Koko Cabana

Rachel Kolb

2024-04

Came here with some friends for our Spring Break celebration dinner! Our server Nick was absolutely amazing. He was knowledgeable about the menu and answered our questions. Service was extremely quick and he accommodated all requests. The view from our table was phenomenal, came between 6:45 and 8 and we had an unobstructed view of the sunset. The food was delicious and so was the cocktail I ordered. Will definitely be coming back and cannot recommend enough!

Lauren Allen

2024-04

This place is phenomenal. Our server Nick was fantastic, he was so kind and personable. He went out of his way to make sure we had a great experience. The atmosphere was incredible, it overlooks the pier and we were there at sunset on the deck. Absolutely beautiful. The food was also incredible the shrimp was so fresh and the tartar sauce is the best I’ve ever had. Highly recommend the firecracker shrimp. 12/10 amazing.

nicki spencer

2024-04

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Trey Ethridge

2023-12

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Jesse White

2024-04

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Della French

2024-04

Koko Cabana restaurant on Yaupon Beach is serene and uplifting, a boutique style restaurant, colorful, friendly, on the beach. The famous NC coastal laid-back beach vibe permeates. The food was fabulous. I had a veggie Impossible burger which was the best Impossible burger i've ever had anywhere. Fresh greens and aoili, and the French fries were excellent...the crisp was long lasting. The Oak Island pier is right out their back door. Kokomo Cabana on Yaupon Beach is a secret treasure.

Cynthia Edmonds

2023-05

You can't miss the turquoise building right next to the Oak Island Pier.The Koko Cabana surprised us with their good food and friendly service. Since it's right on the beach next to the pier, we assumed we'd be paying more for the location and that some of their 4.6 rating was for the vibe.That's true, but it's so much more. Expect a wait, but once you're seated, the service was prompt and friendly.Our waitress helped us choose between a couple of options we were considering and we both loved our entrees.The beer (we both chose local: Man of Law IPA & Cloud Rise Hazy) were surprisingly in cans and not on draft, and a great price for only $3.50 each on a Sunday afternoon.The Southwest Burger was so flavorful and juicy served with seasoned fries. The coconut shrimp tacos were a perfect flavor blend with two large shrimp per taco. The tortilla chips on the side were nothing special.The meal overall was really good and you can't beat the setting. We spent less than we expected for a beachfront island restaurant.We enjoyed a table in the deck closest to the beach on a sunny afternoon. Perfect beach vibe.There is only a fee parking lot with very limited spots by the restaurant. Expect to pay to park elsewhere and walk a couple of blocks on a weekend afternoon.4.6 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐Parking: Very limited parking. Get a spot in one of the nearby lots and walk over.

J Belvin

2024-05

We've had dinner here a few times and will definitely return. Dishes are good & creative. Servers have always been friendly & capable. Only 2 things I have a problem with. First is lighting. When the sun goes down, they rely on the ceiling lighting which is way too harsh. Please use a dimmer, or better yet, put candles/lighting on the tables.Second, I'll never order the fried oysters again. I've had fried oysters that were plump & juicy. They must be using the world's tiniest oysters, because all I got was a lot of fried breading with what looked like a thin shred of oyster in the middle. I felt like I paid a lot for a plate of fried breading. I'll definitely skip that next time.Parking: Limited free parking. If it is full you'll have to pay $5 to park on the street

Luda Cooper

2024-04

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Mark Brandau

2023-07

Lyndsay was an excellent server. Food came out hot and fairly fast. We sat outside and watched the birds, boats and people. Pelicans were very cool. Great time and we will be back next trip. Manager was present but never stopped by to say hello. We have over 1 million views of our Google Maps pictures. Enjoy the pictures and the views if you stop by the Koko Cabana.

Angela Hunter

2023-09

The food is amazing and deserves 5 stars for sure! The customer service was excellent as well. The only thing lacking is the “cocktails”…definitely just tasted like mixed drinks you would attempt to make at home…they are missing the mark there. Stick to whatever they have on draft. The island bowl with grilled mahi was the best dish I’ve had in quite some time!

Madison Taylor

2023-08

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Allie Pyles

2023-05

Delicious!! I had the special crab cake on top of a seasonal berry salad. Kids had coconut shrimp and a kids shrimp meal. Husband ate the coconut shrimp tacos. Price was reasonable- $75 with tip and we had two drinks, an appetizer and a beer. Very happy with the service and great view!Update: went back a second time for dinner. Husband got the catch of the day special and I got scallops. Didn't love the fries green tomatoes but scallops and mashed taters with excellent.

Melanie Kraft

2023-06

Wowowow this place is awesome. This is exactly what I want when I’m at the beach on vacation. We sat outside overlooking the beach and the volleyball players. I would say get there right at or before 11. We got there at 11:01 and the place was already packed. When we left at 12:30 the wait was insane. Well worth it though for the ambiance and the FOOD. The food was sooooo good. The flavors were fresh and the portions were perfect for lunch. We ordered the fish sandwiches, fish tacos and shrimp quesadilla. Everything was excellent. The fish on my sandwich could have used a little more salt but it wasn’t enough to deter me. The sandwich was loaded up with fresh veggies which was so good. The shrimp in the quesadilla was so tender and the fish sandwiches bursted with flavor. 10/10 highly recommend!

John Miner

2024-04

Fantastic meal Island Bowl with fish that was pleasing and filled with freshness. Cameron was an excellent waiter and was very attentive and focused on making my experience there great. Will definitely be coming back.Parking: Several surrounding the area.

David Pearson

2023-05

JD was our server and she was fantastic, very friendly and efficient as well as funny. The pretzel was huge and delicious. Mom had a margarita with her salad and I had a bowl with monk fish, very tasty. We sat inside with a nice view of the pier and beach.Different server today, not very attentive. Dinner took 2 hours for 5 people, an hour to get food and 20 minutes to get our check. Food was good but not terrific this time. The hostess was wonderful.

Cindy Montgomery

2024-04

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Corey Dotson

2023-07

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Clarence Dillard

2023-07

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Jessica Rommal

2023-05

We are in town for a week and soooo glad that we decided to make this our first stop!! The service was so great and friendly, and the food was served quickly and truly delicious. We had children with us and they automatically brought their food out first which was perfect!We had a big party and all 12 of us fit at a very nice large family style table with ocean views. We had fried green tomatoes, poke bowl, tacos, house salad, and the kids loved the chicken nuggets and fresh fruit! Everything is homemade and they don’t cut corners! Can’t wait to go back 😍

Tamara Leigh

2024-04

On a whim went to Oak Island from a recommendation from ladies we met in Southport. We are so glad we did! Austin the owner and Abby the bartender were so cool and the food and drinks were so delicious!! All the staff love working here and it shows in service and hospitality and food quality. Thank you Koko Cabana we really loved our visit!!

Cursty McClure

2023-05

Bartender was efficient and friendly. The view is amazing, watching the ocean and having great food and drinks. Their bloody Mary’s are tasty! I had 2. Shrimp nachos were fire and even better, fried chicken sandwich w/ goat cheese, jalapeño and sweet and spicy sauce! I’m definitely ordering that again.

Yasmin Leonard

2022-05

The dishes came out so beautiful that we had to take a picture! We came here because we overheard someone at the pool talking about how delicious the shrimp nachos were! They really are amazing! The tuna bowl was also delicious! My son had the coconut shrimp and loved it! The atmosphere is really neat! The staff was friendly and upbeat! You can’t beat the view!

Emily Redmon

2023-10

We had such high hopes for this place. After reading so many amazing reviews we tried it at the recommendation of my local friends. We had a group of four. I’m not sure if it was an off night or if the server was new or what the situation was.We ordered 3 cocktails and a soda. We got two cocktails and didn’t get the soda or the other cocktail until we were well into our appetizers.My husband ordered their steak entree and we were told it would come with mash potatoes and squash and zucchini. It came with rice and green beans instead. My plate was also supposed to come with squash and zucchini and came with green beans instead as well. If we were told prior, it wouldn’t have been a big deal. Our server barely came back to the table for us to even say anything about it. Another person in our party also ordered an extra side of fries, which he didn’t get until well into our meal because we couldn’t find our server. He also couldn’t get his soda refilled because again, we couldn’t find our server.I feel bad for the server because again, I don’t know what was going on but she seemed awfully frazzled. No check ins from management either, and they didn’t clear our appetizer plates until they cleared our dining plates which really crammed us of room.We’re super bummed because we spent nearly $100 on this meal and it was incredibly disappointing. I would love to try it again but as we were visiting, we won’t be back for quite some time.

Gabby Smith

2023-05

We stayed a week in Oak Island and had the best time! Our favorite restaurant BY far was Koko Cabana!!The food was amazing, the atmosphere was stunning, the staff was so pleasant and we had the most wonderful waitress, her name was Chelsy!10/10 recommend 👌 👏 👍 🙌

Dee Dang

2023-05

Our family came here for lunch last week. Everyone ordered something different and we loved everything. Service was prompt and friendly. Our server was helpful and frequently checked in to make sure we had what we needed. The fish tacos are highly recommended. Even our two young children enjoyed their cheese nachos and chicken nuggets (from kids menu:). We’ll be back soon! This is non food related but they have our favorite saints on display. 😊

Tennie Skladanowski

2023-06

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Hayley Hartsell

2023-05

We’ve been here twice this week and it’s been absolutely amazing! Service 10/10 we had the coconut shrimp and it was the best I’ve had in awhile. Both times I ordered the island bowl, with tuna and it was delicious! So much tuna!! We’re going again tomorrow night for the dinner menu:)

Caroline Machado

2023-05

Delicious! A pleasant last minute find for lunch. Thank you Zack for being out waiter, you definitely make people feel right at home!Firecracker shrimp is amazing.

Mike High

2023-12

The location, service, and atmosphere were absolutely perfect. The fried clams were good but not fantastic. They were by no means bad. I just have had better. My wife had the coconut shrimp, and she said that they were fantastic. She would not even share one. We will definitely be back when they reopen in the spring of 2024.Parking: Free parking in the winter, paid in the summer.