Beck’s
Near the waterfront on the Calabash River. 910-579-6776. The oldest seafood house in Calabash, it serves up lightly fried fish and shrimp every day of the week. Lunch specials daily 11am - 2pm. Dinners served small, large, senior or deluxe portions. Casual.

Billy Bass Seafood
1162 River Rd. 910-579-9997.
Calabash-style (of course) seafood. Also steaks & crab legs. Sandwiches of all kinds. Beer. Open 11 am 9:30 pm. Casual.

Cafe Latte
10159 Beach Dr SW. 910-575-3003 or 888-615-3003
Casual fine dining with atmosphere. Steaks, salmon, grouper, veal, lamb racks, crab cakes, pasta & chicken dishes. Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, Dinner 5 - 9 pm. Closed Sun. Reservations recommended. Casual.

Captain John’s Dockside Seafood House
On the Calabash River. 910-579-6011. The seafood is fried but they also serve black Agnus steaks, BBQ chicken. Salad bar. Open every day. Casual.

Coleman’s Original Restaurant
9931 Nancy St. 910-579-6875.
Seafood & steaks Calabash-style. Lunch specials M-F 11 am - 4 pm. Child's menu available. On the waterfront. Open 7 days-a-week year around, 11:30 am - 9 pm. Casual.

Dockside Seafood House
Waterfront on the Calabash River. 910-579-6775.
Year-round market-fresh seafood! Established in 1955, DSH has become famous for their Calabash Style. Create your own seafood platter or enjoy prime ribs and steaks. Children’s & senior’s menus. All ABC permits. Open at 4pm daily. Casual.

Ella’s
Near the waterfront on the Calabash River. 910-579-6728. Second oldest seafood house in Calabash. The story is that Ella’s and Beck’s were once owned by a brother and a sister. Ella’s serves up the finest fried seafood. Also spaghetti and steaks. Open every single day 11am - 9pm. Casual.

Crabby Oddwater’s Restaurant & Bar
310 Sunset Blvd, Upstairs at Bill’s Seafood. 910-579-6372. Crabby Oddwater’s serves only the freshest seafood from Bill’s Seafood. Soft shell crabs shed on-site. No seafood is cooked until you order it. Relax and enjoy the waterfront view. 5pm - 10p every single day. Casual.

The restaurants in Southport right on or an easy walk from the public & private docks along the town’s waterfront.

317 west Bay waterway steakhouse
www.317westbay.com

Southport Fish Tales
606 W. West St. 910-457-9222.
Indoor and outdoor seating describes this restaurant on the water in Southport. Tiki Bar with full menu. Fresh seafood; fried and boiled. Steaks, pasta, sandwiches.
Open M 4pm - 10pm; Tu-Sat 11am - 10pm; Sun 12pm - 9pm. Casual.
www.thefishtalesrestaurant.com

Mr. P’s Waterway
Howe St. 910-457-0801. Featuring fresh local seafood and nightly chef specials. Reservations recommended. Oyster appetizers, salads, pasta and of course, fresh seafood; fried or in a steam-pot with Old Bay. Steaks too.
M-Sat 5pm - 8:45pm. Casual.

Provision Company
Yacht Basin St. 910-457-0654. On the water in Southport, this restaurant boasts a fine view. Known for steamed shrimp and locally made crab cake dish. Hamburgers, hot dogs and grilled fish sandwiches. Free dockage
Sun-Th. Open daily; 11am - 9pm. Casual.

Ship’s Chandler
On the Cape Fear. 910-457-6595. Fresh seafood and more. Many lunch-menu sandwiches including reubens, ham & cheese, turkey BLT, crab melt and fish. Salads, burgers and fried seafood. Dinner includes steaks, fried chicken, BBQ, pasta and of course, fried seafood. Indoor or patio dining. Great view.
Open for lunch 11am - 2:30pm, dinner 5pm - 8:30pm every day. Casual.

Thai Peppers
115 E. Moore St. 910-457-0095 Located in downtown Southport, a short walk from the municipal dock. Extensive, authentic menu. The fresh catch is usually a whole fish, head on, deep fried and served with an amazing sweet Thai sauce. Eat the cheeks! Great noodle dishes with fried basil. Red curry dishes are HOT! Lots of appetizers. Elegant blend of lemon grass and coconut milk makes a great Tom Kha Gai soup. Great food at great prices. Lunch: M-Fri 11am - 2:30pm; Dinner: M -Th 5pm- 9pm; Fri & Sat 5pm - 9:30pm. Casual.

The Shrimp House
106 Yacht Basin St. 910-457-1881. Located over the water - really! Fresh seafood fried, grilled or boiled. Garden salads and awesome sandwiches. Open M-Sat 11am - 9pm; Sun 11am - 3pm. Flip-Flops.
www.shrimphouse2.com

Trolly Stop
111 S. Howe St. 910-457-7017.
Great dogs, great variety from vegan to chili dogs. This is walking distance from the ferry and the Southport docks. Other locations: the original at Wrightsville Beach, on the river in Wilmington, Carolina Beach, and Boone. They have been voted best dog in the Cape Fear area for many years.
Open every day 11am - 5pm. Flip flops.

Sandfiddler Seafood Restaurant
1643 Howe St, Hwy 211.
Casual nautical atmosphere. Seafood plates and platters feature shrimp, oysters, crabs, scallops, fish, clam strips, lobsters, or surf & turf. Chicken, steak, BBQ & sandwiches also available. Prime rib Fri & Sat nights. Lunch specials.
Open 11am for lunch and 5pm for dinner. Sun lunch 11:30 - 2pm. Casual.

Bald Head Island - Bald Head Island Club
P.O. Box 3070
301 S. Bald Head Wynd
Bald Head Island, NC 2846
Phone 1: 910/457-7300
Fax: 910/457-7395
www.bhiclub.com

Bald Head Island - Peli's Poolside
P.O. Box 3069
Bald Head Island, NC 28461
Phone 1: 910/457-7384
www.baldheadisland.com

Bald Head Island- River Pilot Cafe
P.O. Box 3069
Bald Head Island, NC 28461
Phone 1: 910/457-7390
www.baldheadisland.com

Bald Head Island-Eb & Flo's
P.O. Box 3069
Bald Head Island, NC 28461
Phone 1: 910/457-7390
www.baldheadisland.com

Barb's Seafood & Midtown Deli
4346 Long Beach Road,SE
Southport, NC 28461
Phone 1: 910/457-4600

Bella Cucina
5177 Unit A Southport-Supply Road
Southport, NC 28461
Phone 1: 910/454-4540

Blue Water Point Marina& Motel
Fish House Restaurant
5710 W. 57th Place
O ak Island, NC 28465
Phone 1: 910/278-1230
Fax: 910/278-1212
www.bluewaterpointmotel.com

Bogey's
5908 E. Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465
Phone 1: 910/278-4400
Fax: 910/278-3338

Brad's Grill
4325 Old Ocean Highway
Mailing: 471 Harris Swamp Road
Bolivia, NC 28422
Phone 1: 910/253-4745
Fax: 910/253-4748
www.bradsgrill.com

Carolina's Barbecue & Chicken
4890 Long Beach Road
Southport, NC 28461
Phone 1: 910/454-8110

Domino's Pizza
River Run Shopping Center
Southport, NC 28461
Phone 1: 910/457-0083

Domino's Pizza
402 Yaupon Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465
Phone 1: 910/278-9111
Fax: 910/278-9803

Dry Street Pub & Pizza
101 E. Brown Street
Southport, NC 28461
Phone 1: 910/457-5994

Edna's Kitchen
106 SE 58th Street
P.O. Box 14
Oak Island, NC 28465
Phone 1: 910/278-7209

Famous Subs & Pizza
NC 211 & Hwy. 87
P.O. Box 11056
Southport, NC 28461
Phone 1: 910/457-5143

Fishy Fishy Cafe'
Location: 106 Yacht Basin Drive
Mailing: 120 E. Moore Street
Southport, NC 28461
Phone 1: 910/457-1881
Fax: 910/457-1973
www.fishycafe.com

Golden Corral
5059 Southport-Supply Road, SE
Southport, NC 28461
Phone 1: 910/457-9425
Fax: 910/457-9069

Hardee's of Southport
Highway 211 & Highway 87
P.O. Box 10389
Southport, NC 28461
Phone 1: 910/457-4560
Fax: 910/457-4560

Jones' Seafood House of Oak Island, Inc.
6404 E. Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465
Phone 1: 910/278-5231

Joseph's
5003 O'Quinn Blvd., Unit J
Southport, NC 28461
Phone 1: 910/454-4440
Fax: 910/454-4465
www.southharbourvillage.com

KFC/Taco Bell Express
Long Beach Road (Hwy. 133)
P.O. Box 10850
Southport, NC 28461
Phone 1: 910/457-6707
Fax: 910/457-6707

Kohl's Frozen Custard
Location: 1671 N. Howe Street
Mailing: 821 South Shore Drive, BSL
Southport, NC 28461
Phone 1: 910/523-0597
Fax: 910/845-2531

Live Oak Cafe
614 N. Howe Street
Mailing: 3846 Winding Vine Way
Southport, NC 28461
Phone 1: 910/454-4360
Fax: 910/454-0603

Lucky Fisherman Restaurant
4419 Long Beach Road,SE
Mailing: 452 Womble Street, Oak Island,NC 28465
Southport, NC 28461
Phone 1: 910/457-9499
Fax: 910/454-0902

McDonald's
4992 Long Beach Road, SE
Southport, NC 28461
Phone 1: 910/457-9410
Fax: 910/457-9410

Olde Southport Village
1102 N. Howe Street
Southport, NC 28461
Phone 1: 910/454-8385
Fax: 910/454-5672

PJ's Restaurant & Market
614 W. West Street
Southport, NC 28461
Phone 1: 910/454-0550

Plaza Garibaldi
1671-1 N. Howe Street
Southport,, NC 28461
Phone 1: 910/454-0000
Fax: 910/454-0101

Russell's Place Restaurant
5700 E. Oak Island Drive
P.O. Box 550
Oak Island, NC 28465
Phone 1: 910/278-3070
Fax: 910/278-6344

San Felipe Mexican Restaurant
4961-9 Long Beach Road,SE
Southport, NC 28461
Phone 1: 910/454-0950

Sandfiddler Restaurant
1643 N. Howe Street
Southport, NC 28461
Phone 1: 910/457-6588

Seagrass
1012 Yaupon Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465
Phone 1: 910/278-3990
Fax: 910/278-3375

Ship's Chandler Restaurant
101 W. Bay Street
Southport, NC 28461
Phone 1: 910/457-6595

Southport Village Deli & Catering
602 N. Howe Street
Southport, NC 28461
Phone 1: 910/454-9211
Fax: 910/454-9411

Spectators Sports Lounge & Grill, Inc.
P.O. Box 10453
8039 River Road
Southport, NC 28461
Phone 1: 910/457-9994
Fax: 910/457-9075

Sticky Fingers
5044 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28405
Phone 1: 910/452-7427
Fax: 910/452-0488
www.stickyfingersonline.com

Surfers Restaurant
832 N. Howe Street
Southport, NC 28461
Phone 1: 910/454-8252

Thai Peppers Restaurant
115 E. Moore Street
Southport, NC 28461
Phone 1: 910/457-0095
Fax: 910/457-0723

Trolly Stop, The
111-A South Howe Street
Southport, NC 28461
Phone 1: 910/457-7017

Turtle Island Restaurant & Catering
6220 E. Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465
Phone 1: 910/278-4944

Zachary's American Grill
1673 North Howe Street
Southport, NC 28461
Phone 1: 910/454-8700
Fax: 910/454-8007

Giggling Mackerel Seafood Grille
65 Causeway Dr. 910-575-0902.
A great place before, but particularly for after that great fishing trip. Swap lies with the best at indoor or outdoor dining areas and bars. Of course, fresh seafood caught and served daily. Open every single day 11am – 10pm. Casual.
www.gigglingmackerel.com

Ocean Isle Sandwich Shop
6415 Beach Dr. 910-575-3600.
Breakfast & lunch. Subs & sandwiches. To go orders.
Open 7 days 6:30 am - 2:00 pm. Very casual.

Betty’s Waterfront Restaurant
Off Old Ferry Rd on the ICW. 910-842-3381.
Call for directions. Fresh grilled, blackened, broiled, or fried seafood, hand-cut ocean-fresh fish fillets, hand-cut charbroiled steak and grilled chicken. Fine ICW views from the dining room or open-air deck. Come by boat, there are slips. Casual.

Provision Company II
Under the Bridge. 910-842-7205.
The dining room and deck are on the second floor of this building, and overlook the ICW. Great view with dockage available. Well known for its steamed shrimp and locally made crab cake dish. Hamburgers, hot dogs and grilled fish sandwiches. Good food, good spirits, bad parking.
Open daily; 11am - 9pm. Casual.

Captain Pete’s Seafood Restaurant
103 S. Shore Dr. 910-842-6675. This restaurant is located on the second floor overlooking the ICW and has a beautiful of the setting sun. Captain Pete’s specializes grilled, broiled, blackened or sautéed, but never fried, seafood. Open M-Sat 5pm until. Casual & up.

Big Daddy’s
Hwy 421 at the stop light. 910-458-8622.
After 30 years of seafood at the best, Big Daddy’s has become a southeastern NC tradition. Seafood platters, grilled fish, broiled lobster, shellfish & shrimp, snow crab legs & fried seafood. Fine steaks, grilled chicken along with steamed veggies and a complete salad bar. Open evenings for dinner and Sun for brunch. Children’s menu. All ABC permits. Casual.

The Cottage
1 N Lake Park Blvd. 910-458-4383.
Seafood & more.

Old Salty’s
3 Boardwalk. 910-458-8090.
Steamed & fried seafood, steaks, chops, chicken.
Open: M-F 11:30am - 9:30pm; S-S 11:30am - 10:30pm. Casual.

Paradise Café
9 S Lake Blvd. 910-458-1441.
Unique salads, soups, subs, sandwiches, wraps.
Open: M-Sat 11am - 11pm; Sun Noon - 6pm. Casual.

Sandpiper Subs
716 N Lake Blvd. 910-458-4885.
Giant-size subs, deli sandwiches, salads. Free delivery. Very casual.

Sandwich Deli Café
1310 S Lake Blvd. 910-458-7550. www.originalbeachbuns.com
Boar’s Head deli products. Sunsational sandwiches. Casual.

Seasons by the Sea
1117 N Lake Park Blvd. 910-458-9922. Seasons1117@aol.com
Fresh seafood, pasta, steak, veal & chicken specialties. Prime rib Fri & Sat nights. Daily specials, early-bird 4 - 6pm. Reservations recommended. Open M-Sat at 4pm. On the right after you cross Snow’s Cut onto Pleasure Island and Carolina Beach. Casual to dressy.

Sea Witch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Ave N. 910-458-8682. www.seawitchmotelcafe.com
Serving lunch, dinner & Sun brunch year round. Fresh flounder fried or blackened, fried green tomatoes. Great food & service in a laid-back atmosphere. Easy access from the municipal docks.
Cafe open 11am - 10pm daily; Tiki Bar -til 12. Casual.

Seguin Courtyard Café
414 Village Rd. 910-383-3222.
Located near Town Creek in Leland, this restaurant is a unique replica of many great New Orleans-style dining establishments. Chef Duncan McGalliard will surprise you with outstanding dishes such as crawfish etouffe, andouille sausage jambalaya, seafood gumbo, and shrimp creole. His specialty is bananas foster tableside. An outside courtyard is perfect for crawfish boils. A place not to miss.
Open for lunch; Tu-F 11am - 2pm; Dinner Tu-Th; 5pm - 9pm;
F & Sat 5pm - 10pm. Casual.

Caprice Bistro
10 Market St. 910-815-0810.
Open everyday at 5pm. 3-course prix-fixe menu Sun -– Th. New bar menu, sofa-bar upstairs, serving light fare or full dinner. Dressy. www.capricebistro.com

Charlie Brown
21 S Front St. 910-254-9499.
Upscale bar & grill. Gourmet burgers, salads, appetizers, pastas. Daily lunch & dinner specials. Live entertainment.
Happy hour buffet M - F 5:00 - 7:00pm. Full menu 7 days, 11am - 2am.

Dock Street Oyster Bar & Grill
12 Dock St. 910-762-2827.
Bringing the beach downtown. Fresh oysters served all year long in a Caribbean setting. Extensive Link of fresh steamed, sautéed or grilled seafood; nothing fried. Great salads and exceptional crab dip. It’s a lot of fun to sit outside and watch Wilmington walk by. Dockage available.
Open daily 11:30am until. Flip-flops.

Elijah’s
2 Ann St. 910-343-1448.
An American seafood grill and oyster bar with outside dining. Steaks, seafood, pasta, hamburgers, crab dip, crab cakes, homemade desserts and kid’s menu available.
Open daily 11:30am until. Casual.
www.elijahs.com

Front Street Brewery
9 N Front St. 910-251-1935.
Burgers, steaks, nachos, chicken sandwiches, & artichoke dip.
Open M -Th 11:30 am - M; F & Sat 11:30am - 1:00am; Sun 11 - 11.

Henrietta III – Cape Fear Riverboat
Riverfront, 101 S Water St, #1. 910-343-1611 or 800-676-0162. Cruise the Cape Fear River with lunch & dinner buffets. Dancing on F & Sat evenings. All ABC permits. Closed Mon. Call for details, reservations.

Italian Bistro
319 N. Front St. 910-762-1222.
Located near the river in the Cotton Exchange this bistro has great designer pizzas, strombolis, calzones and salads along with a full Italian menu.
Open M -Th 11am - 9pm; F & Sat 11am - 10pm; Sun 12pm - 9pm. Casual.

Le Catalan
224 S. Water St. 910-815-0200.
Overlooking the Cape Fear River along the newly designed river-walk; Le Catalan, a French café, offers a spectacular view. The menu includes soups, quiches, pate and cheese plates, daily and seasonal specials. The chocolate mousse is outstanding. Pierre will help you choose the right wine, by the glass or bottle. Dockage available.
Open Tu-Sat from 11:30am. Casual.

Paddy’s Hollow
Front & Walnut St. 910-762-4354.
Restaurant & pub sequestered behind an iron gate and ivy-covered stone. Diverse menu includes deluxe sandwiches, homemade soups, salads, seafood, charbroiled steaks, prime rib & pasta. All ABC permits. Tie up at the municipal dock & walk up the hill to the Cotton Exchange.
Open: M -Th 11:30am - 11:30pm; F & Sat 11:30am - M. Casual.

Pilot House
2 Ann St. 910-343-0200.
Innovative southern regional cooking located on the new riverwalk in downtown Wilmington. Sweet potato grouper and shrimp & grits. Steaks, grilled seafood, pork, chicken, lamb, pasta and outstanding desserts.
Open M -Th 11:30am - 10pm; F & Sat till 11pm. Casual & up.
www.pilothouse.com

Roly Poly Rolled Sandwiches
1 S Front St. 910-343-1311.
Unique sandwiches made from fresh veggies, meats, cheeses and homemade spreads and dressings. Your choice rolled into giant soft tortillas. M -Th 10am - 8pm; F 10am - 3am; Sat 11am - 3am; Sun 11am - 8pm. Casual.

Roy’s Riverboat Landing
2 Market St. 910-763-7227.
Seasonal menus, nightly specials and a Wine Spectator award-winning wine Link all at the foot of Market Street, across Water St from the Cape Fear. Private balconies and a AAA 3-diamond rating.
Open for lunch Tues-Sat, dinner every night. Casual to dressy.

Trolly Stop
121 N. Front St. 910-343-2999.
Great dogs, great variety from vegan to chili dogs. This location overlooks the Cape Fear with a fine view of the battleship. Other locations: the original at Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Southport, and Boone. They have been voted best dog in the Cape Fear area for many years.
Open every day 11am -– 5pm. Flip flops.

Water Street Restaurant
5 South Water St. 910-342-0042
Pasta, steaks, chicken, seafood platters and desserts from Cheesy Pleasy. Open for lunch & dinner. Live entertainment. Casual.

Trail’s End Steak House
Trails End Rd, Whiskey Creek. 910-791-2034.
The name says it all. Charcoal grilled steaks, chicken and seafood in a rustic setting on the water. A salad bar to compliment your dinner. Beautiful view of the ICW. Dockage available.
Open M-Sat 5:30pm until. Casual.

Heck of a Peck Oyster Bar
4039 Masonboro Loop Rd. 910-793-2300.
Fresh shucked oysters all year long.

Dockside Restaurant
1308 Airlie Rd. 910-256-2752.
Seafood, seafood, and the BEST VIEW of boats heading up the ICW. You can come by boat and enjoy a casual lunch or dinner. Gas dock and transient slips. Hamburgers, hot dogs. The fresh soft shell crab sandwich should be eaten with both hands. Sun-Sat 11am -9:30pm. Shorts & flip-flops.

Fish House Grill
1410 Airlie Rd. 910-256-3693.
Charming little restaurant overlooking the ICW and Wrightsville Beach drawbridge, with dockage available. A wide variety of fresh local fish & fried seafood. Daily lunch & dinner specials. The homemade onion rings are a local favorite. Open daily 11am - until. Very casual.

The Bridge Tender
1414 Airlie Rd. 910-256-4519.
A great place to park your boat while dining, please call ahead for dockage. The Bridge Tender serves excellent steaks, seafood, pasta and the herb crusted grouper is the best.
Lunch is M-F 11:30am-2pm; Dinner nightly from 5:30pm. Casual and up.

Bluewater Grill
4 Marina St. 910-256-8500.
Outstanding CRAB CAKES, great seafood sandwiches, and grilled seafood make this restaurant a place to remember. And the warmth of the setting sun on your face while you’re staring at the ICW is far better than any other restaurant in Wrightsville Beach.
Open:Sun-Sat 11:30am - 11pm. Casual.

Buddy’s Crab House & Oyster Bar
13 E Salisbury St. 910-256-8966.
Fine views of the bartenders, and close by the water. This place has a great neighborhood feel, with all the pleasant attributes of the sand and surf. Great steamed seafood! Very casual.

Causeway Café
114 Causeway Dr. 910-256-3730.
Breakfast & lunch house. Belgian waffles with fresh fruit toppings. Seafood & crabmeat omelettes. Eggs Benedict, Eggs Neptune. Daily lunch specials, seafood sandwiches, burgers, salads & soups. Water view. Easy walk from public boat ramp, Wrightsville Beach Marina & Marine Max.
Open 6am - 2:30pm daily. Very casual.

Clarence Foster’s
22 N Lumina Ave. 910-256-0224.
Steamer bar. Seafood, steaks, pasta, salads & sandwiches. Open for lunch & dinner.

Crab Daddy’s Oyster Bar
224 Causeway Dr. 910-509-2030.
Full menu plus complete steamer bar. Serving blue crabs in season. Thurs nite oyster special. Open 7 days for lunch & dinner. Kitchen service until 10 pm. Casual.

King Neptune
11 N Lumina Ave. 910-256-2525.
Fresh, local seafood, steaks & Caribbean specialties in an island setting.
Open: M-Sat 5 pm - 10 pm; Sun 5:30 - 9:30pm. Casual
.www.kingneptunerestaurant.com

Lighthouse Beer & Wine
220 Causeway Dr. 910-256-8622.
Largest selection of beers and wines on the beach. Tie up at Wrightsville Beach Marina, Sea Path or at Atlantic Marine and walk over. Kegs, gift baskets, cigars, wine tastings. Delivery service available. Remember: Don’t Drink & drive or boat!
Open: M-Th 10am - 10pm; F & Sat 10am - Midnight; Sun Noon - 9pm.
www.lighthousebeerandwine.com

Middle of the Island
216 Causeway Dr. 910-256-4277.
Serving the best in seafood & comfort food for more than 40 years. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Very casual.

Oceanic Restaurant
703 S Lumina Ave. 910-256-5551.
Oceanfront; dine over the Atlantic Pier. Seafood, steak, chicken & pasta dishes. Open for lunch & dinner.

Olympia Restaurant
212 Causeway Dr. 910-256-5514.
A short way from the waterway to the best Greek/Mediterranean food on the island and worth the trip. They specialize in seafood, pasta and fresh Maine lobster not to mention the Greek food. The homemade baklava is worth the calories. Live music on Friday nights.
Open Sun-Th 11:30am - 10pm; F & Sat till 10:30pm. Casual.

Rialto Ristorante Italiano
530 Causeway Dr. 910-256-1099.
Serving fine Italian gourmet cuisine & delicacies.
Open: Sun-Th 5:30 - 10 pm; F & Sat 5:30 - 10:30 pm.

South Beach Grill
100 S. Lumina. 910-256-4646.
Fresh, fresh, fresh seafood. Sauteed, grilled or fried, the chef at South Beach prepares daily specials that include pecan encrusted grouper topped with fresh crab meat and served with a scallioned buerre blanc sauce. Great hamburgers at lunch only.
Open daily: lunch 11am - 4pm; dinner 5pm - 10 pm. Casual.

The Sandwich Pail
602 Causeway Dr. 910-256-8225.
Free beach delivery. Fresh tuna, chicken & ham salads. Hot dogs, chef salads. Daily specials. Catering available. Very casual.

Trolly Stop
1 S. Lumina Station. 910-256-3421.
U name your dog your way, they have it. All-beef, vegan, low fat, hamburger dog and the regular old hot dog. The Trolly Stop has taken the American hot dog to new levels of achievement, which include the surfer dog, NC dog, Chicago dog, and the Battleship. Other locations: downtown Wilmington, Carolina Beach, Southport, and Boone. They have been voted best dog in the Cape Fear area for many years.
Open every day 11am - 5pm. Flip flops.

Verandah Café
1706 N Lumina Ave. 910-256-2231.
Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort. Enjoy Atlantic views and ocean breezes along with exceptional food & service for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sun brunch 11:30am - 2:30pm, reservations recommended. Seafood, deli sandwiches, and daily chef’s specials. All ABC permits. Water views, patio dining, live entertainment. Casual elegance.

Blackbeard’s Galley
110 N Shore Dr, Surf City. 910-328-3803.
Seafood, steaks, pasta, chicken & ribs just off the ocean. Breakfast and seafood buffets or a la carte dining inside or on the deck overlooking the Atlantic.
Open: every day 11am – 10pm, the bar ‘til 2am. Casual and up.

Blue Gecko
808 S Anderson Blvd, Topsail Beach. 910-328-1022. Deli sandwiches, homemade salads, seafood. Eat in or carry out. On-and off-premises beer & wine permits.
Open M-Sat 9am - 6pm. Casual.

Breezeway Restaurant
634 Channel Blvd, Topsail Beach. 910-328-4302.
Famous for seafood & hushpuppies, as well as selected land food. Located at the southern end of Topsail Island on the water’s edge. Great views! Turn in at marker 86 & follow Banks Channel to the Breezeway pier and docks. Open for dinner spring, summer & fall. Casual.

Buddy’s Crab House & Oyster Bar
101 Roland Ave, Topsail Beach. 910-328-1515.
Like the Wrightsville Beach original, this place has a great neighborhood feel, with all the pleasant attributes of the sand and surf. Great steamed seafood! Very, very, very casual.

Crab Pot
508 Roland Ave, Surf City. 910-328-5001.
This is the best way to enjoy the crabs and shrimp! Also fried green tomatoes, gumbo, steamers and many other delectable delights. Just ask. Open every day 11:30am until. Very casual.

Mainsail Restaurant & Bar
404 Roland Ave, Surf City. 910-328-0010.
Casual dining with views of the ICW. Calamari, crab-stuffed mushrooms, through all kinds of seafood, steaks, pasta and a children’s menu. Reservations accepted. Open daily from 5pm. Casual to dressy
.www.bluemailsail.com

Soundside
209 & 211 N New River Dr, Surf City. 910-328-0803.
Fine dining overlooking the ICW. Theme nights, drink specials, Sunday brunch buffet. Wine tasting every Th. All ABC permits. Open daily from 5pm. Casual to dressy.

The Green Turtle
310 Fulcher’s Landing Rd. 910-327-0262. www.sneadsferry.com/greenturtle
Just down from the Paradise Landing Marina and the New River Marina on the waterfront, so come by boat. Seafood, pasta & steaks. All ABC permits. Open 7 days-a-week at 5pm. Casual.

Pirate’s Cove
316 Fulcher’s Landing Rd. 910-327-3395.
Cool place right on the New River. The only restaurant with dockage on the river, located at marker 18. Outdoor rooftop dining, full bar, occasional live music.
Open daily 6am - 9pm. Casual to shorts & flip-flops.

Riverview Cafe
615 Canady Rd. 910-327-2011.
Great selection of appetizers, plus Seafood dinners, platters, steaks & chops, chicken, veggies, sandwiches, beer & wine.
Open Su-Th 11am - 9pm, F ‘til 9:30, & Sat ‘til 10am. Casual.

Alford Seafood
5330 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington. 910-791-1145. Wholesale & Retail. Fish, shrimp, oysters, clams, crabs, crabmeat, scallops.

American Fish Company
PO Box 11046, Southport NC 28461. 910-457-5488. The best the sea has to offer, right on the waterfront at Southport.

Bellamy’s Fish & Shrimp
1319 Cedar Landing Rd, Holden Beach. 910-842-8888. They’re unloading the boats here every day. You can’t get fresher seafood unless you catch it yourself! On the ICW.

Bill’s Seafood
Sunset Beach, NC
Blackburn Brothers Seafood
440 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach. 910-458-9001.

Calabash Shrimp Box & Tiki Bar
1358 Beach Dr SW, Calabash. 910-579-0336.
Local fresh fish, crabs, shrimp, clams & oysters come in on Th & Sat. Also offering bait & tackle, beer, wine, ice and advice. Tiki Bar on-site for the thirsty, yet no-so-motivated fisher-man.
www.calabashshrimp.com

Clem’s Seafood
4351 Long Beach Rd, Southport NC 28461
910-457-6958

East Coast Seafood
14th & Dawson St, Wilmington. 910-763-9589.
Wholesale & retail. Oysters, shrimp, clams, live crabs, large selection of fish. Will pack for travel. Open M-Sat 9am - 6pm.

Greenville Loop Seafood
5830 Greenville Loop Rd, Wilmington. 910-791-1142.

Haag & Sons Seafood
1117 Yaupon Dr, Oak Island NC 28465. 910-278-1234.
Open M - Sat 8am - 6:30pm; Sun 11am - 6pm

Holden Beach Seafood
Holden Beach Rd, Hwy 130, Holden Beach. 910-842-6276. holdenbeachseafood@2khiway.net
Wholesale & retail seafood, featuring shrimp, scallops, oysters, fish, mussels, clams, crab legs, crab cakes, lobster, and more.

Marker 90
579 Lewis Road, Hampstead on the water. 910-270-0170. It doesn’t get any fresher than this. Fresh shrimp, grouper, scallops, crabs and more. Flounder caught just off the dock.
Open Tu-Sun 9am - 6pm.

Motts Channel Seafood
120 Short St, WB. 910-256-3474.
Good for snapper, shrimp, grouper, flounder, scallops, crabs, oysters and clams.
Wrightsville Beach Seafood
218 Causeway Dr, WB. 910-256-9468.

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