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charlotte restaurants guide

Off the Eaten Path’s Charlotte Restaurants Guide highlights the growing and diverse culinary scene in North Carolina’s largest city including the best restaurants in Charlotte and where locals love to eat. 

Planning a day trip, weekend trip or just looking for other things to do, places to visit, and where to eat across North Carolina? Check out Off the Eaten Path’s North Carolina Travel Guide, which features weekend itineraries, travel and restaurant recommendations across the Tarheel State. 

one of the best restaurants in charlotte hello sailor

I’ve been eating and drinking my way through the Queen City for the past seven years. 

In fact, exploring Charlotte’s restaurant scene was the main motivation for starting this blog. 

I had just moved to the Queen City (and self admittedly, was a little lonely and bored) so I thought that eating my way through my new city would not only curb my loneliness and boredom, but also help me explore, learn about Charlotte, and get to know it better. 

What’s a better way to explore your new city than through its local food and drink?

cocktails and fruit at the crunkleton

I like to think my Charlotte food experiment worked; I’m still working at the Public Defender’s Office (the reason I moved to Charlotte in the first place); we just bought a cute ranch house with a fab backyard (very close to the Light Rail); and Off the Eaten Path is set to celebrate her seventh anniversary this May.

Although this blog has transitioned away from solely Charlotte restaurant content (we’ve got recipes and some North Carolina travel and beyond going on now),  I still love to think of my little corner of the Internet as a place to share and celebrate restaurants in Charlotte and the Queen City culinary scene.

fried chicken platter at price's chicken scoop in charlotte

And I get asked all the time: 

(no I am not exaggerating like and Instagram influencer would…”so many of you asked!!!”)  

“Where should we go eat in Charlotte?”

or 

“What’s the best restaurant in Charlotte?” 

cheeseburger against a blue wall at a charlotte restaurant

And while I love making personal recommendations to friends, coworkers, blog readers, Instagram followers (yes I love getting your emails and messages then coming up with a custom list for you depending on the occasion and the crowd), I thought that putting all of my Charlotte restaurant content in one place would be helpful not only for you, but also for me!

So that’s it, a long-winded way to talk about some of the motivation behind this Charlotte Restaurants Guide, and why this space is here. 

No matter if you’re a newly relocated apartment dweller, a native unicorn looking for a new (or new to you) spot for your birthday dinner or special occasion, or an out-of-towner visiting our fair city for the weekend, Off the Eaten Path’s Charlotte Restaurants Guide has something for you and I’m looking forward to you using this page as your Charlotte dining resource!

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WHAT CAN I FIND IN OFF THE EATEN PATH’S CHARLOTTE RESTAURANTS GUIDE?

What I most wanted from this page (other than helping you pick where in Charlotte you should go stuff your face) was a condensed, navigable space to find everything that I’ve written about breweries and restaurants in Charlotte over the past seven years. I’ve broken it down so you can find:

  • All of the guides I’ve (or friends have) written about the best restaurants in Charlotte;
  • A list of my personal favorite Charlotte restaurants;
  • All of the blog posts that have been contributed to Off the Eaten Path as part of my “Charlotte’s Best Bites” series (where other bloggers and friends share their favorite Charlotte restaurants, bars and breweries)
  • All of my Charlotte Food Bucket List’s (I’ve written these annually since 2017…a New Year’s resolution inspired bucket list of the restaurants in Charlotte I want to try and explore in the coming year)

rooftop hot dogs at a picnic table at jj's red hots charlotte restaurant

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Best Restaurants in Charlotte, NC

While I've never written a top or best restaurants in Charlotte, NC list, I have written several guides to Charlotte food and drinks, including brunch, breweries and one dedicated to my favorite food ever pizza.

I decided to round this list out with links to a few friends' "best of" lists, with the focus on the lists I have relied on as a diner deciding where to make my next reservation.

The Charlotte restaurants in all of these lists offer a variety of different cuisines at a variety of different price points; thus offering you a ton of delicious choices no matter your budget or the occasion.

charlotte's best brunch

Whether your looking for casual counter service, bottomless boozy beverages, full food service at a brewery, a grab and go bagel or even a Saturday brunch option, this post has something for you!

Charlotte's Best Brunch highlights 10 of my favorite brunch spots in Charlotte depending on your mood or what you're looking for.

the best breweries in charlotte

It seems like a new brewery is opening in Charlotte every single day, so much so that its hard to keep up with the Queen City's booming brewery and craft beer scene.

In this post, my beer loving husband, AJ, and I share our thoughts on all of Charlotte's breweries and then rank our personal top 10.

charlotte's best pizza

Pizza is my absolute favorite food, so I have done all the hard work for you in finding the best pizza in Charlotte.

Admittedly, this pizza post is in need of an update (which is coming soon I promise) but for now it gives four solid options for a slice when you have a pizza craving.

Photo Credit: scallionpancake.com

Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2019 Edition

There are a lot of "best of" lists out there, but the Charlotte's Best Restaurants list one I trust and rely upon most is from my friends Jason and Yvonne over at Scallion Pancake.

There list is a good mix of Charlotte restaurants producing high quality, delicious food and I've definitely used it as inspiration to plan our Charlotte dining adventures!

Photo Credit: scallionpancake.com

Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2018 Edition

Sharing my friends' over at Scallion Pancake 2018 list too. I love looking at the differences between 2019 and 2018's list, have made it a goal to eat my way through both of them!

Photo Credit: www.ferventfoodie.com

Best Charlotte Restaurants — A Foodie Guide

Mary was my first blogging friend in Charlotte, and while she's now moved away and this list is a few years old, I still think it gives a great snapshot of all there is to eat in the Queen City.

charlotte's best restaurants include pizza on a wooden table

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My Favorite Charlotte Restaurants

The first two to three years of this blog was dedicated solely to Charlotte restaurants, resulting in a ton of posts about Charlotte restaurants.

I poured through the 100+ posts I dedicated to Charlotte restaurants and pulled out my favorite spots to highlight here.

Just like the best of Charlotte restaurants guides above, there's a wide range of Charlotte dining options on this list, so there's definitely something to suite you depending on what your looking for and your mood.

My favorite Charlotte restaurants are listed in alphabetical order, not ranked, because honestly ranking them would be too hard.

And you're going to have to forgive me for some of these photos...many were taken seven years ago when I had a shitty cell phone camera and no concept of light or composition.

And a few of my favorite Charlotte restaurants haven't made this list because I didn't have a blog post dedicated to them so here are the ones I couldn't leave off my list (again alphabetical):

300 East

Anomaly CLT Pop Up

Bardo

Barrington's

Capishe

Feast Food Tours

Futo Buta

Mama Ricotta's

Uptown Yolk

Alexander Michael's

Alexander Michael's was the first Charlotte restaurant I ate at, ever. The year was 2011 and had just accepted an internship at the Public Defender's office (without ever being to Charlotte), so I stayed Uptown overnight on my way home from Florida. We got the recommendation for Al Mike's from one of my dad's friend's daughters who lived in the Queen City at the time.

I love their low key, neighborhood, casual and cozy atmosphere and my favorite dish, like a lot of other people's, is the What It Is. It's

azteca

It took me forever to find a good Mexican restaurant in Charlotte, and now while I think there are several, Azteca (the one on Woodlawn near the airport!) is always near the top of my list.

What sold me was the cheese enchiladas (in my opinion, you can judge how good a Mexican restaurant is by their cheese enchiladas), but I also love the fajitas, guacamole and tacos al carbon.

baoding

Baoding is the best Chinese food I've found in Charlotte (but if you have other recommendations, please send them my way!) and I'm thrilled that this summer we moved closer to Baoding, significantly increasing the amount we're ordering Chinese take out.

carolina beer temple at ayrsley

Carolina Beer Temple is one of my favorite beer bars and bottle shops in the Queen City and was our local neighborhood hangout when we lived in Steele Creek. Their inventory is solely dedication to independently owned craft breweries and their bartenders are super knowledge about any and all things beer. Go for a pint and then pick up a six pack to bring home.

chef alyssa's kitchen

Chef Alyssa's Kitchen isn't a restaurant per se (although they do offer Saturday morning brunch service now), but its a Charlotte food experience that could not be left off of my favorites list. I think that Chef Alyssa's cooking classes are not only so fun, but also super informative, and the best part is that you get to eat all of your hard work!

community culinary school of charlotte

I love the mission behind CCSC and have had the pleasure of raising over $2000 for them over the past few years. Not only are they helping a vulnerable population in our community get job training and job access, the food coming out of their kitchen tastes really good. Highly recommend a visit to CCSC for breakfast or lunch.

craft tasting room and growler shop

Craft was slightly ahead of the curve when it came to cheese and charcuterie boards in Charlotte, and I honestly can't order a cheese board anywhere else because theirs is good and the price is right. Plus, they have a rotating draft list of local beers and their space is welcoming and fun. We love their patio too!

crane coffee company

I have whined before that the Second Ward in Uptown (specifically near the courthouse where I work) is a food desert, but lucky for us, our closest coffee shop is locally owned Crane Coffee Company (located right next door to the NASCAR Hall of Fame.) I love the creativity and seasonality of their drinks, and its always worth the walk for a tasty pick me up.

crepe cellar

To me, Crepe Cellar often flies under the radar (perhaps overshadowed by Haberdish down the street?) but I love their cozy vibe, cocktails and food. Burrata is a must order every time I visit.

dish

The Plaza Midwood staple was another Charlotte restaurant introduced to me early on (it's one of my friend's go-to lunch spots) and is one of my mom's favorite spots when she comes to visit. Dish just got a fresh paint job and a menu refresh under new ownership, and is still serving delicious Southern comfort food you crave.

the dumpling lady

I've always loved dumplings, so a food truck dedicated to one of my favorite foods is of course going to be a favorite. I was in the habit of stalking the Dumpling Lady and waiting in endless lines to get my dumpling fix, so I like that you can now go visit her brick and mortar at Optimist Hall (but be prepared for long lines there too.)

foxcroft wine co.

I never thought I'd say this about a wine bar, but Foxcroft makes one of the best burgers in Charlotte. I also can never not order their doughnuts.

haberdish

Haberdish is probably the restaurant I recommend most often to readers and friends and where we take almost every out of town guest.

Its perfect for any occasion and they always deliver high quality product. in my opinion, gives diners a snapshot of Charlotte with its nods to history and its food.

inizio pizza napoletana

You don't need to go all the way to Italy for pizza...you can get authentic, Neapolitan style in Dilworth and South Charlotte. Inizio offers pretty predictable and traditional topping options (like a margarita) but also some seasonal pies that are more outside the box (like their pumpkin pizza in the fall). My favorite is the pistachio pesto pizza...I'm drooling just thinking about it.

intermezzo pizzeria and cafe

Intermezzo is another of my favorites that I think flies under the radar. I used to eat there all the time when I lived up the street, but when I'm looking for a good, solid, date night spot, Intermzzo is always in the mix. I love their small space, their great service, and their delicious food (their pizza is very good but branch out and try one of their Serbian dishes.)

ko sushi

KO may seem unremarkable to some, but it is one of the best lunch spots in Charlotte. Sure, its just a small to go counter in the bottom of an office building but the sushi is good and the price can't be beat.

lincoln's haberdashery

How do I love you Lincoln's? Let me count the ways.

I love Lincoln's sandwiches...they are very tasty and made on fresh baked bread thats made in house. Speaking of bread, Lincoln's is a must stop when I'm making soup at home to pick up a loaf of sourdough for maximum soup dipping.

They have great coffee drinks, a sweet assortment of baked goods (including rotating weekend donut flavors) and their vibe and sense of humor (especially in the retail they carry) is unmatched anywhere else in the Queen City. I go there a lot to hang out and get shit done.

little village grill

Little Village has been an uptown lunch staple for years but they recently opened a second location next to the courthouse and that is a game changer for my Second Ward lunch game.

Order a gyro topped with french fries, or a Greek salad topped with gyro meet and extra pepperocinis. I'm excited to try their sandwiches. Plus they are so damn nice and efficient and affordable.

poppy's bagels & more

Poppy's has the best bagels in Charlotte and its not a competition. I prefer a bagel with cream cheese and lox all the way, but they have good breakfast sandwiches too.

soul gastrolounge

Soul is where I take all of my friends who come to visit from bigger cities to show them Charlotte is really cool. I love ordering basically the whole menu at Soul and splitting it with the table, but my favorites are the pork belly tacos, the chicken skin nachos, the bone marrow, and any of the sushi rolls.

tacos el nevado

Their tacos are cheap and authentic (AJ always opts for lengua and tripa), and the spicy guacamole is a must order. We go to the South Blvd location but there is also one on Central Ave. In the running for my favorite tacos in Charlotte.

vietnam grille

cheese board and pretzel at town brewing a local charlotte brewery with food

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My Charlotte Food Bucket Lists

With the Charlotte culinary scene constantly growing and changing, honestly its hard to keep up with all the new restaurants opening at, what feels to me, like lightening speed.

I started writing a Charlotte Food Bucket List in 2017 as a way for me to keep up with the new Charlotte restaurants opening, as well as to make sure I ate at the Charlotte staples that I hadn't had a chance to visit yet.

So what is a Charlotte Food Bucket List? Each year, I write down a list of 15-30 Charlotte restaurants that I'd like to try in the following year. Sometimes (ok most of the time) I don't make it to all of the places on my bucket list, so I roll them over to the next year.

I hope that by sharing my Charlotte Food Bucket Lists you'll get some inspiration of what restaurants you want to add to your own food bucket list!

my 2017 charlotte food bucket list

This was the inaugural Charlotte food bucket list and that year I checked off several Charlotte food staples including: tea at the Ballantyne hotel, a date night at Barrington's (for my 30th birthday), and a visit to Bang Bang Burgers and Yafo Kitchen.

my 2018 charlotte food bucket list

My 2018 list featured a few 2017 roll overs, as well as new Charlotte restaurants like Hello, Sailor; Dot, Dot, Dot; Flourshop; Angeline's and Merchant and Trade.

my 2019 charlotte food bucket list

You guessed it, more roll overs! 2019 highlights also included: Optimist Hall, The Stanley, The Crunkleton, Bardo, and Let's Meat Korean Barbecue.

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Charlotte's Best Bites: A Collaborative Charlotte Dining Guide

Charotte's Best Bites is a guest post series that I started in the summer of 2015 dedicated to local Charlotte restaurants.

The angle, or catch, is that each guest poster is from or lives in Charlotte, and they write about the places that they love to eat and drink at in the Queen City...so its all about Charlotte written by Charlotteans.

The result is what I like to call a collaborative dining guide of sorts featuring Charlotteans' favorite restaurants, breweries and bars all in one place. Charlotte's Best Bites has a for the people by the people kind of vibe.

After adding all of these posts to the list, here are the Charlotte restaurants that show up over and over in different posts: Haberdish, Seoul Food Meat Co., Good Food on Montford, and Olde Mecklenburg Brewery.

charlotte's best bites | chrissie's picks

Of course, I had to kick off my Charlotte's Best Bites series with a snapshot of my favorite places including: best barbecue, best place to drink beer outside, best place to show off Charlotte to your big city friends, best place to sharpen your skills, and the best beer cheese.

charlotte's best bites | aj's picks

I then bullied my (now) husband, AJ, to write a guest post for my series. This was AJ's first and last foray into blogging, and it only took some minor teeth pulling to get it done. AJ's picks include all of his favorite places to drink beer and the kind of food you can order at each.

charlotte's best bites | kaitlin's picks

In Kaitlin's post, she has us traveling all over the world without having to leave Mecklenburg County, including the Best German Food, Best Sushi, Restaurant You'll Want to Brag About to Your Friends, Food that Can be Mistaken as Art, and a Strip mall Surprise.

charlotte's best bites | ashley's picks

My dear friend Ashley shares here local Charlotte picks with a emphasis on local...all of the restaurants on her list are members of the Piedmont Culinary Guild, a group dedicated to supporting local chefs and farmers in the Charlotte area. On Ashley's list: Romantic Date Night, Dinner with a View, A Carnivore's Paradise, From the Sea, Fountain of Youth, Where the Wild Things Are, Wood Fired Deliciousness and A Foodie Wonderland.

charlotte's best bites | chrissie's picks again

Because one round wasn't enough, I came back with seven more of my Charlotte's Best Bites including: Where to Take Your Parents, Fancy Date Night, Caffeine Fix, Meals on Wheels, Streetcar Stop, Cheap Eats, and South of the Border.

charlotte's best bites | leandra's picks

Another one of my blogging besties coming in hot with her picks: Feel Like a Local, Drinking and Donuts, Beer Dinners, Lunch Spot, Pie Pop Up, Food and Drink Experience and Foodie Store.

charlotte's best bites | susannah's picks

Rounding out my best blogging friends contributions is Susannah with her classic Charlotte spots (she's a native after all!) Susannah's picks include: Best Time Machine, Best Fancy Milkshakes, Best Bakery Breakfast, Best Foodie Gifts, and Best Birthday Dinner.

charlotte's best bites | grace's picks

Grace has a wide range of tasty spots with her picks for Some Fine Spots for Fine Dining, Sharing is Caring, Breakfast The Most Important Meal of the Day, and Craft Beer for the New Year.

charlotte's best bites | emily's picks

Emily is not a blogger but is one of my best friends in Charlotte (and also a unicorn native like Susannah) so she had to do a post. And she willfully did it! Emily picks include: Charlotte Institution, Best Falafel, Wine Night Wednesday, Best Date Night Pizza, and Best $4 Whiskey.

charlotte's best bites: allie's picks

Allie is a mainstay on the Charlotte food scene with her wildly popular platform, Eat Drink CLT. Allie's Charlotte restaurant picks: Trusty Standby, Sharing is Caring, Taco Tuesday, Get the Sushi Boat, Current Obsession, Complimentary Bread on Point, and Southern Twist.

charlotte's best bites: alyssa's picks

Sadly, Alyssa no longer lives in Charlotte, but her Best Bites list stands the test of time: Underrated Brunch Spot, Sweet Tooth Fix, Guilty Pleasure, Healthy Weeknight Takeout, Frugal and Filling Lunch, and Saturday Morning Spot for Food Lovers.

charlotte's best bites: tanya's picks

Before we were blogging friends, Tanya and I were both coworkers in the Public Defender's Office. Her foodie picks: Injera Me Crazy, It's Macaron not Macaroon, Not Your Regular Sushi, The Best Shrimp and Grits, Fresh Seafood Fix, Go To Budget Hibachi, Quick and Yummy Gyros, and Make Your Own Pizza.

charlotte's best bites: shannon's picks

I met Shannon through Instagram and she has some good Charlotte restaurants on her list: A Tapas Party, Aesthetically Pleasing, Sushi Me Rolling, Elevated Pub Grub, Whiskey Business, A Piece of History and Here's the Scoop.

charlotte's best bites: yvonne and jason's picks

I love how my friendship with Yvonne and Jason has grown...and this was their first foray into Charlotte restaurant list making: On the Promise of Freshness, Meat Shakes, When Buffaloes Fly, Hot Southern Nights, I'm in Love With The and Cheers Moment.

charlotte's best bites: julia's picks

Julia has some great Charlotte picks including Korean BBQ, Brunch, Hot Dogs, Beautiful Cookies, Coffee, Cheddar Biscuits and Sushi.

charlotte's best bites: sara's picks

Sara shares her picks for Burgers with Mouth-Watering Combinations, Best Salad Ever, Nachos of my dreams, two spots for Charlotte's Best Sandwiches, and A Delicious Take on Pancakes.

charlotte's best bites: katy's picks

Katy's picks are all gluten free, so if you are looking for glutenless eats, check out: Brunch and Bubbly, Acai Bowl Goals, Most Impressive Dessert, Best Kept Secret, Taco Tuesday, Wine Night, and Asian with a Twist.

charlotte's best bites: catherine's picks

Catherine takes us on a foodie tour of South End with her favorite Charlotte restaurants: Tex-Mex, Picnic Table Dumplings, A Must Eat for a Charlotte Newbie, Treat Yourself, and a Taste of the South.

charlotte's best bites: kayla's picks

Kayla's picks include Best for Noods, Best Food Truck, Its Something in the Sauce, Macaroni You'll Fall in Love With, and Best Barbecue.

charlotte's best bites: dana's picks

With her picks, Dana travels with us along the light rail: stop at 36th street for donuts, Arena Station for diner food, Bland street for fried chicken, and East/West Blvd for Ice Cream, Asian fusion and a pop up market.

charlotte's best bites: brittany's picks

I met Brittany through SkillPop (she was my first class manager!) and I agree with a lot of her picks: Best Breakfast Burrito, Best Veggie Burger, Best Vegetarian Dish, and Best Patio Brunch.

charlotte's best bites | elizabeth's picks

Elizabeth shares her favorite diverse Charlotte eateries including Vietnamese Haunt, Gourmet Bodega, Brunch with a Seat in the Action, Ramen for All Seasons, Vegetarian Fare, Premier Gastropub, and Retro Vibes.

charlotte's best bites: michelle's picks

Michelle not only has Charlotte restaurants but breweries and ice cream shops on her list: Favorite Low Key Date Night, Best Place to Take Visitors, Downhome Dinnertime Deliciousness, Treat Yo Self, Escape from the City, Favorite Local Beer and Lunch on the Go.

charlotte's best bites: kimberly's picks

Tapas style dining is one of Kimberly's favorite ways to eat, so she shares her favorite Queen City small plates restaurants: Girls' Night on the Town, Impress the Parents, Date Night, and Tacos.

charlotte's best bites: alexis' picks

Alexis is a beer and brewery blogger so of course she had to share the top Charlotte breweries with the best food: Best Overall Food Menu, Best Brewery Pretzel, Best Traditional Beer Food, Best Instagrammable Food, Best Brewery Brunch, and Best Newcomer.

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Hi! I'm Chrissie: a pizza and sushi loving, craft beer and red wine drinking, restaurant exploring and traveling home cook who's been taking pictures of my food since 2013. To learn more about Off the Eaten Path, click here!

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We break out these personalized hurricane glasses We break out these personalized hurricane glasses (swipe to see!) twice a year: for our anniversary and for Fat Tuesday! (honestly should be more though).

Even if your friends didn’t give you personalized hurricane glasses as a wedding gift 😂, I’ve got a really easy recipe for you to make some hurricanes at home for Mardi Gras tomorrow!

Hurricane Matthew (named after the hurricane we got married during!)
Makes 2 cocktails

4 ounces light or silver rum
4 ounces dark rum
4 ounces passion fruit juice (pineapple juice can be used instead!)
2 ounces orange juice
1-2 ounces lime juice
1 ounce grenadine
1 ounce simple syrup (optional if you like sweeter cocktails)
orange slice and cherry for garnish

Shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and strain into a tap glass filled with ice.

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Some personal news: I finished watching Dawson's C Some personal news: I finished watching Dawson's Creek!

It's a journey I started in mid-December and I'm proud to say that I finished the 128th episode last night. That’s 96 hours of late 90's nostalgia which I think is a great life accomplishment (and AJ says it's disgusting but nobody asked you AJ).

It just so happens we spent a week at the beach during my watching peak, so we spent an afternoon wandering around Wilmington to see some filming locations. Perfect timing! For my fellow Dawson's Creek fans, you can save this post for stroll (and a short car and ferry ride) next time you're in Wilmington:

Downtown
The Wilmington Riverwalk
Elijah's Restaurant, 2 Ann Street: Pacey's Icehouse in the finale
Reel Cafe, 100 South Front Street: look across Dock Street and you'll see the top of Joey's wall (there is restaurant patio seating in front of the wall now)
Michael's on the Waterfront, 5 South Water Street: Leery's Fresh Fish
Black Cat Shoppe, 8 Market Street: Capeside CD Shop
Hell's Kitchen, 118 Princess Street: It was originally a temporary set but now it's a real bar (the show sold the bar and it's contents to a local owner)
Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut Street: The Rialto Theater
N Salo Salon, 212 North Front Street: Screen Play Video

Midtown
Alderman Hall at UNCW, 601 South College Road: Capeside High School
Airlie Gardens, 300 Airlie Road: The Ruins

Wrightsville Beach
Dockside Restaurant, 1308 Airlie Road: exterior shots of The Icehouse
Oceanic Pier, 703 S Lumina Ave: the pier from the opening credits 

Kure Beach and Southport
Southport/Fort Fisher Ferry, 2422 Fort Fisher Blvd
The Marina, Yacht Basin Drive and South Brunswick Street: the location for "The Longest Day"

PS: Team Pacey always and forever

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