Amos Mosquito's Restaurant & Bar

It’s a funny name but the fresh local seafood at Amos Mosquito’s is serious business! Open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday, you can enjoy dinner, sushi, drinks and even karaoke at this restaurant and bar. Start with the house fried potato chips or tuna poke made with sesame-soy marinated tuna. For your entree, enjoy classics like fresh shrimp and grits or Amos’s Famous Meatloaf served with smashed potatoes and green beans. Thursdays are for sushi and karaoke! A large selection of cocktails, sweet treats, and a kids menu make Amos Mosquito’s a must visit in Atlantic Beach. 703 E. Ford Macon Road | 252.247.6222

The Crab's Claw

Enjoy the freshest fish and best view on the island at The Crab’s Claw Restaurant. The oceanfront fine caribbean cuisine restaurant has two full decks for outdoor dining and a full service bar with the best margaritas and mojitos. You can expect fresh, hand selected, locally caught fish when you dine at The Crab’s Claw. Diners can select from a variety of appetizers such as conch fritters served with a warm sweet tropical sunshine sauce or Caribbean curried shrimp. For your entree, enjoy a steamer pot filled with vegetables, sweet corn cobbettes, and your choice of seafood to top like snow crab, king crab, clams, or shrimp. On the entree list, you’ll also find specialities like Caribbean Grouper, Seafood Paella, or Sunshine Salmon or Mahi. If you have seafood on the mind, The Crab’s Claw is the place to be. 201 W. Atlantic Blvd. | 252.726.8222

Beach Tavern Bar and Grill

The local’s favorite hometown sports bar and grill in Atlantic Beach since 1972, Beach Tavern has awesome food, cheap drinks, pool, darts, and it’s family friendly. Watch the game on one of many televisions or enjoy free pool with the purchase of lunch during the week. Homecooked, pub and comfort food is what’s for lunch, dinner, and that late night snack. Appetizers range from the always classic Hot Wings to Ahi Tuna. Enjoy one of the homemade soups: Down East, New England, Manhattan, or Seafood Chowders. Pizza, salads, seafood, burgers, and sandwiches can all be found on the menu. There is something for everyone at the Beach Tavern Bar and Grill. 413 W. Fort Macon Rd. | 252.247.4466

AB Ice Cream

Locally owned and operated, AB Ice Cream Shoppe has everything to satisfy your sweet cravings. Choose from 40 flavors of hand-dipped Hershey’s Ice Cream Saltwater Taffy, Nostalgic Candies, or freshly made Cream and Butter Fudge made fresh. You’ll also find milkshakes, sundaes, iced coffees, and frappes on the delicious menu. The options are endless from a double scoop of cotton candy ice cream to an Island Favorite like the AB Island Style Sundae. Open 7 days a week, AB Ice Cream and Candy Shoppe will serve you some of the coolest treats on the beach. 1010 W. Fort Macon Rd. | 252.648.8324