Ocean Grill
The Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar is a waterfront bar and grill located on the Old Central Pier. There is seasonal seating on the outdoor porch with live music and nightly drink specials. The Ocean Grill is open for lunch and dinner, with brunch service on weekend mornings. The menu features surf and turf, fresh oysters by the bucket and many more fresh catch options cooked to order.
Ocean Grill
1211 S. Lake Park Blvd.
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
(910) 458-2000
oceangrill.us
Tuscan Grill
The Tuscan Grill is an Italian style restaurant with a menu of steaks and local seafood. The grill is open Monday through Saturday from 5 to 9:30 p.m., with the bar staying open later and serving light fare and appetizers. This casual restaurant has a short but satisfactory wine list with selections available by the glass or bottle.
Tuscan Grill
720 North Lake Park Blvd.
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
(910) 458-4745
tuscangrill.us
Gulfstream Restaurant
Family run for over 30 years, the Gulfstream Restaurant has been serving what it calls the "best home cooked meals on the beach" to generations of locals. The restaurant is open all day, but the specialty is breakfast. The menu has nearly endless choices of eggs, omelets, pancakes and waffles. The restaurant stays open for salads, sandwiches, seafood and pasta, but the large breakfast portions might keep you satisfied all day.
Gulfstream Restaurant
78 Myrtle Ave.
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
(910) 458-8774
gulfstreamrestaurantnc.com
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