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Restaurants

Great food is always right around the corner, right on the island

Take a culinary tour of Wrightsville Beach and enjoy a colorful menu of dining experiences unlike anyplace else on the North Carolina coast. Take your pick of a variety of restaurants across the island, each a local favorite in its own way.

Start the day with fresh, hot coffee and breakfast coastal style at a cozy diner. Cap off a jog around the Loop with an ice-cold smoothie, or reward yourself with a slice of pizza right from the oven. Whether you're in the mood for the local catch of the day with a dash of Caribbean flair, margaritas and Mexican food, or the thickest steaks in Wrightsville Beach, you'll find them all conveniently located within reach.

Below is a sampling of restaurant types from seafood to locally owned options.  Find a complete list of savory restaurant options using the search box below.

Outdoor dining options and live music oceanfront or on the Intracoastal Waterway abound, and if you're wondering what to wear, flip-flops and sundress attire are not only appropriate at most restaurants, they're downright encouraged. Just be sure to save room for a visit to the ice cream stand.

Get ready for the many ways to savor the local catch of the day with a dash of Caribbean flair.
 

   

From margaritas and Mexican food to the thickest steaks in Wrightsville Beach, you’ll find them all conveniently located within reach.

Local restaurants where visitors often find themselves greeted by owners and passionate chefs.

   

As the sun sets, take a break from the action and enjoy entertainment under the stars or oceanfront.