The food here was definitely better than all the seafood restaurants along the water. We ordered…read moreoysters, surf and turf burger, and buffalo chicken dip. Everything was really good. We sat at the bar and ordering was no problem. This place is definitely worth trying. Ohhh.... Didn't mention the best part? They have a huge selection of whiskeys..... I ordered the house select flight .....it was only $15 for four heavy pours!!!!! Make sure you make a stop, even if it's just for a drink.

I stopped by with a few girlfriends while we were in town for vacation after one of my friends said…read moreshe really enjoyed it. They don't take reservations but we didn't have to wait too long on a Saturday afternoon for a table for six. There's a good selection of oysters and the prices for a bloody Maries were great! No complaints about the food, which was pretty good. The Old Bay seasoning was a little heavy on the fries but otherwise we enjoyed our meal! Reasonably priced overall and service was good as well.

Wife and I had a quick trip to Southport. Chose Loco Jo's for our dining experience. It's a nice…read moreplace on the Main Street with its own parking area in a strip mall. Outdoor seating is available. Small tables inside and bar seating that was full. It seems the bar is a big hit. After reviewing the liquor menu, I see why. Some really good ones available. We were seated near the entrance at a small table. The server brought us water and took our orders after a few minutes. We ordered beef dumplings as an appetizer and we both ordered blackened ahi tuna tacos medium rare. The tacos come with chips and salsa. Our appetizer arrived fairly quickly and was great. As we were finishing our appetizer, our tacos arrived. From first glance they looked really good. Then everything kind fell after that. The flour taco shells were cold and looked store bought. The cheese was also similar to the store bought shredded Mexican blend. The sauce tasted like mayonnaise and ketchup mixed together. They use way too much purple cabbage with a nice portion of ahi tuna. The taste was ok. The cold shell and cheese kind of stole the flavor from the tuna. The salsa provided had a strange smoky almost chipotle flavor. I think. It left a strange aftertaste. We wanted to give this place a try. Not sure we'll be back. Our server was good. She was attentive and smiled. We still have her a cash tip that was pretty good. The restaurant has a great vibe and has a lot of regular customers, as evidenced by everyone greeting each other as they entered. Overall, I think three stars is fair. I recommend giving it a try, but not for tacos.

I finally got to eat at Loco Jo's. Three of us had lunch here five days ago…read more It's a small place with several tables and a bar. It's pretty small, so I don't suggest going with a large group of friends. Our waitress, Allison, was friendly and attentive. There's lots to choose from on the menu, including lunch specials. But I ended up ordering the buddha bowl, which had grilled pork. I asked for the Thai peanut dressing on the side. I never know how drenched a dish could be with the dressing. The bowl included rice noodles, cucumbers, other veggies. It also had sliced jalapeno peppers, which added a little kick, but still mild. One friend ordered the dumplings and a Caesar salad, while my other friend ordered the lemongrass curry with chickpeas. She wished she had it with chicken. Everything was delicious and flavorful, although the sliced cucumbers could have been seasoned or pickled. I brought home my leftovers, which I had for dinner. There was plenty of grilled pork, but unfortunately, four pieces were just fat and gristle . The chef needs to trim the pork properly and keep the chunks of fat/gristle out of the dish. That was disappointing. There are other items on the menu I would like to try. Overall, a very good lunch.

Stopped by yesterday and got a pork chop sandwich and collard greens my wife got fried shrimp and…read moreslaw. The pork chop was cooked perfectly. The collards were the best I've had anywhere period. The shrimp was as good or better than anything of our favorite places in Calabash and the slaw was really good. We also got a piece of strawberry cake. It was delicious. Check their Facebook page for locations and times and give them a try.

Succulent salmon bites special. Crunchy fried okra. Loved the pepper on the creamy Mac n cheese!read more

If you want that "where everybody knows your name" kind of place, this is it. The staff remembered…read moreus by our second visit, which says a lot given the amount of folks going in and out. We ended up having breakfast there three days in a row--coffee was always flowing, and our food came out quickly, even with special requests. We didn't get a chance to try lunch, but it's a great spot if you're looking for a yummy, early breakfast with friendly, attentive service.

Very friendly and clean, fast service. I got the fish and chips, I ask for fries instead of chips…read moreand they were very accommodating. For being next to the ocean I expected fresh fish but that was not what I got, I guess I should have asked before ordering so my mistake. It was ok but NOT for the price. I would try again but never order the fish and chips again.

Lobster roll was incredible. Hot pimento dip was fantastic. Our waitress, Amanda, was…read moreexceptional!! Bring your dog ... they treat them like royalty. We will be back

Being spontaneous isn't always the best idea, but we love exploring new places and trying different…read moreexperiences. We decided on Edgewater 122 because we wanted a romantic evening by the water to watch the sunset. My first piece of advice: it's not worth it. Making a reservation or not. While we were waiting, something happened that left a bad impression. Another couple walked up without a reservation, and I overheard the hostess tell them, "Give me five minutes and we can squeeze you in." That was frustrating because we had already been waiting for a long time without being offered the same accommodation. Once we were finally seated, another couple who had a reservation at the same time as us was also seated. However, the couple who had arrived without a reservation received their food and service before we did. Even our waiter Amanda seemed to realize something wasn't right. After overhearing my boyfriend and me discussing the situation, she came over and apologized. While I appreciated the apology, the experience had already left us feeling overlooked. Another waitress also passed over our table before we were helped. To make matters worse, one of the main reasons we came was to enjoy the sunset over the water. Unfortunately, we couldn't even see it because large plastic coverings around the patio blocked the view. That was incredibly disappointing, especially after waiting so long to be seated. From my perspective, the way we were treated felt unfair, and it left me questioning whether we were treated differently because of the color of our skin. I can't say for certain that was the reason, but that's how the experience made us feel. Unfortunately, what was supposed to be a romantic evening ended on a disappointing note.

Went there today. The review is much the same as the one from last year. I had eggs over easy…read more(cooked to perfection), sausage, bacon and avocado. The staff were very attentive and pleasant. I have to say that, unlike the first review, the coffee was meh, at best. But then I'm really picky about my coffee. :)

Good service. French toast was okay…read more Waffle was overdone and very dry. Overall not real clean -- table was sticky. Would not go again given the other options in the area. Leaning to 2 stars but went with 3

Each sandwich we had from here was delicious. We ordered the BLT, California club, and Italian…read more Every one of us loved what we got. I have 2 boys (11 and 13) and sandwiches aren't their first choice for lunch but this place did not disappoint.

Would have loved to try this place out. Hours read close at 6pm on Tuesdays so we hurried over at…read more4:50 pm to pop in for a few sandwiches and they were closed. No notice on the door or anything. I found that most of the restaurants in Oak Island prefer to be closed instead of open.

I was thrilled to find Thai & Vine, good authentic Thai food. Service is always spectacular, and…read morewhile it's tucked away and not as visible from the main drag in Oak Island, when you walk it the place is so nicely prepared. I love the crispy rolls & pad woon sen. The portions are hefty, you won't leave hungry.

We called ahead and were able to get a reservation for an early dinner at 6 p.m. The restaurant was…read morefairly empty when we arrived, but by the time we left about two hours later, it was completely packed. Unfortunately, the service was extremely slow, which seemed to be mainly due to the restaurant being understaffed. Every part of the meal took quite a while, from drinks and appetizers to the entrees, but we tried to remain patient and understanding. We were two couples and ordered a mix of appetizers and entrees, and the food was excellent across the board. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and had just the right amount of heat. Thai & Vine has a bit of a hole-in-the-wall Thai restaurant feel while also trying to offer a more polished, upscale dining experience. Most importantly, the quality of the food is phenomenal. I'm hoping the staffing issue was just an off night and not a regular occurrence, because the food alone makes this a place worth coming back to. With smoother service, this could easily be an outstanding dining experience.