Salt 64
Salt 64 offers a uniquely diverse menu featuring local and regional courses, with a focus on sourcing local ingredients and exceptional service. Known for creative desserts and craft cocktails.
What we've noticed
"Reservations strongly recommended in advance to your trip. "
Insider Tip
"Cauliflower appetizer"
Best time to visit
Early evening
Lil & John's Sweetreat Ice Cream Parlor
Homemade and lots of flavors
Bob's Dogs
Bob's Dogs is a hot dog restaurant located in Oak Island, NC, offering a variety of hot dogs, burgers, and sandwiches.
Insider Tip
"Try the surf and turf dog!"
Little Bit's Grill
A must-go destination for lunch, voted as one of the best burger restaurants on the Island.
Pepperoni Grill
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Insider Tip
"Free garlic knots for eating on the deck. "
Oak Island Sub Shop
Oak Island Sub Shop offers a variety of subs, sandwiches, wraps, and salads made with freshly baked bread and in-house ingredients.
Swain's Seafood and Cut Restaurant
Swain Seafood Shack is a family run restaurant that utilizes fresh local seafood, offers Italian inspired dishes, and homemade desserts!
Old Bridge Diner
Old-school counter-&-booth eatery serving traditional American meals, including all-day breakfast.
Fixins OKI
Breakfast restaurant serving morning meals.
Shagger Jacks
You chill, we grill
Paul's of Oak Island
Seafood restaurant with waterfront and outdoor dining options.
BBQ House
Award-winning BBQ House offering hickory-smoked BBQ, homemade sauces, and sides, with multiple locations in Oak Island, Myrtle Beach, and Surfside.
What we've noticed
"Quick bite and even red slaw bbq slaw in the eastern part of the state. Great togo!"
OKI Scoop Shop and Donuts
OKI Scoop Shop & Donuts offers custom donuts, ultra-premium ice cream, locally roasted coffee, and a convenient drive-thru.
Island Way
Oak Island's only ocean front restaurant featuring fine steaks & fresh seafood served in a casual ambiance.
Ruby's Coffeehouse & Eatery
Ruby's Coffeehouse is a community-driven coffee shop located on the Oak Island Pier, serving a variety of coffee drinks, local baked goods, and breakfast/lunch items.
Dairy Queen
Soft-serve ice cream & signature shakes top the menu at this classic burger & fries fast-food chain.
Seaside Mermaid
Seaside Mermaid offers locally roasted coffee, ice cream, desserts, and outdoor seating.
Pizza Shack
Cash-only eatery supplying standard pizzas for pickup & delivery from a no-frills red shack.
49th Street Grill, Bar, & Patio
Casual American restaurant with a bar and outdoor patio.
Kai-Joe's
Upbeat take-out window with outdoor tables, serving up classic tacos with Hawaiian influences.
Koko Cabana
A beachfront restaurant serving seafood.
Pirates Deck
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Oak Island Pub
A pub in Oak Island, NC
Jersey Mike's Subs
New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.
Oki Coffee House
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Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill
Cocktails & American grub served in a waterfront hangout with outdoor tables in the sand.
Lonerider at Oak Island
Enjoy great food, beer, spirits and an amazing view!
Domino's Pizza
Delivery/carryout chain offering a wide range of pizzas & a variety of other dishes & sides.
Provision Company
A family tradition for over 30 years, serving great food and incredible views with southern hospitality on Southport's Waterfront.
Local's Family Diner
Traditional American comfort fare with a Southern flair served from breakfast till dinner.
Insider Tip
"Enjoy the wait. It is worth it. "
Mr. P's Bistro
Mr. P's Bistro offers exceptionally fresh, local seafood and low country cuisine in Southport NC.
Edgewater 122
Edgewater 122 is a waterfront restaurant in Southport, NC, offering locally sourced cuisine, outdoor heated seating, and a kids menu.
What we've noticed
"Great views on the water."
Insider Tip
"Fantastic lobster roll! "
American Fish Company
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Indochine Express Southport
Closed Permanently as 1/2/2026
Frying Pan
Breathtaking views.
Spike's Dairy Bar
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Jumpin' Java Espresso Company
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Joseph's Italian Bistro
Italian cuisine with waterfront views at South Harbour Village. Premier wine, spirits & East Coast sunsets. Private dining available.
Rusty Hooks Dockside Grill
Rusty Hooks Dockside Grill is a waterfront seafood restaurant in Southport, NC, serving fresh local seafood and offering indoor and outdoor seating.
Fizzy Jane's
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Fishy Fishy Cafe
Fishy Fishy Cafe is Southport's Best Waterfront Dining
Moore Street Oyster Bar
Moore Street Oyster Bar is a premier seafood destination in Southport, North Carolina, offering fresh oysters, seafood dishes, and a warm coastal ambiance.
Southport Smoke House
Low-key counter serve dishing up classic BBQ plates & sandwiches in an airy, contemporary setting.
Southport Gourmet and Sushi Bar
Laid-back outlet serving Japanese cooked dishes alongside creative sushi rolls & sashimi.
San Felipe Mexican Restaurant
Open late for when you are
Falcone Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
Italian restaurant and pizzeria serving family-friendly meals.
Castucci's Italian Restaurant
Traditional Italian fare including pasta & classic entrees with wines in a relaxed, cottage setting.
Bagel Dock Express-Southport
A bagel shop with outdoor seating.
Ports of Call
Fine dining restaurant with a globally inspired menu and interior design, serving lunch and dinner with a focus on local and regional ingredients.
Oliver's on the Cape Fear
Elegant restaurant serving upscale New American cuisine & wine in an 18th-century ship chandler.
Fish Factory Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant and bar serving seafood near the waterfront.
Starbucks
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Bojangles
Southern-inspired fast-food chain known for fried chicken & biscuit, plus signature sides.
Taco Bell
Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.
Jersey Mike's Subs
New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.
Cook Out
Branch of a fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.
Mo's Wood Fired Kitchen
Mo's Fire Kitchen specializes in wood-roasted chicken, glazed baby back ribs, grilled mahi-mahi with mango salsa, gourmet-style burgers, and wood-fired pizzas.
Sebby's Pizzeria
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Bambini's Pizzeria
Pizzeria serving Italian cuisine.
McDonald's
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.
Papa John's Pizza
Pizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.
Fat Andy's Burgers
Old-school shack with picnic tables dispensing classics fast foods (burgers, chili dogs & fries).
Calabash Creamery
A family-owned and operated ice cream shop in Calabash, NC, offering homemade ice cream and novelties.
What we've noticed
"Rocking chairs on the porch."
Insider Tip
"Banana pudding and Horchata ice cream!"
Beck's Restaurant
Beck's of Calabash is a Southern scratch kitchen serving locally sourced seafood in Calabash, NC.
What we've noticed
"Early bird deals before 4pm."
Ella's of Calabash
Family-run spot serving locally caught seafood since 1950 in a casual, laid-back setting.