This is a local joint! Located in main area. Not sure about parking as we took an Uber. Originally was going to go to another place next to this, but our driver said this is the better place. He wasn't lying. Super chill vibes and there are lots of locals. Super casual. You seat yourself. There's a bar, booths, and high tops. Regardless of where you sit, you will be greeted by some terrific people. Service is amazing. So incredibly welcoming and friendly. It's like they have known you forever. They constantly check in to make sure all is good. We ordered a skinny marg (delicious and no marg mix - fresh squeezed juice), a cucumber/jalapeño tequila w/club, and a screwdriver that was in special. Check the specials as they have lots going on. Drinks were terrific. Ordered the wings and onion rings (wings and rings - not in menu but should be - just made it up as typing). Onion rings were good. Just basic frozen ones. But these wings - yes!!! You can tell why they won awards. Absolutely delicious. We ordered 12 and were able to get two sauce flavors. We got the garlic buffalo (get this) and the hot honey mustard (get these too). Seriously, delicious. Don't skip this place! It's pretty wonderful. read more

Great experience overall! Kennedy was an awesome waiter--friendly, attentive, and made sure we were taken care of. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was very clean, the food came out hot, and the drinks were nice and cold.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had the boneless tenders with the Texas Pete honey drizzle, and they were excellent. The fried shrimp and mozzarella sticks were really good too. Portions were a little small for me, but the quality and flavor made up for it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Loved the laid-back beach vibe and family-friendly atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you're in the area, it's definitely worth stopping by! read more

The Dive Food & Spirits - Honey Drizzle Boneless chicken tenders - American Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

This was a good find for Carolina beach ! It came recommended and we liked it !! We came On burger day and for $5 you can't beat it !! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was quiet but we were here around 4![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our waitress was very nice ! I got the boneless chicken and it was so good with garlic parm chicken!!! read more

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The reason for the 1 star is 10o% because of the bitchie bartender. We order wings and 3 canned beers a piece left after chit chatting and 21% tip - stopped in on way back to veh due to rain not only would she not majke eye contact she told e everyone else while pointing at me how horrible of a tipper I was so I pulled back $2 tip for $6.5 in beers and left her a quarter. F her. Fyi wings were amazing. read more

Gas, good food over all. Alexus is goated, & the boom boom shrimp & wings are the best, W vibes, & get the scuba wings

Awesome Wing selection roughly 25 Flavors and 10 Dry Rub Flavors Smash Burgers Taco's Nachos, 4 Egg Rolls and lots more. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Karaoke and Trivia nights[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 99.5 Health Score read more

best restaurant in the city macy and Loraine took amazing care of the whole place come try the spicy 8 wing challenge

Stopped into the Dive for a cocktail and wings and were not disappointed! We ordered the hot wings and they had just the right amount of kick with GREAT flavor! I also ordered the Cucumber Refresher and it was absolutely DELICIOUS!! Highly recommend if you're in CB! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Good local spot with solid bar food and a fun atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great lunch and drink specials too read more

The Dive Food & Spirits - American Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

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The Dive offers 1/2 price "boneless wings" as part of their special's on Wednesdays. You can pair them with a variety of sauces such as Mild Buffalo, Honey BBQ, Teriyaki, Spicy BBQ, Thai Chili, or Strawberry Jalapeño. Per order ~ (10-12 pcs) you can pick two of the sauces for them to be tossed in. My personal favorite sauces are the Buffalo, Thai Chili and Honey BBQ. Last night when we got the boneless wings they were a lot smaller than we remembered more like "boneless bites" but they were still delicious, the sauce is what makes these. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Dive also feature drink specials and live entertainment, making it a great spot for both food and fun.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A local spot for both tourists and residents. read more

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I came for the wings and I was not disappointed. I came on a Saturday when they had one dollar wing day and tried three dry rub wings the Caribbean jerk, the lemon pepper and the Texas peach hot honey. They were also delicious. I was so happy to have a wonderful server named Macey who made sure that we ordered all the right stuff. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is cool and laid-back definitely coming back again.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Man, we love this place. On each of our trips to Carolina Beach, the Dive is always the first place we go. And we have never been disappointed. The food has been really, really good, especially the wings and the boom boom shrimp. And the staff has been awesome to us each visit. Don't let the name fool you. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place to start a beach trip.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Cant wait till next time. Thanks guys! read more

Its a great spot in Carolina beach with a little trick, there Is a plinko board and you can win a free shirt! Food is next level and service is quick! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The Dive is aptly named! A dive bar off the main drag of Carolina Beach. Very casual but a friendly vibe - come in and take a seat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server was very friendly and helpful. Our party ordered watermelon crushes per the suggestion of our server - delicious and refreshing with a great watermelon flavor. We also had the frosé which was refreshing but not as sweet as we hoped with a strong wine flavor. Prices on drinks were great. We got the hush puppies as an appetizer. Deliciously fried with a crispy outside and fluffy interior (and no corn chunks!). Served with an awesome cinnamon honey butter. I ordered the grilled cheese as my entree. It comes with tomato and bacon on it, but I passed on the tomato. It was great and the fries were one of the best parts of the meal! Others in my party got a burger (important to note: no gluten free buns available, so only got a patty), cheese steak, and a fish sandwich. Everyone was happy with their meals and again loved the sides. Great place for a no frills meal with delicious bar food! read more

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So I've been in town for 5 days and have been here like 4 times! The food, the music, the staff are awesome! Get the dry rub Old Bay Wings, Boom Boom Shrimp, Brain Freeze, and Tequila sunrise. You will not be disappointed. The bar is within walking distance to the Boardwalk and has a nice view of the comings and goings of tourists and locals. Please visit!! You will definitely want to visit more than once! Also, Wednesday is Karaoke Night! Shoutout to Kayla (bartender) for an awesome performance of Eminem! read more

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Didn't take any pictures on this meal but it was great! Service was good and quick food. We had bacon cheese fries and fried pickles for appetizers. They were delicious! My wife, daughter and daughter's friend had burgers. All three enjoyed. I had the Bang Bang shrimp and it was amazing. Fresh shrimp and the perfect amount of breading. The flavor was delightful and just enough heat. Beer was cold and cool local atmosphere. read more

Great specials and happy hour specials. Fun events happening on the weekends. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great atmosphere inside with music and games (video, foosball, etc.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We got the wings and the homemade potato chips and both were amazing. The wings were big and juicy and just the right amount of heat. We like hot and they were perfect. The chips were crunchy and seasoned well. We had take out so I can't comment on service or ambiance only the food read more

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Iiiiii...must have been drunk when I left my initial review of dive. First, didn't know they had food...not the kinda place you would want to eat from. It's more of a late night dive bar you go to after the good bars have closed. Those are common on carolina beach. Bartenders are fine but a little overwhelmed when it is crowded, drinks and prices are solid. But the atmosphere is a little dumpy and strange. Their saving grace...DJ Smooth!! He knows how to pick the right songs at the right time. He doesn't try to get over fancy with scratching or talking over stuff...he does his job and does it incredibly well. Other than that...a good spot to pick up recently divorced woman, sleep with her at her apartment that smells like dog despite no dog being present, watch her eat a food lion brand hot pocket,, watch 10 minutes of cops on her 27 inch zenith,, awkwardly leave when she starts crying, then immediately go to a 24 hour medac and get tested for everything...dont even get tested, just have them give you the medication for every potential VD read more

The Dive Food & Spirits - American Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Great food! Servers all pitched in to help each other and were friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]For a "dive" it's cute![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their bacon cheese fries were deadly!!!! Tuna was really good too. read more

The food here makes this place a hidden gem! I got the boom boom shrimp and it was sooo good and the shrimps were GIANT! Not to mention we definitely got basically the whole basket filled with shrimp. The staff is also very nice and attentive. This is a dive bar so as far as atmosphere obviously it'll be what you expect. Definitely worth a stop if you're in town and want some fried seafood/bar food! They also do trivia on Monday nights! read more

The Dive Food & Spirits - American Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

The staff were so nice here and the food was pretty great for a quick bite. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is a very casual place right near the beach so it's perfect for grabbing a snack and a drink.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Best restaurant you will ever go to. [[HIGHLIGHT]]On Sundays they have all the football games playing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food is amazing They even have Sunday football menus. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have different activities almost every day like music bingo, and karaoke.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff are so nice and will help with everything you need. The smash burgers are my favorite, but I also love the wings. 10 out of 10 will recommend. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The "Diving" scene ambience is cute![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff is friendly and attentive without being overbearing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We love their shrimp tacos and have fun playing trivia on Monday nights![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They also have great mid day appetizer specials that we happened upon looking for a late lunch. Score! read more

Let's get straight to it. The food was good. It's actually some of the best fish I've ever had. They make all of their food fresh from your order, and they supply enough tartar sauce to call off your strike. The employees were very helpful. They seem to only hire women as waiters, but it's the beach, what can you expect. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior of the building was well decorated, minus the sign demanding I drink cold beer and the constantly visible arcade games.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 4.3/5.0 read more

While visiting Carolina Beach I was suggested this place for late night food. The drinks were good and when I got back to my room I dug into my food and it was good. I had the cheesesteak and chips . Suggested by the bartender glad I didn't get the tacos I would have missed out. Id definitely recommend this place for a drink and quick bites. read more

The Dive Food & Spirits - Green Tea shot made into a drink! - American Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

So when we came to the bar we were treated by the bar staff with the best that they could do! The security was very radical they called out my friend that was a different race . The guy that had a full beard was rude and over stepped is security role and was very condescending to an Asian gentleman in the bar. This make me as a regular not want to come. read more

OMG!!!!! The strawberry jalapeno wings!!!! My favorite. Their house made chips are amazing, Sunday they do music bingo 3-5. Triva and $2 tacos on Monday.. All the staff is amazing and friendly read more

Have eaten here twice, after many cocktails! The food is fast and fresh! It's not fancy, but it's a beach bar! I'm not sure why it surprises me, but it always does! Great fried shrimp, fast and friendly service. Not exactly for the whole family, but a great spot. We always return when we are here and have yet to be disappointed! read more

Love the $5 pizza on Thursdays! Lol I wish they had like a box or something tho the paper rips easy. Lovely place tho! Great atmosphere and decor. read more

The Dive Food & Spirits - Paper! Ate too fast for another picture - American Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Fun place. Dive bar done right. Nice atmosphere. Good service. Good drinks. Video games. read more

The Dive Food & Spirits - Dive bar. - American Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

We tried this place while on vacation in Carolina Beach. We split an order of hush puppies which were excellent. Next we shared 25 wings and the fish in chips. The wings were naked style and the wing sauce was definitely house made. The fish was actually really good quality fish as well. We would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Carolina Beach. read more

Good service, cold beer and probably the best wings I've ever had! I will definitely be back read more

The Dive Food & Spirits - American Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Good atmosphere and bar selection. Food was good, we had the hand cut fries and strawberry jalapeño chicken wings. They were tasty and fresh! It's more of a casual bar that serves good food versus a restaurant feel. Definitely recommend. read more

Amazing fried shrimp and ice cold beer. For my money the best fried shrimp at the beach and the team is great. Definitely recommend and have a nice kids menu. read more

i cant even say anything just look. unreal. amazing. best wings i think ive ever had. best service (especially grayson). extremely fast. yes. go. read more

The Dive Food & Spirits - i cant even say anything just look. - American Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Food is amazing and affordable the wings are so good. Arcade games that they have there are not expensive and you win almost every time. They have somewhere where you throw quarters and if you get in the shot glass you get a free T-shirt and it is super easy to win if you're good at it. The bartenders are so nice and will help with anything you need. They have a lot of activities to do with the rest of the people at the restaurant and it is very clean all the time. read more

Ordered the steak and cheese, it was okay... felt like the cheese was just melted on. Average bar food. Three stars because our waiter was really nice read more

Went here for dinner and drinks on Friday...Came back for lunch on Saturday. Wings, Burgers, Fries, and apps are all on point. Staff is very friendly as well. Great place to watch a game or just hang out and have a drink with friends. read more

So this place usually pretty good. I'm not a fan of not being able to get things they advertise on the menu. They offer fresh catch tacos but you can not get fresh catch tacos! Bummer!! read more