Welcome to Sunny Daze Smokehouse ☀️🏖️🐷
Located at 9 Pavilion Ave South on the Carolina Beach boardwalk, Sunny Daze Smokehouse brings bold BBQ flavor and a relaxed coastal vibe together in one spot. Enjoy rooftop views, live music nights, and a space made for kicking back with great food and great company.
Bold BBQ Vibes Served Beachside
Every plate comes loaded with slow-smoked richness, crisp textures, and sauces with real character. It’s the kind of food that hits strong, looks good, and keeps you coming back for more. Funky, filling, and full of attitude — perfect for a beach day upgrade.
Order From Our Website
Skip the wait and place your order straight through our website. Choose what you want, customize it how you like, and pick it up when it’s ready. Fast, simple, and always convenient — Carolina Beach style.
Picture Perfect Moments 📸
Explore snapshots of our smoked dishes, stacked plates, crispy sides, and saucy creations.
Sip & Repeat 🍹
Daily Specials You’ll Want to Check Out
Discover what’s cooking each day with our rotating lineup of house-made specials. From bold smoked creations to fresh-off-the-grill favorites, each one brings something unique to the table. Stop by often — there’s always something new to enjoy at Sunny Daze Smokehouse.
Catering That Brings Big Flavor to Your Event 🍽️
Make hosting easy with Sunny Daze Smokehouse catering. We bring bold BBQ, generous portions, and smooth service to gatherings of any size — from family celebrations to company events. Simple to book, reliable, and always crowd-pleasing.
Your Event, Our Space! 🎉
Host your next gathering at Sunny Daze Smokehouse, where bold BBQ and a relaxed coastal setting come together. Whether it’s a birthday, meetup, or team celebration, our space offers a comfortable atmosphere, rooftop views, and friendly service to keep everything running smoothly.
A Place For Everyone
Sunny Daze Smokehouse offers a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere with open-air seating and a breezy rooftop overlooking the boardwalk and ocean. A beach-themed mural sets the tone, giving the space a fun coastal personality.
With live music, rooftop dining, friendly service, great cocktails, outdoor seating, and options for kids, it’s the perfect spot for families, visitors, and anyone who wants good BBQ with a side of ocean air.
Visit Us Today! 🌴☀️
Stop by Sunny Daze Smokehouse and enjoy bold BBQ, rooftop views, and a relaxed coastal atmosphere any day of the week. We’re open with steady, easy hours so you can drop in whenever it works best for you.
Our Hours:
🔸 Sun-Thu: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
🔸 Fri-Sat: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
What our guests are saying
Service amazin. Food amazin. Location amazin.a beautiful view of the ocean!! My second visit this far! I will be back! Go see Brian and company ! You’ll have them on your list of repeat things to do!! Enjoy.
Amy M.
Absolutely blown away by this place! The BBQ was perfection. The Mac and cheese was to die for. The pulled pork tacos—one of the best. Every bite was better than the last. Great vibes, friendly staff, and live music on a Monday night! I’ll definitely be back!
Anna M.
Don't pass this place by... won't be disappointed. I was a little leary about a BBQ place on the boardwalk, but it was the best decision of the day. We had great service. Pulled pork was definitely a NC style pork and was on point. Mac and cheese was very flavorful. Wife said her loaded baked potato was one of the best she'd ever had. Rooftop seating gave a great view of the ocean.
Michael A.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Southern Food, Seafood, Hushpuppies, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Corn on the Cob, Soup, Oysters, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Shrimp, Oyster, American Food, Chicken Salad, Shrimp Po Boys, Po Boy, Baked Potato, Blt, Brisket, Chicken, Pork, Fried Shrimp, Sweet Potato Fries, Deli Sandwiches, Fried Pickles, Caesar Salad, Baked Beans, Ribs, Fries, Pulled Pork, Fried Okra, Mac and Cheese, Burgers, Wings, Smoked Chicken, Salads, Onion Rings, Brunswick Stew, Sandwiches, and Chicken Tenders
Where are you located?
We are located in Carolina Beach, NC at 9 Pavilion Ave S
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Carolina Beach, Wilmington Beach, Kure Beach, Sea Breeze, Kendall Chapel, Myrtle Grove, Silver Lake, Old Town, Funston, Coolvale, Southport, Boiling Spring Lakes, New Hanover County.
Free Parking Near the Boardwalk 🚗
Enjoy free parking just steps from the boardwalk! The private gravel lot by the boardwalk is currently offering complimentary parking, making your visit even easier. Plus, CB Town lots are also free at this time. Take advantage and enjoy your visit without worrying about parking fees!
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