Dining Out in Morehead City NC
A Preivew of the Best Casual Dining on the Crystal Coast
Visiting the Crystal Coast? Be sure to visit some of North Carolina's delectable casual dining hot spots and treat yourself to some local luxury.
If you're a visitor to beautiful Morehead City, NC you're sure to find a plethora of fine dining choices. The best kept secrets, however, are the affordable local diners catering primarily to year-round residents. If you're interested in straying from the beaten tourist path and exploring a variety of cuisine choices served with a side of Crystal Coast ambience, keep reading.
Sandwiches, Hot Wings and Fun
A start would be Cubbie's located in Morehead Plaza on Hwy 70 W. Post 9-11 Cubbie's made their mark on the map by renaming french fries to "freedom fries". Local sports team memorabilia covers the walls inside, and food is served in baskets and drinks in styrofoam cups. Aside from the nationally recognized freedom fries, Cubbie's offers delightful shrimp burgers, piled high with local caught shrimp and Carolina 'slaw. Mostly burgers, sandwiches and hot wings, Cubbie's is a great lunch stop where two travelers can eat for $15.00.
Southern Country Cooking
For good old fashioned country cooking, the kind your Grandma used to serve, stop into Kountry Kitchen at 5370 Hwy 70 W. The staff will greet you like you're old friends, and the daily specials will always please a guest wanting a home cooked meal. Each dish comes accompanied by fresh vegetables selected from a lengthy list, and with a complimentary dessert. The atmosphere is southern, bright and cheerful. Dinner for two rarely exceeds $20.00.
Best Pizza Pub in Morehead City
For a trendy setting, head into downtown Morehead in the waterfront district and look for Beach Bumz Pizzaria. The menu features unusual pizzas with toppings like local caught clams and shrimp. Dave, the resident chef, will whip up whatever your heart desires. Famous for their homemade potato chips, pair it with a grilled chicken pesto sandwich served on warm focaccia bread for the ultimate summer meal. A couple can gorge themselves, with leftovers to take home for $25.00.
Experience Affordable Fine Dining
If you're in the mood for a fancier fare with a creole and blues feel, cross the street to Piccata's. Owners Kelly and Wanda pride themselves on only serving the freshest fish, hand cut steaks and pasta delicately stuffed with sumptuous cheese. On Monday nights, catch the two for one special and enjoy prime rib with king crab legs, with seared asparagus and roasted red potatoes. A multiple course dinner for two on Monday night, including appetizer, salad, and hand crafted desserts, will run about $45.00 a couple. Check out Piccata's on the web at http://www.piccatas.com/.
Save your Money for Sight Seeing
Morehead City is a visitor's culinary dream, but you need not blow your budget in a tourist trap. Save your money for local attractions, dine with locals on food prepared by long time residents and truly experience the Crystal Coast's best kept secrets.
