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    The Trading Post

    3.9 (545 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    THE TRADING POST ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy
    Good for kids

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    Bloody Mary #2
    Steve S.

    A party of about 14 of us showed up for brunch after attending a memorial service for a loved one right on the beach. They were more than happy to accommodate us with a large table outside. Some of us including myself started with a coffee and a Bloody Mary. Quite possibly the best Bloody Mary I've had. It's right up there with the shrimp garnished Bloody Mary at Hymen's in Charleston, SC. The flavor and bacon added to the Bloody Mary was fantastic. I then ordered the shrimp and grits ( the south is the only place I'll eat them, because they taste so damn good. I wish I had a little more grits in my meal, it's seemed to be a very small layer of grits lining the bottom of the plate. Despite that, it was delicious. I wanted seconds. Our waitress was fantastic and very funny and even quicker with the jokes than some of at the table. 10/10 recommend all day everyday.

    Southern Omelet
    heather h.

    We love Trading Post. They have delicious food and drinks, including the best steak and eggs!

    Jack T.

    Review "The Trading Post" Emerald Isle, NC 05/25/2025 We have eaten at the Trading Post before on one of many of our sojourns to the Crystal Coast, and had good experiences, but tonight was one for the record books--in a bad way. And apparently it was partially a bad experience intentionally engineered by the front of house manager. We arrived around 515 and ordered drinks on the outside patio and enjoyed the beginning of a great musical performance by Dan Miller. The drinks took an extremely long time to arrive, and just around 630 we ordered our food. We didn't see a server again for over 30 minutes. Eventually, one of our party went inside the bar and waited at the cash register until drinks could be secured without the server's help. Our drinks easily expired by 730 and still our server was nowhere to be found. Our food, with incorrect orders (ex. no cole slaw, lemon, no cocktail sauce, no chicken on salad, well overcooked mahi, no sides, etc.) and did not arrive until past 830 pm. TWO HOURS. We asked to see the manager multiple times and he walked by us, ignoring us, mumbling about needing a server to take trash bags to the dumpster. When he finally did see us because we literally stood up and cornered him he said that he would give us 10% off. WHAT? There is no restaurant in the world where I would spend a couple of hundred dollars and get treated the way we did. Employees told us they had other employees walk out that night due to the manager--including the line cook. OMG they should have said drinks on the house and we will do bar food, and not try to fleece us for an experience they couldn't live up to. Someone owes us a huge apology, but at the very least I owe it YOU to let you know what happened before you go there.

    Jeff U.

    We stopped here for breakfast on our way to the beach It was very good food Pancake eggs potatoes Grits bacon sausage patty (not great) Biscuit sourdough toast Service was fantastic-Molly got a cup of chocolate chips with a to go lid Ambiance was great beach theme and lots of reclaimed wood They had a bar, no we refrained today I recommend you stop here too

    Shrimp and Grits
    Sean R.

    The Shrimp and Grits at The Trading Post on Emerald Isle were by far the best Shrimp and Grits I have ever had. The shrimps were perfectly cooked, the serving size was incredibly generous, the grits were creamy and well spiced the toppings added so much earthy flavor to each bite, and the associated sauce was insanely savory and delicious. Did I mention there was also a perfectly cooked poached egg in the midst as well? My tastebuds have rarely been happier with a brunch. Our server was fantastic and attentive and it's generally hard to beat the beachy vibes of the whole island even when the weather was chillier.

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    Regina O.

    Had breakfast on a Saturday morning. The service was great. They have a full bar. The menu is short and breakfast is $15-23 per meal. They have the basics but known for the shrimp and grits. It was really good, the shrimp especially. There were very little grits though. It was served in a shallow dish and there were less grits than you would expect. Portions are not huge in this case, and they are $18.

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    The breakfast here is very good and the staff are nice, i also got my food very quickly! :)) i recommend the waffles.

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    Excellent food. Good service. Some excellent servers. Take out available. Average ambience.

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    Very nice staff, I got the ribs and they were amazing. I would recommend the shrimp appetizer and the hush puppies.

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    I got the BBQ sandwich and my husband ordered the 1/2 pound of shrimp - literally so good! We ordered another 1/2 pound!

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    Ask the Community - The Trading Post

    Does this restaurant serve mimosas?

    Yes ma'am, we sure do! we offer splits as well for an extra $3 so you receive two in one!

    Are dogs allowed on the patio?

    Yes

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