Overview

Lake Park Steakhouse, nestled at 12 Lake Park Blvd S in Carolina Beach, NC, offers a refined yet welcoming setting for steak lovers and those seeking a memorable dining experience near the coast. This steakhouse stands out not only for its expertly prepared main dishes but also for the exceptional service and inviting atmosphere that caters to couples, families, and larger groups alike.

The menu captures the essence of a classic steakhouse while adding thoughtful touches. Highlights like the 16oz prime rib and the NY strip steak draw praise for their seasoning and cooking precision, though a slight over-char on some ribeyes shows the kitchen’s dedication to bold flavors, even if it occasionally pushes boundaries. Complementing the steaks, signature sides such as the custom-built salads, Brussels sprouts, and the ribeye baked potato serve as perfect partners, balancing richness with freshness.

Beyond the steaks, dishes like the bang bang shrimp and scallops receive enthusiastic acclaim for their vibrant flavors and texture, showcasing the kitchen’s expertise beyond traditional cuts of beef. The French onion soup and mozzarella sticks add comforting depth, rounding out the meal for those who appreciate a diverse yet cohesive menu.

What truly elevates Lake Park Steakhouse is the attentiveness of its staff. From Jasmine’s warm hospitality that made a honeymoon dinner feel special to Angela’s seamless service for large parties, the team consistently enhances the dining journey. Guests often comment on personalized attention and the friendly, efficient pace, qualities that transform a simple meal into an occasion.

The space itself balances casual and elegant, making it ideal for a celebration, date night, or a group gathering. The ability to customize salads with fresh ingredients invites an interactive element to the dining experience, appealing to those who savor control over their plates. Whether you’re visiting the Carolina Beach area or looking for a dependable culinary haven nearby, Lake Park Steakhouse embraces a broad audience seeking quality steakhouse fare with attentive service and a relaxed yet refined ambiance.


Amenities & Services

Popular for
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves healthy options
Serves organic dishes
Salad bar
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Romantic
Trendy
Upmarket

What Customers Say

kathy camp
Dec 11,2025
5/5
Excellent dining experience and dinner was so delicious. We will definitely return. I highly recommend.
Rachel Flues
Dec 11,2025
5/5
On our honeymoon, we are staying very close and walked here for dinner. The service from Jasmine was nothing short of exceptional. Attentive, kind, fun and friendly- she made our whole dinner experience amazing! I had an issue with my food and she took care of it, with no problem at all and didn’t make me feel bad about it. My husband had NY strip steak, Caesar salad, and though I didn’t try it, he said the salad and steak was top tier. To make the whole experience even sweeter, we got the banana cream pie. It tasted like heaven and we’re joking (but also serious) that we want to come back just to buy a whole pie. We can not recommend this place enough, and again Jasmine was exceptional- we wish her all the best!!
Mitzie Newman
Dec 11,2025
4/5
The food waa delicious, with 1 exception, the ribeye was char grilled just a hair too much, where the char lines were at almost tasted burnt. Everything else was amazing, especially the scallops, they were phenomenal! Ooh the bang bang shrimp was great too!
Natalie Cespedes
Dec 11,2025
5/5
We had a party of 17 celebrating both a birthday and our last family trip to the beach, and Lake Park Steakhouse made it a wonderful experience. With a group this size, we know an automatic gratuity is usually added, and a couple times (at different restaurants) in the past we’ve had servers who provided substandard service because of it. That was absolutely not the case here. Our waitress, Angela, was attentive from start to finish, friendly, timely, and always on top of our large group’s needs. The food was excellent, and we especially loved the “make your own side salad” that comes with every entrée. Everyone left happy and full. We would highly recommend Lake Park Steakhouse and will definitely return in the future!
Jeff Reinhardt
Dec 11,2025
5/5
One word. Fantastic. Ok, now more detail. I read the reviews a month ago when planning our trip from Raleigh and knew this sounded like the perfect place for our anniversary dinner. They did not disappoint. Our salads ( you get to fully customize your salad! ) were great and super fresh. The French onion soup was good and the mozzarella cheese sticks were excellent. I had a 5 oz filet with fries and mac and cheese and my fiance had the scallops. Both were cooked and seasoned perfectly. If I had one complaint, the fries with my steak were overcooked but honestly I wasn't going to eat a lot of them anyway, just would have been nice to take them with us for a snack the next day. Service was great overall, they work well as a team. I absolutely would recommend eating here at least once if you're visiting this area, we're going back tomorrow!
Cy Peterson
Dec 11,2025
5/5
I absolutely love this place and we come here regularly. Their food is fantastic and they have this unique build your salad menu that comes with every meal. We usually get scallops, steaks, the bang bang shrimp. The place is cozy so you do have to make a reservation in advance, but I’ve never had trouble getting one so far.
Sarah Williams
Dec 11,2025
5/5
Lake Park Steakhouse Out of Towner’s here…from Hampton and Poquoson, VA celebrating a friends 40th birthday and traveled down to Carolina Beach to share in the festivities with a friend who had moved to the area. We were going to be eating out the Air BNB but while one of the friends on the trip travelled around that date site seeing, they came upon the distinct smell of steak being cooked and the plans changed quickly…SO GLAD THEY DID. The group rallied around the idea of steak that evening and he made reservations for us at Lake Park Steakhouse. We arrived and it is one of the coolest steakhouses I have ever been in, the Christmas decorations were still up which added to the cozy ambiance of the exposed wood, the cozy seating, the deep reds and greens and the simple warmth of the place. Jasmine was our server and she is absolutely amazing, we had a great time with her as we are or have been in the industry. With all of us staring at the menu, she introduced herself, told us the specials of the evening and brought a round of waters. There was so much to choose from, but because we did not make our reservations early enough we did not get a chance to order the Prime Rib so that it could be prepped properly. But that did not deter us in any way shape or form, they still had plenty of to choose from. So everyone looked and found what they wanted quickly and we got to play a game, Jasmine had these cool, laminated salad or side sheets, they were numbered and we were not allowed to swap with anyone or you were going to get the wrong salad. It had every option you could think of to make your salad, from four different types of greens to every topping you could imagine. We followed directions and all won the game with our salads and I had to have appetizers, I ordered the onion strings and the prime rib soup…OMG!!!!! I was not sharing the soup, not with anyone. We then ordered our entrees and most went with the Ribeye, but I had to go with the Parmesan Crusted chicken with a potato. Everyone was happy, we did not talk to each other because we were enjoying every bite. The steaks were cooked perfectly (and they were huge), the chicken was tender and crunchy on top, we all wanted to finish our meals, but there was no way that was going to happen with the fresh bread, the appetizers, the salads and the amount of food you get. Jasmine took our leftovers and packed them for us, we stacked our plates and cleaned up our mess (we are all in the industry) and by the time she got back with the food, we were spent. Event had some time to take a pic with Jasmine, who we love and if we come back, will make sure she is working before we come with our reservation submitted early to have the Prime Rib, lol. We know what to do this time. But it was a great experience, delicious food, wonderful staff, beautiful ambiance and we love Jasmine. You will be lucky to have her and I am telling you, you better treat her right!!! Thank you for the wonderful evening with friends. We will be back.

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Location

Opening Hours

Monday 04:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 04:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Thursday 04:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Friday 04:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Saturday 04:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Sunday 04:30 PM - 09:00 PM
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