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Tomato Basil Pasta
Buffalo shrimp loaded nachos
View from the patio in the back
View from the patio in the back
Brownie with ice cream, chocolate and Carmel syrups.
View from the patio in the back
Santa Fe chicken
Shrimp wrap with grits
Baby Back Ribs, French Fries, House Salad, Sautéed onions & Mushrooms
Santa Fe chicken
Rucker Johns Restaurant American Restaurant ·$$

We are a family-owned business that first opened our doors in Emerald Isle over 25 years ago. Through the years our menu and locations have expanded, opening in Wilmington in 1993 and adding a third location in Greenville in 2008. As we have grown, our commitment to quality has remained the same. You can always expect fresh, delicious food made in-house daily. We cut our own fries, prepare our own salad greens and our dressings are homemade. We hand cut our steaks in-house and use Certified Angus Beef, even for our hand-pattied burgers. We use all-natural turkey and ham for our sandwiches, and our coffee is Certified Fair Trade. As you can see, our menu is diverse, but our commitment to quality runs throughout. Everything is made to order, and your satisfaction is our utmost priority. If you have any special requests or dietary needs we are happy to accommodate you.

Website: ruckerjohns.com

Phone: (252) 354-2413

Cross Streets: Between Emerald Plantation Rd and Crew Dr

Open now

  • Sat 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

8700 Emerald Dr Emerald Isle, NC 28594 ·267.21 mi

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Amenities

  • Family friendly
  • Wifi

Reviews

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3.5 386 reviews
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141 4 star
87 3 star
52 2 star
51 1 star
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Matthew R. 08/25/26

amazing tenders! super fast service! the french fries are more of chips (not pictured). big interior! no outdoor seating after 3!

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Karen L. 05/11/26

Very simple lunch with a side salad. Service by Kaitlyn was excellent. She was attentive, yet did not rush us to order. We were not that hungry but I will tell you that side salad with the sweet...

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Shawna T. 10/23/25

Cajun shrimp wrap had no seasoning nor flavor whatsoever. The photo speaks for itself. Tomato basil pasta was plain, again no flavor... no complexity to their food at all. Plus for a group of 6,...

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Michael M. 04/01/25

We had come looking for Rucker before but did not realize it's in the back of a mini mall. Really the mini mall is a nice casual most outdoor mall with lots of touristy shops and several...

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Rebekah C. 08/14/26

My husband and I are vacationing on the island and decided to stop by Rucker John's for dinner--and we're so glad we did! The food was absolutely delicious, but what really made our evening was...

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