In Edenton, North Carolina, you can enjoy a good meal at one of our locally owned restaurants. Specialties include fresh seafood pulled from local waters and farm-to-table produce and meat from the region’s abundant agricultural resources. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a date-night on the town or dining together with family, Edenton offers a setting to accommodate your outing.
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309 Bistro & Spirits, located in the heart of downtown Edenton, is a frequent stop for locals and visitors. Signature dishes include steak, chicken, pasta and seafood specialties.
Executive Chef and Owner Kevin Yokley and his wife Jennifer invite you to come dine with us, where each dish is prepared with personalized detail. Serving only the finest quality seafood available, we source our products from the most reputable and respected purveyors and fishermen, giving preference to local seafood that’s sustainably caught.
The bar offers handmade cocktails, along with a great draft beer and wine selection, including many local options.
309 South Broad Street
252-482-0997
309bistro.com
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Located on the water about a mile from downtown Edenton, the oyster bar offers indoor and outdoor seating with a view of the bay. Start with the creative oyster lineup, from traditional raw or steamed to Southern-style, fried with creamed collards, or grilled-cheese style with pimento cheese and country ham.
Those familiar with North Carolina fish houses will recognize the fried seafood platters of shrimp or flounder served with fries, slaw and hushpuppies. Other specialties include crab cakes, fish tacos and seafood chowder. The menu changes with the seasons and depends upon the availability of what’s coming off the boats, so the food is as fresh as possible. Make sure to peruse the drink list, complete with an assortment of specialty cocktails.
621 W Queen Street
252-482-1128
More than just a local sub shop, this fast-casual eatery is known for good service and tasty, consistent food. In addition to a long list of subs (served hot or cold), the menu features lasagna, fried chicken, wraps, salads, spaghetti platters and more. Local tip: The Philly cheesesteak is said to be one of the best around.
Eat in the small dining room or take your order to go.
1100 North Broad Street
252-482-4934
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Known as “Edenton’s living room,” Governor’s Pub is a friendly neighborhood joint where out-of-towners quickly feel like locals. Traditional pub/sports bar fare includes wings, burgers, subs, soups, and fish and chips. The extensive beer list offers domestic drafts, as well as rotating craft beers and international imports.
321 South Broad Street Suite D
252-482-7655
info@theraskgroup.com
facebook.com/guvspub
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Mouthwatering BBQ entrees, and also breakfasts and smoothies!
1018 N. Broad Street Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 368-1699
innerbanksbbq@gmail.com
innerbanksbbq.com
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Known for authentic Mexican cuisine, Mamasita’s has an extensive menu of specialties. Choose from fajitas, enchiladas, tacos, burritos, quesadillas and salads. For a real treat, explore options in the chef’s favorites section.
The kids menu has a variety of Mexican and American options to please picky eaters. And the lunch menu is a great value with fresh dishes that arrive quickly. Margaritas have their own section on the menu with a variety of flavors and sizes from small to “monster.”
300B Virginia Rd
252-482-6892
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Champion of Food Network’s renowned “Chopped” series, award-winning pitmaster Adam Hughes preaches the gospel of traditional Southern culinary ingredients and methods. With his team of local chefs, Hughes smokes meat — pork, beef, chicken, turkey and sausage — over hard wood coals (never gas or electric) right outside the restaurant. Sides and desserts are all made from scratch in house using family recipes that have been passed down for generations. The restaurant serves lunch only, but has a market with ready-made-dinners and other culinary delights that is open daily during the week.
Smoked chicken salad and pimento cheese are available by the pint. Large trays with a variety of meats and sides feed from three to 10 people. A food truck is available for catering and events.
802 West Queen Street
252-482-2400
oldcolonysmokehouse.com
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Delicious Southern-style family restaurant serving fried chicken, fish, and seafood accompanied by satisfying side dishes. Treat yourself to the mouth-watering apple turnovers to top off your meal. Eat in, carry out or enjoy the convenience of the drive-thru. The Chicken Kitchen is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
809 North Broad Street
252-482-4721
jsphbowles@yahoo.com
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Located off the courtyard of the Inner Banks Inn in a converted carriage house, The Table serves seafood, steaks, salads and pastas in an upscale atmosphere, with a menu that rotates seasonally.
The Table sources fish and shellfish from local waterways, and meat and produce for area farms. Choose to dine indoors in the intimate well-appointed dining room or outside on the patio adorned with market lights and a fire pit. Outdoor dining is pet friendly.
Reservations are recommended. The Table also offers catering for weddings and other events.
103 E. Albemarle Street
252-482-3641
info@innerbanksinn.com
TheTableNC.com
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Waterman's Grill occupies one of Edenton's many historic buildings, which in the 1960 and ’70s was home to the Tynch & Toppin Fish Market. Since, then, Waterman's has become a local landmark for visitors and locals alike.
Featuring two dining areas (one upstairs and one downstairs) as well as a bar, Waterman's offers a lively, casual elegance. So whether you're looking for a romantic dinner by candlelight, treating the whole family, or having a couple of drinks and watching the game, Waterman's provides a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
The large menu serves a variety of salads, sandwiches, steaks and pasta dishes. But the star here is the seafood, particularly the offerings from the steamer and raw bar. Waterman’s is open for dinner only.
427 South Broad Street
252-482-7733
watermansgrill@yahoo.com
watermansgrill.com
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