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Where to eat Pub food in Emerald Isle: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Find out what Pub restaurants to try in Emerald Isle. Located about a 2 ½-hours drive from the state capital of Raleigh, this welcoming strand of coastline is the perfect blend of solitude and activities. Emerald Island is by no means desolate. There are plenty of funky shops that sell traditional beach trinkets, including T-shirts, toys and water toys for the entire family. If it’s outdoor activities you want, you will find plenty of opportunities for swimming, fishing, surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, boating, sailing and more. Kids love flying kites along these sandy white beaches. You can also enjoy a plethora of sightseeing, shopping, golf and other fun activities.
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9. Riptidez Bar & Grill
Reviewed By XLsDADDY
Came here just to have a couple drinks and a bite to eat..... Small local kind of neighborhood bar. Friendly staff, fun bartendar, and just a fun place to burn some time. Food was delicious... we had the wings which were great with all types of sauces on the side to dip.Da Cheese State is now official in NC.... We will be back to check on our WI chalk drawing.... SHELEN!
8. Rookies
Reviewed By Ronald S
The restaurant was not very busy for breakfast. It took 30 minutes for and egg omelet and toast. The toast was almost a crouton and over done. The bacon that is purchased here is terrible. No cook can fix this bacon. The service was spotty and the waitress is not a people person. Will not be back as there are too many better options.
7. Swansboro Yacht Club
Overall Ratings
4 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By Samp H
We could not wait to visit this famous "dive bar" located in Swansboro. Only one other table was there on the night we visited, but with the strong breeze blowing and the $1.50 draft beer special, conditions seemed perfect. Soon we were the only table being served. Our first round of beers were...well...not cold. But we overlooked that and proceeded to order dinner and another round. The food came but the beers didn't. Seems like much more was going on than it appeared as our server was mostly absent. She was nice when we saw her. The cocktail sauce was about as tasteless as some of those you buy in a bottle at the grocery store. But the shrimp were good. My sister had the flounder and really enjoyed it. My fish tacos came with a "pico sauce" which was essentially onions and tomatoes and not much else. So, pass on those if you visit. But aside from the warm beer and the really bad music provided by the one dollar per song jukebox, I can see how the locals love this place. But being a local may be the key here.
6. Church Street Irish Pub & Deli
Overall Ratings
4 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By jimedd2015
We stopped here for lunch a few weeks ago. We just happened to be in town helping with disaster relief from Hurricane Florida. My wife had the pimento sandwich and loved it. I really enjoyed the special sandwich of the day. So the food here is tremendous, and the service is A+. We met the owner, Marty, and were impressed with his heart to serve and provide great meals at a fair price. If we lived closer, this would be our go-to restaurant for good food.
Where to eat Seafood food in Emerald Isle: The Best Restaurants and Bars
5. Harrikas Brew Haus
Overall Ratings
5 based on 53 reviews
Harrikaâs is transitioning into a Blog Ecommerce Site. 911 Cedar Point Blvd will soon be called The Treehouse.
Reviewed By XLsDADDY
Just so happend to get a hotel next to this amazing craft beer bar. On this particular night they were celebrating thier 10th year anniversary. They had live music which was really cool out back. They offerd like 20 different craft beers to choose from on tab. Also inside the bar they sold hundreds of different beers. I really enjoyed looking through them all as they had them all seperated in catagories styles. You are allowed to purchase singles or make up 6 packs. Friendly staff, cool venue, and so much more. I would say stop here to lurchase some good craft beers if you are passing by this area.
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4. Anchor Drafthouse & Pizzeria
Overall Ratings
3 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Curtis W
Great pizza and beer selection. It's the best pizza on the island. Others suggest Michaelangelo's, and if you want giant mall-style pizza, go there or Lazara's. But, if cheap mall-style pizza or Domino's isn't your style, go here instead. Great atmosphere, great food, great beer.
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3. Surf's Up Bar And Grill
Overall Ratings
3 based on 64 reviews
Fun and friendly beach atmosphere were you can come as you are enjoy delicious food and cold drinks. We are at the beach so don't expect fine dining just great quality tasting food and serving staff.
Reviewed By Ronald S
As a restaurant this place is not competitive with other restaurants in the area per price and quality. The maui maui was okay but the broccoli was under cooked and the potato was bought junk. The salad was pretty much white stalk iceberg lettuce. The portions are not large and it is pretty noisy. The waitress was fine and the time to table was fine. However, I can get a much better meal at several other venues at this price.
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2. Rucker Johns, Emerald Isle Nc
Overall Ratings
4 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Stafford_13
Staff was friendly and efficient. Good variety in menu and beers. Food was just OK. Few fresh, local seafood selections. Grilled shrimp was wrapped with bacon, flavorful, but dry and probably previously frozen. Wild rice side dish was regular rice mixed in with a few grains of wild rice. An Italian pasta dish with shrimp arrived lukewarm. Not a good place for seafood.
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1. Shark's Den Sports Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By JoPark
We left Rucker Johns because they could not accommodate ten people at one table. We were greeted at the door by a friendly hostess and quickly seated at a table for ten. Our waiter was very helpful and attentive. We had appetizers- nachos (hot), pretzels and fried pickles. Each of us had a different dish. My husband had a tuna sandwich rare, it was great. I had a crab cake sandwich - rather disappointing- one side was burned. Everyone seemed happy with their food. We stayed late, but the staff remained friendly and we were not rushed. It was a happy Family get together.
