11 Best American Restaurants in Southport

“It is clean, decorated with a lot of nostalgic mementos, they only take cash, prompt service, courteous counter help, good sweet tea, he cranks out a lot of burgers and dogs from that grill, and their link breakfast sausage is the best! Generous helpings, free drink refills, friendly atmosphere. It passed my wife’s scrutiny, so trust me it’s good.“

“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!“

“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 food staff and prices 5 stars all the way“

“Food, staff, prices and location is absolutely superb! One of my favorite places in Southport! ♥️“

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

“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.“

“Loco Jo’s Bar & Grill May 21, 2026 Only an alignment of the proper elements can create the perfect gem. Such has happened @ Loco Jo’s and these words are most selectively chosen. People, passions, skills and caring are artfully combined at this outstanding intimate charming and embracing gem of a Craft Bar and neighborhood fine dining experience! From reading/sampling the (creative does not do it justice) beverage menu, a diverse succinct and dazzling offering of culinary knockouts (we sampled three) and the gracious hosts, we were… overwhelmed. We live in Tucson AZ and have frankly traveled in most states in this great country and journeyed to scores of nations across the globe. RARELY have we found a place that genuinely earns A BEST of THE BEST of Local Kudos. Loco Jo’s does and even more so! But be advised, if you are looking for “same ole same ole” or “just like we had at ________” please don’t seek it out. One final note, we really scoped out the room, tables and barstools. We were amongst folks who really were equally discerning! Thank you Nikki & Chuck!“

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

“Great atmosphere and service!“

“Friendly staff and great food!“