Tortuga's Nest

1713 N New River Dr, Surf City
(910) 328-1500

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Latisha Miller

The owner of this bar was very rude. My daughter and her friends were cussed at and assaulted for no reason and the local police did nothing. One friend had a large cut on their leg from the encounter. Would not recommend coming here.

Julia Moody

Horrible, scary, and unsafe experience. Went with my friends for a drink on my birthday and everything was fine until the owner started cussing us out because we tried sitting in his seat at the bar unintentionally. We immediately tried leaving when he told us to get out, and he followed us outside. He smacked all of our drinks out of our hands, and hit the door on my friends leg. She was bleeding for a while. Have never had this experience before.

Chunkyy Twinkie

⭐☆☆☆☆ 1 out of 5 stars — Never Coming Back

I rarely leave reviews, but this experience was too bad to stay silent. From the moment I walked into this place, the vibe was completely off. The lighting was harsh, the music was either blasting or nonexistent, and the overall atmosphere felt more like a rundown basement than a bar people actually choose to hang out in.

But let’s talk about the bartenders — easily the worst part of the night. They were slow, rude, and completely uninterested in doing their job. I stood at the bar for 15 minutes while they laughed and chatted among themselves, ignoring multiple people waiting. When I finally got served, it felt like I was inconveniencing them. No greeting, no smile, just a blank stare and an overpriced, watered-down cocktail shoved my way.

Speaking of drinks — absolute trash. I ordered a mojito that tasted like sparkling water with a hint of mint and sadness. My friend’s old fashioned tasted like it was made with the cheapest bottom-shelf liquor they could find. Zero balance, zero effort, just bad drinks that made us wish we’d stayed home with a six-pack.

If you’re looking for a fun night out with good drinks and decent service, go literally anywhere else. This place is a disaster.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Makayla Lipson

Okay WEIRD!!!! You’re a bar that doesn’t sell food?!? 🥱

Jose Arevalo

Didn’t really like this place, the food wasn’t as good. The drinks were alright I guess. The atmosphere was…okay…

Elijah Morrow

Came for drinks, they were mostly watered down. My table was also sticky from the last customers who visited. Service was okay I guess they seemed annoyed by me ordering. I was misled by the good reviews maybe I just came at a bad time but take them with a grain of salt.

GabeTemplesOutdoors

Drinks were watered down, tables stayed dirty all night, bartenders ignore you unless you tip prior to the tab, also fill beer cups to half full

Jack Soudier

Drinks tasted watered down, table was dirty and service mediocre do not recommend

Elaina Campos

make sure you are white when you come here, if not be prepared for them to tell you can get in :)

Angel Infante

With not many bars to hop around to, this one had alright vibes. I’d recommend paying with cash though. I spent $41 one night and somehow the next day they tipped themselves $49. Luckily I took pictures of my receipts and can easily dispute it with my bank.

brianna

Underage people drinking, security dancing with said drunk underage people, Drink prices are inconsistent as well, but the dancing and music is always fun so that’s the only upside but you can get that experience at any club

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 4

James Tayman

Service was poor . Parking lot is small and not a lot of security or space .music was trash . Or not my taste

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Ryan McOwen

Amazing place! Would recommend this to anyone.

Parking: Amazing parking, love the parking staff

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kennedy Volin

Amanda is awesome!!

Atmosphere: 5

Mongo Massive Whore Slut

I love going to Tugas more than hanging out with my frends, especially since I’m only 19, place is so swag for really. Just make sure to bring yur quarters if you’re a sigma like me for really!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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