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A family-owned and operated ice cream shop in Calabash, NC, offering homemade ice cream and novelties.

A family tradition for over 30 years, serving great food and incredible views with southern hospitality on Southport's Waterfront.

Homemade and lots of flavors

Mr. P's Bistro offers exceptionally fresh, local seafood and low country cuisine in Southport NC.

Restaurant serving seafood and American cuisine with waterfront and outdoor dining options.

A must-go destination for lunch, voted as one of the best burger restaurants on the Island.

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.

Traditional American comfort fare with a Southern flair served from breakfast till dinner.

Edgewater 122 is a waterfront restaurant in Southport, NC, offering locally sourced cuisine, outdoor heated seating, and a kids menu.

Bob's Dogs is a hot dog restaurant located in Oak Island, NC, offering a variety of hot dogs, burgers, and sandwiches.

Beck's of Calabash is a Southern scratch kitchen serving locally sourced seafood in Calabash, NC.

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Old-school counter-&-booth eatery serving traditional American meals, including all-day breakfast.

OKI Scoop Shop & Donuts offers custom donuts, ultra-premium ice cream, locally roasted coffee, and a convenient drive-thru.

A coffee shop serving espresso and breakfast items.

Italian cuisine with waterfront views at South Harbour Village. Premier wine, spirits & East Coast sunsets. Private dining available.

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Oak Island Sub Shop offers a variety of subs, sandwiches, wraps, and salads made with freshly baked bread and in-house ingredients.

Breakfast restaurant serving morning meals.

Award-winning BBQ House offering hickory-smoked BBQ, homemade sauces, and sides, with multiple locations in Oak Island, Myrtle Beach, and Surfside.

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.

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Swain Seafood Shack is a family run restaurant that utilizes fresh local seafood, offers Italian inspired dishes, and homemade desserts!

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Soft-serve ice cream & signature shakes top the menu at this classic burger & fries fast-food chain.

Breathtaking views.

Rusty Hooks Dockside Grill is a waterfront seafood restaurant in Southport, NC, serving fresh local seafood and offering indoor and outdoor seating.

Seaside Mermaid offers locally roasted coffee, ice cream, desserts, and outdoor seating.

You chill, we grill

Oak Island's only ocean front restaurant featuring fine steaks & fresh seafood served in a casual ambiance.

Low-key counter serve dishing up classic BBQ plates & sandwiches in an airy, contemporary setting.

New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

Moore Street Oyster Bar is a premier seafood destination in Southport, North Carolina, offering fresh oysters, seafood dishes, and a warm coastal ambiance.

Open late for when you are

Traditional Italian fare including pasta & classic entrees with wines in a relaxed, cottage setting.

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.

Pizzeria serving Italian cuisine.

Fishy Fishy Cafe is Southport's Best Waterfront Dining

A beachfront restaurant serving seafood.

Elegant restaurant serving upscale New American cuisine & wine in an 18th-century ship chandler.

New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

Laid-back outlet serving Japanese cooked dishes alongside creative sushi rolls & sashimi.

Cash-only eatery supplying standard pizzas for pickup & delivery from a no-frills red shack.

Nacho Mamma's Tacos offers online ordering and a variety of tacos and other Mexican dishes.

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Fine dining restaurant with a globally inspired menu and interior design, serving lunch and dinner with a focus on local and regional ingredients.

A pub in Oak Island, NC

Restaurant and bar serving seafood near the waterfront.

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Italian restaurant and pizzeria serving family-friendly meals.

Casual American restaurant with a bar and outdoor patio.

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Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

Branch of a fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.

Southern-inspired fast-food chain known for fried chicken & biscuit, plus signature sides.

Cocktails & American grub served in a waterfront hangout with outdoor tables in the sand.

Pizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.

Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.

Old-school shack with picnic tables dispensing classics fast foods (burgers, chili dogs & fries).

Enjoy great food, beer, spirits and an amazing view!

Delivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.