39 Best American Restaurants near Kure Beach

“I was so disappointed when I learned they no longer served the Bruschetta. this was the best appetizer they served. I still give them 5's as this is my favorite restaurant but I do wish they would reconsider bringing back the Bruschetta.“

“Absolutely incredible restaurant, the service is fantastic, the food is wonderful and fresh, the drinks are amazing and it is well lit and has a good atmosphere. We got the seafood dip, mussels, ciabatta bread, and Alfredo pasta. There was so much food we will be enjoying it for days to come.HIGHLY RECOMMEND, worth the drive from Carolina Beach or any surrounding areas. You will be very pleased!!!“

“I don’t ca Re what these founder’s professor said, this place is fantastic and a brilliant idea for those looking to make a low country boil! We are in town for a family get together and this dish has been a classic staple BUT one of our members always does the leg work, sourcing of all the ingredients, and cooking. We decided to give this place a try and while we thought they cooked the whole thing for us… we were surprised to know they prep it all, source it all and deliver it to us to quickly put the pot on the stove and cook it all in 30 minutes. This crew made it easy! Plus the entire meal was incredibly flavorful. It’s like ‘take and cook’. We got the traditional plus a couple crab pots and out it all together! Fed 12 and not a drop left. Thanks Team!“

“We tried this place upon the recommendation of a friend who had been here a few weeks below. First glance of the menu we were like “meh”… but didn’t look close enough! Y’all these “standards” are top notch… fresh local ingredients from small farms and suppliers. The fish sandwich… big ol’ slab of black drum expertly char-grilled with house made crunchy pickles and delish remoulade. The side salad… again made with local greens and homemade ranch with fresh dill. And the chips and salsa… this is in-house made salsa with sundried tomatoes and in-house roasted peppers… so earthy and tasty… served with fresh made (like hot!) fried tortilla chips. Highly recommend!!“

“One of the highlights of my annual trip to the beach. My kids have fallen in love with Eric’s- the Mickey Mouse pancakes, the best breakfast sandwich south of the Mason-Dixon, and Eric’s ability to remember our family after 6-12 month absences will keep us coming through the door forever.“

“The donuts are unbeatable and depending on what you have going on well worth the wait. However, don’t expect to get your donuts in any specific order. People in front and behind you may get their bag before you do. Also, there’s no limit, after waiting for 30 minutes on your 6 donuts someone behind you will walk out with 36 and you’ll feel great.“

“Highly recommend Kate's pancake house. The food was great and service was fantastic from the time we walked in until we left. Great choice for breakfast or lunch!“

“the best freshest widest varieties of cheese's. and much more. i love getting my feta cheese stuffed olives and hot sauce here. they have a wide variety of cute little cocktail pickles too. they have fresh bagels too and Sandwiches. Everything we had was so good .I love cheese and they have the best Manchego and smoked Gouda. the staff is so sweet and friendly and helpful. the owner is the best as well.We were here a few times and one time we were here and they were about to close and they kept it open for us. very wonderful customer service. i would recommend 100“

“Dinner tonight at Fish Bites was fantastic! Grouper, risotto, green beans! We had one of their amazing desserts, lemon blueberry cake! Very, very busy, service was great and so friendly!!“

“atmosphere was nice - almost a tad over the top. menu limited, could use a few more simple less costly choices. They need better live music too! The guy playing bass along with boring pre- recorded pseudo elevator jazz loops was disappointing at best.“

“We just had a long day of getting ready for our trip and driving out to the beach, walking around the boardwalk with the kids, etc and the dinner we ordered from hang ten take out was awesome!! The burger was cooked exactly the way I requested, still warm and the serving size was huge! I’m so full! And my husband loved his grilled chicken sandwich! That was an awesome dinner! Thanks y’all for making our first meal here awesome!“

“Bri was great! Highly recommend.“

“Everything was amazing!! Great service! The food was so flavor packed!! The cucumber salad was omg delicious!!! Thank you for the great lunch! Will be back for dinner and drinks soon!!“

“Good seafood & beer. No children’s menu, but they cater to kids.“

“Great bands and the food is pretty good too!!“

“Our waiter was friendly & helpful with the menu options, the food was superb and the cocktails were tasty too! Prices were very fair. Highly recommend!“

“Cool place to eat on Bald Head Island. It's back in the woods so it's cooler than some places near the beach. Good food decent atmosphere, pleasant service. We had a fried shrimp platter with chips. They had some great beer on tap.“

“The wife and I both got a walking taco from here and it was really good. My wife said it reminded her of the Iowa state fair. It’s a small little place around the corner from Saltys. Not even sure if it has dine in but we just got our food and sat on a bench nearby.“

“Appreciate being able to bring our dog and EVERYONE giving him attention- the homemade dog treats were hit with our pup! Food is always wonderful - we met Jane today, what a wonderful addition to the wait staff! She gave excellent suggestions, very engaging in conversation and was just an overall delight to get to know! “

“This is my favorite tiki bar! It's on a dock at the beach, perfect atmosphere. They have great veggie burgers and tasty nosh for snacking. Oh! And get the Surfer Rosa. It's delicious.Vegetarian options: Veggie burger, pimento cheese and crackers, pickled okra“

“Me and my husband went there for the first time the other night. Let me tell you as a born and raised local this is the BEST seafood I have ever had in the area!!! Alyssa the manager was the best, she answered all of our questions and gave us a few suggestions of her personal favorites. My favorite was the Kathryn oyster. I ate it so fast I didn’t get a picture. The other oyster we tried had sausage , cheese and collards on it I forget the name, I am attaching a picture! To finalize our dinner we had carrot cake! Super yummy we also ordered some to go!!! 10/10 recommend“

“We had Shrimp and grits special today which had consistency of shrimp and soup. Waiter asked about our meal and we shared our feedback. He was not concerned.“

“If you're in Wilmington, and you love donuts, you need to stop in. Or maybe you love great coffee? Yes, stop in. Bonus if you love both! So many to try! I had the cinnabomb with a large cappuccino! Pretty great start to the day, ignoring calories. Seriously, this place is great. I imagine you need to stop in early, before they sellout. We got there about 8:30 am - that worked. They did have a steady stream of customers!!!“

“One of the best burgers I've had! Pizza was wonderful as well. I definitely will be a regular customer after giving Mo's a try tonight. I called in my food and it was ready when they said it would be!“

“And the best wings on the island“

“had fish chips and cornbeef cabbage both were on point and huge servings Casey E was a wonderful server working the whole front . we will return next year thanks“

“Traveling south on ICW one of nicest and friendliest people.“

“Best breakfast and decision ever. Coming from Fayetteville NC. Our normal stop for breakfast had a long wait and short staff so we decided to go on an adventure looking for a breakfast diner. Thank you for the best quality service and food.“

“My family can't wait to get here every year. We came on here to double check the closing time and we're SHOCKED at the 4.1 rating. Do not pay attention to any bad reviews on here, these are the nicest people, always friendly and ready to help out, and ice cream melts folks (yes I read the reviews and all the people are nuts). We love Squigley's and can't recommend them enough.“

“My wife, and I, decided to give this restaurant a shot, and we could not be happier with our decision. We were greeted politely, and promptly seated. The nostalgic decor is great. Our waitress was just terrific. She shared her insight of the menu helping us make our choices. I got the double burger, shown in the picture. I could not believe that they also offered a triple, and even a quad. We were so happy, we went back today to try the seafood. We had the shrimp (scrimp on the menu), and the flounder baskets. So much food, and so very good. If you are looking for good atmosphere, great service, and outstanding food, this is a perfect place to try.“

“We had a great Watch Party today at BDubs Carolina Beach. Anthony was great helped so much. This was a first time for the group. We will be back.“

“I visited this establishment on Saturday. The crab dip was excellent. I usually don't eat anything with crabs in it. I ordered a peach/mango margarita. It was really good. The chicken tacos needed more flavor. The chicken was very bland. The service was okay with them only having one waitress. The restaurant is very small. It would have been better if it was bigger and had extra servers.“

“Incredible service and the most delicious Seared Tuna Salad ever!“

“Nice spot with great sunset views and great staff. Definitely need a reservation at dinner time. Nice menu with lots of seafood and nice preparations. Seemed reasonably priced given it is part of the club. Seems to be open throughout the day.“

“Very friendly good food nice people“

“Clean, friendly, delicious. Taylor did a fabulous job serving me with a smile and patience. Well done! I appreciate you.“

“Ah, the Veranda has been a local secret spot for years. Their staff is unmatched to any other place I have found. The view from the back patio on to the large driving range is spectacular. If you have never been, go see what it's all about. You will love it!“

“Where was our favorite server Cheryl today??? We left when we were told she wasn't working today...I hope she didn't quit because if she did we won't ever be back. I don't know what's going on here but it's definitely not the place it use to be.“

“If there was one word I could use to describe this place, it'd be legendary.I'm not a big cheesesteak guy, I'll admit it, but oh my God do these people know how to make me go from a devout grinder guy, to a cheesesteak worshiper.In my few years of eating here, I have yet to be dissatisfied or put something into my mouth hole that hasn't been short of delectable divinity. From their signature sandwiches, to their plethora of rich soups, to even their fried mushrooms. Every single item on the menu is to die for.I cannot stress how good the French Onion Soup is. If you told me years ago that one of my favorite things would be bread and cheese drowned in onion water, I would have called the police on you. But, oh my God, it is the best soup I have ever had.If you wanna rock your tastebuds, please, do yourself a favor and come here.“