J. King Neptunes — Sunset Beach Bar & Restaurant

Sunset Beach’s best seafood, pasta, steak & drinks

A coastal landmark for 50+ years, family-owned since 1997 — dine, watch the game, catch live music.

★★★★★  ·  Google · TripAdvisor · Facebook

What Guests Say

★★★★★
Wow, biggest and best king crab legs I’ve ever eaten. Sooo delish — and the staff are so friendly.
Devon Pulfer via Facebook
★★★★★
The food is fantastic. The crab legs are the biggest I have ever been served! Properly priced — this is a “Diamond in the Rough” you do not want to miss!
Bruce Caldwell via Google
★★★★★
Local bands play every weekend. Staff is fun, friendly and welcoming. Love the ribs, salad, salmon, steak, chowder… packed with local beach people that are very friendly.
Janice G. via TripAdvisor
★★★★★
We love Neptune’s! Don’t skip on the chowder, rack of lamb, or them crab stuffed shrooms.
Chris Cruz via Facebook
★★★★★
Great place with great live music.
Pete Wagner via Google
★★★★★
They serve the BEST Shrimp Scampi I’ve ever had! Great food at great prices, large portions too.
Vickie S. via TripAdvisor
★★★★★
What a great place! Our server was Juan, he is the best!… food, drinks, music and our server all contributed to a really fun Sunday afternoon!
Edward H. via TripAdvisor
★★★★★
The beer bucket of 5 beers for 20 bucks is a great deal and the food was pretty good. My friend gave the clam chowder a thumbs up.
Creeping_Death_LA via TripAdvisor
★★★★★
Live music, the locals were friendly, and the food was AMAZING! Like Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives kind of amazing.
Lani L. via TripAdvisor
★★★★★
Wow, great, fresh seafood! Clam Chowder was excellent… Highly recommend this restaurant!
Arlene R. via TripAdvisor
★★★★★
I ordered the market price lobster, it was HUGE… you don’t need reservations and I would definitely recommend it.
seajay11 via TripAdvisor
★★★★★
I’d recommend coming here for a steak. Great size portions, good fair prices and have live music playing.
Dez via TripAdvisor
★★★★★
Their food is just fabulous! We couldn’t finish the seafood appetizer and fish and chips and spent less than $30 — which anywhere in Cali is a bargain.
Gail C. via TripAdvisor
★★★★★
This is a fairly priced great seafood restaurant!… make reservations! GO!
JenniferHews via TripAdvisor
★★★★★
Everything was fresh and perfectly cooked, and prices were reasonable.
Pam S. via TripAdvisor
★★★★★
The crab legs are huge and the steaks are cooked to perfection.
pdgaffer via TripAdvisor
A Sunset Beach Landmark

What We’re Known For

Alaskan King Crab Legs

The legendary fresh king crab — often called the biggest and best around.

Award-Winning Clam Chowder

Our New England chowder, ladled hot — by the cup, bowl, or sourdough bread bowl.

Original Craft Cocktails

Award-winning bartenders pouring some of the best original cocktails in the country.

Family-Owned Since 1997

Nestled in the heart of Sunset Beach, J. King Neptunes is a cherished family-owned landmark — equal parts welcoming dive-bar energy and serious coastal kitchen.

Our Story
Live Music · Sports · Good Times

Something’s Always On

Catch the game on the screens, settle into a booth, and stay for live music on the weekend.

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