Restaurants in Havelock, NC

Highway 70 runs through the heart of Havelock, NC, and lining the street on both sides are numerous dining options spanning from fast food favorites and family restaurants to diners and ice cream shops. Mostly casual in atmosphere, Havelock's restaurant and dining choices are dominated by the familiar world tour of Mexican, Italian and Chinese dishes. Of course, being so close to the ocean also means some restaurants serve fresh fish, shrimp, and crabs, while others master comfort foods like burgers and hot dogs.

Affordable and familiar, Havelock restaurants don't creep too far into the exotic. If you want a Chinese buffet at an affordable price, you'll find it here. The same goes for margarita night with burritos, tortilla chips and salsa at your favorite Mexican restaurant, or a taste of Italian with pepperoni pizza and spaghetti. By far, one of the most unique restaurants you'll find in town is Crabby Patty's. Offering a blend of fresh seafood at an affordable price, Crabby Patty’s is certainly the spot for those wanting coastal cuisine without driving all the way to Atlantic Beach or Morehead City.

A few franchises are dotted along Havelock as well. In addition to burger spots like Hwy 55 Burgers and Shakes, formerly known as Andy's Cheesesteaks, you can enjoy an affordable breakfast from Waffle House or spend your Sunday with a sundae at Dairy Queen. And if fast food is what you're after, you're in luck. Havelock's Hwy 70 offers a buffet of fast food favorites like Burger King, McDonalds, Taco Bell and Subway.

You won’t find a Starbuck’s but that doesn’t mean you won’t find some carefully crafted coffee. Head over to West Main Street and check out The Kitchen Table, which also has an assortment of sandwiches if you’re looking for a light lunch.

Also remember that Havelock has a fairly empty stretch of road for about 15 miles on the East and West of the town limits. So if you’re really hungry, don’t cruise through Havelock thinking another restaurant will pop up soon.  And if it’s the middle of the summer you might be waiting even longer. The neighboring Crystal Coast and New Bern get very popular with tourists during the summer and so do their restaurants. Many of those neighboring restaurants tend to cost more as well, so keep that in mind when you’re deciding where your family is stopping for lunch. Of course, there are affordable options in all three areas (Havelock, New Bern and the Crystal Coast) but the odds are certainly better that your meal will cost less in Havelock.

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Havelock Restaurants

700 E Main St
Havelock, NC
(252) 447-2111

Open 24 hours a day every day, Bayside Restaurant is the locals' favorite low-key diner. Enjoy a hardy omelet, a stack of pancakes, or other breakfast staples around the clock. They serve hamburgers with fries, as well as entrees from the sea, Italian pasta dishes, and more. ...more about Bayside Restaurant

  
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411 West Main Street
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-1211

Crabby Patty's offers a wide variety of menu items featuring fresh ingredients and daily specials. Offering up locally caught fried, baked or broiled seafood, one of a kind sandwiches, platters, wraps, desserts and more, Crabby Patty's allows dine-in, takeout and even has a special menu just for the little buccaneers....more about Crabby Patty's

  
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EAST: 1331 E. Main St.
WEST: 498 Hwy 70 W
Havelock, NC
(252) 444-5777

With two locations, El Cerro Mexican Bar and Grill offers Mexican food at its best and is a popular lunch and dinner spot. Appetizers include guacamole salad and dip, chili with cheese, and chicken nachos. Entrees vary from combination plates with a choice of chicken, cheese, beef, potato or spinach fillings...more about El Cerro Mexican Bar and Grill

  
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609 W. Main St.
Havelock, NC
(252) 444-0889

Hwy 55 Burgers, formerly known as Andy's Cheesesteaks, is the place for lunch when quick and delicious is required. The chain is known throughout eastern North Carolina for old time treats and cheeseburgers, cheesesteaks and other short order offerings. This location offers frozen custard, a new flavor every day and available...more about Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes and Fries

Coffee shops

  
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327 B West Main Street
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-2165

The Kitchen Table on Jaycee Street offers an excellent variety of coffees and specialty drinks between 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM daily, the cafe also sets out light lunch for the health conscious. They serve nine specialty sandwiches and a soup of the day every day, with several kinds of salads...more about The Kitchen Table

Breweries

313 Pollock St
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 288-5814

The Beer Army Burger Company is the place to go for a fresh-ground, never-frozen burger and an ice-cold beer. While specializing in burgers, their full menu includes a wide variety of delicious options including pulled pork sliders, shrimp tacos, grilled chicken wraps, and a variety of salads. Be sure to follow...more about Beer Army Burger Company

Planning and Pricing

Dining in Havelock is generally affordable at all the restaurants you encounter. Priced for young military families on a budget, most restaurants have familiar menu items at an affordable price. Even the popular Crabby Patty's, which features an assortment of local seafood, gives Havelock diners a local meal that doesn't break the bank. Mexican restaurants generally give you plenty of food without plenty of cost and Cerro Grande is no different, especially if you take advantage of daily lunch and dinner specials. And if you're just looking for a sandwich on the go, you'll find that Havelock has you covered with burgers from Hwy 55, subs from Subway and the usual lineup of fast food restaurants like Taco Bell, Burger King and McDonalds.

The price code noted with the restaurant name gives a general idea of the cost of dinner for two and is as follows:
$ Less than $20
$$ $20 to $30
$$$ $31 to $45
$$$$ More than $45

 
 
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