Hook & Vine - Kitchen and Bar

TLDR; our food took a lil longer than expected.But we didn't even notice because of the service and the flavor Visited Hook & Vine for the first time with my wife. The atmosphere is busy and the restaurant is surprisingly spacious which you wouldn't believe by just looking at the outside. What we had : Fried Pickles - Hands down the best I have ever had. Thinly sliced and crunchy batter paired well with the house made spicy ranch. Hushpuppies- These were good; the honey butter (house made) made them insanely good! Hook Fried Chicken Sandwich- hefty portion of fried chicken breast on a delicious brioche bun. The chicken is tossed lightly in another house made sauce "hook sauce" which played games with my mind. No too spicy , not too smoky, not too sweet, just a perfect blend of all 3. Buffalo Chicken Tacos- unique twist on the taco made with fresh and flavorful ingredients. Another generous portion . All in all. Hook & Vine offered me and my wife a 1st time experience of an explosion of flavor and unique delicious dishes. I'm upset it took us this long to give it a try, I doubt that will be the case moving forward. Can't wait to come back and cannot recommend this place any more!

A Fb Friend recommendation!!! went to this place for a nice date out on an amazing day. North Beach is new to me so I was looking at my surroundings of beautiful houses and the views of the water with every turn just about. The place/vibe was chill , not too tight and compact but enough seats for a party of Six-8 .Kelly was our waitress and a server assistant both were very nice, other servers were suggestive Next time I'm getting the bbq rubbed Mahi Mahi !!.. We ordered the Crab Dip which was ABSOLUTELY hot, Worth It, delicious, packed with so much flavor and the cheese to crab ratio is PERFECT!! THEE BEST IVE EVER HAD. The Pretzel bread which I've never seen in all of my crab dip ordering is so soft pull apart was good!... I ordered the 12oz THICK Bourbon Peach glazed pork chop, 2 sides I chose were the house salad and mashed potatoes. The Bf got the Jambalaya and Caesar side salad. Trying to kick my dark soda habit got water he's being supportive and got the same!. Unbeknownst to him He was bought out a birthday dessert! Beignets!!! with strawberry letters. They were so warm fluffy and divinely delicious!! it was his first time having one and knowing what it was . So thank you for making his experience a good one for dessert!. The Staff was so nice and friendly, the food was seasoned and full of flavor. The Pretzel Bread was soo good got some to take home! My mom Looooved it and the crab dip too!! Definitely gotta bring her here!!...All in All this is a wonderful spot for a Day Date, Friend Date(yes they exist), Self Care Solo date and end with journaling by the calming waters! Or walking the boardwalk!.. Definitely My Go to now! For a Amazing lunch dinner with a serene view and Experience

02.03.24Stopped in for lunch wife had the chicken sandwich with fries and I had the hook n vine burger with fries, they gave us a lot less fries than what they usually do. At least they were cooked nice and crispy, the chicken sandwich was very good the burger was good just wish it was cooked to the proper temperature. They do have a very nice drink menu, I wish they would get large ice cubes for the bourbon drinks. If I'm going to pay top dollar for top shelf bourbon I surely don't want a cup full of ice cubes.

This place is very cute and the service was great. I really enjoyed my lunch here and we will be going back.

Every time we come here I am so impressed with the food and the quality of service, but you can tell there's something going on in the kitchen. I don't know what kind of drama exists between the kitchen and some of the servers but about 50% of the times I've visited on a busy night we've waited for food our order has been delayed, misplaced, or we were not communicated with on how long a certain appetizer or dish would take. In some cases, most of our table has received their meal, but one person is waiting on theirs for another 10 minutes. I will continue to come here as the service staff is always very apologetic and clearly they are in a stressful position or understaffed, and the food is so damn good (once it arrives)!

I called to reserve a table for 8 and they were very accommodating. Once we arrived, they took us to our table and we got served immediately. We ordered an array of things, I ordered the fish and chips which was delicious and I would definitely order it again. It was hot and very flavorful! My cousin orders the jambalaya and I tried and wow! I'm not a huge jambalaya fan but it was so good! I also ordered a drink and changed my mind at the last minute and the bartender was accommodating and not rude about it. Our drinks were also very tasty and they have a wide variety of options for cocktails, beers and non alcoholic drinks. I loved the atmosphere. Very cozy and intimate. Not in a romantic way, but a small family way. Every one was friendly and smiling and I will definitely be back!

I went here by myself after a fun beach day. I sat at the bar. It's a very cozy bar and I liked that the stools were comfortable. The bartenders are super kind and knowledgeable about all the food and drinks they offered. I got the blueberry and lavender Mocktail with the crab dip, and both were divine! The mock tail was very refreshing after the day at the beach, and the crab dip was very well seasoned and had a good amount of crab meat incorporated into it. The pretzel breadsticks were super crunchy on the outside and super fluffy on the inside, and they were very hot and fresh. All and all I do recommend this place to anyone who is spending a day at the beach.It's not that far from the beach maybe a couple blocks so you can walk. However, if you want to drive, it's a it's a two minute drive. Parking is very limited in front of the building, but I would suggest parking down the street and walking.

I visited Hook & Vine for dinner recently while in the area for a festival. I think it's cool that the restaurant was formerly a house. Service was good but slower due to the festival outside. I loved the Halloween decorations on the walls. I ordered the Crab Cakes & mashed potatoes for dinner. The Crab Cakes were delicious but I wished they had the sauce inside instead of dipping it in the cup. The mashed potatoes were also good but I think some garlic would bring it to 5 stars. If you're in the area, go check them out.

Everything was amazing. The appetizers, salad, entrées and cocktails. The Creamsicle, Pecan Pie Martini and Key Lime Pie Martini are my favs. I sat on the patio, with the cool ocean breeze blowing in, it was just perfect. I recommend the "Kickin' Tempura Shrimp" and Crab-cakes.

Disappointing food and service. Caesar salad was amateur, $31 short rib entree was dry, and the shrimp & grits was like eating chopped hotdogs on yesterday's oatmeal...grits were lumpy and lukewarm, obviously reheated last minute and not freshly made. Server was unpleasant and did not even once offer to refill drinks or water. We won't be back.