RuckerJohns
A family restaurant run on Emerald Isle for over twenty years, with a canal-side deck where kids can feed turtles.
Located in a shopping center on Emerald Drive, this family-owned restaurant has operated for more than 25 years and is a popular choice for family and group dinners on Emerald Isle. The menu covers seafood, pasta and sandwiches; notable dishes include black pepper ribeye steak, lightly fried shrimp, honey butter croissants and salads with housemade dressing. Turtles often gather on the outdoor deck by the canal, and children can feed them while waiting for a table. Dinner waits are common in peak season. Mid-range pricing, with entrées about $18–35.
Opening hours
Daily, lunch through dinner; see ruckerjohns.com for current hours
Nearby sights
- Bogue Inlet Pier
- Emerald Isle Beach
- Swansboro
- Hammocks Beach State Park (Bear Island)
- Theodore Roosevelt State Natural Area
- North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
- Croatan National Forest
- Fort Macon State Park