Italian Restaurants near Holden Beach

“Food was good and portions were large. Choices were a few items on the menu. The server was very attentive to us.The place and condition of the inside seemed worn and needing updating. Rustic Italian is how I would describe the outside and inside.Parking: The parking lot and the cement entry to the restaurant needs repairs.“

“We ate there for dinner at 7:30 last Saturday night March 2, 2024. We had a reservation and waited less than ten minutes to be seated. While waiting, we perused the feline rescue display and enjoyed the photos of the cute kitties. It was loud. The bar area was crowded and a basketball game on the TVs promoted the noise. When we were seated, our server promptly appeared to take drink orders and returned quickly with the drinks and took out food orderes. We decided to split an order of one-pound of crab legs, a coconut shrimp appetizer, and a bowl of french onion soup. The coconut shrimp was crispy on the outside and moist and flavorful on the inside. And the dipping sauce was a great complement to the shrimp. The crab legs were firm and flavourful and the sautéed zucchini and yellow squash perfectly seasoned. The French onion soup was just so-so and I wouldn't order it again. A young boy/man rolling the set ups and clearing tables seemed to go out of his way to make as much obnoxious noise as possible, slamming plates on the table, smacking the broom against the dust pan, etc. He was either very poorly trained, inadequately supervised, or just didn't care how his antics negatively impacted the guests. In any case, it was very annoying. The Holden Sunset cocktail was excellent and highly recommended. Overall, almost all of the food was quite good, food and bar service excellent, ambience okay, and support staff needs training, supervision, or replacement. All in all, I would recommend The Cove.“

“Among several great restaurants in the town of Shallotte, Lucca Italian Chophouse is one of the BEST inland restaurants. Appetizer seared scallops was so tasty, a very yummy house-made blue-cheese wedge salad with the main course of great steaks cooked exactly to the temperature desired with added lobster tails and sides is simply amazing. So much so, one will want to come back again. Also, high kudos to the wonderful and friendly attentive hostesses and waitstaff. It does come with a big price tag, but it is well worth it as the delicious portions are large.“