Guidebook for Gloucester
Food Scene
Fish Hook Grill
980 Island Rdgood food...casual dining
Finz Grill
Waterfront dining..casual. great view
Ribeyes Steakhouse
509 Front StGreat steaks ..not waterfront
Blue Moon Bistro
119 Queen StFine dining $$$ Beautiful interior
Crab's Claw Oceanfront Caribbean Restaurant
201 W Atlantic BlvdGreat View!! caribbean /seafood $$$
Clawson's 1905 Restaurant
425 Front StCasual cuisine ..19th century bulding..exposed brick $$
El Zarape Mexican Restaurant
204 Atlantic Beach CausewayVery good mexican and cheap..3 locations
Beaufort Cafe
817 Cedar StGreat breakfast
The Banks Grill
2900 Arendell StGreat breakfast /lunch
Queen Anne's Revenge
400 Front StGreat pizza, waterfront..casual $$
The Front Street Inn
301 Front StMy favorite..waterfront..great view..classy fine dining inside or out $$$
Thai Sticky Rice
4426 Arendell StGreat Thai food...$
Ioanni's Grill
4138 Arendell Stsports bar..casual $ try the greek pizza
Beaufort Grocery
117 Queen Stwonderful food dine in or out $$
Dank Burrito
4135 Arendell Sthip fusion food...fun atmosphere $
El's Drive-In
3706 Arendell Stsince 1959!!!home of the super burger..and shrimp burger$
dine in or out pretty patio ..modern southern $$
30 locals recommend
Floyd's 1921 Restaurant, Bar & Catering
400 Bridges Stdine in or out pretty patio ..modern southern $$
Sammy's Seafood House and Oyster Bar
109 S 6th Stgreat local seafood...outside dining available
Full Circle Cafe
708 Evans Stfine dining..inside only $$$
Aqua Restaurant
114 Middle Lnsmall plates..large plates.. great food ..casual $$$
Drive through or dine in ..great pizza or try the pepper steak sub $
7 locals recommend
George's Take-Out
437 US-70Drive through or dine in ..great pizza or try the pepper steak sub $
Crossroads Pizza
738 Highway 70 OtwayGood Pizza, I think they also deliver
Drinks & Nightlife
Great location on the boardwalk water front...better for drinks than fine dining $
21 locals recommend
Dock House Restaurant
500 Front StGreat location on the boardwalk water front...better for drinks than fine dining $
Wonderful food...the shrimp mac and cheese is great, waterfront..dine in or out $$
60 locals recommend
Ruddy Duck Tavern
509 Evans StWonderful food...the shrimp mac and cheese is great, waterfront..dine in or out $$
young crowd..music ..great wood fired pizza , on the water $
44 locals recommend
Jack's Waterfront Bar, Wood Fired Kitchen & Rooftop Event Venue
513 Evans Styoung crowd..music ..great wood fired pizza , on the water $
Sightseeing
My favorite..family friendly, lifeguards , showers, food stand
250 locals recommend
Fort Macon State Park
2303 E Fort Macon RdMy favorite..family friendly, lifeguards , showers, food stand
Nc Aquarium Society
320 Salter Path Rdgreat for kids..interactive exhibits
Old Burying Ground
411 Ann Stcreepy cemetery...full of beaufort history
take the ferry from cedar island...good day trip..pristine beaches..lots of good restaurants and shops...rent a bike to get around
91 locals recommend
Ocracoke Island
take the ferry from cedar island...good day trip..pristine beaches..lots of good restaurants and shops...rent a bike to get around
Shell Point Picnic Area
1799 Island RdGreat views...nice park
Entertainment & Activities
pristine beach, accessible only by ferry, from harkers island, claimed top prize in 2016 number one best beach in USA Today readers choice awards. http://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-national-park-beach/.
54 locals recommend
Cape Lookout
pristine beach, accessible only by ferry, from harkers island, claimed top prize in 2016 number one best beach in USA Today readers choice awards. http://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-national-park-beach/.
Core Sound Waterfowl Museum
1785 Island RdA glimpse into past "Down East" life
This is the boat my husband is owner/ operator of...check the website for trips and fees
9 locals recommend
Carolina Princess
604 Evans StThis is the boat my husband is owner/ operator of...check the website for trips and fees
Shopping
Beaufort Linen Co.
331 Front StWonderful Coastal clothing and gifts...very classy
Essentials
Lowes Foods of Morehead City
2900 Arendell StWonderful prepared foods for beach going...
Food Lion
8700 Emerald DrExcellent prepared food for beachgoing
Parks & Nature
Atlantic Beach
big waves,lifeguards, showers, bathrooms, food
small waves, shallow water..safe for little ones..bathrooms ..showers
11 locals recommend
Radio Island
small waves, shallow water..safe for little ones..bathrooms ..showers