Healing Waters Guidebook
Food scene
Ocean view dining indoors and out; casual atmosphere, alcohol served. Walk the public pier while you’re there.
67 locals recommend
Koko Cabana
705 Ocean DrOcean view dining indoors and out; casual atmosphere, alcohol served. Walk the public pier while you’re there.
Surprisingly good food in an unassuming location. Casual atmosphere and consistently good food. Full bar.
27 locals recommend
Tranquil Harbour Restaurant & Bar
5908 E Oak Island DrSurprisingly good food in an unassuming location. Casual atmosphere and consistently good food. Full bar.
Classic burger diner; limited seating; reasonable prices.
88 locals recommend
Pepperoni Grill at the Beach
4320 E Beach DrClassic burger diner; limited seating; reasonable prices.
Fixins OKI
8300 East Oak Island DriveSouthern inspired breakfast/lunch. *Opened spring ’22.
Our go-to for outstanding pizza, sandwiches and salads. Takeout only; limited delivery service depending on staffing. ** During busy times, they often don’t answer the phone, but you can place an order on site.**
88 locals recommend
Pepperoni Grill at the Beach
4320 E Beach DrOur go-to for outstanding pizza, sandwiches and salads. Takeout only; limited delivery service depending on staffing. ** During busy times, they often don’t answer the phone, but you can place an order on site.**
Lonerider at Oak Island
57th Place WestNew in 2022! Bar food, craft brewery and water views.
Upscale beachfront dining; high-end steaks and seafood; indoor and outdoor seating; full bar and great wine list. Reservations a must…unless you find a seat at the bar.
85 locals recommend
Island Way
1407 E Beach DrUpscale beachfront dining; high-end steaks and seafood; indoor and outdoor seating; full bar and great wine list. Reservations a must…unless you find a seat at the bar.
Nacho Mamma's Tacos, Nachos, Burritos, & Quesadillas! Take-out Tex-Mex; generous portions. Call-in orders accepted. During busy times, they often don't answer the phone. Still worth the wait!
72 locals recommend
Kai-Joe's
4722 E Oak Island DrNacho Mamma's Tacos, Nachos, Burritos, & Quesadillas! Take-out Tex-Mex; generous portions. Call-in orders accepted. During busy times, they often don't answer the phone. Still worth the wait!
A new bar/restaurant/bottle shop located in the heart of Oak Island. Opened spring '22.
10 locals recommend
Paul's of Oak Island
5419 East Oak Island DriveA new bar/restaurant/bottle shop located in the heart of Oak Island. Opened spring '22.
One of the best fine dining spots in the area; Low Country-leaning menu; great wine list; reservations required in high season.
44 locals recommend
Mr. P's Bistro
309 N Howe StOne of the best fine dining spots in the area; Low Country-leaning menu; great wine list; reservations required in high season.
Classy dining atmosphere; serving tapas & international dishes; full bar & excellent wine list.
18 locals recommend
Ports of Call
116 N Howe StClassy dining atmosphere; serving tapas & international dishes; full bar & excellent wine list.
Waterfront dining on the Yacht Basin; laid back atmosphere with frequent live entertainment. Full bar.
116 locals recommend
Fishy Fishy Cafe
106 Yacht Basin DrWaterfront dining on the Yacht Basin; laid back atmosphere with frequent live entertainment. Full bar.
Classic pasta and Italian dishes; always a seafood entree (or two!); quieter, intimate space with harbor/marina views. Full bar & great wine list. Service is consistently outstanding.
52 locals recommend
Joseph's Italian Bistro & Chop House
5003 O'Quinn Blvd SEClassic pasta and Italian dishes; always a seafood entree (or two!); quieter, intimate space with harbor/marina views. Full bar & great wine list. Service is consistently outstanding.
Uber-casual waterfront dining on the Yacht Basin; limited but always delicious fresh seafood menu. Order your food and drinks at the counter and find a table. Enjoy the waterway activity while you wait. Beer & wine.
109 locals recommend
Provision Company
130 Yacht Basin DrUber-casual waterfront dining on the Yacht Basin; limited but always delicious fresh seafood menu. Order your food and drinks at the counter and find a table. Enjoy the waterway activity while you wait. Beer & wine.
Classy but vacationer friendly atmosphere; great seafood plus steak and other specialties; full bar. Great Cape Fear River views anywhere in the restaurant. Some outdoor dining.
49 locals recommend
Oliver's on the Cape Fear
101 W Bay StClassy but vacationer friendly atmosphere; great seafood plus steak and other specialties; full bar. Great Cape Fear River views anywhere in the restaurant. Some outdoor dining.
Family-friendly dining in a boisterous atmosphere; fabulous Cape Fear River views indoor and outdoor. Full bar.
27 locals recommend
Frying Pan
319 W Bay StFamily-friendly dining in a boisterous atmosphere; fabulous Cape Fear River views indoor and outdoor. Full bar.