Restaurants in Carolina Beach

“Great BBQ! No fat or gristle and great flavor. It’s beachfront and great view from the deck so a little pricey. Mindy was great server with immediate service. I could eat here everyday!”

“I’ve loved Saltfish on CB for years, but the new owners have really kicked it up to a whole new level. I hate to make it more difficult to get a reservation in this cute little tiki bar, but I gotta sing their praises. The service and food have gone from ‘really good’ to ‘omg I’m gonna dream about this meal forever’. I’m currently obsessed with their scallops- they’re served with a stunning curry sauce, fragrant rice, fresh citrus slaw, and Maduros. It’s a beautiful meal and perfectly executed every time. Last night we got the coconut shrimp app, the scallops and their chicken katsu, and then finished it off with their homemade rum cake with candied pineapple and fresh whipped cream. Everything was just incredible. They’re staffed better than they used to be- service is quick and friendly. Expansive menu of tiki drinks. Definitely recommend reservations even in the off season- it’s a tiny spot with limited seating. 10000/10 definitely recommend this little gem.”

“Delicious sushi for great prices!”

“First food stop on Me and my husband’s Anniversary trip this year and it did not disappoint! So good and will definitely add to our favorites here !”

“Just wow! Stopped by on the way home from beach stay. Amazing biscuits and I’m a biscuit snob! The best bacon too. The portion size was enough for 2! Great hospitality”

“😍Just lovin' on a coastal boil, NC style.”

“The best Golden Mary's ever! Fresh heirloom tomatoes. Great customer service.”

“Love the people and the place. All good things!”

“Truly a MUST stop on the boardwalk! The food, drinks, bartenders, owners and VIEWS are next level! Ya gotta see the rooftop and have one of the best frozen drinks on the island! 🏝️”

“Great service, stylish decor, awesome food & stellar martinis. Try the surf board appetizer & the key lime pie martini”

“This was our first time eating at Kate’s. We’ve walked by here several times but never had the chance to stop. So glad we did. The fall special, apple cinnamon pancakes were delicious”

“I hadn't been back to the Pelican in over a decade before popping in this Christmas Day. It's a rough day for my family and we couldn't have asked for a kinder, sweeter, or friendlier group of locals. The Pelican family went out if it's way to make us feel loved and welcome, to the point of tears. It's a memory that will stay in my mind as among the truest examples of the Christmas spirit I have ever experienced. Thank you 💚”

“Went for a 10K run right before stopping by on my way out of town - 10/10. Staff was welcoming and acknowledged me immediately upon entering.

Their selections are great and they even have the menu of what is “off top” surrounding the ceiling. A+”

“The best salads and burgers!💕”

“I’ve always enjoyed eating here and always will, but the lady spilled a whole glass of tea in my girlfriends lap, which was ok, it was an accident… But they didn’t even offer to take anything off the price which was disappointing… I’ll still go eat here but I was let down from this incident”

“Amazing gelato and coffees! Super cute spot inside and friendly service!”

“Hands down the best ice cream we've had! From ages 10 to 40, we all agreed!”

“The young lady There tonight (09-01) was great. Friendly and quick service. Hotdogs were great , our first time trying and our family was definitely pleased. Whenever we are back this way we will definitely stop by. Thanks 😊”

“Had the pleasure of dining at the Sandspur while we were visiting last week!!! Made sure to check them out again & again could not get enough of the delicious food, they have bands that play on their outdoor area on Friday nights which was really fun, we enjoyed our visit and will plan on visiting again soon!”

“Had a wonderful dinner there last night 5star across the board.”

“I was in Carolina beach for a business trip and stumbled upon Malama for breakfast. All I can say is WOW! The best coffee I have ever had and I'm a coffee snob. LOL. I also had the avocado toast and it was the bomb!! Now if I can just convince them to open a store here in Charlotte NC.”

“Outstanding place! The French Toast Club (I think that's what it was called) was HEAVENLY!!! I can't believe I haven't been here before with as many trips to this beach as I've had. Will DEFINITELY be my new regular breakfast joint!”

“Excellent service and very good food. Great location in walking distance from amusement park. Second time and plan to go again!”

“our favorite place to eat on the island ❤️”

“Found me a new place i love at Carolina Beach the food was good and the staff where friendly!”

“Just a walk up hole in the wall. The two servers that were working were very helpful and extremely personable. We had the butter pecan ice cream and the blueberry cheesecake ice cream. Both were delicious. We then could not resist the funnel cake that they drizzled with chocolate and peanut butter sauce and topped with whipped cream! A definite must go!!”

“Not right on the ocean, but Brunches in Carolina Beach has the best view—because Kat is behind the bar! 🌞🍹 I stopped in early for a $2.95 mimosa and a fresh seafood protein bowl (yes, breakfast goals 💯). Kat was not only super knowledgeable about the menu, but also shared awesome insight on local history and things to check out around town. She made my morning! Highly recommend—especially if Kat’s working! 💛 #CarolinaBeach #BrunchVibes #SupportLocal”

“My boys and I had dinner here on Saturday after the music festival. There was a short 15-minute wait to get a table, but it was well worth the wait. Our server was wonderful, and on top of everything. We never had to ask for anything, and refills were on the table before we were out. The food was amazing, the atmosphere was fun and welcoming, and the raspberry margaritas are the best I've ever had. Definitely going back on my next trip! Best meal we had on the Island this weekend!”

“Ordered the barnyard dinner for my family (whole chicken, BBQ, choice of 2 sides and either rolls or hush puppies). We had the fried okra, macaroni salad and of course the hush puppies. Everything was delicious. Consistently excellent food. Staff were very professional and friendly.”

“10/10 recommend! My kids and I went here when leaving the beach! The ice cream is amazing! There are man selections. We also bought rock candy and fudge! The fudge selection is amazing as well!”

“Smelled like heaven as soon as we walked in! The garlic knots were calling my name. Everything my husband, daughter and I had was SO GOOD! We got the garlic knots, buffalo ck pizza, bbq ck pizza and pepperoni, the crust was just perfect and their ranch tasted homemade!”

“Always delivers great food and service. Reasonable prices and looks out for all of the locals year around. Our #1 choice for chilling with good folk!”

“Rickety pier. Bare bones tiki bar. Perfect.
Staff was friendly and accommodating. View was great. And parking was free.
The end of the pier is in disrepair, but there is still plenty to hang out on.
Nice stop. Well worth the trip.”

“My husband and I stopped in yesterday for a beer. We totally enjoyed our time spent there. We were in town on vacation and the workers made us feel very welcome. We met several people and enjoyed more than the one beer we had planned to get. This place is awesome, with lots of draft beer, cans and bottles, different wines, and delicious coffee. I didn't try the coffee but a couple different customers said it was great. If we make it back to this area on another vacation you can bet we'll be found there. Highly reccomend!”

“It’s gorgeous here and the drinks were amazing but they don’t have a fryer which means nothing fried even though they had mozzarella sticks on the menu. Overall it was amazing just wish they could make mozzarella sticks here.”

“Cheap drinks, great music and fast bartenders”

“Very unique atmosphere, great vibes. Came here 7.5 years ago and made a sort of life-changing, pivotal, whim-decision in this bar while drunk (don’t normally recommend doing that, but it worked out for the better, for me!), so I had to come back and visit again.”

“Great slice on the beach! We picked up a couple of slices last night and the guy said 'See you tomorrow!'

We're going back tonight. Great food and people. That's perfect.”

“This is the absolute best Chinese restaurant in town. They are so sweet and really are just amazing to their customers. I will never eat at another Chinese place just because their food is always fresh and amazing and the customer service is always too notch!!!!! I wish I could rate this place higher. If anybody wrote something negative it's because they are karens and probably were rude people to begin with.”

“Delicious. Food came out quickly. Server with the dreads could be more attentive. Two out of three diners were out of drink for half their meal. Still waiting for that plastic fork to eat my leftovers in our hotel room.”

“During our vacation this was our breakfast spot! Food was delicious, very clean, homey, cozy atmosphere with excellent service. The best grits! 5 stars! Will definitely be back when next visiting the beach! 🌊🏝️”

“It was my first time eating there for lunch and there Ruben was the best I have eaten around NC. It's a must try.”

“This is one of my favorite spots to grab a bite on the Island. The menu is awesome. I highly recommend that you stop in and try the new Wild Ranch Wing Sauce. In my opinion, it is the best around. The staff is very friendly and always makes it a top notch experience. Keep up the good work Pop’s!”

“Oysters, shrimp, lobster rolls and cold beer! All delicious and wait staff friendly! Enjoyed ourselves!”

“My hubby and myself been to SeaWitch a couple times and I’ll say the experience was great and both times Amber was our bartender and she’s absolutely amazing! Definitely suggest this bar to everyone! And again thank you Amber for the great service!!!!”

“Jasmine was very kind and made sure that we were taken care of throughout the meal. Good food and atmosphere.”

“always good time with deaf events at Micheal seafood after the beach we been hosting 8 years in row 2nd Saturday of August. abd with my family 14 yrs Christmas eve and brunch love the owner sweet lady definitely 5 star.🧡”

“Really well made latte, the barista definitely knows what they're doing! And the breakfast was great too, perfect over easy eggs, great whole wheat toast and the home fries are really well seasoned and crunchy. Would definitely have breakfast here again.

Wheelchair accessibility: Part of the Courtyard hotel which is very wheelchair accessible (they even have lifts to get in and out of the pools).”

“Various homemade & fresh tasty sweets.The fudge is awesome & products are reasonably priced.”

“Cool bar, best bar atmosphere I’ve experienced on the boardwalk. Bands are pretty good. Major annoyance though is that they are cash only, that’s really inconvenient.”

“I’ve visited Majik Beanz several times over the past five years and love the local vibe and its convenient location. But the downside of many local coffee cafes is staff not having or not following proven recipes. With MB I have found a couple of times a staff member was either clueless or free-styled their chai latte recipe with the end result being an undrinkable beverage. I love supporting locally owned coffee shops and will visit MB again but please train all new staff members on recipes.”

“The food was good!!! Service was wonderful!!!”

“This was about a 10 minute walk from our Carolina Beach condo rental at Sands V. Very easy to get to if you're staying anywhere on the oceanfront.

We had a full moon the night we ate here so the atmosphere was perfect. I didn't care for my lemonade or mahi sandwich, but my wife's fish tacos were great. And the fries were perfect. Also liked my son's chicken tenders -- really easy to share.

The best views will be from the Tiki Bar. But anywhere on the deck is perfect.”

“Service great, food just OK. The restaurant is small, and the bartender covers the table service as well. Everything was hot and served together. I had the teryaki chicken with pineapple, and while the chicken breast was cooked well, it really would have benefited from a marinade or dry spice rub, as it was cooked, rather than the pineapple slice and sauce just put on top... Zero depth of flavor. My wife had salmon and. said the flavor was good. While I wouldn't seek out Olde Salty as a destination restaurant, I would eat here again in a pinch.”

“Food is great, multiple menu options, & reasonably priced. #eatlocal”

“This gem of a taco place happened to be right down the road from our Airbnb. Everything we ordered came super fast. Everything was fresh and delicious. Had a large list of restaurants to try while in Carolina beach for 5 days but had to make a second stop at Nollie’s. Spicy margs and the mahi mahi tacos were so good! My wife loved the “Full Monty” with different queso and salsa/pico dips and chips. Loved everything about this place!”

“Great food we got lobster roll and tacos fries food was fantastic our waiter was great bit hot inside but that was no biggy”

“Karaoke is the best. 9-1. DJ Veronica is amazing. Bartenders are very attentive. Everyone is there to have fun. Sometimes the local drunks can get out of hand but, the bouncers are great.”

“Awesome entertainment, views, and food!”

“Awesome place! Been coming here for several years!”

“we ordered a large pie garlic knots and salad and were very pleased. the garlic knots are massive and the pizza was full of flavor. one of the only places in ten days of eating out that has fresh greens in the salad so props for that”

“Vinny’s is our go to for pizza on the island. Kori and her team are always on point!”