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Kathryn's Bistro and Martini Bar

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Kathryn's Bistro and Martini Bar

For over 20 years, Kathryn’s Bistro and Martini Bar has been providing Emerald Isle diners with expertly crafted cuisine.

Voted #1 Fine Dining on the Crystal Coast five years in a row, Kathryn’s remains Emerald Isle’s premier restaurant.

06/15/2026

🦈 Happy National Megalodon Day! 🦈

What does National Megalodon Day have to do with Kathryn’s Bistro & Martini Bar?

Not a darn thing.

But it made you stop scrolling, didn’t it? 😏

And since I love sharks, I couldn’t let the day go by without giving a shout-out to the OG apex predator—the Megalodon. Bigger than your boat, hungrier than your teenager, and probably less picky about dinner. Good thing it’s extinct! 😂

But speaking of dinner…

Swim on down to Kathryn’s, claim your territory at the bar or a table, and attack one of our delicious lunch wraps. Or join us for dinner and go full feeding frenzy on a juicy filet, fresh-caught grouper, or tuna. No chum required. 🦈🍽️

Then wash it all down with an ice-cold, perfectly shaken martini, because unlike the Meg, we have standards. 🍸

Well, look at that—we actually made the shark thing work.😜

Open for lunch at 12 and dinner at 4.

See you soon…

06/08/2026

Hey there, Friends!!

Today is giving some dynamic duo energy because it’s National Best Friends Day AND National Pick Your Poison Day. 🍸👯‍♀️

At Kathryn’s, we’d say that’s a pretty perfect pairing — a match made in heaven, no doubt!

So grab that friend who’s seen your best decisions… and your questionable ones. The one who knows all your secrets, keeps your receipts, talks you off ledges, hypes you up when needed, and somehow still answers your texts after all these years. 😂

Then head to Kathryn’s, claim your favorite seats, and order your poison of choice — preferably something served in a martini glass. 🍸✨

After all, best friends are the family we choose, and martinis are like therapy we tip.

So raise a glass (or two… or three—we’re not judging), celebrate your ride-or-dies, and make a little mischief while you’re at it.

Cheers to the BFFs, the partners-in-crime, and the friends who always say, “That’s a terrible idea…” right before joining in. 🍸❤️

Get moving! See you at Kathryn’s!!! 🍸💜

06/03/2026

🎓Graduation Week is here on the Crystal Coast! 🎓

Kathryn's Bistro & Martini Bar congratulates all our local graduates! You earned it, and we couldn't be prouder. 🎉

A special shoutout to our own grads — Kylie, Molly, and Kate, who will walk the stage at Croatan High School this Friday, and Audrey, a recent NC State University graduate! 🎓❤️ Congratulations, ladies — we're so proud of you!

Stop by this weekend for dinner and your favorite martini, and be sure to show our grads some extra love. They're about to start the adventure of "adulting"... and we all know that's when the real tests begin! 😂

Celebrating a graduate, promotion, birthday, or just making it through the week? We've got you covered. Our bartenders are shaking up your favorite martinis, and our kitchen is serving the incredible filet, fresh grouper, tuna, and more that have kept guests coming back for 22 years.

After 22 years on the island, we know what we're doing — and we love doing it.

If you haven't been to Kathryn's yet, what are you waiting for? 😉

We're open for lunch at 12:00 and dinner starts at 4:00.

Come celebrate with us — we'll save you a seat! 🍸✨

05/24/2026

☀️ Well… would you look at that? Summer’s unofficial kickoff showed up looking absolutely gorgeous this weekend — despite a few weather apps trying their best to ruin the vibe. Nice try. 😏🌤️🏖️

Hopefully you got your beach fix, a little sunshine, and maybe even the beginning of that “I totally tan naturally” glow. Now it’s time to rehydrate properly… with a martini, obviously. 🍸

Lucky for you, Kathryn’s is already shaking the ice, chilling the glasses, and waiting to hand over the martini you’ve been thinking about all weekend. Pair it with a perfectly cooked filet & grilled shrimp, fresh Grouper, or Ahi Tuna so good you’ll suddenly become very protective of your plate.

And fair warning — the Chef’s features this weekend are definitely not “I’ll just have a bite” friendly. 😌

Memorial Weekend means summer has officially entered the chat and there are only 100 days left to make questionable decisions, collect sunsets, and eat incredible food. We suggest starting here. 🥂
See you soon. 😋🍸

05/21/2026

🚨 Public Service Announcement 🚨

Today is National Servers’ Day and we’d like to give a BIG shout out to all the servers out there — especially ours here at Kathryn’s Bistro & Martini Bar! ❤️🍸

The ones who smile through chaos, carry 14 things at once, say “absolutely!” while internally panicking, and somehow still keep your drinks coming.😜

So today… be extra nice to your servers. And remember — “you were amazing!” is sweet, but cash is sweeter. 💸😉

If you’re on the Island today or this weekend, stop by Kathryn’s for lunch or come see us for dinner where our amazing crew will be ready to take great care of you! 🍸❤️🍽️

See you soon!
We ❤️ Servers!

05/15/2026

Fri-YAY has arrived and WOW… what a beautiful day outside! ☀️🌸

Looks like Mother Nature finally decided to quit playing games and give us a little taste of Spring before summer storms in here with the heat, the traffic, the grocery store chaos, and yes… the dreaded wait for a table or barstool at Kathryn’s. 😜

So consider this your warning and your invitation.

So you already know what needs to happen. Grab your friends, your family, your partners in crime — whoever — and get yourself to Kathryn’s tonight!

Our Chef’s Features are ready to make you swoon, and our bartenders are shaking martinis like it’s the end of the world as we know it.🍸🍽️🍸

Lunch starts at 12:00, dinner starts at 4:00, and good decisions start the second you walk through our doors.

See you tonight, friends! 🥂🍸😋

05/13/2026

Happy World Cocktail Day Friends!!! 🍸

Honestly, if you needed a sign to go out for martinis tonight… this is it. Consider it your official public service announcement. 😜

So cancel the boring plans, text the group chat, put on your party pants and get yourself to Kathryn’s Bistro & Martini Bar immediately. The cocktails are cold, the shakers are shaking, and those barstools aren’t going to fill themselves. Maybe not anyway…

But don’t take too long… seating is limited and procrastination is not very cocktail chic. 🍸✨

Cheers! 🥂

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing Moms out there! 💐💖

And for those of you wondering what Mom really wants today, let us help you out…

Mom does NOT want to:
❌ make decisions
❌ make plans
❌ make dinner
❌ clean the kitchen
❌ make grocery lists
❌ hear “what do you want to do?” one more time

What DOES Mom want?
✔️ To be pampered
✔️ To be served
✔️ To enjoy a fabulous lunch or dinner
✔️ To sip an ice cold martini or a Mother’s Day Mimosa while someone else handles everything!🍸🥂

So listen to your Mother and take her to Kathryn’s Bistro & Martini Bar! 🍸💐

We’re open today starting at 12:00 for lunch and dinner begins at 4:00! We’ve got all of Mom’s favorites waiting for her — all you have to do is get her here!

Mom said: “Take me to Kathryn’s.”
Listen to your Mother. 👩🌸💕

05/09/2026

Happy Mother’s Day Eve Friends! 💐

What’s the busiest day of the year for restaurants? Yep — Mother’s Day… and surprise! It’s tomorrow. 😳

No plan? No reservation? No problem. Kathryn’s has you covered (again). And lucky for you, we don’t take reservations anyway, so everyone’s on equal footing here!

We’re open for both lunch and dinner, so gather the family, grab the guest(s) of honor, and head to Kathryn’s. We’ll handle the cooking, the cocktails, the martinis, and yes… even the dishes. All you have to do is show up, order a drink, and take all the credit. 🍸

Lunch starts at 12:00
Dinner starts at 4:00

Mother’s Day = officially saved. ❤️

We ❤️ Moms!

05/07/2026

Happy National Cosmo Day, Fabulous Friends! 🍸✨

Do we really need to say anything more? The Cosmo is basically the celebrity of martinis — the drink that launched a thousand martinis and made every one of us want to channel our inner Carrie Bradshaw for a night. 💋

So grab your BFF’s, your crew, your favorite people, glam up a little (Carrie would insist), and head over to Kathryn’s Bistro & Martini Bar to celebrate properly!🍸

We open for lunch at 12:00, ready to fill your belly with delicious food and your glass with the star of the show — plus our NEW Chef’s Features might just convince you that staying for dinner is the best decision you’ll make all day. 😏

The gang’s all here, the martinis are ice cold, and you don’t want to miss this one… because FOMO is a tough thing to recover from. 😉

See you soon, Beautiful! 🍸💕💋

Address

8002 Emerald Isle Drive
Emerald Isle, NC
28594

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 9pm
Tuesday	12pm - 9pm
Wednesday	12pm - 9pm
Thursday	12pm - 9pm
Friday	12pm - 9pm
Saturday	12pm - 9pm
Sunday	12pm - 9pm

Telephone

+12523546200

Website

https://www.kathrynsbistro.com/

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