Restaurants & Bars
Near Barefoot Beach Club
Sorted alphabetically within each town, closest to the house first — with cuisine, address, and phone for each. Filter by category below, or just scroll from the house outward.
Atlantic Beach
~1–3 Miles · 2–8 MinAll a very short drive from 205 Barefoot Lane — most are along The Circle or Fort Macon Road.
Amos Mosquito's
A local favorite for creative seafood and Southern dishes, featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
Atlantic Beach Coffee
Specialty coffee, tea, and baked goods, open early for a beach-morning coffee run.
Bahia Beach House & Surf Bar
Sea-and-land small plates near The Circle, with a laid-back surf-bar vibe.
Crab's Claw Oceanfront Restaurant
Caribbean-leaning seafood with an oceanfront view right on the water.
Full Moon Oyster Bar & Seafood
Oysters and classic seafood plates in a casual, causeway-side setting.
Hang 10 Donuts
Made-to-order donuts, espresso, and gelato right on The Circle.
Idle Hour Biergarten
A beer garden with a big tap list, steps from the sand.
Island Grille
Refined coastal fare in a near-oceanfront setting, good for a date night.
La Ceiva Mexican & Seafood
Mexican classics with a seafood twist on Fort Macon Road.
Monkey Bar & Grill
A kitschy, lively local watering hole with pub food, lunch specials, and games.
Oceanana Pier House Restaurant
A working fishing pier since 1959, with a restaurant overlooking the Atlantic.
Roma Pizza & Subs
Classic New York-style pizza, subs, and calzones — a post-beach staple for decades.
Table 9
Elevated seafood and New American plates in the Food Lion shopping center.
Tackle Box Tavern
A cash-only dive bar right on The Circle, dog-friendly with drink specials.
The Bite at the Box
All-day breakfast, burgers, and wings with rooftop seating over The Circle.
The Shark Shack
A no-frills outdoor seafood shack with a fenced yard, lawn games, and limited hours.
Tipsy Turtle Tavern
A relaxed happy-hour spot near the beach.
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path & Indian Beach
~5–8 Miles · 12–17 MinWest along NC-58, on the way to (or from) the aquarium.
Anchor Drafthouse
A waterfront dive-bar-meets-pizzeria in Indian Beach, known for build-your-own pizza and a big deck over the sound.
Big Oak Drive-In & Bar-B-Q
Casual drive-in BBQ and burgers in Salter Path.
Frank and Clara's
Casual seafood with a lively weekend nightlife scene in Salter Path.
Rising Tide Coastal Fare & Surfside Bar
Seafood and Southern fare with a surfside bar in Pine Knoll Shores.
The Clamdigger Restaurant
Oceanfront breakfast, lunch, and dinner inside the Inn at Pine Knoll Shores.
The Crab Shack
Steamed seafood — blue crabs, shrimp, oysters — sound-side in Salter Path.
Morehead City & Newport
~7–13 Miles · 15–23 MinAcross the causeway — Morehead's downtown waterfront has the widest range on the coast.
Arendell Room Bar
An intimate cocktail bar with artisan drinks and live music, off Arendell Street.
Bogue Sound Distillery
Handcrafted spirits and tastings a bit further inland toward Newport.
Captain's Table
Down-to-earth fried seafood, sides, and breakfast on Arendell Street.
Carolina Home & Garden
A garden-center cafe and wine lounge in Newport — cocktails, coffee, food trucks, and games.
Circa 81 Tapas and Cocktaileria
Small plates and craft cocktails in a chic, minimalist Morehead City spot.
El's Drive-In
A classic drive-in burger joint on Arendell Street since 1959.
Jack's on the Waterfront
Three floors on the water — a wood-fired pizza kitchen, waterfront bar, and rooftop with live music.
Marmalade Cafe and Bakery
Bakery-cafe with brunch favorites and pastries in Morehead City.
No Name Pizza & Subs
A Morehead City institution since 1982 — pizza, subs, wings, and a full bar.
Off the Hook
A seafood market and restaurant with the day's fresh catch.
Parrott's on Eleventh
Fine dining in a historic home, built on Carolina comfort food.
RedFish Grill & Bar
Locally sourced seafood and daily specials in a relaxed waterfront-adjacent spot.
Reed's Coffee + Art + Framing
Coffee, fine art, and custom framing all in one shop.
Rock the Dock Dueling Piano Bar
The Crystal Coast's only dueling piano bar — live, interactive, and loud, right on the waterfront.
Sanitary Fish Market & Restaurant
A Morehead City waterfront staple serving fresh seafood since 1938.
Snapperz Grill Steam Bar
Steamed and fried seafood in a Key West-themed space with a full bar.
Southern Salt Seafood Co. & Waterfront Restaurant
Fresh seafood with waterfront views on the Morehead City docks.
Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill
Baja-style Mexican with fresh ingredients and a lively downtown-waterfront patio.
Beaufort
~11–12 Miles · 21–23 MinWorth the drive — pair dinner or drinks with a stroll down Front Street.
Aqua Restaurant
Upscale seafood-forward fine dining in downtown Beaufort.
Backstreet Pub
A tucked-away, hidden-gem pub behind Clawson's.
Beaufort Grocery Company
New American fine dining in a former downtown grocery.
Black Sheep
Brick-oven pizza and craft cocktails on the Beaufort boardwalk, with water views.
Blackbeard's Grill & Steam Bar
Steamed seafood and steaks on Live Oak Street.
Clawson's 1905 Restaurant & Pub
Seafood and BBQ in a 108-year-old former grocery building on Front Street.
Front Street Grill
Waterfront seafood dining on Beaufort's historic Front Street.
Moonrakers
Upscale coastal cuisine with rooftop cocktails overlooking the waterfront.
Emerald Isle
~18–19 Miles · 30–32 MinThe west end of Bogue Banks — a good pairing with a Point sunset.
Ballyhoo's Island Sports Grill
A sports-bar hangout with pub food and drink specials.
El Zarape Mexican Restaurant
A longtime Tex-Mex staple with enchiladas, tacos, and margaritas.
Emerald Grill
Casual American fare in the K&V Plaza.
Flipperz Family Bar & Grill
A family-friendly bar and grill, also in the K&V Plaza.
Snapperz Grill Steam Bar
The Emerald Isle location of the local seafood-and-steam-bar chain.
The Growler Bar
A big beer-on-tap selection with live music on weekends.
Distances and drive times are estimated from 205 Barefoot Lane using typical routing on NC-58 / US-70 — actual GPS mileage may vary a bit depending on traffic and exact route. Restaurant and bar hours, menus, and even ownership can change; we've verified names, addresses, and phone numbers as of this writing, but a quick call ahead is always a good idea, especially off-season. Know a spot that should be on this list? Tell us and we'll add it.