Located off the back of a hotel facing the beach, but has open seating to the public…read more Stopped in while walking the boardwalk. There's bar seating, a few tables facing the ocean, and a fire pit area. I ordered a jalapeño cucumber margarita and was impressed. You usually don't see this type of drink on a hotel bar menu. It was great tasting, decently priced, and a good size portion. Would definitely stop in again.

Gotta love Lenore! So sweet and perfect for beachy libations. Looking forward to a sprins time…read morevisit!

Food - Fantastic! Never had a bad dish Service - so nice…read moreevery time Ambiance - Great Entertainment!! Love this place!!

"Delightful seafood, entertainment, and more in Carolina Beach"…read more Stopped by here on a holiday Saturday night at just after 6pm, party of 2. Amazingly, we were able to get a table right away. The place is mostly "open air" with two covered areas and a few spots in the sun. A few folks had dogs there, too. They also have little spinny things on the table to keep flies away (apparently called "fly fans"). Note, enter on the beach-side, not the other side, to meet the host. There's also a stage inside for entertainment (which started later than we were there, but the band was setting up). We ordered the ahi tuna nachos, and I got a crabcake sandwich. My partner got black pearl salad. Food came out in under 20 minutes, which was impressive given the place was HOPPING. The ahi tuna nachos were ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. They had bits of mango, a delicious sauce, really good nachos (made from wonton wrappers), and the tuna was amazing (served rare). It was about $20, but a very large helping. This would make a great meal for one person eating that alone. The crabcake was fine-- nothing unusual but tasty. I may not order that again, but it was good. My dining partner said the black pearl salad was really good and liked the blackberries, feta, and walnuts in it as well as the vinaigrette. Our drinks got refilled, and plates were taken away quickly when we finished any part of the meal. Our server was really nice, too. Overall, I would happily go back, and DEFINITELY want that ahi tuna nachos dish again. I recommend-- very good.

Stopped in for lunch with friends who have numerous dietary restrictions. We ordered the same dish…read morethree different ways and they were super accommodating. Waitstaff was great and the location couldn't have been better (outdoors, just off the beach).

If you're looking for one of those places where everything just lines up--the weather, the food,…read morethe mood--this is it. Out on the pier at Tiki Bar & Ocean Grill, you've got a front-row seat to the Atlantic, and on a day like today, it doesn't get much better. Blue sky, sun hitting the water just right, and a breeze that reminds you why people have been coming to the coast long before fancy resorts showed up. Food Simple answer: they've got it dialed in. Fresh, well-prepared, and exactly what you want at the beach. No overthinking it--just good coastal food done right. That's how it's supposed to be. Service Friendly, easygoing, and attentive without hovering. The kind of service that makes you feel welcome but doesn't interrupt your view--or your drink. Atmosphere This is where they really win. Sitting out over the water with string lights overhead and waves rolling in? That's hard to beat anywhere. Now, yes--the beach itself has those big metal pipes running through for replenishment. Not exactly postcard material. But here's the truth: once you're up on that pier, looking out over the ocean, it barely matters. The view still does what it's supposed to do--makes you slow down and stay a while. Final Take Great food, solid service, and a view that carries the whole experience. Even with the beach work going on, this place delivers what a coastal spot should: good eats, cold drinks, and a reason to sit a little longer than you planned. If the weather's right, don't overthink it--grab a seat, order something simple, and enjoy it the way folks have been doing for generations.

Great place make sure you ask about the loyalty card can help save $ for the family-nice staff.read more

During our three day trip to Carolina beach, we spent each morning at Crush and Grind getting "kick…read moreass service" from the rad dude at the counter! He really gave amazing customer service by greeting each person who walked in and remained chill even when the line grew and he was the only person working. We tried many drinks but my personal fav was the Seabee! If you like a sweet latte, I highly recommend this one!

Can I just say we found a diamond in the rough? The place was the OUTSIDE tiki bar on the pier…read more Awesome food & drinks! I am kinda wondering from previous reviews I read what happened? Completely blew us away and surprised us! The food was spectacular! I had a Mahi fish taco that came in 3. Best fish tacos I've ever had to date and in the Carolina beach area. The shrimp nachos were spectacular as well with small chunks of pineapple, good melted cheese, etc and a nice mix of purple nacho chips. My Bahama Mama drink was fabulous and our Pinã Colada was homemade -not from a mix. It was served with a small dollop of coconut cream on top and a delicate dash of nutmeg. Perfect! This little tiki bar was the best meal and highlight of our trip! Who'd have guessed?! Go there!!!

Everything but the baloney is made in house! Lol. The bartender was amazing! The vibes and music…read moreare pretty great. And the view to the ocean, made this visit perfect! The balogna sammy was mouthwatering! I forgot to get a picture of it . Had a few plain hotdogs for the little one and they were also very tasty! The house chips with their aioli, wow, they are a must. Get yourself a drink and some of their chips, sit outside and enjoy the view. It's all you need. Although, their pier was closed, but didn't ruin our time. 10/10 highly recommend!

Love this place!! Great entertainment. Great service! And the drink are great!! I always stop by…read morewhile on vacation!

This is a great local spot on the boardwalk, very welcoming and the locals welcomed us (tourists) -…read morejust know what to expect it's simple not fancy but you will enjoy yourself The drinks are basic yet very good - and the bartender Marine is adorable, sweet and on her service game. We were in for a bachelorette stop and she handled the crowd well along with the other patrons. The ladies room was very clean -also eat before you go - no food service

The food was fabulous. I was consistently impressed with the freshness of ALL the ingredients…read more Perhaps it helped that I wasn't sure what was in store for us when we entered with a large group of adults and kids; we were looking for a brunch spot, and were surprised to see a collection of couches and armchairs. It lent to a cozy vibe, and our terrorizer kids even chilled out a little. Highly recommend the flight of mimosa bombs (they were delightfully strong and equal to about 1 drink in volume!), and the all-you can eat brunch--but only if you want Diane to give you a magical experience with deliciousness coming out your ears. Bacon is crisp, FRIED CHICKEN PUTS CHICK FIL-A to damn shame, eggs were made with lots of yummy butter, the grill lends a nice char and toast to the sourdoughs and avocado toasts, the fruit in the parfaits were very freshly cut and prepared--the entire experience was handmade as we ordered, and any wait was WELL worth it once we got to chowing down! Diane was welcoming, extremely adaptable to our situation, and frankly cared about our experience. She might be a little overworked but; The rest of the town is full of the rudest service crews... Diane made me feel special. Love that woman!!!! Protect her at all costs! Lmaoooo

The food was mid, expected better for 4.7 stars. Go if you want a bar, not a restaurantread more

We had a nice experience at the Pier, but keep in mind the drinks are mediocre quality , sweet,…read moretourist type drinks. It is not at all a place to get authentic tiki drinks. Nonetheless, it's a good location to enjoy a casual time on the beach. Definitely wouldn't seek this place out, but our condo is nearby.

Such a unique place. This is privately owned and has a pier (part is closed off due to damage from…read morea 2018 storm), a restaurant, an ice cream shop/coffee shop, and an outdoor tiki bar. Not sure about parking as we walked here. It wasn't very busy when we got there, but slowly had people coming in and out. Lots of locals. We started in the High Tides lounge which is upstairs and has indoor and outdoor seating. Super cute decor. Had an Island Escape margarita which was absolutely delicious - no marg mix here! Just fresh squeezed juice and it was great. Also had a Mai Tai that was tasty too. Ordered a BLBT (which is super extra bacon - but also a ton of lettuce and tomato) and a fish sandwich of some sort (something local Carolina). The BLBT didn't come with a side, but you don't need one! It's massive. Served on toasty bread. Delicious, highly recommend. The fish sandwich came with pasta salad. Again, a healthy portion. The menu isn't extensive but you will find some great options on there!!! Bartender was lovely! Shout out to Amy. She was super friendly, helpful, and attentive. After eating, went outside to the tiki bar that was on the actual pier. Ordered more drinks - another marg, an orange crush (it's sweet), and an electric lemonade that was meh. Get the marg!! They even do frozen drinks which are great while sitting on the pier above the beach. Great scenery. Again, service was great. Britta and Haley were our bartenders. You can order the same menu at the tiki bar as you can at the lounge. Super nice to have options to move around. The pier even has picnic tables for larger parties.