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!”

“It was our first time at Salt Fish. We looked at reviews and made reservations. WOW! Salt fish exceeded our expectations!!! Every entree was really good - black beans & rice, scallops and red drum. The true delight is dessert! The rum Cake is a must have - warm, light, complex. The vinho verde and sparkling rose were delicious. I will come Back just to have wine and dessert. It’s an intimate setting and with friendly personal service. Don’t miss Salt Fish when you visit Carolina Beach.”

“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.”

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

“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! 🏝️”

“our favorite place to eat on the island ❤️”

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

“Kate’s is wonderful from the food to the people! Not sure which is best. ❤️ We never visit Carolina Beach without coming to Kate’s every morning! Best breakfast/ brunch!”

“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!💕”

“The best gelato I have ever had!”

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

“Amazing to say the least. Service was spectacular, food on point , filet melted in my mouth and salad was to die for ! Wonderful atmosphere full of warmth and hospitality!!! Must visit again when back in town”

“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!”

“Didn’t get a pic because I absolutely devoured the hot dogs!! They were so tasty and reasonably priced. Didn’t try anything else on the menu but there were other options like quesadillas and sandwiches. Highly recommend this place.”

“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.”

“Tiny spot but it’s a wonderful little place! I wouldn’t recommend large groups, but for families of 4 or smaller… it’s perfect. Little slice of southern hospitality! The ladies here are so welcoming and kind!”

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

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

“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!!”

“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.”

“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!”

“Went on a recommendation and glad I did. I can't explain it exactly but this pizza made me feel nostalgic. Excellent all the way around. Generous with everything. The sauce slightly sweet and perfect. I had a pepperoni and sausage slice. Can't wait to have a fresh pie. They are heavy handed with the cheese so let them know if you dont want a lot of cheese. Seems like their baseline is my vision of extra cheese. Still I'll ne driving happily from downtown to scratch my pizza itch. Very good.”

“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!”

“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 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!”

“Had a reservation for a beach bonfire, but Kim contacted us early in the day that beach nourishment had changed the usual vibe. She was so kind to call, sent a photo of current conditions, and gave us the option to cancel. We did cancel the bonfire but we went for drinks and apps. What a great vibe! The lounge was decorated for the holidays in the best way, fun music, fantastic bartenders, and a lovely view. The new cocktails were delicious- between the 6 of us we tried most of them! And the carnitas nachos were perfect. Our group was really happy we went & we will definitely be back.”

“Anyone who says this legendary dive spot is rude to non locals just doesn't get it or has a bad vibe anyway! Lol. We felt welcomed and met friendly locals and travelers. Best drink prices and chill atmosphere! Bartender is a firecracker and a beautiful soul. It'll be our first and last stop when we are in town! Thank you, last resort!”

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

“The pizza needs more sauce! It’s dry! Crispy is one thing but don’t like dry. I’m Italian ! So we ordered a side of sauce . Got less than a quarter cup n was charged. Come on ! N yes we are local with a rental n our rentals ask us for recommendations.”

“Did not eat. Went to see the Phantom Playboys on the beach concert. It was great. Really enjoy their music. And the beach area at the pier was great for the event. Always enjoy hearing the Phantom Playboys. Great group.”

“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! 🌊🏝️”

“Cheap drinks, great music and fast bartenders”

“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).”

“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 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.”

“We had been meaning to stop by for a while. My toddler fell down and they offered us ice and bandaids. So kind! While we were there, we ordered food and chatted a bit. We loved the atmosphere and the food was great.”

“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!!!”

“Visited Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar and it ended up being one of my favorite spots on the trip. The location alone makes it worth going, right by the water with a really relaxed beach vibe. It’s the kind of place where you can sit outside, feel the breeze, and just take your time enjoying the food without feeling rushed.

The atmosphere is very laid back and tropical, with the tiki bar style setup and outdoor seating that gives you a great view while you eat. It feels more like a vacation spot than a regular restaurant. We went around sunset and the view made the whole experience even better.

Food was really good, especially the seafood. Everything tasted fresh and cooked right, not greasy or overdone. The grilled fish and shrimp were some of the best things we ordered, and the portions were good size. You can tell they focus on simple food done right. Drinks were also solid, the frozen drinks and cocktails fit the tiki bar vibe perfectly.

Service was friendly and easygoing. Even though the place was busy, the staff kept up with everything and made sure we had what we needed. Nobody rushed us, which I liked, it felt like a place where you’re supposed to relax and enjoy being there.

Prices were about what you’d expect for a waterfront restaurant, a little higher than normal but worth it for the view, atmosphere, and quality of the food.

Overall, Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar is a great spot if you want good seafood, cold drinks, and a nice view all in one place. Definitely somewhere I would go back to if I’m in the area again.”

“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.”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We hosted our wedding after-party at the Silver Dollar Rooftop in mid October and it was absolutely perfect! Mitchell, the manager, was incredibly easy to coordinate with—he checked in on our drink preferences the week of and even offered to help coordinate food. We ended up bringing in our own food, and the Silver Dollar team worked seamlessly with the pizza place to make sure everything was set up and ready before our guests arrived.

We had the entire rooftop deck to ourselves, which was amazing and provided tons of space for our ~100 guests after the wedding. Downstairs was still lively with karaoke, but they went above and beyond by letting the bridal party jump the karaoke line, which made the night feel extra special.

The service was fantastic, the vibes were spot-on, and the staff was incredibly accommodating. They truly made it as personal and stress-free as possible. We really appreciated how easy they made everything from start to finish.

This is already one of our favorite bars in Carolina Beach—you truly can’t beat the karaoke vibes—and we would recommend the Silver Dollar Rooftop 100 times over. Thank you for helping make our wedding night unforgettable!”

“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”

“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!”