CB food & fun
Food scene
I really like the Ocean Grill & Tiki bar down on the pier towards Kure Beach. The food is pretty tasty and they make great drinks, it’s probably the best place on the island to eat with an ocean view.
163 locals recommend
Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar
1211 S Lake Park BlvdI really like the Ocean Grill & Tiki bar down on the pier towards Kure Beach. The food is pretty tasty and they make great drinks, it’s probably the best place on the island to eat with an ocean view.
One of the closest places to the cottage is The Spot. Their regular menu is mostly very competent bar food, but their specials really shine and the staff is very friendly.
41 locals recommend
The Spot Bar & Kitchen
1006 S Lake Park BlvdOne of the closest places to the cottage is The Spot. Their regular menu is mostly very competent bar food, but their specials really shine and the staff is very friendly.
In my opinion the best food on the island can be found at the Salt Fish, but it’s a pretty small place so reservations can be tough to get on the weekends.
52 locals recommend
Salt Fish Restaurant and Tiki Bar
718 N Lake Park BlvdIn my opinion the best food on the island can be found at the Salt Fish, but it’s a pretty small place so reservations can be tough to get on the weekends.
Another favorite of ours is Soul Flavor, they have a nice mixture of southern classics with an Asian influence, and they also have great specials.
93 locals recommend
Soul Flavor
716 N Lake Park BlvdAnother favorite of ours is Soul Flavor, they have a nice mixture of southern classics with an Asian influence, and they also have great specials.
You also can’t go wrong at Havana’s, their food is consistently very good, and it is one of the few places that is usually able to do takeout when things are busy, which is great on the weekends when waits get long.
115 locals recommend
Havana’s Restaurant
1 N Lake Park BlvdYou also can’t go wrong at Havana’s, their food is consistently very good, and it is one of the few places that is usually able to do takeout when things are busy, which is great on the weekends when waits get long.
Nikki’s does pretty good sushi and Chinese food if you’re in the mood for that.
43 locals recommend
Nikki's Gourmet & Sushi
6 S Lake Park BlvdNikki’s does pretty good sushi and Chinese food if you’re in the mood for that.
Hanging out with a beverage
Places to have a nice drink
The Fat Pelican has an awesome vibe and an excellent beer selection. The back patio is an experience!
165 locals recommend
The Fat Pelican
8 S Lake Park BlvdThe Fat Pelican has an awesome vibe and an excellent beer selection. The back patio is an experience!
The Sea Witch is usually a pretty good time, with fun live bands on the weekend. The food there is pretty solid but it can get pretty crowded so we usually just go for drinks & the band.
175 locals recommend
SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Beach Ave NThe Sea Witch is usually a pretty good time, with fun live bands on the weekend. The food there is pretty solid but it can get pretty crowded so we usually just go for drinks & the band.
Breakfast
I really like Kate’s pancake house but the waits can be very long during the season so you have to get there early or wait. Their menu is extensive, I like the wide variety of Benedict’s.
78 locals recommend
Kate's Pancake House
102 S Lake Park BlvdI really like Kate’s pancake house but the waits can be very long during the season so you have to get there early or wait. Their menu is extensive, I like the wide variety of Benedict’s.
Gulfstream is also pretty good and usually less busy. They’re open for more than just breakfast but that’s usually when I go.
43 locals recommend
Gulfstream Restaurant
78 Myrtle AveGulfstream is also pretty good and usually less busy. They’re open for more than just breakfast but that’s usually when I go.
Sightseeing
Lots of little bars, shops, and restaurants by the beach, plus amusement park rides during the summer.
184 locals recommend
Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Carolina Beach Avenue SouthLots of little bars, shops, and restaurants by the beach, plus amusement park rides during the summer.
Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd SNorth Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead Rd