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 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!”

“Awesome place to just chill with locals, music is always good, and can always catch a game on the many televisions. All the bartenders are so cool and just.... so nice. love the Growler, looking forward to the New Grand Opening”

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

“We used Stoney's for a recent corporate event in Emerald Isle, and it was nothing short of amazing. The team was super easy to work with, and served delicious options for over 200 people. Their prices are spot on, and the quality is unmatched.
Cannot wait to use them again next year. Thank you so much!”

“Excellent food and even better service!”

“It's a gas station but trust me when i say the piaaz and wings are phenomenal and the rest of the menu definitely top notch. Always hot and fresh and the folks that own it and work there are some of the best-- Don't sleep on this food its 🔥”

“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.”

“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!”

“We placed an order for eight. Seven of the orders came in black trays, we thought we were missing an order. We called and they made the Beef Terakihi which I went and picked up. The Beef Terakihi comes in a bag, not a tray. They were extremely nice and offered a tray instead. The mistake was on our end, not their end. Yet, they were more than generous and very gracious. We will order from their location again. Your Food and Service are Appreciated. Thank You.”

“Keller and the staff were AWESOME! They were attentive to our food allergy and took the necessary precautions to prepare everything for us without any contamination. Great vibes and conversations, thank you all for the hospitality!”

“Great atmosphere, food and martinis.”

“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 selection of candy and ice cream! Super helpful staff and in a great location”

“I ordered a cake from Ben and Jerry’s in Emerald Isle and it was delicious! The staff was very nice and helpful, and store was very clean. A great experience as always! Highly recommend!”

“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!”

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

“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.”

“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!”

“Excellent. A perfect 10”

“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.”

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

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

“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. 🥴”

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

“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.”

“The donuts were really good, especially the mocha ones, they were incredibly soft and practically melted in your mouth. The apple fritter was just okay for us; I can imagine it being much better if served warm and fresh.

The coffee, unfortunately, was really bad and definitely not something I’d order again. Come here for the donuts, particularly the mocha, and get your coffee somewhere else.”