Food scene
Best Seafood Market on the Island. The only place to get fresh, locally caught seafood to bring home.
32 locals recommend
Haag & Sons Seafood
7901 E Oak Island DrBest Seafood Market on the Island. The only place to get fresh, locally caught seafood to bring home.
OKI Scoop Shop and Donuts
4922 E Oak Island DrCakey donuts made to order.
Closed Mondays & Wednesdays
Best local seafood restaurant on the island.
Be sure to try the crab dip appetizer and Grouper.
Closed Sunday & Monday. Be sure to make a reservation.
34 locals recommend
Swain Seafood Shack
8317 E Oak Island DrBest local seafood restaurant on the island.
Be sure to try the crab dip appetizer and Grouper.
Closed Sunday & Monday. Be sure to make a reservation.
Kai-Joe's
4722 E Oak Island DrFunky Taco Place.
You have to go.
No inside seating.
Closed Mondays.
Best burger we've ever had. Seriously.
Only open for lunch.
Closed Sundays & Tuesdays.
87 locals recommend
Pepperoni Grill at the Beach
4320 E Beach DrBest burger we've ever had. Seriously.
Only open for lunch.
Closed Sundays & Tuesdays.
Literally right on the beach.
Outdoor tiki bar and picnic tables let you eat with your toes in the sand and the waves in the background.
Closed on Mondays.
39 locals recommend
Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill
601 Ocean DrLiterally right on the beach.
Outdoor tiki bar and picnic tables let you eat with your toes in the sand and the waves in the background.
Closed on Mondays.
Lil & John's Sweetreat Ice Cream Parlor
6324 E Oak Island DrOur favorite ice cream stop
Inergy Market
8310 E Oak Island DrSmoothies, coffee, and healthy options.
Closed Sundays
Traveler advice
Don't miss
The Scenic Beach Walkway
One street over, on 31st, on the south side (just past the Rec Center) is a kayak launch and the start of the Scenic Beach Walkway. Crossing two bridges over the canal and a path on an island, you will find yourself 3 blocks from the beach.
No bikes allowed, this is a great way to take in the scenes. It takes about 12 minutes or so to walk to the beach. Highly recommend taking the time to make this a part of your vacation.