Outdoor Seating overlooking Jinks Creek and the Intercoastal Waterway.
Award winning Chef Dan Reilly creates delicious seafood dishes and American fare.
Chef Dan Reilly's Signature Dish - Jewels of the Sea - sauteed shrimp & scallops, topped with lump crab, tossed in lemon beurre blanc, served over angel hair pasta.
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Overall not a good value but if you are patient and don’t order from the bar, the experience could be positive","rating":{"food":4,"service":3,"ambience":3,"value":2,"noise":"QUIET","overall":3,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":16,"nickname":"Robert","metro":{"metroId":100,"displayName":"Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"R","isVip":true,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"PUMPKIN","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":null,"submittedDateTime":"2025-07-15T18:30:26Z","dinedDateTime":"2025-07-14T18:30:00-04:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-1368673-6416-160163676136","text":"The first issue is when we were sat our waiter told us straight up that he was busy with a larger party so we would have to wait a while for our drinks to be refilled. Ok, inderstable you have a huge party but you don’t need to tell us that we are less important to wait on.\n\nSecond, the food was VERY subpar. I had a ceasar salad which was FULL of the butt of the lettuce head. Almost all the lettuce had a pink tint from the butt. My mom got the crab cakes which were extremely salty. My husband got the shrimp capellini which has absolutely no flavor. My dad had the jewels of the sea which was the best dish on the table but for $50…. Yikes it wasn’t that good.\n\nFinally, we had our drinks refilled by another waitress and when she came I had to show her the glass they served me with was chipped. Thank God I wasn’t drinking glass. The waiter came back FINALLY to bring us the check and told us how terrible of a server he was for not checking on us and yup it showed in the tip we gave him.\n\nOverall: food was overpriced, the staff sucked, and I would not recommend going. (We were in and out in 45 minutes) not a very pleasant evening experience.","rating":{"food":1,"service":1,"ambience":3,"value":2,"noise":"MODERATE","overall":1,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":1,"nickname":"Amy","metro":{"metroId":100,"displayName":"Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"A","isVip":null,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"MUSTARD","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":null,"submittedDateTime":"2025-07-15T16:54:54Z","dinedDateTime":"2025-07-14T18:00:00-04:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-1368673-6412-100142770990","text":"We were super excited to try this restaurant out. We were a little taken aback by the amount of people, well lack there of. There were three parties total on a Sunday night in the middle of summer. The service was mid. Our waitress was nice, but that’s about the extent of it. The food was decent, but for the price most certainly not worth it. Honestly I would not waste my time. Halfway through the dinner, we almost got up and went to a different restaurant due to the vibe, menu options and quality. The best thing we got out of the meal was the complimentary bread. There are much better options elsewhere.","rating":{"food":2,"service":3,"ambience":1,"value":1,"noise":"QUIET","overall":2,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":4,"nickname":"Jessica","metro":{"metroId":427,"displayName":"Coastal Georgia","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"J","isVip":null,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"PUMPKIN","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":null,"submittedDateTime":"2025-07-15T20:15:38Z","dinedDateTime":"2025-07-13T17:15:00-04:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-1368673-6240-190023997149","text":"We had a great dinner on our last night of vacation. The menu was great for adults and kids. We were seated promptly at our reservation time and service was great! Excellent option at OIB!","rating":{"food":5,"service":5,"ambience":5,"value":4,"noise":"MODERATE","overall":5,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":1,"nickname":"Liz","metro":{"metroId":31,"displayName":"Charlotte","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"L","isVip":null,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"ICECREAM","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":null,"submittedDateTime":"2025-07-12T16:20:17Z","dinedDateTime":"2025-07-11T18:45:00-04:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-1368673-843-150132660355","text":"Had a wonderful meal! The pork chop was out of this world and the Jinks Creek salad was enough to feed four people. 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Would only go back to drink most likely.","rating":{"food":2,"service":3,"ambience":5,"value":2,"noise":"QUIET","overall":3,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":2,"nickname":"Sloan","metro":{"metroId":35,"displayName":"Sacramento / Sacramento Valley","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"S","isVip":null,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"ICECREAM","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":null,"submittedDateTime":"2025-07-10T21:48:24Z","dinedDateTime":"2025-07-09T19:45:00-04:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-1368673-6050-120151107062","text":"We were seated right away at our reservation time. Our appetizer, drinks and food all came out timely. The chef even made an appearance stopping at each table. Fantastic night, I could see all the staff (plenty of staff) hustling all night.","rating":{"food":5,"service":5,"ambience":5,"value":5,"noise":"ENERGETIC","overall":5,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":3,"nickname":"Katherine","metro":{"metroId":8,"displayName":"New York City","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"K","isVip":null,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"PUMPKIN","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":null,"submittedDateTime":"2025-07-10T19:16:21Z","dinedDateTime":"2025-07-09T18:15:00-04:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-1368673-5986-140049162714","text":"This food was delicious. 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Jinks Creek Waterfront Grille offers the Best Sunset View in Ocean Isle Beach Outdoor Seating overlooking Jinks Creek and the Intercoastal Waterway.
Award winning Chef Dan Reilly creates delicious seafood dishes and American fare.
Chef Dan Reilly's Signature Dish - Jewels of the Sea - sauteed shrimp & scallops, topped with lump crab, tossed in lemon beurre blanc, served over angel hair pasta.
We can host private and semi private events for 20-100 people. There are many different spaces available and services can be customized to the type of event each guest is looking to achieve.
Oyster Southern Style Fried Seafood Basket Plus 1US$36.00
Oysters served with pickled slaw & fries
Southern Style Fried Seafood Basket - Choose of 2US$34.00
Choose of 2 - Snapper, Shrimp or Oysters served with pickled slaw & fries
Palermo Style Swordfish US$35.00
with fresh diced mozzarella, vine-ripe tomatoes, red onion, & basil tossed with EVOO and balsamic drizzle
Crab Cakes US$36.00
Maryland style with fresh dill, chives and Old Bay served with herb roasted potatoes and grilled asparagus, finished with a vin blanc sauce
Pan Seared Sesame Crusted Tuna US$32.00
served rare with an Asian noodle salad, wasabi, pickled ginger, wakame seaweed, & ponzu and mango puree
Shrimp Cappellini US$29.00
pan-seared shrimp and angel hair pasta tossed with garlic, EVOO and garnished with chopped parsley
Blackened Grouper US$38.00
served over basmati rice and topped with pineapple mango salsa
Lobster Ravioli US$34.00
finished with a lobster cream sauce
Seared Atlantic Salmon US$37.00
8oz Atlantic salmon filet seared and served over pappardelle pasta finished with a chive dill beurre blanc sauce
Jewels of the SeaUS$44.00
sauteed shrimp & scallops topped with lump crab, tossed in lemon beurre blanc, served over angel hair pasta
Handhelds
8 oz Jinks Burger US$18.00
a blend of ground chuck, brisket & short rib on a toasted brioche bun topped lettuce and tomato with a choice of cheese served with your choice of fries or sweet potato fries
Fried Chicken Sandwich US$18.00
fried chicken breast with balsamic onions, shredded lettuce, tomato, choice of cheese with choice of fries or sweet potato fries
Authentic Philly CheesesteakUS$19.00
Thinly sliced ribeye steak chopped on an 8" hoagie roll, topped with caramelized onions & choice of cheese
From the Garden
The Wedge Salad US$13.00
a wedge of iceberg, hickory smoked bacon glazed with brown sugar, diced tomato, blue cheese crumble with house made ranch dressing
Classic Caesar Salad US$12.00
romaine lettuce, croutons, shaved parmesan with house made Jinks Caesar dressing
mixed greens, cherry tomato, cucumbers, cheddar cheese, served with our house made vinaigrette
Classics
Surf and Turf US$49.00
5 oz filet, grilled to perfection, with demi glace & crab cake with lemon beurre blanc, served with herb roasted potatoes and grilled asparagus
Classic Filet US$49.00
8 oz Filet grilled to perfection with a red wine demi glace grilled asparagus & baked potato
Hatfield Farms Prime Pork Chop US$37.00
double-cut herb crusted pork chop grilled to perfection with Marsala infused Vidalia onions and bacon jam, served with mashed potatoes & asparagus
Wild Mushroom RisottoUS$26.00
crimini, shiitake button & oyster mushrooms, served in a rich creamy sauce
Lobster Risotto US$34.00
with sauteed shrimp served in a rich creamy sauce
Chicken Cavatappi Pasta US$29.00
sauteed chicken in a creamy, rich Alfredo sauce over cavatappi pasta
Shrimp Cavatappi Pasta US$35.00
sauteed shrimp in a creamy, rich Alfredo sauce over cavatappi pasta
Chicken Marsala US$28.00
sauted chicken in a Marsala wine demi-glace served over mashed potatoes
Add - Ons
Al la Carte
Chicken Breast US$10.00
Sauteed Chicken Breast
Salmon US$15.00
8 oz Salmon Filet
Crab Cake US$16.00
6 oz Crab Cake
ShrimpUS$14.00
5 gulf shrimp (sauteed or fried
Scallops US$18.00
4 pan seared scallops
Lobster Tail US$40.00
8 oz Lobster Tail
Baked Potato US$6.00
with sour cream and butter
Asparagus US$5.00
3-4 asparagus pieces
Mashed Potatos US$5.00
Boursin Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Potatoes US$5.00
Herb roasted red potatoes
Kids Menu
Kids Chicken Tenders US$11.00
Tenders and Fries
Kids Fried Shrimp Basket US$13.00
Served with fries
Kids Fried Fish Basket US$13.00
served with fries
Kids Sauteed Shrimp US$13.00
served with fries
Kids Burger US$12.00
with your choice of cheese served with fries
Kids Grilled Chicken Sandwich US$11.00
served with fries
Kids Buttered Pasta US$11.00
angel hair noodles and fresh butter
Kids Grilled Cheese US$11.00
Texas toast with your choice of cheese served with fries
Kids Mac & Cheese US$11.00
Cavatappi noodles and fresh cheese sauce
What 55 people are saying
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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.0Value
Noise • Moderate
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Coastal North Carolina
Hot spot
Coastal North Carolina
Great for scenic views
Coastal North Carolina
Lively
Coastal North Carolina
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Jinks Creek Waterfront Grille offers "exceptional food" with a "beautiful view" and "great service." The atmosphere is lively, perfect for families and date nights, with an inviting Tiki Bar. While some find pricing high, many praise the "fantastic night" and "delicious" menu options, making it a popular Ocean Isle Beach destination.
55 Reviews
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Deb
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Enjoyed a great meal with excellent service. A great find!
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Bryan
Unspecified1 review
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 3
Food 3
Service 2
Ambience 3
Below average service. Food was just okay. Drastically overpriced
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Robert VIP
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint16 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 3
Food 4
Service 3
Ambience 3
Was there on a Monday night in July. They had one bartender working and the dining room was full. So drinks took a long time. And their cocktails were mediocre at best. The food is above average which is why I gave them 3 stars. Service was average and given we had a group of 8, 20% gratuity was automatically added. Overall not a good value but if you are patient and don’t order from the bar, the experience could be positive
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Amy
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint1 review
1.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 1
Food 1
Service 1
Ambience 3
The first issue is when we were sat our waiter told us straight up that he was busy with a larger party so we would have to wait a while for our drinks to be refilled. Ok, inderstable you have a huge party but you don’t need to tell us that we are less important to wait on.
Second, the food was VERY subpar. I had a ceasar salad which was FULL of the butt of the lettuce head. Almost all the lettuce had a pink tint from the butt. My mom got the crab cakes which were extremely salty. My husband got the shrimp capellini which has absolutely no flavor. My dad had the jewels of the sea which was the best dish on the table but for $50…. Yikes it wasn’t that good.
Finally, we had our drinks refilled by another waitress and when she came I had to show her the glass they served me with was chipped. Thank God I wasn’t drinking glass. The waiter came back FINALLY to bring us the check and told us how terrible of a server he was for not checking on us and yup it showed in the tip we gave him.
Overall: food was overpriced, the staff sucked, and I would not recommend going. (We were in and out in 45 minutes) not a very pleasant evening experience.
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Jessica
Coastal Georgia4 reviews
2.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 2
Food 2
Service 3
Ambience 1
We were super excited to try this restaurant out. We were a little taken aback by the amount of people, well lack there of. There were three parties total on a Sunday night in the middle of summer. The service was mid. Our waitress was nice, but that’s about the extent of it. The food was decent, but for the price most certainly not worth it. Honestly I would not waste my time. Halfway through the dinner, we almost got up and went to a different restaurant due to the vibe, menu options and quality. The best thing we got out of the meal was the complimentary bread. There are much better options elsewhere.
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Liz
Charlotte1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We had a great dinner on our last night of vacation. The menu was great for adults and kids. We were seated promptly at our reservation time and service was great! Excellent option at OIB!
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Jack
Coastal North Carolina4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Had a wonderful meal! The pork chop was out of this world and the Jinks Creek salad was enough to feed four people. We will be back!
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Sloan
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley2 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 3
Food 2
Service 3
Ambience 5
Great atmosphere with a beautiful view. Food wasn’t anything special especially for the price. Drinks were great! Would only go back to drink most likely.
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Katherine
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We were seated right away at our reservation time. Our appetizer, drinks and food all came out timely. The chef even made an appearance stopping at each table. Fantastic night, I could see all the staff (plenty of staff) hustling all night.
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Katie
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 July 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
This food was delicious. As a table we had two appetizers (calamari, southern style egg roll) and our entrees were Fried snapper, fried oysters, fried shrimp, the Jewels of the Sea, and the pork chops. All of it was cooked and seasoned well and absolutely delicious. We also had the Key Lime Pie which was tart and refreshing. The restaurant was busy but service was still good.
I will be visiting again.
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FAQs
Jinks Creek Waterfront Grille offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (910) 579-9997.
Jinks Creek Waterfront Grille is rated 4.5 stars by 55 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
We can host private and semi private events for 20-100 people. There are many different spaces available and services can be customized to the type of event each guest is looking to achieve.