Restaurants near Cape Carteret

“Stopped by Angie’s Lighthouse Cafe and had a great experience. We were greeted right away and able to order quickly. The waitstaff was friendly and attentive throughout the meal, which made the visit even better. The food was solid—classic diner fare done well—but prices were a little on the high side for what you get. That said, the overall vibe is exactly what you want from a local spot: cozy, welcoming, and clearly a favorite among regulars (a lot of familiar faces came through while we were there). Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area and want a relaxed, homey meal.”

“This place never disappoints! The food is spectacular and service is top notch! Paige, the manager, is awesome! She's friendly and makes wonderful suggestions as what to eat! Love this place!!! Highly recommended!”

“Came in for a quick dinner on 6/19/25, they were absolutely slammed. About 4 or 5 boys behind the counter just absolutely grinding the line and the call in/onlines. Despite the work load, they were all super friendly and cheerful. Each one said something personalized or cheerful to me and smiled or cracked a joke. While I sat here eating until about 830, 30 mins before close, another big rush hit. Not one sigh or bad word about the customers or work load. I dont know who owns this franchise or whos training these young men, but theyre killing it. Wish my home JM was this good. Big compliments to the boys, they killed it tonight.”

“My family takes an annual trip to Emerald Isle in the fall and my husband and I always sneak away for a frozen yogurt date at the Fuzzy Peach. It’s always clean, delicious and a great price”

“The food was prepared fresh, and very speedy. The selection was awesome as well as the service. And the food was fantastic.”

“the homemade food is delicious! love their breakfast and Sunday buffet...I'm so glad they now have dinner hours ..the seafood platters and seafood baskets are very delicious and plentiful...our waitress Charlene was amazing and so friendly...go eat there...anytime.”

“New sun-filled building, friendly staff and great coffee.”

“The staff here always gets our order on point and even remember our regular toppings/bread type, hot or cold, ect.; Excellent staff. Excellence in (very fast) service. Lots of extras too like free WiFi access provided to customers, and the location I go to in Cape Carteret, NC is conjoined w/ a gas station inside.

Vegetarian options: They let you custom make most of the sandwiches, & staff are awesome at being flexible with choosing alternatives for your choices. (I.e. Can build your own sandwich).

Kid-friendliness: Kids meals provided with MANY choices in variety & not just 1-2.”

“I received really good service over the phone, very clear instructions on the order, and the food was hot and ready to go when I got there. I will use them from now on.

Kid-friendliness: Clean safe shopping center with many options”

“The 2 for 1 ribeye meal including salad bar was great! Always fresh salad bar and the ribeye was excellent as well as the service!”

“I mistakenly ordered my food too early in the mobile app. I called the store and asked if I could push back the time of pickup and they had already made the order (usually this is a great thing lol). Aaron was very helpful in offering to make another sandwich to better align with the pickup time.

Thank you for taking good care of your customers Aaron!”

“the food is good especially the fries”

“Had a very good meal and my server was Hayden. She was so personal, courteous, and competent. I liked the way she checked in with me to inform me about my meal preparation and how attentive she was once she served my meal. Thank you, Hayden.”

“Clean, friendly staff, cute place, great food and coffee! I would eat out more often if more places were like this! Will definitely be back! I love all the plants and decor…Very classy with beach vibes!”

“We absolutely love Forno! Everything is made fresh and customized to order—from their brick oven pizzas to the subs, fries, and more. You can truly taste the quality in every bite. The atmosphere is welcoming and laid-back, and the employees are always friendly and attentive. It’s one of those local spots that makes you feel happy to support. Highly recommend!”

“Fast and delicious! Our go-to for a quick weeknight.”

“Best place around for music bingo! They always have a great bourbon selection, beers on tap, and drink specials. Staff is fantastic and experience is always amazing! Live the flatbread pizzas and sandwiches.”

“Me and love this place”

“Amazing Place, amazing Food, amazing people! Try the pappy sauce! This May just be our new bbq go to!! Finding good bbq plus the best atmosphere & most friendly people is hard anymore, this place is the best! If you are around this area, stop & check it out! I’d give more stars if I could.”

“Soft shell crab sandwich, seared tuna sandwich, cheese curds, fries and yummy drinks! The hype is real! So good!”

“These are by far the best bagels, cream cheese, and bagel breakfast sandwiches I’ve ever had! Even the plain bagel can’t not be compared! The store vibe is welcoming, quaint and so perfectly paired with a waterfront downtown area. You can sit inside to eat or sit outside on their Picnic tables to enjoy the water views! Customer service was top notch. Highly recommend!! You won’t be disappointed!”

“One of my favorite places to go for a chai latte. CeCe is one of the best Baristas ☕️ So friendly great customer service she is the best… ☮️❤️☕️”

“Awesome place!!! The best ice cream and friendly staff. Buy local folks!”

“Our server, Amanda, was amazing. We had several different dietary restrictions in our party, and Amanda ensured that everyone had meals that met their dietary needs. The food was very good, the atmosphere welcoming and the service was exceptional.”

“Met up with an old college buddy. Had a nice chat there. He is more of a regular than me.”

“I love coming into Bar 1957! Great drinks, the best bartenders and love the decor and atmosphere!”

“Stopped Friday the 17th. Band was setting up with drummer inside. During sound checks it was so loud we had to leave. Saw whole tables moving and or leaving. Staying about a mile away and band sounded like they were in my yard. Love the place, but not this night.”

“We had a delightful lunch on the way back from Pine Knoll Shores. So glad I drove a little extra to give it a try. I will be back.”

“I had the Rasta Pasta yesterday! Spicy, loaded with shrimp and sausage in a delicious brown sauce with pasta! Unique and outstanding!”

“I've only eaten here twice, but I promise I will become a fixture. Just a quaint little place, family owned 41 years, downtown near the water. A welcome respite from all the cookie cutter chain dumps where you're lucky to receive either good service OR good food. Yanas has both, everything you would expect from local folks that care.. You can sense the positive and warm energy immediately, and I'd be remiss if I didn't mention waitress Holly, who possesses those qualities in abundance. Kudos”