to start off the menu is nothing but over fried overpriced food. I've been there three times the last year and every time i've been there it's been nothing but bad food. i've tried most of the food and it's or full of oil. read more

A must try when visiting Emerald Isle! The line is long for a reason, but you can order drinks while you wait. They do not offer takeout, but there's plenty of seating inside and outside. It's the right balance of quick service and awesome food. read more

Everything is good and the service is wonderful. This page was in need of an updated menu pic so here's what 2025 looks like at The Fish Hut. read more

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Food was amazing and fresh. Ordered fried fish tacos, grilled shrimp tacos and the ahi tacos. Only down side if they don't do take out or to go. Would definitely come back! read more

Fish Hut Grill - American Near Me - Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Outstanding food. There aren't many great spots around here- but this one is fantastic. I got blackened grouper on a salad, and poutine, my toddler got a grilled cheese (the only it I wouldn't order again, even for a child). There was a line to order but it moved fast and they serve you drinks while you wait which is genius. There's planting of seating, both outdoor and indoor. read more

Fish Hut Grill - Blackened grouper on salad - American Near Me - Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Place is very chill. Food was excellent and great place for kids. I would go here again and again. Can't believe I haven't been before now. read more

Fish Hut Grill - Finished version. No crumbs left! - American Near Me - Emerald Isle, North Carolina

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Very good food. We had the steamed Shrimp and dry rub chicken wings. Service was helpful with the menu when we came in and we ordered our food before seating ourselves. Beach and casual ambiance, not a whole lot of parking. Lines are out the door during tourist season, but the line moves quickly. read more

This place was the BEST. You know when you pull in and there is a line to get in it's going to be good but man it was good! The service was friendly and quick. The food was hot and tasty. Highly recommend coming here if you get a chance. The indoor and outdoor seating is great!! read more

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The vibe is so cool, the food is good the price is ok we will be back really enjoyed ourselves

So listen.... Parking is a "thing" they only have like 5 spots. BUT the food is worth the wait. FR FR. I got a scallop salad and the hubbs got a large fried shrimp plate. Their batter is so light and soft, it's not super heavy & greasy. The scallops were juicy and fresh. Will return. Might find a way to walk over read more

Fish Hut Grill - Scallop salad - American Near Me - Emerald Isle, North Carolina

My word. BEST restaurant choice this whole vacation. SO GOOD!!! I got blackened shrimp, slaw and onion rings. My husband got mahi mahi. We both LOVED IT!!! As for ambiance: Very beachy vibe. Come uber casual and that's fine. Cute beach decor read more

Great fish tacos (grouper). I ordered it blackened. My wife had the blackened Mahi sandwich and she said it was the best she has ever had . Bottled beer is grab and go and pay later. So no matter how busy they are, you can grab another from the cooler as much as you want . Honor system and settle up when you are ready. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Will definitely return next year read more

This was a low-key spot that I really enjoyed. Placed my order at the counter with a the attendant that was more than helpful. The drinks are on a honor system so definitely make it easy to grab what you want. The food was amazing, I would recommend the fish tacos and cheese bites to anyone. This is perfect spot for dinner coming off the beach and I would come again for sure. read more

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Ate at Fish Hut Grill for lunch. The food was great! We had a grouper sandwich and a pound of peel and eat shrimp. Both were tasty. We also split a large pasta salad. It was delicious but more than two of us could eat with our other food. Highly recommend! We'll be back the next time we visit the island. read more

This is my favorite place in Emerald Isle. I love it so much. The painkiller was as good as what you get in the Virgin Islands. The food is excellent. Fish tacos are incredible, cheese curds yes please, fish bites - even the kids loved. read more

Fish Hut Grill - Painkiller that rivals the Caribbean! - American Near Me - Emerald Isle, North Carolina

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A very different concept for the island and I love it! You order then sit and they bring you the food. Seafood was very good and fresh. The house made margs are really good as well read more

This is a burger/fish grill with limited seating and a fun atmosphere. The staff is very friendly and welcoming and very helpful with any questions about the menu. It's a bring the kids place where the food is just ok but extremely pricey. So just be prepared...you don't get what you're expecting. read more

Long wait but totally worth it!! We waited about 45 minutes before we got inside but during this time we were able to go inside and grab fountain drinks or order alcoholic beverages. The service during the wait was excellent, made the wait go by quickly. After placing our order, we found a table and received our food within 10 minutes. The fish tacos were delicious! Menu options were limited as some things ran out before we got to the front and before 7pm but there was something on the menu for every member of our family. read more

I would love to experience this restaurant but I am handicapped and can't stand in line so we won't be going and we live here.

Great experience for lunch! Was pretty busy but good came out quick! Excellent fried fish, cheese curds and onion rings. We had a party of 7 and everyone loved their food! Nice atmosphere right in the heart of town. Plenty of seating! Definitely a must try! read more

I had been recommended here by locals and the reviews are outstanding. So, I need to give my honest opinion so people know what to expect. You stand in a long line to order food. You can't even see what's on the menu until you her right inside. There is a sign that says no to go's. A server will come up and ask if you want a drink and take your name. I ordered a Bloody Mary and it was absolutely delicious! When we finally got to the counter we had many questions and the girl taking our order was very kind and helpful. I chose the grouper over a salad. I noticed the pricing was very cheap for seafood in the area. That was a plus. I also ordered a tomato and cucumber side. My mom ordered a half pound of peel and eat shrimp and my dad ordered the grilled scallop smack and a chili. After ordering you find a table anywhere you can. It is a really chill, beach vibe atmosphere. No frills- which I liked. Great music playing- Dirty Heads, Stick Figure, etc. We found a table outside and pushed over all the food that was left on the table. Like I said- no frills. All staff were very friendly and Cole stood out to me the most. They call your name when they are taking trays out. Our food came and my dad's scallops had zero flavor. My grouper salad was OK. After having one the night before at another local restaurant? I can see why the price was so cheap. They use all Throw away plates and utensils. Chili was different but good. Cukes and tomatoes were not good at all. The tomatoes tasted really smooshed and cheap. Peel and eat shrimp were the smaller kind. So, basically the food was very subpar. I think this is more of a place to get fish tacos and fries. I barely ate any food and they do not have any to go containers so I had to put another container on top of it. I didn't like that at all. You then wait in another long line to pay. It's all written down by name. It took awhile for her to time me. So- if you want a really chill place with subpar seafood and don't mind a wait you will love it. read more

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This place is awesome and a huge asset to Emerald Isle. It gets packed during vacation season & you may end in line for a long time. You will find here: - Fresh seafood - Laid back atmosphere - Indoor and outdoor seating - Margaritas, Beer & other drinks - Fish tacos - Poutine - Reasonable prices - Good people! Don't visit Emerald Isle without eating here. read more

This place lived up to it's reputation. Great reviews on Yelp so we decided to give it a try. Luckily, we found it on a day they were open. I believe they are only open Thurs - Sat until "summer". The line at 5 PM was already about 30 people deep and 50 by the time we were able to order. I had the fish tacos which were excellent and stuffed full. Wife had the shrimp tacos which she also loved. I was concerned when the kids ordered burgers at a fish taco place, but they were surprisingly good. As many families do, we always share and say "try this, try this". The staff were all friendly and chill. My wife wanted to go again during our stay, but it was on a Monday and they were closed. read more

Awesome food! Awesome atmosphere! Service was great! Well worth the wait! Being served a delicious mango refresher while waiting didn't hurt either! 10/10 recommend! read more

Fish Hut Grill - Shrimp tacos, mango refresher - American Near Me - Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Was recommended this restaurant by an EI native and I am in *Love*. The shrimp was so well seasoned and for 2 tacos per order, perfect servings that didn't leave you feeling hungry after finishing. The fries were delicious. The Mac and cheese creamy and topped with little Goldfish crackers And the Dry Rub wings SO well seasoned that the chicken itself was juicy and flavorful. Service was amazing! Everyone's so nice and fast. The location is really cute, little parking, but makes up for it with the quality of food you get. 11/10 will come again! Definitely recommend this place read more

Fish Hut Grill - Fried Shrimp tacos, fries, dry rub wings, & Mac and cheese - American Near Me - Emerald Isle, North Carolina

First time eating here. Great customer service and very well organized chaos. The line was well out into the parking lot but moved quite quickly and the perfect table was open for 7 of us. We tried a little of everything as a group and all the food was fantastic! Wish I would have found this prior to the last night in town. read more

I've been here a couple times and both experiences have been pretty solid! The fish is fresh and cooked to perfection. The food menu has everything you can want in seafood selections. There's a chill bar with a cocktail menu as well as a couple beer fridges, when you walk in, that have a wide variety of beer choices. The setting is relaxing and comfortable with a very chill vibe. The added perk is the staff is super friendly and helpful, and you can tell they love their spot. My type of place! Thanks! read more

Fish Hut Grill - Blacken Fish Tacos w/ Cheese Curds - American Near Me - Emerald Isle, North Carolina

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This place was great! I got the shrimp tacos which were tender, fresh, and flavorful. We also got an excellent Painkiller and a signature beer. Went very early to avoid the long lines that had been foretold. Great vibe. Good discovery. We stopped on our way in the PKS. This may become a habit --- a great way to kick off a beach visit! read more

Wasn't sure about the order at a counter concept for a seafood place, but I was wrong and it absolutely works. Drinks came out quick and were very good. Fish, fish tacos, and soft shell crab sandwich were all very good. The epitome of a come as you are, laid back, beach vibe. Family friendly, reasonably priced. (The fish tacos my son got had HUGE pieces of mahi, he loved them.) read more

Food - Amazing Service- friendly Vibe- chill The line you see - worth it. Drinks good. Food amazing. Be ready to wait in line but they will come out & get your drink order while you wait. The drinks are well made & refreshing the food just as spectacular. A guy ordered the whole fish.... they brought out a red snapper & the grouper the guy picked out which one he wanted.... Talk about fresh caught. Love this place. Now I understand the long lines to the street. read more

What a fun place! Great vibe and atmosphere, and the employees are all really nice and helpful. The food was pretty good too - we had the poke bowl, which was okay. The shrimp tacos were great - perfectly cooked and flavorful. The tomato cucumber salad was awesome, and the chicken salad was good. A little pricey for everything, but still good. read more

We had the whole fried snow snapper, soft shell crabs, oysters, and blackened shrimp--paired with a fantastic IPA from a local brewery, recommended by Courtney. Everything was so delicious, we ended up ordering a second whole fish! The seafood was incredibly fresh and of the highest quality, with each dish perfectly seasoned and expertly cooked--nothing overdone. This is hands down the best seafood restaurant in town, with top-notch service to match. The servers, especially Courtney and Jack, were outstanding--energetic, courteous, and truly made the experience memorable! read more

Came here on the recommendation of a friend and we weren't disappointed! A no frills kind of place with great food, drinks, and service - what more could you ask for? It's the perfect beach stop! We sat outside under the pergola on a sunny 70 degree day and enjoyed every minute! It's so laid back and relaxing, we could have spent the afternoon there! We had the peel and eat shrimp, blackened scallops, salad with blackened grouper, and the tomato cucumber salad and all were SO good! And they have good ranch (IYKYK)! Can't wait to come back here when we are in town again! read more

Fish Hut Grill - Front - tomato cucumber salad and large garden salad w blackened grouper Back - 1/2 lb peel and eat shrimp and blackened scallops - American Near Me - Emerald Isle, North Carolina

We realized it was open yesterday and hooked quick u-turn! You can't come to EI and NOT go to Fish Hut! read more

Fish Hut Grill - Had the whole Black Sea Bass and peel and eat shrimp. Delicious and great service as always. - American Near Me - Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Way overrated. Not worth standing in line in the hot sun. Food was very mediocre as was the service.

Nice local cuisine! Fast and friendly and food was great! Nice open beach vibes. Got the battered fish tacos and onion rings and were great!

One of my favorite places for seafood. Iv'e been going here and recommending this place for a few years. I recently had the whole fish (I believe it was lane snapper) and WOW. The fish was seasoned and cooked to perfection. Wasn't much left after picking it apart. The fried shrimp, scallops, and oysters are also awesome but the fish is a must. Drinks are decent. Their pain killer was great a few years ago but sadly seems either the bartender or the recipe changed. Service is decent. I was mainly disappointed on my last visit. We got there at 8pm (they close at 9) but got turned away. I asked the server if it was possible to stay for service since a group of three left the line as we arrived; it was only two of us but sadly we were declined. If you are going to go, go early or expect to wait in line or be turned away if it's too late. read more

Fish Hut Grill - Whole fish and shrimp sandwich. - American Near Me - Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Great food! Had a variety of things on the menu and it was all fresh and excellent. Awesome drinks, too!

A great margarita for the win!!! Yesss...fish hut has the margs perfected. I had both the strawberry cilantro and blueberry jalapeño. Both were amazing, but the blueberry was my favorite. We visited the fish hut several times during our 9 day trip to Emerald Isle and each time was great. Food is super fresh and hot. The service is friendly and quick. They get extremely busy, but it's worth the wait. Also, dog friendly. They allowed my dog inside while we ordered and then we sat outside and the waitress brought her a bowl of water. Great local spot. read more

This place is an experience for sure. We ate here during our vacation in part due to it's fantastic reviews on Yelp. You wait to order food, but you can grab a self-serve drink while you wait which is nice. The trust and honor system is truly unique and makes it a fantastic experience. We got a poke bowl, grilled shrimp, fish bites for the kids, fries and hushpuppies. Everything was cooked to perfection. They have minimal or no A/C when we went, but all the doors were open and it was seemingly a part of the experience. The weather was hot, but the food, service and atmosphere was fantastic and we will surely be back when we are in town. read more