Fixins

Never disappoints ! Excellent place for any sandwich, very quiet inside and staff very friendly and…read morehelpful. Highly recommend you try this place.

Each sandwich we had from here was delicious. We ordered the BLT, California club, and Italian…read more Every one of us loved what we got. I have 2 boys (11 and 13) and sandwiches aren't their first choice for lunch but this place did not disappoint.

Inside

Chicken, Bacon, Chipotle - Small

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Roast beef sandwich small

Sunset Grill

3.6(34 reviews)

1.7 mi

Service is very good and decently fast (I ordered a lot...). Açaí bowls and Coffee (Pecan Twist…read morespecifically) hit! All in all, comfort, good, relaxed, affordable. We've returned a few times in the span of three days #bigback

This place is an oasis in a Mediterranean food desert! The shawarma is top notch. Pita bread is…read morefreshly made. Hummus and falafel are the best I've ever had. And the people/owner are so friendly. Will order every time we are in OKI. Thank you!!

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Lamb and beef gyro

Swain's Seafood and Cut

4.5(349 reviews)

0.0 mi

This is a must see when you're in town.Excellent food and service. The staff was friendly and…read moreknowledgable. The crab cakes were very fresh and delicious. It is informal with a classic beachy atmosphere. Lots of fruity cocktails to add to the ambience. I will warn you portions are big!! Make room for the delicous desserts. You won't go away hungry. I only wish they took reserations. however, you cancall an hour a head and get put on the waitlist. They will text you when your table is ready.

Service was great. Our waitress, Jenna did not pressure us, gave us time to determine what we…read morewanted to eat. She initially ran down a list of specials. After getting our food she checked back to make sure the food was to our liking. The food was great, very flavorful and good portions. We enjoyed the meal and plan to go back before we head home.

Steak and blackened shrimp and scallops on other side.

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Front Enterance

Olivers On the Cape Fear

4.1(607 reviews)

3.6 mi

Great views we sat in the covered porch Great staff and…read moreservice Not a ton of wine choices but some good options White balsamic dressing was good Shrimp and grits very good Grouper special was great Loved it

Very expensive and food quality was not good, especially for the price. I was disappointed. I…read moreordered a salad (the one with cranberries). It was a $17 plate of bagged lettuce sprinkled with dried cranberries, a few cherry tomatoes, shredded cheese and a sweet bottled dressing on the side. Maybe some kind of nuts too- but nothing special. Certainly not a $17 salad. My husband got the seafood "platter". It was okay... again, nothing special. It had oysters, flounder and shrimp. All of it was heavily breaded and all tasted the same. My son's chicken tenders were dry and overcooked. They do give you bread while you are waiting for your food. The bread and butter/garlic spread was wonderful. Our server was prompt and attentive. He did seem like he was "in the weeds" and very busy. We sat at the bar while waiting on our table. The bartender man was the highlight of the entire experience. He was knowledgeable and friendly. He made my son a mocktail drink. It was the perfect treat for the hot summer evening.

Interior

Seafood Platter and steak sandwich

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Outdoor seating on the river

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

3.7(26 reviews)

3.8 mi

Stopped in for fudge for my nurses and hand therapist a sweet girl was very helpful with the fudgeread more

Sitting in restaurant as I am writing this . This is second consecutive time within 7-10 days that…read moreI have ordered online and when I arrived , there was only 1 person working . It was around lunchtime and 6-8 people waiting on their order . Took 15-20 minutes to get my order. There should've a way to cancel the order online . I don't want to distract the one person working and delay others in getting their order.

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Ports Of Call

3.9(178 reviews)

3.6 mi

Ports of Call is somewhere I'm going to have to come back to at some point! The grouper is some of…read morethe best fish I've had, and they have ways to make food I hadn't even considered. Who knew a sea food pot pie would be good? The waitress also did a fine job at juggling what was accidentally a complex order. The interior of the place leans into the cozy European air they try to present, and it's just a block or two from the waterfront for an after-supper walk.

When it's good, it's REALLY good. This is either the most delicious restaurant in Southport or the…read moremost average depending on the night. They seem to have quite a bit of turnover when it comes to chefs so you really never know what you're going to get. I have never had a bad meal here but I have brought multiple people who had major complaints about their dishes. The uncertainly is disappointing for the price point but I think it's somewhere everyone should try at least once. If it was consistent I would happily give 5 stars but had to go with 4.

Seafood SEA BLT

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Seafood chowder

Duffer's Pub & Grille

3.3(56 reviews)

0.9 mi

Great service and great food good atmosphere. Definitely recommend the calabash platter, hadn't got…read morepast it yet to try anything else but love coming here when we come down.

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.

Garden Salad add Grilled Salmon Filet

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Rusty Hooks Dockside Grill

Everything and everyone was excellent. The food, atmosphere, our server, and The Ford Project.read more

Put our name on the waitlist at 5:45pm on a Tuesday night, quoted a 45 min wait for a table of…read morefour. We opted to hang at the bar for a few drinks and apps- bartenders were lovely and apps were delicious (fritters & shrimp boil). We didn't end up getting seated until well after 7pm (approx 7:30pm). House manager was super cool and apologetic. It was definitely busy, but it also appeared the kitchen was slow. Our waitress was super cute and friendly, noting it was busy since the area had just been dealing with high humidity and warmer than average temps, and now outdoor seating was in high demand. We didn't get our food until approx 8:30pm- this included slow service on two cups of soup that were supposed to come out sooner than entrees. (Also, this may be personal preference, but the cream of crab soup is delicious in taste but the texture is always a little odd. It's thick like pudding! Take that for what you will, I still ate it all.) But like everyone mostly says in these reviews, atmosphere and staff are delightful- timing from the kitchen is a solid 2/5. Granted yes, high season and nice weather = longer waits, but we didn't leave the place until 9pm, which after being there since 5:45pm was a longer than anticipated evening!

Mahi Mahi served topped with Strawberry Salsa served at the Waterfront Tiki Bar

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Live Music on our deck is something you can't miss

Kai Joe's

3.9(287 reviews)

1.9 mi

I kept seeing this place pop up on my feeds while staying on Oak Island, so I ordered from there my…read morelast night. It was about a 15 minute wait from when I ordered online to when it would be ready (right amount of time for me to drive over). It was piping hot and ready for pick up. The avocado bites, something I'd never seen before, were delicious and the sauce that came with them was the perfect topping. They give you a big serving! I also got the chicken Big Mama, and it's definitely a good serving size with lots packed into it. I will be going back next time I visit.

Great place for a tasty quick meal on OKI! Literally a taco shack, but really the only place for…read morethis kind of cuisine on the island itself. The ordering process is a lot like a food truck. Order at the window, get a buzzer, it goes off and you pick up your order. There are a few covered picnic tables where you can eat, or you can go somewhere else to enjoy. We got an order of loaded tots and the buffalo cauliflower. The tots were DEFINITELY loaded. So much potato cheesy goodness. There was a ton of ground beef on top as well, however, the meat had very little in the way of seasoning. It was almost like a chopped up hamburger. Something to make it more like taco meat or give it some spice would have been welcome. The buffalo cauliflower on the other hand was perfect. Just the right amount of breading and zing from the buffalo sauce, tender cauliflower inside. Could not have been better. Overall, very pleased with this group snack. We didn't get any tacos, next time we will to give a more thorough review but this definitely satisfied our snacky cravings!

Menu Board

Special of the day - blackened shrimp quesadilla

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Proceed with Tacos.

KoKo Cabana

4.1(402 reviews)

0.4 mi

The grilled shrimp nachos are absolutely superb!! Service…read moreis good. This restaurant can accommodate bigger parties which is nice. We've been twice while on Oak Island this week.

This place couldn't be any closer to the beach! It's difficult to find a place on the beach, with a…read moregreat health score, AND good food!

Window sill

Crab hush puppies

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View of restaurant from OKI pier

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Bonnie M.

876

110

3 years ago

Title: A Culinary Haven for Families! Our experience at Fixins was nothing short of spectacular! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and a cozy atmosphere that set the perfect tone for a delightful girl's brunch. The menu offers a diverse range of dishes that cater to every palate. Whether you're craving classic comfort food or looking to try something new, this place has it all. The portions are generous, ensuring that even the heartiest appetites are satisfied. What truly sets Fixins apart is the the staff. Cathy was amazing and Chef Rick served us with a big smile. So refreshing. We will be back. Thank you read more

Thomas M.

3 months ago

Wow, what a fantastic place, I had the best shrimp & grits ever. Met Chef Rick, the guy is a culinary genius. Service was top notch too, Kammie was our server, Ambiance was pleasant and cozy. Overall 5 stars and greatly deserved read more

Wendy S.

3 months ago

Best shrimp and grits in the south! Homemade buttermilk biscuits out of this world...eggs, pancakes - Wow! Chef Rick ROCKS and Kammy our waitress was amazing!! Highly recommend!!! read more

Anne D.

1 year ago

Excellent. Food was fresh, service was attentive. First time and will definitely return!

Carl R.

10 months ago

Good food and friendly staff. Reasonable prices on a fairly extensive breakfast menu.

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