Michelle's Guidebook
Food scene
This is our favorite casual seafood restaurant in Southport/ Oak Island. They have a limited menu, but the food is amazing. They have burgers for non-seafood folks in the group. Seating is outdoor with lots of fans, directly on the water in Southport. Grab some ice cream after across the street at Flava’s.
109 molta ag muintir na háite
Provision Company
130 Yacht Basin DrThis is our favorite casual seafood restaurant in Southport/ Oak Island. They have a limited menu, but the food is amazing. They have burgers for non-seafood folks in the group. Seating is outdoor with lots of fans, directly on the water in Southport. Grab some ice cream after across the street at Flava’s.
This is our favorite non-seafood restaurant in Southport/Oak Island. They have some seafood but it’s more of an eclectic menu. The food is amazing and the owner and staff are super friendly. The menu changes seasonally, there is always something amazing to try!
25 molta ag muintir na háite
Cafe Koa & Market
302 N Howe StThis is our favorite non-seafood restaurant in Southport/Oak Island. They have some seafood but it’s more of an eclectic menu. The food is amazing and the owner and staff are super friendly. The menu changes seasonally, there is always something amazing to try!
This is another great casual seafood restaurant in Southport, directly on the water.
116 molta ag muintir na háite
Fishy Fishy Cafe
106 Yacht Basin DrThis is another great casual seafood restaurant in Southport, directly on the water.
This is one of our favorite casual places to eat in Oak Island, mexican food menu. The fish tacos are the best. It’s walking distance to the house and has outdoor seating. It does get crowded so look to go off peak hours for shortest wait.
72 molta ag muintir na háite
Kai-Joe's
4722 E Oak Island DrThis is one of our favorite casual places to eat in Oak Island, mexican food menu. The fish tacos are the best. It’s walking distance to the house and has outdoor seating. It does get crowded so look to go off peak hours for shortest wait.
This is a great casual restaurant on the beach by the pier. They offer local seafood, burgers, tacos,steaks,etc. They have indoor and outdoor dining.
67 molta ag muintir na háite
Koko Cabana
705 Ocean DrThis is a great casual restaurant on the beach by the pier. They offer local seafood, burgers, tacos,steaks,etc. They have indoor and outdoor dining.
This is a popular upscale-casual beach front restaurant that serves seafood, steaks and pasta.
85 molta ag muintir na háite
Island Way
1407 E Beach DrThis is a popular upscale-casual beach front restaurant that serves seafood, steaks and pasta.
Sightseeing
This is the best spot to watch a sunset or look for seashells (low tide). Parking is limited so give yourself about an hour before sunset if you head over.
33 molta ag muintir na háite
The Point
This is the best spot to watch a sunset or look for seashells (low tide). Parking is limited so give yourself about an hour before sunset if you head over.
Check out Oak Island lighthouse. You’ll need to make a reservation if you want to tour the inside.
126 molta ag muintir na háite
Oak Island Lighthouse
300a Caswell Beach RdCheck out Oak Island lighthouse. You’ll need to make a reservation if you want to tour the inside.
Beautiful views and a great place to fish. Also good shelling under the pier during low tide.
37 molta ag muintir na háite
Ocean Crest Fishing Pier
1409 E Beach DrBeautiful views and a great place to fish. Also good shelling under the pier during low tide.