Restaurants near Kure Beach

“the bartender was great. loved the place and the locals. made us feel at home. Will be back July 2023. can't wait”

“They have the best coffee and tea around. The owner is the sweetest and is so helpful! I look forward to coming here every year!”

“Service is always awesome! Love this place! Salad is so yummy - kids had pork chops that were awesome, Hubbie had chicken and roasted red potatoes that were delicious; and I had lasagna! Everything was delicious;and service was awesome! We love Freddie's!!”

“Amazing shrimp and grits. Friendly staff and nice vibes.”

“A great variety of tasy desserts! 100% recommend”

“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!”

“Megan was amazing! The food was amazing! Tomato bisque and the fried green tomato blt was amazing ! Just go ! Love it ! Will be back!”

“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.”

“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 !”

“Delicious sushi for great prices!”

“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”

“Some of the best BBQ I've had anywhere! Be sure to get some brisket. Their food is a 10 and the portions are huge.”

“This is an absolute gem in Southport! We ate at Eric’s today for the first time. The best burger I’ve ever had! And I know burgers 😉
The staff were so kind and friendly. Eric took the time to speak with everyone and see if they needed anything! What a blessing in this society today where customer service is absent. These folks do it from the heart and you can tell! I’ll order a hotdog next time and have a hamburger for dessert! God bless Eric and his family!!”

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

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

“Wonderful service, amazing Monte Cristo and Chicken and waffles💕💕”

“This was our first time eating at Kate’s. We’ve walked by here several times but never had the chance to stop. So glad we did. The fall special, apple cinnamon pancakes were delicious”

“Omg. I can’t put into words how amazing this place is. Great food, great vibes and AMAZING food. Can’t wait to go back!!”

“Amazing gelato and coffees! Super cute spot inside and friendly service!”

“Celebrated New Year's Eve with a set Dinner here. Staff was both Friendly and Professional. Top Notch Experience coupled with the quaint and charming feel of Southport. Food was extraordinary. We ordered appetizers, salads and three different main entree options and each one was cooked and flavored to perfection. When in Southport, don't miss this out on this exceptional dining experience!”

“Great place to enjoy live music, gelato, and Italian wine!🍷”

“Hands down the best restaurant in Brunswick County! The food is consistently spectacular, and I love how the menu is always evolving — it keeps things exciting and fresh. It’s refreshing to dine somewhere that truly values creativity. The drinks are expertly crafted, and the desserts are absolutely out of this world. We come here all the time, and the staff is hands-down the friendliest and most attentive we’ve ever encountered. An all-around amazing experience every single visit!”

“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! 🏝️”

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

“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 💚”

“Had lunch and it was fantastic! A group of 7 and everyone was happy and full! My mom said it was the best and freshest fish she has ever had! Service and view is impeccable!”

“Have lived down here for 5 years. This is the first time we came to Oliver's, and we were not disappointed.! The food was amazing. The server jacqueline, really hustled and bustled with a smile on her face and very, very sweet! My husband is a diabetic and also on dialysis, and has to watch his intake on certain things. And they did his French fries without salt, like we asked, and instead of frying the catfish, he baked it . If I could give jacqueline, a higher than 5 stars. I would .”

“I have been a big fan of Mo’s Pizza for years. Today I tried some other menu options and was completely blown away. The pasta and marinara are excellent. The vegetables are well prepared and fresh. They are not heavily sauced but rely on their natural flavor. The roasted potatoes were exceptional. Service was very friendly, prompt and professional. A real plus is being able to get a first rate meal without having to sit in traffic for an hour. Plenty of free parking more bonus points! Highly recommended!”

“The pizza at ZAPIE is expensive, but I find myself ordering it time-and-time again as a treat. It's basically gourmet pizza and I prefer it to some of its nearby competitors.
I normally order pizzas from places that specialize in gourmet pizza-making and are not part of a franchise, ZAPIE has lots of pizza recipes that other places don't offer, especially where white pies are concerned. My favorite is Paula's Choice, it's a white pie with a garlic oil sauce, mozzarella, fresh tomatoes and spinach and I add anchovies to that. I also like my pizza well-done.
One of my favorite pizza places in town was Pizzettas before they closed and another restaurant opened up. Elizabeth's Pizza also used to dish out amazing pizza until it closed down during Covid. The latter was Italian-owned, which I appreciated since I am from Italy and know the makings of a good pizza. 🍕
Anyway, the pizza at ZAPIE is generally good, but it's expensive pre-and-post Covid.
A couple of nights ago I had an issue where I placed an order for delivery an hour before closing and their online system gave me confirmation of the order completion and that I had been charged and then unbeknownst to me, the order was cancelled somehow because my confirmation stated the pizza would take about 60 minutes for preparation and delivery, but myself and guests waited over an hour and a half before ordeing food from another place. Needless to say the pizza never arrived.
I originally wrote a bad review because when I spoke to the manager the next day he simply apologized with no offering to mitigate the circumstances of myself and my friends' inconvenience of waiting for hours for our late-night dinner.
After my poor review, the same manager I had originally talked with left me a very nice and respectful voicemail informing me that his intentions were to discount my pizza upon my next order if I was willing to give the business another chance, which I intend to do because systems get glitches that sometimes cause failures in the processes we have in place, but that's how we learn how to take the preventative measures to ensure better outcomes in the future.
Every good business deserves a chance to make things right for their customers and when I write my reviews, my goal is to help potential customers as much as the business itself because a good business takes no customer for granted.”