21 Best American Restaurants in Morehead City

“My husband and I decided to check this place out for breakfast during our visit in Morehead City. So glad we did!! . The breakfast was delicious! Prices were very reasonable. It was fairly busy and wait staff kept the place hopping!!. Busboy was on top of every vacant table and immediately cleaned it. Upon people entering the restaurant, there was always someone looking to provide seating. While we were there a party of eleven came in and within 10 min they were accommodated. Will definitely be back!!“

“tried the jumbo sandwich for the first time ever and sheesh I ain't never had a breakfast sandwich that good 20/10 recommend it“

“First time and by far the best seafood in the area. Will be back next year. Definitely make reservations we did not but was earlier enough and they seated us. Staff was so friendly and exceptional. Our server was a college student and he gave us some great food choices that did not disappoint. He was extremely a fantastic server. Food was beyond expectations. 10/10“

“We had a wonderful evening at Circa 81 today! The food and staff are fabulous! Peter and Jared the reservation host were a pleasure! Thanks for everything! Loved the steak, pork Wellington, and sea food Mac & Cheese Tapas. We even had room for delicious desserts! 😉 The Fox family!“

“Hands down the best BBQ around! Staff here is great & always friendly. Restaurant is always nice & neat also. One of my favorite places. Five stars, highly recommend!“

“I’m not good with remembering names, so apologies in advance. I stopped here after doing a full day offshore fishing that I woke up at 4:30AM. After being seasick and having no appetite until I got off the ship, I went to the Promise Land Market. The tall gentleman did a great job helping me with my order and providing me with my sweet tea as I waited for my order. He said I was welcome to drink it as I waited and he would refill it, which was GREATLY appreciated.

He had a coworker that was working there watching the front while he went to the back. She told me she was from NY. After some chit chat with her, as soon as I finished my drink, she immediately refilled it, no questions asked. And eventually on the third refill, she got me a larger container so that I could quench my thirst better. Overall great service from the staff from my experience. And they were very authentic with their interaction with me so I feel that they are genuinely nice people.

You can find good food everywhere these days, not so much with service and genuinely nice people. This interaction was the cherry on top of my overall experience in Morehead City.

THANK YOU. The food was good too!“

“Best fried oysters I've ever had!!“

“I've been dining at both restaurants for years and enjoyed myself ,the food , and the staff! The food and sides at Morehead have a better flavor, taste better ,and the portions are much bigger. I ve notice that recently on my last couple times that the sides are much better at both restaurants. The mash potatoes in Morehead are so delicious. I wish that was the same case at the emerald isle restaurant. The Cole slaw is the best that I have taste recently. I swear if the food was as good as the sides have been lately I wouldn't eat anywhere else. SNAPPPERZ KEEP IT UP!“

“great beer and fun bartenders. way better than the coastal place. This is your place for good beer and food in MC“

“Highly recommend!!! The food and service were excellent!!! We will definitely be eating here again!!!“

“It’s the best!! Super fresh food- always friendly staff...well done!!“

“We are here from PA and took our NC grandsons out to breakfast! Great!“

“Cox has the best toast in the world! It is so good! I think it’s the butter. The staff is also extremely friendly.“

“They are on summer hours now! 11am - 2am. First time eating at King Mac’s, and boy it didn’t let us down!!! Under new management now and the staff is awesome, food was even better! Can’t wait for a better weather day to sit on the rooftop patio. Already reserved a rooftop table for the Big Rock Tournament?? I wish…“

“Pleasantly surprised. My last experience with Longhorn wasn't so good. This one was exponentially better. Got a ribeye, medium rare. It was actually medium rare and was melt in the mouth delicious. Cooked with butter, tons of flavor. Ceasar salad was great. Got the honey brussels, just so so. Should have gotten mashed or baked potato instead. Service was great! On point and very attentive. Total bill was $75 for three people, bit of a (good) shock for the quality of the steak. Glad I gave it another chance!“

“My husband and I enjoy coming out here once in a while, and it is usually sparsely filled with patrons. It was great to see the restaurant busy tonight! And it looked like the manager was making rounds, which is great to see (excellent business idea for restaurants to get in front of any issues). Also, the military/veterans discount is appreciated (even if I choose not to use it). We enjoyed our meal and the staff and will be back next time we have the chance to escape work for another date night or family meal in MHC. Keep up the good work, Sagebrush Steakhouse!“

“We love going to this IHop for breakfast! We’ve been fortunate to have Iyonia as our server the last two times we visited IHOP, and she is truly exceptional! From the moment she greeted us, she set the tone with her warm personality, professionalism, and genuine attentiveness. She anticipates needs before you even realize them, always with a smile and the kind of energy that makes dining out a real treat.

She is a consummate professional who clearly takes pride in her work, and it shows in every interaction. We will absolutely be asking for her again and again. IHOP is lucky to have her!“

“Excellent service and wonderful pimento burger!“

“No Name Pizza is a great spot that never disappoints! The service is consistently good—friendly, attentive staff who make sure your experience is smooth and enjoyable. And the pizza? Always on point! Whether you're a fan of classic flavors or like to try something new, you can count on No Name Pizza for quality and great taste. A solid go-to for pizza lovers. Highly recommend!“

“We ate at Southern Salt last night with a group of over 30 people. My wife made reservations a few weeks ago . GREAT FOOD ! GREAT SERVICE ! I highly recommend this restaurant. Thank you for making this meal one to remember.“

“We have lived in many different cities and frequented many BWW. This one is the best by far! Food is always hot! We also order pick up a lot and they haven’t forgotten anything or messed anything up. The staff greet me at the front super quick and our waiters have been kind! All of those qualities are hard to come by nowadays in restaurants it seems. We are thankful for our MHC BWW!“