Restaurants in Carolina Beach

“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”

“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!”

“Great burgers and fries (& local craft beer)! Will definitely be back!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“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!”

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

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

“We had an excellent breakfast at Kate's Pancake House on May 4, 25. The two of us had eggs, bacon, sausage, grits, toast, and 1/2 of a Belgian waffle, 2 teas, and coffee. + tip=$54”

“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! 🏝️”

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

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

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

“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+”

“Yummy food !!!! Was here visiting and will definitely be back !”

“We've been to the Carolina Beach Boardwalk so many times but never stopped in to try the gelato. SO glad I stopped in this time. The young lady working the counter was so friendly, she greeted me as soon as I walked in the door. The store is bright and clean, they have items/souvenirs for sale. The gelato is beautifully displayed and the flavors are clearly marked. They offer gluten-free, dairy-free and sugar-free options. I chose the chocolate oreo for myself and the sugar-free strawberry cream for my husband. I was taking the gelato back to our rental unit, so she offered full-size spoons or tasting-size spoons and napkins, and asked if I needed an insulated bag. The gelato was smooth, creamy and delicious. We will definitely stop back in again on our next trip to CB.”

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

“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.”

“Wonderful vibe to the place , friendly , quick service, great menu”

“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!”

“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!!”

“My husband and I were celebrating our 18th year anniversary and we randomly picked this restaurant because it was close to the house. We were not disappointed. When we got there we had to wait a bit for our table but had so much fen meeting and chatting with the hostess and one of the waitresses. I forgot how nice the people of NC are considering we come from DC and the service was TOP NOTCH. They were out of mozzarella sticks that night but we got the bang bang shrimp and it was delicious. The Pear Martinis were delicious and refreshing. Not sure if I remembered the waitress’s name but she was fun inviting and on her A game. When we left the waitress gave us a card and when I got home and opened it was so touched by the fact that everyone had signed it. Needless to say we closed out the place that night and the following night went back because the experience was so nice. The next night they remembered us and we known as the favorite couple. Made our weekend special. The girls and staff and amazing.”

“We come down once a year and we have e now found our new favorite place for dessert! Staff is impeccable and we were not disappointed at either of our interactions.”

“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!”

“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!”

“Cheap drinks, great music and fast bartenders”

“Every year we come down to Kure this is our favorite place to eat everyone is so kind and y’all have the best food !!”

“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! 🌊🏝️”

“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”

“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.”

“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!”

“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.”

“Ordered take out Christmas Eve! They were very busy but right on time for pick up! Friendly as well! The food was very good! We ordered a lot and everything from the eggrolls to the Lo mein , fried rice, and the beef and broccoli was delicious! Definitely coming back! My only complaint is Wish they delivered !”

“The food is so good and the staff is awesome!!”

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

“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!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.🧡”

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

“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.”

“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!”

“Haven’t been able to stop by here in a long time - probably two years at least. Nothing has changed in the best way possible. Phenomenal coffee, warm and welcoming staff, comfy place to hang out, and there is cool art work, jewelry, and other items for sale. The owner is behind the counter regularly. She is kind, and funny, and she makes the best coffee I’ve had in NC. Highly recommend!”

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

“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.”

“I ordered the bacon wrapped shrimp burrio and it was the best dish ive had at any mexican restaraunt.”

“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!”

“Decent food & friendly staff, but not enough servers (only one for the entire place).

We had fried mushrooms, tacos, and fried grouper, which were all good, just not great. For instance, the fish was a bit too salty, and the coleslaw served with both was very basic (cabbage, sauce).

Our waitress/bartender/cashier (like a one woman show) was on the ball and hustling, so if I were just rating her, she'd get 5stars+... However, since she was spread so thin, we had to wait a bit for anything we needed, etc.”

“Awesome experience! Sami was wonderful, nice and prompt!”

“Nice place to eat! Good choices and family friendly. Even though there isn’t a kids menu posted they have kids items. The staff is really friendly too and they have their own parking.”

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

“My husband and I were walking around the boardwalk really wanting lemonade. We went inside and the workers told us they were closed in a couple minutes and the machine had been turned off. 10 minutes later, the young guy working had found us walking and brought my husband fresh squeezed lemonade. So sweet and kind!! Per husband, “the best squeezed lemonade I’ve ever had””

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

“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”

“Great ambience, food and service! We had the Uncle Vinny’s Special Pizza and mozzarella sticks! Both were amazing!”