Cool place to eat on Bald Head Island…read more It's back in the woods so it's cooler than some places near the beach. Good food decent atmosphere, pleasant service. We had a fried shrimp platter with chips. They had some great beer on tap.

Jailhouse Provisions was a decent stop during our time on Bald Head Island, but it didn't quite…read morestand out enough for me to rate it higher. Our group ordered the fried shrimp, and that was definitely the highlight of the meal. The shrimp were crispy, well-cooked, and flavorful, making for a satisfying coastal lunch. The food overall was solid, with no major issues from a quality standpoint. That said, like many places on the island, the prices felt inflated compared to what you receive (I understand some of that comes with the location). Service was another area that fell a bit short. We were dining with a group of nine, and while managing larger parties can be challenging, attentiveness was lacking throughout the meal. Overall, the food was good enough, especially the fried shrimp, but the combination of higher prices and underwhelming service kept this in three-star territory for me.

Food was good, ordered a couple of burgers/fries, nothing too exciting for our choice tonight…read more Seafood chowder soup was good too. This was our first restaurant visited on the island. I will say the price took me off guard a bit, but it was right on the water in a marina...great atmosphere. Had a wedding reception happening on the tiki deck. Would definitely go back.

We recently had a large party (13) attend Jules for a 30th wedding anniversary celebration for my…read moredad & his wife. While I know they don't take reservations, I stopped by twice to give them a heads up - a few days before & then again earlier on the day of (the hostess wrote it down on a note pad each time which made me hopeful). In both instances, they appeared to be quickly forgotten, including when we arrived a comment that they didn't know it was for that day (the note paper she was looking at actually had the date on it). When we arrived, there weren't many people there yet. We were seated near the bar. Unfortunately, it still took way longer than it should to have a waitress stop by, and even longer to get our drinks (additional drinks, including beers in cans which should be easy to 'prepare', took a long time as well). When questioned, the waitress quickly defended with a "there's only one bartender" comment while there were two people behind the bar making drinks. It became quickly obvious that if you want attention from the bartender, you need to sit at the bar. The food delivery was extremely staggered as well - with our dishes arriving up to 20-30 minutes apart from each other. Again, it wasn't that busy at the time. Finally, my 90+ year old father's steak was both cooked improperly (definitely not medium rare), and the quality of the meat was extremely tough. So much so that he could not eat it, and I traded my meal with his. When the waitress finally saw this & questioned it, I told her that the steak was too tough. She did offer to have another one brought out, but I told her it would likely be of the same quality and I didn't want to wait another 20-30 minutes since most everyone was nearly done with their meal by that time. Her unprofessional & snippy attitude & comments to my 91 year old dad was sad & disappointing for everyone at the table to witness. She never offered to have the manager come by nor had them come over given our challenges. She was obviously putting more of her time to other tables since her 22% tip was already guaranteed given our party's size (and yes, we were charged the full $52 price for the tough & overcooked steak). I would definitely recommend other restaurants on the island like Jailhouse or Cozumel. And if you want to sit with of view of the marina, grab a pizza & drink over at the Wisp.

Love love love this place!! Great people, fun vibe!! The sunsets are indescribable and the dolphins…read morelove it too

I've been a patron of American Fish for 14 years and the service my family and I received last week…read morewas a disgrace. The bartender Ben was completely rude. He spoke profanity as he was behind the bar making drinks. I've never seen that from anyone at American Fish...not sure what was going on but that was totally unacceptable and unprofessional.

Fizzy Jane's is the perfect spot to host a private party in Southport. The space can easily hold…read more100 people, there's ample parking, and the hardworking staff will ensure everything goes smoothly. The food is a cut above the usual buffet fare, and they can accommodate allergies with aplomb. Our holiday party group enjoyed crab dip appetizers (with GF crackers provided along with the crispy wontons) and a wonderful dinner of fresh apple salad, roasted carrots, honey shrimp, steak and mashed potatoes. Bar service is exemplary. I'm looking forward to a return trip!

Table of 6 for dinner. it was extremely cold inside . the food was just ok and way over priced. I…read moredon't think we will be going back. I would suggest some of the other restaurants in town...

On a winter offseason January afternoon, it was a delight to see that this was open. The…read moreatmosphere and decor was classic modern and the bartender met us with a smile and immediate acknowledgment of our arrival. Are the prices high? Yes, but that is to be expected on the island. Three of us enjoyed a wonderful Bottle of Sauvignon Blanc which we took to drink outside on the back porch since it was in the 60s. Will definitely return next time on the island.

Great wine bar on the island, very cute environment but pricy wine glass options compared to the…read morebottle prices. It was packed on Memorial Day weekend but we were able to order a few glasses and cocktails at the bar pretty quickly.

Food was good. Service was poor. Training of staff is underdeveloped. For example, we chose a…read morespecific bottle of wine. That wine was unavailable and was substituted with an inferior bottle. Our server refused to adjust the price for the lesser bottle. We have experienced the issue of poor service in the past.

When it's good, it's REALLY good. This is either the most delicious restaurant in Southport or the…read moremost average depending on the night. They seem to have quite a bit of turnover when it comes to chefs so you really never know what you're going to get. I have never had a bad meal here but I have brought multiple people who had major complaints about their dishes. The uncertainly is disappointing for the price point but I think it's somewhere everyone should try at least once. If it was consistent I would happily give 5 stars but had to go with 4.

This is a great place to hang out on a sunny day and the painkiller was delicious! The upper deck…read moreis small, but if you can grab a spot the view is awesome - just make sure to put on sunscreen. I deducted a star for the 'membership' fee and the children. I understand people popping in with their kids quickly before hopping on the boat tour, but it's a small bar so the bunch of kids taking up a whole table with their iPads (sound on) kinda ruined the chill vibe for us.

Interesting little place. Because they don't serve food it's a "private" club. But, for the amazing…read moredeal of $1.00 you can become a member and enjoy a beverage or two and a great view. Located between Fishy Fishy and Edgewater, it offers a few tables and a view! Great place to stop by and just take a few minutes and enjoy the scenery

While visiting friends on Oak Island they took us to Duffers. While our hostess wasn't the…read morefriendliest when we came in or when she sat us, our waitress was delightful as was the rest of the staff we came in contact with. Seating and ambiance was nice and certain areas of the restaurant have better views than others of the golf course or the ocean. Two of us got mixed drinks which were very good as was all the food we ordered. I would definitely go back to Duffers the next time we visit.

Conveniently located near Fort Caswell and with a very decent menu. We were a group of 10 people…read moreand everybody seemed to be enjoying their food. The shrimp and grits was amazing and that is the reason for the 4 starts ! The Tacos were kinda small and probably a bit expensive. The fish on the other plates looked ok. Service was good. I would probably come back k if I am in the area but just to order the shrimp and grits !!

Food and service was on point!! I was in the area doing interviews for cook positions and stopped…read morehere for a bite. The view was amazing and the food was really good and fast! As someone who is in the industry I highly recommend this place for all around great experience and views. Thanks again I will Be back

Cute place right on the beach with a beautiful atmosphere and great views. The food was very good,…read moreand the staff was friendly and welcoming. Our servers were wonderful throughout the visit. The only downside was the wait time. Even though the restaurant was not busy, we waited about 10-15 minutes while the host trained a new staff member before being taken to the outdoor seating area. We were offered the option to sit at the inside bar, but not at an indoor dining table, which was fine since we were waiting for friends and preferred to sit outside anyway. Once we ordered, the food also seemed to take longer than expected to arrive. Overall, though, it was still a nice experience in a great beachfront location.