Food scene
Gaffer's
9106-A Coast Guard RoadA good vibe. Outside dining and bar service
The Growler Bar Emerald Isle
200 Mallard DrNice place to enjoy a beer.
Nice restaurant...a slight bit more upscale though dress is still casual.
63 locals recommend
Caribsea
8921 Crew DrNice restaurant...a slight bit more upscale though dress is still casual.
Off island....about 10min ride to Swansboro, but one of our favorite restaurants for the past 15 years or so. I always get the House Grouper....tough to beat.
19 locals recommend
Riverside Steak & Seafood
506 W Corbett AveOff island....about 10min ride to Swansboro, but one of our favorite restaurants for the past 15 years or so. I always get the House Grouper....tough to beat.
Great little spot (in a strip mall) for Greek food. 10 minutes from the island. Cafeteria style (order at the counter and sit). Although it is not on the menu, ask for the Pastitsio. If they have it, it's great.
10 locals recommend
Olea Mediterranean Kitchen
674 W Corbett AveGreat little spot (in a strip mall) for Greek food. 10 minutes from the island. Cafeteria style (order at the counter and sit). Although it is not on the menu, ask for the Pastitsio. If they have it, it's great.
If you want basic seafood served in a no frills setting on the inter- coastal waterway, this is your place. A 15 minute drive east on the island.
36 locals recommend
The Crab Shack
146 Shore DrIf you want basic seafood served in a no frills setting on the inter- coastal waterway, this is your place. A 15 minute drive east on the island.
As close to good NYC pizza as you're going to get here......really good!
38 locals recommend
Lazzara's Pizza & Subs
9104 Coast Guard RdAs close to good NYC pizza as you're going to get here......really good!
A great grocery store; very pleasant employees and a super sub sandwich bar.
26 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Egret Landing
8800 Crew DrA great grocery store; very pleasant employees and a super sub sandwich bar.
Sightseeing
Bowling, Go Carts, Video Games, Mini Golf,Golf Driving Range, a new "Sky Trail".....they have it all.
12 locals recommend
Golfin' Dolphin
134 Golfin Dolphin DrBowling, Go Carts, Video Games, Mini Golf,Golf Driving Range, a new "Sky Trail".....they have it all.
Hot Wax Surf and Paddle Sports
200 Mallard DrGreat place to rent surfboards and kayaks
Pedego Electric Bikes Emerald Isle
8002 Emerald DrRent an electric bike; a blast!
Hwy 58 Bicycles of Emerald Isle
1785 North Carolina Highway 58Great place to rent a bicycle and enjoy our extensive bike path