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Shark's Bar & Kitchen, Wrightsville Beach, NC

Shark's Bar & Kitchen

4.8
4.8
18 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for business meals
Bright white painted dining room serving a menu of carefully prepared coastal cuisine. Executive Chef Louie Sipler providing a southeastern oyster bar meets comfort foods at Wrightsville Beach next to Johnny Mercers Piers.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (910) 239-9036
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 18 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shark's Bar & Kitchen offers an unexpected culinary experience in a "cool/clean 'dive bar'" setting. Known for its "great food and cocktails," the menu features standout dishes like firecracker shrimp tacos and spicy Caesar salad. While prices reflect its Wrightsville Beach location, the "fantastic & friendly" service enhances the vibrant atmosphere.

18 Reviews
  1. Diane

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a really fun time! Great drinks! Delicious food! Love the space!!

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  2. Jeffrey

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Server was great. Food was good, but prices were inflated due to its location on Wrightsville Beach. Tad pricey for fish tacos that didn't stand out with anything special or even what is to be expected; tasty slaw, cilantro maybe? a spicy element, exceptional salsa or crema?

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  3. Elizabeth

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waiter / bartender Zack was great and had wonderful recommendations! Try the firecracker shrimp tacos. Fabulous! The vibe was pricey-casual, and the food was top notch.

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  4. Kellie

    VIP

    Raleigh

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Shark’s is the cool/clean “dive bar” that isn’t a dive… it’s tiny & can get loud, but definitely great food & cocktails are on point! Service is fantastic & friendly, will go back

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  5. Jay

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was ok. For the price point I expected more!!! Great service and environment.

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  6. Whitney

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food! Great presentation. We had oysters, appetizers, amazing drinks and everything tasted so flavorful, people were friendly and it was a fun atmosphere

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great experience! Every dish was extremely flavorful, highly recommend the bang bang shrimp tacos and the spicy ceasar salad. The food was more expensive than anticipated. The staff was very nice and attentive.

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  8. Stacey

    Oklahoma City

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Ceviche with snapper on menu was bland and not marinated well. Small serving for $26. Meh Grilled mahi tacos were good as was crabcake.

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  9. MizMan

    VIP

    Western NC

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Strong appetizers and dessert. Our two entries were average and over priced.

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  10. noman

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Looks like a dive bar but the food, wine and cocktail menus tell a different story. Red snapper ceviche was delicious, fish tacos as well.

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FAQs

Shark's Bar & Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Shark's Bar & Kitchen

13 E Salisbury St, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480-1811

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Wrightsville Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
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    None
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