Restaurants

Whether you are looking for fast food, a gourmet meal, sit-down dining, local seafood or a combination, several outstanding restaurants are available in Emerald Isle, N.C.

Ballyhoo's Island Sports Grill serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a casual, fun atmosphere. This sports-themed restaurant is popular with locals and visitors. Lunch favorites include the 8-ounce certified Angus cheeseburger, along with shrimp burgers, pizzas and a variety of sandwiches. You can also enjoy soups, salads and great desserts. The...read more

Among the coffee aroma at Beans and Screens you will find delicious baked breads and other items.  Stop by for fresh bakery goods everyday during the in-season and on weekends during the winter months.

El Zarape offers tasty Mexican food at affordable prices. From enchiladas and tacos to shrimp burritos and an array of house specialties, El Zarape brings the taste of Mexico to the old South. There are so many good things to choose from, it's hard to recommend just one. A couple of...read more

For fine dining Kathryn's Bistro is the place to celebrate any special occasion. This family-owned restaurant offers high quality seafood and selections of Certified Angus Beef. When you taste Kathryn's Maryland-style Crab Cakes or their Carolina Classic shrimp and grits, you will be returning for their nightly specials. The martini bar offers thirty different...read more

Bring the whole family to RuckerJohns to enjoy great food in a casual, contemporary atmosphere. Dinner entrees, prepared to order, include fresh seafood, pasta, barbecue shrimp, ribs, steaks, chicken and pork chops. Favorite appetizers include fried calamari, hot crab dip and chicken wings. For lunch, try the grilled Cajun chicken salad,...read more