Attractions

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

311 Mangrove Drive (Located in the K and V Plaza, Emerald Drive) 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). Website http://www.flipperz.net

Michaelangelos Pizza

8700 Emerald Drive, Emerald Island, NC Ph: 252-354-7424

The Back Patio (0 miles!)

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

Ph: 252-732-3100. This food truck is usually found in the parking lot for Island Encore Consignment. Great fried shrimp, fish and oysters. Website: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaptainsKitchen17/

Salter Path

Port of Call

1160 Salter Path Rd., Salter Path, NC Ph: 252-222-7677 Have a drink on the covered deck sitting out over the Sound, or enjoy the wide views from the dining room. A rare find in the middle of the island, this reliably good spot doesn’t close during the winter. Website http://www.spportofcall.com

Crab Shack

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. Website: http://www.thecrabshacksalterpath.com

Atlantic Beach

Shark Shack

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. Website: http://www.facebook.com/sharkshackatlanticbeach/

Island Grille

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. Website: http://igrestaurant.net

The Crabs Claw

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. Website: http://www.crabsclaw.com/index.html

Beaufort

Aqua Restaurant

114 Middle Lane, Beaufort, NC Ph: 252-728-7777 A great tapas place, located in historic downtown. Their motto is “Small plates, Big wines”. Website: http://aquaexperience.com

Beaufort Cafe

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