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Atlantic Beach
Beaufort
Down East
Morehead City
New Bern




 

 

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ATLANTIC BEACH

 
McCurdy's on Moonlight Bay
Atlantic Beach Causeway
Atlantic Beach
252-808-3663

 

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Milazzo Classic Italian Restaurant
2710 West Fort Macon Road
Atlantic Beach
252-240-1155

 

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White Swan Barbecue
& Fried Chicken

2500-A West Fort Macon Road
Atlantic Beach
252-726-6907

 

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Our family recipes will keep you coming back for more!



BEAUFORT

 
Aqua Restaurant
114 Middle Lane
Beaufort
252-728-7777

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Blue Moon Bistro
119 Queen Street
Beaufort
252-728-5800
 

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Casual Dining in a fine Historic Setting in the Heart of Downtown Beaufort.


Net House Restaurant
133 Turner Street
Beaufort
252-728-2002
 

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Loud friendly conversations surround you at the home of the original lightly battered seafood.  Delicately steamed, panned in butter, and broiled seafood are also local favorites. The Key Lime Pie gives your meal a creamy, tart perfect finish. The Nethouse has been welcoming the Seafood-hungry for twenty-five years.
 

The Sandbar Restaurant
232 W. Beaufort Road
Beaufort
252-504-7263

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The Sandbar Restaurant (upstairs at Town Creek Marina) offers spectacular views of the Intracoastal Waterway and Beaufort Channel. The rustic beauty of the natural surroundings provides an elegant setting for candlelight dining or a relaxed conversation around the sculpted railings. Clarita’s Tiki Bar offers live entertainment Wed - Sun evenings.


Sharpies Grill & Bar
521 Front Street
Beaufort
252-838-0101

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Sharpies is Beaufort’s newest fine dining restaurant and bar, located on the historic waterfront. We feature certified black angus beef, fresh local seafood, housemade pastas and desserts. Our full bar features specialty drinks and an unusual selection of wines chosen from small domestic and international wineries.  Reservations recommended.



DOWN EAST

 

N.C. Hwy. 12 at the ferry terminal
Cedar Island 
252-225-4861

 

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The Driftwood.....Fresh, local seafood cooked perfectly,  marvelous salad bar, pasta dishes, homemade soups.  If not seafood, try our chicken, pork or beef dishes. We even have Veggie Burgers! All this with a spectacular view of the water from the portholes!  Lunch and dinner.  Daily specials in season.
 


MOREHEAD CITY

 

Café Zito
105 South 11th Street
Morehead City
252-726-6676

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Offering fresh local seafood, beef and other local products exquisitely prepared as creative Mediterranean cuisine. Including a variety of vegetarian dishes, homemade pasta and homemade desserts. Spanish tapas style dining available on specific nights. Located downtown in a beautiful historic home, enjoy dining inside or on the porch.


New Dawn Family Restaurant
3010 Arendell Street
Morehead City
252-726-7472

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Quality food, reasonable prices and ample servings. One mile from Atlantic Beach. Two miles to many attractions and easy to find. Next door to Comfort Inn. Open at 6AM until - Breakfast all day - lunch 11:30 daily - Dinners and Pizzas Thursday- Saturday 4-9pm. Family Friendly!
 


NEW BERN

 

Harvey Mansion Historic Inn & Restaurant
221 South Front Street
New Bern

252-635-3232

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Our comfortable atmosphere, historic surrounding, and luxurious rooms are guaranteed to make this a highlight of your New Bern experience. Our award winning Chef and attentive staff ensure that every meal is a celebration at the Harvey Mansion. We look forward to welcoming you.