I lived in morehead city for 20 years and this list includes all my favorite things about morehead city. From food to fun activities. A lot of the restaurant recommendations include what to get off the menu
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Restaurants
Local Favorites
Outdoor Activies
Shopping
Restaurants
from upscale to mom and pops. this include all of my favorites for where to go to eat along with what I recommend
this is a big local favorite, they dont take reservations so sometimes the wait is long in the busy season but they provide entertainment while you wait and the food is worth it
Amos Mosquito's Restaurant
upscale coastal vibe with sous vide steaks and good atmosphere, you do need a reservation
SoundSide Restaurant
this is by far the best place to go for brunch, I highly recommend the shrimp and grits
Circa 81
best wings and pizza in town and super friendly staff
Ioanni's Grill
craving thai food? this is the way to go
Thai Sticky Rice
if you are craving a sandwhich i would go here and get the peter porker
Next Door Deli
this place has really good coffee and you can get breakfast here too
Mug Shot
amazing breakfast i recommend the grits and breakfast burrito. on sundays they have beignets!
The Banks Grill
very extensive menu here, its a great place for lunch and its right on the water. i always get the shrimp burrito
Sugarloaf Island Deli & Yellowfin Pub
the best place to go for bbq I love to get the pork burnt ends
Social Q Smokehouse
best place to go for sushi and i highly recommend getting the ika geso!
Nami
Local Favorites
go where the locals go, these are some really great places to check out
hands down best premade meals around, highly recommend the lasagna
The Friendly Market
grab a bottle of wine and some friends and head here for a fun paint and sip
Wine & Design
they have food but jacks is really known for its night life and have live bands every saturday
Woodfired Kitchen | Jacks On The Waterfront | Morehead City
if you have kids and love coffee this is the perfect place
Kidz at Play Family Cafe
Outdoor Activies
everything outdoors, morehead city is really known for the fishing community and the surrounding islands
get a great adrenaline rush when you reel in a humungous fish, this charter is the best but are often booked
Bill Collector Charters
rent a jetski and go to the surrounding islands
2023 Jet Ski Rentals Guide - Morehead City
take a ferry to any island you want, i recommend going to shackleford or bird shoal to find some nice shells
Island Ferry Adventures
if your into history this is a really cool place to visit and look around and there is a trail to the beach
Fort Macon State Park
really cool playground for kids and has 4 tennis courts if you want to stay active
Shevans Park
Shopping
this section includes everything from home decor to thrifting
come here to get fresh fresh just caught by local fisherman
Blue Ocean Market
locally owned this place has jewelry, clothes and shoes
Gigi & Company
if you love thrifting like I do this is the place to go
Hope Mission
great place to go if you like beach decor
Backshore Living
another great place to go to decorate your vacation home
