Best Pasta in Oak Island

7 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 to December 2024)
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Turtle Island
Turtle Island
89/100 (1928 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Late Night
Crawfish
Crab
Scallops
Catfish
Clams
Shrimp and Grits
Oyster
Crab Soup
Calamari
Sandwiches
Mussels
Burger
Tuna
Calamares
Shrimp
Crab Cake
Chowder
Cheesecake
Pasta
Crab Legs
Salad
Steamers
Wings
Fried shrimp
"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
Swain Seafood Shack
Swain Seafood Shack
87/100 (1459 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Swain's Crab Dip
Chowder
Cheesecake
Mudslide Cake
Tapas
Filet Mignon with Grilled Squash and Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Fish Taco
Ultimate B L T
House Salad
Tacos
Crab Legs Filet Mignon Sausage Habolska Grilled Veggies
Homemade Chips
Fried shrimp
Shrimp
Garden Salad
Cheesecakes
New England Clam Chowder
Blackened Chicken
Carrot Cake
Shrimp and Scallops
Key lime pie
Pasta
Shrimp and Grits
Cakes
Salad
Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich
Pesto
Crab Dip Appetizer
Fish
Scallops
Mermaid Pasta
Coleslaw
Clams
Grouper Platter Fried
Lobster ravioli
Oyster
Salt Rubbed Tomahawk Pork Chop
Shack Chips
Sit down
Seafood
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Free off-street parking
Parking Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Reservations
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
Hickory Smoked ¼ Chicken
Ribs
Pork and Brisket Plate
Pulled Pork Sandwich Mac and Cheese Hush Puppies Potato Salad
Pork
Racks of Ribs
Sauces
Sandwiches
Kids Mozzarella Sticks with Baked Beans
Chicken Fingers
Burger
Hickory Smoked BBQ Pork Ribs
Mac and Cheese Green Beans Fries Hush Puppies
Two Meat Combo Plate with Ribs and Smoked Chicken
1 2 Chicken Homemade Chips and Hushpuppies
Pulled Pork Plate
Beef
Double Burger
Kids Chicken Tenders
Redneck Nachos
Chicken Brisket
Pasta
Texas Beef Brisket
Salad
Redneck Donuts
Wings
Bottle of Homemade BBQ Sauce
Mac and cheese
Senior Barbecue Plate
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
Fish House Restaurant
Fish House Restaurant
83/100 (878 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Dinner
Calamares
Crab Cake
Chowder
Crab Legs
Seafood Platters
Shrimp
Fried shrimp
Pasta
Alfredo
Salad
Crawfish
Clam Chowder
Catfish
Shrimp and Grits
Crab
Scallops
Clams
Oyster
Calamari
Mussels
Tuna
"The Fish House was nice. It was very crowded with long waits. We lucked out that an outside table came open for our group pretty quick but seating..."
Rachel Martin
"Superb seafood and big portions. Excellent. Flounder was super thick and shrimp and oysters were tops. Fantastic all the way and service was..."
Eric J
"Best seafood/regular food ever. Been here many many times and they have never disappointed. Great place to eat so long as you get there early. They..."
Ken McDaniel
"We went here during our vacation to Oak Island and it was the best meal we had the entire week. The place was absolutely fantastic. It was super..."
Robert Rogers
"Excellent as always. Thanks to Kim and her husband for great service, fabulous food, and a wonderful dinning..."
Thom Koontz
"Outstanding experience. Wonderful views, hard-working staff, friendly atmosphere, and top-notch cuisine with solid..."
Brad Harper
"The steam pot was great! Crab legs, shells, shrimp, crawfish, and more. Corn on the cob, potatoes, and sausage to round it out. Service was..."
Jeff E
"Great customer service. Our waitress was phenomenal and our food made to..."
Raj Joshi
"The food on OKI doesn't get any better!! So sad to see the motel raized though; we have so many fond memories of fishing right out our room..."
Andy Clark
"Best place to eat on Oak Island! Everything we got was top notch! We got the she crab soup, fried seafood platter, and the theme park. Have been..."
Alexandra Tuck
"Forgot to take pictures of our food. Once we got it... yummy it was to good to stop!! Here are some beautiful..."
Carissa Reisser
"Excellent dinner with friends on a Sunday evening. Line wasn’t too long and starts forming half hour before opening. (Make sure your whole party is..."
Karen Rose Kiser
"We have been coming to Oak Island every summer for over 7 years, and the Fish House is one of the few things we ALWAYS ensure we hit up. There's..."
Richard Scott
"You wouldn't think it would be hard to find a waterfront seafood restaurant that actually serves fresh seafood, but it is. We visited here on April..."
JULIE S
"I love this place and just realized I have never given it a review. The food is some of the freshest, best tasting seafood I have ever had. Yes you..."
kader ward
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
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Seafood
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Surf And Turf
Crab
Scallops
Fried shrimp
Oyster
Shrimp and Grits
Tuna
Salmon Salad
Salmon
Burger
Cakes
Pesto
Fish
Crab Cake
Shrimp
Chowder
Beef
Fish & Chips
Crab Legs
Seafood Platters
Lobster
Filet Mignon
Pasta
Swordfish
Salad
Fish & chips
Clam Chowder
Sit down
American
Seafood
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Waterfront
Wheelchair Accessible
Beach
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Discover
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
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
Duffer's Pub & Grille
Duffer's Pub & Grille
80/100 (331 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Bar
Pub
American
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Shrimp
Pasta
Salad
Salmon
Pesto
Fish
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great place, delicious food, good service. The french fries here are the best. Great cheeseburgers. Kids loved..."
Mary Prasviryna
"Stopped in on a Friday with 15 people. They got us seated together fairly quickly. Great service. The wait staff was quick and very friendly. The..."
Jesse Barney
"Loved Duffers Pub & Grille in Oak Island, NC. We sat at the bar and the two bartenders were super friendly and helpful. They had a bunch of TVs so if..."
HJC
"A great family place and we have always enjoyed very generous portions of good food. I gave 3 stars on the service because I ordered a bottle of red..."
Win Helgesen
"I am Soooo Thankful for Duffer's this Thanksgiving Day! First, I'm thankful I didn't have to cook 😉 but more importantly the food was Delicious! A..."
Natalie Wilson
"After years of visiting the Island, we finally discovered Duffer's, and are so happy we did. This place is so awesome we went here multiple times..."
Randy
"Thoroughly enjoyed Duffer's. Good food, great service, and after a few days of high heat and humidity, the restaurant was comfortable and cool:-) We..."
Sjk Nelson
"Top notch quality food. Service was fast and accurate. no mistakes made. I had the crab cake sandwich with a house salad and it was delicious..."
Christian Flores
"Ordered the filet mignon with yummy potatoes and a side of summer veggies. Filet was perfectly..."
Susan Zabrecky
"Absolutely incredible! We played the course earlier in the week and a member recommended the restaurant, we had actuallly planned to go to another..."
Daniel Hill
"We had a party of 8, 3 adults and 5 teenagers. We were all able to find something to eat and it was very good. The service was very attentive and the..."
Christy Williams
"Good place to eat or grab a drink, even if you don't golf. Seemed like the staff was having fun..."
Kevin Hollister
"Everything was delicious! Very quick and friendly service. We may eat here every day during our..."
Cari Carson
"We love coming here! We have been to many restaurants in the area and nothing can top this place for it's atmosphere, friendly service and..."
Bill Adams
"Staff was welcoming when we waltzed in at 8pm with 2 hungry kids after a long day of travel. Food was a little pricey I thought but it is a golf..."
Rob Dean
"Beautiful location with great food. I come here often when I visit Oak Island! Always hot and..."
S C (Dex)
"We spontaneously dined here with 20 guests 2/3/23 and could not have been more pleased! Manager Amy welcomed us and server Destiny was outstanding...."
Tina Morrow