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Jinks Creek Waterfront Grille, Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Jinks Creek Waterfront Grille

4.5 (55)
$31 to $50
American
14 Causeway Dr, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469-7504

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2 people
19:00
Booked 48 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.

Ocean Isle Beach Oysterfest - Oyster Stew Contest Winner 3 years running 2022 - 2023 - 2024


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Dan Reilly
  • Catering
    No catering options available at this time
  • Private party facilities
    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.
  • Area
    Ocean Isle Beach
  • Cross Street
    West 3rd Street and Causeway Drive - the waterside
  • Parking Details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 55 people are saying

Jinks Creek Waterfront Grille reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Hot spot

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Great for scenic views

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Lively

  • Coastal North Carolina

    American

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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
  1. Deb

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed a great meal with excellent service. A great find!

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  2. Bryan

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Below average service. Food was just okay. Drastically overpriced

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  3. Robert VIP

    Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. 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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  4. Amy

    Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint1 review

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. 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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  5. Jessica

    Coastal Georgia3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. 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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  6. Liz

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. 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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  7. Jack

    Coastal North Carolina5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. 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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  8. Sloan

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. 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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  9. Katherine

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. 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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  10. Katie

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 July 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. 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.

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  2. United States
  3. Coastal North Carolina
  4. Brunswick County
  5. Ocean Isle Beach

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2 people
19:00
Booked 48 times today
Google Map for Jinks Creek Waterfront Grille

14 Causeway Dr, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469-7504

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    West 3rd Street and Causeway Drive - the waterside
  • Area
    Ocean Isle Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dan Reilly
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    No catering options available at this time
  • Private party facilities
    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.
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