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    Rusty Hooks Dockside Grill

    3.8 (287 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    RUSTY HOOKS DOCKSIDE GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Cream of Crab Soup
    Travis M.

    I had the crab soup. Coastal dreaming and tongue slapping is this cream of crab soup. This is why food memories marinate in your mind. One spoonful and you're engulfed with a bowl that feels like a warm seaside hug. Rich and silky texture that lets every drop (and crab pieces) cling to your spoon. The crab is generous, sweet, and unmistakably fresh, briny joy. What I loved most was how the seasoning danced with cream without being heavy. Flavorful with a whisper of the sea that never got fishy or overdone. Pair it with the side of bread that has to be ordered separately. Nathan is an amazing server and sometimes offer you some kitchen secrets aka (sweet butter). I would give it full stars if a lil heat had been added...but that's my palette. Awesome outdoor atmosphere with plenty of seating to look over the water and a tiki bar. Must visit!!

    From Southwest Virginia,  Honaker Virginia to North Carolina eating at the best of the best.
    David E.

    From Southwest Virginia to North Carolina the best food. If you like seafood this is the place.

    Skippers punch
    Linda S.

    I'm updating my previous review after speaking with one one of with the owners regarding recipe, etc. about crab cakes, soup, rum pirate drinks with a party of 5. I appreciate his willingness to invite us back for a meal! Zachary was a great waiter who patiently answered all of our many questions. Also, enjoyed the live music on the deck.

    Angie D.

    I love this place!!!!!! The food is always amazing. The staff is so kind!! The music during dinner with a calm radiate summer sunset!!

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    2 months ago

    Food was excellent service was good the atmosphere was relaxing and pleasant ,next time we will return

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    2 months ago

    The food and service were both fantastic. Everyone did everything they could to make our meal and visit excellent!

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    3 months ago

    Food is awful. Mushy fish. Frozen broccoli. Has gone downhill. Service is very poor. Unfriendly staff.

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    3 months ago

    The food is fabulous. Best seafood in the county. Drinks and service always perfect. Love this place..beautiful view of the intracoastal.

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    6 months ago

    Amazing views, exceptional staff and really great food! One of our favorites places to eat when we are in town.

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    Great service, great food and live music on a deck on the water, what more could you want?

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    A great dining experience! The fresh fish tacos were superb. The location was wonderful! I'll definitely go again!

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    Shagger Jacks

    3.9
    (680 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    First, I'd like to give a special shoutout to our waitress. She truly made the dining experience…read morememorable. She was funny, a little sassy, and had a great personality that made us feel right at home. Be prepared for a crowd! We visited on a Sunday evening and the restaurant was very busy and quite loud. We had about a 20-minute wait at 5:00 PM, so I can only imagine how packed it gets around 6:00 or 7:00 PM. For dinner, I ordered the flounder platter with Gouda potatoes and sweet plantains. Everything was excellent--5/5. The Gouda potatoes were especially delicious, and the flounder was perfectly crispy without being greasy. My son ordered the crab boil special and cleaned his plate, which says it all. My boyfriend had the fried oyster po' boy, and it was very good as well. Even my little guy ordered the adult portion of fried shrimp and finished every last shrimp and fry. Overall, the prices were reasonable, the service was outstanding, and the food was delicious. We'd definitely come back again!

    Stopped here while vacationing on OKI- nice outside waiting area. Food was quite good- not what I…read moreexpected on the inside (a bit dated) but kinda cool fishing town vibe. Loved the idea for the kids' plate being a frisbee. My son said it's his favorite burger. Server was okay- not super friendly but granted they were very busy. Would definitely visit again.

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    Tranquil  Harbour Restaurant & Bar

    Tranquil Harbour Restaurant & Bar

    4.1
    (340 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    Always amazing food and good service stays packed…read more Has a bar and a pretty good amount of seating

    We recently had dinner at Tranquil Harbour and unfortunately the food didn't live up to the…read moreexcellent service. Our waiter and the staff were all friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful throughout the evening. We started with the fried shrimp appetizer, which had far too much breading and overwhelmed the shrimp itself. The hush puppies were crispy on the outside but undercooked and doughy in the center. My husband and I both ordered the OKI Surf & Turf. The crab cake was the standout of the meal--flavorful and well prepared--but the filet tasted more like a sirloin than a tender filet. My mother-in-law ordered the scallops, which arrived undercooked and had to be sent back. While the kitchen quickly corrected the issue, the scallops that came back had a weird texture. We also had a Caesar salad and a garden salad. Both were fresh enough, but neither was particularly memorable. The garden salad included Asiago cheese, which overpowered the other ingredients rather than complementing them. $3 extra for each salad-- not worth it. The atmosphere was beachy and casual with tons of young families. The bar had an older crowd but fun. I would suggest that the bar should have a frozen drink machine or blender for frozen drinks. Overall, the service was great and the staff worked hard to make our experience enjoyable, but the food was disappointing and not something we'd go out of our way to return for.

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