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Sanitary Fish Market & Restaurant
- Restaurants
- Morehead City, NC
About this business
Sanitary Restaurant and Fish Market A. C O A S T A L L. L A N D M A R K K. O N. T H E E. M O R E H E A D D. C I T Y Y. W A T E R F R O N T T. S I N C E E. 1 9 3 8 "Captain Ted" operated the fish market and "Captain Tony" operated a party boat, often cooking and serving some of the day's catch to his parties. They began urging him to cook his seafood ashore. In the Spring of 1938 twelve stools were set up at a counter in the market, a two-burner kerosene stove was installed and the first seafood restaurant on the Morehead Cit... read more
Location details
501 Evans St, Morehead City, NC, 28557, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Highly Recommended – It seems that there are complaints for "The Sanitary" (we'll address the name later) being unimaginative and just a place that serves fresh fish prepared un-specially. That seems to me to be the whole point. And something that's missing tragically from the area. If you're looking for theme, might I suggest the Golfin' Dolphin. That said, it has enough (too much -- really, saltwater taffy?) theme to go around. It no longer has the cheesy post-prohibition-era signs admonishing drunkards, as it now serves a... read more
I have been going to this restaurant all my life. The seafood here is always outstanding. They have recently added a new bar area that looks like the stern/cockpit area of a fishing boat. It certainly added new life to this restaurant! They have also added a nice floating dock outside that makes it easy to visit by boat. I would always recommend this place to tourists as I think no vacation in Carteret County would be complete without a visit to The Sanitary Restaurant.
Only So-so – Once this place deserved its good reputation, but now they are trading on the past. Food is only OK. Service is hurried and indifferent. Go to Long John Silver's!
Great view! – The Sanitary Fish Market is a tradition with our family! While fried seafood is a specialty there, they also have steamed, broiled, and grilled items. The hush puppies are to die for, and I love the key lime pie too! Try to get a table next to the windows in back for a great view of the water!
Frequently asked questions about Sanitary Fish Market & Restaurant
How is Sanitary Fish Market & Restaurant rated?
Sanitary Fish Market & Restaurant has a 3.9 star rating with 3,077 reviews.
When is Sanitary Fish Market & Restaurant open?
Sanitary Fish Market & Restaurant is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m.
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