50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants near Kure Beach

“Jenny did a wonderful service for my family. The food here is really good and plentiful. Come hungry take a nap on the way home.“

“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!!“

“Best burgers on the island!“

“Had a great first experience here with 5 adults and 2 kids. Fast service, great sized serving of perfectly seasoned red snapper, the friendliest staff, and a good espresso martini. Jill was our server and she was phenomenal! We enjoyed chatting with her and she was super helpful for us navigating the menu. Definitely would be back!!“

“We found this restaurant via Google search. We showed up without a reservation(sorry). We were welcomed and offered two seats at the bar. What a fantastic experience. Miranda was our server and there was nothing she could have done to make our dining experience more special. We spoke with the owners, the chef, and several servers, and everyone there made sure our dining experience was perfect. The drinks, the wine, the apps, the food(tuna nachos, crab fritters and shrimp Seoul bowls), everything was spectacular. We are already planning our next visit!“

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

“Our group of three ate here on a spring vacation. We liked it very much, we ate here twice! The place was small, yet not crowded. No wait for a table! One time there I had bacon and eggs , yummy! Another time there I had the BLT . Delicious! My parents and I enjoyed watching the people walking around the streets outside of our booth window and the restaurant noise level was not too loud. This made it easy for us to talk about our trip plans. The best part was our service was spot on… staff did awesome job on taking orders and getting them not only correct yet also out quick . Thank you KP House for giving us a nice trip memory!“

“delicious and unique menu ( trashcan nachos are amazing)“

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

“our favorite place to eat on the island ❤️“

“My Absolute favorite place for lunch or dinner! They have the best staff and the food is consistently phenomenal! I am super picky and they have the BEST cheese & pineapple pizza with ranch!“

“We ordered the fish and chips and the fried shrimp basket. The fish and chips were disappointing the fish didn’t have much flavor and wasn’t as good as we expected. The fried shrimp had a nice taste, but the shrimp were much smaller than expected.

The food was fresh, but overall the portions and quality didn’t justify the price. Unfortunately, it was a disappointing experience for the amount we paid.“

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

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

“This is my absolute favorite place to eat in Southport! I wish I lived closer. Thee Special is my go to order but I always substitute cucumber and tomato salad for the corn. The food is always hot and delicious. And the staff is super friendly. Plus nothing beats open air dining on the water.“

“margarito is so fun! we’ve been coming to this location (in front of walmart in southport) for as long as i can remember! good food, not expensive and great service! :)“

“Breakfast Tuesday, 12/9/25, was excellent! Great food, fair price and they have liver pudding! Served a generous portion, grilled to perfection. My server Melanie was great as well. Very pleasant, always smiling and she kept the coffee flowing!“

“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+“

“I have tried the pizza, pasta, & subs. They were all great! The desserts are awesome too.“

“This is a bare-bones, local-feeling, hole-in-the-wall gem. I had the fried green tomatoes with an egg on the side and a half-and-half tea. I arrived just a few minutes after opening and was greeted by a friendly, no-nonsense waitress who seemed all business at first. Not to worry. I struck up a conversation with her, and she quickly turned into a charming southern gal. She was warm, engaging, and made me feel right at home. Everything came out quickly, and the food was fresh and delicious. My tomatoes were perfectly crispy and still steaming, the egg was cooked just right, and the tea kept coming. I’m moving to the island soon, and this place is already at the top of my list as a go-to spot“

“The food was so good I almost had an orgasm! Yes it is that good!“

“Variety of fresh bagels & reasonably priced. Staff are extremely friendly.“

“must get the bang bang cauliflower. delicious“

“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!“

“Every vacation to CB we take we always stop at Michael’s! My son had his first crab cakes here and it’s been a tradition ever since. We make sure to come by everytime we visit!! A staple for sure. It’s always a wonderful time and the staff are always amazing.“

“The best salads and burgers!💕“

“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!“

“It's been a rough few weeks for small business owners in Southport since the storm and local road issues haven't helped. The other day instead of waiting in traffic I stopped in to check on a friend & fellow restaurant owner at Southport Gourmet and Sushi Bar. Like me at The Saucy Southerner their daily business has been greatly affected and I had an idea I offered the owners. I decided to put together a night with friends and let the restaurant show off a little! Let me tell you!! They showed off big time and made us the most amazing meal!! Our group ate until we couldn't eat any more, and then we ate more!! Everything was fresh, great service and the food was delicious!!! From the sensational appetizers to kick things off, to the second course of some delightful fresh sushi boats and then finished it off with some of their favorite items!! All around we all had a wonderful time and we're grateful to be able to support a local small business during these challenging times. The best part was we beat all the traffic issues, had quality time with friends and made the night a little better for everyone involved! Get out there and support local small businesses and slow down a little. Live life and have fun!!“

“margarito is so fun! we’ve been coming to this location (in front of walmart in southport) for as long as i can remember! good food, not expensive and great service! :)“

“I think their food is good, however everytime we go when we're on vacation they screw up our order. Doesn't matter what location.“

“Jasmine was very kind and made sure that we were taken care of throughout the meal. Good food and atmosphere.“

“you dont know what your missing! this is goin to be a regular stop for us when we come to the beach. everything we had was delicious. pops dinner is where its at!!! owners are amazing as well! and they have a little of everything for everyone.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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! 🌊🏝️“

“Great, Friendly“

“Michaelangelo’s is a fan favorite at our house when it comes to pizza.🍕 The dough tastes amazing and is coupled with their fresh ingredients. Friendly staff make the experience wonderful whether you’re eating a slice at the restaurant or grabbing pizza to go home.“

“Traveling south on ICW one of nicest and friendliest people.“

“Their food has always been good, soups are good. Convenient and affordable. Eat in but take out for home is recommended. Inside eating area could / should be updated.“

“The pulled pork is literally the best. With a close second being the freshly fried fish. Add some pineapple salsa and Jalapeño bbq sauce and *chefs kiss* 🤌🏻. You can't go wrong“

“Great burgers with a friendly staff“

“If you know, you know… this is one of those true local spots. Cold drinks, chill vibes, and bartenders that actually know what they’re doing (and probably your order after a couple visits 😂). No drama, no nonsense — just good people, good laughs, and a place you can kick back after a long day on the water or at work. Honestly, it’s the kind of place that makes you stay longer than you planned… every single time.“

“Everything was perfect! Service, food, drink. I lived in Japan and it was just like being back....only they spoke English! It was PERFECT!“

“Loved the convenience of the restaurant being right on the beach. They had outside seating, under cover seating and an inside bar. Took 2 kids and two teens with me and they all loved it. Really picky toddler ate up his fries. Must try the fish tacos! We really enjoyed our time there. Staff was friendly and fast.“

“First time here. I had a take out, and I ordered the spaghetti. Its very basic, and the sauce tasted like it came out of a bottle, no favor, and the noobles needed salt. I only eat what I could, and threw out the rest in the garbage. As for the restaurant itself, it needs be renovated. Looks like an old pizza hut from the 80's.“

“Great food, large portions at a very reasonable price. Staff, although very busy on a Sunday evening, was friendly and helpful. Order was ready for pickup when promised. The dining area and signage is outdated, but don’t let that discourage you…the food is excellent!“

“This place is AMAZING!!! So delicious, so cool, so fast, so friendly. Highly highly recommend. Love their food!“

“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.“