34° North Bar
Pour your own craft beer from 24 self-serve taps, sip handcrafted cocktails, and unwind on a fire-pit patio with cornhole and occasional live music at this laid-back Cedar Point bar.
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Beachside EI
Beachside Emerald Isle serves frozen drinks and more at Village West, a laid-back stop for cold sips and good company after a day on the sand, open daily for visitors.
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Ben & Jerry’s
Ben & Jerry’s serves hand-scooped ice cream, waffle cones, sundaes, and thick shakes. Try Cherry Garcia or Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, then take your cone for a walk after dinner.
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Boro Low Country Kitchen
Boro Low Country Kitchen is a waterfront restaurant in Swansboro. Order at the walk-up window for a spiced seafood boil with corn, sausage, and potatoes, served on aluminum platters.
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Burrito Shak
Burrito Shak serves made-to-order burritos, bowls, tacos and quesadillas in a laid-back, beach-themed spot. Pick your protein, from carne asada to North Atlantic cod, and finish with chips and salsa.
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Caribsea
Caribsea is a steak and seafood restaurant in Emerald Isle with ocean and sound views. Locally caught fish, beef aged in-house, and cocktails with live music at the rooftop Torpedo Lounge.
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Crystal Coast Brewing Company
Family-owned Crystal Coast Brewing Company makes IPAs, lagers, and fruited goses in Morehead City and pours them at its Atlantic Beach taproom, a stop after a day on the sand.
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Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill serves grilled burgers, crispy chicken strips, hot dogs, and fries, plus Blizzards, shakes, and soft serve. It’s a quick stop for hungry families and groups.
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Giovanni's Brooklyn Bagels
Giovanni’s bakes New York-style bagels on-site and piles them into breakfast sandwiches. Add flavored cream cheese, a pastry or coffee, then take it to the beach. Three Crystal Coast locations.
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il Cigno Italiano
Set in historic downtown Swansboro, il Cigno Italiano offers a sit-down Italian dinner with housemade classics and a wine list that earned a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2026.
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Jersey Mike's Subs
Jersey Mike’s Subs makes hot and cold sub sandwiches with meat and cheese sliced fresh when you order. Get yours “Mike’s Way” with onions, lettuce, tomato, oil, vinegar, and spices.
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Lazzara's Pizza & Subs
Lazzara’s Pizza & Subs in Emerald Isle sells big New York-style slices, calzones, subs, wings, and garlic knots. Five pet-friendly outdoor tables make it an easy post-beach stop for families.
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Mac Daddy's Entertainment Center
Bowling lanes, billiards, and over 4,000 square feet of arcade games fill this Cape Carteret spot. The sports bar and grill serves drinks and full meals, and it’s open late every day.
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Michaelangelo's Pizza & Subs
Michaelangelo’s Pizza & Subs on Emerald Drive serves New York style pizza by the slice, subs, wings, and pasta. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables, with gluten-free crust available.
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Michaelangelo's Pizza & Subs
Michaelangelo’s Pizza & Subs on West B McLean Drive in Cape Carteret, NC serves Sicilian, margherita, and gyro pizza alongside subs. A casual stop for a quick lunch or dinner.
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Michaelangelo's Pizza & Subs
Michaelangelo’s Pizza & Subs serves New York-style pizza by the slice or whole pie, plus subs, calzones, and pasta. Outdoor tables welcome dogs, and a gluten-free crust is also available.
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Michaelangelo's Pizza & Subs
Pizza and sub shop on West Corbett Avenue in Swansboro. Grab a pie or sub for lunch or dinner, or take it back to your rental after a day out.
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Moore's Olde Tyme Barbeque Chicken and Seafood
Moore’s Olde Tyme Barbeque Chicken and Seafood on West Corbett Avenue in Swansboro serves chopped pork barbecue, fresh fried chicken, and seafood, plus hushpuppies and homemade sides with most meals.
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Preston's Corner Bar & Grill
Preston’s Corner Bar & Grill sits on Front Street in downtown Swansboro, serving award-winning clam chowder, fried seafood, and a shrimp burger topped with pimento cheese. Two bars and homemade desserts round it out.
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Promise Land Market
Promise Land Market is a bottle shop, bar and kitchen in downtown Morehead City. Stop in for craft beer, wine, cocktails, charcuterie boards, local North Carolina goods, and live music.
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Rucker Johns Restaurant
A casual family-run Emerald Isle favorite on Emerald Drive, Rucker John’s serves seafood, big burgers, and hush puppies. Grab a seat inside, at the bar, or out on the patio.
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Shark's Den Sports Bar & Grill
Shark’s Den is a sports bar and grill on Emerald Drive. Watch the big game over burgers, wings, seafood, and beer on tap. Kids are welcome, and parking is free.
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Shortway Brewing Company
Shortway Brewing Company is a veteran-family owned taproom on Chatham Street in downtown Newport. Sip a house-brewed ale in the beer garden, bring the dog, and catch a food truck.
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Snapperz of Emerald Isle
Snapperz of Emerald Isle is a casual seafood restaurant and bar on Emerald Drive (Hwy 58). The menu has lightly breaded fried seafood, grilled plates, and steamed oysters in season.
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Stir It Up Coffee Shop
Stir It Up Coffee Shop serves coffee, fruit smoothies, and frappes in Emerald Isle. Grab Brooklyn bagels with cream cheese and settle in on the patio before a beach day.
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Sweet Spot
Sweet Spot on Emerald Drive is a beach-town ice cream parlor with candy and a small gift shop. Lines run long after dark, but they move quickly, and the front rockers are worth a seat.
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Tackle Box Tavern
Tackle Box Tavern is a no-frills beach bar steps from the sand in Atlantic Beach. Grab a cold drink on the patio, bring the dog, and keep cash on hand.
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The Boro Restaurant & Bar
The Boro sits on the downtown Swansboro waterfront with a patio, tapas-style plates, steak burgers, and a full bar. Twelve craft beers on tap, with live music three nights weekly.
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The Emerald Club
The Emerald Club on Emerald Drive is a casual local nightlife spot with live bands on weekends, drinks, and dancing. Come for the music and stay late on the island.
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The Village Market
Locally owned deli on Emerald Drive serving handcrafted sandwiches, including the Mornin’ Reuben. Pick up craft beer, wine and pantry items, then browse gifts and art made by local artisans.
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