By Heather Richards
Carolina
beach, North Carolina, together with Kure Beach and Fort Fisher, make up Pleasure Island. A small beach village, it is home to 5,600 residents. The area is perfect for travelers who want the ocean without the crowds that are usually drawn to the beach. Carolina has a variety of lodging options and restaurants.
Michael's Seafood Restaurant
Michael's restaurant features numerous windows that let diners enjoy the beach view. The simple interior is decorated in a seaside motif with an aquarium centerpiece. One wall is covered with plaques and trophies that celebrate the restaurant's seafood chowder. Many customers come for the Calabash-style fried seafood, but the menu also features steamed, broiled and grilled seafood at moderate prices. With room for 100, special events can be held on site, or catered at your location. Full bar service is available. Michael's is open year round, serving lunch and dinner seven days a week.
Michael's Seafood Restaurant
1206 North Lake Park Blvd.
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
(910) 458-7761
Michaelscfood.com
Tuscan Grill
The Tuscan Grill provides steak, chicken and veal with an Italian bent. Set in a converted home featuring a large front porch, the restaurant is inviting. There are two menus and specials each evening: the bar menu features simple food, such as hamburgers and wings at budget prices, and the regular menu features upscale dining with items such as Delmonico steak and chef's choice veal. The specials are priced similar to the regular menu items and generally feature a pasta dish and a vegetable dish. Tuscan Grill has an extensive wine list. The restaurant is open for dinner Mondays through Thursdays.
Tuscan Grill
720 North Lake Park Blvd.
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
(910) 458-4745
tuscangrill.us
El Zarape Mexican Restaurant
With an extensive menu, El Zarape offers budget prices on all of your favorites including fajitas, chimichangas and quesadillas. For authentic Mexican cooking, try the house specials like Chamorro Adobado, a lamb shank in adobo sauce. The restaurant has a simple interior with Mexican touches throughout. Mexican beer is offered in addition to full bar service. Meals are served year-round, seven days a week.
El Zarape Mexican Restaurant
101 North Lake Park Blvd.
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
(910) 458-5226
Elzarapemexican.com
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About the Author:
Heather Richards is a freelance web writer in Rhode Island. Richards has managed non-profits serving senior citizens and individuals with developmental disabilities for 12 years. She holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Public Administration from UNC Pembroke.
