Best Island Chicken in Emerald Isle

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Rucker Johns
Rucker Johns
82/100 (3278 ratings)
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Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
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"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..."
Tim Thompson