27 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Morehead City

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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! 🌴🍽️✨“

“Some items are great, others aren't. I think they have really good smoked wings, tacos, and the fig prosciutto toast.
I was suggested by whoever sat us to get the devilled eggs. I have a feeling she was from up North because those were not any devilled eggs anyone I know would be making around here. Not because of the pickled onion or the bacon but the fact that the yolk mixture itself had zero flavor. I don't think they put anything in them but mayonnaise, I didn't even taste salt. I don't recommend those. Their house made PLM sauce is really good. The only thing I could label in it was mustard. I like the atmosphere.“

“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!“

“Just had the best pizza ever. I met the owner Val and was super nice and friendly to us stopping in for our first time. I’m a Buckeye from Ohio and loved the pizza. Also he’s has some great people working there who were super friendly. I’d highly recommend this place!“

“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!“

“Picked up some cupcakes and a cookie from Happy Cakes in Morehead, NC, and they nailed it. The cupcakes were soft, flavorful, and topped with frosting that was smooth and perfectly sweet. The cookie was just as good, with that fresh-baked taste that’s hard to find anywhere else. Staff was friendly and clearly take pride in what they do. Everything tasted homemade in the best way. Definitely a must-visit spot for anyone with a sweet tooth.“

“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“

“Dank Burrito is literally one of the best things I’ve discovered since moving to North Carolina! The flavors are incredible and there’s always something different to try, so it never gets old. I love that you can get everything as tacos or in a bowl depending on what you’re in the mood for.

The prices are great, the queso is the best I’ve ever had, and the whole place just has a fun vibe. Even the building itself is cool and adds to the experience.

If you’re in the area, I highly recommend stopping by. Great food, great prices, and a really fun spot!“

“Thanksgiving meal perfectly prepared with great attention to detail. This is exactly how takeout is supposed to look. 5⭐️“

“Absolutely delicious and wonderful service. Very accommodating to gluten s sensitive diets. And… the rice. Nom! Get you any cheesecake offered. You won’t be disappointed. We go quite often and try something new every time! Rose petal cheesecake is my fave cheesecake to date!“

“Delicious pizza and cheese steak.“

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

“Taste of napoli was such an authentic experience. The waiter was very helpful and knowledgeable, a true italian. The wine was imported from veneto and had such a great flavor. Overall the food was fresh and superb, down to the olive oil. The food came out quickly and hot. 100% recommend.“

“Great place and great staff. Kelly worked the bar and our table; she was awesome. The food was really good, and the service was timely (fast). -Cookie“

“We traveled from Creedmoor and stumbled upon this amazing place. The pizza was better than our normal pizza place and the cheese bread was amazing. Definitely recommend this place.“

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

“We’ve been here a number of times and each visit has been wonderful. Food and service are excellent. The ONLY negative I have would be that it is not handicap friendly. No low top tables available. Love the atmosphere and the dining experience overall.“

“Got the huge pupusa with four toppings (I chose jalapeño, zucchini, spinach, and loroco) to go. OMG! , soo stinkin good and worth every penny of the $16.00(with tax) price tag! Plus all the little baggies of salsa and slightly spicy picked veggies. Again I will say, OMG! , YUMM!!!“

“Overall a good place to eat. Prices aren't too bad. Service great. Only thing I noticed was the young gentleman who seated really needs to pull his hair back from covering his face. I felt like I was talking to a wig. I just like to see who I'm talking too. This may seem petty but it's important to me. We will definitely eat here again.“

“The food here is always excellent! especially the pizza. I have had both normal crust and gluten free and both options are very good! The service could be better so that is why I always order take out. However, the food is always great! I definitely recommend.“

“Great food and service never been disappointed“

“Restaurant shout out! Casa San Carlo Morehead City wow!! What an amazing experience!! From the moment we walked in until we walked out! Our serve was so kind and helpful with suggestions (which we took and everything was beyond delicious) We started with the fresh mozzarella lightly breaded and fried with a marinara sauce, that was to die for, with fresh grated Parmesan and what looked like julienne marinated tomatoes. My husband got a lobster ravioli in a pink sauce and I got the tortellini with mushrooms, prosciutto, and peas in a creaming white sauce. Everything was an explosion of flavor. The chef came out many time to check on us to make sure we were enjoying everything. I loved the genuine connections and hearing all the talk in the kitchen. Everyone who came in after us, I could hear all the employees greeting them as if they knew them like family. This restaurant feels like coming into a family dinner and delicious food. I wish we had come here earlier. Before we left they gave us a card inside an envelope that says “no peeking”! It could be a gift card towards our next meal, a free dessert, appetizer, or bottle of wine. It says we can use it in the month of April. We will be coming back to see what is our surprise! Thank you to the team at Casa San Carlos! You gave this couple a fabulous experience! It was a long overdue date night for parents of newborn twins!“

“beautiful atmosphere. nice music . relaxing. excellent food“

“I just went to contact us page and left my thoughts. I encourage the manager to find that message. It's kind of lengthy so here i will simply say Destiny is one of the nicest and kindest people I have ever met.
Thank you Destiny.“

“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.“

“They have an amazing hibachi bar where you pick all the food you want and then they cook it in front of you. Also they have a good amount of sushi options, fruits, salads, and a ton of other food. They also have ice cream cups and give you a fortune cookie at the end.“

“I was at this place with my Tugboat crew from the Tug Dorothy Moran the other week as we where there in Morehead City to dock the USS. Arlington LPD-24 that was loading up Marines from Camp Lejeune. We where looking for some great local places to eat and we found this wonderful old restaurant. This place was wonderful! From the good food to the interior of this place. I love it and I will return, there is a lot of history in this place and I love that too.“