Flipperz Family Bar and Grill

Flipperz Family Bar and Grill is a popular spot for the post-beach crowd, thanks to an extensive menu that has fun with all the classic Crystal Coast specialties. Perfect for an easy-going lunch, a family dinner, or...

The Trading Post

Southern hospitality, delicious home cooking, and a stunning atmosphere in the heart of Emerald Isle are all combined at The Trading Post Southern Food & Spirits – one of Emerald Island’s favorite...

4 J's Cafe and Bakery

4 J's Cafe and Bakery offers cheesecakes, pastries, layer cakes, sheet cakes, personal shortcakes, muffins, scones, cookies, brownies, macaroons, biscotti, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cappuccinos, lattes, chai lattes...

4 Corners Diner

After a long night at the oceanfront bars of Atlantic Beach, or before a full day exploring the Crystal Coast shoreline, make a stop at 4 Corners Diner. This hearty and centrally located diner is a local landmark of...

4J’s Cafe And Bake Shop

Treat yourself to a homemade muffin or scone with a dose of coffee, or brighten up any family gathering with a delectable and homemade dessert, with a visit to this bakery that is helmed by an expert baker with decades...

Baker's Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery

There’s a treasure trove of baked goods and tempting menu items to be discovered at Baker's Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery, which is a fresh and inviting destination that’s located in the heart of downtown...

Beaufort Café

Beaufort Café is a super casual and no-frills destination for breakfast fare that is served in fantastically hearty portions, and always tastes fresh and filling. Located along Highway 70 in the heart of...

Beaufort Grocery Company

Beaufort Grocery Company is garnering a big reputation as a little eatery with lots of options and bold, coastal flavors. Located along quiet Queen Street in the downtown area, this all-encompassing restaurant features...

Bebop's Cafe

Settle in for a breakfast or lunch that will satisfy any appetite, or pick up some freshly baked goodies and coffee to go, with a stop at New Bern’s locally famous Bebop's Café. This cute little café...

Boardwalk Café

Tucked away in a collection of waterfront restaurants and shops on Beaufort’s Front Street, Boardwalk Café is a fine option for visitors who like to enjoy a nice rise and shine with an accompanying...

Captain’s Table

Captain’s Table may not be the fanciest dining destination in the Crystal Coast and southern Outer Banks region, but visitors who crave big portions and home cooking will be pleased with the extensive menu and...

Clamdigger Restaurant

Located along the oceanfront inside the Inn at Pine Knoll Shores, the Clamdigger Restaurant is a convenient and popular spot for Crystal Coast vacationers to enjoy a hearty breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The restaurant...

Cox Family Restaurant

Simple no-frills dining meets exceptional southern fare at Cox Family Restaurant – an established and well-loved eatery that’s conveniently found in the heart of Morehead City along central Arendell Street...

Craven Coffee House and Cafe

Enjoy an energizing start to a day of exploring New Bern, or munch on a delicious breakfast or lunch that wills satisfy any appetite, with a visit to the Craven Coffee House and Café. Located along the busy...

Dock House Restaurant

The Dock House Restaurant is arguably more famous for its location that its food. Situated in the very center of Waterfront Downtown Beaufort in an extensive, multi-story historical residence, this sprawling eatery...

Emerald Grill

Emerald Grill is a casual eatery that attracts hungry vacationers with breakfast and lunch fare that’s available all day long. Located in the heart of Emerald Isle, this convenient spot is a solid option for a big...

Front Street Grill

Located on the western edge of waterfront Downtown Beaufort, Front Street Grill is a fine spot for Crystal Coast visitors and Intracoastal mariners to take a break from exploring, and enjoy a drink and a meal with an...

Georgia B’s

Settle in for a bright and cheerful start to the morning with a hearty breakfast or lunch at Georgia B’s This small and colorful restaurant is found on the edge of Downtown Morehead City along Arendell Street, and...

Ghent Sandwich Shop

Settle in for a big southern breakfast or lunch without breaking the bank with a visit to the Ghent Sandwich Shop in New Bern. Featuring a hearty menu that is stocked with southern favorites, this small eatery offers...

IHOP Morehead City

Visitors and locals in the mood for familiar flavors and hearty fare can head to this popular destination that has all of a food fan’s favorite dishes on the menu. Serving breakfast all day long and late into the...

Kitchen on Trent

From sumptuous baked goods to classic and creative sandwiches, there’s a lot to discover and love at the Kitchen on Trent. Located on the edge of the downtown area of New Bern, this enticing destination is a great...

Kountry Kitchen

When it comes to classic southern home cooking, Crystal Coast visitors will find it hard to find a larger selection or a more down-home atmosphere than Morehead City’s Kountry Kitchen. This family restaurant...

Lawson's Landing Café

Visitors who are exploring the many attractions in the heart of historic New Bern can enjoy a convenient and delightfully tasty break with a stop at Lawson's Landing Café. Located adjacent to the famed Tryon...

Oceanana Fishing Pier & Pier House Restaurant

A stop at the Oceanana Fishing Pier, and a stay at the adjacent Oceanana Resort, has been an Atlantic Beach family tradition for more than 60 years. A local icon for anglers and beach-goers alike, Oceanana Fishing Pier...

Our Town Café

This small café and bakery that’s located on the corner of a shopping plaza in the heart of commercial Havelock is a slowed-down breath of fresh air for casual lunch goers. Featuring a wealth of soups...

Resort Grill

Resort Grill, a tropically-adorned breakfast and lunch joint that’s found just off of Fort Macon Road in Atlantic Beach, is a good place for beach-goers to start their day, or for night owls to recoup after a...

Royal James Café

The Royal James Café is a small destination located just off of Downtown Beaufort’s on-the-water Front Street, and is a local institution of sorts. A hang-out spot and restaurant since it was first opened...

Sea Glass Café

Enjoy a hearty meal that has a few unique spins on southern favorites with a visit to the Sea Glass Café. Located in a busy section of New Bern that’s just outside the downtown area, this beloved local spot...

The Banks Grill

Settle in for a big hearty breakfast or a post-beach lunch with a visit to The Banks Grill. Known for classic breakfast and mid-meal staples, this small restaurant with a diner-style menu has a loyal following among...

The Country Biscuit Restaurant

A popular destination for hungry New Bern residents since it first opened in 1978, The Country Biscuit Restaurant is a delicious downtown eatery that serves up big platters of southern fare for breakfast, lunch, and...

The Inn at Pine Knoll Shores

The Inn at Pine Knoll Shoresoffers oceanfront rooms, direct access to the beach, sun, sand, surf and breathtaking views of the Atlantic ocean. Always just a few steps from the ocean. Whether you are here for business...

The Spot

Don’t let the warehouse-style exterior and a secretive location in the midst of inland Beaufort sway you from visiting The Spot. This famed hamburger joint has been a local favorite since first opening in 1950...

The Village Market

The Village Market is a favorite Emerald Isle spot for visitors and locals alike for hearty breakfasts, fresh lunches, and a cool atmosphere that’s perfect for relaxing with one of the eatery’s many...

White Swan Bar-B-Q & Fried Chicken

White Swan Bar-B-Q & Fried Chicken, which straddles the borders of Atlantic Beach and Salter Path, is an easy stop for Atlantic Beach visitors who want to enjoy a quick breakfast, or pick up a hearty meal for a...

Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford Banks. After the tour, you are directed to one of the best shelling beaches in all of North Carolina, where you can spend some time shelling your way down the beach with Cape Lookout Lighthouse off in the distance. Shackleford is well known as one of the best shelling destinations on the East Coast. 

Morehead City Ferry Service

Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown Morehead City along Evans Street, patrons who utilize Morehead City Ferry Service for a cruise or a taxi ride to the outlying barrier islands will be treated to full afternoons of sun and fun along the pristine sand.