Restaurants in Southport

“This is the best restaurant in Southport. The chef is amazing with outstanding dishes such as maple pecan salmon over risotto and the bourbon bread pudding with home made salted caramel ice cream. The service is always great and Kimberly was no exception on our recent visit. In addition, Barbara at the front desk was so helpful and a charm to talk with about all kind of things including her devotion to adopt and care for senior doggies. This is always one of our highlights on our long journey at sea from Maryland to South Florida.”

“The flavor combinations, the atmosphere, the great service, and the amazing staff make you want to come back time and time again...”

“Great place to enjoy live music, gelato, and Italian wine!🍷”

“I had the Chorizo scrambler just now. On a scale of 1 to 10...it's a 50!!!! This is the best breakfast I have ever had, anywhere. DELICIOUS just doesn't say enough. Michelle has been my waitress.”

“One of Southport's best restaurants. Never had a bad dining experience here and the service is always on point. I wish they'd change out there specials a bit more, but I know Chef Steve has his hands full already. You'll definitely need a reservation.”

“The sauce choices were amazing in addition to our food. Our family of 5 including my FIL and 2 tweenagers enjoyed chicken, brisket, fries, buffalo chips, chicken tenders, baked beans and Mac n cheese. No complaints from anyone! The staff was helpful and kind helping my father in law who wasn't sure what to order. They let him try some of the meats before he made his decision. They do have a kids menu! The pickles and jalepenos on the bar were a nice touch, too.”

“First time and it won’t be the last! Incredible burgers, hot dogs and fries. Fun and friendly staff! Highly recommend!”

“GLORY TO GLORY WAS WELCOMED WITH SO MUCH LOVE!!! THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS!!! THE SERVICE WAS 5 STAR!!! THE SETTING WAS INVITING AND WELCOMING!! WE WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK AGAIN!! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE AND ALLOWING US TO STAY EVEN 1 HOUR AFTER UR BEAUTIFUL RESTAURANT CLOSED AND U DIDNT EVEN TELL US U WERE CLOSED OR PUT US OUT!!! THANK U LADIES AND GENTLEMEN JOB WELL DONE AND WE SPEAK OVERFLOW TO U ALL 🥰 GOD BLESS U ALLLLLLLLL”

“Fishy Fish Cafe was awesome! The food was seriously amazing—super fresh and packed with flavor. The vibe was laid-back, and the staff was super friendly, making the whole experience even better. If you’re around South Point, definitely check this place out. Highly recommend for anyone craving great seafood and a chill spot. Five stars for sure!”

“I come home to Nc two or three times a year and I always have to have Indochine wish SPT had one before I moved away”

“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!!”

“Food was excellent and large portions. Our server Pat was fantastic! She went above and beyond for us.”

“We came in near closing tonight. The staff was so welcoming despite us arriving 20 min to closing. The food was absolutely amazing. Best fish I've ever had and the pizza was fantastic. We are new to the area and so far your place is number 1!!! We will be back. Christina and Albert”

“Kid-friendliness: They are the sweetest people. Very generous and the food is good. if you’re looking for a good wholesome home cooked breakfast, this is the place. 10/10⭐️”

“Relaxing, beautiful little cafe located downtown Southport ran by some of the best chefs and management around. They have vegan options, a wide variety of wine and coffee selections and personally my favorite brunch spot in Brunswick county. You will not be disappointed!”

“I can say that this coffee shop is a must for coffee lovers! Great staff, great owners, great coffee. You feel part of the Bald Head Coffee and Tea House family when you walk in the door. The atmosphere is cozy and nice, certainly my absolute favorite go-to spot as a local (16 miles round trip daily with my Golden Retriever). My dog gets spoiled just as much as I do. A tasty pup cup with a peanut butter/oatmeal cookie that is locally made, topping it. The pup cookies are sold there as well as many wonderful bakery items and sandwiches, locally made sourdough bread, teas and coffees and much more… I enjoy the outdoor patio which is perfect when the weather’s nice and dogs are welcome. Hands down, my favorite!”

“Every time we stop into Burney's Bakery the staff is friendly and their Glazed & Cream-Filled Croissants are beyond delicious!”

“I’ll just say we ate here 3 out of the 5 days we were in Southport. The staff and food were amazing. I don’t know how a cinnamon roll ended up in our car on the way home 🙄🤷🏻‍♀️🫣 They are delicious!!! I highly recommend this fantastic restaurant”

“Excellent service and food. Always recommend.”

“Our first visit and we will definitely be back. The best Icecream I’ve ever had! Super friendly owner and staff. We are so glad to have visited today!”

“My boyfriend, my dog and myself took a day trip to Southport. We were looking for a dog friendly restaurant with sunshine seating due to the snow day. Dry Street set us up outside in the sunshine. They even brought our girl a little bandanna. The service was quick and great! We ordered the crab dip appetizer and it just hit the spot! We shared the Joshy pizza with a side salad. I’ve never had a salad that smelt so good! We gave our experience 5 paws ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We will definitely be back our next trip!”

“I had a great Ahi tuna sandwich. I did not see gluten free bun options. If you have a serious issue with gluten I would not eat here. However the food was really good. My tuna was cooked to perfection. I sat outside on the covered porch and enjoyed looking at the boats.”

“This is absolutely my favorite restaurant in Brunswick County. The location, atmosphere, exceptional waitresses and waiters and the best menu. I'm an hour away or I would be there more often. For the old lady birthdays celebrations The Rusty Hook is my go to. Will be the this Sunday and cannot wait. Never disappointed.”

“Nothing better than butter! The cakes are magnificent here! The fact that they don't use margarine is awesome! Love the staff! Adorable shop! Beautiful and delicious cake!”

“We stopped by on our way to Fort Caswell for coffees and muffins and we were so impressed with the friendliness and service that we stopped again several days later on our way home for lunch. The wraps were delicious, the pretzel was amazing, the tea and coffee made to perfection, even the cookies were heavenly. We will definitely stop again on our next trip.”

“First time there and thought everything was wonderful! Our waiter Marcuese was the best and the food was delicious! Definitely going back.”

“I have tried the pizza, pasta, & subs. They were all great! The desserts are awesome too.”

“Wonderful spot to stop for specialty coffee and sandwiches. We went during lunch and all the food was wonderful. Perfect light lunch to grab if you’re in downtown shopping or walking around.”

“Don't eat at the one in Fayetteville. The location used to be Fabe's and that was great. The locations for Alpaca in Sanford and Raleigh are great, too, but I got food from the one in Fayetteville the other day and was so disappointed. The chicken was not nearly as flavorful as it should have been and the green sauce was like that as well. It was just sad. I suppose I should have guessed based on the two staff members running the counter. They looked and acted like they wanted to be anywhere else.”

“Wonderful home cooking! I eat there every time I am in Southport.”

“It's been a rough few weeks for small business owners in Southport since the storm and local road issues haven't helped. The other day instead of waiting in traffic I stopped in to check on a friend & fellow restaurant owner at Southport Gourmet and Sushi Bar. Like me at The Saucy Southerner their daily business has been greatly affected and I had an idea I offered the owners. I decided to put together a night with friends and let the restaurant show off a little! Let me tell you!! They showed off big time and made us the most amazing meal!! Our group ate until we couldn't eat any more, and then we ate more!! Everything was fresh, great service and the food was delicious!!! From the sensational appetizers to kick things off, to the second course of some delightful fresh sushi boats and then finished it off with some of their favorite items!! All around we all had a wonderful time and we're grateful to be able to support a local small business during these challenging times. The best part was we beat all the traffic issues, had quality time with friends and made the night a little better for everyone involved! Get out there and support local small businesses and slow down a little. Live life and have fun!!”

“Great food and atmosphere.”

“Great food and atmosphere.”

“Best coffee flavor in the area. This was my first visit but won't be my last. Not sure why I haven't gone before except for the fact all the others in the area have always let me down on coffee flavor.”

“Just had an absolutely delish brunch on this crazy weather day! We are in town from Pinehurst for the 🏃🏼‍♀️yesterday and staying on Oak Island. Loved the ambiance and watching the staff take care of the outdoor clients as the water started swelling in! Justin was a wonderful server and bartender 🥂 Simply Wonderful!♥️”

“Best gluten free cake anywhere!”

“Jumpin Java is one of our many things we MUST have when we come to visit the beach no matter the time of year!! We love the service!!! Everything we have ever gotten here is always fantastic!! I would rather have this any day over Starbucks. Also extremely convenient for us because you’re in the neighborhood also. ❤️”

“Great food and great service. Brady is a gem!”

“Always a delicious meal! Thankful That this great chef found a super place to serve great meals. Always friendly. Always speedy.”

“Yummy House has quickly become one of our favorite places. The interior is so nice, the service is great and the food is consistently really good!”

“First time and it won’t be the last! Incredible burgers, hot dogs and fries. Fun and friendly staff! Highly recommend!”

“Very very good I love to go there so friendly.”

“Was there 2 times already as needed to be in SP Had the Shrimp rice bowl , delicious and the 2 nd time Chicken and Shrimp bowl with greens! Very enjoyable atmosphere and wait staff very friendly and accommodating! Will return Their Thai chili mango dressing delicious! Sandwiches looked terrific and people seemed to be happy! Love the vibe and openness!”

“Their food has always been good, soups are good. Convenient and affordable. Eat in but take out for home is recommended. Inside eating area could / should be updated.”

“Had dinner there with my wife for my birthday, as I found out they had paella. One of my favorite dishes. I was pretty disappointed, as it came out more like paella soup. My wife's dish on the other hand, was quite delicious. Our server, I believe she said she was the manager, was amazing, and talked us into coming back the following day for brunch. I'm so glad we did. We told another couple with us, and none of us were disappointed. It was phenomenal!”

“Good place to get Mexican from nice folks I met a girl there name Chelsea she was really nice. You also can seat inside and eat or get it Togo and I think there is outdoor seating to so I definitely recommend it for anyone that comes on vacation to Oak island to try it out it’s near the Walmart 🌮🌯”

“A calm and relaxing coffee shop! I didn’t get the baristas name but she was incredibly sweet. Great Coffee for a great price! Highly recommended”

“As good when busy as it is when the store is empty!
Always consistently amazing cold and hot subs, steak and cheese is wonderful, Italian is HEAVEN!

I am a sucker for Jersey Mikes, the food is wonderful, just please remember to order, go in, and pick it up. DO NOT use door dash, they are horrible, but Jersey Mikes in Southport, is fantastic. The food is fantastic! The employees and managers are so kind, so friendly and the establishment is incredibly clean.
Once again, Whatever you do, DO NOT USE DOOR DASH! So you have a good experience. This restaurant deserves 5 stars all day everyday.”

“Food is good enough. Not the best Chinese food like what I’m used to, but they do have all the basics that everybody loves. I had vegetable lo mein, chicken fried rice and chicken wings. The fried rice didn’t have much flavor but soy sauce and other sauces should fix that. Being inside of the restaurant seemed a bit depressing because they do need an upgrade.”

“Moving to North Carolina I haven’t been able to find any good Mexican food….until I passed by Mama C’s. I saw this tiny building and quickly turned my car around. Not only was it delicious, it was beyond filling. I got an asada burrito that was as big as my head! An asada quesadilla, and a tamale. And I was happy with every last bite! I will absolutely be going back over and over. This will be somewhere I’ll go out of my way for!!”

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

“First time here. I had a take out, and I ordered the spaghetti. Its very basic, and the sauce tasted like it came out of a bottle, no favor, and the noobles needed salt. I only eat what I could, and threw out the rest in the garbage. As for the restaurant itself, it needs be renovated. Looks like an old pizza hut from the 80's.”

“Wife and I have eaten there since Blue Cow opened several years ago. We visited it again this week and I was blown away away at how the menu had expanded. We both had the tacos which were amazing, large portions and delicious. We are moving this restaurant to our regular dining list.”

“We have come to Sebbys a bunch and have always had the same waitress never before have we had an issue with her until today on July 4. She usually works the restaurant by herself so I don’t think that was the issue. I was getting dripped on by water from the ac vent in the ceiling and my husband told her and she rudely said just sit over there pointing to the table next to us and she was giving customers a pick up order and was telling them how the phone was ringing constantly and it was people asking if they were opened and she said I was like no I just answer the phone for fun. When she brought the pizzas she didn’t even bring spatulas. Now the pizzas were amazing but the service on the other hand sucked”

“Very friendly good food nice people”

“Live music, very cold beer on draft, pool tables, friendly staff, Foosball, pin ball, outside space - what more could you need in a bar?!”

“Great service and delicious food.”

“Excellent food and views! Very nice staff!”

“My new favorite joint for a beer or bourbon, I don't know how they keep the prices so low but keep it up! Daily drink specials are lit 🔥

No food which I think is smart, you can bring whatever you want and hang out outside or Doordash something to yourself. I also love picking the songs on my phone 📱

If you're staying at the Wingate by Wyndham hotel in Southport, I recommend walking over and getting a cold one. They're open from 2-2, how cool is that? 😎”

“Incredible meat sauce, always fresh pasta, salad and bread”

“We ate here last night. The Tuscan chicken was fantastic! The sauce, meatballs, calamari & cheesecake was delicious. Andre our server is professional, personable, attentive & one of the best servers I have had & we eat out a lot. Kudos!!”

“Love the atmosphere and food! Very friendly staff, Louise is the man! Enjoy it all, this is now our local Spot for sure! Food is delicious!”