31 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.“

“We took our little girl Jules because they share the same name! Greg food and fun!!“

“Absolutely delicious and they do all the work! Highly recommended!“

“My husband and I recently had our wedding catered by Oak Island Outer Banks Boil Company. We could not have been more pleased! Josh was a dream to work with, was attentive to all of our requests and even worked to make sure that we stayed within our budget. The food was delicious, he was friendly and outgoing with our guests, and he even pitched in a hand to clean up at the end which was completely above and beyond! Can’t wait to work with them again. Don’t hesitate to hire them for your next event! Jennifer and Matt. 🦀💍👰🏼‍♀️❤️“

“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 .“

“We made reservations, which is definitely for the best during tourist season and likely all year. The table wasn't quite ready, so we grabbed drinks at the bar and they noted our reservation in order to add to that bill. The bartenders were friendly and working fast. All the food was delicious and our waitress did a wonderful job.“

“Fishy Fish Cafe was awesome! The food was seriously amazing—super fresh and packed with flavor. The vibe was laid-back, and the staff was super friendly, making the whole experience even better. If you’re around South Point, definitely check this place out. Highly recommend for anyone craving great seafood and a chill spot. Five stars for sure!“

“As a lifelong fan of Calabash style seafood (with deviled crab as my favorite) I tried the crab cake sandwich and potato salad. Fabulous! You're going to wait, but it's worth it. And this is waterfront, so enjoy the scenery while you wait for a table. With the alcohol, not as kid-friendly as it could be, but not terrible either. Would be great if they could figure out a takeout process. Friendly fast service. Delicious food. Beautiful setting. Will be back!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“My husband and I were recommended this place by a local bartender. We were very impressed and left feeling very full and satisfied!“

“Great atmosphere and service!“

“Jack Mackeral's is one of our Island favorites!!!😍“

“Excellent food and views! Very nice staff!“

“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.“

“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!!“

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

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

“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.“

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

“Delicious Fried Flounder!!! What great portions! Kate was our server she was nothing short of fabulous! Excellent service and very friendly“

“Great food…great drinks…fast and friendly service with a killer view!“

“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.“

“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!!“

“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.“

“Waitress was fantastic! On the beach so the view was Great! Food was cooked to perfection and tasted the same!! Would recommend and will definitely be back!!“

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