The Island Grille

The restaurant is tight but you'll make friends with your neighbor table guests and the food is excellent. Great bar & staff.

Cannot beat it when they have their weekly BOGO pricing on 4 choices.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is amazing. I had a filet cooked medium rare and it was like butter! My parents scallops were perfect and delicious. The crab dip was excellent, as were the drinks. The service was excellent, very attentive. Unfortunately the place is so small it's awkward with everyone having their behind or crotch in your face as they shimmy by while you eat, Reservations are a must!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good food and good service!! Get a reservation!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Always great food and service. Great parking

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fantastic restaurant and outstanding overall experience.

The food was very high quality and everything was served hot. Our waiter (Jerod) was excellent in every way.

GREAT JOB ISLAND GRILL !!

I give this diner a solid 9.5/10.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Officially addicted to the cocktail and/or beer luncheons. Always expertly paired and hospitality is unparalleled. If you haven’t treated yourself to Island Grille, reevaluate your life and go check them out!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I rarely see THC drinks at restaurants, and they had a delicious lemon lavender seltzer drink - sooooo good. The staff was awesome and super helpful. Shrimp/scallops and grits was fantastic.

Quaint little pub atmosphere with exceptional food. We loved the selection and everything was so yummy. The shrimp and scallop grits are awesome!

If I could give this place more stars, I definitely would. It doesn't look like much when you walk in. But the staff is all friendly and efficient. Hands down a delicious dinner, some of the best scallops. I have had in at least a decade cook to perfection. Everything we had from our bar drinks to our appetizers and our dinner and desserts DELICIOUS
This is a must try during your beach time

Wonderful food, 2 for 1 dinners on Mondays and Tuesdays. It is loud because the restaurant is small. Make your reservations at least 2 weeks in advance, especially in the summer.

This is the little restaurant that does! Everything is top notch.the crab cakes are the best I've ever had. Lump crabwoth so little binder I'm not sure how it holds together.
Perfectly cooked scallops, wahoo and yellow fin tuna as well.
Reservations highly recommended. And totally worth every penny.

Each course was delicious, and the catch of the day, Red Drum, outstanding. The staff was friendly and patient with us as we lingered after they closed. A memorable seafood dinner on Emerald Isle!

Always great experience. Crab cakes are always outstanding and drinks are fine

Tucked away in a modest setting that feels more like a well-kept secret than a bustling restaurant, Island Grille delivers an experience that punches well above its weight. Don’t let the small footprint fool you—the atmosphere is cozy without being cramped, and every inch of the space is used with intention and charm.

The food? Simply excellent. Each dish arrived hot, fresh, and plated with care. From the first bite, it was clear that quality ingredients and skilled preparation are the rule, not the exception, in this kitchen. Whether you’re diving into seafood, steak, or something more casual, the flavors are bold, balanced, and deeply satisfying.

What truly elevated the evening, though, was the service. Our server was attentive without hovering, knowledgeable without pretension, and made the whole experience feel personal and effortless. It’s rare to find staff so clearly invested in both the food and the guest experience.

In a world of overhyped restaurants with underwhelming results, Island Grille is the real deal—a place where passion meets execution, and guests leave not just full, but genuinely impressed. Highly recommended.

Had a wonderful Thanksgiving buffet today. Food was amazing! Staff was friendly and welcoming. Overall, a great time.