4.2
Good
165 Reviews
102 Cape Fear Boulevard, Carolina Beach · 10.52 miles
Customers’ favorites
- Not Your Mama's Fried Mozzarella
- Wings - Greatest Hits
- Our House Salad
- Fanny Be Tender
“Carolina Beach Bar & Grill may be one of my new favorite spots at Carolina Beach. We ended up going twice during our stay, which probably says enough on its own. Between the two visits, we tried several items from the gluten-free menu: the Stay in Your Lane nachos with chili, the Dream of Californication burger with fries, the gluten-free Taco Flavored Kisses with fries, and the GF Fanny Be Tender with fries. The nachos were great and absolutely huge — honestly, two people could easily split them as a meal. The burger was also very good and a generous size. The gluten-free bun itself was just okay, but it held together through the whole burger, which is always a win with GF buns. The tacos were alright, although the gluten-free shells didn’t hold up very well, so I eventually gave up and ate them with a fork. The fried chicken had a really nice crunch and the chicken itself was moist. If I could suggest one improvement, I’d add a little more seasoning to the batter, but the dipping sauces helped a lot. We tried the hot honey and ranch. And the garlic Parmesan fries deserve their own mention. We upgraded every fry order to the garlic Parmesan fries and they were AMAZING. If you only order one thing, do not skip those. Our non-gluten-free friends enjoyed all of their meals too, and the staff was very knowledgeable about gluten-free practices and made a point to note the allergy, which I really appreciated. The location is also fantastic. There’s a lot of paid parking nearby, and while I imagine parking could get tougher during peak season, we had no problem either time we went. It was also really nice being able to walk around the boardwalk and beach afterward. Great food, lots of gluten-free options, knowledgeable staff, and an awesome location. We’ll definitely be back.”