There are so many great restaurants in Ocean Isle Beach, NC. Choosing a favorite proves difficult! Today, we’re rounding up the most popular picks for the best places to dine during your beach vacation. This is certainly not a complete list, but these are the ones that keep showing up as local favorites from visitors and residents alike on online reviews.
Please pull up a seat and dig in with us as we explore these delicious local eateries! We have a section for our staff favorites, so you know where everyone at Williamson Realty loves to eat.
Restaurants in Ocean Isle Beach: Staff Favorites
Causeway Gourmet
100-7 Causeway Dr., Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Causeway Gourmet offers casual dining, take-out and delivery, homemade desserts, catering, and daily specials that are sure to please.
Drift Coffee & Kitchen OIB
20 E Second St., Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Drift Ocean Isle Beach is just a stone’s throw away from the ocean. They serve premium coffee, fresh, inspiring foods, and genuine hospitality.
Ocean Isle Beach Fishing Pier
1 E 1st St., Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Whether you want to take a stroll to see what everyone is catching or you’re a hardcore fisherman, the pier is a must-see. It also has one of the best breakfasts in the area, serving up fluffy eggs, grits, omelets, pancakes, and so much more, all on the region’s best pier!
Pelican’s Perch
8 East Second St., Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Tucked away at the popular location of E Second Street sits Pelican’s Perch Bar & Grill, which serves locally sourced products and homemade menu items. The pet-friendly patio offers a great view of Town Center Park.
Purple Onion Café
4647 Main St. Ste 1, South Brunswick, NC
The Purple Onion Cafe has served the local community breakfast since 2004 with delicious dishes like breakfast burritos and sandwiches, omelets, pancakes, and French toast.
Roberto’s Ristorante
6737 Beach Dr. SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Roberto’s serves up traditional Italian selections and American fare, including steak, fresh seafood, steaks, pasta, chops, and more, in an upscale, casual atmosphere.
Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant
61 Causeway Dr., Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Sharky’s is an excellent seafood hub serving pizzas and pastas with a deck overlooking the inlet. It’s been a local landmark in Ocean Isle Beach for over 30 years.
More Great Restaurants in OIB
Amelia’s Backstreet Grill
1564 Market Place Blvd., Suite 700, Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Amelia’s is an all-American bistro specializing in homemade dishes. It is conveniently located in the Publix shopping center. Find their menu, reviews, and more on their website and Facebook page.
Beaches Burgers
6551 Beach Dr. SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC
They are famous for their various homemade burger options, hot dogs, chili, slaw, sandwiches, and sides served in minimalist beachy digs.
Chunky Salsa
5990 Beach Dr. SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Chunky Salsa brings big flavor in a different way. They combine the Carolina southern style with a Latin twist.
Feast OIB
125 Causeway Dr., Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Feast Ocean Isle Beach is a family-owned restaurant that serves delicious food and gourmet take-n-bake meals to enjoy in your vacation rental, or stop in for a drink at the bar.
Inlet View Bar & Grill
1800 Village Point Rd. SW, Shallotte, NC
Inlet View is just outside Ocean Isle Beach but close enough to enjoy. This seafood restaurant is located on the Shallotte River and ICW, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean with amazing views.
Jinks Creek Waterfront Grille
14 Causeway Dr., Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Enjoy premier waterfront dining overlooking Jinks Creek and the ICW. They offer indoor seating and outdoor dining on the rooftop deck.
Maria’s Pizzeria OIB
120 Causeway Dr., Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Dine in at Maria’s Pizzeria OIB for tasty pizza, or have it delivered to your Ocean Isle Beach vacation rental!
Ocean Isle Fish Company
65 Causeway Dr., Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Ocean Isle Fish Company is a seafood restaurant specializing in local, freshly caught fish. Sit at the tiki bar and watch the boats bring the fish to the docks.
Sugar Shack
1609 Hale Beach Rd. SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Sugar Shack offers a simple, colorful setting for jerk chicken, curried goat, and other Jamaican staples. They also serve beer and wine.
There is no shortage of choices when it comes to incredible restaurants in Ocean Isle Beach. There are also plenty of great options for take-out that you can enjoy at your Ocean Isle Beach vacation rental. Dine in comfort at your home away from home while also enjoying the culinary offering of OIB. What are you waiting for? Start making your vacation plans today!
