12 Best Cocktail Bars near Wrightsville Beach

“Excellent Food, excellent atmosphere. Great establishment.“

“The best food! Reasonable prices & the in-house beer fantastic! Even better; the service. JP was our waiter with just the amount of conversation needed to guide us through the menu. Thank you!“

“We visited Oceanic on a chilly night, so we cozied up inside—and honestly, it was perfect. Warm, welcoming, and still just steps from the ocean.

I ordered the mahi‑mahi tacos and they were unbelievably good. Fresh, flavorful, and the kind of delicious that makes you do a happy little chair dance.

The staff was just as wonderful. Everyone was friendly, upbeat, and made us feel like we were longtime regulars instead of first‑timers.

Even with the cold outside, the whole place had this warm, happy energy that made the night feel special.

Between the great food, the friendly team, and that iconic pier setting, Oceanic totally won me over. Can’t wait to come back—maybe next time when it’s warm enough to sit outside!“

“Absolutely love this place ! Great people !“

“Visiting from Minnesota and wanting to try something different. So glad we found this place! Everything was excellent! There is a nice variety of eclectic options for both meat and non meat eaters, however the more exotic meats were fun to try! Soups and pizzas were top notch and the staff is even better! I look forward to returning! Highly recommended!“

“Had a mix up with a gift card. They fixed it quick fast and in a hurry. Thanks so much Porter’s neck location!!!!“

“Fabulous addition to the neighborhood with great food and atmosphere . Super brunching !“

“The building is open aired and bright colored and very welcoming. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. We had plenty of space for our seating. The menu is primarily seafood, but they still had a wonderful burger to choose from. Children’s menu attached. All oysters were delicious. We will be back!“

“Our service was flawless and our dinner was amazing we had the scallops and chicken saltimbanco. Would highly recommend.“

“Really love the aesthetic design and the drinks were phenomenal. The bartender was so knowledgeable and really took time to educate us and steer us in the direction. We went on a Friday night after dinner around 7:30. They were setting up for a house music DJ which we couldn't stay for. The music while we were there was a little too sleepy and there were only 2 other patrons, which was surprising considering how great the place and drinks were. Not a high energy place, next time we'll bring a chill group of friends with us and come a little later. Maybe we just hit it up at the wrong time.“

“Amazing drinks, food & service 💕“

“very good.i love it so much“