Restaurants in Carolina Beach

“We found this restaurant via Google search. We showed up without a reservation(sorry). We were welcomed and offered two seats at the bar. What a fantastic experience. Miranda was our server and there was nothing she could have done to make our dining experience more special. We spoke with the owners, the chef, and several servers, and everyone there made sure our dining experience was perfect. The drinks, the wine, the apps, the food(tuna nachos, crab fritters and shrimp Seoul bowls), everything was spectacular. We are already planning our next visit!”

“Cape Fear Boil Company was absolutely AMAZING for our wedding reception! 🦐💜 The food was incredible, our guests loved it, and it was the perfect fit for our laid-back beach wedding. And a huge shoutout to Jayme! He was fantastic from start to finish—so friendly, helpful, professional, and made everything so easy for us. He helped make our reception one of the most memorable parts of our wedding weekend. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. If you’re considering Cape Fear Boil Company for an event, DO IT! You won’t regret it! Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Delicious sushi for great prices!”

“Service was more than 5 stars. Wish i could give more, the vibe is everything. You're comfortable, it's energetic and vibrant, music is solid, perfect view of the water and boardwalk. The food was delicious, BEST FRIED PICKLES WEVE EVER HAD!!!! If you're vacationing, live local, or simply want a good time, Sunny Daze Smokehouse is where you do it. Can't emphasize enough, Andrew made the whole experience with his positive energy, go get em attitude and excellently executed serving. God bless, Happy Easter weekend!!! God is good, and you really feel it when you're around people like Andrew, in places like the patio of Sunny Daze.”

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

“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”

“Never dissatisfied food is always amazing!”

“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! 🏝️”

“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 💚”

“Our group of three ate here on a spring vacation. We liked it very much, we ate here twice! The place was small, yet not crowded. No wait for a table! One time there I had bacon and eggs , yummy! Another time there I had the BLT . Delicious! My parents and I enjoyed watching the people walking around the streets outside of our booth window and the restaurant noise level was not too loud. This made it easy for us to talk about our trip plans. The best part was our service was spot on… staff did awesome job on taking orders and getting them not only correct yet also out quick . Thank you KP House for giving us a nice trip memory!”

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

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

“This place has the BEST food, taste like Mom's home cooking
The place itself is small but .mighty, the Staff I give a 10+++++
Everything was Perfect
Please Come dine here!!! You will be soooo glad and want to come back”

“Every vacation to CB we take we always stop at Michael’s! My son had his first crab cakes here and it’s been a tradition ever since. We make sure to come by everytime we visit!! A staple for sure. It’s always a wonderful time and the staff are always amazing.”

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

“Love, love, love this place! The family who owns it is absolutely wonderful and they have the most creative flavors for all different tastes. Thank you, Latella!”

“Best Ice Cream I’ve ever had! So glad we tried this place out today!!!”

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

“We ate here last week for the first time. As a born ad bred southerner, there is not many places left with real southerners cooking. We ate breakfast here and the grits were perfect and the tea was sweet”

“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!”

“Our first visit to the area and first time trying Boombalattis. We tried the banana pudding, coffee, and the cinnamon caramel oatmeal cookie flavors and they were amazing! 100% recommend a stop here for your sweet tooth needs.”

“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!”

“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+”

“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.”

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

“Benny Pazerelli’s Pizza has really good pizza! 🍕 One slice is practically like eating half a pizza because the slices are HUGE! Great flavor, generous portions, and definitely worth trying!”

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

“island ice factory is a stop we always make when we go to carolina beach. we even had to take our puppy there for his first pup cup, so sweet.”

“Great service and beautiful location on the water. Live music and great sunsets💙”

“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!!”

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

“The best salads and burgers!💕”

“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.”

“our favorite place to eat on the island ❤️”

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

“Little pizza shop with great pizza and friendly staff. Pizza had a crispy crust without being burned. Generous sauce and cheese that tastes great without being greasy.
Staff was very friendly and brought the food to the curb with a smile. This was my first visit and I will be back again”

“Great talking to Al. Lots of stories and a cold beer”

“Riko’s is great! My wife and I enjoy the tavern style pizza here — it tastes great and is lighter than other pizza. The staff have also consistently been very friendly and the restaurant has lots of space. We will definitely keep Riko’s in our mix of restaurants at CB.”

“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!”

“This place was close to our hotel, and the service was great. The food tasted good overall, but we ordered the Hook’s Way dogs with chili, slaw, mustard, and onions, and they were cold when we bit into them. It seemed like they had been sitting in a steamer or prepared ahead of time. I had never had red hot dogs before, so that was a little different for me, but the flavor was good.
I would definitely give this place another try because it might have just been an off day for us. The food has potential, but hopefully next time our hot dogs will actually be served hot!”

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

“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”

“you dont know what your missing! this is goin to be a regular stop for us when we come to the beach. everything we had was delicious. pops dinner is where its at!!! owners are amazing as well! and they have a little of everything for everyone.”

“Ate there the day we arrived in Kure Beach... The 🍔 burgers were the best since I was a teenager! Then we had 1day of rain & we got BBQ dinner for the day 😊 Very good! And that's from people who are use to eating Lexington BBQ ALL the time! 😋”

“Silver Dollar is one of our favorite bars on the island. The bartenders and staff are so friendly and responsive. The drinks are always cold and we'll made. The best Karoke spot on the island. Karaoke every night!!!
Top Dollar refularly has live music or a great dj.
Sand Dollar has the best nachos on the island. Tacos, bowls and quesadillas are awesome too!!
Our night on the boardwalk is never complete without a long visit to Silver Dollar!!”

“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!!!!”

“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! 🌊🏝️”

“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!”

“I highly recommend Top Woke Chinese Restaurant! The owner is always welcoming and friendly, which makes every visit enjoyable. The food tastes authentic and fresh every time, and you can really tell they take pride in their cooking. The restaurant also it’s very clean. Once you eat there, you will definitely want to keep coming back.
we love chicken wings with house special fried rice, Shrimp with lobster sauce ( Jumbo Shrimps) Chicken Chow ming and more.”

“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).”

“Bar is actually on the peir. Service is very friendly with welcoming attitude. Calamari was excellent. Prices are reasonable. Enjoyed the outdoor, on the water experience. Only issue was no draft beer available at tiki bar but is available inside restaurant.”

“This is you classic beach dive bar. First off it's Beach Bumz not Sonny's. Cheap beer, cash only, and games. Play shuffle board and pool. Relaxed atmosphere. A great spot to take a break from the heat. 21+”

“This is a sports bar, first and foremost, it is loud, and gets very full of jubilees or angry shouts from fans of teams they're rooting for depending on the situation they are facing on the TV screens. I don't give places 5 stars in atmosphere if there is extreme loudness because the idea is just me rating based on tolerable noise level. That is NOT a count against this place and is NOT me being critical.

Anyway, aside from that, this is a very basic but very nice sports bar and grill and gets very popular on the weekend evenings, you will find yourself sort of waiting for a table if you arrive late by any means. It is worth it though, because the food is fantastic.

What you see here in the image is their BBBBoneless Wings as they title it, tossed in buffalo with celery and ranch. Side of fries that seem to be in a spiral shape. The fries are perfect but so come out quite hot in temperature. The wings are perfect, not at all squishy, weird, or undercooked. The sauce appears cooked within the wing, so you get flavor everywhere. It may be a bit too much for more sensitive folks.

Celery is well, just celery, but it's fresh and crunchy.

I would highly recommend going here during games though, especially when they involved our home college teams like Wolfpack for example.

Servers are very friendly here and I have had a very positive experience with their customer service.

They have outdoor seating too. If you wish to enjoy the elements and avoid the loud noise inside.”

“The drum sandwich is THE BEST fish sandwich ive ever had, the mac salad was pretty dang outstanding as well, and the drinks might give you a superiority complex. Haley served us and had such a good personality, fun and easy to talk to. I give this 6 out of 5 stars, one of the best places on the island. Probably the reason its called pleasure island.”

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

“Beers, burritos, and skate punk. Literally the three keys to happiness. Place is a whole vibe”

“So glad we went!! I had researched coffee places to go to when we were on vacation in Carolina Beach and I disregarded Majik because they didnt have a website (just a FB & IG page), but I love espresso (so I had mentioned it). We went for a walk the first morning and it was the first spot I saw. We decided to go in and Im SO GLAD we did! They have an amazing menu. Extensive list of espresso drinks and beans (all different flavors). We went there 3 days in a row. I got the Brown Sugar Iced Latte and the Salted Caramel Iced Latte. I saw all the yummy pastries the first day so had go to back and get the Pistachio Croissant (2 in fact, one to share with my mom). The place is very cute. They have nice tables to sit and relax while you wait for your coffee, and they have lots of things for sale. Cute hand made things, beachy things, jewelry. I would have been very upset if we had missed out on this place. We had coffee at other places and Majik was by far the best one! I would definitely recommend grabbing an iced or hot latte/espresso drink from Majik.”

“My son and I popped in for dinner and the food was awesome. The service was excellent. Ashley S. Was our server. Friendly, happy and went above and beyond by asking the cook to make my son fry sauce. The cook made his version of fry sauce for my son which was better than anything I’ve ever had. Danica O.”

“Cheap drinks, great music and fast bartenders”

“My husband and I visited Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar Wednesday night for the first time. We sat over the water and WOW the view was incredible! We shared an appetizer of calamari that was cooked to perfection! Ava was our bartender, she was very kind and shared the history of the pier with us. Overall a wonderful experience. Will definitely be returning for dinner soon!”

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

“We ordered the cauliflower crust pizza and it is absolutely amazing! We had it delivered and it was hot and fresh upon arrival! They gave us a 100 minutes on a delivery time and we had in 25 minutes!”

“Awesome entertainment, views, and food!”

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