The Space
Le Volte is a fine-dining oceanfront restaurant and event venue that opened in spring 2025 at 417 W 2nd Street in Ocean Isle Beach, occupying the former site of The Isles Restaurant. Owned by restaurateur James Lane (of Ladybug Hospitality), the venue features elegant Italian and steakhouse cuisine, including Certified Angus Prime steaks, fresh local seafood, handmade pastas, and house-made desserts. The main dining room overlooks the Atlantic Ocean directly, with windows framing water views. The Island Tiki Bar provides a separate, more casual outdoor space also facing the ocean, with a distinct menu and relaxed atmosphere perfect for cocktails and lighter fare.
The oceanfront location is the primary draw: the venue sits directly on the Atlantic, with dining tables positioned to capture sea views. The interior design emphasizes the waterfront setting, with nautical influences and coastal aesthetics. The combination of fine dining upstairs and casual tiki bar on the patio creates versatility for different event styles and times of day.
Capacity & Layout
The main dining room accommodates seated dinners with Atlantic Ocean views. The Island Tiki Bar provides outdoor oceanfront seating with a separate casual menu. The venue positions itself as a premier event location for private celebrations, weddings, and special occasions, with flexible indoor and outdoor configurations. The design allows for intimate ceremonies or larger receptions using both the dining room and patio spaces.
The oceanfront orientation means most seating faces the water, creating natural ceremony positioning on the beach or patio areas. The separation between the fine dining main room and the casual tiki bar allows couples to configure events across both spaces or use them separately depending on guest count and event type.
Amenities
Full bar service with cocktails, premium spirits, craft beers, and a curated wine selection. Kitchen operates under a professional chef, preparing prime steaks, fresh seafood, handmade pastas, and house-made desserts. The Island Tiki Bar operates with its own menu, allowing guests to move between fine dining and casual settings as desired. Validated parking is provided for guests. The venue is wheelchair accessible.
The setting itself is the primary amenity: direct oceanfront views and Atlantic breezes. The combination of fine dining and casual casual dining options allows events to start formally and transition to relaxation, or vice versa. The oceanfront patio provides open-air gathering and dancing space with natural ambiance from the water and sky.
Location & Getting There
Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, a coastal community in Brunswick County. The 417 W 2nd Street address places the venue directly oceanfront in the heart of the small beach town. Accessible from Wilmington (about forty-five minutes) and Myrtle Beach (about one hour). The setting appeals to couples seeking a beach wedding with upscale dining, combining ceremony and reception in one location.
The oceanfront setting and outdoor Island Tiki Bar provide natural acoustics and open space for DJ equipment, with the patio’s direct ocean access allowing sound to project across the water without obstruction. The combination of indoor dining room and outdoor patio gives flexibility for sound levels: formal dinners indoors benefit from enclosed acoustics, while the patio’s open design suits dancing and higher-energy music setup.
Why Couples Book Dow Oak Here
You only get one reception at this venue, so it should be run by a team that already knows how to make a room like it work:
- We have actually performed at this venue, so we plan for its sound, layout, and flow instead of guessing on your night
- One team for your DJ and MC, photo booth, and custom lighting, on a single plan and one contract
- Backup DJs scheduled and on call, with your full plan shared across our team
- An online planning portal plus a planning call before the day
- More than 3,000 five-star reviews on The Knot, WeddingWire, and Google
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees, and just $400 reserves your date
Wedding DJ FAQ
Have you performed at this venue before?
Yes. Every venue in our directory is one we have actually worked, so we already know how to set up, light, and run the room for a wedding, from ceremony sound to the last dance.
How much is a wedding DJ?
Your price depends on your date, your area, and add-ons like a photo booth, uplighting, or ceremony sound. Pick your date on our pricing page and you will see your exact price, and just $400 reserves your date.
Do you provide lighting and a photo booth too?
Yes. One team handles your DJ and MC, color-matched uplighting, and a modern photo booth on a single plan.
What happens if our DJ has an emergency?
We always have trained backup DJs scheduled and on call, with your full plan shared across our team, so someone can step in seamlessly.
How do we book you?
Check your date using the form on this page. We confirm availability, send your pricing, and a $400 retainer reserves your date.
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