We headed out yesterday morning from Raleigh after having decided it was a Beach Day. The answer to "which beach?" came in the form of a rave review for Shepard Barbecue from a friend who is also a chef and food writer. We dialed in Emerald Isle and made a bee line the almost 3...

My family vacations every year in Emerald Isle and we've been lucky to find Shepard Barbecue the last few trips. We all raved about their pulled pork and brisket. The beans are delicious and that corn is off the charts good! Pimento mac n cheese is not to be missed. Can't wait...

My food was absolutely delicious. I got 3 choice meat and my fiance got 1 choice and shrimp tacos. We will come back anytime we go to EI No indoor seating at the moment though.