Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Southport

We’ve visited Italian House & Park several times a year, and every time it’s been a delightful experience. While the menu is full of tempting options, we always end up ordering the same dish—the Parmesan—and it never disappoints. It’s always cooked to perfection, with just the right balance of flavor and texture. This time, we were greeted warmly by Ashley, our bartender, who truly made the evening special with her excellent service and friendly demeanor. Although we had made a reservation for a table for four, we ended up staying at the bar, as we often do. The atmosphere is always welcoming and lively, and it’s become our favorite spot to enjoy a relaxed and delicious meal. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a regular like us, Italian House & Park never fails to deliver. Highly recommended!

We had a great experience dining here. We love fogo but the service here far exceeds that. We arrived 30 mins before our reservation in hopes to make it to Christmas Eve mass on time and the hosts went above and beyond to seat us 15 mins early on such a busy night. You never had to wait as there was always a server there before you finished your last bite. Drinks were kept replenished. Best of all…as they were clearing our plates, I asked if I could have a small to go box to take a little piece of the leftovers home to our dog for a Christmas treat. They quickly cleared our plates and happily brought me back the to go container. We were surprised to find it was packed full of freshly sliced meat. The waiter told us to tell her was a special feast for Christmas. :) How thoughtful. I was blown away and she definitely enjoyed! The food was pretty comparable to Fogo but the service far exceeded. Thank you!

I always take out my family for Christmas Eve eve. Our daughter daughter-in-law has celiac disease, and we wanted to find a place that was comfortable for her to eat. Great evening, great service, great food, we will definitely be back. We had a party of nine with an infant, and the restaurant was very accommodating.

Great birthday at The Eagle. Must be a new chef as they have backed off of everything being so spicy and hot. Food tasted great today!

As usual great food and great service. Busy but was seated before our reservation time.