We were unable to check this place out because it's takeout only and, unfortunately, I'm disabled…read moreand had three kids with me. However, Liam was able to recommend a place just around the corner, and that level of local hospitality and genuine care made a lasting impression. It's rare to find people who go out of their way to help, and we truly appreciated it.

Love the concept of the takeout steam pot that allows you to make your own crab boil at home or in…read moreyour vacation rental. This added a special touch to our last night at the beach. Service was great. We ordered 3 crab boils which came in one small steam pot. We added an additional pound of crab legs because those are my daughter's favorite. Kind of on the expensive side for the portion, be we enjoyed it.

Kiddo had grilled cheese and fruit, cleaned her plate. Husband and I split tuna wrap and grouper…read morewrap. Tuna wrap was a great flavor and refreshing beach dinner. Grouper wrap was a good portion of fish, nicely balanced mild flavor. For sides we got seasonal veggies (fresh green beans, cooked just right) and Caribbean rice (a little spicy, which we liked). Restaurant was busy but wait for food wasn't too long. Kind staff.

This place has plenty of local drinks to choose from while offering a good range of surf or turf…read moreoptions. Megan our server was kind and knowledgeable on food and drink options and was quick to keep our cups full, the food was tasty filling and fresh! Be sure to stop by Jacks when you're in town for a great place to eat and to feel the local vibe.

Our go to for fresh fish & seafood! Staff is very helpful giving tips for cooking and new types to…read moretry.

Great local spot for fresh off the boat seafood. Stopped in and they had a wide selection of fresh…read moreand local seafood.

What a gem! The food was delicious, the drinks were even better, and the view stole the show…read more Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared, but the real highlight was sitting by the river and taking in the scenery. If you're planning a visit, go around sunset. Watching the sun go down over the water with a great drink in hand makes for an unforgettable experience. Whether you're looking for a date night spot, a place to catch up with friends, or just a relaxing meal with a view, this place delivers. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in town!

I've eaten at this restaurant many times during the summer months last year, and the food was…read moreexceptional. I was so happy to have such a good restaurant at Blakslee Air Force Recreation Center. When I recently read several negative reviews, I was honestly surprised because that hadn't been my experience. Last month, however, my family and I ate here and ordered two seafood platters and a shrimp dinner. Unfortunately, the food was nothing like it had been the previous year. Everything was over-fried, and for the price we paid, it was very disappointing. I chose not to leave a review because the restaurant was extremely busy, the staff seemed overwhelmed, and I assumed they were simply having an off night. I stay here for one week every month during the spring and summer. This trip, my family wasn't with me, and I was looking forward to enjoying dinner here again. I ordered the shrimp dinner, which came with only 10 small shrimp, French fries that had clearly been refried, and a cucumber salad that had no flavor. I don't normally order fries, but I remembered how fresh they used to be, so I made an exception. Sadly, they were not fresh and tasted like they had been cooked twice. It disappoints me to write this because I genuinely enjoyed this restaurant in the past and wanted to see it succeed. Unfortunately, the quality has declined significantly compared to last year. Based on my recent experiences, I won't be dining here again for the rest of the season. I truly hope they can return to the quality they once had.

Fun atmosphere and great bartender. Devin was fun to chat with and was very helpful with…read moresuggestions for ordering. We had an amazing oyster special! The special included 3 varieties from NC. Also had yummy shrimp and wings! Highly recommend if you are in CB.

Awesome spot for some great seafood. This is chain, but don't feel like it at all. When we were…read moretold it was a chain, we were shocked. Doesn't give that feel at all. It's a small place with a long bar and some high tops. It was very busy the entire time we were there with people even posting outside for a table. We sat at the bar. The service here is fantastic. Super friendly and constantly checking in on you. They work as a team. They add to the vibe for sure. Ordered the Michaelada and a margarita. These were both delicious. The beer based drink comes with an oyster. Added hot sauce to it to make it extra spicy. The margarita was tasty. We didn't order apps as we opted for a boil bucket - don't remember the name. It came with oysters, clams, streamed shrimp, corn, and crab legs. It was $75 and was plenty for two people. There was an additional $2 or $3 charge for steaming the oysters. Didn't get a pic as we tore into the bucket. All was delicious. Would come again!!!

Fantastic experience at Salt Fish last night!! I celebrated my birthday dinner there, and I left…read morefeeling like family! The service was impeccable...met the owner, the chef, and Miranda my server was the best!! Def check them out if you're in the Wilmington area... the food at Carolina beach is hands down the best in the area!! Thank you for making my bday and spring break vacay amazing! My fave was the ahi tuna nachos!!! Love the Asian, Caribbean, tropical beach vibez!

Dinner & service were fantastic! 2 adults & 3 teenage boys- I had the scallops in curry with a…read moreplantains so good and unique. My husband loved his crabcakes and we lived in Maryland for years so that saying something. Two of the boys got the chicken Saigon noodles I took a mom tax and absolutely delicious and our 3rd did the Seoul bowl. We finished dinner with two espresso martinis, sharing the beignets and the rum cake. They had an extensive unique cocktail list. I chose wine for my meal and was pleasantly surprised to see a Vino Verde. Definitely recommend this place for your next vacation.

"Delicious dive on Lake Park Blvd in Carolina Beach"…read more Came here for lunch on a Sunday at right around noon. The place is dark and kind-of makes you feel like you're in the bowels of a wooden ship. There's a large bar in the center, and a few tables around it, as well as a few tables outside in the back. We were seated right away. I ordered the hot honey shrimp wrap as well as the pickled veggies appetizer. My dining partner got the quinoa grain and greens bowl with blackened tuna. Our food came out in around 10 minutes. The hot honey shrimp wrap came with french fries, to my surprise (didn't see that mentioned on the menu), which were fine. The wrap itself was DELICIOUS. MAN, that hot honey was SO tasty, and the greens and corn batter on the shrimp really complemented it well. It is a very, very messy dish to eat with your hands, so be prepared, but it's well worth the sacrifice. The pickled veggies were local and very tasty-- also a very good value for $5. My dining partner really liked her bowl and the tuna in it as well. The staff were quite attentive, regularly checking in, filling drinks, and clearing dirty plates. Only caution is that a lot of the batters are corn-based, so be careful if you have that allergy. Overall, would very happily come back-- great in all respects. I recommend highly!

The food is fine, but nothing special. The service is slow and they aren't very attentive (unless…read moreyou are sitting at the bar). Really hard to get a parking spot in the paid parking options. Cute little dive bar look but going once was enough for us

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.

My husband and I stopped in for the first time during my birthday trip, and we had such a great…read moreexperience. The restaurant was busy, but the staff was incredibly accommodating and welcoming. It happened to be our server's first day on the job, and she could not have been more friendly or attentive. We tried several of the recommended dishes, and the crab dip was the best I've ever had! I also really enjoyed the gluten-free pasta. As someone with a gluten allergy, I really appreciated how many gluten-free options they were able to accommodate. Everything we had was delicious, and we look forward to coming back again.

Restaurant has a nice decor. I ordered the shrimp and fish it came with fries. Nothing else. There…read morewere more fries on my plate than there was fish or shrimp, I got 3 shrimp and 2 slices of I don't know what kind of fish about the size of four chicken mcnugget you'd get from mcdonald's. All of this for $29. I read several good reviews on this restaurant. It must have been from the prior owners. They have new owners. For a restaurant named Seaworthy you would expect more seafood to choose from. It will be interesting to see with the prices and the size of your proportions if they make it in the off season.

We had a lovely dinner here on the Tuesday before Labor Day weekend 2026. They are famous for live…read moremusic every night, and we had a great guitarist who played lots of classic rock and country, and took requests. We learned this location will be torn down on October 3, and a new one built across the street. The food was great! Because of the reviews, I decided to try the ahi tuna nachos. And because I like produce I also got a side of steamed broccoli. Both were delicious! The nachos were huge- I only ate like half before getting full! The broccoli was also delicious and I'm so glad I incorporated it. My husband enjoyed his fish and fries too! The service was good, and I would definitely visit the new location once they're open!

Stopped in for a drink around 8:40pm not realizing that they closed at 9pm. Hostess said wasn't a…read moreproblem and we sat a pretty full bar area. Seems as if their closing time is a suggestion as they had live music and food was till being brought out. There are high top tables, a dining area, and a bar. It's an outdoor venue. Very beachy vibe. Super fun with the live music too. Service was great. Bartender was friendly and quick. The margarita was good, as was the beer. We didn't stay long after our one drink. The music stopped around 9:10pm. Apparently they have music frequently. Our Uber driver told us that this is their last season as a restaurant since they are tearing down the building and making a hotel of some sort.