The North Carolina Coast is home to some of the best restaurants in the south! When you’re planning your Sunset Beach vacation, make sure you plan on eating out at a couple of the area’s finest restaurants.
Whether you’re in the mood from casual dining to elegant meals, we’ve got it all from fresh seafood, fantastic barbecue, burgers, pizza, and island-style cuisine. Use this restaurant guide to help you decide where to eat in Sunset Beach, NC!
Sunset Beach
| Backstreet Cafe | 1780 Chandler’s Ln. | 910-575-6759 | Coffe, Breakfast, Sandwiches, Salads, Burgers |
| Crabby Oddwaters | 310 Sunset Blvd. | 910-579-6372 | Seafood, Pasta, Salads, Bar |
| Fibber McGee’s | 1780 Queen Anne St. | 910-575-2271 | Irish, Seafood, Burgers, Appetizers, Bar |
| La Cucina | 1780 Chandler’s Ln. | 910-579-9777 | Italian, Pasta, Steaks, Bar |
| Las Palmeras | 1720 Chandler’s Ln. | 910-575-2882 | Mexican, Appetizers, Bar, Take Out |
| Magnolia’s Food & Spirits | 211 Clubhouse Rd. | 910-287-1119 | Pub, Lunch, Dinner, Bar |
| Maverick’s Java | 303 Sunset Blvd. N | 910-575-5282 | Coffee Shop, Breakfast |
| Sarah’s Kitchen | 1649 Seaside Rd. SW | 910-575-3777 | Sandwiches, Salads, Diner, American |
| The Boat Landing | 102 Sunset Blvd. | 910-575-2259 | Seafood, Bar |
Ocean Isle Beach
| Antonio’s Deli, Pizza and Grille | 5990 Beach Drive SW | 910-579-0001 | Pizza, Sandwiches |
| Big Nell’s Diner | 6828 Beach Dr. SW | 910-579-6461 | Breakfast, Sandwiches, Burgers |
| Beaches Burgers | 6551 Beach Dr. SW | 910-575-7777 | Burgers, Hot Dogs, Sandwiches |
| Castaway Grille | 112 Causeway Dr. | 910-579-7788 | Breakfast, Burgers, Seafood |
| Causeway Gourmet | 100-7 Causeway Dr. | 910-575-1084 | Seafood, Sandwiches, Take Out |
| Dawg House Too | 6415 Beach Dr. SW | 910-579-8834 | Burgers, Sandwiches, Breakfast |
| Drift | 20 E 2nd St | 910-579-3664 | Coffee, Breakfast, Sandwiches, Bakery |
| Jinks Creek | 14 Causeway Dr. | 910-579-9997 | Seafood, Sandwiches, Pasta, Steaks |
| Joey O’s Pizzeria | 120 Causeway Dr. | 910-579-3233 | Pizza, Wings, Sandwiches |
| Ocean Isle Fish Company | 65 Causeway Dr. | 910-575-0902 | Seafood, Appetizers, Sandwiches |
| Pelican’s Perch | 8 East 2nd St. | 910-579-0102 | Sandwiches, Seafood, Bar |
| Roberto’s Ristorante | 6737 Beach Dr. | 910-579-4999 | Italian, Pasta, Seafood, Steaks, Bar |
| Sharky’s | 61 Causeway Dr. | 910-579-9177 | Seafood, Pizza, Burgers, Bar, Take Out |
| Sugar Shack | 1609 Hale Beach Rd. | 910-579-3844 | Jamaican, Seafood, Steaks, Bar |
| The Isles | 417 W. 2nd St. | 910-575-5988 | Pasta, Seafood, Bar |
| The View at Brick Landing | 1822 Goose Creek Rd. | 910-754-5540 | Seafood, Sandwiches, Bar |
Calabash
| Bagel Dock | 10009 Beach Dr. | 910-575-1200 | Breakfast, Bagels, Bakery, Deli, Sandwiches |
| Becks Seafood | 1014 River Rd. | 910-579-6776 | Seafood, Steaks, Appetizers, Bar |
| Bella’s Pizza & Deli | 10136 Beach Dr. | 910-579-0000 | Pizza, Italian, Wings, Salad, Sandwiches, Pasta |
| Boundary House | 1045 River Rd. | 910-579-8888 | Seafood, Steaks, Pasta, Burgers, Bar, Take Out |
| Calabash Deli | 9929 Beach Dr. | 910-579-9801 | Sandwiches, Salads, Bakery |
| Calabash Seafood Hut | 1125 River Rd. | 910-579-9500 | Seafood, Sandwiches, Take Out |
| Capt. Nance’s | 9939 Nance St. | 910-579-2574 | Seafood, Sandwiches |
| Capt. John’s Seafood | 9887 Oak St. | 910-579-6011 | Seafood, Salads, Appetizers, Steaks |
| Christopher’s Pizza | 9869 Ocean Hwy | 910-575-4500 | Pizza, Italian, Wings, Salad, Sandwiches, Pasta |
| Dockside Seafood House | 9955 Nance St. | 910-579-6775 | Seafood, Salads, Pasta, Appetizers, Steaks |
| Ella’s of Calabash | 1148 River Rd. | 910-579-6728 | Seafood, Salad Bar, Steaks, Sandwiches |
| Grapevine | 9991 Beach Dr. | 910-575-6565 | Mediterranean, Steaks, Seafood, Pasta, Burgers, Bar |
| Gravy Southern Eatery | 1165 Carlyle St. | 910-579-4733 | American Diner, Burgers, Sandwiches, Seafood |
| Sunny Side Up Diner | 10068 Beach Dr. | 910-579-5101 | Breakfast, Buffet, Lunch |
| Sunrise Pancake House | 10008 Beach Dr. | 910-575-1001 | Breakfast, Lunch, Sandwiches, American Diner |
| Tony’s Pizza | 1150 River Rd. | 910-579-3531 | Pizza, Italian, Pasta, Sandwiches |
| Waterfront Seafood | 9945 Nance St. | 910-575-0017 | Walk-Up Window, Seafood, outdoor tables |
Holden Beach
| Archibald’s Deli | 2991 Holden Beach Rd | 910-842-6888 | Sandwiches, Bakery, Breakfast |
| Beaches n’ Cream | 3316 Holden Beach Rd | 910-842-7326 | Ice Cream Shop |
| Betty’s Waterfront | 1045 B-Var Rd | 910-842-3381 | Seafood, Salad, Sandwiches |
| Cafe Ahora | 3369 Holden Beach Rd. | 910-842-1616 | Coffee Shop |
| Cappuccino by the Sea | 3331 Holden Beach Rd. | 910-842-3661 | Coffee Shop |
| Capt. Pete’s | 103 S. Shore Dr. | 910-846-9988 | Seafood, Burgers, Sandwiches, Bar |
| Castaway’s | 112 Ocean Blvd West | 910-842-5743 | Seafood, Ribs, Burgers, Sandwiches, Bar |
| Fantasy Isle Ice Cream | 3354 Holden Beach Rd. | 910-842-4008 | Ice Cream Shop |
| Ginny’s Chicken House | 3262 Holden Beach Rd. | 910-842-3318 | Chicken, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs |
| Main Street Grille | 3408 Holden Beach Rd. | 910-842-1862 | Breakfast, Burgers, Sandwiches, Bar |
| Mama Brava’s Pizza | 119 Holden Beach Rd. | 910-754-5151 | Pizza, Pasta, Sandwiches, Take Out |
| Mankins Causeway Cafe | 3397 Holden Beach Rd. | 910-846-3430 | Burgers, Sandwiches |
| Mermaid’s Island Grille | 102 Jordan Blvd. | 910-842-4999 | Seafood, Burgers, Bar |
| Old Ferry Seafood | 1069 Songbird Ln. | 910-842-6278 | Seafood Market |
| Patronie’s Pizza | 2625 Holden Beach Rd | 910-842-7900 | Pizza, Wings, Pasta, Take Out |
| Provision Company | 1343 Cedar Landing Rd. | 910-842-7205 | Seafood, Sandwiches, Burgers |
| Seafood Barn | 3219 Holden Beach Rd | 910-842-2177 | Seafood, Steaks, Sandwiches |
| Simply Barbeque | 3240 Holden Beach Rd. | 910-712-4441 | Barbeque and sides |
| Silver Hill Grille | 2049 Holden Beach Rd. | 910-842-6420 | Seafood, Burgers |
| Sunset Slush | 111 Jordan Blvd. | 910-619-7724 | Italian Ice |
Shallotte
| Angelo’s Pizza | 110 Shallotte Crossing | 910-754-2334 | Pizza, Pasta, Sandwiches, Bar |
| Burg-Dog Grille | 150 Holden Beach Rd | 910-754-4333 | Hot dogs, Hamburgers, |
| Chili’s | 104 Shallotte Crossing | 910-755-5033 | Sandwiches, Burgers, Steaks, Salads |
| Duffer’s Bar & Grill | 4924 Main Street #1 | 910-754-7229 | Sandwiches, Burgers, Seafood, Bar |
| Hwy 55 Burgers | 4501 Main Street | 910-754-7571 | Burgers, Sandwiches, Hot Dogs |
| Inlet View Bar & Grill | 1800 Village Point Rd. | 910-754-8439 | Seafood, Sandwiches, Burgers, Bar |
| Jerome’s Steak & Seafood | 4909 Main Street. | 910-754-8680 | Steaks, Seafood, Salad Bar |
| Jersey Girls Deli | 5285 Main St. | 910-754-4455 | Sandwiches, Soup, Salads |
| Jumpin’ Java | 4635 Main Street. | 910-754-5282 | Coffee shop |
| Old Shally Diner | 5300 Main St. | 910-754-5599 | Diner, Breakfast, and Lunch |
| Osaka Japanese | 110 Shallotte Crossing | 910-755-6188 | Hibachi, Sushi, Take Out |
| Pelicans Snoballs | 5460 Main St. | 910-754-3767 | Snow cones |
| Purple Onion Cafe | 4647 Main Street Suite 1 | 910-842-6420 | Breakfast, Bakery, Sandwiches, Burgers |
| San Felipe Mexican | 110 Shallotte Crossing | 910-755-7278 | Mexican, Appetizers, Bar, Take Out |
| San Jose Mexican | 5051 Main Street | 910-754-9181 | Mexican, Appetizers, Bar, Take Out |
| Smithfield’s | 4670 East Coast Ln. | 910-754-5522 | Chicken, Barbecue, Sides, Take Out |
| Sugar Confections Bakery | 4830 Main St. #3 | 910-754-3838 | Bakery, Cupcakes, Cookies |
| Tee Time Cafe | 126 Holden Beach Rd | 910-754-7008 | Breakfast, Lunch, Buffet |
| The Daily Scoop on Main | 4924 Main St. | 910-755-3899 | Ice Cream Shop |
| The Grillin’ Crab | 4764 Main St. | 910-754-8700 | Seafood, Sandwiches, Specials |
| Wing & Fish Company | 4764 Main St. | 910-754-9858 | Burgers, Seafood, Wings |
| Zeng’s Garden | 4734 Main St. | 910-754-5280 | Chinese, Buffet, Seafood |
