Wow, sounds like a great place, not only super food, but a 50-foot dock open for all patrons. If you’ll excuse me, I think I need to make lunch plans today in Morehead City.
And, oh yes, let’s not forget. The Ruddy Duck Tavern is within walking distance of the Morehead City docks, and the slips at Morehead City Yacht Basin, a SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!

A terrific find for those transiting the Beaufort – Morehead City area. The Ruddy Duck Tavern is just west of the well known and mediocre Sanitary Fish market in the Morehead City center.. It has a 50′ floating dock that is free if you eat there and boy will you be glad you ate there.
We had one of the best meals ever. Fresh seafood – the owners boat is out front and he catches his own fish every morning. We shared a huge fish combo platter with light battered shrimp,
oysters, clams, and a huge fillet of fresh mackerel. Service was great, prices ~19 for top entrees and ~14 for others. Google the name and read other reviews.
It was Wed night and the place was packed. Waterfront deck or inside. One of the two owners is Brazilian. The Brazilian flare for food shows through.
You can be sure we will stop here on the way south.
Greg and Susan Han
Allegria — Krogen Whaleback #16

Subject: Morehead City Restaurant
Cruising News: Thanks for letting us know about that great restaurant in Morehead City, NC- The Ruddy Duck Tavern! Great food and reasonably priced. Ate there both nights that we stayed in Morehead City.
S/V recess

There is another good restaurant on the water in Beaufort, NC (300 Front Street). Just a mile [actually, several miles – editor] from the Ruddy Duck Tavern. It’s the Main Street Grill. They have a web site so check it out. I have eaten there and it is 5 stars. They have on the water dining. and a dock for boaters.
Jan Mancini