NOTE: Hours/days may change in the off season

Eggs up Grill: Opens 6 am daily located in Shallotte. 910-755-3447

Drift: Just a stones throw away from the ocean. Kick back on the porch with an iced coffee, grab breakfast with friends, açaí bowls, & avocado toast. 910-236-3033

59 Causeway Grill: Right next to Sharky’s just before you go over the bridge. Great bagels, coffee, pastries/donuts, and sandwiches. Grab and go or sit out back and get a great view of the canal. It’s one of our favorites! Closed Mon&Tues. 910-933-8802

Amelia’s: American Bistro serving amazing breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Wed-Monday 8am-9pm, closed on Tuesdays. 910-579-9200

Milk and Honey Breakfast, Bar, and more: Short drive to Calabash, open 7a-2p, closed Tuesdays. 910-579-6495

Coastal Wine & Tap: Excellent Wine, Craft Beer, Small Plates, and Live Music on most Tuesdays and Thursdays. Located on the island, near the roundabout. Open daily 2pm-8pm (7pm on Sundays). 910-393-2125

Toasted: Short drive to Calabash. Breakfast, Lunch, & More....Mimosa flights! 910-575-1001

Jinks Creek Waterfront Grille: Everyone's favorite place to enjoy good food and amazing sunsets over the intracoastal waterway. Open 5-9p, closed Sun-Mon 910-579-9997

Maria’s: Best pizza around and excellent Italian food with a great wine selection! One of our family favorites! Dine in, carry out, and delivery. It’s just over the bridge on the left. Open every day 11am-9:30pm (10pm on Fri & Sat). 910-579-3233

Oyster Rock: Upscale surf and turf--great for celebrating or a nice relaxing meal. Easy drive to Calabash; excellent food, indoor & outdoor dining with water views. Make a reservation. Open 4pm-10p. Closed Tuesday. 910-579-6875

Ocean Isle Fish Company: Located just before the bridge, OIFC is an island favorite for the top deck tiki bar and great atmosphere. Seafood, sushi, burgers. Mon - Th: 11am - 9pm; Fri & Sat: 11am - 11pm; Sun: 11am - 9pm. Don’t forget to check out the OIFC shop! 910-575-5855

Pelican's Perch Bar & Grill: Burgers, Tacos, Seafood, Sandwiches. Bar food near the putt putt course and center of town. Open 11:30a-10p, closed Sundays. 910-579-0102

Inlet View Bar & Grill: Short drive to Shallotte for some of the best views around. American seafood eatery w/ upstairs bar and 2 waterfront decks. Open Thurs-Sunday. 910-754-8439

Beach’s Burgers: Classic roadside burger stand, famous for their burgers and dogs! Short drive away. 11am-2:30pm, closed Sunday. 910-575-7777

Amelia’s: All-American Bistro next to Publix just over the bridge. Open 8-9, closed Tuesdays. 910-579-9200

Wing & Fish Company: Short drive to Shallotte. Casual American eats & large selection of craft brews plus sports TVs. 910-754-9858

Smoke'd: One of our newer family favorites just a short drive to Shallotte. BBQ, smoked and steamed meats and seafood with craft cocktails and large beer selection on the waterfront. Closed on Tuesday. 910-755-9414

The Boundary House: High-end local seafood, steaks, and prime rib just a short drive to Calabash. Open every day. Check out the fun shop in Calabash called Callahan’s right next door. 910-579-8888

Sugar Shack: Chill hub for Jamaican eats, beer & wine across the bridge. 5-9p, closed Sun-Mon. 910-579-3844

Feast OIB: Dine-in or take advantage of their take-n-bake family style meals. A great way to feed your large group at home! Located just over the bridge. Closed on Monday. 910-579-3663

Spilt Milk : It’s dangerously delicious! Gelato and gourmet fresh and hot donuts. A MUST-TRY! Just over the bridge on the left next to Maria's. Open every day 7am-9pm. 910-579-9339

Sunset Slush OIB : An island favorite after a day on the beach! Italian ice and SO GOOD! Located near the center of town and the roundabout. Keep some extra cash on the beach for their beach carts! 910-619-7724

Two Ladies and a Scoop: Traditional ice cream and milkshakes. Wonderful local and friendly owners. Short drive past the bridge in OIB. 910-579-4230

Blondiez: Donuts, coffee, and more. Coming Summer 2025! Also look for their food truck on the island. You can follow their page on FB and Instagram to see their schedule. 410-370-3587

Ocean Isle Beach Pier

Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium

OIB Kahuna - The culturally driven brand of OIB!

Ziplining and Swamp Adventures - Ziplines, Ropes Course, ATV tours, Swamp Boats and more!

Carolina's Coastal Adventure Tours

Turtle Watching - Turtle Talk, Adopt-a-Hatchling, nesting season on OIB is mid-May through mid-August

OIB Summer Concert Series

Fishing Charters

Dining