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If you are looking for the best beef in Morehead City, NC come to SoundSide Restaurant where our chef will prepare your favorite cut of Certified Angus Beef over live charcoal! We work with a local fish market to bring in fresh fish daily and we cut our steaks fresh with every order. All cooked over our live charcoal grill with a delicious taste, you can't find anywhere else in Carteret County.

Pair with one of our specialty drinks or house-made desserts that are baked daily for a sweet flavor. Our beef is exceptional. It offers the incredible flavor, tenderness, and juiciness only found in the Certified Angus Beef brand. Indulge your taste buds today with quality steaks cooked over live charcoal.
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Kris Dykeman is the Executive Chef of Soundside Restaurant. He was born and raised in Stockbridge, VT where he began learning about the restaurant business at an early age through another great chef; his father. Every day after school the bus would drop Kris off at the restaurant where he would carefully watch his father and learn the meaning of dedication to the kitchen.
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Brenda Thompson
Brenda Thompson
Dec 10, 2021
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We had read so many negative reviews that my husband and I decided to tempt fate and give Soundside Restaurant a try. We relocated from Asheville to Morehead City a few years ago. Being "foodies", we like to get a feel for a restaurant before investing our time and money into an evening. Once we recognize a top restaurant, we're loyal customers.
Despite the high prices, their menu offerings looked fantastic, but because of the bad reviews regarding slow service, we opted to sit at the bar for drinks and appetizers and make our own analysis.
The ambiance inside the front door seems nice and we
Jen Chappell
Jen Chappell
Jul 30, 2021
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One of the best meals I've had since living here! Fresh catch of the day, red snapper, blackened. Served with jasmine rice, black bean and corn salad, and the best chimichurri. So great! Solid wine list with fair prices.
Brenda Wilson
Brenda Wilson
Jun 23, 2021
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It was very good. I had a blackened Maui wrap, Maui was cooked just right very good taste. A little pricey, but, worth it. Great service!
The Myth
The Myth
May 30, 2021
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First, it’s a pain in the butt to get a reservation cause of the hours and no one answers the phone.
Second, we had to ask for bread cause our waitress wasn’t going to give it to us.
Third, drink prices are way over price.
Fourth, had to wait an hour for our food and the waitress barely even stop by and check on us to refill our drinks.
Fifth, the food was bland and had no flavor. It was overcooked and dry.
In my opinion it was a big waste of time and money. We spend over 160 bucks for two people only two drinks and two entrees.
Do not recommend. We will not be back
Victoria Poole
Victoria Poole
May 19, 2021
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Absolutely delicious food, amazing cocktails and top notch service! We sat at the bar and Lauren took care of us. I had the Cherry Blossom cocktail and the grilled Mahi Mahi. Oh and did I mention the strawberry pie? Well it was over the top!!!! Best restaurant in Morehead City!
Fran H.
Fran H.
Mar 16, 2021
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One of my favorite spots. Lauren is wonderful. Great quality drinks And food. Always fresh And I love the menu changes a little. Great spot for a steak and/or seafood. Salads are delicious. You will not be disappointed
Veda B.
Veda B.
Feb 06, 2021
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We got our meal to go but it was still presented well, hot and FANTASTICALLY tasty. We had the scallop appetizer that I couldn't recommend more! fried shrimp, crab cakes and some other things. I really enjoyed this meal and can't wait to be able to sit inside and have some of the beautiful cocktails that I saw going by while I ordered!
Bruce G.
Bruce G.
Aug 24, 2020
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Had reservations on Saturday early evening. Very pleasant waitress (Jade) and very nice. We ordered drinks and appetizers all was well . We tried to order filets and were informed they were out of filets??? We ordered other meals and they were very good . The manager came by to ask about our meals and I said we were disappointed with the lack of filets since we had heard they were very good. Then we asked about the size of the ribeyes . At that point she became very un pleasant and said you people are to much and walked away in a huff ??? We were very pleasant about the comments . We are locals
Lisa J.
Lisa J.
Aug 21, 2020
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A friend recommended we try this place and as one of our favorite fellow foodie diners, we headed right in based on his love for this independent spot in MHC. The service was friendly and attentive, from the front door to the final check. For lunch for two, including a warm apple crumble dessert, we were just under $40. My grilled cheese also included spinach and tomatoes on French bread were quite the upgrade on a traditional sandwich and my dining partner's half ribeye wrap with tomato, bacon, and cheddar soup he was beyond thrilled with at this meal. The house made chips I selected as my
Sara B.
Sara B.
Mar 04, 2020
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Absolutely delicious! Fancy restaurant with great staff and great food. The steak was juicy and cooked to perfection. The asparagus and mashed potatoes were great and full of flavor. The fish was cooked perfectly and the potato was soft all the way through. Also, the butter was softened which was nice and easy to spread.
Bob H.
Bob H.
Sep 10, 2019
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My wife and I decided to try Sound Side restaurant in Morehead City for lunch on a rainy afternoon. The atmosphere is wonderful and the service was as well. They have a great menu selection and a full bar. We were both very pleased with our lunch choices. The lunch menu prices were very reasonable, but the dinner menu looks to be more expensive that most comparable restaurants in Morehead City and the surrounding area. Even so, I think we'll have to try it for dinner the next time we are in the area. Based on the quality of our lunch I'm sure we would love the dinner options as well.
Phaedra S.
Phaedra S.
Aug 04, 2019
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The food is delicious. Staff is super attentive without being over bearing. Nice ambiance. I would've given them 5 stars but the wait on the food was toooooo long. It was approximately 45 mins before we got our food.
Roderick Rod Gillikin
Roderick Rod Gillikin
Jul 28, 2019
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Good food at descent prices. We feed the entire emergency room for under $100.00
Caitlin Reyes
Caitlin Reyes
Jul 28, 2019
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My husband and I went here for Valentine’s Day last month and although they were completely out of steak (the main reason I wanted to come) the lamb special was delicious! My husband got the shrimp scampi and we both shared the crab dip. The crab dip wasn’t my favorite, but then again I’m not huge on crab, my husband loved it though. The waitress was extremely friendly and very helpful. I asked if there was any way I could get a non alcoholic berry lemonade drink (not on the menu) and she had them make something special for me and it was just what I wanted! We will definitely be coming here
Jonathan M.
Jonathan M.
Jul 09, 2019
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I had the filet and enjoyed it very much cooked and seasoned very well, however the meal took a very long time, the wait being almost an hour and a half, as well as my friends food being cold, good food just be ready for a wait
Justin R.
Justin R.
Jun 12, 2019
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Tried this place on recommendation of one my employees and it did not disappoint. Service was great and everyone was super friendly from the moment we walked in. Our server was knowledgeable and did a great making recommendations. The food was prepared fresh and seasoned well and everything came out piping hot. I ordered the fried seafood combo and tried a side of the street corn (excellent btw) and had the French toast bread pudding for dessert. Really enjoyed the whole experience and look forward to going back soon.
Candace D.
Candace D.
Dec 02, 2018
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By far our favorite restaurant in MHC! The owner, Lauren, does an amazing job - the cocktails are on point, the food is consistently great, and the service is good. A must when in town!!!
Rachel G.
Rachel G.
Jul 17, 2018
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Well this little place surprised the heck out of me. Located at the corner of a strip mall near the HT I didn't have high hopes. However, the service was impressive like top quality. Between the time we were seated until we left we had a number of staff members ensure our dining experience was pleasant. I observed this level of service at all their tables. Now for the food! My friend ordered wings and us ladies both had small wedge salads to start. Apparently the wings were well done b/c not a word was said during the 10 minutes it took to eat them. Now the wedge salads were great, what made
Michael Struempf
Michael Struempf
Sep 26, 2017
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Best Surf and Turf I've ever had anywhere. Great staff very friendly and helpful. Gets busy sometimes you might need a reservation.
Ericka G.
Ericka G.
Sep 16, 2016
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I can't recall how I learned of this restaurant. Be it a recommendation, a previous Yelp search or from the Travel Channel/ Food Network segment on the area. Anyway, it was bookmarked so, here I am.

I did find it difficult to locate as my GPS had me all over the place. The restaurant is attached to Harris Teeter, facing the highway at the end of the strip. So, turn into the shopping center and make an immediate right. I expected a separate building and no... this is in the strip, kinda hidden. Aside from it being in a strip, the restaurant has a nice vibe. The ambiance is quite lovely. I
Scott Q.
Scott Q.
Jun 29, 2016
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Excellent!!! Great steak, great shrimp cocktail, great blackened shrimp and great chess cake. Not to mention excellent service by Haley.
Top notch place for some really great food at a more than fair price.
They do recommend reservations for busier times and dates.

Can't go wrong here.

Enjoy!!