33 Best Seafood Restaurants near 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!“

“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“

“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!“

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

“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“

“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 .“

“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!“

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

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

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

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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! 🌴🍽️✨“

“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.“

“Best shrimp burger ever!! Going tomorrow for another one“

“This is a favorite go to for us when we visit the area. Always great food and service. The fire roasted oysters are delicious. We look forward to the next time.“

“The staff was awesome!!!!!“

“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!“

“Our large group of 9 ladies had a wonderful dinner! The food was great and the drinks were tasty waitress was friendly!“

“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“

“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.“

“food was delicious. had the birria and roadside shrimp tacos. pomegranate margarita.“

“Incredible fried chicken! Juicy meat, crispy skin with a delicious seasoning.
Fried chicken 5/5
Mashed potatoes with gravy 5/5
Green beans 4/5
Hush puppies 4/5
Coleslaw 5/5
Corn bread 1/5 (we aren't from NC and dont care for this style Corn bread)“

“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 !!!!“

“They are on summer hours now! 11am - 2am. First time eating at King Mac’s, and boy it didn’t let us down!!! Under new management now and the staff is awesome, food was even better! Can’t wait for a better weather day to sit on the rooftop patio. Already reserved a rooftop table for the Big Rock Tournament?? I wish…“

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

“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.“

“Great food and service never been disappointed“

“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.“

“Been going here for while now little after they moved to the nice new location love the sushi n hibachi every time I can get chance wouldn't pass it up“

“This place is truly great for a beach day! I was here for a week and tried a bunch of food menu items; the food never disappoints and the servers are very friendly. I’d recommend the burger as it’s probably the best I’ve ever eaten.“

“Joe ([Female]our server) was wonderful! She answered all our many questions and pointed us to the best stuff on the menu and she was right! My friend said that this was the BEST Burger he had ever had (Smoke Burger) and the shrimp crab potato is 🔥 great“

“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“

“Had a great experience due to Roshanna the bartender, making sure that we got seated and served. She handled the bar and our table plus a few other tables!! Great food great service!“