Healing Waters Guidebook
Food scene
Ocean view dining indoors and out; casual atmosphere, alcohol served. Walk the public pier while you’re there.
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Koko Cabana
705 Ocean DrOcean view dining indoors and out; casual atmosphere, alcohol served. Walk the public pier while you’re there.
Surprisingly good food in an unassuming location. Casual atmosphere and consistently good food. Full bar.
27 personas locales recomiendan
Tranquil Harbour Restaurant & Bar
5908 E Oak Island DrSurprisingly good food in an unassuming location. Casual atmosphere and consistently good food. Full bar.
Classic burger diner; limited seating; reasonable prices.
88 personas locales recomiendan
Pepperoni Grill at the Beach
4320 E Beach DrClassic burger diner; limited seating; reasonable prices.
Fixins OKI
8300 East Oak Island DriveSouthern inspired breakfast/lunch. *Opened spring ’22.
Our go-to for outstanding pizza, sandwiches and salads. Takeout only; limited delivery service depending on staffing. ** During busy times, they often don’t answer the phone, but you can place an order on site.**
88 personas locales recomiendan
Pepperoni Grill at the Beach
4320 E Beach DrOur go-to for outstanding pizza, sandwiches and salads. Takeout only; limited delivery service depending on staffing. ** During busy times, they often don’t answer the phone, but you can place an order on site.**
New in 2022! Bar food, craft brewery and water views.
8 personas locales recomiendan
Lonerider at Oak Island
57th Place WestNew in 2022! Bar food, craft brewery and water views.
Upscale beachfront dining; high-end steaks and seafood; indoor and outdoor seating; full bar and great wine list. Reservations a must…unless you find a seat at the bar.
85 personas locales recomiendan
Island Way
1407 E Beach DrUpscale beachfront dining; high-end steaks and seafood; indoor and outdoor seating; full bar and great wine list. Reservations a must…unless you find a seat at the bar.
Nacho Mamma's Tacos, Nachos, Burritos, & Quesadillas! Take-out Tex-Mex; generous portions. Call-in orders accepted. During busy times, they often don't answer the phone. Still worth the wait!
72 personas locales recomiendan
Kai-Joe's
4722 E Oak Island DrNacho Mamma's Tacos, Nachos, Burritos, & Quesadillas! Take-out Tex-Mex; generous portions. Call-in orders accepted. During busy times, they often don't answer the phone. Still worth the wait!
A new bar/restaurant/bottle shop located in the heart of Oak Island. Opened spring '22.
10 personas locales recomiendan
Paul's of Oak Island
5419 East Oak Island DriveA new bar/restaurant/bottle shop located in the heart of Oak Island. Opened spring '22.
One of the best fine dining spots in the area; Low Country-leaning menu; great wine list; reservations required in high season.
44 personas locales recomiendan
Mr. P's Bistro
309 N Howe StOne of the best fine dining spots in the area; Low Country-leaning menu; great wine list; reservations required in high season.
Classy dining atmosphere; serving tapas & international dishes; full bar & excellent wine list.
18 personas locales recomiendan
Ports of Call
116 N Howe StClassy dining atmosphere; serving tapas & international dishes; full bar & excellent wine list.
Waterfront dining on the Yacht Basin; laid back atmosphere with frequent live entertainment. Full bar.
116 personas locales recomiendan
Fishy Fishy Cafe
106 Yacht Basin DrWaterfront dining on the Yacht Basin; laid back atmosphere with frequent live entertainment. Full bar.
Classic pasta and Italian dishes; always a seafood entree (or two!); quieter, intimate space with harbor/marina views. Full bar & great wine list. Service is consistently outstanding.
52 personas locales recomiendan
Joseph's Italian Bistro & Chop House
5003 O'Quinn Blvd SEClassic pasta and Italian dishes; always a seafood entree (or two!); quieter, intimate space with harbor/marina views. Full bar & great wine list. Service is consistently outstanding.
Uber-casual waterfront dining on the Yacht Basin; limited but always delicious fresh seafood menu. Order your food and drinks at the counter and find a table. Enjoy the waterway activity while you wait. Beer & wine.
109 personas locales recomiendan
Provision Company
130 Yacht Basin DrUber-casual waterfront dining on the Yacht Basin; limited but always delicious fresh seafood menu. Order your food and drinks at the counter and find a table. Enjoy the waterway activity while you wait. Beer & wine.
Classy but vacationer friendly atmosphere; great seafood plus steak and other specialties; full bar. Great Cape Fear River views anywhere in the restaurant. Some outdoor dining.
49 personas locales recomiendan
Oliver's on the Cape Fear
101 W Bay StClassy but vacationer friendly atmosphere; great seafood plus steak and other specialties; full bar. Great Cape Fear River views anywhere in the restaurant. Some outdoor dining.
Family-friendly dining in a boisterous atmosphere; fabulous Cape Fear River views indoor and outdoor. Full bar.
27 personas locales recomiendan
Frying Pan
319 W Bay StFamily-friendly dining in a boisterous atmosphere; fabulous Cape Fear River views indoor and outdoor. Full bar.