Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar

Message: They had a food hold, which meant we had to wait a while for our food but they let us know at the front so we were fine with it. The oysters were huge and so good! The burger was pretty average and the Mahi sandwich was fantastic.

Message: GREAT location. Get a table out on the deck over the beach.. you'll be glad you did. This is a restaurant with a dive bar feel --- and I love dive bars. Staff was friendly. Drink service was slow but I think that was because they were fairly busy and it appeared that they only had one bartender working. Our waitress was stellar. Rest of the crowd was a mix of families and singles and couples. The view can't be beat. Food was good. Not the best, not the worst but certainly well cooked and delivered quickly. We had a bit of everything on the menu and would order the same again should we return.

Message: Had the fish tacos and fish and chips.. Both were good. our waitress was very young but very knowledgeable about the menu and local area. The food was served quickly and we ate outdoors right on the beach. What a wonderful way to spend part of an afternoon.

Message: I can't speak highly enough about my experiences at Buddy's. I've eaten here for lunch and dinner and the food and drinks are just what you want while sitting inches from the sand.. Once I foolishly lost my wallet on the premises (too many drinks maybe) and it was returned to me fully intact (including a significant amount of cash).. Matt is a class act and the staff are top notch.. The pirate decor is the cherry on top.

Message: This is definitely a great place to eat. We were in town visiting friends and they said we must take y’all here. I opted for the fried fish tacos and boy was I pleased. I knew it was good when our daughter who is a picky eater praised the food. We will definitely be back for more.

Message: Service is friendly. Bartenders are fun. You go here for a drink and the atmosphere. Beach view is amazing. Food is not their strong suit. It looks good. It's not.

Message: At the recommendation of a very good friend, we ate at Buddy’s on our last night in Surf City. Talk about saving the best for last! First, they don’t take reservations so get there early. Second, the parking can be tight but it’s worth the walk. We sat on the deck and the view was spectacular. Once seated our server took our drink orders and appetizers. The fried calamari and crabby shrimp dip were perfection. My two favorite beach soups are she crab soup and clam chowder. The clam. chowder at Buddy’s did not disappoint. It was chunky with clams, potatoes, and celery. We all ordered the blackened grouper with various sides. I opted for salad and mac ‘n’ cheese. The portions were so huge, I seriously had to take most of it to go but what I ate was absolutely the best meal I had at Surf City. If you want a great ocean view, wonderful service, delicious food, and laidback beach vibe then make sure to try Buddy’s. You’ll thank me later.