During a North Carolina summer, it’s totally crucial to take a beach trip. Whichever your Carolina beach of choice, you’re sure to find beautiful views, breathtaking sunrises, and delicious seafood. But you might find yourself hankering for said seafood while still enjoying your beach day. Lucky for you, North Carolina has some pretty amazing restaurants just steps from the ocean, like these seven.
- Open Water Grill, Avon
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Facebook / Open Water Grill Ocean views, fresh seafood, steaks and a colorful atmosphere - you can’t beat a meal at Open Water Grill.
- The Oceanfront Grille, Corolla
Yelp / Kara B. Oceanfront Grille is appropriately named - you can dig your toes in the sand while dining on delicious seafood.
- Beachside Bistro, Kill Devil Hills
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Yelp / Jim B. While Beachside dining usually encourages no shirt, no shoes, no problem - Beachside Bistro is a bit more upscale than your usual beachfront restaurant. Dine on a variety of seafood and southern fare…it’s delicious!
- Oceanic, Wrightsville Beach
Facebook / Oceanic This Wrighstville Beach landmark is hard to miss - located right on the beach you can dine on a pier and walk right back down to your towel after.
- The Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar, Carolina Beach
Yelp / Nikki Q. Located on a pier overlooking Carolina Beach, The Tiki Bar is the perfect place to pop in for a cocktail, beer, snack or full meal. If you take a trip to Carolina Beach - you’re destined to end up here at some point.
- Crab’s Claw Oceanfront Carribbean Restaurant, Atlantic Beach
Yelp / Crab’s Claw Oceanfront Carribbean Restaurant, Atlantic Beach
Yelp / Crab’s Claw Oceanfront Carribbean Restaurant, Atlantic Beach Really, the name says it all. While a beachside restaurant is sure to offer fresh seafood, what about Carribbean cuisine? The food is amazing, and the restaurant - one of the most unique compared to its counterparts.
Alright, I’m officially ready for some beachside dining. Have you tried any of these places or have any you want to add to the list?
Facebook / Open Water Grill
Ocean views, fresh seafood, steaks and a colorful atmosphere - you can’t beat a meal at Open Water Grill.
Yelp / Kara B.
Oceanfront Grille is appropriately named - you can dig your toes in the sand while dining on delicious seafood.
Facebook / Beachside Bistro
Yelp / Jim B.
While Beachside dining usually encourages no shirt, no shoes, no problem - Beachside Bistro is a bit more upscale than your usual beachfront restaurant. Dine on a variety of seafood and southern fare…it’s delicious!
Facebook / Oceanic
This Wrighstville Beach landmark is hard to miss - located right on the beach you can dine on a pier and walk right back down to your towel after.
Yelp / Nikki Q.
Located on a pier overlooking Carolina Beach, The Tiki Bar is the perfect place to pop in for a cocktail, beer, snack or full meal. If you take a trip to Carolina Beach - you’re destined to end up here at some point.
Yelp / Crab’s Claw Oceanfront Carribbean Restaurant, Atlantic Beach
Really, the name says it all. While a beachside restaurant is sure to offer fresh seafood, what about Carribbean cuisine? The food is amazing, and the restaurant - one of the most unique compared to its counterparts.
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