26 Best Seafood Restaurants near Bald Head Island

“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.“

“There's nothing low about this country boil, it is all high caliber. I ordered a sample of all they offered and everything was fresh. Even the andouille sausage's spicy flavor was a pleasant surprise. Quantities were ample. Condiments were provided. Their boil seasoning is steps above Old Bay, with a slight kick depending on how much you use. I utilized their suggestion to use their signature brew for the boiling. On the subject of brews, I partnered this feast with their popular and equally flavorful Taco Life Mexican style lager. On top of everything mentioned, I now have a souvenir bucket in remembrance of a great meal.“

“Lynn did an amazing job cooking for us @ Oak Island very courteous, friendly and made the whole experience very easy and enjoyable! 10 out of 10! We had 13 ppl with 9 lbs of crablegs and 10 adult portions and had a handful of shrimp and fixings left 0 crablegs left 😃 highly recommend!“

“Celebrated New Year's Eve with a set Dinner here. Staff was both Friendly and Professional. Top Notch Experience coupled with the quaint and charming feel of Southport. Food was extraordinary. We ordered appetizers, salads and three different main entree options and each one was cooked and flavored to perfection. When in Southport, don't miss this out on this exceptional dining experience!“

“Great service, atmosphere, and food. Our waitress was lovely and gave us excellent drink recommendations—we went with the Fishy Margarita and the Blueberry Hill Martini, and both were fantastic. The fish was incredibly fresh and full of flavor. Beyond the superb food and service, the atmosphere truly stood out. We had an amazing view of the marina and the sunset, which made the experience even more special. I couldn’t recommend this place enough!“

“Have lived down here for 5 years. This is the first time we came to Oliver's, and we were not disappointed.! The food was amazing. The server jacqueline, really hustled and bustled with a smile on her face and very, very sweet! My husband is a diabetic and also on dialysis, and has to watch his intake on certain things. And they did his French fries without salt, like we asked, and instead of frying the catfish, he baked it . If I could give jacqueline, a higher than 5 stars. I would .“

“Tranquil Harbor is one of our go-to places to eat on the island. We love that we can make a reservation since many places don’t take them. The salmon is incredibly good as is pretty much everything we’ve ever ordered. I’m a super particular person when it comes to restaurant food so you better believe if I’m a repeat customer (dozens of times over), it must be good. Bonus is we have some in our family with sensitive tummies and if anything had ever been off as far as freshness, their guts would’ve let us know. No issues at all. Also we adore the bartender whose name escapes me at the moment. She makes a mean martini and is always friendly and fun.“

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

“This is absolutely my favorite restaurant in Brunswick County. The location, atmosphere, exceptional waitresses and waiters and the best menu. I'm an hour away or I would be there more often. For the old lady birthdays celebrations The Rusty Hook is my go to. Will be the this Sunday and cannot wait. Never disappointed.“

“We make going to Swain’s a must do when we vacation at Oak Island. Sometime twice. The Shrimp and Grits are spectacular. The homemade potato chips with ranch dressing is the perfect way to start the meal. The blackened scallops melt in your mouth and explode with flavor. And all of the desserts are over the top. It’s the best place to dine on seafood on the island. You won’t regret it.“

“We have had dinner there twice in the last two weeks. It was delicious! No problems. Great service. And the special last night was prime rib....for $22.00! What a bargain. We love to eat there. Seafood platters are a bargain too!“

“Great atmosphere and service!“

“Amazing shrimp and grits. Friendly staff and nice vibes.“

“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!“

“Best restaurant on the island for breakfast hands down! Love having a morning mimosas and some eggs and bacon then walking on the pier afterwards.“

“First time there and thought everything was wonderful! Our waiter Marcuese was the best and the food was delicious! Definitely going back.“

“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!!“

“Need an On-Line order system for take out. Getting through by phone is difficult. I guess it depends on how busy.“

“Best lightly fried seafood on island. Hands down owner one of the kindest I have met“

“We love to stop here while in O.I. The veggie omelet is my favorite and they make the best grits. Great service and food. Put on your list while here.“

“I have been buying food here for the last couple of weeks. The food is delicious, the amount is generous and the price is reasonable. I have been ordering the food to go. So, I can't give an opinion about the atmosphere. If you live in the area, I encourage you to support local businesses like this one. They serve an important role in the local economy and the dinamic of the workforce. Keep up the good work Taste of China.“

“Food was great, best quesadillas ever. Guacamole was fresh! Very friendly atmosphere and great service. Abbey and Luis were great. Thank you for a wonderful meal.“

“I think the place is great .. Very good food and reasonable priced ... wait staff has always been very accommodating to our needs and bar tenders are awesome... weekends are always hopping ...“

“We ate here last night. The Tuscan chicken was fantastic! The sauce, meatballs, calamari & cheesecake was delicious. Andre our server is professional, personable, attentive & one of the best servers I have had & we eat out a lot. Kudos!!“

“We came from Indiana and were looking for a night ocean front place to eat with the family so we came here and it was AMAZING! The food, staff, management, and regulars were all very nice and wonderful.“

“Wasn't our 1st vist but was absolutely the most fun and entertaining! Our server was "Turtle" and she was too notch PHENOMENAL! Attention to detail, conversation, informed us if the Wednesday night specials because if what my boyfriend ordered tonight! THAT is a great server! Food, peel and eat hit shrimp where great (per my boyfriend) His wings were spicy like he liked them! My Calabash shrimp plate was FULL of shrimp and I loved the slaw!!“