Surf City Ocean Pier Grill & Ice Cream

The grill and ice cream counter in the Surf City Ocean Pier house lets you pair a walk on the pier, or a morning of fishing, with a cone or a Nor’easter, the pier’s own soft-serve creation.

• Surf City
• On the pier
• Soft serve & scoops
• Sunset stop

What stands out

Most reviews are about the pier itself: friendly staff, sunrise and sunset views, and good fishing. The grill and ice cream side is a convenient add-on, with hand-dipped scoops and burgers mentioned by visitors. Come for the setting and enjoy a treat while you’re there.

What to order

• A Nor’easterThe pier’s signature soft serve swirled with mix-ins.
• A scoop in a homemade waffle coneHand-dipped flavors plus weekly soft-serve specials.
• A Sea ShakeA milkshake made from any flavor in the case.
• A Mosquito BurgerThe pier’s well-known half-pound burger, if you’re making a meal of it.
• Frozen coffeeMocha, caramel or vanilla on a hot afternoon.

The setting

A pier house with a tackle shop, souvenirs and a covered outdoor eating area, right at the foot of a 937-foot fishing pier. Sunset from the pier is the classic pairing.

Before you go

• Walking out on the pier without fishing requires a small daily spectator pass for anyone 11 and older.
• Pier parking is meant for fishing guests and can be strictly enforced; beachgoers may be directed to paid parking.
• Grill hours may shorten in the off-season.

Plan your visit

• Where: 112 South Shore Drive, Surf City, NC 28445
• Hours: Hours change with the season. Check with the business before you go.
• Menu & updates: surfcityoceanpier.com
• More nearby: ice cream and frozen treats near Surf City

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Based on the business’s own website, menu and social posts and on recurring themes in public guest reviews; checked October 2026. Menus, hours and prices change, so confirm with the business before you go.