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    Tranquil Harbour Restaurant & Bar

    4.1 (345 reviews)
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    TRANQUIL HARBOUR RESTAURANT & BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for kids

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    We wasted an hour of our lives and still did not get seated. We were quoted a 45-60 minute wait and were told it was fine to walk around while we waited. I was told specifically that we had 15 minutes after being called to still be seated. I admittedly missed the calls, but I noticed it almost immediately. The restaurant called three times all within about 30 seconds (screenshot for proof), and by the time we walked back in, waited in line for the hostess, and gave our name, only three minutes had passed since the first call. Despite the 15-minute return window we were explicitly told we had, the hostess insisted we were "late" and had already given our table away. Management then got and involved and their response was to continue to reiterate that, "We called three times," completely ignoring the both fact that we returned well within the timeframe they had given us, the fact that only 3 minutes had elapsed since the first call, and the fact that the calls all occurred within a period of 30 seconds. The most frustrating part wasn't losing the table, it was how poorly the situation was handled. There was no attempt to honor what we had been told, no effort to accommodate us or to ask us to wait a few more minutes to be seated, and no apology for the miscommunication. Instead, both the hostess and management were dismissive and argumentative. It was an incredibly frustrating experience and a really strange way to treat customers. After waiting nearly an hour, we left without ever being seated. Don't waste your time.

    Crab cakes  Ig @yumthatgreenville
    Lori L.

    Delicious. Service was amazing other than ordering a bowl of soup and they gave me a cup instead but they fixed it quickly. Food came in piping hot. We loved everything about this place.

    Surf and turf (steak and crab cake). Steak was AMAZING
    Lexi K.

    Delicious food and great service! The steak was amazing and we wanted to come back for dinner the next day!

    Pompano dinner
    Amy M.

    Friendly, clean, casual vibe restaurant. Jess was a great waitress: polite, friendly and attentive. Crab dip was very good Hubs got the daily catch Pompano with grilled zucchini and broccoli. I had the surf and turf. Both were amazing. Perfect cook on the filet. And this may sound funny but they have great unsweet tea! And the prices and portions were on point. Definitely recommend this family owned business!

    Chef's Special Pasta with Rare Ahi Tuna
    Kenzie M.

    We loved the food at Tranquil Harbour !! We got many starters including ; Crab Dip, Firecracker Shrimp, Kimchi Potstickers. They were all very fresh and delicious. Our table of 4 easily shared them, meaning each came with at least 2 for each person :) Everything on the menu was reasonably priced ! We added on two side salads to our meals for only $3 a piece. The service was good , even though the AC in the front of the restaurant had went out that day. They were very busy but we only waited about 5 minutes to be seats at the dinner rush . They take reservations as well ! We are locals in the area but live closer to Holden beach! We will return to Tranquil Harbour Restaurant.

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    Mike L.

    First time to OKI, and I was told this was a locals favorite. So we tried it. The place is very nice. Gives you that beach restaurant feeling. We had a small wait (so call ahead or plan to wait 30-60). The waitress was very nice and d helpful and the food was delicious. The bourbon salmon was really good. It had the smoked sauce taste but with a very nice sweet (almost maple syrup) taste which I loved. The sweet potato fries were great and the mac and cheese was good. Another in my party had the hot wings. She said they weren't as saucy as she wanted but they were good and she cleaned her plate. The fried mahi surprised my other guest. Usually Mahi is grilled. But it still looked delicious. The service was good but not great. Could Have gotten fill ups a little faster and more often. But we will come back and try again!!!

    steakhouse patty melt w/ fries & pickles
    Madison B.

    Stopped in around 5pm on Saturday last weekend. Only had to wait 5-10 minutes for a table. My party of 4 enjoyed a variety of entrees from the menu. Our server was attentive and friendly. Everyone raved about their food and the overall experience! We're glad we stopped by and plan to come back next time!

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    Kelly N.

    Chase, thank you for the 5 stars! Your support is appreciated!!

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    20 days ago

    Tranquil harbor never disappoints. Great food and great service. Always a pleasure to go to this place. Wings are the best I have tried.

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    Wings are delicious and the bartender is awesome! We go there every time we are in town to enjoy a great evening of food and fun at the bar!

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    2 months ago

    Comfortable and laid back. Our server wad Kim and she took great care of us. My wife loved the surf n turf. We will visit again. Good stuff.

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    Bonnie, thank you for the review and continued support!!!

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    9 months ago

    Great beach feel and friendly staff. Food came out fast and delicious. Good sized portions. We will be back.

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    Kelly N.

    Thank you so much, Dominica! I’m happy we made you happy!!

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    8 months ago

    Good steak and salad - hope to return for steak again soon - casual setting. Service was also pleasant experience

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    Thank you, Lynn. We hope to see you again, too!

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    Fizzy Jane's

    Fizzy Jane's

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    Food was amazing. The server Grace needs a raise she was so nice. Desert was so good and the…read morerestaurant was so nice.

    I have been visiting Oak Island/Southport for many years, so I'm always excited when someone…read morerecommends a restaurant I haven't yet experienced. My friends told me they had a wonderful experience at Fizzy Jane's so my husband and I decided to check it out for a date night during our annual family beach trip. I'll be honest the exterior is not much to look out. While located right by docks and boats, the building itself looks pretty residential and is lacking signage. However, what a transformation once you walk inside. Lots of fun wall paper, neon signs, greenery, painted murals, and more to give trendy Instagram photo worthy vibes. It is a large place with lots of seating, including a separate private room for a larger party gathering. Lots of great cocktails to choose from. My husband got a paper plane (one of his favorites) and I tried the strawberry basil sour. They did not skimp on the alcohol as it was quite strong. I very much enjoyed the boozy fruit at the end. The menu is on the smaller side with only 5-6 options for appetizers and entrees, but they also do a handful of weekly specials. While a smaller list, honestly all of the appetizers and entrees listed sounded delicious. After much discussion, we settled on getting two appetizers, a salad, and one entree to share. The waitress happily said she would space the items out for us and decide which order was best for a progressive meal, I appreciated that! Overall she provided fantastic service all night. The Crispy Tuna (raw poke tuna over crispy rice with kimchi aioli, sesame seeds, jalapeños, and green onion) was a must order according to our friends who recommended the place. They did not steer us wrong! It was a great bite, the crunch from the rice, the soft fresh tuna, little heat from the jalapeños, creaminess from the aioli, and I added a little soy sauce on top for some salt. Yum! I was glad it came 4 to an order so I got to have two! Next to arrive was the Wedge Salad (iceberg, bacon, tomato, crispy onion, blue cheese crumbles, blue cheese salad dressing). Nothing unique here as it was the traditional preparation. You did get a lot of crispy onions which I liked for texture. They also did not skimp on the crumbles. You can add protein to their salads if you want for extra. In my opinion, the salad was overdressed, so a little bit of the crunch from the lettuce was lost. Honestly this is probably my only small gripe of anything I was served at this meal. My favorite dish of the night was the Duck Wings (fried wings with sweet and spicy gochujang sauce). You get 7 wings, all drums, to an order. The skin was perfectly crispy and the meat still tender. The gochujang sauce was divine. Perfect sweet and spicy balance. You will be licking your fingers as you want to enjoy every drop. We found ourselves eating the shredded lettuce/cabbage underneath the wings as why not it was dressed in the sauce. Duck is very similar in taste to chicken. If you like wings, you must order these! Final item of the night was our entree selection- the Shrimp & Grits (grilled shrimp and fish over grits topped with gravy, green onions, and hot sauce served with toasts). The catch of the day was red drum which is a nice white flaky fish. It went great in this dish. The shrimp were a nice size and the seasoning on the proteins was lovely. The grits were super creamy due to the gravy. I liked the extra kick of the hot sauce on top. The toast was buttery and crispy so the perfect vessel to sop up the grits. It's a heavier but satisfying dish, so I'm glad we split it. This amazing meal left us with no room for dessert. I am not gonna lie I went to bed early and slept hard that night as the food was that good. If you are coming to Southport, venture off the main drag a little and come to Fizzy Jane's. I will be back. They also do brunch, which I am excited to try as well next time I visit the island!

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    Fizzy Jane's - Cute place. Great service!

    Cute place. Great service!

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    Rhubarb cake (the only rhubarb was the jam).

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