Where The Locals Go In CB!

The Gulfstream Restaurant has been operating in the same spot for over 35 years, not to mention managing to stay open year-round in a highly seasonal beach town. The Pleasure Island landmark known as The Gulfstream Restaurant continues serving great food at affordable prices to locals and vacationers in Carolina Beach. Come in for breakfast, lunch or dinner—there are always familiar faces to greet and serve you and menu items that include your favorites, from seafood to burgers, sandwiches to entrees. There are daily specials too.
Recent renovations at The Gulfstream offer customers a fresh, new dining experience and an outdoor deck waiting area. Yeah, no reservations here, but worth the wait, if you have to wait. A friendly and attentive staff is the key to enjoying delicious home-style cooking the Gulfstream. The comfortable surroundings and consistent quality are what keeps the locals and year round vacationers coming back time and again.

Breakfast Is Served

One of the few early riser restaurants in Carolina Beach (opens at 6:00 am), The Gulfstream caters to local anglers who want a hearty meal before heading out to sea for a day of fishing. Not surprisingly, their day’s catch too might end up on the table at The Gulfstream, known for its delicious seafood preparation. Breakfast choices include all the traditional favorites, like eggs, bacon and grits, biscuit sandwiches, home-style breakfast potatoes, pancakes, waffles and more. Try the big Breakfast Burrito, served with potatoes and salsa.

Lunch Until 3:00 pm

When enjoying the beach scene, you never know when hunger may strike. The Gulfstream serves lunch daily until 3:00 pm. So if you’re craving a cheeseburger, BLT or wrap, head for The Gulfstream for tasty food at great prices.

Dinner Favorites

With a name like Gulfstream and being a favorite dining spot for local fishermen, the seafood has to be good. Try the crab cakes, flounder sandwich, fish tacos or whole fried fish, shrimp, oysters and more. But the home cooking doesn’t stop there. Landlubber favorites are always a hit like grilled steaks, fried pork chops, fried chicken, spaghetti, as well as Daily Specials too!