2026: Smaller shrimp, smaller portion and no longer locally caught (I inquired). Slaw seemed like…read moreit had been made day or more before because purple coloring from the cabbage had stained rest of slaw- that doesn't happen typically when fresh. (I know , I know - what do I expect on the 'off season'...I'm living and learning) Lemon aioli wasn't my favorite. Don't think will return for prices and taste/portion. I know it's off season but never got a water refill and had to find server to ask for check.

Jailhouse Provisions is a smaller lunch/dinner spot in BHI. If it gets busy then you can put your…read morename and phone number on the wait list, luckily we did not have to do that since there was availability at the bar. It was the crab cake sandwich and skeleton key cocktail for my husband and the flounder basket with a beer for me. The cocktail and flounder basket were our favorites.

Food was good, ordered a couple of burgers/fries, nothing too exciting for our choice tonight…read more Seafood chowder soup was good too. This was our first restaurant visited on the island. I will say the price took me off guard a bit, but it was right on the water in a marina...great atmosphere. Had a wedding reception happening on the tiki deck. Would definitely go back.

We went on an adventure exploring Bald Head Island recently and needed to take a quick stop for…read morelunch. I got the Nashville hot chicken sandwich and my husband got the grouper sandwich. He got 1 canned beer, and I got an unsweet tea. No appetizers or desserts and our bill was over $80 including tip. Ha! You learn quickly how expensive everything is here on BHI I guess because they have to bring everything over on the ferry, which makes sense. I enjoyed the chicken sandwich but I wish it was on a bun instead of Texas Toast. My husband enjoyed his grouper sandwich. I loved that they serve curly fries! Our waiter was awesome and we loved the view of the harbor on a pretty day. I would recommend Jules if you're in the area, just beware about the prices.

Not so sure why this place is called American Fish Company. From what I remember this is an outdoor…read morewaterfront bar with live music. I don't remember any food at the venue either...just drinks. I think this was some sort of cannery or small fishing port and the name just stuck throughout the years. They describe themselves as "SOUTHPORT'S BEST WATERFRONT PUB" - https://americanfishco.com/ Cool place to chill, and enjoy the scenery. Not a lot of seats or shade available during the hot summer months. Still, it's a nice place to grab a drink or two and enjoy some live music. The casual ambiance and the waterfront views are very nice as well. The sweltering Southern Summer heat can be a bit of an issue.

Stunning view at this bar! Great place for some drinks while waiting for a table at the local…read morerestaurants. Drinks were about $13 dollars each. They were delicious. Highly recommend the Limonada!

Fizzy Jane's is the perfect spot to host a private party in Southport. The space can easily hold…read more100 people, there's ample parking, and the hardworking staff will ensure everything goes smoothly. The food is a cut above the usual buffet fare, and they can accommodate allergies with aplomb. Our holiday party group enjoyed crab dip appetizers (with GF crackers provided along with the crispy wontons) and a wonderful dinner of fresh apple salad, roasted carrots, honey shrimp, steak and mashed potatoes. Bar service is exemplary. I'm looking forward to a return trip!

Got here today right at 10:00. Another car show so we walked to have drinks and good. Luckily MRk…read morethe wonderful bartender hooked us up with the strong hibiscus margaritas once again. I had a turkey club it was decent. Fries on point like last time. Friends had bacon omelette and french fries. Mudic us always good and the best drinks! We love Mark!

On a winter offseason January afternoon, it was a delight to see that this was open. The…read moreatmosphere and decor was classic modern and the bartender met us with a smile and immediate acknowledgment of our arrival. Are the prices high? Yes, but that is to be expected on the island. Three of us enjoyed a wonderful Bottle of Sauvignon Blanc which we took to drink outside on the back porch since it was in the 60s. Will definitely return next time on the island.

Great wine bar on the island, very cute environment but pricy wine glass options compared to the…read morebottle prices. It was packed on Memorial Day weekend but we were able to order a few glasses and cocktails at the bar pretty quickly.

I made reservations using the online service. The restaurant called me later that day to tell me…read morethey would not honor my request. When i asked why, I was told they didn't have control of the reservation system. Apparently anyone can make reservations at any time. I asked for the manager to call me, but after two requests, that hasn't happened yet.

Party of four with reservation on weeknight At first seemed good! Yet....husband ordered a…read moremartini as and It came dirty without asking for the dirt. (All four of us ordered martinis...3 dirty and my husband's was not). Calamari appetizer...very limited calamari tentacles and a few small rings Wouldn't order again Maybe this is a southern thing...we've had calamari at other places and it is definitely lacking. I ordered beef stroganoff with mushrooms Let me say it was only mushroom stroganoff and SALT stroganoff. If you like mushrooms and salt go for it Portions were large and food came out hot (positives). Husband ordered seafood paella His too was very salty He wanted more seafood of course. The couple we went with didn't complain but the special seafood and pasta plate appeared to be very lacking in seafood The pork chop looked plentiful and good but not sure about salt content Nice addition...a gentleman (not a cook) came asked politely asked how everything was I let him know very kindly that my dish of mushrooms was highly salted He said he'd pass it into the kitchen Nice of him to ask. I'm going to be very selective going forward on where I spend my hard earned money This was a one and done for us sorry to say. Three stars for the company and good conversation!

This is a great place to hang out on a sunny day and the painkiller was delicious! The upper deck…read moreis small, but if you can grab a spot the view is awesome - just make sure to put on sunscreen. I deducted a star for the 'membership' fee and the children. I understand people popping in with their kids quickly before hopping on the boat tour, but it's a small bar so the bunch of kids taking up a whole table with their iPads (sound on) kinda ruined the chill vibe for us.

Interesting little place. Because they don't serve food it's a "private" club. But, for the amazing…read moredeal of $1.00 you can become a member and enjoy a beverage or two and a great view. Located between Fishy Fishy and Edgewater, it offers a few tables and a view! Great place to stop by and just take a few minutes and enjoy the scenery

While visiting friends on Oak Island they took us to Duffers. While our hostess wasn't the…read morefriendliest when we came in or when she sat us, our waitress was delightful as was the rest of the staff we came in contact with. Seating and ambiance was nice and certain areas of the restaurant have better views than others of the golf course or the ocean. Two of us got mixed drinks which were very good as was all the food we ordered. I would definitely go back to Duffers the next time we visit.

Conveniently located near Fort Caswell and with a very decent menu. We were a group of 10 people…read moreand everybody seemed to be enjoying their food. The shrimp and grits was amazing and that is the reason for the 4 starts ! The Tacos were kinda small and probably a bit expensive. The fish on the other plates looked ok. Service was good. I would probably come back k if I am in the area but just to order the shrimp and grits !!

Cute place right on the beach with a beautiful atmosphere and great views. The food was very good,…read moreand the staff was friendly and welcoming. Our servers were wonderful throughout the visit. The only downside was the wait time. Even though the restaurant was not busy, we waited about 10-15 minutes while the host trained a new staff member before being taken to the outdoor seating area. We were offered the option to sit at the inside bar, but not at an indoor dining table, which was fine since we were waiting for friends and preferred to sit outside anyway. Once we ordered, the food also seemed to take longer than expected to arrive. Overall, though, it was still a nice experience in a great beachfront location.

After 6 years, I've made a long anticipated return to the lazy turtle for dinner tonight, let me…read morejust say taco Tuesday did not disappoint. This entire establishment has changed in every which way for the better. The inside had been renovated with a now view of the ocean, and they had upgraded wall decor and tables. No soggy fries, no dead flies, in fact this restaurant was sooooo much cleaner than I remember it being, even family who have been multiples times in the past agreed. We ordered the Nacho appetizer, and I got the chicken tacos and they exceeded my expectations in all sorts of delicious ways. The staff was so friendly the new owner even came by to chat and gave us chocolates, shout out to Giovanni! I can't wait to come back during the summer to see the beachfront patio in full effect!