39 Best Seafood Restaurants near Atlantic Beach

“absolutely wonderful place. Food and service are spectacular.“

“We had a group of 9 for dinner and had a wonderful experience! The appetizers, dinner and drinks were fabulous!“

“Had a wonderful Thanksgiving buffet today. Food was amazing! Staff was friendly and welcoming. Overall, a great time.“

“Beautiful & tasty dinner at table 9 tonite. Calamari, shrimp & grits, & tuna were awesome. Wait staff as usual very attenitive. . Well be back.“

“Both in lndoor and outdoors recommendations!! Love it here“

“Our large group of 9 ladies had a wonderful dinner! The food was great and the drinks were tasty waitress was friendly!“

“This place was busy . Yet we quickly got seated. The menu is varied. We enjoyed everything we tried. From appetizers to a main course, it was awesome. They kept our beverages full and the staff is pleasant. When we visit from Roxboro, this is a place we always visit.“

“Great spot for a quick dinner. Affordable prices, rustic and offered really great service. Kinda small so outdoor seating is limited. Great drink options and a beautiful view of your tall enough! Menu was a little more limited than previous reviews offer.“

“Had a great experience due to Roshanna the bartender, making sure that we got seated and served. She handled the bar and our table plus a few other tables!! Great food great service!“

“My husband wanted to try Fried Soft Shell Crab and while we were in Beaufort NC we saw that Blackbeard’s had it on the menu. He ordered the build your own combo with the shrimp. He thought it was phenomenal and said the shrimp was the best he has had. I tried a cup of the Chowder and the Bisque. Both were really good but the chowder was my favorite. Carol our waitress was amazing, we were asking her about the soft shell crab and she gave us some history on the place. If you are in the area, make sure to eat here, you won’t be disappointed.“

“The maître D Quentin was very professional and helped us make our decisions as to a delicious dessert. (Crème Brulé ). Food is amazing.! Be sure to visit Aqua if you’re in Beaufort.“

“Enjoyed a wonderful dinner tonight after the Art Walk in MHC. The Shrimp and Grits entrée was absolutely delicious. Wait staff were attentive and well versed with menu and several specials.“

“Best fried oysters I've ever had!!“

“I've been dining at both restaurants for years and enjoyed myself ,the food , and the staff! The food and sides at Morehead have a better flavor, taste better ,and the portions are much bigger. I ve notice that recently on my last couple times that the sides are much better at both restaurants. The mash potatoes in Morehead are so delicious. I wish that was the same case at the emerald isle restaurant. The Cole slaw is the best that I have taste recently. I swear if the food was as good as the sides have been lately I wouldn't eat anywhere else. SNAPPPERZ KEEP IT UP!“

“My wife and I went there for our 42nd anniversary. It was our first time but definitely not our last. The atmosphere was amazing and comfortable. Our server was an incredible young lady named Laurie, she was perfect from the first time to the last,a wonderful personality and a beautiful smile. The meals we ordered were done to perfection. Our experience was nothing less than memorable for the the event my wife and I shared. Thank you Laurie.👍😀“

“Highly recommend!!! The food and service were excellent!!! We will definitely be eating here again!!!“

“Best shrimp burger ever!! Going tomorrow for another one“

“We celebrated New Years Eve with reservations at The Prime, and had a wonderful experience. The shrimp cocktail,served with melted butter and housemade cocktail sauce is now a new fav! The sides are served "family style" and easily enough for 2 people. Our server suggested we order a couple and share since it was so hard to choose from the variety of sides. Everything we ordered was delicious. My steak was a little too rare when it came out but the chef had no problem putting it back on and it came back out cooked perfectly. The entire wait staff was friendly and everyone made us feel welcome. We will definitely be back.“

“Our first time there this morning. We each got an omelette. My husband got grits as a side and he said they were the best he’s had. I agree about my omelette! We will definitely be back. There was a little wait because it was so busy but we went to their bar and had awesome mimosas while we waited.“

“Our group met in the private room, which was spacious and beautiful. We were all able to hear each other (important in a writer's group), and our server did an amazing job of handling food, drink, and bills for about 20 people. Food was great (as were cocktails), and we plan to return.“

“Best place to eat in Beaufort! Food is excellent. Salad bar is huge. Prices are reasonable. Service is outstanding. HIGHLY recommend!!!“

“Beginning to end delicious! My entree was the best filet mignon I’ve ever had, as well as the lemon blueberry cheesecake for dessert. The staff is superb, all friendly and very attentive. Highly recommend!“

“Food was outstanding, price was on point for 3 person meal nd some drinks about 70$ the banana pudding was so freaking delicious thank you thank you ��we will be coming again and bringing friends�“

“Four of us had dinner here. It was AMAZING! 3 of us had delicious wood fired pizza and 1 of us had the duck. The duck dish was sooo tasty! I recommend reservations as it was quite busy. Go, you won’t regret it!“

“the sevice and food were amazing and the view was spectacular!“

“Everything is delicious!“

“The guy with the dreads working the drive through 3/13/2025 8:30 pm, has the best customer service, had our food out promptly and overall gave us a great experience. He deserves a raise!!!!!!!! So hard to find nice employees. 💖 not to mention everytime I come in with my grandpa they treat us amazing!“

“We ate at Southern Salt last night with a group of over 30 people. My wife made reservations a few weeks ago . GREAT FOOD ! GREAT SERVICE ! I highly recommend this restaurant. Thank you for making this meal one to remember.“

“The food is delicious and amazing! This is the place to visit when you are in the area.“

“They are on summer hours now! 11am - 2am. First time eating at King Mac’s, and boy it didn’t let us down!!! Under new management now and the staff is awesome, food was even better! Can’t wait for a better weather day to sit on the rooftop patio. Already reserved a rooftop table for the Big Rock Tournament?? I wish…“

“Yummy! Always great service“

“We celebrated our 35th anniversary with a wonderful experience at 34 North. The food was incredible. We did not need the steak knives to cut our steaks very tender. Used the regular case knives. The water views were great and the ambiance was laid back but upscale. Our server, Shannon, was excellent. She provided great recommendations and was polite and attentive. We enjoyed her as our server. Based upon her recommendation we returned to the next morning for their delicious blueberry pancakes. So glad we did. The restaurant is off the normal Beaufort waterfront but is worth the 5 minute drive to another waterfront with fantastic sunsets! Highly recommend this establishment.“

“"The food was delicious." I had the fish sandwich with a delightful, light, crispy batter and enough fish for two sandwiches. My wife had a shrimp basket, which she found very good. The service was excellent, even though the place was busy. Our server, KC, was very attentive to beverage refills, which is always a big plus for me. To top it off, we dined outdoors with an excellent waterside view."

Let me share my personal experience at the Dock House:

"Whenever we vacation on Emerald Isle, a visit to the Dock House in Buford is a must. Despite the restaurant's 3.7-star review on Google, our experiences have always been fantastic. The staff, especially during lunch, are a perfect blend of friendly and professional. And the drinks, whether it's a soda, beer, or a gin and tonic with Emperis Gin, are always on point."

"It's worth noting that some of the negative reviews may stem from misunderstandings or unrealistic expectations. For instance, the tables are reserved for dining patrons, not just those ordering drinks. It's unfortunate that someone gave them a 1-star review for that. But it's important to remember that every establishment has its own policies and it's best to approach them with an open mind."

My advice? Ignore the negativity, approach with friendliness and courtesy, and you'll undoubtedly enjoy your experience at Dock House. Remember, it's not just about the food and drinks, but also about the atmosphere and the people you're with. Here's to good food, great drinks, and memorable moments! Cheers!“

“Fantastic Authentic cuisine!! Everything tastes so fresh and delicious!“

“We drove 2.5 hours to eat. The best seafood around. The hostess, waiter and manager made the meal even better as we arrived 10 minutes before they closed, they still welcomed us in as if they were not getting ready to close. You won't find a better place to eat.“

“Just as beautiful off season, no crowds, great prices! Tranquility, perfect, peaceful oasis. Suites attractively decorated, and oceanfront-fall asleep to the crashing waves in comfort.
Rooms have a fridge, microwave and the set up on the balcony is perfect to chill with your gadgets beside you. Pool, hot tub, plenty of parking. Restaurant is being renovated so didn't get to try but looking forward to it next time.
Great, friendly front desk service!! (Thank you, Tyler!) VERY clean (Thank you, Mary!)
Only thing I would mention to management is until the restaurant is open, it would be nice to add microwave meals to the mini market you have. Thank you!“

“the sevice and food were amazing and the view was spectacular!“

“The food was amazing and our waitress was awesome!! You guys need to try Finz!! My husband Kevin Phillips told me they had great food!! LOVED OUR DATE NIGHT!!♥️♥️ We will definitely be back for more soon!! 😘💋💋💋 Thanks Babe!! What can I say- I’m blessed with the best!! 👩🏻‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻💍🌹“

“Awesome food and awesome service this afternoon from our waitress Summer...she was attentive making sure our sodas stayed filled and that we were satisfied with our food!! i ordered a fried shrimp burrito and it was good!! my family and I will be back!!“