Southern, a Gathering Place is a must visit in Southport. Everything from the service to the drinks…read moreand food was amazing. I highly recommend the cocktails and potatoes au gratin. For drinks we tried the Linda Jean 'a Rita, Let's Mule This Over, Take Me To Brown Street and a pour of the tawny port. For food we tried the fried green tomatoes, crab cake, potatoes au gratin, grouper with peach salsa and the crisp for dessert. Just a note about reservations through OpenTable - you will be charged $30/per person for a no show.

My husband booked a last minute reservation on a Saturday night! We did have to eat a little…read moreearlier than normal but the food is worth it, gave us time afterward to listen to some great live music nearby. It was a hot day but we took a porch table anyway. We normally enjoy sitting at the bar. We were pleasantly surprised the fans on the outdoor porch and beautiful shade trees kept us comfortable and cool. We skipped the appetizers because we had our sight set on dessert. I had the barbecue peach chicken breast with fresh Lima beans, corn and tomatoes, my husband had the bone-in pork chop with whipped sweet potatoes and a lovely cucumber/tomato salad. Every bite was flavorful, fresh and so enjoyable. The portions are large and usually we are asking for a to go box, tonight we hate the whole thing we did top it off with a delicious peach bread pudding topped with homemade peach ice cream, such a perfect ending! Normally, I'm not a bread pudding fan, however this place changed my mind. Did I mention our server was astute, knowledgeable and so attentive. We never waited for anything. The atmosphere is so cozy, relaxing and food was a delightful culinary experience. What a wonderful date night with my husband!!! We will be back again soon.

Couldn't decide where to eat and decided to try the Frying Pan…read more Got in there for lunch, me and three family members. To say the food was outstanding would be an understatement. And we were lucky enough to have Chris J as our waiter. He's also the facilities manager. The man never stops! He's either training somebody, serving somebody or cleaning up and assisting coworkers. If you go in, ask for him because you won't be disappointed. I had the steak tip wrap and it was outstanding. All beef with no fat. Another guest of ours had the chicken wrap that was outstanding. And they have killer french fries! Very large beer selection to boot. Definitely going back!

Hands down best food we had our trip! The biscuits…read more.. GUYSSSS! Hot, buttery... soft. It's a MUST! Also my ribs were fantastic! The grits and mashed potatoes were wonderful supporting characters! Would definitely go back! Oh and hush puppies with honey butter for every table!! Love it! Ohhhh! And we got pork belly and then put it in the biscuit... DELICIOUS

Stop in because sign read lunch for $10. I decided I only wanted a BBQ sandwich and a drink. Paid…read morearound $15 which no problem. No Coke or Pepsi which I never been to a place that didn't carry at least one. I asked to sit outside, the lady gave me my drink and I waited, and waited, and waited finally I got up to go inside to see what was taking so long and the waitress met me at the door and handed me a sack like a to go order. I sat outside and finished my sandwich which was not that great meat had a lot of fat but the bbq sauce was good so made the sandwich ok. Because of the long wait time and being served in a to go bag not to mention it wasn't that good I do NOT recommend this place.

We wanted a break from the seafood so we drifted over to this place. That wound up being a good…read moremove. We were seated immediately upon arrival. We just beat the rush. There's no a lot of space inside but our booth was comfortable. The place is decorated appropriately for a barbecue restaurant. The place was clean. Our server was amazing. She was talkative and helpful. She recommended the potato salad which was a good idea. We received our orders quickly. Our food was delicious. The barbecue was good. The 1/2 chicken was moist and flavorful. We got our money's worth. I definitely recommend this place.

Delicious food, vegetable burger, excellent service from Cathy and her delivery lady, clean, lovely…read moreambience! We will be back!

Pretty disappointed about our two most recent visits. I feel like their attention to detail and…read morequality is going down hill. Originally reviewed 2 years ago and was so pleased. We have been to the restaurant 6 times over the last several years and our visit in March 2026 and last night, May 15th 2026, has prompted me to lower the rating. First, my wife's shrimp cocktail had not been deveined, for $17 dollars would expect the few shrimp to be pristine and ready to eat. Plus the greens that were under the shrimp were not just wilted but "gooey" like they were past their due date. I had the ribeye and ordered it medium rare. It came out well done without a hint of pink. The chefs potatoes last night were a mashed variety and they were cold and stiff enough to lay brick with. Our server, Richard, was friendly enough but he came to our table a total of 4 times in the 70 minutes we were there. Even if we wanted to communicate about our meals preparation it would require for our service to have been better. The lobster bisque was excellent and my wife had a side of fries that were also good. The ambience is lovely and we like the location, but after two recent visits with really poor food and service, we won't be back. To those about to nosh, you have been warned. Go elsewhere.

Edgewater 122 is definitely a wonderful place great atmosphere delicious food and it's a really…read moregreat place to hang out with friends. Our service went above and beyond and got us everything that we wanted and then some. If you haven't been definitely go

Food was good and our server Julie was incredible. She was so nice and went above and beyond to…read moremake our dinner special. Thanks Julie!

Amazing food! The service is always top notch and very friendly. Katie D. is our favorite hostess…read more Can't wait for Easter Brunch!

Quite noisy! Need to soften the environment…read more Food was good (rib eye). Potatoes did not make the cut . Service was very good!

If you want that "where everybody knows your name" kind of place, this is it. The staff remembered…read moreus by our second visit, which says a lot given the amount of folks going in and out. We ended up having breakfast there three days in a row--coffee was always flowing, and our food came out quickly, even with special requests. We didn't get a chance to try lunch, but it's a great spot if you're looking for a yummy, early breakfast with friendly, attentive service.

Very friendly and clean, fast service. I got the fish and chips, I ask for fries instead of chips…read moreand they were very accommodating. For being next to the ocean I expected fresh fish but that was not what I got, I guess I should have asked before ordering so my mistake. It was ok but NOT for the price. I would try again but never order the fish and chips again.

Went there today. The review is much the same as the one from last year. I had eggs over easy…read more(cooked to perfection), sausage, bacon and avocado. The staff were very attentive and pleasant. I have to say that, unlike the first review, the coffee was meh, at best. But then I'm really picky about my coffee. :)

Good service. French toast was okay…read more Waffle was overdone and very dry. Overall not real clean -- table was sticky. Would not go again given the other options in the area. Leaning to 2 stars but went with 3

From the moment we walked through the door , amazing . Clean , alot of staff present and smiling …read more Our server Jessie , adorable , efficient , attentive without being overbearing . The food .... FANTASTIC !! Portion size for price , perfect , flavorful and simply delicious . The menu has something for everyone . We will be going back and if you haven't been , I strongly recommend them .

Love Swain's! Food is amazing and the staff is friendly. One of our favorite places on the island.read more

Some of the best shrimp and crab cakes in NC. Self serve beer cooler is an awesome idea.read more

We have been visiting Southport for a few years now and for one reason or another never made it out…read moreto The Provision Company. We can say we have one and done it now. They were pretty busy during Friday lunch before a big holiday weekend. We got our meal to go because I did not realize that they were not dog friendly. Completely my fault because I did not check ahead. I knew that surrounding places with outdoor dining were so I assumed incorrectly. Not a big deal since there are lots of benches in the area to sit by the waterfront. I ordered the Grouper Salad sandwich, my husband got Thee special that came with 1/2 lb. peel and eat shrimp, crab cake, corn on cob with sides of cocktail and tarter sauce, and my daughter got the regular lunch special with came with shrimp, crab cake, and sauces. Unfortunately, my daughter's lunch only had the 1/4 lb. of shrimp when she opened her box so she had to hoof it back and wait In line again to get her crab cake and sauces. Thankfully, I texted her a copy of the receipt because they gave her a bit of a run around regarding her missing items. I should have gone in there with her. Several staff members asked to see the receipt and then asked if she was sure of what she ordered. If I had known they were going to give her a time, I would have taken care of it myself. Don't get me wrong, I get it. I worked in food service for many years but when a customer shows you a receipt, then tells you there was mistake, and is polite about it, the customer usually doesnt have to explain the issue to multiple people. It is off putting to put the customer to task for your mistake. They gave her a free small drink, which she appreciated. Other than the order mishap, our food was pretty standard. The tarter sauce was nice and thick but was warm. The crab cake was better than some I have had but a bit dry. I cannot say the meal was worth what we spent. My Grouper sandwich was the highlight but for $10.95 and no side it won't be enough for us to return. I am glad we got to try them out while we were there. We have lots of friends that love it. I think our experience would have been better if we had eaten there instead.