Restaurants in Swansboro

“We absolutely love Forno! Everything is made fresh and customized to order—from their brick oven pizzas to the subs, fries, and more. You can truly taste the quality in every bite. The atmosphere is welcoming and laid-back, and the employees are always friendly and attentive. It’s one of those local spots that makes you feel happy to support. Highly recommend!”

“Fast and delicious! Our go-to for a quick weeknight.”

“Hands down our favorite spot in the boro”

“Best place around for music bingo! They always have a great bourbon selection, beers on tap, and drink specials. Staff is fantastic and experience is always amazing! Live the flatbread pizzas and sandwiches.”

“I had the Rasta Pasta yesterday! Spicy, loaded with shrimp and sausage in a delicious brown sauce with pasta! Unique and outstanding!”

“Our server, Amanda, was amazing. We had several different dietary restrictions in our party, and Amanda ensured that everyone had meals that met their dietary needs. The food was very good, the atmosphere welcoming and the service was exceptional.”

“Thank you Preston’s Corner for giving my husband, our gathering of family and friends, and I a wonderful evening at your restaurant!! Your amazing food and drinks satisfied everyone in our party!!! Thank You Ashley who served us this evening! Your kindness toward our gathering was above what any waitress has ever provided our family! We look forward eating soon at Preston’s and seeing Ashley again 💜”

“I love the atmosphere here. The food is so good. I last had their Tuscan pasta and it was not like anything I have ever had! Just delicious.”

“I've only eaten here twice, but I promise I will become a fixture. Just a quaint little place, family owned 41 years, downtown near the water. A welcome respite from all the cookie cutter chain dumps where you're lucky to receive either good service OR good food. Yanas has both, everything you would expect from local folks that care.. You can sense the positive and warm energy immediately, and I'd be remiss if I didn't mention waitress Holly, who possesses those qualities in abundance. Kudos”

“Had a wonderful dinner at Riverside tonight, as we have many, many times. Great cocktails to start. The lump crab appetizer is so satisfying. The filet was perfect and so was my wife’s salmon florentine. The famous John K. stopped by for a nice chat to round off the experience! Maggie took excellent care of us and we left with big smiles on our faces. This establishment is a true staple of Swansboro’s coastal dining. Will be back very soon for certain! Brian & Shannon Peele”

“Great tasting seafood boil. Food was just delicious. The fries wow, outstanding. Highly recommend.”

“This place has the best environment service of any MeMexicanestaurant that I've been in. I mean, season better than the one I went to Mexico!”

“Most delicious French dip I’ve had in a long time! Survive was awesome! Love this cute little gem! ❤️”

“Great food, and service, love it every time I eat there❣️”

“Wonderful! Food was delicious. Waitress on top of it. Best experience in a while!”

“One of my favorite places to go for a chai latte. CeCe is one of the best Baristas ☕️ So friendly great customer service she is the best… ☮️❤️☕️”

“Me and love this place”

“Friendly, cordial, & welcoming staff but not once have the owners ever acknowledged my presence with even a "hello."”

“Awesome place!!! The best ice cream and friendly staff. Buy local folks!”

“Great customer service!!! I would recommend Jersey Mikes at Swansboro anytime!!”

“Awesome place, great coffee, great company. Heather & Brandon are the best. God is good.”

“The restaurant's decor is beautiful and relaxing at the same time with absolutely stunning views from the deck at the waterfront. The menu included many Staples you expect to see but also a variety of unique dishes. I had a spinach and strawberry salad along with a mojito. both were delicious. can't wait to go back to try more items. I also wanted to give an extra shout out to Tess and Eric from the kitchen, who personalized a dessert for me for my birthday. it was gorgeous and delicious. They went out of their way to make my birthday lunch special.”

“Every detail of this place is so intentional, from the chalk area for the kids, to the board games, to the genuinely welcoming staff. It’s so much more than just a shake and a tea.

You know that feeling when you talk to someone new, but it feels like you’ve known them your whole life? That’s exactly how it feels when you walk in.

Thank you for serving our community!”

“This place is usually our go-to restaurant for call-in's and doordash delivery. We've actually sat down and ate here in the past quite a few times as well. If you haven't tried their chicken ACP with the grilled chicken, rice, and con cheese mixed in together, along with 3 very warm, very soft flour tortilla wraps, and a bag of tortilla chips and a 4oz. salsa cup, then you absolutely HAVE TO TRY IT OUT next time you choose this restaurant to eat at!! SOOOO VERY DELICIOUS!! And their sweet tea is just as good and as sweet as McDonald's sweet tea! The staff is very friendly, very helpful, very welcoming, and supportive, and very fast and thorough! The atmosphere of the restaurant inside, is very warm and inviting. Feels like a family get together with upbeat Hispanic music playing in the background, and awesome artwork painted around on the walls and the windows! We will forever continue to keep coming as their regulars as often as we can!! Love this place and their delicious food!!

Very much appreciated,
Michael and Amber”

“Had the meatballs Friday night. So good!! The next morning I came back with my wife, both of us had great meals for lunch. The Pernil was amazing! Don’t pass this place up when looking for a meal. Great food and friendly staff!!”

“Me and my family LOVE this restaurant!!!!!! They were able to accommodate my family and I for my mom's birthday party yesterday. As always, the chicken and hushpuppies were delicious.”

“This waffle house was great! food was as good as waffle house gets and the service from Meemaw was perfect and quick, as well as they treated my 6 yr old very well and even gave him a hat! great job NC!”

“This Subway is by far the cleanest in our area. It's in a gas station so I was skeptical, but everything was spotless. Food was fresh, and the associate was very nice.”

“We typically dine with the other chinese restaurant in town but decided to give this place a shot. The food was amazing! The portions were large and everything was fresh and tasty. Will be using them from now on.”

“I had such an amazing experience at the Hardee’s drive through. Jennifer Collins gave excellent service and helped me choose from the menu. I highly recommend this Hardee’s store.”

“our server was super friendly, quick service, delicious food”

“Went during the candle light festival in swansboro. Some great pizza. Will definitely be back from pink hill. Haven't had any good pizza since moving from Illinois.”

“I’ve been here a few times, and every time the service is great, the food is hot and tasty, and the prices are solid. Keep it up y’all! Also try the new game day pretzel burger if you haven’t!”