Whether you're looking for fine dining or a fun feast, Elizabeth City's restaurants create the atmosphere for you. Take your meal in an old train station, cozy up to your table in a movie theater, hang with the locals in their meeting place, or grab a bite at a bar and restaurant with nightly entertainment.
Three Mexican restaurants are available. Mamasita's has the most authentic Mexican atmosphere; El Parian mixes the best cocktails, while at 3 Amigos service is fastest and most proficient in English.
Logan Raye's is a new addition to downtown, and features a Caribbean and Seafood menu. Quality Seafood Co. sells fresh fish and shellfish to customers directly, and serves the same in its restaurant area. Groupers is another popular restaurant downtown combining seafood and entertainment.
Has two Japanese restaurants; Toyama is a downtown storefront with amazingly authentic sushi and kitchen entrees. Drinks imported from Japan. Volcano is in the Southgate Mall.
Dragon Buffet is next to Volcano in the mall. Hong Kong Restaurant, owned and operated by the Wong family, has a wonderful buffet and friendly service. New Star is also family-owned and has generous portions of tasty food!
Cypress Creek Grill offers a classy atmosphere and delicious food. Owned and operated by Elizabeth City's own Bobby Plough. Located on Water St.
The City Wine Sellar offers deli sandwiches as well as bakery and spirits. The Sandwich Market, a shop run out of a renovated barn on Selden Street, also offers great sandwiches and wraps--careful though, they close early! Pineapple Cafe on Halstead Boulevard offers a wide variety of breakfast choices, as well as a lunch menu.
Montero's is a high-end restaurant run by Elizabeth City's Andy Montero. Lovely gourmet food! Classic southern atmosphere.
Tony's is the city's premiere Italian restaurant, serving delicious authentic food.
Van's and The Circle offer both Greek and Italian Cuisine. Van's Place II serves breakfast all day, as well as authentic Greek cuisine. The Vicky Villa also serves breakfast all day.
Buffets include Prime Sirloin and Golden Corral if that's your style.
Good chains include Applebee's, IHOP, and Ruby Tuesday's. Hogan's in the Holiday Inn is great if you're looking for a sports bar/pub.
All the usual fast food chains are available. Most are located on Ehringhaus Street.
Finally, if you're looking for something sweet, The Chocolate Shoppe on Water St. has an amazing selection of delectable desserts such as truffles, fudge, and chocolate-covered fruit. Many treats are handmade in-shop by proprietress Kathy Dowdy.
For a complete list of restaurants, contact the Elizabeth City Convention & Visitors Bureau at 252-335-5330.
