Kure Beach, North Carolina Restaurants

Kure Beach, North Carolina Restaurants
Due south of Wilmington, North Carolina is Pleasure Island, featuring the towns of Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Fort Fischer. Dominated by seasonal beach homes, the town features a tiny business district next to its historic 711-foot long fishing pier, with several restaurants located nearby.

Old Pier House

A Kure Beach institution, the Old Pier House is located just fifty feet from the entrance way to the Kure Beach Pier. They serve American fare and fresh seafood including shrimp, fish and chips and the catch of the day. Old Pier House offers diner-style eating with plenty of pictures of Hurricane Hazel damage (1954) featured. The food is good, but smoking is allowed. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served.

Old Pier House
101 K Avenue
Kure Beach, NC 28449
(910) 458-8616

Freddie's Restaurante

Formerly known as Freddie's Oceanside Grill, Freddie's Restaurante is now an Italian bistro, noted for its grilled chicken, grilled shrimp and grilled steak. Owner Barbara Gagan makes her very own salad dressing, which features special spices and oils and can be bought by the pint separately. Italian food choices include lasagna, mushroom ravioli and eggplant parmigiana. Seafood ravioli and shrimp scampi are included among the sea fare.

Freddie's Restaurante
111 K Avenue
Kure Beach, NC 28449
(910) 458-5979
http://www.freddieskurebeach.com/

Big Daddy's Restaurant

Offering seafood, strip steak and American fare, Big Daddy's Restaurant features an all-you-can-eat salad bar, special plates for children and seniors, combination platters and a variety of seafood and beef entries. Open from March until around Thanksgiving, Big Daddy's has a liquor license and can host large parties and special events.

Big Daddy's Restaurant
206 K Avenue
Kure Beach, NC 28449
(910) 458-8622

Jack Mackerel's Island Grill

Seafood is the specialty for Jack Mackerel's Island Grill, with daily specials such as Shrimp & Grits, Fried or Blackened Catfish, Fried Flounder Sandwich and Buffalo Shrimp offered. Crab cakes, Carolina clam chowder, and seared tuna are among the top menu items offered. Delicious appetizers, mixed drinks and a variety of desserts are available.

Jack Mackerel's Island Grill
113 K Avenue
Kure Beach, NC 28449
(910) 458-7668
http://www.jackmacks.com

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Article Written By Charles Green

Charles Green is a freelance writer in North Carolina who has been writing since 1992 and freelancing since 2002. His work appears in "435 South Magazine," "Wisconsin Golfer" and for various websites. Green earned a Bacheler of Science in business administration from Ramapo College of New Jersey.

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