Restaurants near Pine Knoll Shores

“Sue makes the nicest variety of Buoys and even refurbished our originals with new rope and repainted. Love her pies too! Look for Sue right next to the church.”

“There is nothing better than grabbing a Blizzard right after finishing the aquarium tour. It’s conveniently located right at the exit, making it an impossible stop to resist. The staff is always friendly and quick, even when it gets busy. It’s a 'Treat Center' (so mostly ice cream and drinks), which is exactly what we needed to cool off. A sweet bonus to a great day at Pine Knoll Shores!”

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

“Staff is fantastic, food is terrific and great prices! So much for your money!”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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! 🌴🍽️✨”

“FIVE STARS! FIVE WORDS! AWESOME!”

“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”

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

“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 was the first time I've ever had fresh made waffle cone and it was delicious! Along with the blueberry cheesecake ice cream. YUM!”

“Amazing coffee and food. Cute coffee shop with friendly staff. I really love this place. Best coffee shop in Carteret County. 🥰❤️”

“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.”

“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!”

“Great hometown place to grab a good meal or even better ice cream with your loved ones. Very friendly and welcoming.”

“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!”

“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”

“Cinnamon rolls were to die for. Pepperoni & cheese croissant and ham & cheese croissants were delicious.”

“The Best Flan In All The Land.

I am always on the hunt for a good flan. For years, I’ve ordered it wherever I can. I can say with all confidence that Costa Bonita’s is PERFECT! Good portion size, lots of yummy caramel sauce, and perfectly baked. The custard texture is just like it should be with just enough baking to the edges.

Well done!!

ETA: I always order flan without extra toppings.”

“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 .”

“Shut the front door! Now thats a cupcake. I would have taken a picture of the cupcakes but its just an empty box now. We had 6 flavors and all were fantastic. The icing is just amazing. The flavor stays with you, its delicious well after eating one and washing it down with some ice cold milk. I drove by a bunch of times not knowing, or making a remark of hrm happycakes. That was a mistake. Don't be like me go get your happycakes, and make your day happier.”

“Their NY style pizzas are a great size and generous amount of toppings. We had a large Pepperoni & Italian Sausage. The crust was a great texture and had a good ratio balance of sauce to cheese and toppings.”

“We had a delightful lunch on the way back from Pine Knoll Shores. So glad I drove a little extra to give it a try. I will be back.”

“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!”

“Amazing protein coffee and refreshers”

“SO GOOD!!! And the staff are very patient friendly and polite! Our waitire Jole was the best we had in a long time!”

“Try it. You will probably like it. Food is very good. Service was excellent. Atmosphere is what you would expect from a Mexican Restaurant. The chori-pollo burrito is too big to eat. Plan on taking some home.”

“Went here for the second time last weekend and it was amazing as always. The staff are incredible and can make you almost any drink and are friendly as well. Even though they were busy the service was impressively fast. Highly recommended for an upscale cocktail experience.”

“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!”

“Great burgers-juicy and cooked to perfection. The onion rings were amazing!! Thinly sliced with a great batter!!”