The food was fabulous. I was consistently impressed with the freshness of ALL the ingredients. 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 read more

We chose this place for its rooftop views of the beach and the fair. The service was quick, but they did not tell us it was last call and promptly closed the bar at 9:45. The space between the bar and the rail is maybe 2 bodies deep so we didn't get to walk around and really enjoy the view. The drinks were good, and the place was hopping. I would definitely pop by for 1 drink again, but I wouldn't make this my destination bar for an evening. read more

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I saw the egg rolls advertised so I wanted to give them a try. I decided to go and sit on the rooftop. The rooftop has bar and table seating. It has a great view of the and the ocean. It's the best view! I couldn't decide between the hermie and the cluck Norris so I ordered the hermie! It was soo flavorful. The hermie is delicious!!! So good that I decided to get the cluck Norris. It was really good. After two I was nice and full. I don't remember the name of the man working there but he had great customer service skills. He recommended one of the best sellers for egg rolls. Give this place a go, it's AMAZING! read more

Typical beach bar. Clean floors. Service was real good people are very helpful and friendly. I got a poke bowel and my wife got the shrimp bowel. Good flavor very typical for a pole bowel. I would probably come back for lunch but not dinner. read more

The Tropical CB - Shrimp bowel - New American Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

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

Rooftop bar/restaurant with an ocean view, chip staff members, and tasty food and drinks. Went here during St. Patrick's Day weekend and the neighboring bar had a live band. read more

My friends and I ate outdoors on the top floor. Cute place, fun atmosphere with great views of the boardwalk. Highly recommend the cheeseburgers! Great Bloody Mary's too. Friendly service and huge portions. read more

The Tropical CB - Classic cheeseburger with coleslaw - New American Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

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Very cute little spot by the boardwalk, open air, it has three floors - a main bar on first floor with restaurant tables, second floor has an additional lounge, third floor has an additional bar with a wonderful beach view. The waitress was very nice & friendly, she forgot to put alcohol in our pain killer drink but we addressed it and that was resolved immediately. Pain killer was delicious too! The Tropical Burger is probably one of the most delicious burger I had in a long time, very juicy, very sweet (because of the pineapple), fresh, and I could tell the patty was nicely cooked. My girlfriend Jess got the Under the Sea rice bowl, she said it was good, gave it a 4/5. read more

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Great place to grab a good drink and healthy bites on the Boardwalk! This cute bar/restaurant is located perfectly near the amusement park on the CB Boardwalk. Downstairs is a bar with lots of windows to easily serve people inside and outside passing by. In addition to the bar, there are also a few tables inside on the first floor. On the second floor, there are some cute sitting areas and tables as well as a bar. The couple of times that I've been to the bar hasn't been open, so I'm not sure when it's open regularly. In addition, there isn't table-side service on the 2nd floor most of the time, so you'll either need to order on the first floor or the rooftop and tell them you're going to sit there, and a server will bring it to you. The rooftop has a small bar and tables, and barstools around, so you have a great view of the boardwalk. The drinks they have are really cute, but they also have a full bar, so you can order what you'd like. Now for the food...if you're looking for fresh and healthy options, this is the place to go! Although they've got yummy options all around, you can also find vegan options as well as fresh veggie and protein-packed options. I've had egg rolls, Under the Sea, and The Buffalo fry bowl (substituted crunchy egg roll nacho chips instead of fries). All were delicious! I love the options, and you can tell that the food is fresh. This is a must when I'm in Carolina Beach. read more

Delicious food, cute spot right on the boardwalk. Bathroom for customers and drinks too! People were very friendly and service was quick read more

The Tropical CB - Bulgogi bowl - New American Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Stopped by for a quick drink/shot! Spoke with the bartender and learned he was also from the Midwest, very friendly!! They also services children's slushies which was great for the kids with us! Right on the boardwalk and environment was welcoming! read more

The low down: Good food, the owner, Roger, was provided such good service, there was live music and the roof top bar (although small in area) had sine good views ! I would highly recommend checking this place out ! When I go back I'm gonna try an egg roll sampler! I ordered Breaded Advocado and it was good but the Tropical Egg Roll was to die for!!! Roger, the owner, was hard at work and very accommodating to his customers. He said they opened in May and I'm hoping that they stay around for a long time! read more

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**JV, you absolute legend!** With just two minutes to closing, most would have turned us away, but JV welcomed us with open arms (and a killer cocktail in hand). Not only did he serve up some of the most delicious drinks of the night, but he did it with charm, warmth, and an energy that made us feel like VIPs. JV's kindness and hospitality turned what could've been an ordinary evening into a truly memorable experience. If you're looking for a bartender who goes above and beyond, look no further--this man is the real deal. **Thank you, JV! You didn't just serve drinks--you made our night!** read more

The Tropical CB - Mother and daughter - New American Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Food was very good (rolls a little greasy but to be expected bc they are fried of course). Flavors were really good. I personally liked the Rangoon rolls the best. Mule was amazing with the fresh lime juice. My toddler loved the slushy. Vibe was great. Service was great. Troy was our server/bar tender and was doing a great job tending to everyone by himself. Very attentive and at least let you know he'd be back after he helped the previous guest. read more

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Checked out this new place on a Friday early evening and there were quite a bit busy. Interior is modern, they haven't fully decorated as their paintings/pictures were still on the floor leaning against the wall. There are 3 levels total and no elevators, only 2 different staircases. I was able to leave my stroller on the ground floor by the bar. The 3rd level is roof top and maximum capacity is 40 people. They have staff manning the third level entrance to make sure that it doesn't go over capacity. There is a bar on the ground level and the third level. The second level has drinks on tap. If you want more of a seating dining area, then that's the second level (6 tables). The ground level had 2 small tables, one table for two, designated for handicap and two open tables outdoors. The third level has two open tables. I'm sure they're working out the kinks but they had at one point 10 people just standing around on the second floor waiting to go on the third floor. So it was very loud and chaotic trying to eat in peace on the 2nd floor. At least the second floor had AC and ceiling fans. The food is casual snack kind of meals, nothing fancy. Just deep fried egg rolls and bowls. We tried the Fancey bowl (vegan), Frenchie bowl, and Burgalicious egg roll. They were served in to-go, seemed like biodegradable material. The Fancey bowl was okay. The Frenchie bowl and Burgalicious egg roll were both good. The fries in the Frenchie bowl were crispy and the eggroll was fried well. The frozen alcohol drinks in mason jars looked really good, but unfortunately, they couldn't make a mocktail out of it. High chairs are available and their highchair was actually impressive. It was a lot nicer and fancier than the usual. It was a munchkin highchair with a tray table and foot rest. Bathrooms are only available in the second level. Staff were very nice. If you're looking for a quick no-frills snack kind of meal or a casual place to get some drinks, then this place might be for you. read more

Best place for frozen daiquiri and Pina colada! Hit the spot just right!! A great drink on a hot day!! read more

The Tropical CB - Best frozen drinks!! - New American Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Great food and ambiance on the Boardwalk. Walkable from our apartment. The staff is friendly. Support this local restaurant!

We visit Carolina Beach every year, and this might be our new favorite restaurant. We went 3 days in a row and everything was great every time - food, drinks, service - all of it! Even when there was just 1 bartender downstairs during fireworks + a crowd, he never dropped the ball. Can't recommend enough!!! We loved the bulgogi bowl, the bibimbap bowl, the balboa fry bowl, and the kids chicken with mac and cheese! Best Miami vice drink in CB!! Looking forward to visiting next year as well. read more

The Tropical CB - Bibimbap bowl, no egg - New American Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

We found our way here on a rainy March day. Service was quick to attend to us and check on us throughout our time there. We headed to a lounge area in the second floor, complete with comfy sofas, chairs and an electric fireplace. They had a very inventive cocktail selection and the wait staff offered to make my husband a smoky Old Fashioned even though that was not on the menu...this made my husband ecstatic, as that is his FAVORITE drink. I ordered a cocktail called the Dirty Cindy, made with a spicy Rum. I got to keep the glass, a plastic version of a mason jar with the bar logo. My drink tasted great and I enjoyed the spicy notes on the finish. We did order an appetizer of queso and egg roll style chips. The queso flavor was good, but it was a bit thin (I like my queso on the thicker side, so it doesn't keep dripping off the chips) and making a mess). That was really my only complaint though. Definitely worth checking out...on a clear (non-rainy day), there is apparently a third level with a view of the ocean--that would be cool to try out sometime. read more

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You enter for the rooftop bar, you return for the amazing food! The unique egg rolls are off the hook yummy! Had the Bibimap bowl - omg really???!!! So good!!!!! Roger is a fantastic host. read more

The Tropical CB - Specials board - New American Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

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This place is brand new! Great 360 degree views on the rooftop deck. We would've stayed up there, but it was crowded. They have 4 frozen drinks. My sister got the Peach Frose drink and loved it! Located in the boardwalk area, by the amusement park, restaurants and bars. The employees were all really nice. We will be back! read more

Delicious food, excellent service! Good drinks at a good price. Can't beat The Tropical!!

Drove all the way here, paid for parking, then they say they are closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. I know it takes less than 5 mins to update hours on your site. Thanks for wasting my time. Note those hours are not posted anywhere and their sign says they are open everyday for lunch and dinner. read more

Great experience! Sat on the rooftop, drinking 5 dollar mimosas and ordered the breakfast egg rolls and they were AMAZING. Coming back to eat dinner tonight :) read more

The Tropical CB - Roof top view - New American Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Cucumber dill salad was good. Service was fast despite it being busy on a summer night. We had some good drinks here, but we did get brain freeze read more

Probably the best meal we enjoyed all week. Seasoning was perfect and everything was good! Service was fabulous and accommodating for my family. Ended up on the second floor. Air conditioned and relaxing. read more

The Tropical CB - Smash burger, crab meet egg roll, bacon jalapeño eggroll and Philly fry bowl - New American Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

LOVE this place- 3 story bar yes please! The vegan options were 10/10. I got both vegan egg rolls , buffalo chicken and pepperoni pizza and I would literally eat them for every meal. Add in the great drinks and the sunset vibe on the 3rd floor and I would be here every night if I was local read more

I went there around 11 am for some food thinking it was gonna be delicious based off the reviews and I was proved wrong.I got the Sunday supper bowl and it was disgusting.the chicken was bland and so was the mashed potatoes it tasted like something you could toss in the microwave from family dollar.the egg rolls were a literal grease ocean and were disgusting,I couldn't even take more than one bite.i will say the service was amazing,they were very friendly and made sure i got my order right,the ambiance was very calm,it seemed a nice way to get started with your day,i would go there for the drinks but thats all.id have better luck at 7-eleven with a hot dog. read more

Such a refreshing addition to Carolina Beach! The vegan options are a plenty! And the brunch is absolutely delish! French toast egg rolls? What a great idea! Make sure you stop here for brunch, lunch, dinner or just some great cocktails and a great view. Three floors- first is a laid back bar/dining area, second floor is a speak easy style cocktail lounge and the third is a beautiful rooftop bar! Service is always top notch as wel read more

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We went to Carolina Beach for a family trip, and of course, we had to stop by the Boardwalk. After walking around for a while, we got hungry. We walked into The Tropical after checking out their menu online... best decision we could have made! We ended up on the second floor and got lucky it was empty - they just finished up a party. The dining room was nice and cool - a welcome break from the heat. ** There are three floors in the establishment: 1st Floor - South Beach Bar, 2nd Floor - Midtown Dining Room, 3rd Floor - Rooftop Bar.** My husband and I ordered 3 egg rolls (we saved $1 each by ordering them together) - I chose The Jalapeño Face, my husband ordered The McLovin' and The Rocky. I also ordered a side of fries. That Jalapeño Face roll was probably the best thing I ate during the entire trip!! My husband also really enjoyed his egg rolls - he said the pulled pork and the macaroni and cheese went very well with the barbecue vinaigrette (McLovin'). Not to be outdone... the fries were crispy and delicious! (And the spicy ranch sooooo good! SO good!) Our kids ordered the fried chicken and fries - they enjoyed their food as well. As if the food wasn't enough, the service was absolutely wonderful! My only regret is not going back for another Jalapeño roll (and not getting any pictures!) read more

The Tropical CB - Front Entrance - New American Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

The roof top bar has a beautiful view and comfortable seating. The beverages were delicious and the service is top notch! While I was waiting for my husband to come back to the table from the bar, several staff members stopped to ask if I had been helped. We met the owner, Rodger, who was busy but took time to share the story of the bar construction. Our wait staff was Erin, Jenny, and Mike and all were very nice and seemed to enjoy working with folks. read more

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Drinks were so good, and strong! Perfect beachside bar. Every cocktail tasted delicious and they didn't skimp on the liquor at all. Food was mediocre, but the drinks were so good we went back again the next day! read more

This place is a refreshing change from all the fried food in the area. It has three levels and all are unique, including a rooftop bar with great views. The food was so delicious that we went for lunch and dinner during a recent work conference. Definitely don't skip it! The owner and servers were phenomenal and they are doing a great job with this place! read more

Awesome spot. Not like any other place on the boardwalk. Downstairs has outside and inside bar, middle floor is a retro themed space with comfortable seating, and the rooftop has lots of space and amazing views. Servers and bartenders are friendly and quick to serve you. Food was amazing. I ordered a smorgasbord of different foods, and they were all delicious. I do not regularly go to the boardwalk, but this is a unique establishment that I will come back to again and again. read more

We were in Carolina Beach, NC last week and were souvenir shopping at the Boardwalk as any visitor might do. Lunch was at Tropical CB. We expected typical bar food but were very pleasantly surprised. Meals ranged from veggie salads to spicy burgers, chicken sandwiches, and shrimp and grits. I personally don't like grits but figured I would give it a try. I was so pleasantly surprised. Great flavor, very filling and at least a dozen shrimp. We enjoyed it so much that we went back during our return to the Boardwalk for the Thursday night concert. Best menu on the entire boardwalk! read more

First night in the area and found this wonderful restaurant!! Smash burger was one of the best I've had, kids fried chicken was delicious! Staff were so friendly and went out of their way to make sure we had a great meal! read more

This grilled chicken made me cry (I never cry). This day forward I'm a new man. This chicken was heaven. read more

The Tropical CB - Grilled Chicken from heaven itself - New American Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

The Fry Bowls = Poutine are Oh My God good! I had the Balboa, a philly cheese steak poutine. Ate the whole thing! Happy belly :-) Hubs had the Buffalo, chicken crack on fries, He loved it! and great craft beers completed the meals, cheers :-). & Cliff was the best taking care of us! read more

LOVE this place so much we came back a day later! The frozen Miami Vice is my favorite (the edible straws add a nice touch) and the cheeseburger egg roll was the most delicious food I've had in CB. Will definitely be a regular. The service is incredible. Whitney and Cliff went above and beyond. The rooftop is my favorite place, the setting is so fun! read more

Micheal was slaying the shift solo! He did a great job at making sure we had everything we needed. Great atmosphere and even better bloody marys! read more