The North Carolina Coast Restaurants
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1. 1718 Brewing
$$ | |Coastal North Carolina's best beer is brewed at this outpost by the sea that doubles as a sunset hangout (the views from the rooftop deck are stunning) and a purveyor of next-level pub grub, courtesy of its partner business, Plum Pointe Kitchen. Order a hazy IPA or a coffee Kölsch, plus a slider platter or the catch of the day, and soak up the last rays of sunlight.
1129 Irvin Garrish Hwy., Ocracoke Island, North Carolina, 27960, USA252-928--2337Known For
- Mexican chocolate stout
- Crab-stuffed pretzel with beer cheese
- Buzzy evening scene with stellar views
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2. Cypress Hall
$$$$ | |Chef Ashley Moser's open kitchen at this magnificent, brick-walled, fine-dining hall (it's arguably the best restaurant in a 100-mile radius) generates intensely pleasant flavors, from the charred octopus with pea and mint romesco to the kimchi pork belly and mushrooms, served as a wrap with Bibb lettuce. The wine list is excellent, but don't overlook cocktails like a margarita that's crowned with sea-salt foam.
219 Middle St., New Bern, North Carolina, 28560, USA252-633--5909Known For
- Strawberry cake that's a local legend
- Excellent cocktails using house-made ginger beer
- Informed service and a relaxed dining experience
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3. Manna
$$$$ | Downtown |Sleek design, creative lighting, and carefully orchestrated music provide a mesmerizing backdrop to chef Carson Jewell's locally sourced ingredients and culinary artistry and the talented mixologists who create cocktails using seasonal ingredients and house-made bitters. Try the braised pork shank with sweet-potato puree, collards, and radish pico de gallo, or the pan-seared Virginia scallops with parsnip puree, braised leeks, and apple salsa. You're made to feel very special here, and there's great attention to detail.
123 Princess St., Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401, USA910-763–5252Known For
- Incredible desserts, like a deconstructed peanut butter cheesecake
- Creative, locally sourced dishes
- Impeccable service
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4. AQUA Restaurant
$$$$ | |This beautifully located restaurant offers creative takes on locally sourced seafood and other dishes; there's seating on a waterside patio for great sunset views, at the bar (live music some nights), or in the main dining area. You can also get a massage at AQUA Spa upstairs or relax with a craft cocktail at the restaurant's popular afternoon happy hour. At lunch, try the corn and crab soup, fish or shrimp tacos, or the beef burger. At dinner, besides the sunset, enjoy the selection of fresh fish (catches of the day vary), pasta, and steaks. There's plenty of parking.
1174 Duck Rd., Duck, North Carolina, 27949, USA252-261–9700Known For
- Waterfront dining on Currituck Sound
- Fresh, locally caught seafood
- Sunset bar scene with live music
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5. Beaufort Grocery Company
$$$$ | |Well known for its lunchtime sandwiches, salads, and gumbo, this quaint neighborhood bistro's dinner menu expands and goes upscale, with an emphasis on duck, pork, and local seafood. Seating expands from the rustic, black-and-white-checkered-floor dining room out onto the sidewalk.
117 Queen St., Beaufort, North Carolina, 28516, USA252-728–3899Known For
- Big selection of soups, salads, and sandwiches for lunch
- Gougères (Parmesan pastries filled with shrimp or chicken salad)
- Upmarket dinners like pan-seared duck with candied orange rind
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6. PinPoint Restaurant
$$$$ | Downtown |The sophisticated dining room delivers inventive new American dishes, crafted out of local ingredients and coastal catches. There are no wrong choices on the menu, from cornmeal-crusted North Carolina catfish to beef tartare, but the smoked trout with baked oysters is especially noteworthy.
114 Market St., Wilmington, North Carolina, USA910-769–2972Known For
- Triggerfish with ramp bisque
- Polished farm-to-table experience
- Raw and baked oysters
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7. Urban Kitchen
$$$$ | |Don't be fooled by the strip-mall location—this tiny dining room is a haven for farm-fresh, creatively constructed dishes served in generous portions. The menu changes frequently, but you can always expect interesting versions of seafood, beef, pork, and other standards. Reservations aren't accepted, so come early in prime periods (May to August) or expect a wait at the bar, where the pours are generous.
603-B Currituck Clubhouse Dr., Corolla, North Carolina, 27927, USA252-453–4453Known For
- Seasonal menu that shows off what's fresh
- Whitewashed coastal chic decor
- Innovative dishes like smoked rockfish with trout roe
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