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.”

“Went there for anniversary dinner-1st time visit. Superior in every respect, Will be back and will spread the word. What a delightful experience!”

“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! 🌴🍽️✨”

“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”

“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!”

“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.”

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

“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”

“FIVE STARS! FIVE WORDS! AWESOME!”

“Really cool place. The chips are great. We had the burger and chicken sandwich, both really good. The smash burger isn’t quite “smashed” but good nonetheless. Think quarter pounder sized patties.”

“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.”

“Great atmosphere! Our waitress was so sweet (Monica) and the host at the front (Ronald) was the highlight of our night! He was dressed up for the holiday and just a delight. The food was outstanding as always!”

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

“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!”

“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.”

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

“WOW. The nachos were perfect, the chorizo tacos were outstanding, the service was great! If I lived closer, this restaurant would be a weekly eat. I can’t thank them enough for the hospitality and delicious food. Man that was good. 5 stars isn’t enough!”

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

“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!”

“We love you down at Nick’s Guns and Gear and Lyon Creek Firearms! This is the best brisket in the whole county.”

“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”

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

“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 .”

“Had a wonderful Thanksgiving buffet today. Food was amazing! Staff was friendly and welcoming. Overall, a great time.”