was the margarita - strawberry with a kick of tequila and a hint of spice. Key lime martini was smooth and not too sweet but light on alcohol. Old fashioned felt a little tame as well. Appetizers Based on other reviews we got the coconut shrimp and they lived up to the hype. Crispy and sweet with the Thai chili sauce. The fish bites were also fried well with a nice crust that was not too greasy and we also really likened the fried green tomatoes bc of the light crust, but the toppings of pico, goat cheese and agave made it stand out from your average FGT app. For entrees we enjoyed the local fish special of mahi, the fish tacos, the ahi tuna nachos, blackened Mahi and a custom made plantain dish with mahi added to it. The local fish dish with Mahi had a light citrus glaze and fresh island salsa which was a perfect beachside meal. The fish tacos are a great pick for a lighter entree and the ahi nachos were a feast fit for a giant. The mahi was blackened perfectly and my custom plantain dish was a perfect combination of fresh fish with a touch of plantain sweetness and fresh pineapple salsa with corn and black beans to round out the island flavors. Loved our evening out and felt it was money well spent. Well paced as well which was amazing given how busy it is in the summer especially over Fourth of July week. Always a good idea to go on the early side for dinner pretty much anywhere on the island to avoid a massive long wait and snag some decent parking. read more

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Kind service, killer view, and large servings. Family friendly and easy 2 hour free parking. Loved every bit of it! read more

KoKo Cabana - Fish tacos - Burgers Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

Had a outside deck view of the ocean and good brunch ! Fast speedy service!! I had the bacon wrapped scallops and a salad and a special drink for my Valentines To walk on the pier was free! It was delicious and I would definitely recommend this restaurant ! read more

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Had a great time at KoKo Cabana. The fire cracker shrimp was a hit! This place a great place to grab a drink and snack after a Long Beach day. There's inside and outside seating and the view is absolutely beautiful. Don't forgot your ID tho they are very strict here (I forgot mine one night). Overall, so much fun really nice wait staff. read more

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What an awesome place and experience! Kids loved the games outside while waiting and the food was amazing!! Island bowls were massive and so delicious! Peach Beach drink special was tasty too! Definitely would come back! read more

We came to koko cabana because of the great reviews and a previous experience. When we got there we were told the wait for 5 and a baby would be 45 mins so we took a free walk on the pier and our table was ready in no time, much faster than their projected time. The atmosphere was great minus the rowdy wealthy bunch we were sat near. They may have been over served and we were over them. The food was excellent and fresh. I got the shrimp nachos which were cooked perfectly, well seasoned, and weren't too heavy on the stomach. Other party members got the tuna bowl which looked phenomenal and my wife got the burger which she was able to eat even with her pregnancy food aversions. The view and location are awesome with it being on the oak island pier. Thumbs up from me read more

KoKo Cabana - Shrimp nachos - Burgers Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

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Food was excellent. Large portions. Very, very popular so expect at minimum 30 minute wait. Nothing special about ambiance but nice views of ocean if you have table near window or outside. read more

You have got to try the Fish Sandwich - it is incredible!! It's not your ordinary sandwich, it is an oversized piece of fresh flounder twice the size of the bun with some delightful bacon jam spread on it. The absolute best sandwich I've ever eaten!! Do yourself a favor and give it a try! read more

KoKo Cabana - Fish sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

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Ate there last evening (5-31-26) and had the BEST Bowl--Island Bowl w/Chicken. Delicious!! Waiter was awesome. A bit noisy but ok. Beach view, busy but got right in at 5pm. Great cocktails! Also a big variety of dishes including vegan meals. I'll be back! read more

Went straight from beach (with cover-ups on), sat outside, and had some of the best grilled steak and shrimp on the island. Great service, excellent drinks, and the food was on pointe! read more

Our server Nick, was awesome. We got there at 4PM as a group of 8 so we wouldn't have to wait and it worked out. We ordered a ton of food and not one thing was less than delicious. Stand outs were definitely the tuna bowl, the flounder, and the firecracker shrimp. Take a walk on the pier after and it's the perfect night! read more

Seafood, tacos, bowls, and nachos at a beach front bar. Family friendly from the beginning. Put your name on the list, grab a drink and wait out side to play corn hole. Or walk down the pier and enjoy the views before a text message alerts your ready table. The staff is kind, the views are easy to find inside or out, and the ambience is beach modern. The drink menu matches the vibes and food. The food menu is full of fresh seafood like tuna and crab. If you are on Oak Island and want beach front dining, this is a solid restaurant. read more

KoKo Cabana - Shrimp plate - Burgers Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

Terrible experience. Long wait time over an hour and a half, after being seated took 15-20 minutes for waiter to come take our drink and food order. Another 45 minutes for food to come out. Ordered the blackened flounder plate, came out tasting like charcoal burnt chicken... could have been a bad night for the restaurant to go but was atleast hoping for good food. read more

Great location, food, and service! My friends and I came here on a Saturday afternoon for lunch and we were immediately seated. The restaurant has a very paradise chill type of vibe to it. Staff was friendly and exuded southern hospitality! I ordered the coconut shrimp tacos and it did NOT dissapoint. The shrimp was extremely flavorful and they put it in a flour shell taco. The taco dish comes with two tacos, chips, and salsa. It was delicious! They also have corn tortillas available for gluten free customers. The restaurant is in a great location near the pier, where you can explore afterwards. I would come back! read more

Let me start by saying everybody here is very pleasant and helpful, but especially our server, who's name I unfortunately can't remember. The 4.25 of us arrived at 5:30pm and waited less than 15 minutes to be seated, not bad for a Saturday. We had a nice table by a window. Cocktails were tasty but seemed a bit watered down, the Tuna Nachos while delicious seemed to be lacking enough chips. The Fish Tacos were excellent, but the Coconut Shrimp platter was the star of the meal. These had to be some of the most moist and tasty shrimp we've had. It came accompanied with Slaw and Fries. The Tuna Bowl outstanding with large chucks of fresh tuna. Overall, Koko Cabana is a very good beachside restaurant and place I will definitely revisit. read more

Food was exceptional! Very flavorful and delicious! I can't stop raving! Our server Lindsay H was great, friendly and personable! We sat outside, beautiful view of the beach. Highly recommend!! read more

KoKo Cabana - Shredded chicken tacos!! - Burgers Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

If there is no other option for a night out, here's your place. Not impressed. The food choices aren't very good and changed a lot through the years. Maybe too much. read more

Indoor and outdoor seating options. Outdoor option allowed for view of the pier and beach. Service was great and quick. read more

KoKo Cabana - Coconut shrimp tacos - Burgers Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

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i would put -1 stars if i could. to start 9 people were sat in a booth that could MAYBE comfortably sit 6. smallest menu in the world. i ordered a burger medium rare and it came well done twice. and then got food poisoning after eating there read more

Great food, great drinks and great atmosphere! Fun to sip their awesome strawberry jalapeño margarita and munch on their amazing coconut shrimp and giant soft pretzel while watching the views on the pier. A great way to start our beach vacation! read more

KoKo Cabana - Tito's frozen lemonade and strawberry jalapeño margarita- a nice blend of sweet and spicy. - Burgers Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

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We came in for an early dinner. There was a wait but it went by quickly. We got to sit outside with a beach view. Our waitress was attentive and friendly. Our table ordered a variety of items and everyone enjoyed their dinner. They even modified some menu items as sides for the kids meals. So glad we were able to stop by! read more

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