EI Guidebook
Food scene
Great seafood with dining on the water and shared space at the Bogue Inlet Pier. Take a walk on the pier or soak in the beach views while you wait on your food!
30 locals recommend
Surf's Up Grill & Bar
102 Bogue Inlet DrGreat seafood with dining on the water and shared space at the Bogue Inlet Pier. Take a walk on the pier or soak in the beach views while you wait on your food!
Caribsea
8921 Crew DrUpscale seafood restaurant with great views of the island
Locally run beach spot with great breakfast and brunch. Great place to have a Bloody Mary!
43 locals recommend
The Java Post
207 WB McLean DrLocally run beach spot with great breakfast and brunch. Great place to have a Bloody Mary!
Snapperz of Emerald Isle
8106 Emerald DrAffordable seafood. Casual atmosphere.
Fish Hut Grill
301 Mangrove DrAffordable seafood. Casual atmosphere.
Flipperz Family Bar & Grill
311 Mangrove DrSteak and seafood with island theme
Great shrimp burgers! Check location as the truck has two different locations depending on the day of week.
8 locals recommend
Captains Kitchen Food Truck
1502 Salter Path RoadGreat shrimp burgers! Check location as the truck has two different locations depending on the day of week.
Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill
140 Fairview DrGreat mexican food
Great breakfast, lunch spot with small shop for souvenirs with indoor/outdoor seating.
43 locals recommend
The Village Market
7802 Emerald DrGreat breakfast, lunch spot with small shop for souvenirs with indoor/outdoor seating.
Kathryn's Bistro & Martini Bar
8002 Emerald DrWe've never eaten here but hear its good!
Lazzara's Pizza & Subs
9104 Coast Guard RdBest pizza on the island. Next would be Michaelango's
Giovanni's Brooklyn Bagels
8700 Reed DrGreat bagel spot
Fun for All Ages
Modern arcade with virtual reality, 4D, games, bowling, sports bar and pool tables. The property also has go-karts, batting cages, driving range, ropes course and mini putt-putt
66 locals recommend
Mac Daddy's
130 Golfin Dolphin DrModern arcade with virtual reality, 4D, games, bowling, sports bar and pool tables. The property also has go-karts, batting cages, driving range, ropes course and mini putt-putt
Brand new park just down the street from our house. Great for kids.
Senator Jean Preston Memorial Park
6813 Canal DrBrand new park just down the street from our house. Great for kids.
Blue Heron Park
7500 Emerald DrAnother park
Affordable waterpark for kids of all ages. Not bad for adults either.
63 locals recommend
Salty Pirate Waterpark
8915 Reed DrAffordable waterpark for kids of all ages. Not bad for adults either.
Emerald Forest Mini-Golf
8720 Reed DrEmerald Plantation Cinema
8700 Emerald DrCatch a movie if its raining
Fun World Motorsports
9102 Coast Guard RdGo Kart track on the island
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
1 Roosevelt BlvdWorth the Drive
Best spot on the water and worth the drive. Great atmosphere, food and service! Live music on Wed and Sat nights with outdoor seating.
25 locals recommend
The Boro Restaurant & Bar
109 Front StBest spot on the water and worth the drive. Great atmosphere, food and service! Live music on Wed and Sat nights with outdoor seating.
Saltwater Grill
99 W Church StGreat food and awesome views of the waterfront while you eat
Historic downtown Swansboro has 3 blocks packed with restaurants, shops and live music. Go early for a meal, get on the wait list and then shop, walk or sit around the waterfont. Beautiful area! Best restaurants are Boros and Saltwater.
74 locals recommend
Swansboro
Historic downtown Swansboro has 3 blocks packed with restaurants, shops and live music. Go early for a meal, get on the wait list and then shop, walk or sit around the waterfont. Beautiful area! Best restaurants are Boros and Saltwater.
No better way to describe this place than Willy Wonka's store front... It's insane how many different types of candy they have... the fudge is amazing!
Candy Edventure
640 W Church StNo better way to describe this place than Willy Wonka's store front... It's insane how many different types of candy they have... the fudge is amazing!
Rentals & Charters
Crystal Coast Boat Charters and Rentals
6800 Emerald DrEmerald Isle Adventures Fishing & Boat Rentals
6800 Marina DrIsland Water Sports Rentals
1960 Salter Path RdSwansboro Paddle Boarding and Kayaking
108 W Corbett AvePogies Fishing Center
114 E Corbett AveLibations & Music
Casual spot with a great beer selection, outdoor seating and shuffleboard tables
33 locals recommend
The Growler Bar Emerald Isle
200 Mallard DrCasual spot with a great beer selection, outdoor seating and shuffleboard tables
Bake Bottle & Brew
147 Front StCool spot on the water for drinks and music
City advice
Don't miss
Live Music Venues
Check Facebook or their website for event schedules:
Gaffers
Emerald Isle Club
The Boro
Saltwater
Growlers
The Village Market
The Trading Post
Don't miss
Gaffers
Great seafood and great people with live bands! We know the owners Jason (Red) and Ashley Harrell so tell them Phil and Sarah Dixon sent you if you get a chance to meet them.