Like, it's fine it's not offensive. Lots of sand in my scallops so not ideal. Martini was fine. No need for the bartender to wear a white button down and black vest. It was just ehh. It's in a strip mall in a beach town so a 1 for ambiance bc at least they painted the ceiling black. read more

What a gem. Wished I had more time to eat there more than once. Menu is perfectly curated and the martinis hit the spot. I highly recommend this for any occasion read more

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Still a favorite!!! Food, drinks and service are exemplary!! Never disappoints. Be sure to arrive early if you want to sit at the bar - plan ahead and have a designated driver or Uber to get you home safely! read more

Kathryn's - Lamb pops and shrimp cocktail - American Near Me - Emerald Isle, North Carolina

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Service was nice but the food feels mediocre and uninspired. Drinks are strong but nothing that would justify a higher price. Long wait so I would plan ahead. read more

The Flat Iron steak (medium rare) was more rare than preferred and had a lot of vegetables. The chicken breast was small in quantity and a lot of vegetables. Server was friendly and talkative Long wait at 8pm (45m) which was unfortunate, so we sat at the bar and got a dark chocolate martini which was a little strong in vodka (I'm a sweet tooth) and my SO got a rum and coke. Overall a nice place to go to a nice dinner for one time, but I'd recommend checking out other spots read more

From the food to the service, everything was fantastic. My friend and I had a nice evening enjoying drinks and eating a great dinner at the bar top. The bartenders provide great service and were efficient in their work. The food came out in great timing and was super good. The dirty martini was solid and definitely started the evening off right. Thanks for having us! read more

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I was searching for places online to eat that was elevated dining in Emerald Isle and this popped up. As soon as I saw the multiple pages of martinis, I was hooked. If you don't drink, they make a mean mocktail too. We ordered the seared tuna and salad with blackened prawns. This was my favorite meal on the island. The staff gave solid recs and it was a nice intimate dinner. read more

Kathryn's - American Near Me - Emerald Isle, North Carolina

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Food is good but pricey. This was my second visit and the wait staff is excellent. I had a good experience and plan to go back

Feels a little dated inside but the food is everything but. Really great all the time. The martinis?! Definitely a specialty.

I'm not gonna lie, I've never had the food here, but the drinks are TO. DIE. FOR ! My Bestest Friend's mom lives in Emerald Isle and this is a staple that we go to daily. They have an entire menu dedicated to just martinis. Whether you want classic, dessert or something in between, they have a martini for you. Probably the best espresso martini I have had in the state of North Carolina. This is a very small bar with only two high tops and bar top seating for drinks. Michael is an amazing server and definitely ask for him! read more

Kathryn's - Espresso martini and lemon drop martini - American Near Me - Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Walked in here for our 3rd or 4th time surprised there wasn't a wait, even on a Tuesday at 6:30. We were immediately sat and our martini's were quickly delivered. This meal was the best we have had in a while. Wife got the filet cooked medium, which was perfect. I got the Tuna. The Tuna came with two sauces alternating on the plate of teriyaki and wasabi. This sweet and spicy mixture was wonderful with the tuna. Will definitely be going back again. read more

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Nice ambiance and friendly service. The seafood and nightly specials were very good, the salad and desserts were delicious. Service was a little slow at the end when it came to getting our bill but they were closing. I am not a martini drinker but they all sounded delicious and were quite popular. It was one of our pricier dinners but worth a nice sit down dinner. read more

We went for the martinis which were pricey, but delicious. Ordered dinner and it was good, but I wasn't blown away. The decor definitely needs an update, but all in all, I'd go there again. read more

Good food great service by Stephanie. Would definitely recommend this place! We enjoyed our time there!

The best meal for the week goes to Katherine's. Everything was divine. I recommend a reservation or getting there with some time to spare. The service was incredible and everything we got was amazing. If you're in Emerald Isle this is a must! The martinis looked tasty as well. Filet with garlic Brie Frito Misto Sea Scallops Flat Iron Steak Carolina Classic Sun dried tomato pesto scallop pasta Chocolate lava cake read more

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The food and drinks were absolutely delicious. They came highly recommended from our resort; The Islander and they did not disappoint. We spoke with the chef and he indicated they get fresh food in daily, which explains why everything was so fresh and amazing. The service was great. We even had the servers offering to take our pictures for us. And of course, the drinks by far were awesome. We will definitely be back. I would rate it beyond five stars if I could. We even had enough leftover for breakfast the next morning. A overall wonderful experience. read more

We had a wonderful experience. Service was timely and attentive. We arrived on a Thursday at 5:30, with plenty seating available. 30 minutes later the restaurant was packed. We really enjoyed most all the dishes we ordered, but couldn't finish the salad. Despite asking for light dressing, the salad was drenched and couldn't finish it. Yes the decor and ambiance can feel a bit outdated; we didn't mind. We felt welcomed, tended to and full. I wouldn't categorize this restaurant as fine dining, but worth another visit because we had such a great experience. I enjoyed the grouper special stuffed with crab. I agree with other reviews about the rice, flavorful but mushy consistency. I didn't understand the melted mozzarella on the steak. Fresh warm bread was yummy and complimentary. read more

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Love this place. Always excellent food and service. We always use it as a date night place.

The 1st the meal was so good we decided to come back for a 2nd time in one week. The 1st meal was an appetizer of lamb lollychops, it was delicious, came with 2 small chops cooked perfectly and an assortment of olives, berries, mint purée, etc. The only issue was the accompaniments were all cold, like really cold, like they had just picked everything from the cooler. But the lamb was perfect. I don't know if that was intentional or a mistake. Their free bread and dipping oil is nothing more than a bunch of ground black pepper in the bottom of a sauce cup with olive oil and a little balsamic. You can skip or ask for butter. Entree was seafood coquina, delicious. Salmon with lemon beure blanc is amazing. Skip the raspberry drizzle, it makes it too sweet and doesn't really add to the dish. Mixed vegetables were el dente and quite tasty. Smashed potatoes were hot, and overall delicious. What really turns me off is the ice cream scoop of rice. It looks like how you would be served at a school cafeteria or Army chow line with someone telling "next!" The rice was delicious but get a serving spoon and throw away the childish ice cream scoop. The martinis are all $15. I'm not sure who convinced them Ketel One is a premium vodka. I've been around vodka a long time and Kirkland is better than K1. We'll just agree to disagree. The 2nd meal was not nearly as good. The braised short ribs were ok, smashed potatoes were again hot and tasty but the mixed vegetables were way over cooked, even inedible. The stuffed grouper special was just awful. It was way overcooked, tough, even rubbery. I ate about half. Now the special vegetable, oven roasted Brussels sprouts were mushy, flavorless, and cold. I did not eat. Yuck. The place was packed, it was our last night at Emerald Isle so this was truly our last meal. I'm not complaining this late in the game, we had already been there forever. But waiting forever for your meal really gives you time to look at the decor. The 80's called and they want their pumpkin colored paneling back. And the beige orange sponge painted walls need updated along with a good dusting of the decor. Their logo name still uses the cartoon font, it needs updated to an elegant font. Chairs are very uncomfortable. A more elegant color and decor would go a long way in updating this place. Very limited hours, verify before going. read more

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I'm really excited that this fabulous restaurant is now open for lunch 7 days a week! The food is delicious and the bar tender keeps you happy! How wonderful to have such a great restaurant open during the lunch time!! read more

Looking at the good reviews, so we had to give it try. The martini's were excellent!! Can't go to a place with martini in the name and not try one. (Excellent selection of them). We started with the She-Crab soup which was very good. Lots of crab. Caesar Salad was big and delicious. Not over dressed. Escargot of course. Yum Now.. the best one for last. Polenta with goat cheese, candied walnuts and port wine infused pears !! It was a flavor explosion!! Phenomenal!! Tempura battered Soft shell crabs were awesome. Short ribs were dynamite!! Melted in your mouth. If you're ever in Emerald Isle.. definitely give a try! read more

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Our all time favorite restaurant in Emerald Isle. Fantastic food,drinks and service. We panicked when it was sold a few years ago but it has continued to be a fine dining menu at a reasonable price. Our favorite server moved to Florida but the staff is just as accommodating as ever. My favorite meal is pork tenderloin. It is consistent and delicious. read more

Everyone was so nice here and the food was excellent. We were nervous about getting a table for our party of 8, but they were very accommodating. The food was truly excellent. The drinks were great too, not too strong even though it's a martini. read more

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Good food and solid service. This place does not take reservations, so we went early. One thing that was kind of a bummer was the credit card fee. Hard to pay in cash with fine dining prices. read more

The ambience, food, service, drinks are superb! I prefer this place for a special occasion. A bit pricey but so worth it!

The Flat Iron Steak was the WORST I've ever had. It's going to take me Flossing for days to get my teeth to quit hurting!! But the Martinis were the BEST I'd been better off just drinking!!!! read more

How the mighty have fallen. We have been dining at Kathryn's since it opened around 2000. Excellent food and service, always a crowd waiting to get in. New management took over about 3 years ago, however the menu is essentially the same as back in the day. The problem is one of their excellent appetizers is (was) Frito Misto. This dish had an attractive medley of fried calamari, oysters, and shrimp. Last evening's version consisted of chewy calamari rings minus the other parts of the squid, which tells me they were frozen squid rings. The oysters were chewy as well. The shrimp was coated in a batter which reeked of the taste of rancid frying oil. The calamari rings were nestled in a puddle of oil. Needless to say this was nothing like we have experienced for over twenty years of dining here. The next atrocity to fine dining was the Seafood Coquina, which was alleged to contain sea scallops, and shrimp in a Asiago cream sauce with bread crumbs and seasonal vegetables. The seafood was drowning in a pool of melted butter substance, with a butter crumb porridge. I hate to be cruel, but I have cooked in several fine dining establishments where I would have been fired for producing such sub standard fare. Our server was very good, so we gave her a good tip as we can't blame her for the kitchen's problems. read more

Great steak, and great drinks! The staff is friendly and professional. This is a good place for a date night, as the prices are on the higher end, but the food and experience are worth the expense. read more

This place is pricey, but worth every penny. Top notch staff, top-notch food, great cocktails. Perfect for a special occasion.

It's a real small place and the food and drinks are way OVER PRICED So if you like to pay for bad food and expensive drinks with no alcohol in it this is the place you need to go read more

We visited Kathryns on a Friday night and were seated in about 10 mins. The martini options were plentiful and the menu looked good. We ordered the lamb lollipops, but they never came. Once our entrees arrived, I didn't want to remind the waitress of the appetizer order since we already had a lot of food in front of us. I ordered the soft shell crabs and they arrive hot and crispy, but the waitress and service were lacking. The food was good, but I wasn't a fan of the service or the amount of people that were crammed at the bar with none practicing any kind of social distancing. I wouldn't return based on those facts. read more

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Ok so, here's the breakdown Filet Mignon good. Cooked properly at medium rare. Lobster Tail was delicious! Buttered Penne noodles had my 6 year old very happy. Lamb Lollichops, wish there were more, so yummy. Calamari appetizer had my two oldest fighting over how many pieces they had. LOL. Hubby had the shrimp and grits, too many mushrooms , so plate was just ok. Overall, Good food that survived take out transportation. Appreciate the brave folks at the restaurants still making food for us to grub on. Can't bring the family of 5 out to the restaurants yet without stressing over corona so we will continue to do cooking at home, cautious deliveries and take out. read more

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Solid place for a good dinner! The only real issue is that don't take reservations and we ended up waiting awhile since we were a larger party. Service was great and the drinks were flowing all dinner. Food was really good too - I had the pasta and it was really good. Overall the place is a solid choice if you're looking for a nice night out in Emerald Isle. We will definitely be making this a yearly place to eat. read more

First time eating here while on the Crystal Coast App: Polenta encrusted fried goat cheese Me: the nights special- pan seared grouper with lump crab meat, seasonal vegetables and jasmine rice Wife: Seafood Coquina - shrimp, sea scallops Asiago cream sauce, bread crumbs seasonal vegetables Food was amazing Service was great, thank you Kelsie Great atmosphere read more

I work in fine dining with high prices than the average night out but the luxury dining room, exceptional food quality and service demand the higher price tag. Kathryn's does not meet any of these. The $22 pasta dish does not come with any protein. The ribeye looked like it was off the menu of an Applebees. I would certainly not return. The rest of the restaurant felt extremely dated and not in a cute, retro or nostalgic way. The service was mostly fine but absolutely nothing to write home about. read more

The vibes were weird to say the least. When I think of martini bar, I do not picture Kathryn's. We went on a Thursday evening & the bar was packed, so they sat us at a surrounding two person high top, we kind of just felt in the way. We had the Kathryn's Fuzzy Martini & the coastal sky martini, both strong & sweet. The fried goat cheese appetizer was good, but would not go back. Was not overly impressed. read more

Kathryn's - American Near Me - Emerald Isle, North Carolina

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Food is delicious! It is not cheap, but the quality and service is worth it. The bartenders are nice, responsive, the hostess is welcoming - the vibe is warm and friendly. They have a nice bar area and many tables with ample space between them. read more

Salty salt salt salt. If you're feeling salty this is the place for you. Every item we ordered- goat cheese appetizer. crab dip and crab cakes - so flipping salty. What are you covering up with all that salt Kathryn? read more

My wife and I went here for dinner one evening while at Emerald Isle. It was an excellent decision! The restaurant is in a small strip mall area with adequate parking. There was no outdoor seating, they dont take reservations and their hours are 5pm-830 pm- so the window to eat there is small. We decided to go a little earlier than we normally would(515pm) and I am glad we did. We were seated immediately on arrival and the place was half full. By the time we left around 630, all of the tables inside(about 17) were full and about 12-15 people were waiting outside in line. My wife had a filet steak which she said was good but they put gravy over it. If she orders that again, it will be without the gravy. She did not like it on the steak. I had one of the specials- grouper with shrimp encrusted with parmesan covered with a sweet Thai sauce. It was excellent!! This is not a cheap place to eat, but honestly the prices are not bad considering it is a tourist town. Our waiter Chris did an excellent job. If we come back next year, we will definitely be going here again. read more

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We are buying a home in Emerald Isle, NC and experimenting with finding favorite restaurants. Well Kathryn's turn out to be a place we will return to many times in the future. Service was friendly and the decor pleasant. Their martini menu is extensive and they have many of our favorite wines on the menu, too. The food was excellent and plentiful! The goat cheese appetizer was spectacular. There was not room for dessert but next time I will order lighter, maybe appetizer and soup or salad , so I can try a dessert. No reservations, a disappointment, but we will just have to go early or late to avoid the crowded dinner time. Love this new place! read more