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Brunswick County
Beaches and Vicinity
Southport
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Bella Cucina
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5177 Southport-Supply Rd., Southport
(910) 454-4540 |
Beautiful Kitchen, indeed! Beautiful dining
room, beautiful lounge, beautiful food. At Bella Cucina you will find
Tuscan-style food made with recipes handed down in the family and using only
the freshest ingredients, including herbs from a local farm, to achieve the
subtle flavors. From Antipasto to Dolce, the dinner menu is filled with
delicious selections, such as mussels with a spicy red sauce, Caesar salad,
Tuscan chicken, veal Parmesan, shrimp Scampi, pasta, of course, and daily
specials. Enjoy your meal with your choice of red or white wines by the
glass or bottle. Dessert is a must-have with selections of homemade
tiramisu, homemade cannoli or New York cheesecake. Follow that with
espresso, cappuccino, tea or cordials. Bella Cucina also offers a children's
menu. Looking for the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion? The
folks at Bella Cucina will be happy to help you. For great NY–style pizza,
calzones, stromboli and hot and cold subs and pasta dishes, visit their
Pizzeria next door. It's open from 4 until 9 PM daily and open late on
Fridays; call (910) 454-4357.
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(910) 454-8076
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The Carolina Wing House serves delicious casual
food in an American pub atmosphere. Sports fans will be happy to see the 17
televisions, including a super large screen that enables them to watch their
favorite events from any seat in the house. This restaurant has something
for everyone: Parents will be pleased with the children's menu; music lovers
will bask in the weekend entertainment; and the after-church crowd will find
it a great place for Sunday lunch. Starters include such items as jalapeno
poppers, bottomless chips & salsa, and the sampler fry basket (which
includes sweet potato fries). Salads are available, and sandwiches run the
gamut from the cheddar Angus burger to a Philly cheese steak to a Texas
turkey club. And then there are the wings — flavored with teriyaki, spicy
garlic, sweet BBQ, Caribbean style, zesty orange or golden BBQ. The beverage
menu includes Woodbridge and Veramonte wines as well as J. Rogets Champagne
Split, just about any brand of beer you can think of and Front Street
Brewery Drafts. Ask about party platters.
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Dry Street Pub & Pizza
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101 E. Brown St., Southport
(910) 457-5994
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Directly across the street from the Southport
water tower you will find Dry Street Pub & Pizza. Local art decorates the
walls of this cozy restaurant with small tables and a bar. If it’s lunch or
a light dinner you want, then you have come to the right place. The food is
delicious and can be served with beer or wine. You will find traditional and
specialty pizzas with many toppings; tomato bread; crab dip; homemade soups;
salads including chef, Greek, shrimp and Caesar; and a variety of
sandwiches such as ham and cheese, chicken pita wraps and Italian sausage
subs. Save room for the homemade desserts. Daily specials are available as
well. All this is served by John and Sheila Barbee and their friendly staff.
They're open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner and on Saturday for
lunch.
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Fishy Fishy
Cafe
$$-$$$$
106 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport
(910) 457-1881 |
Don't miss Fishy Fishy Cafe! Whether you arrive
by land or by sea, you will thoroughly enjoy the Caribbean flavor of the
restaurant and the food. Dine indoors in the main dining room where you can
watch your food being prepared in the open kitchen, or outdoors either on
the deck or at the Fishy Raw Bar. Any seat overlooks the Yacht Basin Marina
and provides fantastic views of the Intracoastal Waterway. Stop by in the
evening for a drink and spectacular sunset views. The menu includes fresh
fish, shellfish, pasta, steak, ribs and more. Lunch is from 11:30 AM until 4
PM and dinner starts at 5 PM.
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Live Oak Café
$$$-$$$$
614 N. Howe St., Southport
(910) 454-4360
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Live Oak Cafe, nestled under one of Southport’s
lovely old live oak trees, is housed in one of a row of three historic homes
known as “The Three Sisters”. Owner/Chef Sean Mundy and his wife, Jennifer
Charron, spent seven months refurbishing the house to spectacular results.
When you step inside the door, the original heart pine floors, the vibrant
colors on the walls, the intimate dining rooms (there are three), the pub
tables, beaded-board ceilings and the decor take you back to a simpler time.
Friendly staff will greet you and treat you to superior customer service.
During the season, you can be served on the screened porch as well and have
your wine in the herb garden if you like. American nouveau cuisine using
only the freshest ingredients is the basis for Sean’s eclectic menu. From
starters to entrees, you will be pleased with dishes such as crab dip,
Cajun-marinated fried alligator bites, low-country gumbo, shrimp pasta,
grilled rib eyes, herb-roasted pork chops and more. In addition, there is an
excellent wine list with selections from Australia, California and
Argentina, among others. Live Oak Cafe is open Tuesday through Saturday for
dinner. Reservations are accepted.
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San Felipe Restaurante
Mexicano
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4961-9 Long Beach Rd., Southport
(910) 454-0950 |
If your taste buds are set for authentic Mexican
cuisine in an awesome array of mouth-watering choices, San Felipe is an
excellent choice. Located in the Live Oak Village Shopping Center, San
Felipe serves lunch and dinner daily in a lively and friendly atmosphere
where regulars from as far away as Wilmington or Calabash sometimes partake
of both meals in the same day. The decor is tastefully Mexican, and seating
might be a cozy table or booths long enough to accommodate the whole family.
San Felipe's made-fresh-daily traditional Mexican cuisine can be ordered in
combinations or specialty entrees, with beef, chicken and seafood. The
lunch-only options number more than 26. Another combination list offers 30
more. The menu boasts an appealing list of appetizers, vegetarian
combinations, tasty Mexican desserts and a child's plate menu for children
younger than 12. Regulars say that San Felipe has the best margaritas,
regular and flavored, in town. The restaurant also has all ABC permits and
serves Mexican and domestic beer. Ask about drink and lunch specials. Take
out is available.
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Taylor Cuisine
Cafe & Catering, Inc.
$-$$
731 N. Howe St., Southport
(910) 454-0088 |
If you are searching for a Southern eclectic
culinary experience at a full-service restaurant, Taylor Cuisine Cafe is
tailor made for you. For breakfast, lunch or dinner you will find quality
fresh foods creatively prepared and friendly service at affordable prices.
For breakfast, try eggs any style, pancakes, waffles, French toast, bagels,
biscuits and gravy, Walt's famous home fries and more, all served with
Barnies Gourmet Fresh Ground Coffee. Served for lunch are such scrumptious
items as fried green tomatoes, sweet potato fries, crab cakes, salads and
sandwiches, including those served on a croissant or in a wrap. Dinners
include daily specials. Taylor Cuisine also offers a personal chef service
and catering. (See our
Wedding Planning chapter).
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Trolly Stop
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111 S. Howe St., Southport
(910) 457-7017 |
Walking through historic Southport can work up
an appetite, and Trolly Stop's long list of dogs is sure to appeal. Trolly
Stop serves a specially produced Smithfield all-meat dog, all-beef Sabrett
dogs, no-carb veggie dogs and low fat/no-carb turkey dogs. Choose from the
Southport (topped with special sauce, mustard and onions), the Oak Island
(tomato salsa, mustard and onions), the Old Baldy (plain, of course!) and
everything in between. Vegetarian, all-meat and nonfat hot dogs are
additional options. Trolly Stop also serves grilled sandwiches, sweet
Italian sausage and nachos with toppings. This location also serves
Hershey's ice cream.
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Oak Island
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Little Bits
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5902 E. Oak Island
Dr., Oak Island
(910) 278-6430 |
In the area since 1975, Little Bits has become
somewhat of a tradition on Oak Island. It's the place for a home-style
breakfast or a light lunch whipped up before your eyes and served with a
smile. The owner, Little Bit, has transformed a small building into an
American-style eatery with red and white decor and successfully incorporated
the elegant fans and wall hangings from her native Vietnam in the scheme.
Breakfast and lunch are served daily.
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Russell's Place Restaurant
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5700 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island
(910) 278-3070 |
Among Long Beach residents Russell's Place is
one of the most popular diner-style eateries for breakfast and lunch. No
matter how crowded it gets, the food is served hot, fast and with a smile
and no one will rush you. Table-to-table conversation comes easily as folks
dine on large omelets, flaky biscuits, pancakes and Belgian waffles for
breakfast then entrees, sandwiches and burgers for lunch. Russell's Place is
open daily for breakfast (served all day) and lunch. Take-out orders are
welcome.
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Turtle
Island Restaurant and Catering
$$-$$$
6220 E.
Oak Island Dr., Oak Island
(910) 278-4944 |
Turtle Island Restaurant's decor is inviting,
casual and tropical, from the coral-colored walls to the jungle-print
tablecloths to the tanks of tropical fish. A good variety of wines is
available, and the menu is intriguing, including such items as Wings Over
Oak Island and hot crab dip for appetizers. In addition to the entree
specials, the restaurant serves Calabash-style seafood, pasta and sandwiches
— and with such flair! Just wait until you see the work of art that is your
meal. Visit on Wednesday night, Steam Night, for specials on all steamed
seafood items as well as other great meals. Turtle Island opens Tuesday
through Sunday at 5 PM. Come early or take advantage of call-ahead seating
(reservations are available only for parties of six or more, excluding
Wednesday nights).
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