Wrightsville Beach
Sitting at the base of the Wrightsville Beach Drawbridge, this restaurant is known for its Angus beef steaks, refined seafood dishes, and view of the Intracoastal Waterway. John and Catherine McLatchy bought the place from its original owners in 2003, and Catherine has kept the tradition going since John’s death in 2017.
1414 Airlie Road
(910) 256-4519
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