Each spring, Southport–Oak Island Restaurant Week brings a fresh energy to the local dining scene. Restaurants across Southport and Oak Island roll out seasonal menus, chef specials, and limited-time offerings during this week-long celebration of coastal flavor.
You might start with coffee in Southport, stop for lunch between beach adventures, then settle into dinner along the water with a sunset view. Add a sweet stop on the way home, and suddenly the week becomes about discovering new favorites while revisiting the places you already love.
What to Expect During Restaurant Week
Throughout Restaurant Week, participating restaurants across Southport and Oak Island offer curated menus and seasonal specialties that highlight the flavors of the coast. You’ll find a blend of offerings including:
- Exclusive seasonal menu creations
- Special pricing
- Prix-fixe multi-course dining experiences
- Limited-time chef specials
- Sweet treats, coffee stops, and casual bites
Explore Participating Restaurants
From waterfront dining and laid-back pubs to bakeries and grab-and-go options, Restaurant Week highlights a wide variety of local spots worth adding to your list. Popular participating favorites often include:
- Lazy Turtle Oceanfront Grille
- Bella Cucina Seafood, Pasta & Pizza
- Rusty Hooks Dockside Grill
- Tranquil Harbour Restaurant & Bar
- Burney’s Bakery of Southport
For the full list of restaurants, featured menus, and specials, explore the official Restaurant Week guide from the Southport Oak Island Chamber of Commerce. Here are participating restaurants and menus for 2026:
Don’t Forget Your Restaurant Week Passport
Restaurant Week becomes even more fun when you turn it into a local food crawl! Guests can download and print a Restaurant Week Passport, then collect stamps while visiting participating restaurants, eateries, and sweet shops throughout the week. Return your completed passport to the Chamber by the listed deadline for a chance to win local restaurant gift certificates.
Don’t have a printer? Physical copies are often available in Southport at:
- Southport–Oak Island Chamber Welcome Center (4433 Long Beach Road)
- Fort Johnston–Southport Museum & Visitors’ Center (203 E. Bay Street)
Plan Your Route: Restaurant Week Map
One of the best ways to experience Restaurant Week is to build your own dining trail. We’ve put together a Restaurant Week map to make it easy to plan stops across Southport and Oak Island, whether you’re craving oceanfront seafood, coffee between beach walks, or a bakery stop after dinner.
Updated for 2026:
Make It Part of Your Coastal Stay
Between waterfront dining, fresh-caught seafood, bakery stops, and evenings spent chasing sunset views along Oak Island, you’ll want a place nearby to settle in after the day winds down. A comfortable home base lets you move at the slower pace this stretch of the coast is known for, with easy access to local restaurants, beach walks, and everything in between.
Browse our collection of Oak Island vacation rentals and find a stay that makes your dining journey feel even more special:
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