27 Best American Restaurants near Holden Beach

“I got the platter with BBQ and shrimp. I asked for hush puppies instead of fries. Bbq and slaw were delicious. Shrimp were pretty good. Hush puppies were like eating grease balls. I was so sad- I don’t know if they need to drain them more or what. We will come back - I will get the BBQ again.“

“SIMPLY AMAZING! Coming from an actual chef I can’t recommend this place enough! Food was PERFECT and the service *chefs kiss* (specifically our girl Sarah)! Come here you won’t be disappointed!“

“If you’re in Holden Beach and looking for a fun place to eat, hang out, hear live music, and enjoy the local beach atmosphere, Salty Dogs Cafe and Bark Bar is a must-visit. Great food, cold drinks, friendly service, and a laid-back coastal vibe that makes you want to stay awhile. It’s one of our favorite spots for lunch, and the nightlife is the best!. A great place to bring friends and family when they’re in town. Definitely one of the most unique restaurants and bars near Holden Beach. Highly recommend checking out Salty Dogs if you want good food, good people, and a fun local experience.“

“GREAT!
We travel a lot and always try and find those little hidden Gems.
We certainly made the right decision in coming here.
Placed our breakfast order took our seats and shortly after received our nicely portioned breakfast.
We’ll definitely be back to try other meals.
Thanks for the GREAT everything.“

“We eat breakfast here every time we come to the beach. The staff is always so friendly and the food is delish! I was just coming to their page to make sure they were open tomorrow 😂 then it asked me if I’d recommended The Purple Onion. 10 out of 10 recommended!! I can’t recall ever having a bad experience here. And if I did, it’d be okay because we all have bad days every now and then.“

“Very consistent place great staff and food!“

“Whoa. Friday - fried flounder and fresh cut french fries. Slaw. The very best fried flounder I’ve ever eaten. We vacation in Oak Island. Fridsy lunch at Sea Biscuit.“

“Food is great, service is great.“

“The environment was very welcoming and the atmosphere brought back so many memories from my childhood times on a farm in my grandmas kitchen! I ordered the Cape Fear and wasn’t disappointed! It was perfect! Awesome service and food!“

“Exceptional food and service!! Can’t beat the view either! Definitely will be coming back soon.“

“I tell you what, that was the BEST breakfast I have had in a long time 😊. The environment was laid back and friendly. Most of all I want to thank my dear friend and waitress this morning for being on top of everything 😉. Love ya Jennifer Simmons and I hope you have a great day..“

“We have had issues finding places we like (a lot of the places around her have been bland). We came from an area where we were pretty spoiled with great restaurants and Wing & Fish has been the only place so far that is comparable. We have been here three times so far and they have been very consistent each time. The food is great, and the staff are friendly and attentive.“

“Great wings! Great service! Love this place!“

“Love Sharky’s Waterfront Bar & Grill!“

“Taylor and Lo make this place what it is, AMAZING! I had a blast. It’s good to see good local people behind the bar. I’ve been going to Charlie’s for years and the renovations they have made are great! The service is great it smells great the atmosphere is great! It’s all around great and I will be going back. Can’t wait til next time!“

“Such a good little find. My family has seen this place for years but it never looked open when we drove by. Fast forward to tonight-came in around 6pm-just before the rush apparently. Had a great waiter-can't remember his name but he was tall and really on his game. Anyhow-the food and drinks were quite good-we had the snapper special, goat cheese salad, a kids meal and the jerk tacos. All were really tasty, served quickly, correct temperature and great flavor! The cocktails were strong and tasty. All in-we will be back. Super appreciate that they were able to accommodate kids and my food allergies.“

“Beautiful course, excellent condition, friendly staff.“

“We have worked along side of Art Catering for years as a floral designer and planner, and can assure you that the food is of highest quality and very delicious! Super friendly and professional staff! They come highly recommended!“

“Love this place.. the food quality is the best we’ve seen as locals.. enchiladas are out of this world!“

“If I could give a 10 rating 10 times I would! I ordered a 20-person package of bbq & chicken with slaw & potato salad. It was delicious & included iced tea, cups, paper plates, napkins, utensils, bbq sauce, hush puppies, & even salt & pepper…….plus ice. I couldn’t have asked for better food & service…….it was ready at pick-up time & rolled out on a cart with help to load into my car. I would definitely recommend this for a crowd & will definitely do this again!! Thank you, Smithfield’s in Shallotte!!!!“

“We love inlet view! The best spot to come for traditional, good seafood cookin’ with an amazing view and atmosphere. Sam, the owner, is so accommodating and caring about everyone who comes in the doors. We came tonight and our server Emily was so sweet and on top of everything. It’s a must visit!“

“My husband and I visited a couple of weeks ago. Best experience ever. The food was great and extremely affordable. The customer service was outstanding. Becky was so nice. I’ll will be coming back real soon“

“Yesterday while on vacation our family of ten was loud and lively, but our waitress handled us with fun matching energy, the food came out super fastespecially for such a large group, and we were left speechless and moved when a mystery guest paid our entire bill anonymously. It was the quitest the resturant was when we were given the news. We hope they see this and know we paid it forward right away.“

“Staff is great Food is always great I highly recommend Chilli's!“

“The staff this morning was on it. Smith and Sue Ellen are great!“

“Great dinner and atmosphere!“

“great food, great atmosphere, super friendly staff!“