Bonnie Dune - A Locals Guide to Emerald Isle
Food scene
Great food, little more formal for dinning in or grab a seat at the bar and eat. They also have the best roof top bar on the isle (Torpedo Lounge). Make booking fills up quick
63 locals recommend
Caribsea
8921 Crew DrGreat food, little more formal for dinning in or grab a seat at the bar and eat. They also have the best roof top bar on the isle (Torpedo Lounge). Make booking fills up quick
Emerald Isle Wine Market
9102 Coast Guard RdBest selection of wine on the isle, wine bar and tasting room
Emerald Isle Pier - Enjoy a meal on the patio, great breakfast
30 locals recommend
Surf's Up Grill & Bar
102 Bogue Inlet DrEmerald Isle Pier - Enjoy a meal on the patio, great breakfast
Fish Hut Grill
301 Mangrove DrHang out on the patio, great for casual meal lunch or dinner
This is our favorite on island for casual dinning, a few drinks and some music.
We like the bar at the back with a more casual atmosphere. During cold months. Warm days and summer outdoors is busy with first come first serve seating. Enjoy a great burgers, hang out with locals and catch a game on the sports TV.
Outdoor patio seating also available and check out their live music schedule.
The front has restaurant seating if you're after a sit down and being served.
53 locals recommend
Gaffer's
9106-A Coast Guard RoadThis is our favorite on island for casual dinning, a few drinks and some music.
We like the bar at the back with a more casual atmosphere. During cold months. Warm days and summer outdoors is busy with first come first serve seating. Enjoy a great burgers, hang out with locals and catch a game on the sports TV.
Outdoor patio seating also available and check out their live music schedule.
The front has restaurant seating if you're after a sit down and being served.
The Village Market
7802 Emerald DrGreat nosh, breakfast, lunch sandwhiches ect.
Great BBQ, go early once it's sold out it's done.
As seen on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
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Shepard Barbecue
Great BBQ, go early once it's sold out it's done.
As seen on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
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Dine in American fare. Be sure to make a reservation to avoid the wait.
60 locals recommend
Rucker Johns Restaurant
8700 Emerald DrDine in American fare. Be sure to make a reservation to avoid the wait.
Next to Fish Hut Grill. Mostly inside dinning with some outside seating.
29 locals recommend
Flipperz Family Bar & Grill
311 Mangrove DrNext to Fish Hut Grill. Mostly inside dinning with some outside seating.
Familiar American Chinese dishes such as beef with broccoli served in a simple take-out restaurant.
Great Wall
8201 Emerald DrFamiliar American Chinese dishes such as beef with broccoli served in a simple take-out restaurant.
A menu featuring classic American seafood dishes, steam pots, & bar snacks in a casual setting.
25 locals recommend
Snapperz of Emerald Isle
8106 Emerald DrA menu featuring classic American seafood dishes, steam pots, & bar snacks in a casual setting.
Casual spot for American fare, including locally sourced seafood & steaks, plus a range of martinis.
42 locals recommend
Kathryn's Bistro & Martini Bar
8002 Emerald DrCasual spot for American fare, including locally sourced seafood & steaks, plus a range of martinis.
Big Oak Drive-In & Bar-B-Q
1167 Salter Path RdLocals favorite. Shrimp Burgers, burgers, and BBQ
Seafood restaurant, great back deck to enjoy the water and a drink.
36 locals recommend
The Crab Shack
146 Shore DrSeafood restaurant, great back deck to enjoy the water and a drink.
This is one of the few places off island we love and will make effort to visit. Great drinks and food trucks.
12 locals recommend
Bogue Sound Distillery
108 Bogue Commercial DrThis is one of the few places off island we love and will make effort to visit. Great drinks and food trucks.
Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill
140 Fairview DrSightseeing
The southern facing beach offers rare sunrise and sunset views, 100 yards from the house.
21 locals recommend
The Point
The southern facing beach offers rare sunrise and sunset views, 100 yards from the house.
Historic Ft Macon park is a great piece of history located on the opposite end of the island from the point.
250 locals recommend
Fort Macon State Park
2303 E Fort Macon RdHistoric Ft Macon park is a great piece of history located on the opposite end of the island from the point.
Popular pier fishing spot and sightseeing point. Grab a rod and reel, some bait and enjoy the views.
77 locals recommend
Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
100 Bogue Inlet DrPopular pier fishing spot and sightseeing point. Grab a rod and reel, some bait and enjoy the views.
Fun for the whole family
Fun zone with go karts, batting cages, driving range and other activities. Less than 10min from the house just back over the bridge
66 locals recommend
Mac Daddy's
130 Golfin Dolphin DrFun zone with go karts, batting cages, driving range and other activities. Less than 10min from the house just back over the bridge
Pedego Electric Bikes Emerald Isle
8002 Emerald DrElectric Bike Rentals
Salty Pirate Waterpark
8915 Reed DrWater park slides
Blue Heron Park
7500 Emerald DrSwings and things
Great for a rainy day outing or change of pace. Conveniently located to the house about 2.5miles.
22 locals recommend
Emerald Plantation Cinema
8700 Emerald DrGreat for a rainy day outing or change of pace. Conveniently located to the house about 2.5miles.
Down in Atlantic Beach alliterative to Emerald Isle Cinema.
18 locals recommend
Atlantic Station Cinema
1010 W Fort Macon RdDown in Atlantic Beach alliterative to Emerald Isle Cinema.
Great way to escape the heat, see some amazing sea life.
275 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
1 Roosevelt BlvdGreat way to escape the heat, see some amazing sea life.
Ben & Jerry’s
8204 Emerald DrAll about the ice cream!
DQ Grill & Chill Restaurant
8307 Emerald DrDeserts for the family
Colorful sweet shop offering 54 flavors of Hershey's ice cream plus taffy, milkshakes & sundaes.
29 locals recommend
Sweet Spot
8201 Emerald DrColorful sweet shop offering 54 flavors of Hershey's ice cream plus taffy, milkshakes & sundaes.
Unique Garden Shop. Beautiful selection of plants & pottery, we also have a boutique and vintage game room located inside our store.
Offer a full selections of beer, wine and cocktails, as well as a variety of coffee drinks. Our food truck is open Thursday-Sunday and we have various food pop ups throughout the week.
Nightly events such as Wine Down Wednesday, Locals Night, Live Music, Pottery Classes, Wine Tastings and more! Come hang with us in the gardens."
16 locals recommend
Carolina Home & Garden
4778 NC-24Unique Garden Shop. Beautiful selection of plants & pottery, we also have a boutique and vintage game room located inside our store.
Offer a full selections of beer, wine and cocktails, as well as a variety of coffee drinks. Our food truck is open Thursday-Sunday and we have various food pop ups throughout the week.
Nightly events such as Wine Down Wednesday, Locals Night, Live Music, Pottery Classes, Wine Tastings and more! Come hang with us in the gardens."
Village Ice Cream and Candies
9104 Coast Guard RdIce cream, candy, saltwater taffy, fudge and more
Emerald Isle Community Center
203 Leisure LnPublic Tennis, PickleBall, Slides, Basketball.
Hwy 58 Bikes
8002 Emerald DrBike Rentals
Beach Life and Shopping
Atlantic Beach Surf Shop
515 W Fort Macon RdGreat surf shop, used boards, gear and style.
Bert's Surf Shop
8202 Emerald DrLocal Surf Shop just mins from the house.
Village Beach Mart
9104 Coast Guard RoadBeach supplies and more
Ace is one of my favorite places for gear, they have a great selection of fishing and the best selection of xtra tuf shoes and sunglasses for that emergency need.
Sound Ace Hardware
300 Emerald Plantation RdAce is one of my favorite places for gear, they have a great selection of fishing and the best selection of xtra tuf shoes and sunglasses for that emergency need.
Reel Outdoors Inc
7802 Emerald DrFishing supplies, clothing and boating gear. Great selection
Surfboard Rentals, clothing and skate shop. Best selection of flip flops on the island
South Swell Surf Shop
8204 Emerald DriveSurfboard Rentals, clothing and skate shop. Best selection of flip flops on the island
Neuse Sport Shop
1021 Cedar Point BoulevardAlways a favorite for all things water sports.
Hot Wax Surf and Paddle Sports
200 Mallard DrSurf lessons, rentals, kayaks and more
Shopping
1.5 miles from the house. We highly recommend pre-ordering for pick-up if you're arriving late.
26 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Egret Landing
8800 Crew Dr1.5 miles from the house. We highly recommend pre-ordering for pick-up if you're arriving late.
ABC Liquor Super Store, for all hard alcohol, located between Publix and Food lion Grocery Stores.
ABC Liquor Super Store
8700 Emerald DrABC Liquor Super Store, for all hard alcohol, located between Publix and Food lion Grocery Stores.
CVS Pharmacy
300 Mangrove DriveLocal Pharmacy about 3miles from the house
Right before the bridge to the island. Usually less crowded than on island in high season. Pro-tip order ahead, pick-up and drive onto the island.
There is a ABC store just next to it so you can pick up all your shopping needs
22 locals recommend
Lowes Foods of Cape Carteret
321 WB McLean DrRight before the bridge to the island. Usually less crowded than on island in high season. Pro-tip order ahead, pick-up and drive onto the island.
There is a ABC store just next to it so you can pick up all your shopping needs
ABC Store of Carteret County
Next to Lowes Food off island for
Cap'n Willis Seafood Market
7803 Emerald DrLocal seafood market, local catches
Support
Emerald Isle Homeowner Services
9106 B Coast Guard RoadProperty management and support.