Holden Beach Restaurants

Seafood · Holden Beach

The Provision Co.

Casual, order-at-the-counter seafood spot near the bridge — the go-to for a quick lunch after the beach.

American / Burgers · Holden Beach

Sandbar Grill

Golf-cart-friendly burger and hot dog window with picnic tables out front.

Seafood / Raw Bar · Shallotte

Marsh House Oyster Bar

Waterfront raw bar with a deck overlooking the Shallotte River — worth the short drive.

Pizza / Italian · Holden Beach

Pier Side Pizza

Family-run pizza spot that delivers island-wide — a rainy-day dinner staple.

Mexican / Coastal · Ocean Isle Beach

Salt Water Taco Co.

Bright, casual taco counter a few minutes from Holden Beach with a great patio.

Breakfast / American · Holden Beach

Bridgeview Diner

Classic beach breakfast diner with a line out the door most summer mornings.

Seafood · Shallotte

Riverside Crab Shack

No-frills, newspaper-on-the-table crab shack — bring an appetite and a bib.

Ice Cream / Dessert · Holden Beach

Island Scoop Creamery

The nightly golf-cart-ride destination — 24 flavors, waffle cones made fresh.

Seafood / Fine Dining · Ocean Isle Beach

The Galley at Ocean Isle

The special-occasion dinner spot for the group, with water views and a full bar.

Deli / Grocery · Holden Beach

Coastal Provisions Market

Grab-and-go sandwiches, local produce and the essentials — no need to drive to Shallotte for the basics.