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Out favorite secret weekend breakfast spot on CB, great traditional breakfast (Saturday and Sunday ONLY Ends at 10:30 am so get there early) with little to no wait times. They also have a great lunch menu as well.
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Hang Ten Grill
308 S Lake Park BlvdOut favorite secret weekend breakfast spot on CB, great traditional breakfast (Saturday and Sunday ONLY Ends at 10:30 am so get there early) with little to no wait times. They also have a great lunch menu as well.
Largely considered the best seafood restaurant in Wilmington and we agree. It about 3 minutes away. There is almost always a wait, but they do have call ahead that can help with the wait times. We think it is work the wait. The fish is always fresh and the local catches are actually local. They also have the best homemade desserts around.
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Fish Bites Seafood Restaurant
6132 Carolina Beach RdLargely considered the best seafood restaurant in Wilmington and we agree. It about 3 minutes away. There is almost always a wait, but they do have call ahead that can help with the wait times. We think it is work the wait. The fish is always fresh and the local catches are actually local. They also have the best homemade desserts around.
Our favorite little Italian restaurant. This small dinner only restaurant is located next to the Kure Beach pier. They have the best pork chops in town; garlic chop is our favorite. Other notable dishes include the salmon. Beware there are no reservations for parties less than 5, so get there early or very late.
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Freddie's Restaurant
105 K AvenueOur favorite little Italian restaurant. This small dinner only restaurant is located next to the Kure Beach pier. They have the best pork chops in town; garlic chop is our favorite. Other notable dishes include the salmon. Beware there are no reservations for parties less than 5, so get there early or very late.
Considered the best doughnuts in the county by many travel and food publications and us as well. They offer only glazed hot doughnuts and have been the staple of the Carolina Beach Boardwalk for decades. This is a CASH ONLY establishment so plan accordingly.
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Britts Donuts
13 Carolina Beach Ave NConsidered the best doughnuts in the county by many travel and food publications and us as well. They offer only glazed hot doughnuts and have been the staple of the Carolina Beach Boardwalk for decades. This is a CASH ONLY establishment so plan accordingly.
If you desire something other than glazed doughnuts this is your place. They have a wide and sometimes crazy variety of doughnuts that can have everything from cereal to bacon toppings. Trust us, if you like sweets this is a great treat!
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Wake N Bake Donuts - Carolina Beach
1401 N Lake Park BlvdIf you desire something other than glazed doughnuts this is your place. They have a wide and sometimes crazy variety of doughnuts that can have everything from cereal to bacon toppings. Trust us, if you like sweets this is a great treat!
Great Bagel option located just over the CB bridge. Has breakfast and lunch options.
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Island Beverage
1206 N Lake Park BlvdGreat Bagel option located just over the CB bridge. Has breakfast and lunch options.
As the name suggests, this restaurant has a great soul food inspired menu. The chef has daily specials that are always a great option.
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Soul Flavor
716 N Lake Park BlvdAs the name suggests, this restaurant has a great soul food inspired menu. The chef has daily specials that are always a great option.
A downtown Wilmington favorite opened a 2nd location in Carolina beach in 2019. This place has great brunch and lunch options and the burger is a personal favorite located right next to the CD board walk.
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Fork n Cork
102 Cape Fear BlvdA downtown Wilmington favorite opened a 2nd location in Carolina beach in 2019. This place has great brunch and lunch options and the burger is a personal favorite located right next to the CD board walk.
Looking for a great Salad or Chicken Tenders? This should be number one on your list. Their BBQ Chicken and Salmon Salads are some of the best in town and the chicken tenders are amazing.
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Rucker Johns Restaurant
5564 Carolina Beach RdLooking for a great Salad or Chicken Tenders? This should be number one on your list. Their BBQ Chicken and Salmon Salads are some of the best in town and the chicken tenders are amazing.
Located on Carolina Beach, and walking distance from the boardwalk. This restaurant has great seafood options and has large outdoor and indoor seating which usually means little to no wait times even on the weekends. We highly recommend the Mahi Carolina Style or the Horseradish Tuna.
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Havana’s Restaurant
1 N Lake Park BlvdLocated on Carolina Beach, and walking distance from the boardwalk. This restaurant has great seafood options and has large outdoor and indoor seating which usually means little to no wait times even on the weekends. We highly recommend the Mahi Carolina Style or the Horseradish Tuna.
One of the all time great scenic restaurants in Wilmington. Although located about 25-30 away in Wrightsville beach, we always think it worth the drive. Located on Crystal Pier, no other restaurant can match the views. The food and drinks are great as well.
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Oceanic
703 S Lumina AveOne of the all time great scenic restaurants in Wilmington. Although located about 25-30 away in Wrightsville beach, we always think it worth the drive. Located on Crystal Pier, no other restaurant can match the views. The food and drinks are great as well.
If you are a Coffee Lover, you need to check out Majik Beans. Great coffee and espresso drinks located in Carolina Beach.
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Majik Beanz Espresso
10 S Lake Park BlvdIf you are a Coffee Lover, you need to check out Majik Beans. Great coffee and espresso drinks located in Carolina Beach.
Great Burritos located on Carolina Beach
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Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn *CB LOCATION*
1140-A N Lake Park BlvdGreat Burritos located on Carolina Beach
This great Bar/restaurant offers amazing views of the intercoastal water way and wrightsville beach. A long time favorate and a must vist if in the area.
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Dockside Restaurant
1308 Airlie RdThis great Bar/restaurant offers amazing views of the intercoastal water way and wrightsville beach. A long time favorate and a must vist if in the area.
If you are looking for great local caught seafood, this is the place. We usually go for the Yellow Fin Tuna and Mahi Mahi.
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Seaview Crab Company South Wilmington Seafood Retail Market
6458 Carolina Beach RdIf you are looking for great local caught seafood, this is the place. We usually go for the Yellow Fin Tuna and Mahi Mahi.
Sightseeing
The heart of Carolina Beach and a must visit when in the area. From Memorial Day to Labor Day there is a firework show every Thursday right at sunset.
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Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Carolina Beach Avenue SouthThe heart of Carolina Beach and a must visit when in the area. From Memorial Day to Labor Day there is a firework show every Thursday right at sunset.
The Aquarium at Fort Fisher is always a great time, its the largest Aquarium in NC.
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North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdThe Aquarium at Fort Fisher is always a great time, its the largest Aquarium in NC.
A Favorite activity is to take the Fort Fisher Ferry to Southport. Southpoint is a beautiful small town located on the Cape Fear River. There is a beautiful downtown and the seafood restaurants and some of the best in the country.
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Southport
A Favorite activity is to take the Fort Fisher Ferry to Southport. Southpoint is a beautiful small town located on the Cape Fear River. There is a beautiful downtown and the seafood restaurants and some of the best in the country.
Wanting to Explore Southport or Bald Head Island? Take the Ferry to Southport. A fun way to take in the sites of the Cape Fear River. Check the schedule online for going as it can change throughout the year.
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Fort Fisher Ferry
1301 Ferry Rd SEWanting to Explore Southport or Bald Head Island? Take the Ferry to Southport. A fun way to take in the sites of the Cape Fear River. Check the schedule online for going as it can change throughout the year.
A truly special place in South East NC but can get expensive. The Island is located at the tip of SE NC and requires either a Ferry Ride or boat ride to even get to. There are also no cars allowed on the island so to explore we recommend either a bike rental or golf cart. This island features unbelievable views and beaches. We highly recommend a day trip is possible. The costs can add up so be prepared as you have to pay for the Fort Fisher Ride to Southport then pay for the Ferry ride to Bald Head Island. Check the rates online and the schedules for the Bald Head Island ferry. You then need to take into account the Golf Cart or Bike rentals. We believe it is worth it as it is truly an experece.
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Bald Head Island
A truly special place in South East NC but can get expensive. The Island is located at the tip of SE NC and requires either a Ferry Ride or boat ride to even get to. There are also no cars allowed on the island so to explore we recommend either a bike rental or golf cart. This island features unbelievable views and beaches. We highly recommend a day trip is possible. The costs can add up so be prepared as you have to pay for the Fort Fisher Ride to Southport then pay for the Ferry ride to Bald Head Island. Check the rates online and the schedules for the Bald Head Island ferry. You then need to take into account the Golf Cart or Bike rentals. We believe it is worth it as it is truly an experece.
Nightlife
Looking for a great place to grab a drink and enjoy live music? Located just north of the Boardwalk, this long time bar has the best live music around.
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SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Beach Ave NLooking for a great place to grab a drink and enjoy live music? Located just north of the Boardwalk, this long time bar has the best live music around.
If you are a Beer lover, this is a must go to spot. The Fat Pelican offers tons of beer options with a walk in fridge style bar.
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The Fat Pelican
8 S Lake Park BlvdIf you are a Beer lover, this is a must go to spot. The Fat Pelican offers tons of beer options with a walk in fridge style bar.
Our Favorite Downtown Wilmington Bar. Located on the top of the new Embassy Suites downtown, it offers unmatched views of the riverfront. If you are taking a trip downtown, watching the sunset from this amazing spot is a must. ** Closes in the off season and closes when the winds get above 30mph so it can be good to check before going **
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Cloud 9 Rooftop Bar
9 Estell Lee PlOur Favorite Downtown Wilmington Bar. Located on the top of the new Embassy Suites downtown, it offers unmatched views of the riverfront. If you are taking a trip downtown, watching the sunset from this amazing spot is a must. ** Closes in the off season and closes when the winds get above 30mph so it can be good to check before going **
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Beach Parking
Always get to the beach early on Weekends. Carolina Beach has a ton of public parking but it can fill up very quickly on weekends. Ride Sharing (Uber/Lift) are also great options to get to the beach and not worry about parking. Costs about the same as the Meters.