Papa Joe's Pizza Subs - Swansboro

The building has been leveled and is just a concrete pad. Try 34 North or for a local feel, Riptidez.

It was my first time there and everyone was super friendly. It's a small place but well staffed with 2 bartenders and security. Great people watching!

It isn't the cleanest, or the fanciest, or the fastest, but darn it they have some good seafood. And that keeps me coming back. I love clams, and they have some of the freshest clams I have had anywhere. Either steamed or fried, they are terrific! The bouy basket is also a family favorite. Banana peppers, jalapeños and pickles all fried together. And the fish tacos are terrific as well. If it is nice out, sit on the deck out back for a fabulous view. It ain't a real yacht club, but you won't be disappointed ;

Parking is limited here! So be prepared to look for parking when full. There are a lot of seating at this establishment. Inside and outside! Sitting outside by the water during sunset was very nice! And they had live music as well which was great! Hubs and I grabbed the last available table outside. SCOREEEE. It's a place where you seat yourself. The food we ordered was little neck clam, coconut shrimp, seafood taco (shrimp), and mahi Taco (blackened) and some beers. Little neck clam Delicious!!! Steamed, sprinkled with some seasoning and had butter on the side. Great choice!! Coconut Shrimp (not on the menu) AMAZING!!! It was friend shrimp with coconut around it with sweet Thai chili sauce. Very crunchy and tasty. My favorite there! Mahi Taco was alright. Didn't really carry and spices to its flavor. Tasted a bit salt. But wouldn't order again. Seafood Taco alright as well. Didn't have much flavor. Relied on ranch and hot sauce to revive it, but didn't really work out. Tacos, I wouldn't recommend. So don't eat!! Other than that, place was great and had a chill vibe.

Love, love, love coming to this place when in Emerald Isles. Great food, music and only locals come here. Bar looks like it's been here for 100 yrs to add to the ambiance and decor adds to the uniqueness of the place. Come in flip flops, bikini and enjoy the terrace facing the water. Nothing fancy, just pure good times!!!