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! 🌴🍽️✨”

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

“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”

“FIVE STARS! FIVE WORDS! AWESOME!”

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

“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!”

“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!”

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

“I had the smash burger and chips today. The food was amazing, the service was impeccable and I could not beat the price. Excellent experience overall. I will definitely be back!!!”

“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!”

“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!”

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

“We stopped in for the first time today. Don't let the outside fool you. This place has the best Mexican food in the area. The server was attentive kept the drinks full. The chips and salsa were good. The food came out quickly.The portions were large and the flavors were fantastic. Definitely will return.”

“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 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 .”

“My favorite ice cream shop and I'm SO SAD that I can only get them on vacay! I love the chocolate chip espresso that they have and the two gentlemen that I always see there are kind, funny and just overall amazing people. Thank you Alberts for being my favorite stop at the beach!”

“ABSOLUTELY the BEST pizza & Canolis we have ever had. The Staff was friendly & polite, & the restaurant was clean.
I would ABSOLUTELY recommend to everyone.
A MUST have pizza.”

“Every time we are in the area we have to stop for our cupcake fix, they are the best I have ever had! This time however we also grabbed a cookie now we will be coming for cupcakes and cookes!! They are a MUST try!!! Service is always great and friendly!”

“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!”

“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!”

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

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

“Brodie is the GOAT bar chef. If you want a place to have a good time the AR bar is the place. The staff is great and the owner is one of a kind. This should be the #1 bar in Morehead City.”