I've been here a few times with the kids\grand kids. Plenty…read moreof parking. Tons to do: Inside: approx 12 lane bowling alley, large arcade, food & beverage service. Also a separate room with a large full service bar ( lots of craft beers!) and LOTS of TVS to catch some sports. Outside: mini golf, golf driving range, huge jungle gym, and go-karts. Great place to take the kids for the day

We were visiting family in Jacksonville and they wanted to take us to Mac Daddy's, we were not…read moredisappointed!! This review is for our one visit, but I know we'll be back when we are out east again! Had so much fun!! I felt like a kid at Chuck E Cheese's again (only without the creepy characters or crappy pizza). First off, walking in the door, I see a large Hungry Hungry Hippo game, one that we can sit on and control. I'm in. I'm ALL in!! But first, we went bowling. The bowling alleys are nicely kept, clean and updated. Shoes aren't nasty either. The fun display for the scoreboard kept me entertained, be sure and watch the cartoon pins egging you on. Loved it, and I didn't do half bad either! (I guess my Wii bowling has sharpened my skills? haha!) So after an hour of bowling we headed over to check out the rest of the games. There's Daytona racing where you can race each other from your own individual game/screen, there are all sorts of claw prize games and carnival style games, skee ball, air hockey, digital hunting, pinball, basketball, I mean so many games!! And, fortunately, there are no tokens here, instead you purchase a debit type card that is re-loadable and doesn't expire. You just take your game cards to the prize counter and pick you poison. Then keep the card for next time or give it to someone. Besides bowling and games, you can also go into the sports bar and grab some grub! Soups, salads, sliders, pizza, and so on. And this is not typical bowling alley food, it's a bit nicer than that. Compliment your food with some beer or wine and top it all off with dessert! Most main menu items are $10-15. Outside there is a mini golf course (Golfin' Dolphin), driving range, Go-Karts, and a Sky Trail to climb, swing, and explore. We didn't want to leave! But we didn't say good bye, instead just see you next time. CHEERS!!!

Stopped by on a Wednesday night around 5pm and man was it busy! The line was already out the door…read morewith a wait. We sat outside and got a beautiful view with the beach and the pier. For appetizers we got the crab dip and the calamari. I loved the calamari, the crab dip was good but we definitely needed just a few more chips. They bring out bread which is nice as well. For my main I got the salmon, it was delicious! I did the Tuscan garlic butter on top which I really liked. My sides of vegetables and a baked potato were good as well. Our server was so sweet, we loved her. Unfortunately we're giving a 4/5 because we asked the hostess if she could move us to an open table out of the direct sunlight and she states she would check and be right back. Well, we never saw her again. The table was open for a while before another party was sat so I assume she just didn't want to move us. Overall, we still had a great dinner and would come back again to try other food options as we enjoyed what we got. Definitely try this place out!

Daddy Mac's Beach Grille is a great spot for lunch with the family! It's located up two flights of…read morestairs, but luckily there was an elevator, which was helpful for some members of our group. We visited with 8 adults and 2 kids. Since it was quite windy outside, we chose to sit indoors. When we checked with the hostess, we were asked to wait a few minutes until the tables were ready. The interior feels like a spacious, cozy dining room. There is patio seating, and the views are stunning, overlooking the beach area and pier. STAFF Kate/Kat? was our server and she was super attentive and friendly.She checked on us frequently and truly made our first dining experience memorable. FOOD I ordered the Crab Cake sandwich with a side of sweet potato fries. It was delicious! As mentioned on the menu, NO Filler, and they really meant that! The crab cake was seasoned and well-balanced. The tartar sauce was a great complement, tasting fresh and homemade. I only ate half my bun along with all the lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. The sweet potato fries were waffle-shaped and crispy. Everyone else in my party enjoyed their food and we had a few leftovers, which was taken in a to go box. All-around, good vibes, good service, good company and good views.

The staff are very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed meeting Preston and were impressed with…read morehis ability to make us feel comfortable and welcome. The food and drinks were excellent.

Girls luncheon. Got right in on a Saturday at 11 am. Our server Brian was Johnny on the Spot…read more Friendly, funny and brought refills without us having to ask. I got the Will-a-dilla ($16) which is a 3 cheese quesadilla loaded with blackened chicken, bacon bits & jalapeno; side of pico, guacamole, cilantro lime sour cream & shredded lettuce. It was good but not enough jalapenos for me. I got fruit for my side which is $2 extra and a zero coke. My friends got a wrap and the other a shrimp burger. None of us could eat it all, so we had lunch for the next day. The restaurant was clean. The bathrooms clean. The food and service was excellent, and the price good. 6/6/26

Stopped in for a quick lunch and found they had a lovely buffet with all our southern faves. Even…read morethough we decided on the buffet, the service was amazing from hot fresh hush puppies to topped off drinks with to go cups. The food was great, yummy bbq, outstanding fried chicken, homemade mashed potatoes with cream or brown gravy, vegetable sides and of course banana pudding or cobbler for dessert. Really good menu which we'll definitely be back to try. This is our new favorite local restaurant. Relaxed country vibe and comfortable decor...

Everything I've ordered here is so good. The staff is great. They are professional and friendly…read more Great food and great people. I always have to get their fried pickles to start. Absolutely love their catfish.

This place is amazing!! Great food, great bbq, and great service! Drove down the way to get some…read moregood North Carolina BBQ at a local spot. The place is inviting and definitely a Red Barn right by the water. the owners are friendly and proud of their work, as they should be! I've had the Pulled Pork, Sliced Turkey, Rib Tips, and Brisket! All juicy, tender, and fantastic. Great spot to sit back, relax, and enjoy some good NC bbq food. Thanks so much for having me!

Food was hot and fresh well seasoned. Service was amazing like coming home to see family. The…read moreambiance was very comfortable. We were a party of 7 with plenty of different options of food. Pics below. We had nothing that wasn't good and big portions.

We were seated quickly. The food was amazing I had salmon that was cooked perfectly. My husband…read morehad the crab cakes. The service was excellent. Our servers and others checked on us frequently and cleared the table when necessary

Kistler Chardonnay, and a canned beet salad?…read more I wrote a review of Boro about 8 years ago, it may be interesting to go out and compare the two. I have to say my wife and I are confused by our latest dinner experience more than anything. We could not get into Il Cigno Italiano, a fantastic restaurant (I recommend to the eggplant meatballs), who suggested we visit their "sister site" Boro. We love Il Cigno and thought, wow this going to be great. I did not realize the two were related under one organization. Like all my reviews, I try very hard to keep drama and non factual commentary out as much as possible. I focus on setting expectations based on my experience. Ambiance - Boro has changed since we were there last. The bar was walled off from the main dining more than before. The walls were empty with no art or really anything... pretty sterile...not a romantic setting, but more of a family setting. In fairness, they may be remodeling, I did not ask. One last critical item, we were sitting under a HVAC wall unit, that leaked on us through the meal. I would have asked to move but we moved to the far end of the booth, it was fine then. The outdoor patio is still nice though, and is fun to go watch bands and relax listening to music. We do this frequently as we are "locals". Service - our waitress was attentive, very nice and did check on us. The hostess was great, and was able to seat us right away. So service was pretty spot on. ....except, I am no longer paying credit card service fees that are not verbally noted when I sit down (small print on the menu does not count). These fees, have been added as "Covid era" item to help restaurants. I had no issue with it then, however, we are not in Covid anymore. I run a business and feel this is a cost of doing business and needs to be in the pricing (more helpful for customers) or absorbed. 3% is well over $200 per year for our eating out budget. Food - this is where I left scratching my head. My wife and I both ordered the Beet Salad. It read on the menu it had arugula, butter nut squash and a combination of greens. When it arrived, there was very little arugula, very sparse squash and it had canned beets on it. The greens were very scarce, more of a garnish than a salad amount. At best it looked like it was a small side salad, not a dinner salad. It was not a good price point for what we received in my opinion. However, the Tuna Takati was nicer for $15 and much closer to an Il Cigno level of offering. Another strange dynamic was they offered Kistler Chardonnay, which runs for about $90 a bottle. It is a world class wine, but Im not sure how well it matches the restaurant, or the level and quality of the food we were severed. In summary, if I was the owner of Il Cigno I would be hesitant to send folks to Boro who may looking for an Il Congo experience. In fairness, I did not ask about decor or the HVAC. However, the food is not at par for the pricing or the quality I would expect after eating at Il Cigno.

Very delicious, a hole in the wall! Everything is fried nice and fresh! Would recommend, even the…read moreservice is well informed and friendly! Fried Flounder 5/5 Hush puppies w/tarter 5/5 Mini fried shrimps 5/5 Macaroni (daughter said) 5/5 Nc bbq style pulled pork sandwich 5/5 Fried chicken (husband said) 5/5 Collards 5/5 Green bean 4/5 (little stringy but good flavor)

Visiting from out of town. Phenomenal. warm hospitality, and great fried food. Great Coastal…read moredecor, and open setup. Large outdoor space was also available, with two park benches.

Great service. Love the old bar (rescued) and ambiance fits historic downtown vibes. Nite menu with…read moreupscale snacks. Huge martinis worth the price! Desserts must be shared.

This is a great spot to have a drink and a sweet treat in a very iconic part of downtown swansboro…read more The vibes are immaculate and the service is fast and friendly. The skillets are literally immaculate! The cookie is freshly baked so it did take a few minutes but the wait was totally worth it. Highly recommend. They also serve savory bites, paninis and flatbreads!

Got the chicken fingers tonight. Tastyread more

Don't get this place mixed up it's a 5 star restaurant with a gas station. They got greens, beans,…read morepotato's tomatoes, lamb, ram YOU NAMEEE IT!!! They got the juicy chicken plain and hot. THICCC I MEAN cardi b thiccc mac and cheese. That macaroni in a pot that's some... gushy fat buns that make my mouth wet. The chicken is actually good chicken. They got soups that mama be making. So many fried sides! TWO BIG PLATES AND A GATERADE FOR LESS THAN 20 BUCKS! This the meal that make you sleep standing up. Damn thanksgiving at the black in laws type of grub!

Ordered a flounder plate and allI got was the breaded shell. NO fish. Don't know if it was a…read moredisgruntled employee or what. Called the Manager Rebecca and she said they would make me 2 more plates. Guess we will see.

Received a coupon in the mail and since I have not been here for awhile I went through the drive up…read moreand picked up 2 BBQ sandwiches. Staff was friendly and helpful. I asked for onions and slaw and that's what a I got. The sandwich was very good. There was enough BBQ on the sandwich that I was able to take some off and make another sandwich for the next day. The outside of the building was clean. I am not a big BBQ person but when I want it, I come here. Good Job Moores! Oct 31, 2023