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Dining & Restaurants at Wrightsville, Carolina & Kure Beach

Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a romantic evening out, these restaurants and dining establishments are sure to please. We picked the best restaurants in the Wrightsville, Carolina and Kure Beach areas for you to try. If you're planning on sailing, check out the area dock and dine restaurants.

Cobb Salad

Banks Channel Pub and Grille

910.256.2269

Stop by Banks Channel Pub & Grille for burgers, wings, beer and fun! Banks Channel is frequented by locals and they offer a great selection of beer, wine and cocktails.

Seafood platter

Surf House Oyster Bar & Surf Camp

(910) 707-0422

Stop by Surf House Oyster Bar and Surf Camp for a modern, full-service seafood experience crafted with local ingredients.

Mayfaire Town Center

(910) 256-5131

Mayfaire is a wonderfully innovative place to shop. With over 80 shops, restaurants and movie theater, you'll find everything you're looking for....

Fried pickle basket

Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar

(910) 458-7380

Shuckin' Shack in Carolina Beach, NC serves up oysters any way you like them - raw, steamed, chilled and more.

Salmon on a bed of rice

Bluewater Grill

910.256.8500

Bluewater Waterfront Grill offers an outstanding brunch menu and a great selection of fresh seafood. Stop by in the summer and dine to live music with their Summer Music Series Sundays at 4pm!

Seafood Platter

SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar

(910) 707-0533

SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar offers seafood, pastas, bar food and excellent entertainment.

Pouring BBQ sauce on a pulled pork sammy

A&G BBQ & Chicken

(910) 458-8620

A&G BBQ & Chicken cooks up all the Southern favorites in a picnic-style atmosphere, at an excellent price.

Dockside Restaurant and Marina

DOCKSIDE

910-256-2752

A Carolina tradition for over 30 years!

Burger basket

Hang Ten Grill

(910) 458-5959

Hang Ten Grill offers an excellent mix of fresh picks, kid-favorites and bar-style baskets.

Gibby's Dock & Dine

(910) 458-3625

Gibby's Restaurant offers casual dining in the style of a classic diner with counter seating, tables and booths. Every meal comes with...

Oysters

Hurricane Alley's- Carolina Beach Boardwalk

(910) 707-0766

Oceanfront restaurant and tap house with rooftop deck area offering wonderful views of the boardwalk and beach!

Lumina Station

Lumina Station – The Shopping Village by the Beach

Welcome to Lumina Station, the shopping village by the beach. Here you will discover a charming collection of locally owned boutiques, distinctive...

Local Seafood

Shark Bar & Kitchen

910.239.9036

The Shark Bar & Kitchen boasts "local farmers, fishers, ranchers, roasters, and foragers". Stop by for brunch, lunch or dinner, seven days a week.

Buffalo Wings

The Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill

(910) 458-5299

The Lazy Pirate is the perfect nightlife spot with drinks, games, live music and more.

Fresh Seafood

Oceanic Restaurant

910.256.5551

Oceanic Oceanfront Dining provides the perfect experience for the seafood connoisseur looking for a fresh, local taste of Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy live music on the pier Friday at 6pm and Sundays at 12pm during brunch! Oceanic is connect to Crystal Pier, a local landmark! The pier not only provides an unforgettable outdoor dining experience for our guests, but it is also a free, public fishing pier and can be reserved for private events, such as wedding ceremonies.

Scallops on a small bed of greens

Bridge Tender Restaurant

910.256.4519

Bridge Tender is an excellent choice for seafood or steaks. Located at the foot of the Wrightsville Beach Draw Bridge, Bridge Tender has great views offers dine and dock space.

Crab dip and bread

Havana's

(910) 458-2822

Havana's offers a great selection of cuisine, including seafood, steaks and pasta in a lively atmosphere.

Fried seafood po boy

Michael's Seafood

(910) 458-7761

Established in 1998 by Michael and Shelly McGowan, Michael’s Seafood Restaurant has been receiving rave reviews from locals and visitors for more...

Chicken Fajitas in a cast iron pan

Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill

910.256.8585

Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill offers fresh Mexican cuisine and tasty margaritas - any way you like them. Stop by all day for drink specials and come in daily after 5pm for food specials.

Seafood Boil

Cape Fear Boil Company

(970) 707-3034

Cape Fear Boil Company offers seafood steam pots to-go and traditional low-country cuisine in Carolina Beach, NC.

Shrimp Dumplings in White Sauce

South Beach Grill

910.256.4646

South Beach Grill serves up Southern-inspired dishes, sourced from local ingredients. They have an outdoor patio and waterfront views.

Moscow Mules

Poe's Tavern

910.509.2739

House-ground hamburgers and a huge selection of craft beer make Poe's Tavern a must when you need a break from seafood.