36 Best American Restaurants near Kure Beach

“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.“

“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!!“

“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! 🏝️“

“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 best salads and burgers!💕“

“Coming from a professional hot dog connoisseur this place is a MUST when visiting the Carolina Beach Boardwalk! 2 for $5 hotdogs with up to 5 toppings each! They have killer dogs and corn dogs! An affordable option when you’re beaching or having a night out!
5/5 🌟“

“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.“

“Lived in the area for almost a year and did not know the restaurant was there. I had discovered it as I passed by and decided to try it. was not disappointed fast seating on a Saturday night excellent service by Amber and very good food. several staff checked on me during the visit. Restaurant was clean and inviting. Will be there more often.“

“This was about a 10 minute walk from our Carolina Beach condo rental at Sands V. Very easy to get to if you're staying anywhere on the oceanfront.

We had a full moon the night we ate here so the atmosphere was perfect. I didn't care for my lemonade or mahi sandwich, but my wife's fish tacos were great. And the fries were perfect. Also liked my son's chicken tenders -- really easy to share.

The best views will be from the Tiki Bar. But anywhere on the deck is perfect.“

“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!!!!“

“What a little gem! I was pleasantly surprised when I was in the area today and looking for breakfast. Prices are good, Bloody Mary with bacon and omelet were both delicious but the best part was probably Debbie our server. I don’t think you will be disappointed if you stop in and give them a try. I will be back!“

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

“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“

“The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. They have an excellent variety and everything we tried was delicious. Will be back later this week for sandwiches and to stock up on scrumptious cheese.“

“our favorite place to eat on the island ❤️“

“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!“

“Everything was amazing!! Great service! The food was so flavor packed!! The cucumber salad was omg delicious!!! Thank you for the great lunch! Will be back for dinner and drinks soon!!“

“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!“

“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.🧡“

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

“Great atmosphere and service!“

“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!“

“I feel the need to review this place since I had suspicions, but then they were false because it was actually good, and other websites like Yelp and TripAdvisor may not tell you to go there. Horizons is a great/good seafood restaurant located in the Bald Head Island Club. I love the golf carts, and good thing they had a parking space for them- which was meant to keep them from being too hot since it was covered by a roof. The elevator is very unique: you step in one one side, and you go out the other once you're there. Originally I thought it'd be like the sign on the front (that kind of restaurants judging from it), but it wasn't. It looked better than that. We sat outside with a party of 7, and our server was the myth, the (wo)man, the legend: Taylor. She was very nice and lightened the atmosphere for us. Whenever it was too sunny, she didn't mind the whole switching the entire seating of the table around kind of thing. She is very comical, too. Anyways, for appetizers, our table got the Crab Dip and a Pub Pretzel. I do not know what was in that crab dip (except crab), but HOLY SMOKES THAT WAS INCREDIBLE. It reminded me of some other dish, and I loved it. Pretzel was also good. For entrees, our table ordered 2 things of chicken tenders, buffalo wings, a caesar salad (maybe a different one), a Cape Fear burger, the shrimp or scallop risotto (i couldn't remember since I'm writing this the day after the meal), and the pan-seared Halibut. The food was good, but not amazing. For Bald Head standards, I'll give this a 5 star. For my regular standards, I'll give it a 4.
Also, I believe the seagulls raided some table at the far back. Although that happened, it was pretty funny to me.“

“Great Donuts we love them“

“Very friendly good food nice people“

“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 place! Been coming here for several years!“

“Awesome entertainment, views, and food!“

“We had a great Watch Party today at BDubs Carolina Beach. Anthony was great helped so much. This was a first time for the group. We will be back.“

“Heard many good things about this restaurant. It was pretty full when we stopped by on a Sunday morning. We both ordered biscuits and gravy. Gravy was bland but everything else was good. Service was great. I’ll try something else next time we visit!“

“Clean, friendly, delicious. Taylor did a fabulous job serving me with a smile and patience. Well done! I appreciate you.“

“J. Michael's is a local legend when it comes to Philly Cheesesteaks. The bread is always soft, plenty of meat and covered with melted cheese. 😍 Staff has always been very friendly. You can even call in your order and pick it up at the drive thru window.“

“Where was our favorite server Cheryl today??? We left when we were told she wasn't working today...I hope she didn't quit because if she did we won't ever be back. I don't know what's going on here but it's definitely not the place it use to be.“