Island Eats
Savor a meal at Jack Mackerel’s Island Grill, a Caribbean-inspired restaurant that incorporates local, flavorful ingredients into its dishes. The island vibe and expansive menu features dishes like Island Salmon – fresh Atlantic salmon blackened and finished with a mango crab butter – and Out Island Chicken – jumbo chicken breasts with spicy jerk seasoning or a sweet Caribbean rum glaze, served with sweet plantains. Jack Mackerel’s second-floor outdoor patio is the perfect spot to enjoy a breezy lunch or dinner.
With peek-a-boo views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Kure Beach Fishing Pier, Big Daddy’s Restaurant invites you to sip on a cocktail, sample an appetizer such as Big Daddy’s Crab Dip and dine on fresh seafood, perfectly grilled burgers, sandwiches, wraps and more. You can also catch live entertainment on the weekends.
Indulge in authentic cuisine at Freddie’s Restaurant. The restaurant is famous for its eight variations of braised pork chops created with sweet and savory toppings ranging from vegetables, nuts, fruits and liqueurs. Classic Italian favorites including Chicken Parmigiana, Barb’s Special Spaghetti and Fried Calamari and Spicy Mussels are also crowd-pleasers.
Look for the colorfully painted purple storefront to perk up your day at Happy Hippies Java Hut. This beach-favorite java joint serves hot and iced coffees with fun names, like the Mermaid Magic, as well as frappes, smoothies and Kombucha. The shop also has groovy handmade stuff like handmade jewelry and wellness items.
