Vegetarian Friendly: The best in Oak Island

15 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Oak Island Sub Shop
Oak Island Sub Shop
90/100 (944 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
American
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Shrimp
Beef
Salad
Roast Beef
Corned Beef
Shrimp Salad
Muffaletta
Sit down
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"After seeing the reviews for this place, I decided it would be worth a try. I skipped lunch, so I was starving and it was 3:30 after coming off the..."
Greg Floyd
"All of our subs were excellent. The club and the Italian subs were fantastic. Bread tastes very fresh. Everyone was super friendly. If you are..."
Megan Pruitt
"The subs here are SO good!! The best sub shop around, without a doubt. One of the walls is filled with hilarious sayings that keep me entertained..."
Kimberly Williamson
"Experience the smell of fresh baked bread as you enter the sub shop. All subs are served on the delicious homemade bread. 😋 Oak Islands choice..."
Susan Zabrecky
"This is a great lunch spot for those who like subs or salads. The food is good quality and it’s delicious. Far better than any sub you get from..."
Amanda McFadden
"The subs here are excellent. They put the chain sub shops to shame. I always go here whenever we visit Oak Island. It's an experience I look forward..."
Tim Campbell
"We got a take out for lunch one day while down at Oak Island last week for vacation. The bread was exceptional, freshly made daily and oh so soft! I..."
D Parker
"Large, packed subs. Italian could use more oil and vinegar. Fast and friendly..."
S Tam
"Just picked up 2 california subs, absolutely fabulous. You guys never disappoint. Love your..."
Tom Sewell
"Really good local sub shop. The food tastes great, and the amount of different meats and vegetables was great. My daughter is a vegetarian and the..."
Gene and Becky Parsley
"Fantastic sandwiches! The bread is incredible. Order early - there’s often a..."
Tyler Marovich
"I frequent Oak Island to visit family and have always wanted to try out this sub shop. Family members of mine whom are local to the area have advised..."
Alina Vigdorovich
"My favorite sub shop. I always get the deluxe. Turkey, ham, roast beef, lettuce, tomato, onion, banana peppers, salt pepper, oil, vinegar, provolone..."
Matt Hammon
"My first time eating here was back in June 2022. It was so good. The bread was soft and fresh. The sandwich had plenty of meat vs toppings. They use..."
Southern Food Junkie
"If you haven’t tried Oak Island Sub Shop, you are missing out! This was our first time trying the sub shop and we came back a second day because we..."
Haley Chafey
"Probably the best sub I have ever eaten!!! Had a grilled chicken parm on wheat (large size.) The sub was huge, the bread was the freshest I have ever..."
Jessica Barr
Old Bridge Diner
Old Bridge Diner
90/100 (2048 ratings)
Restaurants
Diner
Vegetarian Friendly
Diner
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
French Toast
Toasts
Burger
Waffles
Biscuits and gravy
Cakes
Pancakes
Salad
Clam Chowder
Chowder
Eggs Benedict
American
Diner
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This might have been my favorite meal while we were here. We came here because of the good reviews. We had to wait about 45 minutes for a table, but..."
Ben McGuire
"Old Bridge is a classic Oak Island spot for authentic, no frilles, southern food and charm. I always stop by when in town. They added pagers for the..."
Palatehacker
"Just a great diner! Friendly welcome, sat at the counter, fast service. A Oak Island local said this was the best place to eat... and she was..."
Patrick Biggar
"What to say about Old Bridge Diner. We hit this place every time we’re in OKI. The clientele is a mix of locals, tourists, truckers, aliens, etc...."
John K
"Loved the classic diner feel, hash browns were perfect and not soaked in oil, portions sizes reasonable, refreshing..."
Ivan Jenkins
"Nice little diner. The food is cheap but very good and reminiscent of home style cooking. Not greasy. I ordered the shrimp po boy and my other 2..."
BigManSteve
"Amazing food, wonderful service. The wait time to get a table wasn’t too bad either (approx. 20-30 minutes for a table of 5). No issues in calling..."
Sara Smith
"I had the wonderful experience of spending 7 months living in the area, and ate at the Old Bridge Diner every week. The food is excellent. The price..."
Karen Pope
"We have been going to eat at the OBD for years! Has always been perfect food and 5 stars! Recently, they have changed their hashbrowns to what I..."
Don Hayes
"This was our first time eating at the Old Bridge Diner, and it was great. I'm pretty set in how I like my eggs/omelets, bacon, toast, and hash browns..."
David Weiss
Turtle Island
Turtle Island
89/100 (1928 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Late Night
Chowder
Cheesecake
Pasta
Crab Legs
Salad
Steamers
Wings
Fried shrimp
Crawfish
Crab
Catfish
Scallops
Shrimp and Grits
Clams
Crab Soup
Oyster
Calamari
Sandwiches
Mussels
Burger
Tuna
Calamares
Shrimp
Crab Cake
"Amazing variety of food on Oak Island. Arrive around 445 PM (just before opening to avoid a wait). A wonderful selection of food including Calabash..."
Brian Whitson
"Pretty tasty. The salad was green, not just iceberg. The appetizers were great. It was a little dark in the restaurant, the bathrooms have a sink..."
Lori Reed
"We ate at Turtle Island on a Friday night. The place was really busy. They seated us quickly and our waitress was fast and friendly. Everyone in our..."
Trey Ethridge
"Great food and service tonight! Prices are inflated a little, but to be expected here on the island. Easy access from the road. Seafood was prepared..."
Justin Williamson
"Great place! We dined in once and ordered take out another time. Quaint decor and friendly staff.. there were twelve orders for our take out order..."
Karena Yoder
"Love the mussels! Order them every time we go. With an unassuming outside, simple and quaint dining room and bar, the food is far better than you..."
Beth Thompson
"We had best experience and the BEST food around. And to top it off, our waitress Ms. Sarah Brown was absolutely PERFECT!!!! We could not have gotten..."
Kim Blount
"Turtle Island was a great experience! We arrived 15 minutes before opening to find a large crowd waiting at the door. Lucky we called ahead to..."
Nik B
"My family loves this place. They have s pretty good kids menu and great daily specials. Their blackened fish are great. The whole fried flounder is..."
Robbie Baker
"Very nice restaurant. The crab stuffed flounder with hollandaise is killer. Its basically a crab cake but instead of breading, it’s surrounded by..."
BigManSteve
Sunset Slush
Sunset Slush
88/100 (257 ratings)
Dessert
Restaurants
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Ice Cream
Cotton Candy
Ice Cream
Mango and Coconut Small Italian Ice
Raspberry Lemonade Slush
Sit down
Italian
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Accepts Discover
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Drinks
Cheap Eats
"Best Italian Ice on the island, a family favorite! It doesn't matter if its day or night, rain or shine, everyone visits sunset..."
Kelly Prim
"Gelati: coconut and vanilla 🫶 They young lady working was very kind and..."
Brittany Addair
"Awesome ices! Super friendly staff! Convenient location and cheap prices! A must stop after the beach, or anytime in..."
Joseph Brightman
"Plenty of options from ice cream to water ice (as we NJ/PHILLY call it). I enjoyed the banana pudding ice cream with vanilla wafers in it & my bestie..."
Brian & Crystal
"There Italian ice here is so good. The employees here are super kind too! Never tasted Italian ice this delicious 🤤 And the prices are not that..."
Catherine Coats
"This is the best frozen dessert I have had, much more flavorful then traditional ice cream. We went both nights we were on island in September. The..."
Chase and Cody's travels -
"Two teenage boys behind the counter of a generic shaved ice stall. A memorable stop for kids but not the best sweets on the island. If you..."
Charlie H
"Great place for kids of all ages. My kids love the Italian Ice and I go for the candy. This place has a large selection. Don’t forget to ring the..."
Brad Embry
"Great place! Very friendly young man there this evening. The icecream was delicious, and the awesome variety of candy 🍬 was very tempting..."
carol fields
"They have a lot of Italian ice flavors and prices are good. As far as ice cream they only have about 8 normal..."
Cody Holstein
"We were so happy to find a sunset slush here on Oak Island. It's always great and they have dozens of flavors. The candy shop is a nice..."
David Pearson
"They have delicious treats after a hot day at the beach, they also have cards that go along the shores selling nice cold slushies. They have a huge..."
Michael Lawlor
"Delicious and refreshing on a warm day. I had the Decadent on this stop, almond, coconut, chocolate and coffee Italian ice...."
David Pearson
"I wasn't expecting much but hot more than expected. Good..."
Joe Scott
"Great selection of wonderful flavors. Get a koozie if you plan to return to get a discount. Terrific service. They also do a beach cart that strolls..."
Brian Whitson
"This is our favorite italian ice place. They have a ton of flavors and a small outdoor seating area. Try it at the shop or from the carts that they..."
Eric Stevie
"Sunset Slush is always a top spot for our family when we visit Oak..."
Blake Prim
"Loved the ice...not so much slush as it is delicious and velvety italian ice. Cute outdoor seating area too. A little pricey for the portion..."
Lesley Walther
Swain Seafood Shack
Swain Seafood Shack
87/100 (1459 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Grouper Platter Fried
Scallops
Fish
Coleslaw
Salt Rubbed Tomahawk Pork Chop
Clams
Lobster ravioli
Shack Chips
Oyster
Swain's Crab Dip
Mudslide Cake
Filet Mignon with Grilled Squash and Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Chowder
Ultimate B L T
Cheesecake
House Salad
Crab Legs Filet Mignon Sausage Habolska Grilled Veggies
Tapas
Homemade Chips
Fish Taco
Garden Salad
Tacos
New England Clam Chowder
Fried shrimp
Blackened Chicken
Shrimp
Cheesecakes
Shrimp and Scallops
Carrot Cake
Shrimp and Grits
Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich
Pasta
Key lime pie
Crab Dip Appetizer
Salad
Cakes
Mermaid Pasta
Pesto
Sit down
Seafood
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Reservations
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Free off-street parking
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Wine and Beer
Accepts Credit Cards
Gift Cards Available
Takeout
Parking Available
Accepts Mastercard
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Swain's was awesome! The food was bang on - we got the grouper with hush puppies and fries, and fried shrimp with the same sides. Everything was..."
Javed Bartlett
"Based on Google ratings and recommendation from a neighbor, I decided to go there Saturday for dinner. After reviewing the entire menu and having a..."
Greg Floyd
"Came here for wife's bday. Great service. The food is amazing. Even the salad with dinner was impressive. Took home alot of leftovers. Try the slap..."
Eddie Fitz
"Highly recommend this place We drove down from OIB to dine here. Our food was absolutely delicious. We indulged on their homemade chips for our..."
Mandy Pennell
"Really good and great wait staff!!! Absolutely love this place the portions are always enough for 2 meals!! Waitstaff are friendly I like to ask what..."
Brenda Kay Locklear- Holleman
"Food is amazing. The staff are wonderful. I can’t wait to try more items on their..."
Timmie Lowery
"You must go to this place, be sure to make your reservations early. The food was amazing. We had the Mahi Mahi, which was the catch of the day...."
Whitne Harris
"Highly recommend making a reservation here for any celebration! We were in town for a bachelorette weekend and they accommodated 6 of us with ease...."
Portia Moore
"Really great dinner and experience here! To start I just make a note that service is a little slow, but they are clearly understaffed so it’s..."
BigManSteve
"Well, where do we begin with this place? First, we would like to say thank you to our waitress, Marissa. She was everything a waitress should be and..."
Donna R.
Bar-b-que House
Bar-b-que House
86/100 (2528 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
Barbecue
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pork and Brisket Plate
Ribs
Pulled Pork Sandwich Mac and Cheese Hush Puppies Potato Salad
Racks of Ribs
Pork
Kids Mozzarella Sticks with Baked Beans
Hickory Smoked BBQ Pork Ribs
Sauces
Sandwiches
Mac and Cheese Green Beans Fries Hush Puppies
Chicken Fingers
Burger
Two Meat Combo Plate with Ribs and Smoked Chicken
1 2 Chicken Homemade Chips and Hushpuppies
Pulled Pork Plate
Beef
Kids Chicken Tenders
Redneck Nachos
Double Burger
Chicken Brisket
Pasta
Texas Beef Brisket
Salad
Redneck Donuts
Wings
Bottle of Homemade BBQ Sauce
Mac and cheese
Senior Barbecue Plate
Hickory Smoked ¼ Chicken
Sit down
Barbecue
American
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This is Carolina BBQ at its finest. We did 2 Grand Daddy’s so we could sample everything. The half chicken was moist, tender and perfect. The..."
Scott
"We had been told that this was the best barbecue around, and since we had not picked up anything for dinner while staying in Oak Island we decided to..."
Tania Allen
"This place was the bomb. Family loved everything. Spicy BBQ sauce was great. Mouth is watering just thinking about it. Reminds us of our favorite..."
B Finger
"Food was great and service was also very good. Would definitely go back. Ordered the "Who's Yer..."
Josh Morrison
"My boss recommended this place and it was solid. Got the pulled pork with coleslaw and onion, crinkle fries and mac and cheese. The thing I enjoyed..."
Michael Theakos
"Loved this place. It feels like an old diner. The waitresses were very friendly and we could tell they love their jobs. The food was delicious. We..."
Jessica Harpster
"I'm from the mountains and this was some of the best barbecue I've ever had. Everything just fell off the bone and was juicy and tender. I got the..."
Chandler Norwood
"I would honestly be content if all the meals for the rest of my life were from here. I have come here for years when I visit oak Island and it's..."
Steve Brown
"Great, simple barbecue and very kind staff! Classic sides and a nice selection of smoked meats. We ended up trying the pork, the brisket sandwich and..."
Matthew Waldron
"Great BBQ. I had the two meats plate and opted for the ribs and smoked chicken. The house BBQ sauce is too die for. They also offer several other..."
Nick Ballam
Island Jo Coffee N Cafe
Island Jo Coffee N Cafe
86/100 (684 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Breakfast
Sandwiches
Salad
Tuna
Bagels
American
Café
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"I decided to try Island Jo Coffee & Cafe based on it’s rating. It is a very good place to get a cup of coffee and a bagel. I ordered the sausage..."
Greg Floyd
"Such a precious coffee spot on oak island! The drinks were delicious and there were plenty of breakfast and lunch options to choose from. We ordered..."
Madison Taylor
"Took my two little girls here for a treat. They loved the cinnamon twists so much that I didn't even have time to get a pic before they were..."
Nikki C.
"Great spot for coffee and a breakfast sandwich. You can order online to skip the crowd. They also offer pup..."
Dana White
"Great place for breakfast and lunch! Huge portion sizes and great prices! Clam chowder was creamy and not too rich with lots of meat. Sandwiches were..."
BigManSteve
"Must visit this quaint, unique, and most importantly "tasty " establishment. I LOVE breakfast, and this is the place I routinely stop in for..."
Hannah Stewart
"Stopped in for a light breakfast and was delighted by the quaint atmosphere and decoration. Due to Covid they aren't doing indoor dining (which is..."
Tim Smith
"The food is amazing. I had a bacon, egg, and cheese bagel. My son had one, too. My wife had the same but on a wrap. They loved their food, too. My..."
Joseph Stader
"We just had the most amazing breakfast! My wife and I ordered a sausage, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel, a ham egg and cheese on a croissant..."
Kody Hall
"Order in advance from their website. It texts you when your food is ready. There are a few spots to eat outside but it seems like mostly take away. I..."
KJ
"My hunger pains were greatly satisfied!!! If you haven't been, you don't know what you're missing!!! I don't mind sharing with you...lol...Spinach &..."
Sharonda Davis
"Customer service was fine. Nice atmosphere. Outstanding bacon, tomato, mayo on croissant! Cannot wait to go..."
B Armando
"Came in for coffee and a late breakfast. There is no seating inside and only one table outside not in full sun. The coffees were great, my husband ..."
Jesse Locklear
"I ordered the Reuben Sandwich on Rye W/ Potato Salad OMG! It was made perfect and taste Amazing! If you're ever at Oak Island NC hit this place up..."
Nickolas II
"I’ve enjoyed many great bagels from places such as NYC’s Ess-a-bagel, Russ & daughters, and I love the chain sully steamers! but nothing..."
common ground
"Wow this little small local mom & mom pop coffee shop is a treasure!! We got a large coconut caramel frappe, a large Caramel macchiato, 2 bagels one..."
Michelle Mizery
"I love Island Jo! It’s a small but very popular restaurant on Oak Island. I love getting their breakfast. My favorite is the bacon, egg, and cheese..."
Emily Sledge
"Awesome breakfast and lunch. Ordered online and food was ready very fast. The chicken salad is so good. I got breakfast this morning and really..."
Sherry Chinn
Pizza Shack
Pizza Shack
85/100 (560 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Pizza Shack was very good pizza. First time we have eaten here and we were impressed. You definitely will not be..."
B Finger
"The staff was very energetic and positive to interact with. They definitely do very good business; I waited a pretty long while for the pizza, but it..."
Edensol
"I get a well done pizza from them often. It's always good, the price is good and they are friendly. They deliver too as well which is..."
sal been
"We got our pizza to go. It was very delicious. This place was open the latest and I had just flown in from out of state and didn’t feel like making..."
Amanda Brynn
"The pizza was divine loved their crust and it was out on time. Quick stop for pick up on our first night at the beach. The Works family size was..."
Maggie Childress
"Pizza was delicious! The employees were kind and helpful. We will definitely eat here..."
Sam Walker
"An amazing establishment that produces tasty pizzas for your mouth to enjoy. The service was great and this one tall guy with black hair was..."
Gmoney
"Great pizza! We are here for a family vacation and placed a big order. The staff were super friendly and helpful! Even carried our pizza to our car!..."
Hope Thompson
"WOW the crust on our pizza is FABULOUS! It is light and fresh with just a little crunch. It is SO good! I've never had one like it. ..."
Linnae Keller
"Please Remember cash only! You will experience-THE Best Pizza on Oak Island! This little place has been business a very long time because they offer..."
Brandi Kerns
"I have been coming here for years. Love this Pizza place. Staff is friendly and the pizza is great!! Good prices..."
Karen Faircloth
"A great small business that knows how to make a magnificent pizza, and the wonderful smell of the oven will have you anxious to consume the pizza...."
mike paugh
"Simply the best pizza on the island. Extremely nice people. Wish I had tried this place along time a go. It will be a tradition for my family to get..."
Heath Tatum
Tranquil Harbour Restaurant & Bar
Tranquil Harbour Restaurant & Bar
84/100 (1749 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
American
Vegan Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Calamari
Calamares
Crab Cake
Burger
Cakes
Shrimp
Fish
Salad
Wings
Crab
Sit down
American
Bar
Seafood
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Accepts Credit Cards
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Free Wifi
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Super awesome place to come get some seafood. Cool atmosphere, good drinks, and bomb food! We had the firecracker shrimp and it was delicious! I had..."
Jodi Friend
"Amazing! Highly recommended!! This is the 1/2 size fresh catch. The slaw is a must - apple cabbage so good. Fish was wonderful. My sister had..."
Heather Antram
"I would rate it 9/10 simply because of the wait time. However, it was understandably a busy evening but we still had to wait a while for our server...."
Lydia R. Elliott
"We were so pleasantly surprised by this place. I ordered the blackened fish Oscar which was served with crab meat, mashed potatoes and asparagus. The..."
Melanie Kraft
"Can't believe we got in! Worth the wait for the food. The portions are better than other restaurants on Oak Island and Southport. Asparagus spears..."
Craig Gillhaus
"Flavor is added to the max in the most appropriate way with every dish you have. All the way starting from the sugar cookie Martini down to the..."
CoffeeBeforeMascara
"My husband and I are vacationing here from Iowa. We stumbled upon this restaurant for the first time on Sunday and we loved it so much we went back..."
Hanna “Han” Decker
"Absolutely delicious. Got the grouper, mashed potatoes, and broccoli. They offer take out as well as dine in. They have high chairs and a kids menu...."
Linsi Locks
"Great place for relaxed dining. Thoroughly enjoyed the Pomoano fried fish basket! Will definitely return to try other menu items. Drink pictured is..."
Dianne Harwell
"Stopped here for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. My husband and I really enjoyed our food. Catch of the day was pompano, and it was exceptionally..."
Sonia Sambun
Pepperoni Grill
Pepperoni Grill
83/100 (2023 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Meatballs
Lasagne
Sandwiches
Cannoli
Fried pickles
Pesto
Pasta
Salad
Wings
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Waterfront
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Sanitation Score: Not Listed (not legal) We ordered lunch special and carnilicious calzone. The wait was about 25 minutes at a time they were not..."
Amber Kight
"Surprised us with free garlic knots which were incredible! The salads hit the spot! Loved how they mixed the lettuces with the right amount of..."
Carol Flint
"We ordered for pickup. The food was great! I'm excited about the leftovers we have! Jonny Supremo, Kickin Chicken, and the garlic knotts were all..."
Jason Roskom
"Hungry for pizza we stopped here after the beach. We ordered at the take out window. Easy ordering. The place wasn't busy at all so our order took..."
Pia Boje
"Shared a pizza and salad with my grandkids. Enjoyed the patio and very nice waitress. Kids loved the complementary garlic..."
Susan Zabrecky
"Pizza is great, loved the crust. The wings here are excellent. Ordered three times in one week while on..."
Josh Morrison
"The pizza here is off the chain. Had it for the first time about a month ago, had to come back again. Friendly staff, awesome pizza. That’s all..."
Nicholas Hare
"Limited seating and very popular. Take out can be a longer than expected wait during the summer months but the food is great. Pizzas are loaded with..."
Natalie Sharp
"We ordered a small double Pep and double cheese pizza, mild wings, and fried pickles. All of it was amazing, but the fried pickles were the best we..."
Lena S
"Pizza is very good, sauce is flavorful and cheese is on par with any good established pizza joint. Garden Stromboli was insanely watery, most likely..."
Nick DiColandrea
"It's by far my favorite pizza and pizza place. Eating on the deck in nice weather near the dunes...can't get any better. Well, before the dunes were..."
Terry I
"Best food we had on Oak Island. Got take out one night and dined on the patio second time. Tried the cheese steak sub sandwich, pizza, and garlic..."
Michelle Hannon
"Really good pizza! Only outdoor seating, but it has a nice deck with some..."
Brandon Lovejoy
"Awesome place for pizza plenty of toppings great service friendly staff. Order in advance as they are very busy in summer months. Everything about..."
Daniel Adams
"Amazing pizza and dessert! Called in the order and went and picked it up about 45 minutes later. They were busy and I can understand why! Best pizza..."
Jess Davies
"Literally the best restaurant I’ve ever been to. The staff was so nice I felt like royalty and the food was just amazing. The food came out so fast..."
Abigail Mercuri
"Pepperoni Grill was recommended to us by another couple staying at our motel. They ate there Fri and the lasagna special was awesome. We ordered a..."
Pamela Bowman
"This is a great place at the beach for some familiar Italian foods...pizza, subs, strombolis etc. Remodeled after COVID the updated dining room..."
tobin shepherd
"I just have to enjoy pizza at the beach. Pepperoni Grill has the best tasting pizza in the Oak Island area. Great sauce, crust, and flavor. It's..."
Paul Kelly
Island Way
Island Way
83/100 (2408 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Seafood
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Surf And Turf
Crab
Fried shrimp
Scallops
Shrimp and Grits
Oyster
Salmon Salad
Tuna
Cakes
Salmon
Burger
Pesto
Fish
Shrimp
Crab Cake
Beef
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Crab Legs
Lobster
Seafood Platters
Filet Mignon
Pasta
Swordfish
Salad
Fish & chips
Clam Chowder
Sit down
American
Seafood
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Reservations
Waterfront
Wheelchair Accessible
Beach
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Discover
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"My wife, brother-in-law, and I ate here two days ago. We're still talking about how good our meal was! Hands down, best crab dip we've ever had. I..."
Schuyler Allen
"The food was incredible! From the appetizer to the main dish! But what made it better was the service! Our waiter Noah was amazing! Friendly and..."
Kandace Rutter
"Island Way did not disappoint! We stopped in with no reservation but they accommodated us as if we did. The hostess, the bartender, and our server..."
Carol Flint
"Fantastic restaurant be patient when they are busy they serve in typical courses so don't be in a rush and enjoy your food it is phenomenal staff are..."
Brad Still
"Staff is helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable!!! Great food.... I've never had any plate that was less than great!! Ocean front view is priceless! A..."
Jerry Gravitt
"Great place to go finer dinning on the beach. Definitely not your average place. It's a step above. We had the grouper Neptune and 2lbs of crab..."
Jamie Mcfarland
"Our group of five had to make late reservations, but this was a restaurant that was remarkably close to our beach rental, and we wanted to try it. We..."
Amy H.
"Making reservations was easy and the table was ready when we arrived. Food was delicious. I had the shrimp and grits with a side salad. The gravy..."
Erin Morris
"Island Way is a fantastic option combining fresh seafood and steaks with sweeping oceans views in Oak Island. Attached to a pier loaded with fishing..."
John K
"Fantastic place! My wife and I ate there 3 times in one week while on vacation. Don't let the outside appearance fool you, very upscale inside. Chris..."
Scott Garrison
"This place is a real gem ! We dined last night party of 6. Quality of the food and the presentation were excellent. The scallops Neptune is a..."
Debra Arouesty
"Brilliant service and a great early evening menu. The fish and chips was different from home but still delicious. No issue with the portion sizes and..."
Mr. Kellogg
"Great location and ambience. Dress is casual. The food is excellent. Medallion Steak cooked to perfection, tender, and the bacon was crisp. Lobster..."
Coach Billie Crutcher (Coach Billie C)
"I was in Oak Island for a client who wanted to buy a house. I found this gem and absolutely loved it. Great food, excellent service and by the ocean...."
Lambros Balatsias
"Delicious food and excellent wait staff. Very fast and friendly service. Food was top notch and will definitely visit..."
Cory Ross
"Excellent food and a great ambiance. We tried this restaurant to get a seat next to an ocean view and weren't disappointed. We started out with..."
Nick Ballam
"She-crab soup was fabulous, as was the linguine with Alfredo sauce and grilled scallops. Had to get an order of the soup to go! Katlyn was my server..."
Miltra Bressan
Shagger Jacks
Shagger Jacks
82/100 (3029 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegan Options
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Seafood
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
French Fries
Wings
Crab
Tortillas
Scallops
Steak Sandwich
Oyster
Key lime pie
Tuna
Sandwiches
Fried pickles
Salmon
Burger
Grilled cheese
Fish
Shrimp and Grits
Hot Dog
Pimento Cheese
Corn dogs
Crab Cake
Shrimp
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Crab Legs
Ribs
Salad
Sit down
Bar
American
Seafood
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Our food and service was amazing. We came on a Saturday eve - expecting a wait as we had a part of 7 (3 kiddos!). We were sat immediately and able to..."
Brianna Robinson
"We ate at Shagger Jack's two out of the three nights we stayed at Oak Island. The food was fantastic. The first night we got wings and Bayou..."
Michelle G
"Great place for lunch or dinner. Indoor and outdoor seating. Dogs welcome on the patio. Fun, friendly staff providing great..."
Natalie Sharp
"Food was amazing and staff very supportive. We had a party of 9 and it was going to be an hour and half wait. We told her we was willing to be split..."
YouthPastorRichie
"Delicious food. Great service(thanks Savanah) and laid back atmosphere. The flounder sandwich was enormous. The Fish tacos had a nice spicy..."
T_ca
"I love a laid-back place with great food, and Shagger Jacks is exactly that. I had the Island Bowl with chicken and got a lb of peel and eat shrimp..."
Erin O'Donnell
"Great food at reasonable prices. Had the appetizer special which was fried grouper bites, and coleslaw with fries. Wife had the shrimp island bowl..."
Luke Curley
"Some of the best cooked food I had in a while from a restaurant. I recommend the blackened salmon. And the salad that's under it is GOOD. The shrimp..."
Patrick Slaughter
"Loved this place! Came highly recommended from a friend and we were not disappointed. Staff was very friendly and service was quick. We got the..."
Chris Turner
"Great food and service! It's a busy place, so they told us it would be a 45 minute wait for 4 people, however they called us in 10 minutes. The..."
Theresa Robinson
"Beautiful island has outdoor and indoor seating, looks like they have live music area and outdoor bar. Food was great, we were referred to get the..."
Anna Shaw
"We live within an easy walk to Shagger Jacks. We typically don't go during the tourist season because of the crowds. But when we go, we have good..."
Mike Eubanks
"The food was pretty good. Didn’t have steak on the menu but the alternatives were nice. I had the flounder sandwich and it was amazing. Flounder..."
LeAnne Stephens
"I ordered the Shrimp Island bowl. I asked that the rice be left out and they did so. Was super good! I really liked the fried plantains! Place was..."
Tina Pendleton
"Shaggar Jacks is absolutely one of our FAVORITE places to eat at! It is often quite busy but there is an amazing outdoor bar with grown up beverages..."
Megan Gupko
"Our waitress was fantastic, personable and quick getting everything we asked for. Going out to eat with 3 kids and a dog can be pretty hectic but..."
Dani Riley
"We had a wonderful lunch, ate outdoors lovely temperature and super friendly service. We started with a shrimp appetizer that came out hot and fresh..."
Dennis Voulopos
"We arrived for dinner, were seated immediately and had an awesome waitress (I don’t remember her name) who was very knowledgeable about the menu as..."
Sonya Clark
Kai Jo's
Kai Jo's
81/100 (1900 ratings)
Quick Bites
Seafood
American
American
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Southwestern
Fast food
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Queso
Taco salad
Firecracker Shrimp Nachos
Shrimp
Pork Belly Tacos
Chicken Nachos
Tapas
Uncle Swilly's Quesadilla
Jarritos Mexican Soda
Fish Taco
Mel's Shrimp Nachos
Fish Taco
Tacos
Killer Taco Tuesday
Queso Dip
Teriyaki Steak Taco
Surf And Turf
Corn Tortilla Chips
Side Jalapenos
North Shore Tacos Coulio Tacos & Surf and Turf
Burrito
Kids Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla
Nachos
Keiki Chicken Little Joe
Fast food
American
Seafood
Mexican
Southwestern
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Everything is wonderful. I got full just from 2 tacos. The flavors are wonderful! I got the north shore tacos, Mel’s shrimp nachos which smelt..."
Johnna White
"Our favorite spot on the island. Ordering process was an ease. Food came out fresh and delicious. Plenty of outdoor seating. If you’re in a mood..."
Dee Dang
"I’ve been here multiple times and every single time the food is amazing. They have great owners and employees as well! Highly recommend getting..."
Jaké Tedder
"My parents and I ordered online from here and brought it out here on the beach to eat for lunch and it was absolutely amazing!! I got two different..."
Myra-Beth Lutz
"Kai-Joe's is a delicious beach taco spot! Wide variety of menu items. Prices are pretty good, and the service is quick! Shaded outside seating...."
Harrison Martin
"Food was delicious. Shrimp in the shrimp tacos was a tad over cooked but otherwise great flavor. Steak burrito was great. Waited about 10-15 minutes..."
Bree L
"I'm not saying you HAVE to go to Oak Island for a Kai-Joe tacos... I'm just saying it'd be worth it! From the amazing staff to the insane creations..."
Robert Shankland
"Amazing tacos and casual lunch! You order at a little window and wait for your name to be called. As a huge taco fan, these are GREAT tacos. They..."
Brian Kristof
"Phenomenal food! Affordable prices! We went for two meals in a row. Each dish has a diferent seasoning and vibe to it. At some mexican places..."
Alanah Reid
"Amazing food! Last week I had it 3 times. I know everyone across the country is struggling to sustain a consistent staff so I don’t want to do more..."
James Fosbury
"My fiancé and I were down this weekend and decided to check out some of the local spots. We picked this place and were shocked at how good it was!..."
Garrett Cave
"My wife and I were on OKI, and since we love tacos of all types, we decided to come here. My two tacos (a Kai-Joe and a Coulio) were both delicious..."
Doug Griffith
"Fabulous tocos and burritos, friendly staff, very kid and dog friendly. They offered us ice cold bottled water free of charge and a small drinking..."
Mia’s Mom
"This place is great. The service was fast, the food was fantastic, and the staff was personable and friendly. My family ended up going here 3..."
Alex Murray
"*edited* we went back 2 days after the first day we went and the food and service were exceptional!! The food was good and we will definitely be..."
Lindsey Martin
"My family and I went to Kai-Joes for lunch, and the food was fantastic. My husband said it was one of the best tacos he's had, and my chicken..."
Meredith Brooks
"If you like perfect..."
K m
"Our favorite place on the island. We've been here a dozen times at least and the food is ALWAYS delicious. Be prepared to wait during peak hours..."
Justin Stark
Thai By The Sea
Thai By The Sea
78/100 (510 ratings)
Restaurants
Thai
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Noodle
Shrimp
Beef
Dumplings
Pad Thai
Curry
"Great place! Always making great food. Clean kitchen, good people. They were gracious enough to make me something during lunch hours when they are..."
Zachary Alexander (Link1478)
"Please do not be dissuaded by the reviews that say the host is unpleasant. We visited this restaurant 28 December 2018 and found it to be a pleasant..."
James Christian
"A very good Thai restaurant that we are blessed to have on Oak Island. They don't have a lot of employees, but service is good and wait is usually..."
Susan Dotson
"Amazing Thai food! We ordered take out from this Thai restaurant, and it was authentic and delicious. The flavors in the food were amazing and it..."
C Rogers
"We've had Thai food all over the United States, this place is up there as one of ours favorites. Simple menu, that allows all dishes to be very well..."
KAJ
"We love this place!!! Been coming here for like two years and enjoy it as much as we did the first time. The server/owner can get busy easily but..."
Francisco López
"Quiet and low-key. We visited in the off season. Fried rice was on point and pad Thai was delicious. Portions were not large, but reasonable. Was..."
J C
"An extremely comfortable environment with very pleasant staff. Went there for my mothers post birthday dinner-dinner. We enjoy any excuse to..."
Aaron Jargo
"This little gem on Oak Island has some of the best pad Thai we have had in a while. My wife and I got a plate of both chicken pad Thai and shrimp pad..."
Martin Moose
"Very interesting place. Probably the best Thai food I've eaten, (at least the best Pad Thai), very well prepared, however the service can be tough..."
Rusty Dixon
"Absolute best Thai food I have ever had, and I have had a lot of Thai food. - Staff were very friendly and attentive, without being intrusive. - If..."
Edward H.
"This is a local Thai joint. This sweet older couple run the entire thing, just the two of them. The food is authentic and cooked by the wife. Always..."
Jennifer Cammack
"Best Thai food I've ever had. I tried Thai food for the first time here and went back home to Raleigh/Cary and had lots of good Thai food. But this..."
Nikolai K
Thai By The Sea
Thai By The Sea
74/100 (396 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Thai
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pad Thai
Curry
"Great place! Always making great food. Clean kitchen, good people. They were gracious enough to make me something during lunch hours when they are..."
Zachary Alexander (Link1478)
"Please do not be dissuaded by the reviews that say the host is unpleasant. We visited this restaurant 28 December 2018 and found it to be a pleasant..."
James Christian
"A very good Thai restaurant that we are blessed to have on Oak Island. They don't have a lot of employees, but service is good and wait is usually..."
Susan Dotson
"Amazing Thai food! We ordered take out from this Thai restaurant, and it was authentic and delicious. The flavors in the food were amazing and it..."
C Rogers
"We've had Thai food all over the United States, this place is up there as one of ours favorites. Simple menu, that allows all dishes to be very well..."
KAJ
"We love this place!!! Been coming here for like two years and enjoy it as much as we did the first time. The server/owner can get busy easily but..."
Francisco López
"Quiet and low-key. We visited in the off season. Fried rice was on point and pad Thai was delicious. Portions were not large, but reasonable. Was..."
J C
"An extremely comfortable environment with very pleasant staff. Went there for my mothers post birthday dinner-dinner. We enjoy any excuse to..."
Aaron Jargo
"This little gem on Oak Island has some of the best pad Thai we have had in a while. My wife and I got a plate of both chicken pad Thai and shrimp pad..."
Martin Moose
"Very interesting place. Probably the best Thai food I've eaten, (at least the best Pad Thai), very well prepared, however the service can be tough..."
Rusty Dixon
"Absolute best Thai food I have ever had, and I have had a lot of Thai food. - Staff were very friendly and attentive, without being intrusive. - If..."
Edward H.
"This is a local Thai joint. This sweet older couple run the entire thing, just the two of them. The food is authentic and cooked by the wife. Always..."
Jennifer Cammack
"Best Thai food I've ever had. I tried Thai food for the first time here and went back home to Raleigh/Cary and had lots of good Thai food. But this..."
Nikolai K