26 Best American Restaurants near Shallotte

“My wife & I ate breakfast there 5/10/24….I didn’t get the waitress’s name. Service was good. The food was delicious, my wife got blueberry French toast & I got a bacon,egg & provolone cheese croissant along with a side bowl of milk gravy both meals were delicious !! We would highly recommend !! Thank you Purple Onion for a great experience !! Yes, we even took home some baked goods !! Yummy !! May God bless y’all !! ❤️❤️“

“Stopped by here tonight on the way back to SC. We tried the corn ribs as an appetizer and they were AMAZING! We ordered the brisket, the Brisket Burger and the “Not Shrimp and Grits” which I HIGHLY recommend!!!!!!! The restaurant is very clean and the waitress was great! Service was fast also! If you’re in this area I definitely recommend you trying this restaurant. Not sure why it has the low ⭐️’s because I rate it as ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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.“

“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..“

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

“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!!!!“

“ART catering catered our wedding at Holden Beach on 3/22/2025. The food was wonderful, our guests couldn’t stop talking about how great it all was! Reasonably priced, good quality food. Highly recommend!“

“The food was excellent. My son has the Grouper Neptune and said it was fantastic. I have shrimp and scallops of pasta with lemon sauce. Fantastic. My wife got pasta primavera and said that was great. The serve was excellent. Drinks didn't run dry and the waitress kept checking on us. Even the chef asked how things were. You don't get that serves usually. Was a great touch. Definitely will be back on our next beach vacation. This is our second time there and both times were fantastic. If your reading this, stop and go there. I promise it will not disappoint.“

“Food was hot and service was great. Ask for J.J. he is Dynamite!!!“

“First time visiting and just had one of the best cheeseburgers that I have ever had. Simply amazing. They even had awesome shoestring French fries that were crispy and hot and delicious. Definitely deserving of the 5 stars, i only wish I could rate higher.“

“We just left there after having dinner. We had the Prime Rib and it was superb! Awesome server Leanne….. She is the absolute best!!!! Great experience and would highly recommend eating here.“

“I must first state I am a extreamly picky person. This was the best food I have had in a long long time. I am a local and feel that not only was our serivce exceptional but the food was on par with several mislin star places in New york that I have eaten. even food i usally dont like like squash i loved here. I will be 100 percent going back and look forward to it being my new spot.“

“I Love The Bistro definitely a must see!!!“

“Love this place. Always our first dinner out when we go to OIB!“

“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.“

“I had my April 2024 wedding here and the experience is almost indescribable. I had this venue booked for more than a year, and as you can imagine, I had a lot of questions. I communicated with the manager, Marnie, more than 100 times via email and I ALWAYS received a quick response with my questions answered even with my events months down the line. The food and staff at this venue are amazing. My wedding went off without a hitch and all the compliments were on the food, friendly staff, and beautiful panoramic views of the beach. The food was great! We served the pecan chicken and a pasta station. The guests raved about the chicken and waffle slider appetizer as well. As soon as the dances were over and we sat at our sweetheart table we were immediately greeted with food from Marnie and a staff member. This goes to show their level of professionalism and attentiveness. The kids' food was also served first and that impressed parents. I was told this was the first wedding that occurred and they were thrilled. I only have wonderful things to say. You will not be let down with any event you host at the Isles. Thanks Marnie!! You guys are amazing. I need to find another event to throw just so I can come back!“

“Very consistent place great staff and food!“

“The resturant to enjoy a sit down excellent meal in Sunset Beach NC. I had the grouper special and a spicy Bloody Mary, it was a delicious experience, I was surprised and thrilled to eat this meal, the sweet potato fries were excellent. when the next couple sat and asked what’s good, I couldn’t stop myself for yelling out the groupper is fresh and to die for. The service was excellent and they will be opening the down stair with live music for the summer. This is going to a daily spot to visit daily. Thank you to the cook and Christy.“

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

“love they wraps and they got the best ranch in brunswick County the staff is so sweet and always greeted with a smile the owner is so sweet and willing to help you with anything you order that place get a 10 love it.“

“Best shrimp burger ever- did not disappoint after reading all the glowing reviews. The slaw was also delicious. The key lime martini, server’s recommendation was spot on. It was not too sweet and I could taste some coconut too. It was a comfortable, lively pub to enjoy a tasty meal.“

“Found this place 4 yrs ago and we now stop in every time we vacation at OIB (3-4x/ yr). Staff is super friendly and food is great. My go-to is the mushroom swiss burger and tater tots. Other family members like the dressed up hot dogs. Background music is great for beach and relaxed atmosphere.“

“I only gave a 4 on service because they were down a waitress and it took quite a while to get waited on. The food was very good and came out quickly after our order was finally taken. I do want to point out that Robbie, the young man that waited on us, was so nice. He didn't normally wait tables but he did an awesome job. I'm sure he doesn't get the appreciation he deserves. I would recommend this restaurant for a reasonably priced meal“

“Our family had the best meal all week during our vacation at Feast OIB! The owner/chef greeted us at the door and seated us. The wedge salad was delicious with homemade blue cheese dressing. The lobster risotto was wonderful and beautifully presented. The crab legs were super meaty and tender. There are great options for kids too! Amazing, friendly service with a smile. As we were leaving, the owner/chef was cleaning tables and making sure things were running smoothly. We were very impressed! I also love that the menu was clearly labeled with MANY gluten free options.“

“What an amazing experience! It was a quit place to have a cocktail. We had plenty of games to play! We started with darts then played the famous Keno. We had some luck, however, more luck to come. Thank you to Pam for her hard work and dedication at making our first time one amazing timepiece!!“

“our first visit here.. we moved here in april 2024 , we finally decided to get out and try a new place. we got a Double decker with fries and it was absolutely delicious we will definitely be back.“