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Oliver's On The Cape Fear
93/100 (4076 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegan Options
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Lobster Roll
Filet Mignon
Pasta
Swordfish
Salad
Crab
Cheesecakes
Scallops
Sandwiches
BLT
Oyster
Burger
Bread Pudding
Calamari
Grilled cheese
Cobb Salad
Risotto
Shrimp and Grits
Tuna
Cakes
Calamares
Shrimp
Salmon
Beef
Lamb
Lobster
Pesto
Crab Cake
Fish
Cheesecake
Sit down
American
Seafood
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Television
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts American Express
Serves Alcohol
Waterfront
Wine and Beer
Accepts Discover
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Just enjoyed our first dinner together as a married couple! If you're ever in the Southport area you need to come to Oliver's and see Scott and Pete!..."
James Holston
"Loved the food, the view, and the lovely staff. Liz was our server and Suzanne, the owner made sure our dog was well taken care..."
Olivia Delahaye
"Enjoyed a wonderful lunch with great friendly service and amazing waterfront view in Southport. Highly recommend! Super location walking distance to..."
Cherie Amos
"We had a wonderful meal tonight. Rich, our server was very good. A keeper! The crabcakes were great and the shrimp and grits delicious! Our..."
Barbara Stevens
"We had a wonderful lunch on the patio the very first day they were open for lunch! The food was delicious and priced well. The service was first rate..."
Art Doc Liberty
"I got tile fish with capers and lemon sauce and my tastebuds are dancin' oh yeah Jesse' are too cuz he can't keep his fork out of my plate! Our..."
Holly Bussell Powell
"Wonderful food, service and hospitality. An added bonus was my birthday dessert, which was fantastic! I think it was some type of 'smores dessert...."
Marion Roovers
"Had the best brunch ever at Oliver's. Wonderful waitress Katie. Loved the special consideration of black napkin so my black pants would not be..."
Jan Orrell Norris
"love this place, excellent service, innovative menu, prepared to your specifications. view of Cape Fear intercoastal waterway. color me..."
Mari Christensen
"My husband and I had lunch there yesterday and I had the chicken salad and it was the best ever!! Presentation was beautiful. We had an awesome..."
Pat Corcoran Hotle
"I tried the shrimp and grits and the dish was amazing! Then a couple of days later I tired the seared tuna and that was delicious as well and much..."
Amanda-Jane Holland
"Stopped by for an early dinner! I had the tenderloin appetizer and Fall side salad. Husband had the Seafood platter. The food was delicious and..."
Pam Skipper
"Great service and really great atmosphere, the food was very good. Top quality meats and seasoned to perfection. We had the filet with mashed..."
Kenneth Smith
"This review is worth the read, trust me… We arrived at the restaurant literally about 15 min to close (unbeknownst to us). To celebrate the very..."
Zachary Lauber
"The lobster bisque was very rich and flavorful . Would highly recommend it for a starter. The rolls with whipped garlic butter and herbs. Went hand..."
Andrew Martin
"Wonderful food. Great drinks. Wonderful staff. Amazing atmosphere. Decent prices. Clean dining area and bar. Plenty of seating indoor, outdoor..."
Leslie Gaddy
"Beautiful views, great service, yummy food and drinks! Our server was so nice!! All the staff were courteous and welcoming. Thank..."
Valarie Winkleman
"Gina was our waitress and was so kind and welcoming. Everything was delicious and just as we ordered. We had small toddlers with us and she was very..."
Nicole Novak
"Blissful dining experience. The Twilight martini was perfection. We all shared our meals so I got to taste the lobster bisque, bacon wrapped..."
Laura Cogbill
"👏🏾April 12, 2023 ~ Wonderful experience eating by the Cape Fear River. Our waiter Mr. Ben was very friendly and polite. The Veggie Burger was..."
Miss T Miss B
"Steak bites with subbed cheddar grits of course, bacon-wrapped scallops, and an unbeatable view! Have had other entrees and the bread pudding. This..."
Elsa McBride
Ports Of Call
92/100 (991 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
International
American
International
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Quiche
Tapas
Fish Taco
Pasta
Paella
Tacos
Salad
Shrimp and Grits
Wings
Cakes
Cod
Crab
Lamb
Ribs
Scallops
Sandwiches
Pesto
Curry
Oyster
Burger
Fish
Calamari
Grilled cheese
Risotto
French Toast
Mussels
Toasts
Tuna
Shrimp
Calamares
Beef
Salmon
Chicken Sandwich
Lobster
BLT
Pork Tenderloin
Crab Cake
Sit down
American
Seafood
International
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Private Dining
Street Parking
Seating
Live Music
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Super cute spot! We got in and seated quickly, staff was very nice. Our server Olivia was incredible. Great food (amazing veggie options). We got..."
Valarie Winkleman
"I cannot emphasize enough the fact that our server Brittany was on absolutely point and spectacular. Personable, attentive, and receptive to all of..."
Kyle Johnson
"Could be one of the best local cocktail bars around. The bartender was very knowledgeable and knew how to make the perfect drink of choice. Food has..."
Jesse White
"Absolutely amazing food all homemade and fresh caught. Unfortunately they were out of oysters and cod when we were there, but they still had cod..."
Jordan Schwartz (th3thrilld3m0n)
"Everything was amazing and we had such great service from our server, Olivia! We will definitely be..."
Mike Hinman
"We both had the grouper - one pan seared and one crispy fried. This is the place where the Katie and Josh from Sea Haven had dinner - Table 9. I..."
Troy Seymour
"I really love this place! Always a blessing to go there! We come every year from Canada! The food is Always Amazing!! & the service is great!..."
Barby Monroe
"Made reservations for our Wedding Anniversary and had a wonderful experience! We had seafood chowder as an appetizer… delicious. Our entree’s..."
Joseph Cole
"Nice restaurant. Disappointed in a few things but will return when in Southport. Brunch menu specials all sounded great but didn’t deliver. Old bay..."
Dave MacLeod
"This was a lovely little restaurant in Southport. The drinks were a bit expensive but they were in fact strong. Service was friendly and quick. I had..."
Clayton
"Enjoyed a family get together ❤️ Best steak and generous portions. 😋 Stephanie was a great waitress... and took our..."
Susan Zabrecky
"You might miss the place if you’re not paying attention, so pay attention. It’s all good here. A fine dinning experience with a relaxed beach..."
John Koz
"Really, really enjoyed our breakfast. The menu made it hard what to pick. Service was excellent. Highly recommend Port of Call..."
Elizabeth Lewis
Castucci's Italian Restaurant
87/100 (1278 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Shrimp
Alfredo
Meatballs
Lasagne
Eggplant
Cannoli
Pasta
Carbonara
Salad
Saltimbocca
Scallops
Pesto
Clams
Calamari
Chicken dishes
Risotto
Mussels
Calamares
Italian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Mid-range
"We had dinner here this afternoon, and were pleasantly surprised. Our meals were awesome (chicken parmesean and veal parmesean). Service was..."
Bob Brogley
"First time customer this evening. The caprese garlic bread was excellent. Lobster & shrimp special, egg plant parmesan and the lasagna was had by my..."
Jim Laviner
"Loved this place! We had a big group of people and were about to leave because they didn’t have room for us. Caroline told us we could sit outside...."
Amy Clark
"We stopped in tonight for an early dinner an it was absolutely fantastic! I had the best Shrimp Fra Diavalo i've ever had! We also had an order of..."
Ron England
"We had a lovely meal.We choose to dine outside as we had our dogs with us.Everyone was very accommodating and brought water for us all!It was..."
Siobhan Isaacs
"I have special food considerations-no gluten, no sugar, no chemicals, no MSG, no dairy. We were served on New Years night with so much graciousness..."
Beatrice Hair
"Last night my husband and I along with dear friends enjoyed an absolutely delicious meal. The customer service was attentive from the moment we..."
Brooke Rudd-Gaglie
"The food and service was great. I had the lasagna and my husband had the chicken saltimbocca. We both had a caesar salad and they have one of my..."
Anne Garrard McMath
"My husband and I went out to celebrate my birthday and our dinner was amazing! It was a very special night for me because I have not been out for a..."
Alicia Perez
"First time visit, and look forward to returning. Great food! Many, many options to choose from. Serving staff was attentive, and friendly...."
Sherri Mann French
"We had a group of 40 from the south Harbour women’s luncheon. I had the chicken Marsala and the creme brûlée! Both were amazing! The staff was..."
Neva Derby Devine
"Had a wonderful meal last night! True authentic Italian food!!!! Highly recommend the Pasta..."
Carrie Weston Lenzen
"My first time here. Early dinner. Great food and even better service. Everyone was great to talk to. The owner came out, set down and we talked for..."
Jeff Skinner
"Superb service. Luscious sized portions smothered in delicious sauce. The specials all sounded scrumptious so we had to try both! I’ll have to..."
Sundeep Varma
"Best Italian food I’ve ever eaten! Edit!!! Here again and again amazing food and everything about this place the small feel feels like a family..."
JnJ
"Friends brought us here last night (25 June 2023). I had not heard of this place at all. Glad our friends invited us out to dinner. The building is..."
Monica Pileggi
"Castucci's was amazing, the food the people every last bit. Our waitress was so kind and accommodating, the food was phenomenal. We had a horrible..."
Jessica Leigh (xoJLeighxo)
"This might very well be the best tasting Italian food that has ever been conceived. All of their food permeates every receptor in the brain and has a..."
Jack Memphis
"Best Italian meal of our lives. Hands down. We got grouper over risotto and the lobster ravioli…don’t skip this place!! I will be thinking about..."
Logan Schumacher
"This was my first time at this restaurant. I liked the cozy atmosphere upon entering. The server was very knowledgeable and friendly. The food was..."
CJ Ro
"I cannot give this restaurant enough praise. The food is fantastic, the portions are HUGE, the staff are friendly, and the aesthetic is super cozy..."
BigManSteve
"Castucci's Italian Restaurant is a great place for an upscale dinner with a low-key atmosphere. The food is very good (no skimping on quantity..."
J Franz
"Highly recommend this delightful gem. Truly authentic Italian Food in huge portions and full of flavor. Service was wonderfully friendly and..."
Keith Rosario
Joseph's Italian Bistro
84/100 (1898 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Swordfish
Mussels
Lasagne
Carbonara
Escargot
Tuna
Osso Buco
Osso Buco
Calamares
Lamb
Grouper and Polenta
Salmon
Pesto
Shrimp Scampi Joseph's Style
Fish
Olive Oil with Shredded Cheese
Shrimp
Ossobuco
Grouper and Linguini Carbonara
Cheesecake
Blueberry Cheesecake
Martini
Coconut cake
Swordfish
Eggplant Parmigiana
Eggplant
Fried calamari
Filet Mignon Mashed Potatoes Side of Garlic Spinach
Shrimp Alfredo
Pasta
Chicken Marsala
Salad
Polenta
Steamed Mussels
Crab
Scallops
Alfredo
White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
Clams
Escargot
Veal Parmigiana
Tiramisú
Calamari
Meatballs
Frutti Di Mare
Risotto
Cheesecakes
Sit down
Southern-Italian
Italian
Sicilian
Waterfront
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Dinner
Mid-range
"They don’t take reservations, so either get there early or be prepared to wait. The bread they bring is SO good…don’t eat too much! They make..."
Kim Ellett
"*Update* so it’s been a while but I went back to Joseph’s. Still good as ever. I had the Lasagna again and it’s the best I’ve ever had...."
Steve Sherron
"Wow! This restaurant, on the marina just before the causeway to Oak Island, is worth the trip. The ambiance is fantastic - classic American Italian..."
Rick Hadsall
"Italian food with good specials. Great..."
Eddie Fitz
"After closing on our home July 3rd and then unpacking for a couple of days we needed a break. Decided to try Joseph’s and We were very surprised..."
Susie Ranno
"Lamb was out of this world! Veal was tender , everything tasted great. Service was impeccable (marquis was so attentive!) outdoor and indoor seating..."
kara bellissimo
"Joseph's is phenomenal, but make sure to arrive at 5PM when they open. With no reservations or call-ahead seating, you can find yourself in an hour+..."
Charlie H
"We were looking for a place that could accommodate us for a party of 8 for a birthday dinner while we were visiting the area and after we tried to..."
Mary Sharpe
"Having lived here many years, I don't know why we haven't tried this place before but now that I have, it will certainly be a top choice in our..."
Phil Potter
"If you’re looking for the best overall fine dining experience in the Oak Island/Southport area, Joseph’s is the place. Simple Italian/chop house..."
Brian Robeson
"Joseph's has been a hit or miss restaurant. Sometimes you have a great meal and then other times not so great . Service is always terrific. One..."
Perry Fotinatos
"Delicious duck, friendly service, able to quickly accommodate a party of 8 on the fly on a busy summer night. Maybe we just got lucky with our..."
ECU Football Widow
"We did not have reservations but we were seated right away outside as we requested. My grand daughter was treated so well. She is only 2! Marques..."
Nicole Graff
"The food was excellent! And the service by Marquise was even better! He displayed service that should be in every restaurant around!! Very personable..."
Jennifer Cooke
"Excellent food, and we loved that every entree came with a delicious and fresh salad! You can't go wrong with seafood, pasta, steak, or all of them...."
LC Hurlocker
"Visited Joseph's for dinner. Started with the calamari and lobster ravioli as appetizers. My wife ordered the carbonara and enjoyed it - lots of..."
Adam Jusino
"My husband and I were discussing where to go for dinner. We haven't been to Joseph's in a while. The pasta dishes are pretty standard but I'm picky..."
Tina Harkey
Bella Cucina
79/100 (1313 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Italian
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Gluten Free Options
Tuscan
Central-Italian
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegan Options
Pizza
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Calamari
Tortelloni
Cakes
Risotto
Pesto
Mussels
Fish
Calamares
Crab Cake
Shrimp
Eggplant
Alfredo
Pasta
Salad
Tiramisu
Crab
Meatballs
Scallops
Lasagne
Clams
Tortellini
Sit down
Pizza
Seafood
Central-Italian
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Tuscan
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We were staying at Hampton Inn next door and decided to get a pizza. Was the best pizza we had ever had! While there and looking at their menu seen..."
Donnie Hayne
"The meal was delicious, everything was fresh, hot and arrived in a timely manner. Our server was excellent, our drinks never got low. The price of..."
Stephanie Nall
"After driving 6 hours my husband and I stopped in for dinner. First time trying the place . Cassidy was our server and she was great. . . She knew..."
Tabitha Gibson Bumgarner
"We've been going to Bella Cucina regularly since they opened years ago. We normally eat there for dinner in the dining room area. The food,..."
Carol Kirby
"Awsome food! Super authentic and well priced. Delicious! Would..."
Annette Keip
"This place is awesome . The bread and garlic olive oil,, salads, pasta entrees and bread pudding are scrumptious! Our waitress was Debbie and she..."
Chris Curtiss Martin
"Stop here for dinner every time we visit Southport and never disappointed! Like the fact that they offer smaller portions of many of the entrees..."
Pamela Connors Schenck
"I had the chicken parmigiano with angel hair. My wife had tortellini with meat sauce. Everything was perfect, and the service was over the..."
Bryan R Ball
"Absolutely my favorite restaurant!! The tiramisu is fantastic!! The wait staff is even..."
Anne Bradshaw Musser
"We had a party of 10 and your staff rocked it! Food, servers, atmosphere; we couldn't have asked for a better..."
Allison Maginnis
"Bella Cucina is one of the best restaurants here in Southport thanks to their chef Tracy. She is outstanding in her flare for cooking and creating..."
Kathleen Kranz
"Amazing, great service. Really enjoy the atmosphere. Food comes quick and it’s yummy!!! Below is there club. With drink for less than 10!!! What!?..."
Paul Layton
"Excellent Italian food, homey atmosphere, most of the patrons knew the workers. It was very nice. We started off with dipping some bread into the..."
Warren Hodges
"I forgot to take pictures to share, because we were all too hungry to think about it. We are not locals by any means. Decided since this place had..."
Deanna O.
"Can not say enough good about this spot. In Brunswick on work for two weeks and I eat here almost every night. The food is simple, fresh and..."
isaac musselman
"Our waitress Chloe was fabulous. Attentive and kind. The food was fast and was very tasty. Margaritas was wonderful too. Thanks to the..."
Dana King
"Very delicious food, and great variety of both meals and desserts. Very friendly staff. Beautiful interior decorating; plus TVs to watch sports. ..."
Jack Carello
"My family and I visited on Labor Day weekend. While we have a large party of 9 they were able to seat us within 25 minutes. We called ahead and by..."
Keith Bachand
"We had an amazing experience. The bartender Andre was amazing! The food was amazing..we live 4 hours away but we will definitely be back!! Real..."
Kay Amico
"We went here for a quick pizza prior to seeing a movie. We got the basic pepperoni since we were in a little bit of a hurry. It was delicious and..."
Jackie Runyon
"Food was amazing!! We had a large party with late notice. They were able to squeeze us in which was great for the 4th of July week! Would definitely..."
Paige Woodson
"Great food, garlic dipping oil for bread was over the top! Linguine w/ clams was great and Valerie provided excellent service. Highly..."
Rick Boyce
"Stopped in for a late lunch. Prices are good and the food was also good. Are 2 lunch pastas came out quick. Food was hot and plentiful. Did not need..."
Wayne Francis
"I work in Southport so it's always a solid lunch spot, two slices of pizza and a fountain drink for $8. You can't beat it. And if you're feeling..."
Justin Taylor
"First time visiting and the pizza was amazingggg! We will definitely be going more often. Service was quick and Andre was super friendly!..."
Taylor Rayle
"I wish I had gone there sooner instead of our last day. Just across the parking lot from the Marriott. An unassuming exterior with a few small neon..."
Patrick Biggar
"We had a long day and wanted some good food and have driven by this pace a million times. No wait when we arrived and it was fairly busy with more..."
Steven (StevenInNh)
Paci Restaurant
78/100 (377 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Bolognese
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Shrimp
Pasta
Salad
Risotto
Salmon
Sit down
Italian
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Drinks
Dinner
Fine Dining
"When you want to enjoy a meal in a romantic setting look no further. Pasta is made fresh deserts are all in house that you can't pass up. The..."
kevin mccourt
"Paci is the first restaurant I have gone to for indoor dining in CT since March and I would highly recommend it. They have installed hospital grade..."
Mary Bohan
"Amongst my favorite restaurants in Fairfield. Wonderful dishes, great presentation, very good menu with appetizers, salads, meats and fish, and..."
Mike Ertel
"Excellent service from start to finish. Wines were delicious. However the food was just ordinary which is a disappointment given the prices. Very..."
Robert Smith
"Went here for a birthday party with 10 people. Great, upbeat ambience. Reserved us a great table upstairs. The food was exceptional and the service..."
Nick DeBellis
"Delicious food, Great Atmosphere, Wonderful Attentive Staff. The owners make you feel like..."
John Lara
"Restaurant in train station one side looks like an old station, the other side is modern and elegant. Food is amazing. Highly..."
c J
"We had a family gathering at Paci last night and had the absolute best time! Lisa was our server and she in addition to the rest of the staff could..."
Kiara Burns