Most first-time guests walk in already knowing what they want, usually the peel-and-eat shrimp or a soft-shell crab taco, and those favorites have earned their reputation. The Yellowfin Pub menu runs far deeper than the handful of dishes that get all the attention, and looking past the obvious picks reveals several standouts that deserve a closer look.
Whipped feta topped with red pepper flakes, honey, and pine nuts arrives with lavash and tends to disappear before anyone finishes reading the rest of the menu. Our homemade pimento cheese brings a taste of the South to the table, and cheese curds served with marinara and cucumber wasabi round out a starter spread that pairs perfectly with a cold drink at a waterfront bar Morehead City visitors keep returning to.
The GC stacks a white fish and crab cake with an over-easy egg, Gouda, pastrami, arugula, tomato, and mango chutney. That lineup sounds ambitious on paper, yet the sweet chutney and salty pastrami balance each other far better than you would expect. It is the kind of burger that separates the best pubs in Morehead City from places serving the same patty everyone else does.
Fried oysters usually show up in a basket, but our oyster burrito tosses them in buffalo sauce and wraps them with black bean coulis, avocado, rice, pineapple pico, and avocado poblano dressing. If you are scanning the Yellowfin Pub menu for something you will not find on most coastal menus, start with the oyster burrito.
Fall is a natural time to try it, since according to the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries, the wild oyster hand-harvest opens each fall while quality oysters stay available year-round from the state’s oyster farms.
Our beet salad tops mixed greens with walnuts and a crispy goat cheese ball, while the shrimp pineapple salad brings grilled shrimp, candied jalapeños, avocado, and pineapple vinaigrette together for a sweet and spicy balance. Both make a smart choice for a long afternoon at a waterfront bar Morehead City when you want to stay comfortable.
Not every spot on a list of the best pubs in Morehead City welcomes families, but we built a full kids menu so the whole group can eat together. Younger guests can choose from:
Sugarloaf Deli & Yellowfin Pub sits at 501 Evans Street on the Morehead City waterfront, right next door to Sanitary Fish Market, and we are open 11:30 to 8:00 every day except Tuesday. Next time you visit Sugarloaf Deli & Yellowfin Pub, skip your usual order and work your way through the Yellowfin Pub menu until you find a new favorite.