25 Best American Restaurants near Bald Head Island

“An agreeable place for lunch. A small menu with a versatile variety. I enjoyed the flounder basket. This came with a fair sized fillet. I opted for the batter dipped over the breaded and fried. This was accompanied by some delicious crispy fries and a tasty portion of Cole slaw. A nicely prepared meal for lunch. Our waitress Angela was exuberant with a great sense of humor. Overall a good recommendation from the boys at the turtle conservatory. So a shout out and thank you to them also.

Dietary restrictions: Not the healthiest choice. Good for a cheat day.

Wheelchair accessibility: Street level. No automatic doors.“

“I feel the need to review this place since I had suspicions, but then they were false because it was actually good, and other websites like Yelp and TripAdvisor may not tell you to go there. Horizons is a great/good seafood restaurant located in the Bald Head Island Club. I love the golf carts, and good thing they had a parking space for them- which was meant to keep them from being too hot since it was covered by a roof. The elevator is very unique: you step in one one side, and you go out the other once you're there. Originally I thought it'd be like the sign on the front (that kind of restaurants judging from it), but it wasn't. It looked better than that. We sat outside with a party of 7, and our server was the myth, the (wo)man, the legend: Taylor. She was very nice and lightened the atmosphere for us. Whenever it was too sunny, she didn't mind the whole switching the entire seating of the table around kind of thing. She is very comical, too. Anyways, for appetizers, our table got the Crab Dip and a Pub Pretzel. I do not know what was in that crab dip (except crab), but HOLY SMOKES THAT WAS INCREDIBLE. It reminded me of some other dish, and I loved it. Pretzel was also good. For entrees, our table ordered 2 things of chicken tenders, buffalo wings, a caesar salad (maybe a different one), a Cape Fear burger, the shrimp or scallop risotto (i couldn't remember since I'm writing this the day after the meal), and the pan-seared Halibut. The food was good, but not amazing. For Bald Head standards, I'll give this a 5 star. For my regular standards, I'll give it a 4.
Also, I believe the seagulls raided some table at the far back. Although that happened, it was pretty funny to me.“

“We have dined here many times and were blown away every single time! Chef Jon Spencer’s creative menu does not disappoint! The excellent service we always receive is the icing on the cake. If you have not had the privilege of eating at this fine establishment I highly encourage you to get a reservation and give it a try. You won’t be sorry! Five stars is not enough!!!!!!“

“Delicious, quality meal, sweet potato fries were amazing!“

“I have been a big fan of Mo’s Pizza for years. Today I tried some other menu options and was completely blown away. The pasta and marinara are excellent. The vegetables are well prepared and fresh. They are not heavily sauced but rely on their natural flavor. The roasted potatoes were exceptional. Service was very friendly, prompt and professional. A real plus is being able to get a first rate meal without having to sit in traffic for an hour. Plenty of free parking more bonus points! Highly recommended!“

“Hands down the best restaurant in Brunswick County! The food is consistently spectacular, and I love how the menu is always evolving — it keeps things exciting and fresh. It’s refreshing to dine somewhere that truly values creativity. The drinks are expertly crafted, and the desserts are absolutely out of this world. We come here all the time, and the staff is hands-down the friendliest and most attentive we’ve ever encountered. An all-around amazing experience every single visit!“

“One of the highlights of my annual trip to the beach. My kids have fallen in love with Eric’s- the Mickey Mouse pancakes, the best breakfast sandwich south of the Mason-Dixon, and Eric’s ability to remember our family after 6-12 month absences will keep us coming through the door forever.“

“Excellent service and food. Always recommend.“

“We used Cape Fear Boil Company for our Daughter’s Graduation Party! Food was excellent and fresh, the young guy that’s cooked it was very professional and prompt! Best thing we didn’t even have to leave the house or wait for a table! Will definitely be using this Company next summer!“

“Fun place to drink and socialize“

“Love the ribs and fries! It was beautiful to wait and eat outside at sunset. When traveling here make sure you take the correct route into the st James area. When we traveled here we could not enter certain gates and had to find the main entrance. Kids meal was excellent. The prices were very affordable and very reasonable for the quality and amount of food!“

“I had the Chorizo scrambler just now. On a scale of 1 to 10...it's a 50!!!! This is the best breakfast I have ever had, anywhere. DELICIOUS just doesn't say enough. Michelle has been my waitress.“

“The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. They have an excellent variety and everything we tried was delicious. Will be back later this week for sandwiches and to stock up on scrumptious cheese.“

“Went in on a crowded Friday and every customer had a smile on their face. The employees were all running back and forth and having fun. I felt genuinely cared about and they took an interest in me while checking out my order. My food was absolutely incredible. Definitely coming here next time I visit oak island. Wonderful place. A small part of new york now loves oak island sub shop“

“Everything was amazing!! Great service! The food was so flavor packed!! The cucumber salad was omg delicious!!! Thank you for the great lunch! Will be back for dinner and drinks soon!!“

“I never miss a chance to eat at Little Bit's at Oak Island for the best burger. Get it Bit's way, or how ever you want it. Had a 100 score from Health Department. It is clean, fast, great service and fun to watch them make this great food. Sit at the counter, it's a great show.“

“Great experience! Bob and his team are awesome. We always look forward to our visit when in town!“

“My husband and I ate here on Thursday night, both had the ribeye. It was so good and so was our waitress. We went back Friday night, I had the shrimp and he had the unicorn fish, all was good. We had a young guy for our waiter, he had such a great personality, all smiles and polite.“

“The food, Martini's, and staff are exceptional. Freddie's is always 5 Stars.“

“Traveling south on ICW one of nicest and friendliest people.“

“Great atmosphere and service!“

“First time there from SC yesterday and the service was great and the food was delicious Will return!! Great prices for value of food!!!“

“Very friendly good food nice people“

“Our meal from The Lazy Turtle this weekend was delicious as always! The fried shrimp, crab cakes & oysters were all great. Howie took our order, and was very friendly, as always. Don’t miss the “Boom Boom” sauce!“

“Stopped in today and enjoyed lunch outside. They were very busy but Tammy made sure we were well taken care of!“