09/04/2026
Planning a special night out during your Southport + Oak Island getaway? ✨
Put Southern on your reservation list.
This beautiful farm to table restaurant has become one of the area’s must visit dining experiences and it’s easy to see why.
Owners Ashley and Jim opened Southern in 2023, creating a restaurant centered around thoughtfully prepared, seasonal dishes and a beautifully curated menu that keeps guests coming back again and again.
But dinner here is about more than just the food. Southern is located inside the most charming cottage, with an intimate dining room, cozy bar, and screened outdoor seating that feels perfect for a relaxed coastal evening.
It’s one of our favorite recommendations for:
🥂 Date night
🎂 Birthdays + anniversaries
✨ Celebrating something special
🍽️ Or simply treating yourself to an incredible dinner while you’re on vacation
People travel from well beyond Southport to dine here, so reservations are definitely worth planning ahead.
Add this one to your vacation itinerary. 🤍
