7 seasonal Brunswick County restaurants to check out as warmer weather returns

Allison Ballard, Wilmington StarNews
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Warmer weather brings many things to our coastal community, from tourists to beach days. But a local favorite, undoubtedly, is the return of seasonal restaurants.

Here are a few such places in Brunswick County.

Did we miss your favorite? Let us know: email aballard@gannett.com.

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Provision Company, Southport

This iconic seaside seafood restaurant in Southport may be the first one that comes to mind when places start opening for the season.

As of March 17, they've started serving peel-and-eat shrimp and cheeseburgers for the 2022 season at 130 Yacht Basin Drive.

The Boat Landing, Sunset Beach

StarNews readers can't be wrong. Last year, this restaurant was named a favorite new addition to the food scene. Now, they've reopened for dinner for the 2022 season, and lunch service will resume in April at 102 Sunset Blvd. North.

Have some fish tacos or fried tomatoes while taking in views of the Intracoastal waterway.

Waterfront Seafood Shack, Calabash

Waterfront Seafood Shack in Calabash, N.C.
Waterfront Seafood Shack in Calabash, N.C.

This is a seafood market, but also an eatery at the right time of the year — with local, wild-caught seafood that comes from their boats to your plate. They resumed their dine-in and carry-out service on March 15.

Stop by for fresh fish plates and sandwiches and a serving of grilled pound cake at 9945 Nance St.

Jinks Creek Waterfront Grille, Ocean Isle Beach

Upper deck with sunset views? Waterfront gazebo? Indoor dining? You have a choice at this restaurant at 14 Causeway Drive.

They started their pre-season on March 16, and will be open Wednesday through Saturday for dinner, adding more opening hours as the season progresses.

KoKo Cabana, Oak Island

Oceanfront dining at KoKo Cabana in Oak Island
Oceanfront dining at KoKo Cabana in Oak Island

Beginning in February, this restaurant has been serving up ahi nachos, bowls, burgers, cocktails, wine and beer. It's on the beach at 705 Ocean Drive, by the Oak Island pier.

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Dock House Seafood & More, Holden Beach

The eateries on this list do boast great views, like this one on the Intracoastal where you can watch the boats come and go, but this restaurant also likes to say it has a unique menu with a little something for everyone.

They re-opened for limited dinner service on March 16 and will be adding more hours soon.

Inlet View, Shallotte

Seafood with a view at Inlet View restaurant in Shallotte.
Seafood with a view at Inlet View restaurant in Shallotte.

At Hughes Marina, 1800 Village Point Road SW you can find this tiki bar and and restaurant. They reopened for 2022 in February where you can take in the view from the top deck while you enjoy some crab cakes or fried seafood.

Allison Ballard is the food and dining reporter at the StarNews. You can reach her at aballard@gannett.com.

This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Brunswick County restaurants open for spring, summer season