Paula’s Guidebook
Food scene
Great pizzas, sandwiches, and salads. A local favorite!
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Dry Street Pub & Pizza
101 E Brown StGreat pizzas, sandwiches, and salads. A local favorite!
A Southport must! Great burgers, seafood, and views of the Inland Waterway.
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Provision Company
130 Yacht Basin DrA Southport must! Great burgers, seafood, and views of the Inland Waterway.
Oak Island Sub Shop
5705 E Oak Island DrGreat sandwiches - perfect for a quick bite.
Dairy Queen (Treat)
5701 E Oak Island DrFor a sweet treat
Shagger Jacks
8004 E Oak Island DrGood food and atmosphere. Try the smoked gouda potatoes!
Our go-to for seafood. Fried shrimp, crab cakes, and scallops. Everything is good...especially the desserts! Ask for their grit cakes.
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Swain Seafood Shack
8317 E Oak Island DrOur go-to for seafood. Fried shrimp, crab cakes, and scallops. Everything is good...especially the desserts! Ask for their grit cakes.
Fish House
57th Place WestOur other go-to for seafood with an Inland Waterway view.
BBQ House
5002 E Oak Island DrNo words needed!
Perfect for a quick bite. Huge burgers. Been here forever so you know it's good!
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Pepperoni Grill at the Beach
4320 E Beach DrPerfect for a quick bite. Huge burgers. Been here forever so you know it's good!
A breakfast favorite for years and years. Good waffles!
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Russell's Place Restaurant
5700 E Oak Island DrA breakfast favorite for years and years. Good waffles!
Eric's Grille
1671 N Howe StBest burgers in town!
For more upscale dining. Excellent food and atmostphere.
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Joseph's Italian Bistro & Chop House
5003 O'Quinn Blvd SEFor more upscale dining. Excellent food and atmostphere.
Port City Java
113 N Howe StPerfect for a pick-me-up while shopping downtown!
Not much of an atmosphere, but best pizza in town! Another one that has been here forever.
Famous Subs and Pizza
1541 N Howe StNot much of an atmosphere, but best pizza in town! Another one that has been here forever.
Fishy Fishy Cafe
106 Yacht Basin DrA Southport favorite! Great food and views!
Sightseeing
See Southport from the water on this relaxing guided boat tour!
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Southport Boat Rentals
110 Yacht Basin DrSee Southport from the water on this relaxing guided boat tour!
Grab a seat and take in the views of the Cape Fear River.
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Iphaki yaseWaterfront
146-176 E Bay StGrab a seat and take in the views of the Cape Fear River.
I-Oak Island Lighthouse
300a Caswell Beach RdNorth Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport
204 E Moore StThe best and coolest way to get to Fort Fisher and the Aquarium!
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Fort Fisher Ferry
1301 Ferry Rd SEThe best and coolest way to get to Fort Fisher and the Aquarium!
Wine and Beer Tasting
Grape & Ale
8521 E Oak Island DrWine and beer tasting
Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room
105 S Howe StWine tasting and gift shop
Southport Tap and Cellar
827 N Howe StLocal craft beer, wine, and ciders.
Shopping
The Christmas House
104 W Moore StIt's Christmas all year round!
Bullfrog Corner
101 E Moore StA fun gift and candy shop that has been around forever!
Check out this gift shop featuring products made by local artists - including Paula Minges!
Duck Duck Goose
106 E Moore StCheck out this gift shop featuring products made by local artists - including Paula Minges!
Lantana's Gallery & Fine Gifts
113 S Howe StHabitat For Humanity
4170 Long Beach Rd SEOne of our favorites!
Boo and Roo's
112 E Moore StCute gift shop featuring high quality clothes and accessories.