17 Best Seafood Restaurants in Morehead City

“I wanted to do something very special for my wife's birthday, 77 years, on 9/1/26. Three of my fellow volunteers at the Disabled American Veterans said there was no better food in Morehead City than Parrots on 11th Street. They were right on all counts. Our waiter, Butch, was outstanding! I've eaten in many places around the world...this is in the top 10! Karl R. Rush“

“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!“

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

“The flounder & oysters were good, the blonde waitress was very nice , place was clean , friendly atmosphere. Would recommend you trying it if you or ever in the area .“

“Best shrimp burger ever!! Going tomorrow for another one“

“This is a favorite go to for us when we visit the area. Always great food and service. The fire roasted oysters are delicious. We look forward to the next time.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you’re looking for great food served with salty air vibes and a whole lot of coastal charm, this spot in Morehead City, NC is an absolute gem. 🌊🐚 From the moment you walk in, it feels like vacation—laid-back, welcoming, and full of good energy. The food? Always on point. We make it a rule to try something new every visit, and somehow it never disappoints. Fresh flavors, generous portions, and that kind of cooking that makes you want to sit back, relax, and stay awhile. What really sets this place apart is the family-friendly atmosphere mixed with unbeatable beach-town vibes. Whether you’re local or just passing through, it’s the kind of place that makes you say, “Yep… this is why I love the coast.” Great service, amazing food, good vibes, and a true Morehead City coastal feel. We’ll be back again and again—highly recommend! 🌴🍽️✨“

“We celebrated New Years Eve with reservations at The Prime, and had a wonderful experience. The shrimp cocktail,served with melted butter and housemade cocktail sauce is now a new fav! The sides are served "family style" and easily enough for 2 people. Our server suggested we order a couple and share since it was so hard to choose from the variety of sides. Everything we ordered was delicious. My steak was a little too rare when it came out but the chef had no problem putting it back on and it came back out cooked perfectly. The entire wait staff was friendly and everyone made us feel welcome. We will definitely be back.“

“Floyd and his crew are the best around“

“Food was amazing. The service was outstanding. The only complaint that I had and they couldn't help. It was those people from Raleigh that wanted to continue to b**** about everything, and thanks to my second martini, I didn't give them a little bit of local redneck, and tell them to go back to Raleigh Like I wanted to, but Yep, Yep, it was an amazing meal. Great atmosphere.Great, everything we'll definitely be coming back“

“food was delicious. had the birria and roadside shrimp tacos. pomegranate margarita.“

“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…“

“Incredible fried chicken! Juicy meat, crispy skin with a delicious seasoning.
Fried chicken 5/5
Mashed potatoes with gravy 5/5
Green beans 4/5
Hush puppies 4/5
Coleslaw 5/5
Corn bread 1/5 (we aren't from NC and dont care for this style Corn bread)“

“Been going here for while now little after they moved to the nice new location love the sushi n hibachi every time I can get chance wouldn't pass it up“

“Great food and service never been disappointed“

“My family and I ate here while staying in the area. It's a beautiful restaurant right on the waterfront. The service and the food were excellent! The sweet tea and the hush puppies were amazing! 🦀🍤😋“

“Huge restaurant with tons of seating. We went off season and mid afternoon and had the place virtually to ourselves.
Service was great. We sat outside by the water to watch the boats pass by.
Food was good. Complimentary hushpuppies were served which were gluten-free. I had blacked catch of the day. Which was the jumping mullet. It was cooked to perfection. I came for the She Crab soup. Very good. Also had clam chowder. It was prepared differently with a broth base and tons of chopped clams and hash browns. Cute place.“