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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.

🍸 HEY PEOPLE!!! HAPPY NATIONAL NO BRA DAY!!! 😂😜Yep. You read that correctly! And now that I have your attention… 🤣Just p...
10/13/2026

🍸 HEY PEOPLE!!! HAPPY NATIONAL NO BRA DAY!!! 😂😜

Yep. You read that correctly! And now that I have your attention… 🤣

Just popping in to remind y’all that Kathryn’s Bistro & Martini Bar is STILL OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK for LUNCH AND DINNER! And we have absolutely NO plans to change that anytime soon!

So relax, people! No need to panic about where you’re going to get your favorite perfectly shaken, ice-cold martini, that melt-in-your-mouth filet, or that delicious grouper you’ve been craving! We’ve got you covered! (Unlike some folks today, apparently! 😜)

And while we’re at it, let’s talk about this week’s Chef’s Features! Our mouthwatering Sea Scallop Scampi is fresh, fabulous, and absolutely worth getting out of the house for! And our new Surf & Turf Skewers have been a HUGE hit! Tender steak, succulent shrimp, and a little honey-Bourbon goodness… what’s not to love?!

So come on down, grab your favorite seat, order something delicious, and let us shake up a little happiness for you!

🍽️ Lunch starts at 12:00!
🍸 Dinner starts at 4:00!
❤️ Open 7 days a week, year-round!

Oh, and one last thing… if you decide to participate in today’s aforementioned national holiday, well… some celebrations are best kept to yourself! Although a pink ribbon is perfect today!🎀

CHEERS, Y’ALL! 🍸💕
See you soon at Kathryn’s Bistro & Martini Bar!🎀

🍷 DO YOU SUFFER FROM FEAR OF COMMITMENT? 🍷Is trying new things just NOT your thing? Does the thought of going for that B...
10/09/2026

🍷 DO YOU SUFFER FROM FEAR OF COMMITMENT? 🍷

Is trying new things just NOT your thing? Does the thought of going for that BIG bottle make you a little nervous? 😳🍷

Well, fear not, my commitment-phobic friends! We’ve got just the thing for you at Kathryn’s Bistro & Martini Bar!

Allow us to introduce your new BFFs! ❤️🍷

🍷 Feeling fancy but not quite ready to go ALL IN? Our fabulous Opus One can now be enjoyed in a HALF BOTTLE! That’s right! All that fabulousness with half the commitment! 😉

🍷 Prefer to take baby steps? Our Caymus and Quilt Cabernet Sauvignons are ready and waiting to help you ease into a little w**e adventure!

See? Commitment doesn’t have to be scary! And don’t worry, your favorite martini isn’t the jealous type. It knows you’ll be back. 😘🍸

So come on down, take a chance, and try something new! We’re open for lunch right now and dinner starts at 4:00. See you soon! 🍸🍷

Well folks, October is National Seafood Month, and around here, we know how to celebrate! The Seafood Festival is this w...
10/02/2026

Well folks, October is National Seafood Month, and around here, we know how to celebrate! The Seafood Festival is this weekend, the Mullet Festival is next weekend, and TODAY is National Fried Scallops Day! 🎉🌊

We’re giving those scallops the Kathryn’s treatment—and we’ve got TWO swoon-worthy reasons to make us your dinner destination:

✨ Sea Scallop Pesto — This week’s featured pasta pairs succulent sea scallops with linguine, spinach and a sweet pea–basil pesto cream sauce. Yes, it tastes as good as it sounds!

✨ Pan-Seared Sea Scallops — Our longtime Kathryn’s favorite with that mouthwatering Lemon Tarragon Cream Sauce you know and love!

Fried Scallops Day? We’re celebrating with a little pan-seared flair. 😉 Come check out our new dinner specials and find your next favorite!

And don’t think we forgot the martinis! 🍸 Ice-cold, perfectly shaken and ready to go. Might we suggest a salty, beautifully briny Dirty Martini to keep those scallops company?

Is your mouth watering yet? Good. Our work here is done—now it’s the kitchen’s turn! 😜

Dinner starts at 4:00. See you soon at Kathryn’s Bistro & Martini Bar! 🍸

Happy National Drink B**r Day! 🍺Yes, we said it. B**R. But if b**r isn’t calling your name today, might we suggest one o...
09/28/2026

Happy National Drink B**r Day! 🍺

Yes, we said it. B**R. But if b**r isn’t calling your name today, might we suggest one of our perfectly shaken, ice-cold martinis instead? We’re sure b**r will forgive you. You two go way back. 😉🍸

Of course, we have b**r too, so you can celebrate properly at Kathryn’s if you insist. It won’t hurt our feelings!

We’re open, the drinks are cold, and time’s a-wastin’. Those b**rs and martinis aren’t going to drink themselves! See you soon at Kathryn’s Bistro & Martini Bar! 🍺🍸
Cheers! 🍻

Hello, Emerald Isle, and happy Fri-yay! 🍸🎉😎The weekend is worth celebrating, but today we’re raising a glass to the peop...
09/25/2026

Hello, Emerald Isle, and happy Fri-yay! 🍸🎉😎

The weekend is worth celebrating, but today we’re raising a glass to the people who make a night out feel like your night out. It’s National Food Service Workers’ Day!

Here’s to the folks who remember your order, handle “Could I change just one little thing?” without batting an eye, cook your filet just right, make that special pasta request happen, and shake your martini extra cold. And to the crew behind the scenes who keep it all going—we see you, too! ❤️

Show your favorite food service workers a little extra love today: leave a great review, say a heartfelt thank-you, or tip generously. To our Kathryn’s crew and all our friends in the Emerald Isle restaurant community: cheers to you! 🥂

Come kick off the first weekend of fall with us! Lunch started at 12:00, dinner at 4:00, and the martinis aren’t going to drink themselves! 😜🍸 See you soon! 🍽️🍸

Hey Ladies! 💕🍸Does anyone need an excuse to skip cooking dinner, stay out of the house, and forget about homework, carpo...
09/22/2026

Hey Ladies! 💕🍸

Does anyone need an excuse to skip cooking dinner, stay out of the house, and forget about homework, carpool and the bedtime routine for a few hours???

Well, HERE IT IS… it’s National Girls’ Night! 🎉👯‍♀️🍾

So text your besties, make your plans, put on your party clothes and get yourselves down to Kathryn’s for some much-needed GIRL TIME!

We’ll take care of the delicious food, the ice-cold martinis AND the dishes! 🍸😉 All you have to do is show up, sit back, relax and laugh until you cry with the girls who know ALL your stories… and love you anyway. 😂💕

We’re all about good times and making memories around here, and what better excuse to get the girls together than a whole day dedicated to celebrating your friendships?!

We’re open NOW for lunch and the martinis are already in the shaker! 🍸 Dinner starts at 4:00… IF you can wait that long. 😜

Grab your girls and get moving — those martinis aren’t going to drink themselves!🍸🍸🍸

Happy National Girls’ Night from Kathryn’s Bistro & Martini Bar! 💕🍸🍾

WOO HOO! 🎉🍸

🏴‍☠️ AHOY, YE EMERALD ISLANDERS! 🏴‍☠️The winds be blowin’, the seas be angry, and ’tis NOT a day for the beach! 🌬️🌊So ba...
09/19/2026

🏴‍☠️ AHOY, YE EMERALD ISLANDERS! 🏴‍☠️

The winds be blowin’, the seas be angry, and ’tis NOT a day for the beach! 🌬️🌊

So batten down the hatches, grab yer mateys, and sail on over to Kathryn’s Bistro & Martini Bar for some grog and grub… or WALK THE PLANK! ☠️🍸

Okay, that’s about all the pirate I’ve got, people. 😂 But YES — it’s National Talk Like a Pirate Day, so… ARRRGHHH! 🏴‍☠️

The weather stinks, football is on, and there are some pretty good games today — which sounds like the perfect excuse to settle in at Kathryn’s with an ice-cold, perfectly shaken martini (or grog, for today 😉).

Add one of our juicy burgers, some Grouper Bites, or a Shrimp Quesadilla, get comfy, watch some football, and turn this dreary Saturday around. 🍔🍤🍸🏈

And don’t sail away too early, because Chef has some AMAZING features tonight! 🤤

⚓ Pan-Seared Grouper topped with shrimp & scallops in a luscious lemon cream sauce — and that’s just the FIRST one! 🔥

So grab the crew and get moving. We’re OPEN, the food is calling, football is on, and these martinis aren’t gonna drink themselves! 🍸😜

See you soon, mateys! 🏴‍☠️⚓🍸

09/05/2026

🏴‍☠️🏈 IT’S LABOR DAY WEEKEND, PEOPLE!!! 🍸☀️

And even better… COLLEGE FOOTBALL IS BACK!

Now, what could possibly make this Saturday any more perfect???

Ummmm… how about a PIRATE WIN?! 💜💛🏴‍☠️

And before anybody says it…

YES. I KNOW WHO WE’RE PLAYING. 😂😂😂

I have seen the schedule. I understand the situation. I am choosing to ignore reality at this time because I BELIEVE, PEOPLE!!! 🤣🙌🏴‍☠️

So come on down to Kathryn’s Bistro & Martini Bar for lunch because I’ll be working, I’ll be watching my Pirates, and you better believe there will be some serious “tailgating” going on!

And by tailgating, I mean…

🍸 Martinis in the shaker
🍽️ Delicious food on the table
📺 Pirate football on the TV
❄️ And most importantly… AIR CONDITIONING! 😂

Because why sweat ion the beach when you can tailgate with a martini in your hand and the A/C blowing?! 🍸😎

Grab a seat. Grab a booth. Grab whatever spot gives you a view of the game and come cheer with me!

Will it take a miracle? Maybe.
Do I believe in miracles? TODAY I DO!!! 😂🏴‍☠️

It’s Labor Day Weekend, college football is back, the martinis are cold, and I’m ready to watch my Pirates shock the world!

GOOOOOOOOO PIRATES!!! 💜💛🏴‍☠️🏈🍸

Thank you Town of Emerald Isle for offering this great service all summer for our community and businesses! Use the Tro...
08/31/2026

Thank you Town of Emerald Isle for offering this great service all summer for our community and businesses! Use the Trolley folks! It’s free and it’s convenient to pretty much all of our local businesses including Kathryn’s! Trolley stops are clearly marked - ours is not too far away right near the E Club. Use it . It’s better than an all expense paid ride to Beaufort (if you know what we mean). 😜 Thanks Town of EI! You Rock! 💚

🇺🇸🍸 LABOR DAY WEEKEND IS ALMOST HERE! 🍸🇺🇸Well, y’all… it’s that time of year again here in Emerald Isle. Labor Day Weeke...
08/31/2026

🇺🇸🍸 LABOR DAY WEEKEND IS ALMOST HERE! 🍸🇺🇸

Well, y’all… it’s that time of year again here in Emerald Isle. Labor Day Weekend is upon us, which means the unofficial end of summer is getting a little too close for comfort. 😭

Those lazy beach days… working on your tan… and then heading out for cocktails and a great meal at your favorite little Bistro & Martini Bar. 😉🍸

Yeah… we’re sad too.

BUT SUMMER ISN’T OVER YET! ☀️🏖️ And just so we’re perfectly clear — Kathryn’s isn’t shutting down for the season. Or EVER, for that matter! 😂

So grab your crew and head over to Kathryn’s for one (or two… no judgment here 😜) of our famous ice-cold martinis and a delicious lunch.

How about one of our fire-grilled shrimp quesadillas? Or a blackened salmon wrap with perfectly crisp fries? 🤤

Maybe you’re thinking, “Let’s beat the dinner crowd and get there early for apps and drinks!”

Excellent idea. 👏🍸

Although… we’re betting those apps and martinis turn into staying for dinner. And really, who could blame you?

Come celebrate the upcoming Labor Day Weekend with us and squeeze every last drop out of summer! ☀️🍸🌊

And remember…

Kathryn’s is OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK — ALL YEAR LONG!

🍴 Lunch starts at 12:00 PM
🍸 Dinner service begins at 4:00 PM

The tourists may head home.
The beach may get quieter.
The tans may eventually fade…

But the martinis aren’t going anywhere. 😉🍸

We’ll be right here for you long after summer is over. 😭😜🍸

See y’all at Kathryn’s!

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

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