45 Best Vegetarian Restaurants near Newport

“TOT has always been the spot for my friends and I to enjoy food, fun and laughter. They have been so good to us! We have never been discriminated against ever! Best food around! Best bartenders around. We love TOT !!!!“

“The food, our waitress, the decor was all perfect. Our first time there and will certainly go back when we are on our way to Morehead. Hannah was great. My grandson recommended it and it was spot on.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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! 🌴🍽️✨“

“My wife and I were here last night for our anniversary dinner, second time dining here to celebrate. I cannot say enough how impressed we were. From the warm greeting we received the second we walked in to the speedy seating, to the cozy atmosphere . The wait staff was wonderful, informative, and friendly. The food? Incredible! Lobster and crab dip very tasty ....the Scallops were truly amazing and fresh cooked to absolutel PERFECTION. Tuna, amazing . Veggies, perfect. Everything was hot and served very quickly. To top it off the owner took the time to speak with us at the end of our dinner. He was incredibly nice and educated us on seafood. One of the things that really speaks volumes about this restaurant was him and the fact that the waitress told us later it's a wonderful place to work and the staff is treated well! That's rare to hear. Great job by all and we will be back“

“Amazing food! Extremely nice people! First visit 2/3/26. We will be back!“

“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!“

“Delicious food, friendly service! I love that you can come as you are and walk up and order fine restaurant quality food at a great price! Wishing you the best season ever! We love that your home is AB!“

“It’s been a few years since I’ve had the opportunity to dine here, but my family I reserved a large table for a birthday celebration there this evening. The wait staff was excellent and the menu provided a very wide selection of food choices. Our food was all cooked to perfection and they got our orders done relatively quickly. We loved the look of the restaurant and variety of chip dips was a nice bonus. We will definitely be coming back here again soon!“

“Came in on a whim back home on the way from the beach. Little hole in the wall, but places like this always have the best food. I was not disappointed. Pizza was great, very casual atmosphere, staff was fun but also no nonsense. Highly recommend to anyone.“

“Ordered Italian for family at Xmas and the service excellent“

“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!“

“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!“

“My husband and I are visiting from out of state and after a day of site seeing decided to grab a burrito. We found the exterior and interior of the restaurant very cute. We ordered two burritos, the plain Jane ground beef and the Bang Bang Shrimp to share which was MORE than enough. We were really happy with the quality, taste and experience. Highly recommend!“

“I am in love with this place. It is super charming & inviting. I just had the best peanut butter cookie I have ever had & I cannot wait to indulge in my cupcakes!

Update: the cupcakes are AMAZING! They are moist and full of amazing flavors. I am glad that I live far away because they are dangerously delicious. They are better than I have ever made! 😋🧁“

“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.“

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

“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“

“The food, service, and price are great and they have a different menu compared to the other restaurants in the area if you're looking to mix it up. We should probably broaden our horizons and try other things on the menu, but we are stuck on the papusas and stuffed jalapeñosfor now.“

“Nick, Sabrina and the crowd are the absolute best. I love Roma Pizza!!!“

“Delicious pizza and cheese steak.“

“My favorite place in NC since the first time I walked in the door. Such nice folks, fantastic beer selection, dog friendly, and friendly clientele. Home away from home.“

“The food is great. You can’t go wrong in choosing anything on the menu!! Staff is friendly and attentive!! Great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner!!“

“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!“

“The fabulous bartender Ty at the Barnacle freshly grates nutmeg in Painkillers ifkyk“

“We are locals and we order from here. Its always consistent and they give more than you even order. I always joke with my wife that I brought home 50 pounds of food. They truly care. Say hi to the chef in the back when you pick up your order. He is working hard to bring the best food for you and your family. Thank you China King! Keep up the good work.“

“This place is actually authentic. The papusas are great! They make the tortillas fresh. The chicken in the tacos was super overcooked, but it could have just been a one time thing. It was good food. They have all you can eat tacos on Tuesday. I told the waitress that is what I wanted, then she charged me individually for the tacos when we got the receipt. 🤷🏻‍♀“

“The staff was awesome!!!!!“

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

“The shrimp burger is amazing and everyone was so friendly!“

“One of our favorite spots to grab a beer and a bite to eat when we come to Atlantic Beach. 10/10 would definitely recommend!“

“I am amazed this place is not packed with lines out the door. We come in for vacation and always try a few new restaurants every trip. This place is what I have been looking for. Absolutely great food and generous portions. Such friendly staff. Will definitely be back every trip“

“Beautiful view of the water. Great food. Friendly staff.“

“This is the best Asian food in Havelock. I love this place and the people that work there.“

“This is an addition to a previous review from a year or so ago. I now live in the area, and have found that the service and food is just as good as when I was in AB as a visitor. It is winter-time yet the food is still top notch and the service outstanding. My mother loves the Three-C chowder which is chunky, creamy, and chock full of seafood (I had to get in my 3-Cs!). The shrimp dinner has an ample portion of shrimp and the sides are a nice addition. Burgers are cooked as you ask, and tater tots make it an awesome meal. The wait staff in here are incredibly friendly, efficient, and personable. I still highly recommend On the Rocks as the food is delicious and reasonably priced, and the service is impecable. These ladies are awesome! For a great place to eat during the winter as well as the busy season, I will continue to go to On the Rocks.“

“I recently found out I am now allergic to mammal yet I already eat a restrictive diet. The staff were very helpful in helping me make a selection. I am very grateful because it has been a struggle this week navigating these new restrictions.“

“We love Havelock Waffle House!“

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

“Great food and service never been disappointed“

“This was my first time dining at Musashi! The wait staff was attentive and very kind (so sad I didn't catch her name, wonderful woman with short brown hair). The food came out quickly, but not too quickly as I had ordered everything at once. The sushi was delicious. I will say, the salad had quite a bit of dressing, but it's not a big deal! The steak was cooked perfectly to my liking and the shrimp was amazing, not over cooked! 10/10 and I will be returning!!“

“I know, goint to IHOP and not having pancakes doesn't sound right, but I was in mood for a burger and the Jalapeno Kick did not disappoint: flavor was great, cooked as I ordered, was tasty and looked great.
Wife for the Steak Tips and Fries which I also like, after a bite I could say it is the same great flavor, also cooked the way we ordered.
Place was not busy for that time of the Friday evening; but it was packed with waiting list on the Sunday around 12Pm - yes, it is good.“

“Amazing Service and food. Walked in everything was very clean and standards were high for a lunch. Ordered the BBQ wings, at first thought the smell was a little different, took another sniff test and was suprised it was a very pleasant smell. Wings tasted amazing and Pizza was nice. For $35 for a lunch here was worth it, as the quality and quantity of food is a worthwhile deal for this. Service was nice, they dont have waiters constantly pester you but are aware and quick to know when you need something. 10/10 please go here if visiting.“

“This is a family favorite. Something for everyone. A Chinese buffet all you can eat. Or pick your own fresh veggies and choice of meat and the chef will prepare it while you watch or check out the sushi bar. American food offered. You can't go wrong with this meal. End your meal with the dessert and ice cream choices.“

“Always a great place, an authentic Mexican restaurant. Love the blend of flavors and the freshness of the food. Recommended it highly!!!“

“The staff is extremely friendly. the rooms are a bit outdated, but the service that you receive makes it well worth it. the views are unbelievable because you face the ocean and it is wonderful. you also have the balconies with the microwave and a refrigerator and a safe if you need it. so overall the hotel is wonderful. however, the restaurant rising tide the service is awful. their rejection of people just because they're not buying anything to sit on their property is unreal. I recommend you eat elsewhere, stay at the hotel and find you a different restaurant to eat. four corners is a wonderful restaurant for breakfast and lunch. rising tide is awful for breakfast and lunch or dinner and it's extremely expensive“

“I love little Caesars pizza Havelock north Carolina very good pizza...i will give them a number 5.great job“