Restaurants
Emerald Isle has a few restaurants in town. They range from fast food cuisine to some of the finest dining to be had on the Crystal Coast. Everything from seafood and wine to burgers and beers can be found here.
The dining in Emerald Isle runs the gamut. We have sports bars that you couldn’t miss a game in if you tried. There are restaurants that your children won’t want to leave. There’s one that even has a full time pastry chef. Besides who wants to cook on their vacation? So give one of these fine establishments a call and see if they have something to satisfy your hunger….I’m sure they can!
Ballyhoos Island Sports Grill
142 B Fairview Drive
252-354-9397
Ballyhoos is the place for sports games. Drink specials all the time and plenty of big screen TVs. Catch the next game at Ballyhoos. This favorite Emerald Isle restaurant is a sure bet.
Chowdaheads
7801 Emerald Drive
252-354-3700
Chowdaheads is a great place for lunch or dinner. They have some really great cuisine that is sure to satisfy your hunger.
Coastal Mart, Inc
7902 Emerald Drive, PO Box 4277
252-354-4468
Pizza Inn is here as well. They also have some excellent lunch specials that are perfect if you need to eat and run or eat and surf 
Dairy Queen of Emerald Isle
8307 Emerald Drive
252-354-9024
I’m sure you’ve been to a Dairy Queen. Hot eats….Cool Treats!
Flip Flops at Emerald Isle Mini Mart
3305 Emerald Drive,
252-354-3446
Flip flops has it all! Gas, Cigarettes, beer, gifts, and food. Great lunch specials here, but get ‘em before the locals do.
Flipperz Family Bar & Grill
401 Wild Cherry Lane
252-354-7775
Locally owned and operated by some of the nicest people I’ve met on the Crystal Coast. There dining is second to none. This is another one of the favorite Emerald Isle restaurants with the locals. You won’t be disappointed with this place.
Portofino Ristorante
9106 Coast Guard Rd
252-354-8111
Portofino’s has some good food and a great atmosphere.
Jordan’s House of Seafood
8106 Emerald Drive
252-354-5722
Another time tested Emerald Isle restaurant. This place has a loyal patronage. The summer you will see people gladly waiting their turn to get into Jordan’s.
Kathryn’s Bistro and Martini Bar
8002 Emerald Drive
252-354-6200
Probably the tastiest cuisine on the entire Crystal Coast. Hands down the finest restaurant in town.
Rucker Johns
PO Box 4460
252-354-5700
Rucker’s always reminds me of an Applebees but a little better. A popular place with the visitors to Emerald Isle.