Dockin’ and Grubbin’ along the Brunswick County ICW

A look at the restaurants where boaters can tie up and eat without ever leaving the Intracoastal Waterway.

ICW, Brunswick County, NC — Nothing finer than dockin’ and grubbin’ along the Brunswick County stretch of the Intracoastal Waterway(ICW). As boating season heats up, several local restaurants are prepared to serve as reliable tie‑up spots for boaters moving between the Shallotte River, Holden Beach, Oak Island, and Southport.

These locations offer direct ICW access, allowing boaters to step off the deck and straight into a meal.

Inlet View Bar & Grill sits at the meeting point of the Shallotte River and the Intracoastal Waterway, giving boaters one of the easiest tie‑ups in the county. The two‑story open‑air decks overlook the waterway and have made the spot a long‑running favorite for seafood and sunset views.
Address: 1800 Village Point Rd SW, Shallotte

Provision Co. in Holden Beach sits directly on the ICW at the base of the Holden Beach bridge. The restaurant has been a familiar stop for seasonal ICW travelers for years, offering quick service and open‑air seating with dedicated dock space for boaters.
Address: 1343 Cedar Landing Road SW, Supply

Dock House Seafood & More is located along the ICW‑side canals of Holden Beach, with boat access behind the restaurant. It’s a small, family‑friendly stop known for simple seafood plates and easy tie‑up for boaters staying on or passing through the island.
Address: 103 S. Shore Drive, Holden Beach

Provision Company in Southport sits inside the Southport Yacht Basin, just off the ICW near the Cape Fear River. It has long served as a natural pause point for north‑ and southbound ICW cruisers, offering waterfront deck seating and a steady flow of transient boat traffic.
Address: 130 Yacht Basin Drive, Southport

Rusty Hooks Dockside Grill is located at South Harbor Village Marina, directly on the ICW between Oak Island and Southport. The restaurant overlooks the waterway and provides convenient marina slips, making it a common lunch or dinner stop for boaters navigating the Oak Island stretch.
Address: 4907 Fish Factory Road SE, Southport

These locations remain among the most accessible dock‑and‑dine options for boaters traveling the Brunswick County portion of the Intracoastal Waterway, offering a mix of casual seafood, marina views, and easy tie‑ups throughout the season.

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