Jack Mackerels Island Grill

Restaurant was highly recommended. The food was good. The server Katie was rude and obnoxious plus she likes kicking service dogs. And making rude comments towards my niece and I like she was a girlfriend I was going to do things with. For God sake. We were from out of town. Makes me wonder if she does that to everyone.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 1

The best seafood I've ever had in my life The service was a little slow but that was fine the food made it worth the wait.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Food is GREAT !!! Service was good and the atmosphere is fine, nothing stands out besides the food. Not in a bad way though.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Dog friendly good spot

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Seafood dip was delicious! Peel and eat shrimp didn't dissapoint either. Glad to be back in Kure Beach

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sashimi wrap with fries was really good. Kind and courteous staff. Very attentive.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shrimp Alfredo and shrimp po boy excellent. Best chicken tenders ever. Veggies perfect. Server inattentive for drink refills and check. Otherwise a great experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

A very interesting place. They keep it simple but execute really well. My wife ordered the broiled scallops, asking for them to be firm not half cooked. They came out perfectly. I had the Cobb Salad, and it was huge. A combination of greens not just iceberg and romaine. Also the first job salad I've ever had with mozzarella balls in it. A really good touch. Their caper dressing was not overly powering but a really good complement to the rest of the salad.

The staff was very pleasant and friendly.

My only quibble was that the AC was a bit on the cool side. I highly recommend this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

food was good , cooked basically how I asked.
atmosphere is typical nothing fancy .. we ate outside under the open air side .. felt cramped inside. .. has nice rooftop bar .. just know if you drink heavy , gotta take a bunch of stairs to get down to bathroom

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

What happened to the wonderful food? The cocktail sauce was less than mediocre, along with the Scampe. The Caesar salad was lack ing freshness. I also found a hair in my food🤢 I understand this the end of the summer season, but……..

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

We have tried here multiple times and every time it’s a horrible experience all the way around. I think we are officially done giving them chances and won’t be back. Ordered the shrimp and grits the other day and it came out looking like a big bowl of Campbells soup ! It was nothing like what shrimp and grits should be (I know because it’s my favorite dish and I’ve ordered it countless times from different restaurants). Not only that but it looked very unappealing like a bowl of baby vomit. I tried to eat 2 bites of it but I couldn’t do anymore than that. Not only is the food not good but it’s by far the snobbiest staff of any restaurant I’ve been to. If the hostess or servers would ever smile and or be nice I think I would faint. Definitely poor management in this place and it shows. I’ve never once had or seen the manager or owner walking around checking on the tables, as custom in places with menu prices this high. ❌❌ This place gets a big 2 thumbs 👎🏻👎🏻 down from us and I encourage others not to waste your time or money going here. Too many other better places on the Island to eat !!

Jack Mackeral's is one of our Island favorites!!!😍

Great spot! The food was really good, and the specials were great. Great proximity to the beach, and we stopped by after an aquarium visit. The waitress who helped us was great, and the interior is a cozy sports bar meets beach bar vibe.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Catch of the Day, Grouper, Clam Chowder

Food was excellent as always but this trip the waitress barely checked in on us.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Swordfish was excellant abd so was our server Shelly. Very loud atmosphere but still great.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood