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Solar Brewing Company, located at 8108 E Oak Island Dr in beautiful Oak Island, NC, is a vibrant brewery and restaurant that masterfully blends handcrafted brews with crowd-pleasing comfort food. As a hub for locals and visitors alike, this spot provides a casual yet lively atmosphere perfect for gathering with friends, enjoying expertly poured beers, and indulging in delicious, thoughtfully crafted dishes.
The brewery’s menu is a celebration of classic bar favorites with a distinct Solar Brewing twist. Their Beer Flights offer a wonderful way for beer enthusiasts and novices alike to sample a range of their house-crafted brews, including fan favorites like the rich and Roasty Stout and the delightfully fruity Solar Double Cherry Pie Ale. For those who prefer a crisp alternative, their refreshing Cider adds a wonderful balance to the lineup.
Food here is equally compelling. The Solar Flare Pizza consistently wins rave reviews—from perfectly crisp, bubbly crusts to generous layers of savory pepperoni or inventive toppings that bring out layers of flavor with every bite. The Loaded Jalapeno Fries deliver a spicy, crunchy punch that pairs marvelously with the smoothness of their brews. Meanwhile, the Dry Rubbed Wings come with a variety of sauces and rubs, from tangy Solar Sauce to classic buffalo, each one thoughtfully crafted to enhance the meat’s tenderness and flavor.
Regular patrons praise the consistently high quality of both food and service. As Steve Sweet noted, the friendly brewer’s presence behind the bar adds a personal touch, answering questions and offering samples to ensure you pick the perfect pint. Clean, well-maintained facilities and a clever self-service station stocked with utensils, napkins, and takeout boxes further reflect the staff’s attention to detail and commitment to a smooth dining experience. From the first sip to the last bite of their pretzel chips with beer cheese or the addictive fried pickles, every element feels carefully curated to elevate your visit.
Whether you’re stopping by for a casual bite, a robust beer flight, or a lively evening with friends, Solar Brewing Company delivers memorable flavors in a warm, inviting setting. As a local favorite boasting a winning combination of exceptional craft beer and crave-worthy comfort food, it’s an absolute must-visit on Oak Island’s culinary map.
First time visit for our group of 4. We had 3 different beers and really enjoyed them all-free samples were provided if you are unsure what to order. And the brewer was serving so he able to answer any questions. Pretzel chips with beer cheese were very good and the pepperoni pizza was excellent. Very clean bathrooms with paper towels ( not blowers). Handy self service station for silverware, napkins, ice water, pizza boxes etc. was very convenient. Highly recommend a visit…we’ll be back!!
Some of the best pizza I've had in a long time! Absolutely recommend for that alone. The wings are tasty but the umami sauce I tried wasn't super great.
We have been a few times. We tried the fried pickles this time and they were great. My son loves their wings and I tried the Buffalo chicken sub. We ate most of the fried pickles before I took the photo. Update: We have been back several more times since my original post and I still think they have great service and awesome food. I recommend you try their Solar Sauce on the chicken tenders or fries. Its a really good sauce.
Pizza was delicious!!! I also got their hazy beer on tap and it was really good. Definitely will go back here and I highly recommend Solar Brewing if you are in the area
Great service, beer, and food. Casual atmosphere and quick. Just placed our order at the bar and food was brought to our table. There is a clever and efficient self serve station which has all the things you commonly have to wait for - take out boxes, water, extra napkins, silverware, etc. Great wings with many sauce and dry rub options. Fried ravioli app was good and the chicken parm hoagie was exceptional - especially the roll. I look forward to returning to try some of the other creative menu items.
Had Lunch here with my daughter. Service by (Jordan) was excellent. She was very knowledgable of specials and beer and drink choices. Never waited for anything. Pizza was superb with fresh toppings. Bathrooms were clean. I would definitely come back the next time I am visiting. Great job Jordan!
This is a really nice brew pub. Great beer menu. Something for everybody on there. The brewer actually came out and spoke to us which is a nice touch. The food was very good as well. We got a cheeseburger pizza and the kitchen sink pizza. Delish! We will definitely come back when we are back in the area. Service was on point too!!
Stopped here on a Friday around 4:30pm and had some descent Pizza, Great Fried Pickles, wings were Dry Rub with several Sauces! Pizza Crust could have been charred some or done a little more but great flavor! Quite a few beers on tap homebrews that were made there. IPA a little on the sour side APA not bad. Their lagger had a different taste, but the wheat and the Marsan were really good. Service was top-notch great people behind the counters and we were served pretty quickly.