Restaurants in Southport

“Excellent appetizers and dinner.”

“The flavor combinations, the atmosphere, the great service, and the amazing staff make you want to come back time and time again...”

“Food and service was great! Taylor did an awesome job taking care of us.”

“Food was excellent and large portions. Our server Pat was fantastic! She went above and beyond for us.”

“Absolutely phenomenal margarita pizza - easily the best I’ve ever had. Don’t skip the hummingbird cake, it is house made and to die for!”

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

“Back again 2 years later and this place still is next level. Drinks, Steak, Lobster, Crab, Scallops, Oysters, Clams, Fried Green Tomatoes and even the Green beans were awesome. Plan ahead cause you will likely need a reservation. Thanks to the hostesses for calling me back letting me know there was a cancellation for a reservation. That shows how customer focused they are.

2yrs ago:
My wife and I enjoyed a very tasty dinner. I had Oysters and the wife had scallops.”

“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!”

“Burgers are 10/10! Great service as well!! Highly recommend!”

“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.”

“I promise you, bring 10 bucks with you and you will have the best burger of your life hands down.
Get the double cheese-all the way with lettuce. Thank me later”

“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!”

“Our shrimp feast was fabulous! My favorite was the peel and eat and the coconut shrimp was a close second. Phyllis' shrimp cocktail was also awesome. Easy boat parking and friendly, fast service from Amber with lots of drink refills. Highly recommend!”

“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 .”

“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!!”

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

“I can say that this coffee shop is a must for coffee lovers! Great staff, great owners, great coffee. You feel part of the Bald Head Coffee and Tea House family when you walk in the door. The atmosphere is cozy and nice, certainly my absolute favorite go-to spot as a local (16 miles round trip daily with my Golden Retriever). My dog gets spoiled just as much as I do. A tasty pup cup with a peanut butter/oatmeal cookie that is locally made, topping it. The pup cookies are sold there as well as many wonderful bakery items and sandwiches, locally made sourdough bread, teas and coffees and much more… I enjoy the outdoor patio which is perfect when the weather’s nice and dogs are welcome. Hands down, my favorite!”

“Amazing cinnamon rolls and great coffee!”

“We stopped by on our way to Fort Caswell for coffees and muffins and we were so impressed with the friendliness and service that we stopped again several days later on our way home for lunch. The wraps were delicious, the pretzel was amazing, the tea and coffee made to perfection, even the cookies were heavenly. We will definitely stop again on our next trip.”

“Jumpin Java is one of our many things we MUST have when we come to visit the beach no matter the time of year!! We love the service!!! Everything we have ever gotten here is always fantastic!! I would rather have this any day over Starbucks. Also extremely convenient for us because you’re in the neighborhood also. ❤️”

“I come home to Nc two or three times a year and I always have to have Indochine wish SPT had one before I moved away”

“First time there and thought everything was wonderful! Our waiter Marcuese was the best and the food was delicious! Definitely going back.”

“We had the table on the water. Beautiful view!! Unfortunately my phone slipped out of my hand and went straight into the water. Being a teenager without insurance on my phone I was obviously freaking out. The whole restaurant watched me jump off the dock in search of my phone and i was unsuccessful. Then, the manager of the restaurant came in so clutch. He jumped in after explaining he’s retrieved 28/28 phones. It was high tide so the chances were 1 to 100 but he got it after like 10 minutes. It still works and I’m using it currently to write this! He also would only accept my tip for his restaurant, not himself. the customer service is fire, and so is the food!”

“Was absolutely delicious! Any restaurant in the “ruby chain” (what we call it 😅) is AMAZING! Loved the Katrina tacos and Hendrix sandwich. Can’t wait to try more on our next trip.”

“Our first visit and we will definitely be back. The best Icecream I’ve ever had! Super friendly owner and staff. We are so glad to have visited today!”

“Time got away from this busy mom and before I knew it, my daughters birthday was upon us. Nonnie’s took our last minute order and did amazing. Communication was smooth and quick, flavor, and detail of theme for our cupcakes were excellent. Will definitely be back to try all things!!”

“We have vacationed at Oak Island for many years - and Streat Side is the only place we visit multiple times during our stay. The food is so fresh, perfectly prepared and seasoned, and the service is even better. The blackened mahi is the best you will ever have. Rhonda is an incredible chef. No good photos of the tacos as they get consumed too quickly! 🌮 🐟”

“American Fish Co. is such a fun and scenic spot in Southport! The views over the water are absolutely stunning—especially at sunset—and the live music while we were there made the whole evening even better.

My daughter and her husband really enjoyed the drinks (they said the cocktails were fantastic!), and even though I’m not much of a drinker myself, I loved the atmosphere and the relaxing coastal vibe.

It’s a great place to bring visitors or just unwind after a long day. Definitely one of Southport’s gems!”

“Great home town cooking, friendly and quick service, definitely will be back! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Great food and atmosphere.”

“Very nice coffee house. Excellent coffee and muffins. Breakfast sandwiches are only fair, and cannot compete with Starbacks. However, PCJ has superior coffee.”

“Don't eat at the one in Fayetteville. The location used to be Fabe's and that was great. The locations for Alpaca in Sanford and Raleigh are great, too, but I got food from the one in Fayetteville the other day and was so disappointed. The chicken was not nearly as flavorful as it should have been and the green sauce was like that as well. It was just sad. I suppose I should have guessed based on the two staff members running the counter. They looked and acted like they wanted to be anywhere else.”

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

“Great spot to wet your whistle and have lunch when in Southport. Really great staff and a fun atmosphere. Highly recommended!”

“Christina was so very helpful in making my friend’s birthday cake just perfect and EVERYONE loved how it tasted! I highly recommend this bakery!!”

“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! :)”

“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! :)”

“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!!”

“Great spot! We absolutely love this place!”

“Best coffee flavor in the area. This was my first visit but won't be my last. Not sure why I haven't gone before except for the fact all the others in the area have always let me down on coffee flavor.”

“Burgers are 10/10! Great service as well!! Highly recommend!”

“Excellent service and food. Always recommend.”

“This is absolutely my favorite restaurant in Brunswick County. The location, atmosphere, exceptional waitresses and waiters and the best menu. I'm an hour away or I would be there more often. For the old lady birthdays celebrations The Rusty Hook is my go to. Will be the this Sunday and cannot wait. Never disappointed.”

“Great atmosphere and service!”

“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! :)”

“Yummy House has quickly become one of our favorite places. The interior is so nice, the service is great and the food is consistently really good!”

“Moving to North Carolina I haven’t been able to find any good Mexican food….until I passed by Mama C’s. I saw this tiny building and quickly turned my car around. Not only was it delicious, it was beyond filling. I got an asada burrito that was as big as my head! An asada quesadilla, and a tamale. And I was happy with every last bite! I will absolutely be going back over and over. This will be somewhere I’ll go out of my way for!!”

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

“I have been buying food here for the last couple of weeks. The food is delicious, the amount is generous and the price is reasonable. I have been ordering the food to go. So, I can't give an opinion about the atmosphere. If you live in the area, I encourage you to support local businesses like this one. They serve an important role in the local economy and the dinamic of the workforce. Keep up the good work Taste of China.”

“The ladies who work at this location are the SWEETEST crew. The restaurant is always super clean, staff is awesome, and my sub is always a 10/10.
Thank you girlies! Keep up the great work✨”

“Stopped by Southport Coffee Co. while leaving NC to get caffeine before our long drive back to TX and we were not disappointed. They were super sweet and offered the girls pup cups, which they loved! The coffee was delicious & strong which is what we needed!”

“Awesome atmosphere and genuine good vibes!!”

“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.”

“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 burgers with a friendly staff”

“Excellent food and views! Very nice staff!”

“We had an absolutely wonderful dining experience at Ports of Call Bistro in downtown Southport! From the moment we walked in, Carol greeted us warmly and made us feel right at home. Liam, our server, was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu—truly top-notch service. We started with the artichoke hearts appetizer, which was perfectly prepared and full of flavor. For our mains, we enjoyed the seafood pot pie and the steak and mushroom pasta. Both dishes were phenomenal—the seafood pot pie was rich, comforting, and brimming with fresh seafood, while the steak and mushroom pasta was hearty, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. A special touch was when the executive chef personally came to our table to check on our experience and chat with us. That level of care made the evening feel even more special. Between the inviting atmosphere, the exceptional service, and the outstanding food, Ports of Call Bistro has quickly become one of our favorite spots in Southport. Highly recommend!”

“Really nice local bar vibe. Friendly atmosphere comfortable surroundings. They no longer serve food but you can get food from the Italian place next door and you are welcome to bring it there to eat with your drinks.”

“Very entertaining and tasty food”

“Very friendly good food nice people”

“Incredible meat sauce, always fresh pasta, salad and bread”

“Best cheese steak I ever had! Loved the cheesecake too! Thank you!”

“We ate here last night. The Tuscan chicken was fantastic! The sauce, meatballs, calamari & cheesecake was delicious. Andre our server is professional, personable, attentive & one of the best servers I have had & we eat out a lot. Kudos!!”

“Food was great, best quesadillas ever. Guacamole was fresh! Very friendly atmosphere and great service. Abbey and Luis were great. Thank you for a wonderful meal.”