Area Attractions
NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
Located at 1 Roosevelt Blvd. Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512 Ph: 252-247-4003
The N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is situated in the Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area, which is mostly maritime forest. Descendants of President Theodore Roosevelt donated 298 acres of maritime forest to the state in 1971. They stipulated the acreage be maintained as a nature preserve and used for nature and wildlife education and estuarine studies. Acres surrounding the aquarium dedicated as natural area commemorate Presidents Roosevelt’s commitment to conservation.
Dining
These are some of our favorite Restaurants that are located in the general vicinity of Little Blue Heron.
While menus and chefs come and go these have been around for a while. As a reminder, ALWAYS call before heading out to your pick for the evening to make sure that they are open.
During the summer months, reservations are highly recommended for those places that take them. Without reservations, the wait may be longer than expected and that will only delay your return to Little Blue heron for star gazing.
Emerald Isle
Flipperz
Located at 311 Mangrove Drive Emerald Isle, NC. Ph: 252-354-7775
A great and fun place for lunch or dinner. (Ask for the fried flounder sandwich any time – it is large crispy and not on the dinner menu and be sure to order a cup or bowl of their seafood bisque).
Fish Hut Grill
Located at 301 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, NC.
The Fish Hut Grill offers a great and welcoming place for relaxation and refreshment with a menu featuring local seafood, American classics, and beverages of all types. Now just step up to the counter, place your order, and grab a seat at one of our tropical tables or at our surfboard counter. One of our friendly staff will have your order out in no time.
Michaelangelos Pizza
Located at 8700 Emerald Drive, Emerald Island, NC Ph: 252-354-7424
Michaelangelo’s has your your pizza, subs, salads, appetizers, and desserts are all prepared using the freshest available ingredients. By the pie or by the slice it is reliably delicious.
The Village Market
Located at 7208 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594. Ph: (252)-354-6592
A very good place for breakfast, reliably delicious. Deli sandwiches, large selection of deli salads, gourmet food items, craft beers and wines and unique artwork and gifts by local artisans.
The Grill on the back patio (0 miles!)
Located at 104 Ocean Drive, Emerald Island, NC Be your own chef and take your favorite grill recipe out to the charcoal grill at Little Blue Heron and cook out at home! The best place to avoid the summer time crowds.
Indian Beach
Captain’s Kitchen
Located at 1502 Salter Path Road and is open 6 days a week at the Island Encore Consignment parking lot and on Sundays only in Emerald Isle by the Salty Pirate Water Park. Ph: 252-732-3100
Featuring NC Seafood prepared just the way you want. This food truck is usually found in the parking lot for Island Encore Consignment. Great fried shrimp, fish and oysters.
Salter Path
Crab Shack
Located at 146 Headen Lane, Salter Path, NC Ph: 252-247-3444
A good, no-frills place for daily seafood catch specials, with a nice view overlooking the Bogue Sound. The lunch specials are a great value.
Atlantic Beach
Shark Shack
Located at 100 S. Durham Ave. Atlantic Beach, NC
No phone. Expertly prepared grilled, blackened, or fried seafood. Not sure which to try? Ask! These are our favorite restaurant owners on the island. The Grouper Bites and the daily Seafood Taco special are always winners. This is a walk-up place with picnic tables and corn hole surrounded by palm trees, so check the weather before you go. Check their page for hours.
Island Grille
Located at 401 Money Island Drive Rd., Atlantic Beach, NC Ph: 252-240-0000
Not your average seafood restaurant. Two-for-one entrees on Monday and Tuesday make this worth a visit (reservations are a must.) Great filet mignon and grilled fish.
The Crabs Claw
Located at 201 W. Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, NC Ph: 252-726-8222
If you want an ocean view while you dine (inside or out) check this place out. On the boardwalk.
Beaufort
Aqua Restaurant
Located at 114 Middle Lane, Beaufort, NC Ph: 252-728-7777
A great tapas place, located in historic downtown. Their motto is “Small plates, Big wines”.
Beaufort Cafe
Located at 817 Cedar St., Beaufort, NC Ph: 252-728-4400
While this is a bit of a drive for breakfast, it is well worth passing by all of the ones that are closer to the LBH if great pancakes or flavorful eggs and bacon matter to you. Great prices, too.
Morehead City
Arendell Room
Located at 715 Arendell St., Morehead City, NC Ph: 252-240-2573
This bar has no food, but the craft cocktails and the custom touches in the interior are worth a trip. The owner has been making a Cucumber Collins here since 2007. Who knew Morehead City could be ahead of the curve?