B+

Case file · Carolina Beach · pub/tavern

Burger review · ranked 15 of 59 in the Greater Wilmington field office

Carolina Beach Grill & Bar

102 Cape Fear Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC

Details verified in the field · Oct 2026

On the Bulletin · special running

$5 off burgers$5 offThursdays· Carolina BeachPlus $2 off drafts. Open 11am to 10pm.

Locally owned 'elevated sports bar' across from the boardwalk with classic-rock-named scratch dishes, 8oz cooked-to-order burgers and gluten-free buns (full menu only on Toast ordering, not scrapeable).

The Burger

Appearance
9/10
Bun
10/10
Meat
8/10
Cheese
9/10
Toppings
9/10
Sauce
9/10
Value
7/10

The Spot

Service
9/10
Atmosphere
9/10
The Experience
8/10

Inspection Log

Inspection reports are the personal opinions of the individual inspector who filed them — not statements of fact, and nothing to do with any health department.

  • B+

    Agent 1020 · Dream of Californication · ordered Medium

    2026-10-17 · 87 / 100

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    Bun 10Meat 8Value 7Cheese 9Sauce 9Service 9Toppings 9Appearance 9Atmosphere 9Experience 8

    “This was a lot but it was delicious. Probably best bun in the game, locally. Meat was cooked well but could have had more flavor. Cheese was melted over the whole patty and was nice. I got pickled jalapenos in place of the onions and they were delicious along with the salsa and guacamole. Bacon was thick but a little chewy and undercooked. Definitely better idea to come in Thursday when it’s cheaper but would definitely come back. Waitress was attentive and they had more TVs than you can look”

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