Restaurants near Boiling Spring Lakes

“This is such a little hidden Gem!!!!!!’ I’m giving 5 stars because I can’t give 10!!!! Nichole our server was so awesome!!! She made menu suggestions and overall just a complete joy to do business with. We are from out of state and truly enjoyed the food and OUTSTANDING service we received!!! Whoever is doing the cooking keep up the amazing work!!!! We will for sure be back to dine before we head out of town!”

“Lunch today at 11:00 great service.Ordered the Pattie melt, burger in sour dough bread with grilled onions. Wow delicious and best burger I’ve had in years. Will order this ”

“I wish I could give more than 5 stars. This was such an amazing fun dinner with family!! The flavor is unbelievable!! So easy to make and quick easy cleanup!! So excited to have again!!”

“The food was quite good, though a tad expensive. Service was slow and inattentive but very friendly. The atmosphere was too loud to talk comfortably. 4/5 overall. I would go back.”

“Came in at 8 on a Sunday evening and Kali was super sweet and helpful! The ice cream is heavenly and the cake donuts are so good! Lots of flavors in both to choose from! Definitely a must each time we come to the island!”

“WARNING: Do not get a dozen of the croissants without a solid plan to offload them or before you know it you'll have eaten like 5 of them like I did and now I need a gym membership and oh god what is happening to my life”

“We’re big fans of this place and visit regularly when we’re in town. In all my. years on this planet, I have never had better cookies and cream ice cream. And I’ve had a lot of cookies and cream ice cream in my life. There were tons of Oreos, and they were actually still crispy. Not soggy as is typical. When they say fresh-made, they mean it!! Chef’s kiss for John & Lil’s. Seriously.”

“Great lunch sitting outside on a beautiful day. Good menu selection. Nice service too, the owner perhaps? Dog friendly, outside at least. Too bad we're not local!”

“My husband and I are here for the first time and it was the best decision!! The food was amazing, the crab dip and crab cakes are highly recommended. My husband had the fresh catch of the day. He said it was the best fish he had ever had.”

“As a local, we have our choice of places for fresh seafood, and Outerbanks Boil Company is by far a favorite.The food is amazing, the boil is simple to prepare and the servings are generous!”

“This was our first trip out here to BSL and we finally stopped in for a drink! I was surprised that they offered a flavored Matcha Tea Latte, PEACH! So good! My wife got the 50 lakes latte and loved it!Thank you guys for the great experience!Dietary restrictions: They have some gluten free snacks.Kid-friendliness: The outside seating is somewhat gated so it’s super easy to let the kids walk around.”

“This spot has been on list to try for a while now and I finally got the chance to stop in. It was totally worth the wait. We were greeted with a friendly smile and a warm welcome. I was given a menu but I asked what was a favorite vegan dish. I decided on the owner’s favorite the ramen noodle dish with tofu. This is a ramen dish without a broth and it served with a white creamy goodness sauce!!! They offer a peanut sauce as well but I went with a ginger sauce. To topIt off I got the coconut cake with the blood orange filling…there are literally no words ?…I’m speechless and so happy with my dinner!!!!My expectations were far exceeded!!! The food was outstanding!!! Service was WOW!!!Not that it really matters but the bathroom wallpaper was adorable too.”

“Quality and healthy ingredients all cooked to order. New go to place for breakfast and lunch. Super friendly people complete the experience. If you are in the area, you owe it to yourself to try this place out.”

“This is THE place to your barbeque fix! The main entrées and the sides are always on-point. Before you leave, be sure to hit up their Sauce Bar to gather all the sauces and pickles and hots you need. Oh--and be sure to get a large banana pudding (or two) plus a medium cobbler of the day. You'll thank me forever!”

“Where do I start?! The moment you step in the door you know it will be an experience. Start with oysters on the half shell, she crab soup, and then filet and lobster. We ended with apple bread pudding alamode. Off the charts amazing! Friendly service!”

“If you let me give more stars I would this place is amazing Eric is one of the sweetest nicest guys he helps you if you're hungry and he makes some of the best food I've ever had thank ”

“Such a fun place to check out when visiting the area! The gelato flights are so much fun, and a very unique experience. There are plenty of wine and bear options, and the outdoor patio area is great to sit, hang out, and listen to live music.”

“Google, you guys gotta fix this. You’re missing two categories. Cleanliness & Pricing. Get it together guys, get it together.? Anyway, I give this restaurant five stars in 5 categories for five reasons. Great food for one. Good atmosphere for two. Good customer services for three. Cleanliness for Four. And pricing for Five. So all in all, Little Bits Grill gets 25⭐️’s. Can’t go wrong here. Definitely a taste of southern. And the burgers are very healthy. Just good everything all the way around. And I’m a healthy guy(tummy wise!), and I can really put it down, but I was just barely able to finish my meal… But do you see this burger though?Wheelchair accessibility: Definitely wheel chair accessible.”

“Oreo Mud Pie Cookies and Cream. Oh so good! This Jeremiah's is such a bright and happy place. It's a really clean establishment. The customer service gets an A+It was very refreshing to actually experience such a joyfull staff.This is by far my favorite location.- Keecha AParking: Very convenient parking. The outdoor seating was also an option. This is definitely a place that's comfortable for a large group event, as well as an outing with the family.”

“The breakfast is delicious. I usually get their omelette, and it is so fluffy. This is the best place to have breakfast on the island.Vegetarian options: The vegetable omelette is delicious. It has tomatoes, onions, peppers, mushrooms, and cheese. They do have salads, vegetables, and fish.Parking: There are more parking spaces since the lot was re-done.Kid-friendliness: It is kid-friendly, because it's a family environment restaurant. There are menu choices for kids.”

“We enjoyed a delicious dinner with a gorgeous view. Our server Cathy was very attentive and we enjoyed talking with her! She was very knowledgeable of the food and area”

“Best BBQ and hushpuppies EVER! Wish this place wasn’t five hours from me, but when I visit Oak Island it will definitely be my go too. Highly recommend. You won’t be disappointed and you definitely won’t leave hungry.”

“Wonderful French onion soup on the menu and it was flavor dense with amazing rye sourdough croutons.. we try to try something different every time we go because everything is so wonderful .. And the service is always great. Love both Carl amd Carolina. Thanks Southern for taking such good care of us.”

“Great tasting cheeseburger & fries. Food was cooked and delivered perfectly. Service great, prices reasonable, overall atmosphere welcoming. I would highly recommend.”

“Michelle and Lindsay were the people that waited on me. The food was delicious and even though the place was crowded and people were waiting, my food was presented hot and they kept the coffee coming. I'm retired military and I know what a good team looks like and they have that here. Michelle Gardner and Lindsay Hamilton should be awarded and commended for great customer service.”

“Dinner after the movie. It's been quite a while since we were here. Still great food and service. Relaxing atmosphere even with a full house. I had to try the lasagna again, and it was better than I remembered. Wifey went with veal and loved it. Definitely recommend reservations.”

“If you’re looking for fresh seafood and unbelievable atmosphere on the water, this is the place. Got the 1/2lb of shrimp and conch fritters, both were perfectly done - the shrimp was well seasoned with excellent sauces and the fritters were soft, spongy, crispy, with big chunks of conch. The waitstaff were also super nice. If you want no-frills delicious seafood I would recommend this place over some of the more tourist-focused spots around the pier.”

“Great spot for some quick drinks/apps or dinner! Friendly staff, location is on point and views are ??Abby the bartender is super knowledgeable and friendly. Host’s/hostess are great as well. Highly ”

“I ordered the grit bowl, and it was loaded with great fillings! The orange juice tasted very fresh, and was a big glass! The Chef delivered our food, and even filled out glasses, which made the experience very personal and memorable! Everyone was super nice, I will go back!”

“The subs here are always pretty good and I enjoy their salads. One of the few places with a good salad on/around the island. It can take a while to get your food though so ordering online in advance could be helpful.”