Restaurants in Swansboro/Cape Carteret, NC

Swansboro, NC, offers restaurants with a stunning view of the sunset on the water like the Icehouse Waterfront Restaurant, the White Oak River bistro, and the Saltwater Grill where you have the option to dine inside, outside, or even on the dock.  A cozy place to grab a tasty sandwich, gourmet coffee, or an irresistible dessert is the Irish Pub and Deli where the murals on the walls and paintings on the tables make for an unforgettable atmosphere and the personalized beer mug rack tell a story of hometown welcome. Yana’s Restaurant is full of delicious breakfast and lunch dishes and memorabilia from the 1950’s - a favorite with the locals and tourists where a life size model of Elvis stands at the door.

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Swansboro Restaurants

918 W Corbett Ave
Swansboro, NC 28584
(910) 325-7873

This new restaurant in Swansboro, NC, is open 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday. Their menu includes Noodle & Rice, Hibachi Entrees, Soup, Salad, and Kitchen Dinner (choose from Teriyaki, Katsu, and Tempura). Enjoy a bento box or a...more about Bamboo Asian House

  
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1000 W. B. McLean Drive
Cape Carteret, NC 28584
(252) 764-0304

The locals swarm here and the tourist don't want to go home after tasting the homemade breakfast and lunch dishes served at The Carteret Cafe. An Insider favorite is the fruit fritters made with fresh seasonal fruit. Breakfast is served all day during their hours from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The only...more about The Carteret Cafe

  
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105 Church St.
Swansboro, NC
(910) 326-7572

Tucked away on the historic Swansboro waterfront, Church Street Coffee, Deli and Irish Pub began as the first coffee shop in the area, expanded to a deli in 1997, and further expanded to include a pub in 2005. It offers lighter fare with quality Boar's Head meats and cheeses and has...more about Church Street Inn, Irish Pub and Deli

  
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103 Moore Street
Swansboro, NC
(910) 325-0501

Whether you request outside seating on the Swansboro waterfront or a view of the White Oak River Basin from inside the cozy restaurant, the entrees offered by this local favorite family-run business since 2005 are unforgettable. The chef is committed to serving fresh local seafood and produce, all-natural chicken, and all-natural certified...more about Icehouse Waterfront Restaurant

  
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129 Philips Loop Road
Swansboro, NC
(910) 325-7114

Once you find Jordan's Smokehouse & Seafood, you will be sure return for more. Family-friendly, this locally owned and operated restaurant serves up North Carolina favorites—pulled pork, BBQ chicken, fried seafood, clam chowder, and hushpuppies.  They are open Monday through Saturday open 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM....more about Jordan's Smokehouse & Seafood

  
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714 W. Corbett Avenue
Swansboro, NC 28584
(252) 325-1131

You will find all your favorite Mexican dishes here, fresh and tasty! The steak fajita burritos, tamales, vegetable-loaded beef soup, fish tacos, and homemade menudo soup are just a few of the popular dishes. They deliver within seven miles of their convenient Swansboro location where they are open every day from 11:00...more about La Parrilla Taqueria Mexican Restaurant

  
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921 W Corbett Ave
Swansboro, NC 28584
(910) 325-7861

The while-you-wait crispy tortilla chips with salsa and  the padded booths set the mood for this popular Mexican restaurant. Las Fincas has all the traditional Mexican dishes on the menu and more. They are open every day from 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM....more about Las Fincas

  
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Various Locations, NC

Fresh hand-tossed NY style pizzas and a variety of favorite Italian dishes are what keep the locals returning to Michaelangelo's. Ask about the all-you-can-eat-pizza offer and other dine-in specials. They also make your favorite sub sandwich with the freshest ingredients, Calzones, Stromboli, and even cheeseburgers and hot dogs. There are several...more about Michaelangelo's Pizza

  
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674 W Corbett Ave
Swansboro, NC 28584
(252) 325-8332

Olea Kitchen brings a Greek-Mediterranean menu to Swansboro and the Crystal Coast. Whether you are in a hurry for lunch or want a leisurely dinner with friends, this is the place to find fresh, healthy options. The menu notes options which are vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan. Try a Fatouch salad or...more about Olea Mediterranean Kitchen

  
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506 W. Corbett Ave.
Hwy 24
Swansboro, NC 28584
(910) 326-8847

Riverside Steak & Seafood Restaurant in historic Swansboro has a cozy family-friendly atmosphere in their renovated structure built in 1915. The menu is complete with fresh local seafood and hand cut aged beef, homemade sauces, nightly seafood specials, pasta entrees and more.  Don’t leave until you have tasted a basket of...more about Riverside Steak & Seafood

  
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99 W Church St
Swansboro, NC 28584
(910) 326-7300

Whether you eat at the Saltwater Grill for lunch or dinner, inside or on the dock, the food is always fresh and the atmosphere relaxing. Overlooking the mouth of the White Oak River with its stunning sunsets, the restaurant is the ideal setting for dishes made with local catch-of-the-day seafood. The...more about Saltwater Grill

  
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106 Front St
Swansboro, NC 28584
(910) 708-1305

This locally owned and operated restaurant in Swansboro's historic district by the White Oak River offers cuisine that is casual and coastal with a Southern flair.  They offer alternatives to the ordinary with some good old stand-bys for a tasteful experience that they hope will bring you back for more.  Their...more about Swansboro Food & Beverage Co.

  
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126 E Corbett Ave
Swansboro, NC 28584
(910) 326-6054

Join the locals at this favorite place to eat fresh seafood. From the steamer, you can order local Little Neck Clams or Oysters on the half shell, or maybe you prefer their Bogue Sound peel-and-eat shrimp with cocktail sauce. There are wings on the menu, as well as hot or cold sandwiches....more about Swansboro Yacht Club Seafood Grill and Bar

  
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2383 N.C. Hwy. 58
Swansboro, NC
(252) 393-8838

T&W Oyster Bar is an institution for many residents and visitors. The restaurant is back to its original ownership with Earl Taylor. As the name implies, T&W specializes in fresh local oysters shucked for you at the oyster bar or your table. You'll also find local seafood of all types, as...more about T&W Oyster Bar

  
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206 W. Corbett Ave.
NC Hwy 24
Swansboro, NC 28584
(910) 326-1696

White Oak River Bistro serves lunch and dinner both indoors and on the covered porch overlooking broad White Oak River waters. Offering European cuisine and specializing in homemade Italian dishes (including unique desserts), the Bistro is large enough to accommodate business meetings, parties and balls celebrating personal events or group successes....more about White Oak River Bistro

  
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119 Front St.
Swansboro, NC
(910) 326-5501

Whether it's the food or the nostalgic '50s music that attracts you, once you've eaten at Yana's you'll go back again and again. Yana's opens every day at 7 AM for breakfast and serves lunch through 3 or 4 PM. Breakfast specialties are cooked to order and served all day. Enjoy...more about Yana's Ye Olde Restaurant

Cape Carteret Restaurants

207 WB Mclean Drive
Cape Carteret, NC 28584
(252) 393-7120

The Java Post is a locally owned and operated coffee shop popular with the locals. Besides a variety of hot gourmet coffee drinks, they make frappes, smoothies, Italian soda, steamers, and more. While you relax with friends and family here, you can enjoy their delicious fresh baked goods and a scoop...more about The Java Post

  
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130 Golfin Dolphin Dr.
Cape Carteret, NC 28584
(252) 393-6565

Located within the large family entertainment center, Mac Daddy's Sports Bar and Grill offers a good selection of food and a full menu from appetizers to desserts. You'll find all your favorite appetizers here like nachos, wings, chicken tenders and more. The onion rings come highly recommended — a huge portion served with three tasty...more about Mac Daddy's

  
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Various Locations, NC

Fresh hand-tossed NY style pizzas and a variety of favorite Italian dishes are what keep the locals returning to Michaelangelo's. Ask about the all-you-can-eat-pizza offer and other dine-in specials. They also make your favorite sub sandwich with the freshest ingredients, Calzones, Stromboli, and even cheeseburgers and hot dogs. There are several...more about Michaelangelo's Pizza

  
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104 Golfin Dolfin Dr.
Cape Carteret, NC 28584
(252) 393-2509

Hankering for a good steak? Ribeyes is the place to go for lunch and dinner. They open for lunch everyday from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Dinner is served after 4:30. Ribeyes Steak House uses only choice Omaha brand mid-western grain-fed beef and prepares their steaks simply so that the true...more about Ribeyes Steak House

 
 
 
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