Welcome to SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
- 227 Carolina Beach Ave N, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 Hotline: (910) 707-0533
Welcome to the vibrant and whimsical world of SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, nestled in the heart of Carolina Beach, NC. This charming venue perfectly blends the laid-back beach vibe with a tantalizing dining experience, making it an excellent destination for casual brunches or lively evenings with friends. From its picturesque outdoor patio to its welcoming indoor tiki bar atmosphere, SeaWitch promises an enchanting escape for diners of all preferences.
As you step into SeaWitch, you're greeted by the rustic decor reminiscent of tropical getaways. The decor is not just for show; it sets the stage for a relaxed encounter with a menu designed to celebrate coastal flavors. Here, you’ll find a selection of hand-held delights, such as their original Witch Burger and Cuban Sandwich, alongside creative bites like Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos and Fried Mahi Tacos. The tantalizing array of handheld options showcases fresh, quality ingredients tailored to satisfy beach cravings.
- Ahi Tuna Nachos: These layers of sesame-seeded pan-seared ahi tuna served on crispy wonton chips are a showstopper, generously piled with fresh toppings like mango pico de gallo and spicy wasabi aioli.
- Carolina Coast Shrimp Bruschetta: Infused with Southern charm, this dish combines pan-seared shrimp with tomatoes and herbs, delivering a delightful burst of flavor with each bite.
- Salads and Soups: Refreshing salads featuring fresh greens or hearty bowls of seafood chowder offer something for lighter palates, making it a complete dining experience.
The chef’s commitment to freshness and flavor shines through, as noted by many patrons who rave about the blackened salmon and hush puppies. Reviews highlight the friendly, attentive service, often complemented by live music that enhances the lively ambiance. Guests enjoy delightful cocktails, including the popular 227 Old Fashion and creative margaritas, providing the perfect accompaniment to your meal.
Whether you're looking for a fun dining spot to catch up with friends or a breezy brunch to savor the good life, SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar has it all. Its combination of delicious food, refreshing drinks, and a friendly atmosphere makes it a standout venue on Carolina Beach. So grab your friends, and prepare for an unforgettable dining experience that embraces the spirit of the coast!

Really good blackened salmon. Waiters are down to earth and super friendly. Setting was what you make it- my friends and I dressed up and fit right in with the casual goers. Really nice place to get dinner :)

Let's talk old fashion!!! 227 old fashion was smooth and delicious! CJ makes a great drink that goes down easy. Food was good as well. We had blacken ahi and fish tacos! No complaints!

Love, love, love this place! It has an outdoor patio area that is dog friendly. The service is friendly and prompt. They have great happy hour specials. Be sure to order the seared tuna tacos with the "chips on the side". Unusual and delicious!!

We've been coming to Pleasure Island for weekend getaways and weeklong vacations since 2013. Today, we found ourselves at Seawitch for an early dinner. We sat at the bar. CJ the bartender made us feel very welcomed. The fried mahi tacos were the best fish tacos my husband ever had and I had the Brussel sprouts. They were quite delicious and dipped in the taco's siracha mayo made them DIVINE. What a fun place with unexpected goodness!

Good food & Thomas was a great server! Live music, beach vibe, casual atmosphere on Carolina Beach!

We came in the Spring (during low season and after a day marked by thunderstorms). It was not busy, so realized that the reservation I made weeks ago was likely unnecessary. You can tell from the layout, however, this place is built to expand exponentially in the warmer months. The interior was the usual for a seaside tiki bar, with wood plank flooring, dried grass accents and a plethora of exotic sounding cocktails. We came on St. Patrick's Day and therefore was treated to a live musician, who was quite good. Our server (who announced he was 'new') granted our request of giving us a few more minutes to peruse the menu...though that few minutes turned into more like 15 minutes. We gave him the entirety of our order (drinks AND food) in case we experienced another prolonged disappearing act. My husband got a beer and I ordered the blood orange margarita, which arrived (atypically) in a tiki glass. It tasted good to me though and my husband enjoyed his ice cold beer. I had worried a bit when our server didn't write down our actual orders, which became apparent when the side salad with apple cider vinaigrette came out as a Caesar salad instead. I decided to just go with it, even though I had my heart set on trying a cool new dressing flavor. I did thoroughly enjoy the fresh flavors in my cilantro lime shrimp tacos (would definitely have these again) and my husband really enjoyed the shrimp bruschetta pasta and was too full to eat the tasty appearing garlic bread that came with the pasta. I did love the vibe of this place and the fresh flavors of the food and drink. My only advice to the management would be to encourage new staff to actually WRITE orders down, so they don't goof them up (not all those who think they have a photographic memory actually do). Might have gone with five stars if my order had been correct. Cool place though and worth checking out.

Just had an awesome experience at the Seawitch. I must say that our server Thomas went above and beyond. Great place !!

The Seawitchis one of those unique places that you sometimes find at the beach. It is a rustic, tiki bar kind of atmosphere with really good drinks, friendly service and good food. It is not fine cuisine but really good beach food. Prices are reasonable. I understand that it is closing soon to make way for a large hotel chain and I am sad. Beach towns lose their personality when places like the Seawitch go away and this will be a loss for sure.

Our family tried the Seawitch for the first time on our recent visit to Carolina Beach. We were seated outside on their very large patio and it didn't seem like they were seating anyone indoors. It was hot but we were lucky to be in the shade (most of the patio seemed to be) so it wasn't too bad. Our server was wonderful - friendly and funny and had great recommendations. For drinks we got a skinny margarita, frozen strawberry margarita, and frozen mudslide. All refreshing but we weren't impressed with the mudslide - didn't seem like there was any alcohol. We shared the homemade chips (with queso per our server's suggestion) and hush puppies. Both were great. Hush puppies are just cornmeal, no corn chunks! For my entree I had the boneless chicken bites with the cajun dry rub. Really good and great ranch on the side! Others had a burger with a great gluten free bun, and shrimp. All were happy with our food! We'd definitely visit the Seawitch again, especially in good weather and to catch some live music.

Shrimp bruchetta, freshly toasted baguette, excellently seasoned roasted tomatoes, freshly grated parm, and the shrimp grilled to perfection. The cream sauce, oh my! Shrimp tacos, just as tasty! Flour tortillas filled with grilled shrimp and other toppings such as fresh Pico, shredded cheddar, cabbage, fresh jajapenos, and red onion. Pick a side. Today, we chose fries that are seasoned with old bay. Old bay aioli to dip 'em. Yum. Tea still lacking, though, darn. Friendly service, attentive. Great music over speakers from 70s to 90s, rock to country. Yay!