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.

I kept seeing this place pop up on my feeds while staying on Oak Island, so I ordered from there my…read morelast night. It was about a 15 minute wait from when I ordered online to when it would be ready (right amount of time for me to drive over). It was piping hot and ready for pick up. The avocado bites, something I'd never seen before, were delicious and the sauce that came with them was the perfect topping. They give you a big serving! I also got the chicken Big Mama, and it's definitely a good serving size with lots packed into it. I will be going back next time I visit.

Taco Tuesday at Kai Joe's is a no-brainer…read more We came for the à la carte taco deals and ended up trying a little bit of everything--the Kai Joe beef taco, chicken taco, surf and turf (shrimp and steak), and the North Shore shrimp taco. Every single one delivered. Great flavor, fresh ingredients, and just the right balance on each. We also grabbed chips and queso, which was exactly what you want it to be--simple, solid, and gone way too fast. Big picture--this group just gets it. They consistently do a great job across their restaurants on OKI, and Kai Joe's is another winner. We'll absolutely be back.

What unique place! Order at the counter, grab a brew out of the fridge and go seat yourself…read moreanywhere, they'll bring you the food. If you like casual, laid back atmosphere right on the water, this is your place to go. We had crab cakes, steamed shrimp and steamed clams. All very good. Definitely going back next time we visit.

We have been visiting Southport for a few years now and for one reason or another never made it out…read moreto The Provision Company. We can say we have one and done it now. They were pretty busy during Friday lunch before a big holiday weekend. We got our meal to go because I did not realize that they were not dog friendly. Completely my fault because I did not check ahead. I knew that surrounding places with outdoor dining were so I assumed incorrectly. Not a big deal since there are lots of benches in the area to sit by the waterfront. I ordered the Grouper Salad sandwich, my husband got Thee special that came with 1/2 lb. peel and eat shrimp, crab cake, corn on cob with sides of cocktail and tarter sauce, and my daughter got the regular lunch special with came with shrimp, crab cake, and sauces. Unfortunately, my daughter's lunch only had the 1/4 lb. of shrimp when she opened her box so she had to hoof it back and wait In line again to get her crab cake and sauces. Thankfully, I texted her a copy of the receipt because they gave her a bit of a run around regarding her missing items. I should have gone in there with her. Several staff members asked to see the receipt and then asked if she was sure of what she ordered. If I had known they were going to give her a time, I would have taken care of it myself. Don't get me wrong, I get it. I worked in food service for many years but when a customer shows you a receipt, then tells you there was mistake, and is polite about it, the customer usually doesnt have to explain the issue to multiple people. It is off putting to put the customer to task for your mistake. They gave her a free small drink, which she appreciated. Other than the order mishap, our food was pretty standard. The tarter sauce was nice and thick but was warm. The crab cake was better than some I have had but a bit dry. I cannot say the meal was worth what we spent. My Grouper sandwich was the highlight but for $10.95 and no side it won't be enough for us to return. I am glad we got to try them out while we were there. We have lots of friends that love it. I think our experience would have been better if we had eaten there instead.

We went during the quiet of the afternoon but this place gets hopping at night! A great spot to…read moreenjoy a Blizzard and hang with the beach crowd after dinner time. It's DQ so you know what you're getting with the food/ice cream and the service was great while we were there.

this dairy queen just hits differently if I'm being so honest I don't know what it is but it's goodread more

Stopped in an ordered a Hamburger was pleasantly surprised it was very good, real meat patty and…read moreyour choice of toppings. Waitress was extremely pleasant and service was fast. Nice little outside table setting, only con was its CASH ONLY and their is NO sign stating this so now you know! Would recommend.

Good food and a very casual atmosphere. Definitely not fast food as it is a one person show. They…read morepretty much take one order at a time and prepare. The double cheeseburger I had was very flavorful and the order of french fries was good size.

This jersey mikes location is always efficient. Super kind staff that's working hard and ready to…read morehelp you.

From the owner: Jersey Mike's, a fast-casual sub sandwich franchise with more than 2,500 locations open and under…read moredevelopment nationwide, has a long history of community involvement and support. Started at the Jersey Shore in 1956, Jersey Mike's serves authentic East Coast-style subs on fresh baked bread - the same recipe it started with over 60 years ago. The company's mission is to bring its customers the highest quality, freshest made sub in the industry and give back to the communities in which it operates.

The friendliest people at the drive thru. They may be Northerners, but they have embraced the south.read more

Absolutely -- here's a cleaned-up, clarified, and expanded version of your review that keeps your…read moretone constructive while clearly laying out the experience: The food itself was what you'd expect from McDonald's -- no complaints there. However, the service was unusually slow, even by fast food standards. We first visited in the morning for breakfast and ended up waiting more than 15 minutes in the drive-thru line. We assumed it was just a fluke -- maybe short-staffed or a rush -- so we gave it another try at lunchtime. Unfortunately, the experience was nearly identical. After sitting in the drive-thru for over 15 minutes again, it took an additional 7 to 8 minutes just to receive our food once we had placed the order. To be clear, the staff was polite and courteous -- we were greeted warmly with "Thanks for coming in today" and "Have a good morning" -- but the overall speed of service made it hard to justify the return visit. Fast food should be fast, and this location missed the mark on that front both times we visited

Had a fabulous experience getting a large order on time with friendly and professional service. Try…read moreit and you'll like it

This Bojangles location is much better than the one near our house. We used the drive-thru and our…read moreorder was quick and complete. It was also accurate which is nice when you go to a fast food drive-thru. The chicken was obviously fresh and had just come out of the cooker. Another plus. They included plenty of napkins for us that was appreciated as well. Overall it was a good experience. The staff took the time to make sure this happened and they should be recognized for doing that. I wouldn't hesitate to come here again.

If I could lose zero stars, I would. Have to cancel my order because I've been there already 35…read moreminutes and they had no idea when I would get it. Also, the place was filthy.

This is the second time in a few weeks. Probably will not be back. Customer service is a joke…read more They ignore you when they have nothing to do. And act like you are bothering them just to get your order.. they are more interested in flirting with each other .. and goofing off.

With no specific New Year plans, I decided to head down to my place on Oak Island for a few days. I…read morelove going down there during the off-season. I almost feel like I have the beach to myself. There have been years that I have celebrated New Year's in Amsterdam, New York on a cruise ship or sometimes like this year, in my robe and pajamas by myself, reflecting on a great year that just passed. On New Year's Day I decided to treat myself to a restaurant, but Oak Island and Southport are not any different than Greensboro and most establishments on this holiday.. Most things were closed. I did notice as I was riding around that there was a Mexican restaurant open in one of the new shopping strips in Southport called Los Primos Mexican Restaurant and I decided to give it a shot. Parking was right in front and the OPEN sign was blinking!! It was a very casual setting which I appreciated considering I was in my sweats and baseball cap. It had a mixed feeling of a casual restaurant and a bar which was fine by me, even though I don't drink! The waitress was very welcoming, and before I knew it I had a tall glass of Diet Coke and a basket of chips with salsa. My son-in-law Steven enjoys mole and so I decided to give it a shot and had a burrito with the mole topping. Wow! That was delicious. A combination of sweet and savory. I will definitely try that again and although I don't have anything to compare it to, I thought Los Primos did a really good job with that dish. I enjoyed watching locals Come in and reflected on 2025 over this delicious Mexican lunch. I thought it was also fairly priced and a good alternative to my normal visit to San Felipe which was closed. I have been wavering between giving this restaurant a four or a five but I'm going to give them the top mark for the following reasons. Their prices were moderate, food was very tasty, the diet coke kept coming, the mole was tasty, they were open on New Year's Day and service was excellent and for a restaurant/ bar, I thought they did a great job. Gracias Los Primos ! Hasta luego!!

My wife and I visited on January 1. Positives: the staff was friendly and polite, our server Chris…read moreseemed like a nice guy, the place was clean, and the salsa and cheese dip were good. That said, the experience was terrible. The visit took an hour and 20 minutes, and our food took forever to arrive even though we ordered basic tacos. If they were short-staffed, they should have said so upfront and given people the option to stay or leave. The service was slow and disorganized. While, Chris was a nice guy, he was not a great server and really needs some coaching or to have a different profession. The portions were honestly shocking. My wife ordered two crunchy shrimp tacos with extra cheese and sour cream -- one taco had 1 shrimp, the other had 3, and there was no extra cheese. My steak tacos had barely any meat, chopped so small and sparse it was almost comical. The meat was chopped so tiny it was approximately the size of a meal worm that you feed a chicken. Our total was almost $35 before tip for 4 tacos, one Coke, one water, and a small cheese dip. Earlier this week we ate the same meal at San Felipe for $35 WITH tip, and their portions were generous (5-6 shrimp per taco and real chunks of steak). Slow service, no communication, and laughable portions for the price. Do not recommend. To those about to nosh, DON'T DO IT HERE! Go elsewhere!