Bar & Grill near Ocean Isle Beach

“Really fun spot! Nice clean and friendly bar on the second level with ocean views. Food can be eaten on the porch or upstairs on the deck. Philly steak, chicken Philly, chicken tenders, and coconut shrimp served with hot shoestring fries. Margaritas tasty too!“

“My wife and I just had a fabulous lunch at the Castaway Grill in Ocean Isle, NC. The hamburger lunch plate was great and the house salad with homemade ranch dressing was very tasty. The smash burger was also a hit. Great service, great food and honest pricing. Will definitely dine there again.“

“Love Sharky’s Waterfront Bar & Grill!“

“Service very friendly. Food good the hamburger was huge and tasted very good food served hot with a smile. Would recommend“

“great food, great atmosphere, super friendly staff!“

“Hailey is the best cart girl and very friendly. Recommend coming here to play all the time .“

“Inlet View Bar & Grill — Caroline Was the Reel Southern Catch
We cruised in by rented pontoon, docked like we actually knew what we were doing, and headed up to the patio overlooking the inlet. The view was gorgeous, but Caroline was the real show‑stopper. She’s the sweetest little Southern belle — warm, charming, and the kind of server who sprinkles “hun,” “darlin’,” and sunshine into every interaction. If hospitality had a heartbeat, it’d sound like Caroline greeting a table.

Two of us ordered the fried fish & shrimp combo with sweet potato fries, and both plates were a total shore thing — crispy, flavorful, and gone before anyone could say “pass me a napkin.” Everyone left full, happy, and already plotting our next pontoon‑powered arrival.

Between the waterfront breeze, the great food, and Caroline’s sweet‑as‑tea service, this place hit the spot. She didn’t just serve the meal — she anchored the whole experience.“

“How they keep return customers, I don't know. We keep trying to have a good experience but have been disappointed almost every time. Parking lot looks like an area trash point, service is slow, food is mediocre (which is OK for a beach bar, if it is consistently good, warm and tasty). We need good restaurants in Sunset Beach, this one has a looong way to go. The food trucks in the park across the street offer a better dining experience, which is sad.“