Cook Out in Southport is open, serving milkshakes, burgers and more

Renee Spencer, Wilmington StarNews
Updated ·1 min read
The Cook Out restaurant near Southport displays a "coming soon" sign on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
The Cook Out restaurant near Southport displays a "coming soon" sign on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

The Southport area got its first taste of Cook Out's milkshakes, burgers, and fries Tuesday night.

The restaurant held what it called a "soft opening," and many customers received "swag bags" with Cook Out merchandise to mark the occasion.

According to a staff member, the restaurant was expected to fully open Wednesday.

Customers can expect the traditional fare, including hamburgers, hotdogs, chicken nuggets, fries, and onion rings, along with the inventive dishes Cook Out is known for: bacon wraps, walking tacos, and ultra-thick milkshakes in an array of flavors.

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The Cook Out is located on the former Pizza Hut site in the River Run Shopping Center between Southport and Oak Island. The restaurant chain opened a location in Leland in 2023. This will be the third Cook Out in Brunswick County, and the sixth in the Wilmington area.

Cook Out operates more than 300 restaurants, including more than 100 in North Carolina.

This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Cook Out opening near Southport, NC, in Brunswick County