Beachside Bistro

We were in the area and this place sounded good to us for lunch. There was plenty of parking as the restaurant is inside a hotel (very cute looking hotel from the outside!).The service was very friendly. You could eat either inside or out; we chose outside for the beautiful weather. We ordered the chicken sandwich and the tuna bites with cole slaw on the side. Ranking from the most delicious: tuna bites and chicken sandwich tied in first place, fries were delicious and crispy (dip it in the sauce that comes with the tuna bites), and the cole slaw came in last but was refreshing between each bite. The chicken sandwich had a generous amount of toppings, and the sauce complimented the meat deliciously. While this is beachside, we were hoping for ocean views. Nonetheless, we had blue skies and pretty views of North Carolina nature (tall beach grass on the sand). Thank you, Beachside Bistro!

If you're on the hunt for a low-key spot with major flavor vibes on the beach, this is your new go-to. Their pickle-brined chicken sandwich is *next level*. The chicken is crazy tender and super crispy, with that perfect pickle punch that keeps you coming back (and I don't even like pickles!).With a fresh new chef (whose soups are supreme and comparable to a Michelin starred spot in NYC) running the show, this hidden gem is about to blow up--get in before everyone else does!Seriously - have never had a bad dish here. They always have fun specials to accompany the cute patio under the fairy lights on the walk out to the beach. Great view and vibes. I always forget to take pics of the food because I always dig right in, but check out the patio eco friendly take out containers when you are stuffed from the great portion sizes :)I would say that the hours in google and some other sites seem to be wrong. They're actually open til 10 as they accommodated our large party at 9 when google maps said they were closed!

Went for a late-ish breakfast on a Wednesday and were able to get seated outdoors next to the dunes at an umbrella table with a bench seat and ocean views. Enjoyed the egg white omelet with fruit, in particular. While we didn't indulge, the parties around us were sipping mimosas. Only downside was the limited kids menu (although our granddaughter did enjoy her huge pancake). All in all it was a lovely way to start the day.

Today we decided to go out for "brekkies" but we had the same criteria: must have waterside view. While this adorable bistro technically had a waterside view it was limited by the sea grass. Still...it is RIGHT on the beach.This was breakfast so there is nothing stunning to report. We each had the 2 stack of pancakes and asked for crunchy bacon. Boy did they give us crunchy? Very yummy. Our server Amanda was very exuberant for a breakfast place. Very sunny and cheerful. The ONLY drawback was the coffee. It was not very good coffee. It's a shame because the rest of the meal was so charming. The cost was more than reasonable with plenty of parking.

This restaurant is inside a hotel and you can't see the beach from the restaurant. I walked in here with my mom and sister. I also have a service dog. When we went in they informed me that no dogs are allowed in here and I said thank you I understand I need my service dog for medical assistance. There was a gentleman with yellow hair and an older lady in there both serving. They scoffed at my dog and walked away from us. The sign says please wait to be seated. We watched them hide behind the corner and come in and out for over 10 minutes before we decided to just leave. The restaurant was dead and the food looked dry on the plates of the 1 table they had seated. I guess they're not looking for business. I actually hate the fact I need a service dog. People like this make it hard to go out.

Like the name suggests, this is an eatery right on the beach. You really don't have a view of the ocean as the restaurant is tucked behind the dune but it is still a nice setting. There is a nice outide patio where we can bring our dog or there is dining indoors with a cool bar with stools. We ordered a slightly dirty martini and a lemon drop martini that were on point accompanied with ice crystals and then had a bottle of sauvignon blanc. We both ordered burgers, my husband beef and me vegetarian. The burgers come with a generous portion of fries as well as a tasty pickle. We tend to frequent this place when we want to bring our pooch and the restaurant is walkable from our house. We recommend coming here.

Great atmosphere and food! We had crab dip, buffalo wings and for our entree we had the scallop linguine! The band was playing, Phil Watson is the guy that was there that night, he was awesome! We had a view, great food and awesome music! Checked all the boxes for us!

Quick service, tasty food, and fun atmosphere. We were there on a Sunday and had our pick of football games to watch.

We had breakfast there twice this week. Excellent service and breakfast was delicious! Definitely top of the list for our next trip to the obx.

We went to the bistro several times while staying at the Sea Ranch for 2 nights. Everyone that works there is delightful & it's right off the beach! Phil Watson performs on Wednesday evenings. He's super talented! Recommend banana bread French toast and obx grits bowl for breakfast. Don't forget the espresso martini! Recommend the catch of the day for lunch or dinner. We had tuna for two days. It was that good! The bartender makes a mean cocktail and all the glasses are chilled. Such a nice touch! Thank you so much for amazing food, drinks and hospitality.