The Best Restaurants Here in Morehead City, NC
Looking to relocate to Morehead City? Making a checklist of important needs, wants, make-its, and break-its? Your top five most likely includes, schools, weather, safety, employment, and restaurants! Rest assured, Morehead City has you covered when it comes to your appetite. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, after dinner drinks and dessert, there is something for every taste.
If you’re thinking of moving to or even just visiting Morehead City, you must love seafood! As a port town that occupies a peninsula bordered by Bogue Sound and Newport River and just a couple miles from the Atlantic Ocean, freshwater delicacies are plenty. Read on below for a list of the best restaurants in Morehead City!
SoundSide Restaurant
Locally-owned with a friendly atmosphere and convenient location, SoundSide Restaurant is a top Morehead City destination for seafood and steak alike. Open for both lunch and dinner, SouthSide uses quality ingredients purchased locally. Try one of the coastal favorites like Oysters Rockefeller or the Ahi Tuna, and wash it down with one of their delicious cocktails or craft brews.
5000 Highway 70 West | 252.648.8298
Ruddy Duck Tavern
Located in the heart of Downtown Morehead City with a beautiful waterfront view, Ruddy Duck Tavern is the perfect combination of coastal and pub. The restaurant uses local and organic products to make finger-licking, crowd-pleasing appetizers and entrees like the Clam Linguini and the West Indies Yellowfin Tuna sandwich.
509 Evans Street | 252.726.7500
Not much hits the spot other than good ole’ southern cuisine! Morehead City boasts the charm, manners, and tastiness of the sweet and sassy south.
The Bank's Grill
If you’re looking for a generous breakfast or a post beach snack, head on over to The Bank’s Grill where business is hopping with locals and vacationers alike. Patrons leave feeling full and satisfied every time because of plates piled high with eggs, home fries, grits, and their famous XXL biscuit. Don’t forget to try the “Soon-to-be-Famous” Jumbo Cinnamon Roll if your belly allows!
2900 Arendell Street Suite #1 | 252.499.9044
When you’re tired from the sun and long day at the beach, pizza is what’s for dinner (or lunch)!
Luigi's Pizza
Satisfy pizza cravings for the whole gang with a gigantic pie from Luigi’s Pizza! The New York-style pizza is well-known among locals and available in three huge sizes - 16”, 18” and 20”. Take your pick of toppings ranging from fresh garlic to salami or try one of Luigi’s speciality pizzas like the Brusceita Pizza.
5167 Hwy 70 W Ste 120 | 252.240.3125
No Name Pizza and Subs
It’s so “indescribably delicious” they don’t need a name! A highly recommended eatery for locals and vacationers for the past 37 years, No Name Pizza and Subs has a large selection of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, subs, burgers, and of course pizza. Create your own or try one of their gourmet pizzas like the Greek, Mediterranean Shrimp, or Eggplant pizza.
5218 Hwy 70 W Ste B | 252.773.0654
No trip to the beach is complete without dessert! Cool down with a double scoop or savor a delicious cupcake while taking an evening stroll.
HappyCakes Cupcakery
As a nationally known, Cupcake Wars-winning bakery, HappyCakes Cupcakery is an absolute must when in Morehead City. Serving giant cookies, cakes, coffee, and of course cupcakes, HappyCakes uses NO food coloring, NO artificial flavors, and serves NO day-old cupcakes, ever. With a cupcake flavor for every taste, their schedule includes flavors like Drumstick, Key Lime Pie, and Sweet Potato.
278-A Hwy 24 | 252.773.0160
Happy Cow Ice Cream
Cool off with a hand dipped cone, milkshake, smoothie, iced coffee, or lemonade at Happy Cow. Locally-owned and operated, Happy Cow is a no-frills stop that will give you all of the happiness and sweet fulfillness that you need.
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Ready to move to Morhead and work your way through this list one by one? Contact your local Morehead City real estate agents at Bradberry Garner Real Estate! We can’t wait to help your find your home in Morehead.
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