Announcing “The Best” of Coastal North Carolina

If there’s anything Carolina Plantations excels at, it’s Holden Beach real estate and food.

While we have excellent knowledge on both subjects, it just makes perfect sense that we share that with you.

We realize that vacationers to the area arrive with their own ideas of places they want to go and what they want to eat. Not knowing the area all that well it makes it a little difficult to find the perfect spots.

But not to worry! We can help with that!

After 18 years of living in Coastal North Carolina, we’ve put together a conglomeration of favorite restaurants and other various venues. While some of you will disagree with these selections, you are free to make your own recommendations in the comments section below.

The Best Of… Coastal North Carolina

Ahi Tuna

Yellowfin Tuna
Establishment: The Bridge Tender
Location: ICW (Intracoastal Waterway) @ Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

Asian Food

Asian cuisine
Establishment: Indochine
Location: Wilmington (on Market Street), North Carolina

Bagels

Bagel
Establishment: Empire Deli & Bagel
Location: Leland, North Carolina

Bakery

Bakery
Establishment: Apple Annie’s Bake Shop
Location: Wilmington (Kerr Avenue & The Forum), North Carolina

Bar

Bar
Establishment: Barbary Coast
Location: Downtown Wilmington, North Carolina

Breakfast

Breakfast
Establishment: Cracker Barrel Wilmington & Cracker Barrel Myrtle Beach
Location: Downtown Wilmington, North Carolina & Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Brownie

Brownie
Establishment: Sweet n Savory Cafe
Location: Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

Burger

Hamburger
Establishment: Copper Penny
Location: Downtown Wilmington, North Carolina

Car Dealership

Car Dealership
Establishment: Bob King Buick GMC
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina

Casino

Casino
Establishment: The Big M
Location: Little River, South Carolina

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookie
Establishment: Sugar Confections Bakery
Location: Shallotte, North Carolina

Civic Club

Service Club
Establishment: Rotary Club of Shallotte
Location: Shallotte, North Carolina

Coleslaw

Coleslaw
Establishment: Long Island Eatery Deli
Location: Wilmington (on Kerr Avenue), North Carolina

Craziest Place

Pub
Establishment: Willoughbys
Location: Leland, North Carolina

Deli

Delicatessen
Establishment: Calabash Deli
Location: Calabash, North Carolina

Department Store

Department Store
Establishment: Dillards
Location: Westfield Independence Mall, in Wilmington, North Carolina

Dogs / Burgers / Custard

Hot Dog, Hamburger, Custard
Establishment: Hwy 55 – Burgers, Shakes and Fries
Location: Shallotte & Leland, North Carolina

Doughnuts

Doughnut
Establishment: The Donut Inn
Location: Near Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

Fishing Pier

Fishing Pier
Establishment: Ocean Isle Beach Pier
Location: Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

French Food

French Cuisine
Establishment: Brasserie Du Soleil
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina

Gardens

Garden
Establishment: Airlie Gardens
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina

Golf Course

Golf Course
Establishment: Rivers Edge Golf Course
Location: Shallotte, North Carolina

Golf Course

Golf Course
Establishment: Cape Fear National Golf Course
Location: Leland, North Carolina

Grocery Store

Grocery Store
Establishment: Harris Teeter: Leland & Harris Teeter: Wilmington
Location: Leland & Wilmington, North Carolina

Happy Hour Food

Happy Hour
Establishment: Ruth Chris Steak House: Wilmington & Myrtle Beach
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina & Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Ice Cream

Ice Cream
Establishment: Kilwins: Wilmington
Location: Downtown Wilmington, North Carolina

Italian Ice

Italian Ice
Establishment: Sunset Slush
Location: Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Jamaican Restaurant

Jamaican Cuisine
Establishment: Sugar Shack
Location: Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Lunch

Lunch
Establishment: Bluewater Waterfront Grill
Location: ICW @ Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

Mexican Food

Mexican Cuisine
Establishment: San Felipe
Location: Leland, Shallotte & Southport, North Carolina

Movie Theater

Movie Theater
Establishment: The Pointe at Barclay (New)
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina

Muffin

Muffin
Establishment: Purple Onion Cafe
Location: Shallotte, North Carolina

Pet Grooming & Boarding

Dog Grooming
Establishment: Wags & Whiskers
Location: Shallotte, North Carolina

Pizza & Meatballs

Pizza & Meatballs
Establishment: Pizettas Pizza
Location: Leland at Brunswick Forest, North Carolina

Prime Rib

Standing Rib Roast
Establishment: Boundary House
Location: Calabash, North Carolina

Pub

Pub
Establishment: Blackfin Ameripub
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina

Real Estate Company

Real Estate Broker
Establishment: Seriously???
Location: Shallotte, North Carolina

Restaurant Atmposphere

Ambiance
Establishment: Circa 1922
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina

Steak

Steak
Establishment: Port City Chop House
Location: Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

Steamed Shrimp

Steamed Shrimp
Establishment: Provision Company: Holden Beach & Provision Company: Southport
Location: Holden Beach & Southport, North Carolina

Steamed Oysters

Steamed Oyesters
Establishment: Dock Street Oyster Bar
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch
Establishment: Elijah’s
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina

Wings & Beer

Buffalo Wing ” Beer
Establishment: Buffalo Wild Wings: Wilmington & Buffalo Wild Wings: Myrtle Beach
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina & Myrtle Beach, South Carolina