First, I'd like to give a special shoutout to our waitress. She truly made the dining experience…read morememorable. She was funny, a little sassy, and had a great personality that made us feel right at home. Be prepared for a crowd! We visited on a Sunday evening and the restaurant was very busy and quite loud. We had about a 20-minute wait at 5:00 PM, so I can only imagine how packed it gets around 6:00 or 7:00 PM. For dinner, I ordered the flounder platter with Gouda potatoes and sweet plantains. Everything was excellent--5/5. The Gouda potatoes were especially delicious, and the flounder was perfectly crispy without being greasy. My son ordered the crab boil special and cleaned his plate, which says it all. My boyfriend had the fried oyster po' boy, and it was very good as well. Even my little guy ordered the adult portion of fried shrimp and finished every last shrimp and fry. Overall, the prices were reasonable, the service was outstanding, and the food was delicious. We'd definitely come back again!

Everything is excellent, laid back atmosphere but with top service and quality. Great place for…read moregroup who wants seafood while some may want a great burger.

Always make it a point to visit regularly when in the area. Their relationship with local fish man…read moremeans that they have fish that you can't get anywhere else. They know the product and the people who catch it. I try to go at off hours to avoid the crowds, but otherwise, plan to be patient and make a new friend while waiting at peak times.

Definitely smells like a fresh seafood place lol! Very nice and knowledgeable staff. Seafood is…read morefresh, local and yummy.

This is a must see when you're in town.Excellent food and service. The staff was friendly and…read moreknowledgable. The crab cakes were very fresh and delicious. It is informal with a classic beachy atmosphere. Lots of fruity cocktails to add to the ambience. I will warn you portions are big!! Make room for the delicous desserts. You won't go away hungry. I only wish they took reserations. however, you cancall an hour a head and get put on the waitlist. They will text you when your table is ready.

This was our second vist to this location. We've attempted to visit before but their hours have not…read moremet our needs. Arrived on a Friday night and was seated promptly away from the noisier larger dining area. We enjoyed our seats around corner of front door. Lily was right with us asking for a drink order which we only had water. My wife ordered the fish special that came with baked fish, hush puppies and coleslaw. I ordered Mermaids Delight which was Sautéed scallops, shrimp, mushrooms and scallions in a garlic, parmesan cream sauce finished with lump Blue Crab over linguini pasta. Everything tasted good and service was ok. I had a little problem with value of meal and the atmosphere is nothing to right home about.

Wow, an unplanned birthday lunch with my cousin-traveling to Virginia. Devin was our super amazing…read morewaiter and so personable. I brought a surprise dessert and Devin kept it for us and then delivered it perfectly and with a sweet orchid on each plate!! Our meal was to split the special of the day and a good thing we shared because it was delicious and too much for one person...I highly recommend KoKo Cabana to anyone wanting delicious fresh seafood and ask for Devin as he made this event so sweet!!

The food was fresh and delicious! They sat us right away and…read morekept our drinks full. I loved how you could sit indoor and/or outdoor on the patio and face the pier and beach!

We had a large group of 10 for a party. They accommodated our needs and were very responsive and…read moretimely even though they were busy to the walls the day we were there. The Hostess and our waiter were always checking on our needs.it sure has changed to a relaxing waterfront restaurant/grill/hangout. Would be back for sure. It does have outside seating to put your feet in the sand and feel the salt air, but it was 100° when we were there

The Lowdown: Amazing ocean views, reasonably priced drinks, friendly locals mixed with tourists,…read morefun entertainment, and an all-around great beach bar atmosphere. Our girls' trip to Oak Island continued with a stop at The Lazy Turtle, and it definitely lived up to its name--in the best way possible. Parking is located across the street, and even though the place was packed the night we visited, there was still plenty of parking available. We didn't order any food this time around, but the drinks were reasonably priced, poured well, and exactly what we needed after a day at the beach. One of my favorite parts of the evening was the crowd. It was such a fun mix of locals and visitors, and everyone we met was genuinely friendly. It's one of those places where people actually smile, strike up conversations, and make you feel welcome. The entertainment was... memorable! The DJ was wearing a parrot on his head, so naturally I was expecting nonstop Jimmy Buffett, flip-flops, and full-on island vibes. Instead, he surprised me with a completely different playlist--but honestly, it worked! The crowd was having a great time, and so were we. They also tossed out free T-shirts during one of the games, and somehow I managed to snag one! I may or may not have celebrated like I'd just won the lottery. Between the ocean views, the lively atmosphere, the friendly people, and my unexpected T-shirt victory, The Lazy Turtle ended up being one of our favorite stops on the island. If you're looking for a fun, casual place to grab a drink, enjoy the view, and soak up the Oak Island vibe, this one is definitely worth checking out.

Stopped in just to see what they had, left with a beautiful side of flounder and some p&d shrimp!…read moreDinner that night was delicious! The flounder tasted super fresh and you really can't get better than fresh N.C. shrimp. Great quality raw product. I wish that they would let you pick your weight you'd like to purchase. There was a little push back when we asked for 8pc of shrimp, we are cooking for 2 and didn't need a half pound or pound. And I was really hoping to buy just a couple scallops to go with dinner but they were pretty firm on selling a minimum of a half pound. Good to know for next time.. we will be back!

I ordered the shrimp dinner. It was fresh and delicious! The shrimp were big and cooked perfectly…read more The sides that I got were the coleslaw and the hush puppies. Excellent!! Highly recommend!!

We hired Cape Fear Boil Co to do a shrimp boil for us and they killed it. The guys were…read moreprofessional, knowledgeable and so personable. You can tell they love doing what they do. Everything was so fresh and flavorful. The came in and set everything up, talked through the whole thing and answered any questions we had. They bagged up all the leftovers and cleaned up like they had bender been there. I grew up on the FL Panhandle and I can be PICKY about seafood. I have to admit that was some of the best shrimp I have EVER had. If you're in the area, cannot recommend these guys enough!

Gracious!!! So good and easy to do! We had 15 people and got 2 Traditional Pots. It has…read moreeverything you need in the pot, including instructions. Shrimp, corn, potatoes, sausage and the seasoning. You also get butter and the cocktail sauce. Take it home, put the pots on the stove, add your beer or water (we did a shandy), steam that stuff up for about 15ish minutes and then add the shrimp. We added the dry seasoning on top of the shrimp and steamed the pots some more until the shrimp was pink. Boom! It was done. We even had leftovers. The staff is very helpful if you have any questions. Also, for anyone with peanut allergies, this is safe.

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.

Perfect setting for a night out with friends and family. Great setting and deliciously prepared…read moreentrees. Will be back!

Put our name on the waitlist at 5:45pm on a Tuesday night, quoted a 45 min wait for a table of…read morefour. We opted to hang at the bar for a few drinks and apps- bartenders were lovely and apps were delicious (fritters & shrimp boil). We didn't end up getting seated until well after 7pm (approx 7:30pm). House manager was super cool and apologetic. It was definitely busy, but it also appeared the kitchen was slow. Our waitress was super cute and friendly, noting it was busy since the area had just been dealing with high humidity and warmer than average temps, and now outdoor seating was in high demand. We didn't get our food until approx 8:30pm- this included slow service on two cups of soup that were supposed to come out sooner than entrees. (Also, this may be personal preference, but the cream of crab soup is delicious in taste but the texture is always a little odd. It's thick like pudding! Take that for what you will, I still ate it all.) But like everyone mostly says in these reviews, atmosphere and staff are delightful- timing from the kitchen is a solid 2/5. Granted yes, high season and nice weather = longer waits, but we didn't leave the place until 9pm, which after being there since 5:45pm was a longer than anticipated evening!

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.