Caribbean-inspired décor accents this striking dining room, which is adjoined by an outdoor deck with a scenic view of downtown Carolina Beach. Homemade Shrimp and Grits and Tangy Guinness Chicken tops our list of "local favorites".

The kitchen grills up terrific steaks and the Carolina's freshest fish on an open flame. The Cha Cha Salmon, blackened and topped with a chunky avocado citrus salsa comes highly recommended. What's more, beginning in the Spring, Havana's Fresh Island Seafood restaurant will host weekly live acoustic music to entertain guests as they dine.