Restaurants in Atlantic Beach, NC

Whether you're coming right off the beach with sand on your flip flops or dressed in your finest for a special occasion, you'll find outstanding fresh dishes in restaurants of all styles and prices in Atlantic Beach, NC. Clam Digger Restaurant is a local favorite. Just ask anybody and it's likely they'll know the daily menu and schedule. No visit to the coast is complete without a taste of the famous North Carolina pork barbeque at White Swan BBQ & Fried Chicken. For outside dining with a view of Bogue Sound, try the fresh seafood dishes at the Channel Marker and don’t leave until you’ve tasted their award-winning double-fudge espresso cake.

Right off the Atlantic Beach Causeway Bridge start your morning with an omelet and biscuits at the 4 Corners Diner, take a walk on the beach and then, come back for clam chowder and a shrimp burger for lunch or dinner. For a really unique dining experience open the door of Amos Mosquito’s for fresh food in a fun-loving swamp-decor ambiance for a dining experience you won’t soon forget. In North Carolina, beer and wine are served in restaurants and sold in grocery stores. Hard liquor may be purchased when dining and is sold in state operated ABC stores.

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The Inn at Pine Knoll Shores
511 Salter Path Rd.
Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512
(252) 247-4155

Clam Digger Restaurant, a favorite of locals and visitors, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and is located in The Inn at Pine Knoll Shores (formerly known as the Clam Digger Inn). You'll find fluffy omelets for breakfast along with French toast and other creative items. For lunch, enjoy a...more about Clam Digger Restaurant

Oceanana Pier House Grill Atlantic Beach Restaurants
  
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700 East Fort Macon Road
Atlantic Beach, NC
(252) 726-0863

The Pier House Grill at the Oceanana Family Resort opens for early fishermen or smart locals seeking delicious breakfasts of pancakes, eggs, bacon, ham, sausage, cereals, juices and fresh coffee. Three to four generations now come back year after year to this oceanfront restaurant, voted the 2010 Coastal Readers' Award for the...more about Oceanana Pier House Grill

  
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703 East Fort Macon Road
Atlantic Beach, NC
(252) 247-6222

Amos Mosquito's, known as Skeeter's to the locals, is designed to feel like night time on Shackleford Banks, with a "swampy" theme. Patrons dine on creatively delicious dinners that are all made from scratch.  The kitchen strives for consistency in taste and the use of fresh, in-season vegetables and seafood. A typical...more about Amos Mosquito's Restaurant & Bar

  
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201 W. Atlantic Blvd.
Atlantic Beach, NC
(252) 726-8222

Closed for renovations following storm damage from Hurricane Florence.

Crab's Claw is an oceanfront Caribbean dining experience located in the heart of Atlantic Beach on the Boardwalk and offers a spectacular view of the ocean. The restaurant has been an Atlantic Beach landmark since 1997. Open for lunch and dinner, Crab's Claw specializes in...more about Crab's Claw Restaurant

  
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100 E Fort Macon Road
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
(252) 240-8855

This family-friendly local restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM on weekdays and until 3:00 PM on weekends. Try their special breakfast starting at $4.25, and note that breakfast is served anytime. The lunch is served after 11:00 AM and includes sandwich plates, hot oven...more about Four Corners Diner

  
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121 Atlantic Blvd
Atlantic Beach, NC
(252) 773-0008

On the Atlantic Beach Circle, Idle invites you to relax at their tables under the palm trees near the boardwalk, to sip a stein of beer and enjoy a bratwurst and the sea breeze. Their made-from-scratch dishes including tacos and burgers. There is a small indoor dining room and bar, but...more about Idle Hour

  
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1010 West Fort Macon Rd
Atlantic Beach, NC
(252) 499-9975

Open for lunch and dinner from 11 AM to 10 PM, this is an excellent authentic Mexican restaurant with local seafood. Try their grilled cactus and tuna tacos for something out of the usual. Besides the outstanding Mexican food and margaritas, the friendly and efficient staff keep customers returning for more....more about La Ceiva Restaurant & Seafood Bar

  
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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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1010 W Fort Macon Rd, Unit 14
Atlantic Beach, NC
(252) 726-2552

Join the locals here for a favorite cup of Down East Clam Chowder or Flying Monkey Wings. At The Monkey Bar and Grill, you can order up a pizza, salad, sandwich, sub, or burger for lunch. Their dinner entrees include Lobster Ravioli with Crab Florentine, Shrimp & Grits, and Spicy Mango-Habanero Chicken. Be...more about The Monkey Bar and Grill

  
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208 West Drive
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
(252) 499-9300

Pescara Wood Oven Kitchen is a coastal Italian restaurant featuring local seafood and produce. It's more than an Italian restaurant with a wood-fired oven for tasty pizzas. Try one of their exquisite dishes, such as the Squid Ink Fettuccine or the Veal Tenderloin Marsala, or the Fire Roasted Eggplant Parmigiano to...more about Pescara Wood Oven Kitchen

  
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Double Tree by Hilton
2717 W Fort Macon Road
Atlantic Beach, NC
(252) 240-1155

Closed for renovations following Hurricane Florence.

Conveniently located in the Double Tree by Hilton, the Prime 1079 menu includes your favorite steak and succulent seafood dishes. They are open 11 AM - 10 PM daily. Enjoy this fine dining experience with a view of the Atlantic ocean....more about Prime 1079

  
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1104 W Fort Macon Road
Atlantic Beach, NC
(252) 499-9032

With the freshest seafood the Crystal Coast has to offer and the authentic Greek roots of the chef, Table 9 is the place to find exquisite seafood entrees. From their stuffed flounder to their Buffalo oysters, from the Chargrilled lamb chops to the Angus beef T9 burger, the menu has outstanding dishes...more about Table 9 Seafood Restaurant and Oyster Bar

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Pine Knoll Shores Restaurants

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The Inn at Pine Knoll Shores
511 Salter Path Rd.
Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512
(252) 247-4155

Clam Digger Restaurant, a favorite of locals and visitors, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and is located in The Inn at Pine Knoll Shores (formerly known as the Clam Digger Inn). You'll find fluffy omelets for breakfast along with French toast and other creative items. For lunch, enjoy a...more about Clam Digger Restaurant

 
 
 
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