Pleasure Island
Big Daddy's (Seafood)
Black Horn Bar & Kitchen (American)
The Deck House (American & Seafood)
The Dive Food & Spirits (Pub Fare)
The Gulfstream (Casual & Breakfast)
Havana's Fresh Island Seafood
Michaelangelo's (Italian)
Michael's Seafood Restaurant (Seafood)
The Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar (Seafood)
The Pepperoni Grill ({Pizza and Italian)
Sandpiper Subs (Casual)
The Shuckin' Shack (Bar & Seafood)
The Surfhouse Cafe (Casual Organic)
Tangerine's Caribbean Grill
Treehouse Bistro
Treehouse BistroBoutique fine wines, gourmet coffee, and tapas style dining. The folks at the Treehouse Bistro know how to live the goodlife. The best part is that they share it with us.
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308 S Lake Park Blvd
Carolina Beach
(910) 458-6033
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El CazadorAll the favorites. Tortas,Fajitas,Quesadillas & Enchiladas. Mexican food is a perfect compliament to a day at the beach. Enjoy some of the best Mexican food in the area.
TopThe Dive Food & SpiritsThe Dive has some of the best fish tacos on the beach. This casual pub has sandwiches and snacks all day and live entertainment at night. It's a fun place for lunch, dinner or late night drinks.
TopThe GulfstreamThe Gulfstream is where the locals dine. It was voted the area's best breakfast in 2008 and 2009. They also serve lunch, dinner, seafood, Greek specialties and daily specials. Bring cash because they don't take credit cards.
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SEABig Daddy'sA Kure Beach institution for over 30 years, Big Daddy's specializes in fried and broiled seafood, but they also have steaks, chicken, prime rib and an all-you-can-eat salad bar. Large groups are welcome. They serve lunch and dinner 7 days a week in the summer, but call ahead for their hours in the off-season.
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Black Horn Bar & KitchenThe Black is under new management this year and the food is better than ever. They feature made-from-scratch, international dishes including fresh seafood specials, great sandwiches, wings and ribeye steaks. Be sure to join them for lunch.
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Michaelangelo's Pizza & SubsMichaelangelo's New York style pizza is the finest in Eastern North Carolina. They deliver to anywhere on Pleasure Island and also serve great pastas, subs and sandwiches. Their dining atmosphere is casual and friendly.
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The Ocean Grill and Tiki BarThe Ocean Grill is Pleasure Island's only oceanfront restaurant. You can sit inside, on the deck, or have snacks and drinks on their famous Tiki Bar which sits on an old pier over the waves. They have live music all summer long. Check our event calendar for thier concerts.
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1211 S Lake Park Blvd
Carolina Beach
(910) 458-2000
$$-$$$, SF, OS, RES, SEAMichael's Seafood RestaurantMichael's serves only the freshest seafood. It's been voted the #1 restaurant of the year by the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. They have a fun bar and plenty of outdoor seating.
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1206 N Lake Park Blvd
Carolina Beach
(910) 458-7761
$$-$$$, SF, OS, RES, SEAThe Shuckin' ShackThe Shuckin' Shack is Pleasure Island's only oyster bar. It's a fun little joint located right on the main drag. Oysters, shrimp and wings are their specialties. For great atmosphere and great cocktails this is the place to go.
TopTangerine's Caribbean GrillLocated in the heart of Carolina Beach, Tangerine’s serves Caribbean style food and has one of the liveliest bars in town. They have a roof top deck that overlooks the yacht basin and a large covered porch that’s perfect for snacks and watching the world go by.
TopThe Deck House is a casual restaurant that serves steaks, seafood, chicken and burgers. Check out their special board, because they have different specials every day.
TopThe Deck HouseSandpiper SubsSandpiper Subs
716 N Lake Park Blvd
Carolina Beach
(910) 458-4885
$-$$, DELSandpiper Subs has the biggest and best subs and sandwiches on the beach. They feature high-quality meats, make your sub to order and deliver to anywhere on the island. They have friendly service, but don't tell them that you're a Cowboys fan!
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Asian Buffet (Asian)
China Buffet (Asian)
Mama Fu's Asian House (Asian)
Nikkis Hibachi and Sushi
Banks Channel Pub
Asian BuffetThe Asian Buffet has a buffet grill and sushi bar with over 100 Items, including sushi, broiled shrimp, mussels, BBQ beef ribs, sirloin steak teriyaki chicken and crab rangoon.
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China BuffetThe China Buffet is the home of "the mile long buffet!" They also serve great sushi and have a brand new hibachi grill. They'll cook up great steak, chicken and seafood while you watch.
TopBanks Channel PubFresh Seafood, Prime Meats, and local produce, the Banks Channel Pub and Grille is the spot to hang out in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy food and drink specials. The happy hour hangout on Wrightsville Beach.
TopMama Fu's Asian HouseMama Fu's Asian House is more than just fantastic Pan-Asian cuisine - it's a place where excellent Customer Service and a high-energy Atmosphere come standard. You will only find great tasting Good 'Fu' with Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and Thai dishes that are intricately prepared by highly trained wok cooks using fresh, high quality ingredients.
TopMama Fu's Asian House
941 International Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405-4170
(910) 256-2620
$-$$, RES, SEANikkis Hibachi & SushiVoted Wilmington's Best Sushi and Best Vegetarian every year since 2004, Nikkis Hibachi steakhouse and Sushi bar is like the Michael Jordan of restaurants. For great atmosphere and the best sushi Wilmington has to offer, don't miss Nikkis.
TopNikkis Hibachi steakhouse and Sushi bar
1055 Military Cutoff Road.
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 509-8998
$-$$$, RES, OS, SEAWilmingtonThe FudgeboatThe Fudgeboat serves over 16 flavors of fudge plus coffee, sodas and ice cream. Try the 'Any Fudge Sundae' Choose your flavor of fudge and they'll melt it over a home made Sundae. They also ship to anywhere in the world.
TopSquigley's Ice Cream & TreatsThis old-timey ice cream parlor has premium hard ice cream and sherbet (also available in low carb and sugar free). Want to turn your ice cream into a Squigley? Pick the ingredients you want to add – like M&Ms, Oreos or fruit – and they’ll mix it in with their patented Squigley machine. The possibilities are endless.
TopCoffee, Ice Cream & TreatsKrazy KonesIt is a truly inspired creation that marries the freshest soft serve with a ribbon of delicious flavoring. The dairy product is delivered directly from farmer Chris at Jackson Dairy in Dunn, NC.
Frozen refreashment innovation right here on the Carolina Beach boardwalk. Try one today!
TopPort City JavaPort City Java has all the great coffee drinks you expect, plus smoothies and baked goods. They’re located in the Pavillion Medical Center across from the Food Lion.
TopPleasure Island, NC Restaurant Guide
The Pleasure Island Vacation Guide will help you plan your next meal in Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, North Carolina. From hot dogs and hamburgers to sea scallops and sirloin, the Cape Fear Peninsula offers many dining options sure to please your palate. Browse our Pleasure Island Restaurant Guide to plan your next breakfast, lunch, dinner or treat.
Hop Lite PubHoplite Pub & Beer Garden is Carolina Beach's new locals' secret. We serve standard American and Irish Pub Faire made fresh daily. Items like our Shepherd's Pie or Corned Beef and Cabbage are already becoming local favorites.
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720 N Lake Park Blvd
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
(910) 458-4745
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Michaelangelo's
Sandpiper Subs
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El Cazador
Breakfast
Granny's
The Gulfstream
Surfhouse CafeThe Pepperoni GrillA neighborhood pizzeria that welcomes you and your family to visit and dine on authentic homemade thin crust pizza, oven toasted subs, fresh salads, calzones and more. We guarantee a pleasurable dining experience through caring service, homemade food that tastes great and a local small town feel..
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Havana's Fresh Island SeafoodEnjoy terrific steaks and the Carolina's freshest fish grilled over an open flame. They also host weekly live acoustic music to entertain guests as they dine. You can eat inside in their elegant dining room or outside on their porch overlooking downtown Carolina Beach. Be sure to join them for their popular Sunday brunch.
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