The best Restaurants in Emerald Isle ranking of March 2025
44 restaurant menus in Emerald Isle, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
"Love love love this place! Their prime rib is to die for! Haven't found anything on the menu not worth..."
Betty Van Fossen Phillips
"I've moved from the coast since, but while I was there, RJs was a staple place to go! Delicious food! Great staff! Wonderful atmosphere! Love it and..."
Sandy Graham
"Best food, best environment, and by far the best service! I highly recommend Rucker Johns to..."
Hunter McGee
"I love Rucker Johns, I can say that it is my favorite restaurant. OMG, if you are a steak lover, their Black Jack Special is the BEST ever. But the..."
Christie F. Ivey
"Our favorite place to eat when we come to town!! & those croissants are to die..."
Anna Catherine
"They've redone the whole place. The Blackjack steak is awesome. It's the only place my wife loves the crabcakes. Between this one and Greenville..."
Michael Monteith
"Best place ive ever eaten. All time favorite. We are from Virginia 4 hrs away. We had our wedding reception dinner here...."
Tyler Merricks
"Great food and wonderful service!! Highly..."
Tammy Reavis-Bailey
"Salmon salad was delicious. I never have a bad meal there. Staff is always friendly and efficient. Great prices for great food and great..."
Bethany DeLorme Lister
"It was a last minute decision but let me tell you it did NOT disappoint. if you have a feeling to try the nachos, definitely do it. their shrimp and..."
Charley
"The waiting list was long but totally worth it. Even I don't understand why they don't give service in the patio area is a good place, it doesn't..."
Noelia Bautista
"We ate dinner with the family here and had a pleasant experience. Three people got ribeyes, I got chicken Alfredo, and another got salmon. Everyone..."
Kendra Yang
"Rucker Johns is a family favorite. Our family eats here whenever we are in town. Tonight, we enjoyed a burger, Deb's Chicken Salad, RJs Garden Salad..."
Peggy Crater
"This place is so good!!! We go to Beaufort every year and this is the food I look most forward to!!! This year we had an incredible waitress who was..."
Audrey Springle
"The tuna was amazing and came with a sweet/spicy dipping sauce. The house made salad dressing was delicious as were the croissant rolls. Wait staff..."
Luke Evans
"The food was delicious! When you walk into the restaurant, youre greeted by the kindest and friendliest faces. Our waitress was really on top of our..."
Poet Satyr
"I come to Emerald Isle every year for vacation. This was the first time I have stopped to eat at Rucker Johns. The food, atmosphere and staff were..."
Christa Tobin (TCI)
"Super nice , beautiful restaurant. We really enjoyed the delicious lightly battered fried shrimp plate with a baked potato and salad! Awesome wine..."
Mary Cuadras
"Highly recommended! Visited yesterday for the first time, they have delicious food, the croissants are amazing, salad was very good too. I’m..."
Carolina C.
"The service started out good but once our entree was served our server did not come and check on us once. The salads and croissants were amazing! My..."
Keith Kluiter
"Been going to RJ’s for 20 years when in EI for vacation, so good. There is usually a wait on weekends or summer nights so plan ahead. Always have..."
Fuquay Fun Finds
"Went on a Monday night, wait was about an hour. But I was worth it. The server was amazing . Started with a salad and it was delicious The added..."
Veronica McCormick
"Very good food and service. First time going to Rucker John's we'll go back for sure.
I had the shrimp and grits with the side salad. My husband had..."
KaEllin Brown
"As close to a perfect dining experience as I've ever had. Outstanding food, service and atmosphere. I had the 12oz prime rib, salad with house made..."
"Love love love this place! Their prime rib is to die for! Haven't found anything on the menu not worth..."
Betty Van Fossen Phillips
"I've moved from the coast since, but while I was there, RJs was a staple place to go! Delicious food! Great staff! Wonderful atmosphere! Love it and..."
Sandy Graham
"Best food, best environment, and by far the best service! I highly recommend Rucker Johns to..."
Hunter McGee
"I love Rucker Johns, I can say that it is my favorite restaurant. OMG, if you are a steak lover, their Black Jack Special is the BEST ever. But the..."
Christie F. Ivey
"Our favorite place to eat when we come to town!! & those croissants are to die..."
Anna Catherine
"They've redone the whole place. The Blackjack steak is awesome. It's the only place my wife loves the crabcakes. Between this one and Greenville..."
Michael Monteith
"Best place ive ever eaten. All time favorite. We are from Virginia 4 hrs away. We had our wedding reception dinner here...."
Tyler Merricks
"Great food and wonderful service!! Highly..."
Tammy Reavis-Bailey
"Salmon salad was delicious. I never have a bad meal there. Staff is always friendly and efficient. Great prices for great food and great..."
Bethany DeLorme Lister
"It was a last minute decision but let me tell you it did NOT disappoint. if you have a feeling to try the nachos, definitely do it. their shrimp and..."
Charley
"The waiting list was long but totally worth it. Even I don't understand why they don't give service in the patio area is a good place, it doesn't..."
Noelia Bautista
"We ate dinner with the family here and had a pleasant experience. Three people got ribeyes, I got chicken Alfredo, and another got salmon. Everyone..."
Kendra Yang
"Rucker Johns is a family favorite. Our family eats here whenever we are in town. Tonight, we enjoyed a burger, Deb's Chicken Salad, RJs Garden Salad..."
Peggy Crater
"This place is so good!!! We go to Beaufort every year and this is the food I look most forward to!!! This year we had an incredible waitress who was..."
Audrey Springle
"The tuna was amazing and came with a sweet/spicy dipping sauce. The house made salad dressing was delicious as were the croissant rolls. Wait staff..."
Luke Evans
"The food was delicious! When you walk into the restaurant, youre greeted by the kindest and friendliest faces. Our waitress was really on top of our..."
Poet Satyr
"I come to Emerald Isle every year for vacation. This was the first time I have stopped to eat at Rucker Johns. The food, atmosphere and staff were..."
Christa Tobin (TCI)
"Super nice , beautiful restaurant. We really enjoyed the delicious lightly battered fried shrimp plate with a baked potato and salad! Awesome wine..."
Mary Cuadras
"Highly recommended! Visited yesterday for the first time, they have delicious food, the croissants are amazing, salad was very good too. I’m..."
Carolina C.
"The service started out good but once our entree was served our server did not come and check on us once. The salads and croissants were amazing! My..."
Keith Kluiter
"Been going to RJ’s for 20 years when in EI for vacation, so good. There is usually a wait on weekends or summer nights so plan ahead. Always have..."
Fuquay Fun Finds
"Went on a Monday night, wait was about an hour. But I was worth it. The server was amazing . Started with a salad and it was delicious The added..."
Veronica McCormick
"Very good food and service. First time going to Rucker John's we'll go back for sure.
I had the shrimp and grits with the side salad. My husband had..."
KaEllin Brown
"As close to a perfect dining experience as I've ever had. Outstanding food, service and atmosphere. I had the 12oz prime rib, salad with house made..."
"Best breakfast on the island! I would recommend this place to anyone! Totally family friendly! Fire pits, cornhole and an awesome backyard! The food..."
Celeste Hill Hoffman
"I can not begin to tell you what a great place this is. We decided to celebrate my birthday there on August 4 th in the backyard. We ate early and..."
Jill Anderson Wilson
"Great atmosphere, friendly, helpful staff and amazing food!! So many tempting menu items that it was hard to choose just one! Highly..."
Hadley Robertson Lee
"� Amazing food
� Good portion size
� Wonderful service
� Family & Kid friendly
�Homemade..."
JillyAnne Eden Davis
"Great food, wait staff were extremely attentive. This place pays attention to detail. Fried green tomato BLT, Shrimp and grits and fried chicken..."
Natalie Otter Knaggs
"Great chicken and waffles. My better half loved his Post breakfast plate. Was weary at first but a great experience after..."
Julie Brown
"I would make the 5 hour trip from Charleston to Emerald Isle just to come back to The Trading Post. Not only is the food AMAZING but the service is..."
Kelsey Palmer
"Great food and atmosphere! Live in New Bern and frequent the island on a regular basis and will continue to enjoy the hospitality, great food and..."
Jeffrey Hill
"Highly recommended!! First time visiting and we absolutely loved it. The food is fresh and delicious, their chicken bacon Mac and cheese is to die..."
Carolina C.
"Danny was our waitress, and she was excellent! She made both My Godmomma’s day the best! She was attentive, knowledgeable, and caring being that..."
shonta smith
"The Trading Post was a great place to stop in while vacationing in Emerald Isle, NC. True to the Southern food statement, we went in for breakfast. I..."
Troy Dickson
"We went in for breakfast and sat out back. The outside area is quite nice with space for the kids to run around. Our waitress was kind and trying..."
S Tam
"First time visit. 3pm meal before 4 hour drive home. We wanted something better than fast food. Great from start to finish. That fried green tomato..."
Michael Scarboro
"We've stopped here before and will always stop again. Food and drink are great, the servers, bartenders and managers are even better. Last night we..."
Derek Pross
"This beautiful restaurant served delicious food. My girlfriends were so excited to sit and enjoy the food. Everything we ordered was great. "The..."
LynnFlo
"Had a short wait for lunch on Mother’s day. Fried crab balls, chicken and waffles, and pot roast were all great. The waffles are super sweet —..."
Ashley Rodgers
"This was a trip to the beach that in it in great food! This was our first time trying this restaurant and we were pleasantly pleased! The food was..."
Kristi Goddard
"my FAVORITE place for breakfast every time we come. definitely must try the chicken and waffles or the shrimp and..."
Charley
"Amazing food, service, and decoration! You definitely get your moneys worth with how much they feed you on the main meals! The only downside is that..."
Melanie Robinson
"Great experience, food was awesome and service was attentive. We ordered the blt and the grouper Reuben with hush..."
Shannon M
"We had a party of 8, and while they wouldn't take a reservation,we had no problem getting seated. We waited a short time while a couple finished and..."
Dennis s
"Fun spot for a nice dinner with live music. We arrived a bit early in order to get a table near the music. The food was very good with several..."
Joe Hightower
"Hands down the best food we’ve had in a long time. This is an understated restaurant serving high quality gourmet food. We had the fried green..."
katherine schubert
"Heading out from a weekend in Pine Knolls and decided to stop at The Trader Post Southern Food and Spirits to eat. One word, DELICIOUS!!! 10/10..."
"Fried Pickles were delicious. Really superior to a lot of the places I've tried them. My salad was so good!! Best salad I've had..."
Sheila
"Loved this place! Great menu ! I had the best burger. My kids got the fish tacos and loved them . Fries were delicious. Waitress was so personable..."
Liz Wilson
"Aggressively mediocre and moderately priced food, lively atmosphere, nice servers. Wanted to go to Fish Hut in the same plaza but it was packed so we..."
ElizaBeth Clowes
"Being on the coast, we wanted to eat some seafood. There seemed to be several highly rated seafood restaurants in Emerald Isle, but the wait for a..."
brad c
"Stopped in here for lunch, had a pretty long wait but we weren't in a hurry. Got cheese fries and the fried pickles and peppers, didn't get a pic of..."
Vic Psyco
"We come to Emerald Isle/Atlantic Beach at least once a year. My wife and I visited for her birthday weekend! We were extremely satisfied! The service..."
Jay Ophishal
"Our waitress was so great. She had a wonderful personality and great with our kids. The crab dip had great flavor and she added extra pita chips..."
robyn Douglas
"An awesome place for dinner! The food is great and they have some of the best tasting fries out there. For being so busy I would think that this..."
Holder Godwin
"The food here is consistently good and fresh. I had some awesome blackened shrimp and a loaded baked potato. And good-sized portions for the very..."
Robin Harper
"Very cute place found on our travels. Food was great shrimp burger homemade chips, blackened mahi tacos and sweet potato fries were perfect! Service..."
Kelly Jordan
"Love this place! Amazing food, awesome service and it has great bar service too. It is the total package. Owners are wonderful people as..."
Christi Stallings
"Went to a seafood place and didn’t get seafood but instead got this AMAZING club sandwich. Great service the entire time. Went during off season so..."
Betsy Smith
"Went after the Irish festival and found no wait, which was great considering the crowd. Located in a small strip center off main road.
Inside you're..."
Carissa Brancasi
"The owner (Kris) is so kind and friendly. It’s definitely a family friendly restaurant - our toddler fell in love with our waitress. The service..."
"This place has a great view, friendly staff and strong drinks. Our favorite items were the loaded tot appetizer, the fried Oysters and the fresh..."
S Tam
"I got the grouper platter with added shrimp ($7 more). Its a lot of food, definitely shareable. The tots and broccoli is an upcharge ($2 ea) because..."
LaTiffa Lindsey
"Outside atmosphere on the deck is great, inside it feels packed and noisy. Right on the beach makes up for it though, love the pier, you can just..."
Irina Vogler Stocker REALTOR Jacksonville NC
"If I could give this place more than 5 stars, I absolutely would! Adam was a phenomenal server. The bartender makes an excellent Cocktail. The food..."
Skyrim Shuffle
"Great hot fast food. Have been to Emerald Isle for years and never knew about this place, and it appears to be our loss. Very well decorated and..."
Dudster T
"Food was pretty good. We sat at the bar and it wasn't too busy in there. Beach is beautiful. Great views. Tuna nachos were..."
Anne Randol
"Eat here at least once while fishing at the pier. Love the food and atmosphere. Kind of bums me they discontinued the crab cake sandwich, it was..."
Lorraine Corbett
"Got aloha burger and tuna nachos. Nacho sauce was very very spicy so watch out. We were sweating eyebrows trying to eat them since they were $22. ..."
Morgan Lytle
"Stopped in after a 3 mile walk for a double
Whisky and tonic water. Nice atmosphere. Friendly bar tender. Great..."
Ray Williams
"Love the food and oceanfront pier scenery can't be beat! Nachos are very good (ask for jalapenos), burgers are great, and fried shrimp basket is..."
"This place has a great view, friendly staff and strong drinks. Our favorite items were the loaded tot appetizer, the fried Oysters and the fresh..."
S Tam
"I got the grouper platter with added shrimp ($7 more). Its a lot of food, definitely shareable. The tots and broccoli is an upcharge ($2 ea) because..."
LaTiffa Lindsey
"Outside atmosphere on the deck is great, inside it feels packed and noisy. Right on the beach makes up for it though, love the pier, you can just..."
Irina Vogler Stocker REALTOR Jacksonville NC
"If I could give this place more than 5 stars, I absolutely would! Adam was a phenomenal server. The bartender makes an excellent Cocktail. The food..."
Skyrim Shuffle
"Great hot fast food. Have been to Emerald Isle for years and never knew about this place, and it appears to be our loss. Very well decorated and..."
Dudster T
"Food was pretty good. We sat at the bar and it wasn't too busy in there. Beach is beautiful. Great views. Tuna nachos were..."
Anne Randol
"Eat here at least once while fishing at the pier. Love the food and atmosphere. Kind of bums me they discontinued the crab cake sandwich, it was..."
Lorraine Corbett
"Got aloha burger and tuna nachos. Nacho sauce was very very spicy so watch out. We were sweating eyebrows trying to eat them since they were $22. ..."
Morgan Lytle
"Stopped in after a 3 mile walk for a double
Whisky and tonic water. Nice atmosphere. Friendly bar tender. Great..."
Ray Williams
"Love the food and oceanfront pier scenery can't be beat! Nachos are very good (ask for jalapenos), burgers are great, and fried shrimp basket is..."
"Celebrated our anniversary / birthday with some friends and had a great time! All the staff was incredibly friendly, the atmosphere was perfect for a..."
Meagan Prather Brownlow
"Our party of 8 was promptly seated. They seem to be new as they don't have a kids menu printed yet but the waitress was able to rattle off the..."
Dawn Dulaney Johnson
"The steamed oysters are great, salad is fresh. Love the she crab soup and oyster stew too! Lots of fun sitting at the oyster..."
Jan Hight
"Decided to take a quick weekday getaway, and this restaurant was very close to the pier, so my husband & I decided to check it out. The food was hot..."
Celena George Williams
"Scrumptious soft shell crab sandwich with their homemade chips! First time there and definitely won't be the..."
Hillary Schwab
"Local restaurant with true southern and beach vibes! The staff and service were outstanding, and the food was equally as good. It's almost a Cheers..."
Troy Dickson
"Stopped by last night for some dinner and glad we did! The food is great, the atmosphere is fun and inviting and the Tiki Bar outside with corn hole..."
Casey Lamb
"This is a beach restaurant. Fresh seafood, lots of fried items. Great service, these folks are genuinely focused on making sure you have a good..."
S Tam
"Updated: Mike reached out to me about our not so great first experience, he apologized and kindly asked we stop back by to give them another chance...."
Charley
"While visiting family on the island, we decided to go and try this place out and all I can say is that they more than surpassed my expectations!! The..."
john britton
"Our first time at this Snapperz and had a fantastic experience. Bethany, our server was wonderful. Friendly, chipper, smiling and very attentive. ..."
Chris Rickman
"We had a large party tonight of 14 people for a work Christmas party. Kenlee was a fantastic waitress and continued to make sure everyone was taken..."
Robyn Whalen
"I had the cobia Oscar (I think that is spelled correctly). The asparagus was extremely soggy and over cooked and the fish was very very dry and over..."
Robby Scruggs
"We love this place and try to stop at one of their locations whenever we are in the area. Very friendly staff, excellent food, and a pleasant..."
Tim Esh
"Loved our time here! Had a group of nine and they accommodated us quickly! The kids loved the kids menu and were entertained while we waited for..."
Suzanne Davenport
"The food was scrumptious and the server, Sam, was so personable making sure we were satisfied with our meal! The flavor of the Grilled Snapper was..."
Monica Pruitt
"My family and I had a great dinner. This was on a Monday evening and the food and service was fantastic. Our server, Kenlee (I think that’s the..."
Jason Chambers
"I used to come here when I was a kid two decades ago but came here this weekend with my toddler and mother in law who is in a wheelchair and they..."
Jennifer Casey
"We felt welcomed as soon as we walked in the door. We arrived 5 til 5:00 pm. We were seated immediately. We got there early to beat the crowd. ..."
robyn Douglas
"The new senior menu which can be used anytime is excellent! There is a good variety of items. The serving size is great for seniors and the price is ..."
Debbie Whorley
"My family and I had the most enjoyable dining experience at Snapperz Emerald Isle. Our waitress, Kenlee, was phenomenal. She had the best personality..."
"Two very nice ladies greeted me at the door. I was seated and decided on the beer battered grouper ( the filet mignon of the sea). It was amazing and..."
Phillip Scott Stidd
"We ate there as I group of 8 men last night. I have been before so I took several guests. Best experience we have had there, or anywhere in a long..."
Jim Hoffman
"Our family, the Gershwins, were down for a family retreat and it was one of the most wonderful five days we could enjoy. Dinner at Jackie's Grill was..."
Bernice Boyd Staton
"If you're on Emerald Isle and looking for a delicious meal with great atmosphere and friendly staff this is the place to..."
Amanda Cooper-Grandy
"OMG!! The service was awesome! I had the swordfish and it was so succulent! My husband had the Surf and Turf. The steak practically melted in your..."
Judy Ann-Lee Hale
"Never disappoints!! The steak salad is my favorite and the hummus is delicious! The kids also love to build their own fries by adding lots of..."
Lisa Batson Maroules
"We ate lunch here and we’re pleased with the service and food. We got shrimp AND calamari as appetizers. And, a cheeseburger and seafood platter as..."
Kendra Yang
"We went here twice! The first time was amazing!! The meal was by far the best we've had in a long time. Our server Karlee was exceptional! ..."
Jenn Michelle
"We’ve dined here several times and it’s always hit or miss on the food. The service and atmosphere are great, which is what keeps us coming back...."
Kara S
"We come to Emerald Isle every year but this was our first time trying Gaffers! The food was delicious and portion sizes were massive. I got a Cajun..."
Haley Melvin
"Wow. The server Sarah was great! She made the whole experience at Gaffer’s well worth coming here, and we would happily come back again if the..."
Karine Arditi
"Great spot for a relaxed lunch. We were skeptical at first because there were many open tables but they gave us a 45 min wait, but said we could try..."
ElizaBeth Clowes
"We had a nice, relaxing dinner with amazing Beer Can Shrimp (pictured), yummy Hush Puppies, and the best Shrimp & Grits with kielbasa! You can’t..."
Faith Bordonaro
"This was our first visit to Emerald Isle and Gaffers. We truly enjoyed the experience. We visited on a Friday after five so we did have to wait about..."
Domine King
"First time being here. Loved it!! The hostess, , busboys were extremely friendly. The food was to die for. Very good experience all the way around...."
George Gain
"Sarah, our waitress was the best, even though she was super busy on a Saturday AM, she bent over backwards to understand and accommodate a vegan in a..."
"Went tonight for my birthday & they did not disappoint.
For appetizers we had the fresh bread & mussels, drinks were teas & a tin can.
Entrees we had..."
M. A.
"friendly and fast staff, recommend a variety of good drinks.
delicious food, very suitable for our taste, cozy and romantic space. You should book..."
Uyen Ho
"I can't begin to say how great Caribesa is! I reserved a table for a small wedding reception. When we arrived they had given us a private area. The..."
Catherine Carr
"Very nice place, good fine dining, friendly atmosphere and staff, and clean.
Update: The first review was in 2021. This review is dated for 8/22/23...."
Eshia (Ladye)
"The restaurant is on the third floor and also has a rooftop bar when the weather is cooperating. This is a fine dining experience. You can add..."
Derek Pross
"Lovely upscale beach restaurant. Nice to be pampered while enjoying delicious food especially the crab cakes, scallops and..."
Angie Sheffer
"It was my birthday and they went above and beyond. I had a wonderful..."
Natasha Edwards (Tasha)
"The food here was absolutely AMAZING! I’ve had the big, bone in rib-eye at two other fancy restaurants and they were both subpar, lacking savory..."
Kendra Yang
"Service is great, atmosphere is cool and unique, but the food is amazing.
First, the crab cakes. Yes, they are that good. Go early, order..."
Charles Brennan
"Impressed with finding this great restaurant in a small beach town. The food was delicious! We had a mishap and our food was given to a table behind..."
Christine HM
"A modern style place with great food and service. Reservations accepted but we didn’t know. They found us a nice table and we certainly enjoyed our..."
Angie Brady-Daniels
"First of all the service was amazing..our server was very kind, friendly and attentive.. I wish I could remember her name! The food was equally as..."
Jodi Eagle
"I would give them 6 stars if I could!! Everything was absolutely delicious!! We went up to The Torpedo Lounge before dinner & the espresso martini..."
Hallie Marsh
"So far, this is my favorite place to eat at on Emerald Isle. I've never had a bad meal here with the exception of a well done Filet mignon that they..."
Nick La Fond
"Beautiful Upscale Restaurant , All around great foods and very nice service. Good vibes! The sushi was yummy an I’ve ate a lot so speaks volumes...."
jesika frontier
"Nothing in the area can even compare to what these guys are doing here. I’m no stranger to kitchens and can tell you that the only element required..."
"My favorite restaurant on the island! I live and work locally here on Emerald Isle and always recommend friends, family, and my customers to grab a..."
Ally Jones
"Sharks den never fails to deliver when I’m starving. Always a good atmosphere and great people. Kelsey was our waitress/bartender and did an..."
Dakotah Collins
"Hannah is the best server ever! Friendly and very customer oriented. Sharks Den is an awesome place to..."
Joan Sadler
"My mako margarita was yummy! The three taco app was big enough to be a meal. Really delish. Fun atmosphere and nice staff, would love to go here..."
Brittany Rodriguez
"This restaurant has amazing food, is family friendly, and has great service. Literally, the food is AMAZING. Try this place, you will not regret..."
Lauren B. Langley
"Always a good place to grab a bite! Kelsey was working today and she always takes good care of..."
Karl Holzapfel
"Awesome wings and burgers! Service has been great both times we have eaten there. If you are at Emerald Isle, you need to try this..."
Cindy Wilkins Chambers
"Waitress was awesome, and my crab cake sandwich was so delicious!! Give this place a try- well worth..."
Heather Van De Keere
"Tuesday night half price wings are awesome and the onion rings taste great. Had a nice meal with my beautiful wife Robin. Service was great as..."
Sean Daly
"Always have to eat here when I'm in Emerald Isle love the chicken wings but the grilled cheese burger is awesome. Onion rings are a..."
Kevin Morris
"Always a treat! Nick, Patrick and the amazing Sharron never fail to show us a great time! Food and service is uniformly..."
Bill Kenneke
"The food was great. Very friendly service. Would definitely recommend..."
Lois Shero
"Very large menu of both food and drinks. Had a heck of a time deciding what we wanted. Cheese fries have a queso cheese on them which was very good..."
Jennifer Tuck
"21AUG.2023 The best customer service and attentiveness to the customer. The drinks were prepared with just the right amount of..."
Spiral Tote
"Gave great tasting, fresh food, in under 15 minutes when all other restaurants had waiting times of 1hr+ I totally..."
Ryan Mehra
"OMG! 10/10 highly recommended. Our service was impeccable his name is ✨Owen✨. Great food especially the prices 💕 best place to go to when your..."
Allice Howard
"Currently writing this review wearing elastic pants as I am thanksgiving level stuffed. Where do I begin? The service is amazing. Beyond attentive..."
Betsy Smith
"Dining here was fun. Food was good and our waiter was attentive. We had wings, tater tots and fried..."
Elizabeth Seymour
"Kids loved it. Servers were amazing even when crowded. Good food.....went back 6 months later...again great staff and awsome..."
Tim Kendall
"Our young waiter was named Owen. He was so exceptional being here for a couple weeks and we love Swansboro we love Emerald I
And he made it..."
Beverly Jochynek
"The seared ahi tuna appetizer was delicious (mind the Sriracha!) and arrived quickly. The crab cake sandwich and blackened tuna sandwich were both..."
Laszlo Vecsei
"Stopped here just because we were hungry and nearby. Our server was very attentive. Food was cooked/delivered quickly, and the children's portions..."
Regina McWhorter
"Great atmosphere. Food was really good. I had the Ahi tuna and seafood Nachos. The bartender Jeff was so welcoming and outgoing. He made the best..."
Lisa Molinari Easop
"We eat here often. The prices are affordable and the food is good. My favorites are the onion rings! The best I have ever had! The homemade fries..."
Wendy Stewart
"Had lunch with some friends. Menu was varied and delicious! Cocktails were amazing. Service was OUTSTANDING. Would definitely recommend this place..."
Maureen Kraft
"Food was really good! We walked straight in and was seated immediately for lunch. Wait staff was very friendly and helpful with the menu. Decent..."
"Large selection of fresh toppings and pizza crust was crispy outside and soft inside. This place gets pretty busy, but they are efficient, so the..."
Vivi Sasaki
"21Aug.2023 Family friendly pizza 🍕 spot. GREAT customer service and delicious food. I’m so glad me and my best friend stopped in to grab a slice..."
Spiral Tote
"Excellent NY style pizza. The sauce is sweet and delicious. Not too much either. Fried pickles were also very good. Delivery was prompt and friendly...."
Tim Barber
"We are always trying new places when we visit Emerald Isle. The service was good. They were friendly and attentive. We ordered pizza and hot wings...."
Brenda Harlee
"Been eating this pizza for over two decades (and in both on and off season) and it’s consistently wonderful. I love the fresh sauce. I don’t get..."
Victoria Starkey
"I don't usually order slices so we order a whole fresh pizza and it is always delish! Subs are also wonderful. Only con is their soda/tea but I..."
Jeanne Canting
"The Pizzeria is very clean & the food is delicious! When I bring the family, to our yearly trip to the area,we eat lunch at this location; before we..."
Felix Mirabal
"Good pizza joint in Emerald Isle. SUPER FAST!
We ordered take out, they said 30 minutes, it took almost 20 and the place was packed.
Parking can be..."
Paul Roberts
"Love the cheese pizza, just like NY. Been here several times and only once did they seem to forget about me. Pizza by the slice is readily..."
tessie albert
"Pizza by the slice! Multiple toppings! The sauce is not too sweet, and the crust is the perfect combination of thin and soft! If you live NY style..."
Jessica Katz
"Pizza was good. It wasn't anything to give about but I dont expect to have amazing pizza on the beach. Their wings, however, were very good. They had..."
"The ice cream is really good and they have a lot of flavors to choose from. Their prices are similar to other ice cream shops and have friendly..."
David Westbrooks
"There are so many options of Hershey's ice cream, more than we've seen at any other establishment. So good! Even though it can be a long line at..."
Christina Schiller
"Sweet Spot is THE spot to go to! must try their shakes! comes in a glass you get to keep, so..."
Charley
"This was a very nice place to get ice cream. They had a good variety to choose from. The employees were very friendly and helpful. They had tables..."
Jenn
"We drive 10 hours, approx 1.5 hours from Hershey, to have Hershey ice cream at our favorite Sweet Spot! Get yourself some ice cream, candy and..."
Rebecca Mellott
"Delicious ice cream and candies. And you can sample to help you decide. The key lime ice cream was sweet, tart, and refreshing. Salt water taffy and..."
CA Hill
"Delicious ice cream. They are very efficient serving and getting folks through the line. The staff is amazingly awesome and nice. They always ask..."
Paul Roberts
"Excellent service and selection for ice cream! So many flavors and for those that have reactions or sensitivity to certain ingredients....you have..."
Michael Altrichter
"Great ice cream and milk shakes, best on the island. Also a great place for gifts and quick pick up items for the beach or to take back..."
Zach Wright
"Had an ice cream sundae with the caramel sauce. Was wonderful. Also found some sweet treats to take..."
Karen Gay
"Tayla was so helpful. She’s got such good customer service that if she ran for president I’d vote for her before I even glance at her platform...."
Lillian Cannon
"Always friendly people and great service. LOTS of varied sweets (candy,etc) as well as coastal home decor items, souvenirs, etc as well as a large..."
Connie Guntle
"Yo Erica hooked me up with this banana split I told her go crazy and she really did I let her ice cream knowledge do the work and sat back and put my..."
Ethan Lowe
"The Sweet Spot is walking distance from the beach and has a nice selection of icecream and sorbet as well as many other treats and gifts. One..."
Amanda
"This is a cute little store! The ice cream is super yummy and the staff is very friendly. The kid size bowls were not skimpy at all, they made sure..."
Caralee Brush
"Great ice cream and friendly staff! My little one has a peanut and dairy allergy and they were so accommodating and my baby got to enjoy ice cream..."
Alexandria Schmid
"Great ice cream beach spot. We also got salt water taffy. Perfect place to wrap up a summer..."
Rabbit
"Love this shop and ice cream parlor. Great flavors, not expensive and great atmosphere. One of our favorite places to..."
Beth Kurtz
"Great flavors, great friendly staff and an overall pretty cool store with lots of local..."
"We had lunch here, and it was sparkling clean! Fast, friendly, and fantastic customer service. We were offered lunch-size portions of our meals,..."
Georgia Scarborough
"Party of six and sat immediately. Server was fantastic, drinks and mixed drinks were always full. Nice sized regular menu and drink menu with lots of..."
Jennifer Tuck
"Amazing food. The guacamole is freshly made to order at the table side and is well worth the price for the freshness and quantity. Portions are..."
John W
"Food was good. I had steak Mexican tacos, rice and beans, which tasted delicious. Service was a bit slow but we weren't in a rush and not a big..."
Leigh Cutlip
"If you are looking for authentic Mexican with a flare of creative flare on certain items! Come on down.
The food is above and beyond delicious! We..."
Caroline “SquidsOath” Sams
"This was our first visit to this restaurant. It was amazing ! This restaurant is super clean including the bathrooms - no dust or cobwebs..."
Kristie Pleasant
"Highly recommended! The best Mexican food in town, hands down. Fast service, delicious, great customer service, we have absolutely no complains,..."
Carolina C.
"Great food. First Mexican restaurant I've ever been to. I had the Enchiladas Poblanos. It's a quickly acquired taste, as I hated the first bite, but..."
John Grogan
"If you are looking for excellent service and delicious Mexican food at reasonable prices then this is your place. My wife and I ordered the fajitas..."
Kenny Woodson
"This place has always been amazing! We used to live in the area and came here all the time. We came back to just visit and of course stopped by twice..."
Amber Shaw
"This place is AMAZING. If you need to wait, it is worth it! Seriously! I have never left a Google review but I have to with this place. By far the..."
K&C Mischiefs
"It was a nice experience. We had a little of a wait. Not too bad, ten minutes. We enjoyed the drinks and food. It wasn't anything incredible, but the..."
Pamela Lawrence
"Very good food. And Kevin makes the best table side guacamole. Drinks and food came out in a timely fashion. Not a long wait for a Friday summer..."
Athina McAleer
"This establishment has a cool atmosphere, delicious food, and awesome service. The lighting of the restaurant is moody, but not too dark. I had the..."
Katie Wilson
"Cool vibe here, good food. Had a few drinks and apps. Service was fast, food came out quick and the drinks were on point. Solid..."
Michael Olsen
"The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. We arrived and were seated within minutes (party of 6) and had our drinks within 5 minutes of..."
"Had a large order with a group of friends after a long day at the beach and the food! Got a ton of food for such a good price and everything tasted..."
Donald Luckett
"It was about an hour and twenty minute wait for two large pies but well worth it. The guy on the phone let me know ahead of time, plus I’m glad I..."
Mark F
"We ordered on a Friday night so it was 1 1/2 hour wait- didn't bother us we were visiting the pier and enjoying the evening. Didn't serve the..."
Wendy Greathouse
"i LOVE this place. we visit NC every year as a family and Lazzara’s is always our go-to for pizza. We do the GodFather pizza and they are HUGE...."
charlotte lee
"Lazzara’s Pizza & Subs was awesome! They did not disappoint. The pizza slices were huge and there is no skimping on the toppings. The toppings won..."
K dlH
"Located in a small strip mall type area, this pizzeria offers a nice local flavor at a good price. You can dine inside or outside, and there is a..."
Jacob Bonenberger
"Highly recommended!! First time trying this place and it did not disappoint. Amazing pizza and garlic knots, you can really taste the freshness,..."
Carolina C.
"The Loaded Godfather is a monster of a pizza. Very good pizza if you’re looking for a NY style pizza. We ordered the Loaded without mushrooms and..."
William Johnson
"I ordered two lasagnas, two calzones, and small pizza for a family dinner of 22 and it was a hit! Food was delicious and got rave reviews. The..."
Erin Wax
"By far, the best pizza on the Crystal Coast and beyond. As a part-time resident, we order from here everytime we are in town (almost monthly). Unlike..."
"Casual and fantastic atmosphere. Seats at the bar are full serve. All the tables are order at the counter. Fish is excellent as are the wings...."
Derek Pross
"What fun atmosphere and delicious food! Mostly caught fresh though some times the food was previously frozen. Just gotta ask at the order counter..."
Paul G E
"I visited the first time when I was in the area last year. I had to come back during my vacation this time too!! We get the lb of peel and eat..."
Carri Childress
"Great local haunt frequented by both locals and tourists. Fantastic sandwiches and salads with many varieties of fish and shellfish that are always..."
CL Sparkman
"You can tell by the line of people that this is the place to go for awesome fresh seafood. My wife loves their mixed drinks as well. Well worth the..."
John Rube
"Fish Hut Grill is my favourite spot to eat in Emerald Isle. It’s become a tradition for my family that after a day at the beach we head over to..."
Tilak Kalaria
"What a fabulous, colorful and fun place!
We were driving by and the colors and crowd drew our attention, and when we looked it up and saw the 4.6..."
Cynthia Edmonds
"So good! If I were to spend a week on the island, I’d eat here every day. The line was out the door and well onto the parking lot but it moved..."
Alissa Orr
"Wisconsin Cheese Curds were so good. The best I've ever had. The husband had the red snapper, and I had shrimp..."
Naketta Barnes
"My husband and I recently had lunch here and it did not disappoint! It was our first time in Emerald Isle and after searching online for a good place..."
"Amazing food and service. Great prices in a place that is usually very expensive. Get the prime rib french dip with Route 11 chips. Their vegetarian..."
Kelly Von Welch
"The best sandwiches, great breakfast and their coconut pecan cookies are the best cookies I ever put on my mouth! Hubby says they have the best bread..."
Patricia Prince Massey
"Hubby & I ate breakfast here yesterday. Opens at 7 AM. Nice variety in the breakfast menu & we loved our food. Reasonable prices & we had our food in..."
Sharon Shaner McKinney
"Unbelievable-best place for breakfast lunch and even an early supper to go! Eat here any chance I get. Best place on the island by..."
Julie Brown
"This is EI's best kept secret. Just went in today for the first time, absolutely fantastic. Great food, great atmosphere, friendly staff and a..."
Cindy Lee Needham
"Wonderful people! Great little spot for a quick bit and some shopping! The French Toast was absolutely amazing and the perfect portion! We will..."
Kelly Hopkins Marsh
"One of the top 3 places to eat on the island. Food doesn't get much better than here! And they have the nicest staff in..."
Mickey Patel
"This is a very special restaurant when they say they they are dog friendly they mean it. Fabulous food and brought water and treats for the puppy...."
Deborah Danner-Simpson
"My husband & I ate breakfast here one morning & lunch the next morning. Breakfast was delicious! Their hashbrown casserole is amazing. For lunch I..."
Amber Bailey
"Awesome breakfast! Greek omelet to die for, I have loved everything I've eaten there! And I eat there at least once a week. This week is has been 3..."
Sharon Hawley Fulcher
"One of the best places for breakfast on the island...and lunch! Staff is always friendly, place is clean and good is great. And hands down, they cut..."
Meredith Jordan Croom
"Great place to grab lunch! Sandwiches and soups are always on time. Friendly staff and cute decor. Outdoor seating is also available. Don't miss this..."
Brandy Schell
"Really nice place to eat. Crafts ,heathy food nice manager and..."
Lori Russell McCravey
"Great food, Great prices, Great environment with Great customer service... what more is there to say it is a great place � that can be enjoyed by..."
O'Shane Jellyb Thompson
"My boys and I ate there over the weekend when we were in town visiting a friend. The boys loved their Mickey Mouse pancakes with crispy bacon! I had..."
Veronica Raney Lambert
"Breakfast sandwich and iced coffee are the best combo..."
Jacob Charles Luck
"Excellent. Great food with great service. Our group had omelettes and pancakes for breakfast. Both were..."
Zach
"Enjoyed the food, friendly service. So far the only reliable eatery we've found in..."
Joe P.
"Good. We stopped in for a quick bite last week. The sandwiches are not the NY style ultra thick but they are good and the price is good for the..."
Meru
"Never..."
D Lou
"Great hot dogs!. Village market is a great place to grab a sandwich or breakfast. The brightleaf hotdogs are great! The best pimento cheese..."
Michele
"Went into this sandwich shop while on the Isle. Never been in before, but surely glad I stopped in this past weekend. I order the Italian option,..."
Katie Corlis
"EDIT UPDATE July 2023:
I love the added outdoor seating and finally they've put a speaker outside for when your orders ready.
They're dog friendly..."
Chaz W
"Café Carolina moved its location just up the hill in Cameron Village. The food and service are great as..."
Tammy W
"(Heard great things, will be down at the end of the month to try first hand. 😎)
**Finally made it, it was excellent, locals are nice and the..."
jesika frontier
"A nice little local shop with good food and good service. Our group had a selection of sandwiches which were all fresh and flavorful. The service was..."
Steve Fish
"I have been here 3 times now on my week long vacation to Emerald Isle…twice for lunch and once for breakfast. Has never disappointed. Love the gift..."
Daniel Carter
"breakfast and lunch are delicious, and there’s so many options to choose from you can have something for anyone or a different choice every..."
Charley
"So grateful we found this local market deli! My girlfriend and I were starving, don't know the area and went out looking for something healthy for..."
Ricki Marie Sidorov
"Loved having breakfast here. Reasonable, great food and very friendly staff. Waffles, pancakes and hash were great. Other items were good but too..."
Henry Diaz
"If you are on Emerald Isle and want a BLT, I don’t know why you would go anywhere but the Village Market. Look at my sandwich! Amazing. And only..."
Stephen Shugart
"Loved this place. Great food, so many options. Good service. Inside/outside dinning.
Every time I'm in town I come here for this hash brown..."
Feral Foxx
"Great yummy breakfast. Toast and eggs and bacon and hash brown casserole all YUM!
One star off because: drip coffee was like water, just awful. I..."
Krista Wendle
"This place is absolutely delicious. Boyfriend got the yellowfin tuna sandwich just the way it comes, with the creamy slaw as a side. I got the..."
Bobbi Tobias - Choser
"Our recent extended weekend trip to Esmeralda Isle was made even more memorable thanks to our delightful experience at The Village Market. This..."
Priscilla Román
"Good food most of the time. A little pricey for a deli. They need more indoor..."
"Great place to eat. The hostess was amazing. I am vegan and she prepared the kitchen before I arrived. When I got there, I was able to order a..."
V LK
"Outstanding! We got the filet and the grouper specials. Both were incredible! Everything from the food and martinis to the service and atmosphere..."
Tina Jordan
"Had a really wonderful experience here. Food was fantastic and our waitress Maggie was a gem. Definitely a place I'll be back to when in town...."
Steve T
"Excellent bistro with amazing food and professional friendly staff.
We called after 8 on a Sunday night and they accommodated our group of 8. The..."
Jesse Locklear
"Every single thing about Kathryn’s from start to finish was perfect. We arrived around 5:30 in hopes of beating the crowd and were seated..."
Sarah Simpson
"We had a wonderful experience. My husband and I were in town celebrating our wedding anniversary and one of the locals suggested we give Kathryn's a..."
Tracey DeShazo
"Honestly, from the outside, I thought this place looked like a hole in the wall at the end of strip mall. Boy, was I mistaken! This cozy restaurant..."
Caitlin Spilker
"Vegetable Napoleon, seafood coquina, polenta crusted goat cheese were very tastey. Really enjoyed the food and would come back again. Great service..."
Mark
"This would have been 5 stars if not for our level of service. It was definitely an older crowed and with myself and my partner who are much younger..."
Jennifer Carter
"Service was outstanding. Food was good but not great. Martini was excellent. Old fashioned has some room for improvement. Overall a good..."
Alan
"Great choice for the area. As other reviewers noted, prices for "specials" are significantly higher than regular menu items and are not listed on the..."
Daniel Tisch
"Best restaurant on the island!!!! I feel ashamed that it took us 8 years to discover this place. The crab and spinach appetizer was delicious. Rob..."
Bobby Whitehead
"Every moment of our dinner experience tonight was noteworthy. From entering the dining room to the drinks and food. Maggie was phenomenal! The crab..."
Jeanne Hobbs
"I am not a chef, but as a French citizen, I like good food and I have high standards when it comes to restaurants . This place is really great. The..."
raymond geistel
"Highly recommended! First time visiting, we had a great time. The martinis are very good, and the food and appetizers were delicious. Great customer..."
Carolina C.
"We really enjoyed our food! Our waitress was super sweet, and we each tried a martini (of course). We ended with the chocolate lava cake and left..."
Catie Puckett
"Delicious food. Nice atmosphere. Make reservations if possible or get there by 5pm. I think they are closed..."
"Good food and service once seated!. The guy working the hostess station had no idea what he was doing. nobody was getting seated and hr was also the..."
Zach
"Good meal, good value. I didn't read the reviews before we visited El Zarape, so I was surprised to see the negative comments. We stopped in after..."
Mrou03
"I had great service and the food was good. I recommend it for a casual night..."
Alan Steinbeck
"Fair to Middlin'. Pro - There are actual Mexicans working here.Con - the actual Mexicans do not eat here.It is TexMex on the Island...."
Meru
"Unfortunately the best time to go is after vacation season....during the summer forget about great service. The poor staff is over worked. There is..."
Ann
"I have been to multiple locations for this chain. This one in Emerald Isle had better service than the one I went to in Atlantic Beach. They were..."
Kristin
"Their salsa rocks! loved the fish tacos..."
Candice
"Great food, great service, priced right. Worth the drive for lunch or supper. Highly..."
Terrt
"This place is the greatest mexican food on the east..."
Joshua Dempsey
"Don’t let the exterior of this restaurant fool you! Wonderful atmosphere, very pleasant waitstaff, excellent food and extremely reasonable price!..."
Sunny Neff
"Fantastic! We ordered take out and can’t wait to dine in. Wonderful flavor, good value and nice..."
Amanda Thomas
"I went to a restaurant before coming here.. the wait was an hour so I decided to go elsewhere .. I found this gem. The absolute best Mexican food..."
Sarah Beth
"Food was very good, and arrived quickly. Complementary nachos and salsa. Great place for lunch as we were one of 2 or 3..."
Joe Lumpkins
"We eat here alot!! We love Brian! He's the best!! The food is always great the staff are always so nice and helpful always around to help in any..."
Lacie Barrett
"They were really short staffed when went but our waiter was trying his best to keep a lot of tables happy and did a great job. The food was good and..."
Ashley A
"My daughters and I enjoyed our lunch as newcomer’s to the area from Colorado. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The food is really yummy and..."
Leah Stankiewicz
"Huge menu, hard to decide unless you went for something specific. My husband had the Tres Mexico dinner- steak, pork & poblano pepper & I had the..."
lisa m
"The food is amazing! We ate here 2 days in a row. The service was amazing and the food came out hot, fast, and delicious. Special shout out to Bobbie..."
Michael Pack
"Amazing Experience every time I go!! In addition to an amazing hearty menu they also have a full vegetarian and vegan menu which is so hard to find..."
vironia attwah
"Food was great and service was pleasant. They made sure our twin toddlers food came out quickly so we didn't have any night time meltdowns - which..."
Matt Cullingford
"I gotta say we had dinner with friends here last weekend. The service was great and so was the food. Portions were good too. I have eaten here before..."
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"A must go to place while visiting E.I. 🍩 Friendly staff and super cute set up with picnic tables. Huge selection of fresh baked delicious donuts..."
Stephanie Couick Baron
"Adorable shop, friendly service and incredibly yummy doughnuts!! We've been looking forward to getting back to the island to try the new shop and it..."
Amanda Gadd
"We really enjoyed walking on the beach and getting off at the pier to walk to the donut shop. Delicious..."
Kayla Harville
"Found this place while biking with my daughter. Stopped the next morning and bought 2 dozen donuts. Delicious!!!! We were hoping for leftovers the..."
Jenna Scott Flynn
"Real cute place. Lovely lady behind the counter took my order. Donuts were yummy...."
Oscar Biondolillo
"By far the best donuts in the area! Fresh and delicious. You can't get a Maple Bar (long john) anywhere else out here. I grew up on the west coast..."
Jody Roth
"Extreme caffeine, the best coffee! & the homemade donuts were phenomenal! Very pleased NY family! We will be visiting everyday! Thank you Rich &..."
Kaitlin Culpepper
"I would dare to say these donuts are better than Krispy Kreme... that's saying something. Owner is really nice as well, so that's a plus! Definitely..."
Mallori McKinlay
"Just picked up 2 dozen this morning! Amazing! ..."
Kathy Helfrick
"Just had a maple bacon donut, it was incredible! We will definitely be..."
Deb Wood Rice
"Very tasty treats the maple/ bacon is amazing. And the apple filled..."
John Edwards
"We can't wait to come back next weekend! We've waited all year, and our littles are so..."
Chanda Ingram
"The donuts are amazing. But wait....we took home a blueberry danish that is absolutely delicious. My crew can't wait to try the cheese danish in..."
Heather Wade
"Just went to get some donuts with my kids. The owner was super nice. He gave me a very neat and informational tour of the small bakery. He picked out..."
Michael Zimmerman
"What a great place. The bagels and donuts are all reasonably priced. Everything is made in house and is left on bakers racks so you get a feel of..."
Lava Doc
"Busy busy busy! This donut shop is so good it's tough to get in! Don't let that deter you however, they get their coffee from a reputable source and..."
Caroline “SquidsOath” Sams
"In a hurry first time quick grab and go coffee and donuts? This is NOT the place for you. This is a lovely, local, one man show. The owner is..."
Jacob Bonenberger
"Delicious doughnuts. Open from 8 am until they sell out (or until noon). Quite a line first thing. Website is unclear about available varieties, ..."
Jennifer Martin
"Donuts are soft and big! Staff friendly. Good selection of toppings. Flavors true. Tables inside, but napkins were scarce. Definitely recommend for a..."
Julie Rowe
"We enjoyed our donuts so much we went twice during our trip! The donuts are huge and tasty! Lots of fun flavors to choose from. I personally loved..."
Lenae King
"The donuts my friend and I tried were the best donuts we’ve ever eaten! There was a wait when we got there, but the line moved quickly and the..."
Whitney Osborne
"Great local donuts, highly recommend the bubba's buttercream!! 😋🤤 Be patient because most of the donuts are made to..."
Mark
"Very friendly, expect a wait but the line moves fast & the reward is worth it. Some of the donuts are sweeter than you’d imagine but decadent..."
Colin Cunniff
"The donuts at Flip Flops were quite good, with the maple bacon being my personal fave out of the ones I tried. The donuts are mostly cake-style and..."
Marissa Petrozza
"Loved these donuts. When my MIL said to take some back with us I was on cloud 9. I wish they had more options for bagels tho, and was a little..."
Amie Titus
"Big, beautiful, generously frosted/topped yeast doughnuts! I went at around 10am on a Tuesday morning had only had about a 5 minute wait from the..."
Gina Tacconi-Moore
"Got an assortment of donuts this afternoon, they were absolutely fantastic. The fruity pebbles donut should not be missed! We cut them all in half so..."
"We love to visit Ben and Jerry's on Emerald Isle when we go on our annual beach trip. The owner and staff there are so nice. It's a ritual that our..."
Doug Chaffin
"The owners are such nice people! Of course the ice cream is delicious but they have more than just ice cream! There are other ice cream places in..."
Jessica Costner Whitlow
"Excellent place to bring the kids for a treat on..."
Gail Scarpa
"Very friendly service, clean store, and easy to find location. The waffle cones were fresh and ice cream was delicious! Staff was patient with our..."
RossNicole Klosheim
"The best place on the..."
Patrick Garner
"Went today, the lady that served us was so nice and friendly to us as well as our 4 year old. Will definitely go again!..."
Rachel Reavis
"Ben & Jerry’s in Emerald Isle has delicious ice cream and a colorful tee shirt collection. I wish the Kids Scoop had a double scoop option (would..."
Emily Grace
"Its Ben & Jerry's! Hard to beat! Where else can you sample a bunch of different Ben & Jerry's at once? Definitely try the sorbet for a little treat...."
Nick La Fond
"Omnivore partner loved his ice-cream that was stuffed with andes thin mints.
Vegans - they had 2 options available. Cannot comment on either, as we..."
Chatterboxlove
"Ordered a cake and it was delicious! The store was very clean and the staff was extremely helpful! Highly..."
Kara Novak
"Nice clean store. The kids loved it! A little pricey but what isn’t these days.Lots of choices. Plenty of seating. Nice..."
Jefferey Holoman
"Great finding on a late Friday night to enjoy a cold treat with the kids!
Nice staff and..."
Sergio Sam
"Best icecream we've ever had. I discovered my new favorite flavor is..."
K B
"Great ice cream. Always friendly..."
Mark White
"This store is amazing! The ice cream is great, and the employees are just the sweetest. My sister has a strong allergy to dairy and these girls went..."
FireProof Fox
"Great ice cream and homemade cones. My only issue is how over priced it is. The cost of a scoop of ice cream was more than a tub of ice cream from..."
Lava Doc
"Only ice cream joint that stays open late.. nothing super special but love their..."
Beau Whelan
"We went twice during our Emerald Isle trip. The first time, the two men working were so friendly & were even asking us questions about where we are..."
McKenzie Crockett
"6/10/22 - Ben & Jerry's is one of those stores you tend to past by at the (strip) mall. You know you want it, but the prices break the bank. They..."
Michael Florentine
"Shout out to the girl behind the counter who was very thorough with making my husband a cone after we informed her of his allergy. I appreciate the..."
Kat Jeffries
"This was our first time visiting this place. Super impressed. Great staff, excellent ice cream and non-dairy selections, and a super clean store. Our..."
Mike Douthitt
"Just came into this location with my three nieces, one of which has a very strong Gluten allergy, the store owner/manager opened a new class of the..."
Joy MN
"Wow 1st time I have ever been to a Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Store. I have purchased their Ice Cream at a grocery store and it's good. This location..."
"Cheese steak and burgers were pretty darn good but the banana milkshake is the best in..."
Diana Lovett Hoyle
"First trip in, our server was excellent, the food was fantastic, the price was low considering the portions we got, and finally got to try poitine,..."
Chris Curry
"Excellent service & outstanding food. definitely will visit again. Wishing there were one in Southern West..."
Patty Morgan Coffman
"Ate here twice on vacation and it was delicious! Best part of our visits... Our waitress Jenny! She is amazing, kind and super sweet! Best service..."
Kimberly Kalaska Taylor
"Loved all great service, good food had a great..."
Claudia Rouse Vick
"Always get the cheeseburger, Andy's size. Fries are good but I always get filled up with the burger. Good service. ..."
Shirley Wolfe
"Awesome food! Wish there was a Hwy 55 near me in Cumberland..."
Jessica Candy Simmons
"Here is the current menu at the time of this post plus the 55 challenge which is a 7 patty burger. On a mixed family vacation? Go on son - challenge..."
Alan Jackson
"This is my third time vacationing on Emerald Isle, but my first time eating here. Because of the quality of service, the quality of food, and the..."
Robert Stevens
"My family and I ate here yesterday for dinner and I was a little worried about the place because there wasn’t too many people in the place when we..."
logan white
"First time dining there, staff was friendly and welcoming. Ordered the pepper jack chessesteak (1/2). It was delivered hot and tasty with ample..."
Shelli Overby
"Only 4*s on atmospher because the place could use a little updating... Always good food tho. And wonderful staff. We eat here 2 or 3 times a month...."
Julie Brown
"We just decided this year to try a new beach out. So finding good restaurants can be a very stressful thing. And who doesn’t love a good burger? We..."
Megan Mills
"Good food, and service! The price was really good, for the food quality compared to the other restaurants we went to.
The milkshake was the best..."
Nick Lynn
"The best burgers ever. Great customer service. Friendly..."
Donna Peele
"We kept debating eating here as we are on vacation and we can get a burger at home anytime well we gave it a try burgers are so good, my husband got..."
Tina Wyzisk
"We've been here several times on our trips to the area in the past few years. The food is always absolutely delicious. We like the steak and cheese..."
Connie Guntle
"Very nice staff, clean , 98.0 healthgrade rating. Great food. Came down to the beach for..."
Mark Neese
"My husband and I ate here today as soon as we got to the island. It was great, and the staff were super nice. I got the chopped steak platter, which..."
Shandra Lorne
"Had wanted a shrimp poboy, but they were out of shrimp, but a back up grilled cheese and tots a good second choice. Friendly, attentive staff. ..."
D F
"I love this place. Wonderful burgers & awesome fried shrimp. Relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. Also, the homemade pimiento cheese IS HOMEMADE -..."
Ron Matthews
"Me and the wife went this past Saturday 10/15/22 and the best tasting food that we have had in awhile, the burger, cheesesteak, and fries were..."
Stephen Williams
"I just ate there with my family. We must have caught them at a bad time, but a good cleaning was definitely needed....only reason for 4 stars. The..."
"We had pizza and Greek salad. The pizza is some of the best I've had in quite a while. The crust was light and buttery. The salad was fresh with..."
Average Joe
"Best pizza in Emerald..."
Catherine
"LOVE IT!!. I have tried "almost" everything on the menu. The gyro is my favorite!!! Pizza is awesome too!! Tonya Lee is a great waitress! Love her..."
Dthaut2012
"This is the best pizza on the..."
Rob Lowe
"Hear me out. I'm giving 5 stars because I think it deserves 5 stars. I think my family just made some poor choices and people need to manage their..."
Shareka W
"This is a wonderful place with extremely kind folk. We wrote $0 for a tip, but left some cash in the tip jar. I do hope the owner or manager saw that..."
Em
"Close and convenient. Chaos, as it is close and convenient! The highway of people in and out of the door was numerous, humorous, and interesting. The..."
Joseph Meister
"Wonderful service in the off season (Nov.), and really great, quick food. The full sandwich and fries is easily able to split, and the wings were..."
Zach Wright
"We were told this was the best pizza on the island, we finally stopped in and it was very good. “Best” is a tough sell, but overall we enjoyed..."
Matt Huffman
"We always make Circle our first meal on Emerald when arriving. The pizza then acts as beach lunches if there is any left. The folks are always..."
Brian Petz
"Johnnie is the best person I’ve ever met to wait on us in a restaurant. Food was amazing. She was the reason we will come..."
Dave Updike Jr
"I ordered wings from here while I was in town. The wings were good. But like I told my dad it’s not really hard to get chicken wings right. He has..."
Crystal P
"The pizza was better than the other pizza places we tried locally, just wasn’t a big fan of the sausage which I we just picked off. But highly..."
Jackie Kersten
"Got some pizza and garlic cheesy bread, literally changed my life.
The server was a very sweet woman you know we left a good..."
Gray Mackie
"Amazing place. Pizza and food was amazing. Service made me feel welcome and personal. Rly cool restaurant too. 10/10 would eat..."
Spider 44
"Absolutely delicious pizza! The crust is fantastic and toppings were plentiful! We always hit this place when up from FL visiting family in EI. Staff..."
Michael Bailey
"Food is good and fresh but its kind of expensive for pizza and..."
Jeanne Canting
"We went here for the first time and it was amazing! The food was pretty quick I had gotten spicy wings and they were great. Wonderful service too,..."
Ava Feterowski-dowling
"I had a fantastic experience here this weekend. There was an awesome lady named Jonnie or Johnnie, not sure how she spells her name, who made a great..."
Kristina Chappell
"Service was spectacular. We came on Memorial Day, and it was really busy. Our server brought us a small cup of pineapples right away for our toddler,..."
"Had the hot chocolate blizzard with strawberries added and a large hot fudge sundae with strawberries added. We also had some burgers and fries...."
Eric Baptiste
"This was a busy little place in Emerald Isle, NC. There was a lot of people but everyone abided by distancing. The lines moved quickly and people..."
Vickie Nichols
"Always a long line here so don't wait. The line goes pretty fast and let's face it, your at the beach. The staff is super friendly. Parking is tight..."
BRIAN MASSENGILL
"Quick service and yummy Blizzards and dipped cones as always. They were even playing fun music when we came..."
Christina Schiller
"Very clean, friendly service and teamwork was great to get our order faster..."
Helen Canepa
"The Dairy Queen in Emerald Isle was packed today but the line moved quickly and efficiently! We will be back! Ice cream was tasty as..."
Pam Bridges
"Great food, great blizzards, and friendly staff. Loved it here, I can see why it draws a crowd. Definitely fat guy approved!! Will definitely come..."
Andrew Anthony
"Fast service from the smiling well-trained crew behind the counter who unfortunately have to stand and wait for us customers to make up our minds..."
Berry Metzger
"Friendly employees and usually not much to long a wait would definitely..."
Nola Clifford
"Good food. Fresh and hot. Very chocolate blizzard. Excellent. Will..."
Lu
"It's always great, good staff. They are always so happy to see you. They have never accidentally messed up an order or anything, as far as me and my..."
Christopher Godwin
"I’ve cream was good. Family enjoyed..."
TP “Triple Play” Custom Apparel
"Amazing service, always cooked to perfection. One of the many good DQ locations even under immense tourist pressure. Awesome manager. Blizzards..."
Bob S
"I really enjoyed my visit here. it’s got very good parking and in town. the food here is tasty along with the ice cream. I loved the chicken..."
Hailey Lambert
"Brilliant service! The same manager is always there and really cares, I can always trust this place to be clean and fresh. Our food always comes out..."
"Great atmosphere! Dog friendly / pet friendly, & people friendly 😊. Friendly and helpful staff. Good wifi, drinks (I got a simple sweetened iced..."
Erralyn Reiman
"Wonderfully friendly ladies that work here, they make you feel so welcome! I love the smoothies, my favorite blend is strawberry with..."
Krystal B
"Finally! A coffee shop with more than one sugar-free flavor option!!! I ordered a sugar-free, dairy-free chocolate cherry iced coffee and it did not..."
Jamie Casey
"My sister and I come for vacations at Salter Path and we love coffee. Always we stop by Muttigans while here and depending on the weather we enjoy..."
Nancy Summerlin
"Guys, this is my all-time FAVORITE place at Emerald Isle!!! I love taking my Shepherd mix in there and let him pick out what he wants. And Josh makes..."
Kayla Love
"Good coffee and lots of pets supplies! Wendy was great and a very sweet person!! Highly recommend. And it’s always a bonus to..."
Jackie Kersten
"What a great place! Got to take the dogs in here today and throughly enjoyed it. They had great coffee and the pup cups were great and the dogs loved..."
Michael Woodall
"Great selection of toys and treats for all our furry friends! The coffee shop is cute and I love the games left on the..."
Samantha
"This place was sooo cute! A pet store AND a coffee shop? I mean, you can't ask for better than that! My dog, Diesel, got several snacks and I got an..."
Karley Mitchell
"Brought my cocker spaniel here for his first birthday. Great selection of treats, chews, toys and other supplies. Great coffee as well. Plenty of..."
Erica Ross
"Unique shop to find items for doggos or kitties AND grab a cup of Joe. Today, my first visit, I purchased some gifts for my fur friends, grabbed an..."
Tyre TradeWinds
"The woman with the long dark hair and the beautiful smile is amazing with her knowledge of animals. I always go to her for advice about my dog. ..."
Beach Hive
"My experience was memorable. Outstanding service from the moment I entered and requested a coffee. Muttigans has a variety to choose from for our..."
Maria Rosario
"I cannot say enough good about this place! My dog loves it just as much as I do! Great selection and quality pet products. The coffee they offer is..."
Ivy S
"I came here with my dad and my dog. I absolutely loved the place. There is a nice area to sit and get coffee/tea and there are great products to buy..."
Brittany Fuhs
"Brought my niece and daughter while on a big family vacation to EI. Atmosphere was great and drinks were delicious!! Nice swings and rockers to sit..."
Kristi DiSilvestro
"Been enjoying Muttigans several years. Good place to get coffee and get your dog’s..."
Sydney Marshall
"Great coffee and a great choice of treats and toys for the dogs I went 2 years ago and still have frisbee’s I got there for my..."
Chase Ferro
"Stopped in while taking our fur babies for a walk. Owner was extremely friendly and had a calming effect on our guys making them feel right at home!..."
"Drops of Jupiter iced drink was delicious and low carb and sugar free! Cute little spot with local vendor art and crafts for sale. Lots of high top..."
Amelia Pullar
"In town on business, looking for great coffee for breakfast. The associates were beyond courteous & helpful. Drops of Jupiter came highly..."
Sue Ogas
"Very cool! Best smoothie I’ve had, very flavorful and healthy tasting. Not artificial or icy. Awesome cappuccino as well! Sleek rustic look inside..."
Brooke
"Went around halfway through vacation and have kept going since! Tucker was a sweetheart, I wish I caught the name of the other woman who served me..."
Cathy Flores
"On our first day of vacation we came here and were so impressed we came almost every day after. We definitely made a point to come by as we were..."
April Reprogle
"Locally own, her son works there and has ample knowledge of coffee. Enjoyed the local art that was on..."
Fort Polk LA
"Our favorite coffee shop with great coffee and atmosphere (and SO much better then chain stores.)
Love the staff -just great people overall They also..."
Kelly S
"Very friendly atmosphere. Not a coffee shop person but my pot broke this morning so I went there. Told them what I normally drink at home and let..."
John Freshwater
"Good drinks, friendly service and great open space to relax and enjoy your beverage or to take with to the beach near by. The place is very clean and..."
James A.
"Cool little coffee shop inside a pet supply store. They have great latte flavor choices and friendly staff. They even have pup cups for your pet. You..."
Leon Dorado
"The best coffee in EI! Their frappes are decadent and come in to many fun flavors. Baristas are friendly and they have non dairy..."
Lily
"Great coffee! Great sugar free options. Palm Tree Sugar free mocha and caramel was amazing. Great shop! Alot of cute art. I really wanted to ring the..."
Rachel Flowers
"Enjoyed a couple trips here during our vacation! Easy bike ride from our beach..."
Mark
"Staff is awesome and quick. Great service, clean establishment, and good coffee. We tried the cookies and cream frappuccino, and a sea turtle both..."
Philip Blais
"I love this coffee shop! The staff is very friendly and do a great job making coconut..."
Phillip Patterson
"I come here whenever I can, amazing coffee and it’s pretty cheap. It’s a nice place to meet up for a coffee date (peaceful..."
"Loved it!!. A friend and I stayed in Swansboro, NC and went looking for a good coffee shop. We found 4J's in Emerald Isle (they moved across the..."
Lynn Moore
"Great place and special promotion!. Beans N Screens is awesome! Great coffee and bakery. They also offer a FREE 16oz coffee for any guest that is..."
Jordan Daniels
"I love getting coffee treat here! In the summer try some of their specialty frozen drinks. My favorite is the "Kelly" which was created for my good..."
Ellen LeRoy
"Such a cute place & awesome coffee! I tried the snickerdoodle coffee- so good. My daughters got the lattes and loved them ! Their muffins are so..."
Liz Wilson
"Good coffee served hot or cold, also boasts a useful selection of gourmet cooking supplies and ingredients. In-house baked pastries are really good,..."
Charles Katt
"Biggest coffee menu on the island and fairly priced. Plenty of unique items in the general store to shop while your treats are being..."
Ivy S
"We got some caramel, and peach honey sticks. They had many more flavors. We got some homemade cherry chocolate biscoti and 3 different (cherry,..."
Tiffany Spainhour
"The food and latte were pretty good. I would definitely try some other coffees..."
Anthony Brooks
"Nice selection of coffee, tea, smoothies & other drinks. My favorite is the peanut butter & jelly smoothie, which would be even better with grape..."
lisa m
"We love this place. The coffee is always fantastic and they have other merchandise that is helpful if you are renting a house for vacation. They..."
Steven Hook
"The owner Joe is a good guy. Highly recommend spending time in his coffee shop. His coffee creations are delicious and has many other drinks such as..."
Greg Karbett
"Seriously the best coffee you'll ever have, along with bakery items like muffins and scones. Once you have their coffee and everything they have to..."
Judah
"I’ve been to 4Js countless times. Every time I’ve come to stay at our beach house, I make sure I go at least once if not several times.
I think..."
Morgan Grem
"I never thought I would walk into a coffee shop on vacation and see a small general store full of things that you probably forgot to pack when you..."
Adrian Fuller
"Ok, finally, a unique coffee shop. Feels like a secret community hangout. Where everybody knows your name, and you can find all sorts of wares to..."
"Very friendly, good prices, quick serice and way better food than the other closest Asian Resturant to Emerald Isle. Defiantly..."
Kristin
"If you like hot and sour soup, you have to try theirs. I order it at every Chinese restaurant, and this is my..."
Ellen LeRoy
"Believe it or not, this little place has the best Chinese food in the area! This was our second visit and we will continue to return many times! My..."
Essare Bullis
"These folks saved our Christmas dinner! Easy to order online, food was ready to go in 15 minutes, and everything was delicious. The woman we spoke..."
Maria Kazantsev
"Love the food here , really good food for a decent price. Will definitely try to eat whenever we..."
Chris Helms
"Where do I BEGIN!!! This Chinese restaurant was AMAZING!! Everything was absolutely good, we had beef lomein, honey and plain chicken wings ( plain..."
Shakeda Logan
"They always cook my food made to order and bring it to me where I work even though they don’t have too. Favorite place and good prices..."
Zachary Bryce
"We ate there as a family of 9, with young children. They were very friendly. The service and food were both..."
B S
"This is a little place that is BIG on flavor. Everything we ordered was great. Very generous portions. This will be on our restaurant rotation for..."
Mike Kunkel
"Great place to grab something from if you’re looking for a take out meal that isn’t pizza. We were able to feed my whole family of 14 and food..."
brandon douglass
"I have found that this Chinese restaurant produces the best and most fresh tasting food. I originally discovered them when i accidentally ordered..."
Melissa Stroud
"This is the best Chinese food around. It is always..."
Laura Day
"These folks are wonderful & accommodating!!! The food is good & you get a lot for your..."
P.J. Jankovich
"I love this place! The couple who owns the restaurant are very friendly people. I work at the sweet spot next door and she always asks me how my..."
Regan Moore
"They have a nice selection of Americanized Chinese food. They take acceptable Covid-19 measures and wear masks. Best if you take it to go. They take..."
Bob S
"Best Chinese food I have had in a long long while. Not over loaded with sugar, like so many other places. I was shorted 1 large rice. I'm sure an..."
DV Phil
"Best Chinese food on the isle! I get lunch and dinner here once or twice a week. I'm hooked and they have a perfect sanitation score which is huge..."
Erica Anderson
"We ate here tonight and wished we had found this place sooner. Honey chicken wings, hot chicken wings and the beef lo mein were very good and the..."
Marie Langford
"I'll start by saying that I've only had one dish from here. It was the Mixed vegtables with garlic but the flavor was great! Ordered that because I'm..."
Thomas Forman Jr
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