''magic mountain water slides always used to be my favorite part of coming to holden beach. but now that i'm older, i realize that it's not that great. there's not really a good pace to sit and relax[unless you like burning hot pastic seats] and the pads you go sliding down are ripped and moldy! ewww! the dipped ice cream is pretty good though. just don't spend your money on the water slid portion!!!...''

''Too pricey for the quality--not as service/customer oriented as they claim. Ocean view was nice, but you need reservations for that....''

''My family has a house at Sunset and going to How Sweet It Is is definitely a tradition for us. The ice cream is delicious and the owner is incredibely friendly. I go to college across the state and the few times a year that i get to make it to the beach is indeed rare. I always make it a point to stop by the ice cream shop where the owner constantly remembers our names and asks us how school is. The service and ice cream are outstanding and i wouldn't trade it for anything, it's a trademark of...''

''Victoria's is a cozy little resturant and bar that offers *great live entertainment*. Complete with bouncers in the bar and no cover charge, it is simply the best local place to go to hear live bands. As for the resturant, the hushpuppies are great but they only offer standard menu items (seafood, steak, burgers) and really nothing for a vegetarian. Price and quality is average. Service is sometimes good, sometimes not so good....''

''We travel to the area approx. 4 times a year and the past two times have been to this restaurant, by the recommendation of the locals. The lunch special was quite a bargain yet the horrible couonter service left a bad taste in our mouths. We order from outside so to sit in the fresh air, and both visits yielded a very rude attendant, to such an extent, we will not return....''

''Whenever I'm on Oak Island, it is a requirement to have breakfast at Edna's. And the pecan pancakes are to die for...''

''This food is excellent. No matter how big or small you are, youre garaunteed to be satisfied and maintain youre shape or not. BUFFET IS THE BEST!!!!...''

''Have been eating at this establishment any time I make a trip to the area. The view is excellent food is great and reasonably priced and the service is fast and friendly. You won''t be disappointed....''

''great bagels and great selection...something different for breakfast or lunch.....''

''Great food, great service, and the only place around you can get whole wheat pizza, calzones, and strombolies...''

''Went to Oak Island for vacation in 2006 and had breakfast at the Huddle House twice. Great Food and Great Service. Will definitely go there again when we go in May....''

''If you live on Caswell Beach, have a beach house on Caswell Beach, or have rented a house on Caswell Beach, you will find Duffer's Pub most convenient for the occasional burger, quesadilla, or just a glass of wine. The food is okay - fine, not great. But hey, it's so handy....''

''We have been to Holden Beach three times and have always eaten a couple meals at the Seafood Barn. It's great! Last night, my wife and I had the Coconut Shrimp and both kids had the fish. The portions are always large and the food is delicious. The hushpuppies are brought to your table before you order and they are wonderful. We will definitely eat at the Seafood Barn a few more times this week....''

''The staff at Jumpin' Java is wonderful, always smiling, helpful and EVERY time I return they remember what I ordered - both mine and my husband's order, to be exact! They are a GREAT espresso stop!...''

''I ventured in off the street while in the area briefly looking a real estate and was delighted to have selected this wonderful restaurant. The crab cake fresh spring garden salad was wonderful. The creme brelee served with an exotic orchid was delicious and the tea was freshly brewed....''