4.6 – 812 reviews • Seafood restaurant
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The Island Grille is that little, popular, super fresh, seafood and steak joint you have been searching for. The facade is funky, the wine menu is immense & the food is prepared & served by a professional staff that never changes. Open 7 days a week year round, The Island Grille wants to be the place you can’t wait to visit, year after year.
The reviews are right, YES it’s tiny, YES during the height of the night it’s loud and packed and vibrant! Buy One Get One Free nights are not the most romantic nights to have dinner here. You will see, just call for reservations! (252) 240 -0000
Trendy spot for upscale seafood & meats, plus brunch in a simple, stylish setting.
✔️Brunch ✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out
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Jim Carmichael
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.
… moreBrian Keller
Pros: Kayle was a phenomenal waitress. Also it was buy 1 get 1 entre’ free. Reservations are made weeks in advance. The 7 of us ate at the bar and LUCKILY got there 30 minutes early. The four stars was due to my overcooked Tuna. If you want your Tuna steak rare ask them to please not over cook it. Although one had their flounder cooked as preferred my neighbors was over cooked. The taste was there. Just be specific when ordering.
… moreAlice Nguyen
What a great little place for dinner our server/bartender Kayla did such a phenomenal job in keeping us company we have nothing to complain about the server as well as the foods and drinks here. We came at 4:40pm on Monday and they were already packed. They r doing bogo entrees every monday and Tuesday we ordered blackened flounder and some pasta, finish our dinner strong with cookie and cream brulee can’t wait to come back next time already
… moreMichael McGraw
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!
… moreLorenzo Milliken
The restaurant itself is a little tight on the inside but once you get past that (and you should) you will have some amazing seafood! Their new menu has wonderful options for everyone (pork, seafood, and steak) and each entree comes with preselected sides.
We had the scallops for an appetizer. One of our entrees was the Pork Osso Bucco and the other was the Shrimp & Scallop Grits. All three were amazing.
The wait staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu.
… moreRoxane Warren
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
… moreRob LaValle
The place was hoping, which says it’s a good spot to dine. Small amount of tables but it is set up to take advantage of every inch of restaurant space.
The hostess kept things moving along which was fun to watch. Service was crisp, atmosphere was fun food was delicious. We lucked out and were able to be seated right away, but we were lucky. Definitely a place to return to. But will make sure to make a reservation as far in advance as possible…I very much enjoyed our visit
… moreZach Hotard
Has to be the best place to eat on the island. The service was timely and great all around, the food was outstanding, and the restaurant, although a little tight, was pretty nice if you don’t mind the intimacy. The Scallops melted in your mouth and had a great flavor complimented by balsamic and caramelized onions…. Crab Dip was also a hit… duck confit was as good as it can get and even the homemade key lime pie with Oreo crust delighted us all. Chloe did a great job as our server, made a great cocktail and the entire staff was attentive and prompt. Whoever is back in the kitchen is a wizard… Definitely exceeded expectations.
… moreD P
The whole dining experience was great.
Kayla was our server and she was on point. Our filet came out perfectly. Will definitely be back next time we’re in NC
… moreMatt H
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!
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