Great burgers and brunch drinks specials! We were famished and the burgers were hearty two hand sandwiches so that may have influenced my review. Also the bloody mary brunch special was a huge glass with a skewer of two shrimp, clams and celery in the drink!! Loved the flavor and the snack! The bbq bacon burger was a huge patty with bacon and sauce. I liked the fries too, though they were the skinny ones. The hubby had the spicy goat burger, which he said was just spicy enough and liked the beer list too. We ate on Sunday and had been to several other spots that were closed so that makes this restaurant a good choice for beach visiting Sunday lunches. Their fried plantains were also excellent and we shared them. Lot parking was nearly full on Sunday. We did not have a reservation but our big group sat outside on picnic tables. I noticed it is also dog friendly:) read more

Shagger Jacks - Bloody mary with snacks--Best brunch drink! - New American Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

Foods is consistently good. Service is always friendly and professional. Love the outside seating area for larger parties. We frequent Shagger Jacks especially for the Buffalo chicken dip. read more

Service and food are always incredible. One of our favorites. Love the outside eating area

Shagger Jacks always delivers. The wait times were reasonable and the outside bar helped pass the time. One of the best parts of Shagger Jacks is the staff. Derrick was our bartender/server and he was hands down the best. read more

Laid back, good burgers, friendly servers. A chill local vibe. No frills so don't go expecting that but the food is solid.

Our wait wasn't as long as we were told. Party of 7 sat inside for a late lunch. We started with the smoked fish spread served with club crackers, pickled okra and jalapeños. OUTSTANDING stuff! Lunch was Tacos, crab sandwich, monte crisco, and black bean burger--all came in as great to very good. My tacos were full of blackened grouper and mango. One would have been enough. The rice and black beans were very filling, but nothing spectacular. Cold beers and a full bar with drink specials available. Kid menu for $6.95. Daily specials. Outdoor seating available. Thanks Yelp for leading us to this Oak Island favorite. read more

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We came here on a very busy summer Monday evening. It was a long wait but well worth it. Some of the best food we had on our vacation.

Great food! Fun atmosphere. Friendly, helpful staff. Get there early or be prepared to wait!

so good. service is always great and good food for the price. I recommend their home baked deserts too read more

Shagger Jacks - New American Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

Yas, a place on the island where we could dine with our pup! Wait time was not long since I was able to sip on a Corona while waiting. Boyfriend and I decided to split a few menu items: Fried Green Tomatoes - I am a sucker for fried green tomatoes with goat cheese and a balsamic reduction.. these were amazing even the party beside us loved them Fire Cracker Shrimp - tasty, the shrimp had a fantastic flavor and crunch Shaggers Crab Cake - not the best crab cake I have had but I did enjoy the corn salsa and gouda potatoes that accompanied this dish This was my favorite restaurant that we visited on Oak Island on this most recent trip! read more

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Went to Shagger Jacks for dinner on a Friday night (around 6). We were told the wait would be about 45 minutes, but 10 minutes later we were seated at the bar. Would have preferred to sit outside at their nice patio but we took what we could get. The woman who waited on us was very nice and helpful. I ordered the blackened salmon (bartenders recommendation) with fried plantains and both were absolutely delicious. My husband got the fish sandwich and fries. He said it was good but the piece of fish could've been bigger. Also got buffalo chicken dip to start. It wasn't bad but I've certainly had better. Drinks weren't great either but the food was really good and we didn't have to wait long to be seated on a busy night so we'd definitely go back again. read more

Huge portions, delicious shrimp, excellent food and service. We got there at 5pm and it was starting to get slammed with parties waiting for Tables. Make sure you get there early. read more

Wow! The BEST casual seafood place I've ever been to. Ordered the special which was Cajun fried blue crab claws. Absolutely amazing. Tried everyone at my table's food and it was all great. Couldn't recommend enough! read more

Visited here while on vacation. Wife and I both had their blackened drum over jambalaya. It was great! Beautifully seasoned and filling. Friendly atmosphere and staff. We will be back!! read more

Great food! Asked for anchovies on my Caesar salad and she brought me a whole little bowl full of, thank you, love fritz

We sat in the bar. Fun place, excellent specials, good seafood. Oyster Po Boy was solid.

I was met at the door by the owner and refused service because I was not wearing a mask. I politely told him that I was exempt from wearing a mask due to underlying health issues. His response was "I don't care , put on a mask ". When I informed him that was a violation of the ADA he said it was his private property and he could do what ever he wanted. As I turned to Walk away , I informed him I would be filing a complaint with the ADA, and he replied "good". He was very rude and arrogant. I do not recommend this establishment. read more

We're locals and consider Shagger's to be one of our favorite restaurants. Especially the Sunday brunch during the off season.

Very good food, friendly staff and their Comeback Sauce is delicious. Very comfortable place to have some great food.

I found the best fries in town, and they are here! Wonderful tenders as well! Everything is great

My fiancé and I went around the lunch; service was amazing, our server Sue was great. I got the shrimp tacos my fiancé got the burgers and both were AMAZING. It was a perfect ending to our beach trip. read more

We always eat here when we come for vacation. Food is great, seafood is always fresh and the atmosphere is very relaxing!

My family has eaten here for years. Normally the food we get here is on point, but I'm pretty unhappy with the tacos I just got. They were clearly made in advance and just sitting around while the rest of our food was being prepared. As I'm looking at their menu, I'm realizing that it's pretty expensive for not much food. If the quality of their food is slipping, then I'm not sure we're going to come back. read more

Shagger Jacks - Outdoor seating - New American Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

There's a reason this place stays busy well past their closing hours. The food was really great. Service was top tier as well. We sat at the bar. Bartender was very friendly and she made me a tequila margarita that was so good that I had to order a second one. The peel and eat shrimp are seved cold, normally I'm not a fan of, but these were so tasty. The ribs had the perfect amount of sauce and the serving size was enough for two people. Fish tacos were a decent size and delicious. They have 50 beers available for those beer drinkers. Definitely will be returning here next visit! read more

Shagger Jacks - Baja fish tacos, pound of shrimp, and the rib plate (fries and slaw) - New American Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

Our family spent Thanksgiving week at Oak Island. The island was busy as you can imagine, but all 9 of us were seated after a 20 minute wait. Shagger Jacks has two large covered picnic tables that seated all of us. We ordered different things and it was all delicious from appetizers to entrees. Our favorite item was their side, smoked Gouda potatoes. Those who didn't order them wished they had. read more

I thought the food was very good. The service was so-so but we also came at busy time. We chose to sit in the restaurant as opposed to out side. The level of noise is what you would expect in a hopping restaurant, kinda loud. All in all the food was really good and yes I would come again!! read more

In today's world it's hard to go somewhere and get dinner out . with Masks on we ventured out. Great food! loved the apss and food not bad. service amazing and owner out front( at least he seemed like the owner. indoor and outdoor seating! read more

New owners, still really good food and atmosphere. It's tough to follow a great team. I give them really good marks. Will return and hopefully a higher rating. read more

We LOVED shagger jacks! My family came for lunch while on vacation and really enjoyed our experience. We had the Buffalo chicken dip glad an appetizer and I had the chicken island bowl for my meal. Both were delicious! They are also dog friendly outdoors, which was great as we were traveling with our pups! They even brought them their own bowl of water. Absolutely check them out when in the area! read more

Shagger Jacks - New American Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

We had a great experience ! The food was delicious and my boys loved having their food on the frisbee! We would definitely come back! read more

Shagger Jacks - Special - crab cake stuffed flounder topped with a cream shrimp sauce and sausage on the side! - New American Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

Great food, generous portions, and super friendly staff! Our boys have already decided that we HAVE to come back the next time we're in Oak Island! read more

Went there tonight, heard new owners and improved menu. Same menu, my hamburger was overdone. Nothing better.

Do not recommend. We had our name on the list and were told an hour/hour and a half wait. We came back at about 45 minutes, and they had removed our name from the list with no warning. Also, seems a little outdated to just write names up on a chalkboard rather than taking contact information. The food was bland at best, not to mention we were sitting on a sticky picnic bench in the heat. Only redeeming quality was the fast service, but choose somewhere else please. Not worth the hour/two hour wait. read more

What a hidden gem Shagger Jacks is! My in-led live in Southport and we haven't ventured out to Oak Island much in the times that we have visited but I'm glad we finally did. The outside of Shagger Jacks is very hidden and almost seems shack-esque but don't let that fool you, the food is SO good. The inside is small and cozy. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The menu has a great selection fit for everyone. We decided to share wings as an appetizer which were some of the best I have ever had!! They don't give you an option of sauces which I thought was different but their special sauce they put on the wings are perfect. It has the perfect amount of spice and sweetness. The rest of our food was also amazing. We shared tacos and the goat cheese burger. I can't wait to go back to visit the in-laws so that we can go back to Shagger Jacks! read more

Shagger Jacks - Shrimp taco and fried fish taco - New American Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

Amazing food. I haven't had anything bad there. My favorite is probably the grits and shrimp or salmon. So so good. Casual dress, inside and outside seating. Bar specials and drinks are great. Parking is ok. Just get there early!! read more

Great experience! We visited this restaurant many years ago and had a horrible experience. We decided something must have changed for it to still be open so we gave it another shot. What an improvement! All 4 dishes we ordered were delicious! We will be back! read more

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Great food, Great service, Great Place! We stopped here at 2:30 on a Saturday in the middle of the winter and it was pretty busy, so I'm willing to bet this place is a bit house in the summer lol. But either way the food was really simple but really good and so was the service. Shaggers also has a cool vibe with the tiki bar on the patio, outside seating if you want to bring the pups, and seating with a full bar inside. Give it a try!! read more

Shagger Jacks - Wings. Simple but really good. The sauce is just perfect - New American Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

Shagger Jacks is a true Oak Island Treasure. Great food. Great service. Awesome outdoor space when the weather is right!! Fresh island seafood plates along with burgers, wings, salads and more!!!! Sunday brunch also available during peak season!!! read more

Amazing shrimp and grits. Best I've had in NC. Great drinks and awesome service. Really enjoyed our meal!!

Buffalo chicken dip - light and creamy with chunks of chicken, not overpowering with hot sauce Fried pickle So very lightly fried ..... perfect One of the finest oyster po boys I have ever had. Rivals anything I've had in New Orleans Great service read more