Guidebook for Morehead City
Food Scene
Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar
707 Arendell StI grew up on oysters, and these guys have some of the best around!
Recommending with a caveat: Southern Salt has just about the freshest seafood in Morehead, and a gorgeous view, but the service can be spotty to downright incompetent. They seem to have better service during the day.
18 locals recommend
Southern Salt Seafood Company and Waterfront Restaurant
701 Evans StRecommending with a caveat: Southern Salt has just about the freshest seafood in Morehead, and a gorgeous view, but the service can be spotty to downright incompetent. They seem to have better service during the day.
El's Drive-In
3706 Arendell StIconic drive-in with great shrimpburgers.
This small place is take-out only, but they have a small outdoor seating area. THE BEST old school Eastern North Carolina fried seafood. Be forewarned -- this is in Atlantic NC, not Atlantic Beach. It's 30 miles east of Beaufort, and there's nothing else in the area. Beautiful drive, though.
11 locals recommend
White Point Take-Out
101 Core Sound Loop RdThis small place is take-out only, but they have a small outdoor seating area. THE BEST old school Eastern North Carolina fried seafood. Be forewarned -- this is in Atlantic NC, not Atlantic Beach. It's 30 miles east of Beaufort, and there's nothing else in the area. Beautiful drive, though.
Delicious, inventive seafood. It's always packed, even in the winter, so call ahead for a reservation.
60 locals recommend
Ruddy Duck Tavern
509 Evans StDelicious, inventive seafood. It's always packed, even in the winter, so call ahead for a reservation.
Old-time family restaurant (no alcohol), with an excellent breakfast and some of the best fried oysters in the area.
8 locals recommend
Cox Family Restaurant
4109 Arendell StOld-time family restaurant (no alcohol), with an excellent breakfast and some of the best fried oysters in the area.
Excellent family restaurant (no alcohol). Weekends there will be a line.
26 locals recommend
The Banks Grill
2900 Arendell StExcellent family restaurant (no alcohol). Weekends there will be a line.
Upscale dining in a charming historic home. Excellent wine list. Pricey but worth it.
14 locals recommend
Parrott's On Eleventh
105 S 11th StUpscale dining in a charming historic home. Excellent wine list. Pricey but worth it.
RedFish Grill & Bar
711 Evans StGreat food and great service on the waterfront.
Full Circle Cafe
708 Evans StTiny, intimate restaurant with excellent fusion cuisine.
Easy going restaurant with a nice patio bar and live music.
30 locals recommend
Floyd's 1921 Restaurant, Bar & Catering
400 Bridges StEasy going restaurant with a nice patio bar and live music.
Iconic drive-in in Salter Path. Not my personal favorite of the local seafood drive-ins (prefer El's or White Point), but worth a visit. Warning: Parking lot is tiny and gets horribly overcrowded in the summer.
31 locals recommend
Big Oak Drive-In & Bar-B-Q
1167 Salter Path RdIconic drive-in in Salter Path. Not my personal favorite of the local seafood drive-ins (prefer El's or White Point), but worth a visit. Warning: Parking lot is tiny and gets horribly overcrowded in the summer.
Excellent old-school Italian pizza. If you like Frank's in Raleigh, you will love Luigi's.
Luigi's Pizza
5167 Hwy 70 WExcellent old-school Italian pizza. If you like Frank's in Raleigh, you will love Luigi's.
Upscale dining with stunning views. Sip a drink on the deck and watch horses on carrot island. Pricey but worth it.
49 locals recommend
Front Street Grill
300 Front StUpscale dining with stunning views. Sip a drink on the deck and watch horses on carrot island. Pricey but worth it.
Fantastic steaks and seafood in an unexpected place (strip mall on the way out of town). Great food and service.
6 locals recommend
SoundSide Restaurant
5000 US-70Fantastic steaks and seafood in an unexpected place (strip mall on the way out of town). Great food and service.