Atlantic Beach, NC beach rentals will have you near some of the most affordable restaurants in the area. If this is your coastal getaway on a budget, finding eateries that won't break the bank is an added bonus. Atlantic Beach has establishments offering top-rated food at reasonable prices. The Southern hospitality of the locals and the unique and creative entrees will give you great memories of your Atlantic Beach vacation.
Amos Mosquito's Restaurant
Opened in 1999, Amos Mosquito's is known by the locals as a place to get good food at a good price. Also going by the nickname "Skeeters," guests here can take pleasure in not only down home comfort food, but delights such as wine and sushi as well. Start off your dining experience with a glass or bottle of Chardonnay or Merlot. To go along with your drink, try the lobster dip or Andouille sausage and shrimp quesadilla. Amos Mosquito's serves two choices of fresh fish every day and will prepare it grilled, Cajun style or sauteed. Other popular choices are the Southern pork chop, shrimp and grits, and lemon rosmary chicken with bacon and cheddar macaroni n' cheese. For dessert, try the Oreo lemon cheesecake or the chocolate chip brownie ice cream sandwich. Your children will enjoy ordering such goodies as "slimy swampburger with fries," "swampmonsters" or "slime pie" for themselves from the children's menu. Guests dining here can also have fun at karaoke night.
Crabs Claw Restaurant
Vacationers at an Atlantic Beach rental will want to dine at least once by the water. Crabs Claw offers waterfront dining as well as fresh seafood entrees. Guests can start with a drink from their wine list or a cocktail such as peach dream punch, pomegranate martini, mango mojito or the house special, a Crabs Claw margarita. You could get an appetizer like conch fritters or bacon wrapped scallops, but locals tend to go straight for one of their steamer pots with a choice of lobster, clams, shrimp, scallops, mussels and snow crabs. Mini corn ears, red potatoes, celery, onions and carrots are included. Every meal comes with homemade jalapeno corn bread. Vegetarians can enjoy dishes like the veggie pot, garden salad with blackberry maple vinaigrette, and spinach and artichoke dip with grilled pita bread.
Channel Marker Restaurant
If you are on a family vacation at a beach rental in Atlantic Beach, make reservations at the Channel Marker for a fun meal. There is something on the menu that everyone can enjoy. Start off with a plate of housemade onion rings, mozarella cheese sticks or spicy wings. The Channel Marker serves up fresh seafood entrees such as stuffed shrimp, scallops Alfredo, filet of fish Oscar, stuffed flounder, lobster tails and fried soft-shell crabs. For a healthier meal, get your choice of daily catch fresh fish steamed or broiled.
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