Aqua

Aqua offers a refined and eclectic dining experience, thanks to a varied menu that features an ever-changing selection of tapas, small plates, and big plates.

Bay Leaf Indian Restaurant

Food fans who are in the mood for something a little different can enjoy a new and unique spin on comfort food with a visit to the Bay Leaf Indian Restaurant. Located in the heart of New Bern, this tempting restaurant...

Black Sheep Beaufort

Black Sheep Beaufort is a favorite destination for fresh local ingredients and incredible views in the heart of the downtown Beaufort area. Renowned for their brick oven pizzas, this eatery is a great destination for...

Circa 81

Circa 81 offers an extensive menu of tapas and cocktails that is sure to entice guests of all tastes. Specializing in brunch, small plates, and larger entrée-sized plates, this Morehead City favorite features an...

Clamdigger Restaurant

Located along the oceanfront inside the Inn at Pine Knoll Shores, the Clamdigger Restaurant is a convenient and popular spot for Crystal Coast vacationers to enjoy a hearty breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The restaurant...

Dragon King

Dragon King is a small Chinese take-out and eat-in restaurant that’s located in the inland residential section of Beaufort, just off of Highway 70. Though simple and unimposing, the establishment is nonetheless a...

Fiesta Burrito Mexican Kitchen and Cantina

Using the freshest ingredients and preparing every dish to order, Fiesta Burrito Mexican Kitchen and Cantina is a refreshing destination for Mexican food lovers thanks to its homemade cuisine and assortment of both...

Front Street Taco

Enjoy a fresh and easy meal that is brimming with bold flavors without every venturing away from the downtown area at this Front Street eatery that offers an expansive and distinctive take on familiar favorites. Front...

Ginza Japan

Visitors can enjoy a taste of Japan without ever leaving the town of New Bern with a stop at this casual eatery that is packed with global flavor. Ginza Japan features a lengthy menu of traditional and more eclectic...

Kitchen on Trent

From sumptuous baked goods to classic and creative sandwiches, there’s a lot to discover and love at the Kitchen on Trent. Located on the edge of the downtown area of New Bern, this enticing destination is a great...

Mezcalito

Relax after a long day of exploring Beaufort’s waterfront at this fun and festive restaurant that features a blend of authentic dishes and bold flavors that are inherent in Mexican cuisine. Mezcalito is a...

Mug Shot

From scratch-made breakfast to unique spins on tacos, salads, and wraps, food fans of all tastes will find something to love at this unique eatery that has everything from coffee to cocktails. Mug Shot is a...

Pita Plate

Vacationers who are exploring the abundance of stores and shopping centers along Arendell Street and Highway 70 can enjoy a relaxed and refreshing lunch at the Pita Plate. Specializing in easy-going Greek and Lebanese...

Promise Land Market

Located in the heart of Downtown Morehead City along the community’s main drag of Arendell Street, Promise Land Market is much more than an enticing spot for lunch, brunch, or dinner, thanks to its extensive menu...

Refection Foods

Embrace a healthy lifestyle without skimping on flavor at this unique Morehead City destination that delivers fresh and ready-to-prepare meals right to your doorstep. With an always rotating and seasonal menu that can...

Sake Hibachi Sushi and Bar

Enjoy a global spin on seafood with a visit to New Bern’s own Sake Hibachi Sushi and Bar. Located on the western edges of the downtown area, this fast and fresh destination has a long roster of Japanese dishes...

Sumo Bowl

The Asian Infusion food craze is alive and well in New Bern, thanks to tempting eateries like the Inner Banks’ own Sumo Bowl. Located in the town of New Bern, this casual eatery offers Japanese and Chinese...

Taste of China

Taste of China is a small take-out Chinese restaurant that’s located in between several general grocery stores in the heart of residential Beaufort, just off of Highway 70. Though easy to miss, Taste of China is...

The Inn at Pine Knoll Shores

The Inn at Pine Knoll Shoresoffers oceanfront rooms, direct access to the beach, sun, sand, surf and breathtaking views of the Atlantic ocean. Always just a few steps from the ocean. Whether you are here for business...

Tsunami Buffet

Tsunami Buffet is where the locals go for an all-you-can eat feast that has every Japanese dish under the sun. Located in a busy section of Morehead City, and surrounded by shopping centers and large department stores...

Turner Street Market

Take a slight detour way from the busy Downtown Beaufort scene and you’ll discover this charming eatery that features a wealth of delicious breakfast and lunch options, as well as unique grocery items and deli...

Morehead City Ferry Service

Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown Morehead City along Evans Street, patrons who utilize Morehead City Ferry Service for a cruise or a taxi ride to the outlying barrier islands will be treated to full afternoons of sun and fun along the pristine sand.

Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the link between the communities of the Crystal Coast and the spectacularly beautiful and isolated barrier islands of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Accommodating passengers who want to explore the miles of pristine beaches, exceptional fishing and shelling, wild horses, and the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the gateway for one of the most unforgettable adventures along the North Carolina coast.