Restaurants in Emerald Isle

“We ordered “The Clamshell” with the clams and mussels mix and followed the instructions as printed. Everything was absolutely perfectly prepared and over the top delicious. We used the entire seasoning cup provided and steamed it in Sam Adams Cherry Wheat Ale and it came out great. The potatoes sopped up the broth and it was yummy. We didn’t need the supplied cocktail sauce or butter. Everything was so flavorful. We highly recommend!!”

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

“These are without a doubt the BEST bagels. They’re soft, fresh, and the cream cheese is incredibly fluffy. The staff is also so sweet, hardworking, and quick! The cheddar bagel is out of this world.”

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

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

“We loved our pizzas. We tried the Hawaiian and the Meat Lovers. It’s the closest we’ve found to having authentic pizza since our trip to Italy. Definitely recommend giving them a try”

“Love the staff & food ❤️ Owner is always so friendly as well”

“The absolute best frozen drinks anywhere!”

“First time customer. I got the Cobb salad. Omgoodness. Really good. Fresh ingredients. The bacon was crispy and the grilled chicken was cooked perfectly. I will be back.”

“I moved years ago and I still can't find a place that has the honey WHOLE wings like this place! I miss it! I've only gotten the honey wings, ragoons and white rice. I can't speak for any of the other items.”

“We got The Islander pizza! It was delicious!! Close to the beach, easy to stop at on our way back to the house for lunch! Definitely recommend!”

“Excellent local restaurant. Great shrimp and grits. Owners are strong community supporters, as well!!”

“The great service, good prices and good vibes.”

“Great food. Outstanding dood & drinks. And WONDERFUL people!”

“We held a rehearsal dinner for my son’s wedding at Caribsea! We were so pleased with everything from the planning to the final bill. The atmosphere was elegant and cozy, the food was fabulous, and the service was above and beyond! We had a lot of guests with food allergies… chef prepared specific plates for each of those guests, they labeled all of the food just in case we missed anyone’s allergy (we did buffet style for the majority of our 50 guests.) The final cost (even with an open bar) was a pleasant surprise. I gave Caribsea a budget and they stayed well under - I was shocked. The quality of everything was worth so much more. Everyone had a great time! I want to thank Vito, chef and the wait staff - everyone was so kind and so professional!

Vegetarian options: We had vegan, serious food allergies, and gluten free guests. Chef made plates specifically for their likings.”

“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!”

“Great product and Great service Great for the kids. Thank you,Two Crazy Donuts”

“I had Ben and Jerry’s of Emerald Isle cater for our wedding and it was an amazing decision! The staff were very professional, very helpful, and the ice cream was DELICIOUS! I highly recommend catering through them!”

“Sweetest people work here. Loved the shop. Loved the mini claw machine. Loved the surprised lattes they made me. I don’t recommend coming home after vacation lol.”

“Brought my teens here for a late lunch. Braxton took great care of us. Enjoyed talking to him about his passion for food!”

“We ate at The Trading Post last night. The food was great and the staff was friendly. What stood out the most was how well the staff worked together. They were helping each other, filling glasses and delivering food for each other, the hostess never stopped moving…constantly checking to see if wait staff needed assistance. A great overall experience.”

“Hostess was a jerk..jersey... don't want any part of that”

“Great ice cream! Love the new drumstick blizzard!”

“The mushroom cheeseburger is amazing!!! Our whole family loved the food. Will definitely go back next time we are in town!

Kid-friendliness: My kids loved the spaghetti and meatballs!”

“Croissants are so good! Very busy restaurant, there was a wait. Ok location, have to park in shared lot with other businesses & walk a ways. Food was good, nothing special. Would eat there again. Waitress was nice.”

“I have been several times when it first opened . Returned back last night and was disappointed . Server was sweet but food took way too long. The boneless wings were cold and tough, chicken sandwich was dry. Chicken wraps were good . Spent $110 on 4 plates & 2 beers. Wasn’t our best experience. 🥴”

“Everything on the menu is great. Great service too.”

“First time trying Flip Flop’s donuts after moving to E.I. It’s actually my birthday today and hasn’t been going well so far but the lady with the short hair and glasses changed that around with her sweet attitude and then she put an apple fritter in my box of donuts for me for my birthday, for free. It was so nice and unexpected.

Now, on to the taste. The cake batter donuts are to die for. I literally got there right before close and they were still fresh, airy and delicious. Just the right amount of sweetness. The apple fritter was the highlight of my day. They have a customer for life 😁”

“These people make the best pizza on the island. And they are one of the few place on the island that won't serve you with a fake smile. It was amazing working with you Shane.”