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    Leaping Lizards Tiki Bar

    3.5 (21 reviews)

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    Tequila Sunrise custom made by Chandos .. go see her!

    Beautiful beachside spot, nice breezes, and fantastic barkeep! Miss Chandos made the prettiest tequila sunrise I ever saw, and she added a little personal touch!

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    Savanna T.

    The staff was very unsociable. We stopped up for a drink, but spent a few minutes warming by the fire instead before leaving. No drinks for us- Disappointing experience.

    Christine M.

    Husband and I stayed at the Hampton for a full week, and we visited the Tiki Bar every day. So nice to have right there on-site. Drinks have been great, I'm a margarita snob and I must say, they make a great Patron Margarita. Would be even better if they offered food/snacks every day vs just for 5 days even if they had something simple like chips, nuts, etc. We had the chicken salad multiple times and we loved it.

    Cheers!

    So nice being on the beach. We came on a Saturday night and were served immediately! Drinks were good - cocktails were $10-14 ish miller lite was $5 We had a nice view of the water and it was fairly calm. I can't wait to come back!

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    Tim S.

    Leaping Lizards Tiki Bar is in the back of the Hampton Inn and Suites. It is part of the hotel itself but it is open to the general public, not just Hampton guest. It is right off the Carolina Beach boardwalk, facing the beach. Here is what you need to know. - The drinks here are actually above par. Better than a lot of the local bars. - The drinks are more expensive than most places in Carolina Beach - Mixed drinks, cocktails, beer and wine available. Limited draft beer selection. - The take cash and plastic. If you are a Hampton guest then you can bill it to your room. - They even have some food options which are made in the kitchen inside the hotel. - The Tiki bar itself is small and normally manned by one bartender - You can access Leaping Lizards from the boardwalk - The bartenders are very professional and friendly. Love Dean, he is great! - Everything, except can beer, is served in a plastic cup. I assume this is due to the pool close by. Leaping Lizards is more expensive than other bars around but the drinks and service is very good. Plus you can access this place right off the beach and boardwalk. Recommend.

    Great day to be at the Tiki Bar
    April L.

    It was a warm and sunny day at the end of February so there was a lot of people out. We were walking along the boardwalk and thought this would be an easy stop for a drink since we didn't have to go inside. It's apart of the Hampton Inn and it just looked like a fun spot. It wasn't crowded at first but it did fill up later. We got a great spot in the sun with a great view. All their cocktails sounded good but just got a local beer on draft - good beer but small cups. Was a cool beachy bar and I'd come back.

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    Karley E.

    Whether you stay at the Hampton inn or not, the leaping lizard is a great place to get a quick drink outside on the board walk! Had drinks here back to back nights and both bartenders were friendly and provided good service! Drinks were good and prices are fair

    Now open but too busy!

    If I could give 0 stars I would. Do not go to this roach motel bar! Apparently it's too busy to serve 2 guests not staying there! Will was the "busy" bartender. Go elsewhere. Head down the street to Nautidog. Great service, food, and drinks!

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    Gotta love Lenore! So sweet and perfect for beachy libations. Looking forward to a sprins time visit!

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    Best spicy cucumber margarita and great service! Thank you! You have redeemed North Carolina

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    Expensive but good drinks and service. Atmosphere was nice with good seating around bar and down the pier.

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    not worth going to this bar. literally had to wait forever to even get a menu. once given one, we were never served

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    didnt even get served. bartender didn't even look at me after waiting 20 minutes with the menu. just left because of the horrible service.

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    Oh my God this bar is horrible, $14 for a Vodka Redbull. $10 for a crappy weak Moscow mule. Never coming back

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    We were walking along the boardwalk and thought this would be an easy stop for a drink since we didn't have to go inside.

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    Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar

    Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar

    3.7
    (496 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    Stopped in for lunch with friends who have numerous dietary restrictions. We ordered the same dish…read morethree different ways and they were super accommodating. Waitstaff was great and the location couldn't have been better (outdoors, just off the beach).

    If you're looking for one of those places where everything just lines up--the weather, the food,…read morethe mood--this is it. Out on the pier at Tiki Bar & Ocean Grill, you've got a front-row seat to the Atlantic, and on a day like today, it doesn't get much better. Blue sky, sun hitting the water just right, and a breeze that reminds you why people have been coming to the coast long before fancy resorts showed up. Food Simple answer: they've got it dialed in. Fresh, well-prepared, and exactly what you want at the beach. No overthinking it--just good coastal food done right. That's how it's supposed to be. Service Friendly, easygoing, and attentive without hovering. The kind of service that makes you feel welcome but doesn't interrupt your view--or your drink. Atmosphere This is where they really win. Sitting out over the water with string lights overhead and waves rolling in? That's hard to beat anywhere. Now, yes--the beach itself has those big metal pipes running through for replenishment. Not exactly postcard material. But here's the truth: once you're up on that pier, looking out over the ocean, it barely matters. The view still does what it's supposed to do--makes you slow down and stay a while. Final Take Great food, solid service, and a view that carries the whole experience. Even with the beach work going on, this place delivers what a coastal spot should: good eats, cold drinks, and a reason to sit a little longer than you planned. If the weather's right, don't overthink it--grab a seat, order something simple, and enjoy it the way folks have been doing for generations.

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    Bagel with cream cheese, side of fruit, coffee
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    Seawitch

    Seawitch

    4.1
    (581 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Food - Fantastic! Never had a bad dish Service - so nice…read moreevery time Ambiance - Great Entertainment!! Love this place!!

    "Delightful seafood, entertainment, and more in Carolina Beach"…read more Stopped by here on a holiday Saturday night at just after 6pm, party of 2. Amazingly, we were able to get a table right away. The place is mostly "open air" with two covered areas and a few spots in the sun. A few folks had dogs there, too. They also have little spinny things on the table to keep flies away (apparently called "fly fans"). Note, enter on the beach-side, not the other side, to meet the host. There's also a stage inside for entertainment (which started later than we were there, but the band was setting up). We ordered the ahi tuna nachos, and I got a crabcake sandwich. My partner got black pearl salad. Food came out in under 20 minutes, which was impressive given the place was HOPPING. The ahi tuna nachos were ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. They had bits of mango, a delicious sauce, really good nachos (made from wonton wrappers), and the tuna was amazing (served rare). It was about $20, but a very large helping. This would make a great meal for one person eating that alone. The crabcake was fine-- nothing unusual but tasty. I may not order that again, but it was good. My dining partner said the black pearl salad was really good and liked the blackberries, feta, and walnuts in it as well as the vinaigrette. Our drinks got refilled, and plates were taken away quickly when we finished any part of the meal. Our server was really nice, too. Overall, I would happily go back, and DEFINITELY want that ahi tuna nachos dish again. I recommend-- very good.

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    CD and The Mix turning up at da Witch during off season
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    Ahi tuna nachos
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    Carolina Beach Pier

    Carolina Beach Pier

    4.1
    (30 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    We had a nice experience at the Pier, but keep in mind the drinks are mediocre quality , sweet,…read moretourist type drinks. It is not at all a place to get authentic tiki drinks. Nonetheless, it's a good location to enjoy a casual time on the beach. Definitely wouldn't seek this place out, but our condo is nearby.

    Such a unique place. This is privately owned and has a pier (part is closed off due to damage from…read morea 2018 storm), a restaurant, an ice cream shop/coffee shop, and an outdoor tiki bar. Not sure about parking as we walked here. It wasn't very busy when we got there, but slowly had people coming in and out. Lots of locals. We started in the High Tides lounge which is upstairs and has indoor and outdoor seating. Super cute decor. Had an Island Escape margarita which was absolutely delicious - no marg mix here! Just fresh squeezed juice and it was great. Also had a Mai Tai that was tasty too. Ordered a BLBT (which is super extra bacon - but also a ton of lettuce and tomato) and a fish sandwich of some sort (something local Carolina). The BLBT didn't come with a side, but you don't need one! It's massive. Served on toasty bread. Delicious, highly recommend. The fish sandwich came with pasta salad. Again, a healthy portion. The menu isn't extensive but you will find some great options on there!!! Bartender was lovely! Shout out to Amy. She was super friendly, helpful, and attentive. After eating, went outside to the tiki bar that was on the actual pier. Ordered more drinks - another marg, an orange crush (it's sweet), and an electric lemonade that was meh. Get the marg!! They even do frozen drinks which are great while sitting on the pier above the beach. Great scenery. Again, service was great. Britta and Haley were our bartenders. You can order the same menu at the tiki bar as you can at the lounge. Super nice to have options to move around. The pier even has picnic tables for larger parties.

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    Ice cream area
    Holiday Menu: White Christmas
    Holiday Menu: White Christmas
    White Christmas, Frosty After Dark and Sweater Weather! Delicious!

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    White Christmas, Frosty After Dark and Sweater Weather! Delicious!
    Michael's Seafood Restaurant

    Michael's Seafood Restaurant

    4.0
    (1.1k reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$$

    Our first time dining at Michael's Seafood Restaurant. Only our second time to Carolina Beach. The…read morewait wasn't too bad, about 30 - 40 minutes. Once seated though things moved pretty fast. Our waiter Noah T was very attentive, answered our questions and we were off and running. We chose a couple of appetizers; a bowl of Chowder (only because of the raves from fellow Yelpers) and the Athenian Bruschetta. Both were very good but my expectant bubble was burst as it wasn't "the best I have had" as many of the Yelpers had described it. The Athenian Bruschetta though was A-amazing. For Entree I had the stuffed Flounder and Norma had Shrimp and Scallop Scampi. Both were very delicious. Atmosphere was nice, a bit crowded, as you would expect where the food is really good. Tables were tight. Hard to navigate with Norma's wheelchair, but we made it through. Large helpings, took tomorrow's lunch back to the hotel. A definite come back to place.

    We arrived super hungry after being on the beach. My family ordered various entrees for takeout --…read morecrab cakes with corn on the cob and baked Mac and Cheese; seafood chowder; chicken tenders; oysters; and hushpuppies. The vibe is fairly casual. Fairly affordable prices. I am a tough critic on seafood because I grew up on the coast eating fresh seafood, so others may have differing opinions. I had high expectations as a result of the reviews. The chowder was the star for me and could be elevated to excellent with a little more seasoning (I added a lot of pepper which was enough to give it a kick and make it exceptionally tasty). The oysters were good. The crab cakes didn't have enough lump crab for my taste -- more cake than crab, if that makes sense. And the hushpuppies were a bit bland. My son enjoyed the mac which came in a large portion. Although we were just there for takeout, the employees were friendly and helpful.

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    Santa's Night Cap, Smoked
    Plenty of covered outdoor seating for this random NC rain pop ups!

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    Plenty of covered outdoor seating for this random NC rain pop ups!
    The Fat Pelican

    The Fat Pelican

    4.6
    (194 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $

    Huge walk in cooler full of beer, walk in and take your pick. Big outdoor sandy area with lots of…read moreseating and eclectic decor. Great staff.

    This is probably one of the best little dive bars I've ever been to! My friend thought that it…read morewould be a neat place to hang out just have a drink before going to dinner. Unfortunately, for me, I did not know what I was about to drink because I wasn't paying attention and my friend thought she was funny by introducing this to me, but 50 g of cannabis doesn't sit well with someone who wouldn't even drink too lol The bar has an indoor seating option but they have an outdoor Z themed sort of hangout place. Swings rocking chairs, different Adirondack seating covered, uncovered whatever your heart desires group seating single seating, etc. etc. there are tables there as well outback if you have a group. The bartender was very nice. He even warned us about the drinks. My friend was used to drinking these, but I wasn't lol I should've stuck to my wine. But I will say the way it works is that you're basically going into a back room selecting what you wanna drink if it's not a bar menu item and then you pay for it and then you walk outside or go find a place to hang out and chill. Really enjoyed the vibe. People were really nice. There were some people there alone just having a drink, chilling out and they were others that were just there having fun before going out to maybe the carnival the boardwalk or even to dinner. I did not see anybody eating food so I do not think there is food there maybe some bar nuts and stuff like that but other than that, it's pure just alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic for those that don't drink. I'll go back there again for sure, but I definitely won't be having the drink that I had which was some canned cannabis whatever it was lol!

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    Beer cooler
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    The Fat Pelican

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