Amanda’s guidebook
Food scene
Mr. P's Bistro
309 N Howe StBest prime rib and oysters in the area! Make a reservation.
Best Italian food in the area. I recommend the penne cognac. Make a reservation.
16 locals recommend
Castucci's Italian Restaurant
4332 Long Beach Rd SEBest Italian food in the area. I recommend the penne cognac. Make a reservation.
Great casual spot to try. The beef egg rolls and the duck wings are absolute must haves!
13 locals recommend
Loco Jo's Bar & Grill
602 N Howe StGreat casual spot to try. The beef egg rolls and the duck wings are absolute must haves!
The original location in Wilmington is beautiful, but this new location in Southport has all the same wonderful Vietnamese/Thai dishes. I recommend the Pad Thai, the Pineapple Rice, and the Yellow or Red Curry.
Indochine Express - Southport
1131 North Atlantic AvenueThe original location in Wilmington is beautiful, but this new location in Southport has all the same wonderful Vietnamese/Thai dishes. I recommend the Pad Thai, the Pineapple Rice, and the Yellow or Red Curry.
Island Jo Coffee & Cafe
7916 E Oak Island DrBest coffee and bagels around!
Good inexpensive breakfast joint. Shrimp omlet or old bridge breakfast is the best!
37 locals recommend
Old Bridge Diner
132 Country Club DrGood inexpensive breakfast joint. Shrimp omlet or old bridge breakfast is the best!
City/town information
Check out downtown Southport for beautiful views of the intercoastal waterway, shopping, and dining. Cute shopping spots include The Christmas House, Bullfrog Corner, Lantanas, and Boo & Roos.
242 locals recommend
Southport
Check out downtown Southport for beautiful views of the intercoastal waterway, shopping, and dining. Cute shopping spots include The Christmas House, Bullfrog Corner, Lantanas, and Boo & Roos.
Oak Island has great beaches with FREE parking! Be sure to check out the Lazy Turtle beach bar. They have live music often on weekends. There is also a great farmer's and art market that takes place on Mondays from 8am-1pm around 4610 Dolphin Dr. Look for the splash pad and playground!
81 locals recommend
Oak Island
Oak Island has great beaches with FREE parking! Be sure to check out the Lazy Turtle beach bar. They have live music often on weekends. There is also a great farmer's and art market that takes place on Mondays from 8am-1pm around 4610 Dolphin Dr. Look for the splash pad and playground!
Beach Bar
Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill
601 Ocean DrNice beach bar with live music on most weekends