Restaurants in Morehead City, NC

Morehead City, NC, has a wide variety of restaurants. If you want to experience the history of Morehead City overlooking the water, visit Sanitary Fish Market which has been serving customers for 75 years. Stroll along the waterfront to another favorite restaurant where locals gather at the Ruddy Duck Tavern. Park your car under the spreading live oak trees at El’s Drive-in near Carteret Health Care and the Carteret Community College and have a lip-smacking shrimp burger delivered right to your car window. Morehead City is home to a long list of well-known fast-food restaurants, but don’t be afraid to try one of these unique restaurants and many others which support local fishermen and farmers.

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909 Arendell Street
Morehead, NC 28557
(252) 222-3272
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Akai Hana offers traditional Japanese cuisine in a family-friendly relaxed atmosphere. For lunch from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM Monday through Saturday try a sushi burrito, a hand-held sushi wrap, in a middle or large size in many varieties. For dinner, Monday through Friday from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, there...more about Akai Hana Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar

2900 Arendall Street Suite #3
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 499-9044
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The Banks Grill is a popular locally-owned and operated breakfast and lunch restaurant located beside Lowe's Foods in the Morehead Plaza Shopping Center. Every day of the week you can find a hot plate of biscuits made from scratch, enormous gooey, sticky cinnamon rolls, everything-but-the-kitchen-sink omelets and more. Their lunch menu is...more about The Banks Grill

  
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515 Arendell St.
Morehead City, NC
(252) 726-7800
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Beach Bumz Pub & Pizzeria is a fun, casual spot with a low-key, coastal decor. Located at the corner of Sixth and Arendell streets, it's not far from the waterfront and is a favorite stop for specialty and build-your-own pizzas. Beach Bumz also offers paninis, burgers, subs, calzones, pasta and more....more about Beach Bumz Pub & Pizzeria

  
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4031 Arendell St.
Morehead City, NC
(252) 247-2777
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Bistro-By-the-Sea Restaurant and Private Banquets, or as locals call it - The Bistro - is a favorite for both food and hospitality. Regulars love the friendly service, excellent cuisine and distinctive presentations at The Bistro. There is a piano bar with live entertainment on most weekends. Enjoy a variety of dinner...more about Bistro-By-the-Sea

  
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303 College Circle
Morehead City, NC 28557
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Promoting local seafood direct from Carteret County fishermen, this program aims to sustain the livelihood and heritage of the Carteret County fishing industry through public marketing and education. Look for the Carteret Catch logo at local retailers and on local restaurant menus as an indication of the freshest seafood. ...more about Carteret Catch

  
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913 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC
(252) 773-4218
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On the corner of 10th Street and Arendell in Morehead City, Casa San Carlo is open for lunch and dinner. You can count on a menu full of the freshest vegetables, prime cuts of meat, fresh seafood, and homemade bread. Their menu includes both favorite and unique Italian entrees. They are...more about Casa San Carlo

  
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4650-C Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 648-8300
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Circa 81 is a popular local restaurant with an award-winning chef. Lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch menus all feature fresh,  farm-and-sea-to-table ingredients. The specialties include tapas (a small plate or appetizer typically served with wine or beer), cheese & charcuterie, and large plate entrees such as Duck Breast, Beef Should Tenderloin, and Grilled...more about Circa 81 Tapas and Cocktaileria

  
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400 Bridges St.
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 727-1921
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Open Tuesday through Sunday, Floyd's 1921 offers creative and tasteful lunch and dinner items. Located in the historic Joseph C. Long House, it's easy to feel right at home in the cozy setting. The lunch menu offers salads, sandwiches and old Southern fixins', as they say, such as High Cotton Crab Cakes,...more about Floyd's 1921 Restaurant & Bar

  
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708 Evans Street
Big Rock Landing
Morehead City, NC
(252) 773-0703
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Full Circle Cafe serves more than just wood-fired brick-oven pizza. Their menu includes unique appetizers like edamame pods or steamed port dumplings with tamari-ginger dipping sauce. The local seafood is tasty and masterfully prepared. Try the local shrimp scampi with fresh tomato, prosciutto ham, scallion, basil, with linguine. The chef could...more about Full Circle Cafe

  
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1012 Arendall Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 240-2800
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The Infusion Cafe is remarkable and many faceted. Here you will find a tea room where with a 24-hour reservation you may be served a formal tea - a three-tiered server with a choice of teas from their wide selection. The Infusion Cafe is also a coffee house with acoustic music...more about The Infusion Cafe

  
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5380 U.S. Hwy. 70, Unit 1
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 240-0046
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Kountry Kitchen offers full breakfast, lunch and dinner menus and is sure to please with new dishes as well as long-time favorites. Kick off the day with a breakfast of eggs, homemade biscuits, grits, waffles, hot cakes and meats. You can even get sausage gravy and fried bologna here. The lunch/dinner...more about Kountry Kitchen

  
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Fresh hand-tossed NY style pizzas and a variety of favorite Italian dishes are what keep the locals returning to Michaelangelo's. Ask about the all-you-can-eat-pizza offer and other dine-in specials. They also make your favorite sub sandwich with the freshest ingredients, Calzones, Stromboli, and even cheeseburgers and hot dogs. There are several...more about Michaelangelo's Pizza

  
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105 S 7th Street
Morehead City, NC
(252) 499-9150
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This popular local restaurant offers a stunning view of boats on the waterfront paired with fresh seafood, a menu with dishes from around the world, and live music. It's an ideal combination. They specialize in rum, tequila, and a selection of beer. They serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks. Off the Hook...more about Off the Hook

  
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109 South 6th Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 622-4376
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The Ordinary restaurant serves American classics with a Southern and Low-country cuisine for lunch and dinner. Located on the Morehead City Waterfront, this is an ideal place to meet friends and enjoy outstanding food. At the 2018 Annual Bites and Blues, The Ordinary won People's Choice Bite of the Nite. They...more about The Ordinary

  
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105 S 11th St
Morehead City, NC
(252) 773-0534
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This fine dining eatery is housed in a Morehead City historic building two blocks from the downtown waterfront. Enjoy quality dishes made to your specific order from fresh, local seafood to Certified Angus Beef. Both the outstanding food and the relaxed enjoyable atmosphere keep locals and tourist coming back for more....more about Parrott's on 11th

  
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909 B Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC
(252) 222-0422
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Relax, eat, sip, and enjoy this casual dining spot in downtown Morehead City. They are a bottle shop, a gourmet market, and a locally owned and operated friendly place to bring family and friends.  They specialize in local and North Carolina products and offer fine wine, craft beer, and craft cocktails. Enjoy...more about Promise Land Market

  
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711 Evans Street
Morehead City, NC
(252) 648-8269
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On the Morehead City waterfront in the shadow of the Big Rock 17-foot tall bronze statue of a blue marlin, Red Fish Grill is the ideal restaurant to serve up tasty dishes from the sea. Their menu includes Fresh Grouper with Scallops wrapped in bacon, Blackened Wahoo served with wild rice...more about Red Fish Grill

  
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509 Evans St.
Morehead City, NC
(252) 726-7500
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So popular with the locals that it stays busy all year round, The Ruddy Duck offers casual dining on the beautiful Morehead City waterfront. Serving the freshest foods from sauces and dressings, to fish right out of the boat, is the priority of the chef here. Besides the memorable appetizers, Ruddy...more about Ruddy Duck Tavern

  
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501 Evans St.
Morehead City, NC
(252) 247-3111
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The Sanitary is a landmark on the Morehead City waterfront. In 1938 Ted Garner and Tony Seamon, both now deceased, opened a waterfront seafood market in a building rented for $5.50 per week. The name Sanitary Fish Market was chosen by the partners to project their compliance with sanitary seafood handling....more about Sanitary Fish Market & Restaurant

  
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3710 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 240-1313
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At Snapperz a bucket of freshly steamed oysters, clams, crab or shrimp awaits you at the curved steam bar. A selection of Snappetizers includes an Insider favorite, the Seaweed Basket - thinly shaved breaded onions served with a spicy sauce.  The menu includes  a variety of sandwiches, burgers, and dinners from under the sea and...more about Snapperz Grill & Steam Bar

  
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5000 Highway 70 West
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 648-8298
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A local favorite, Soundside Steak offers a wide variety of seafood dishes as well steak. Chef Kris Dykeman uses local ingredients for a light but filling meal. They use certified Angus Beef, FreeBird chicken which is organic and antibiotic-free, produce comes from Creekside Product an organic farm, and seafood comes from the...more about Soundside Steak Restaurant

  
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701 Evans Street
Morehead City, NC
(252) 499-9528
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Located in downtown Morehead City in the building old timers remember as Captain Bill's Restaurant, the Southern Salt Seafood Company and Waterfront Restaurant promises to serve the freshest seafood in town. From the boat to the cutting board to the grill and onto your plate, the seafood is seasoned and served...more about Southern Salt Seafood Co.

  
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4426 suite 9 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 222-3500
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The Thai Sticky Rice restaurant offers fresh foods prepared by Thai chefs, offering you a taste of Thailand in Carteret County. From the appetizers, soups, noodle dishes, a variety of rice dishes, curry dishes, stir fry dishes, fresh local seafood dishes to the salads and kids meals, there is something for everyone.  The...more about Thai Sticky Rice

  
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709 Arendell St
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 773-0641
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With 30 craft beers on tap and a full lunch and dinner, Tight Lines Pub & Brewery Co. is a popular place to be in downtown Morehead City. Their menu features southern cuisine and fresh local seafood. The outdoor beer garden has live music every third Saturday from April through October. Sip...more about Tight Lines Pub & Brewery Co.

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