Rucker Johns Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing Rucker Johns Restaurant, a gem located at 8700 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle, NC, where New American cuisine shines through a delightful array of dishes. The menu captures a diverse blend, featuring everything from succulent seafood to gourmet pizzas, ensuring there’s something for everyone, even many vegetarian options.
The casual atmosphere is perfect for families and groups, with outdoor seating available. Standout dishes include the cajun shrimp wrap, perfectly balanced with flavorful spices, and the renowned hickory tuna, often praised for its freshness. Appetizers like the boneless buffalo bites and honey rolls consistently receive rave reviews, setting an appetizing tone for the evening.
What truly elevates the experience is the attentive service, even during busy hours. Rucker Johns offers not just great food but also a welcoming environment conducive to memorable gatherings. It’s a must-visit for locals and tourists alike, offering takeout, catering, and a full bar to enhance your dining experience.
Beverages
Pepsi
Diet Pepsi
Sweet Tea
Unsweet Tea
Starry
Lemonade
Dr. Pepper
Mt. Dew
Diet Mt. Dew
Gingerale
Bottle Water
Basket Of Croissants
5 warm honeybutter croissants
Crab And Crackers
warm homemade crab dip, house firecrackers
American Skins
homemade potato skins, mixed cheese, ground bacon, scallion, sour cream
Buffalo Bites
fried boneless chicken bites in buffalo sauce, bleu cheese, celery
Fried Calamari
calamari rings, flash fried, marinara
Fried Mushrooms
handbattered mushrooms, fried, tiger sauce
Kicked Up Shrimp
fried shrimp in a spicy sweet sauce, scallions
Nachos Grande
totilla chips, chili, mixed cheese, jalepenos, tomatoes, scallion, sour cream
Kicked Up Nachos
nachos grande, kicked up shrimp
Bowl Of Chili
chili, mixed cheese, onion, jalepeno, nacho chips
Chicken Tenders
6 handbattered chicken tenders, choice of sauce
Appetizers
Flatbreads
Chicken Florentine
alfredo, spinach, mozzarella, feta, chicken, bacon, tomatoes
Little Italian
marinara, mozzarella, italian sausage, red peppers, oregano
Shrimp And Pineapple
olive oil, mozzarella, shrimp, pineapple, sweet chili sauce, cilantro
BBQ Chicken Salad
mixed greens, grilled bbq chicken, mixed cheese, tomatoes, bacon, croutons
Cajun Chicken Salad
mixed greens, grilled cajun chicken, jack cheese, tomatoes, croutons
Chef Salad
mixed greens, mixed cheese, tomatoes, ham, turkey, bacon, croutons
Debs Chicken Salad
mixed greens, chicken salad, eggs, tomato, green peppers
House Salad
mixed greens, eggs, tomato, bacon, croutons
Seared Tuna Salad
spring mix, seared gingerteriyaki tuna, red peppers, onions, craisins, feta, chopped apple, wontron strips
Soup And Salad
combo of salad and a cup of our soup of the day
Soup Of The Day
Southwest Salmon Salad
spring mix, grilled southwestseasoned salmon, cheddar cheese, black bean salsa, red peppers, guacamole, tortilla chips
Spinach Salad
baby spinach, eggs, mushrooms, bacon, apple slices, croutons
SoupSalad
Burgers
American Burger
8oz Certified Angus Beef burger, cheddar, mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, brioche bun
BBQ Beach Burger
8oz Certified Angus Beef burger, shredded cheddar, bbq sauce, sauteed onions, bacon, brioche bun
Carolina Burger
8oz Certified Angus Beef burger, jack cheese, 1000 island, lettuce, tomatos, onions, sour cream, bacon, brioche bun
Texas Burger
8oz Certified Angus Beef burger, chili, mixed cheese, tomatoes, sour cream, scallion
Cajun Shrimp Wrap
sauteed cajun shrimp, lettuce, mixed cheese, tomatoes, onions, bacon, ranch, flour tortilla
Mahi Sandwich
grilled mahi, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, vinaigrette, caper mayo, sourdough,
Tuna Sandwich
grilled ahi tuna, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, vinaigrette, caper mayo, sourdough,
Salmon Sandwich
grilled salmon, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, vinaigrette, caper mayo, sourdough,
Ultimate Club
ham, turkey, cheddar, jack, bacon, lettuce, tomato, honey mustard, wheat bread
Ribeye Sandwich
grilled petite Certified Angus Beef ribeye, jack cheese, sauteed mushrooms and onions, hoagie note rare, medium rare, and medium may be unavailable for this product at times
California Chicken Wrap
grilled marinated chicken, spring mix, guacamole, tiger sauce, raspberry vinaigrette, tomatoes, flour tortilla
Shrimp BLT
sauteed shrimp, lettuce, bacon, tomatoes, jack cheese, sourdough
Shrimp Burger
SandwichesWraps
Backyard Classics
BlackJack Special
12oz Certified Angus Beef Ribeye in a pineapple soy marinade
The Ribeye
12oz Certified Angus Beef Ribeye
Queen Prime Rib
12oz slice of slow roasted Certified Angus Beef ribeye loin
King Prime Rib
16oz slice of slow roasted Certified Angus Beef ribeye loin
Buckys Filet
8oz centercut filet, garlic chefs butter
Babyback Ribs
grilled rack of danish babyback ribs with bbq sauce
Pork Chops
2 cente cut pork chops grilled with bbq sauce
Fettuccine Alfredo
fettuccine, alfredo, parmesan
Fettuccine Alfredo Shrimp
fettuccine, alfredo, parmesan, shrimp
Fettuccine Alfredo Chicken
fettuccine, alfredo, parmesan, chicken
Grilled Chicken Penne
penne, alfredo, mushrooms, red peppers, onions, cajun chicken
Tomato Basil
linguine, tomato basil, scallion
Tomato Basil Shrimp
linguine, tomato basil, scallion, shrimp
Tomato Basil Chicken
linguine, tomato basil, scallion, chicken
Shrimp Beurre Blanc
linguine, beurre blanc, tomatoes, scallion, parm, shrimp
Pastas
Hen Pen
Chicken Tender Platter
7 handbattered chicken tenders
Island Chicken
marinated chicken breast, pineapple salsa
Crystal Coast Chicken
marinated chicken breast, bbq, jack cheese, ham
Santa Fe Chicken
marinated chicken breast, jack and cheddar cheese, spicy black beans, tomatoes, scallion, spicy ranch
Texas Chicken
chicken breast, chili, mixed cheese, tomatoes, scallion, sour cream
Catch Swordfish
8oz grilled swordfish, choice of seasoningpreparation
Crab Cakes
2 lump blue crab cakes
Hickory Tuna
Ahi Tuna, hickory molasses rub, honey citrus sauce
Lightly Battered Shrimp
10 tailon handbattered and fried shrimp
Shrimp And Grits
cheddar grits, tomatoes, mushrooms, bacon, parmesan garlic sauce, scallion, sauteed shrimp served w salad
Skewered Shrimp
2 skewers of 5 tailon shrimp, laced with bacon, grilled with bbq sauce
Surfs Up
Kids
Kid Tenders
4 handbattered chicken tenders
Kid Shrimp
10 handbattered and fried shrimp
Kid Burger
4oz Certified Angus Beef burger, cheddar cheese, white bun
Kid Ribs
half rack danish babyback ribs, grilled, bbq sauce
Kid Pasta
linguine, marinara, parmesan, french bread, no side
Kid Hot Dog
all beef frank, bun
RJ Fries
round hand cut french fries
Baked Potato
ONLY AVAILABLE AFTER 4PM
Side Salad
mixed greens, egg, bacon, tomato, croutons
Small Caesar
romaine, caesar, parmesean, croutons
Small Spinach
spinach, egg, mushroom, bacon, apple, croutons
Sweet Potato Fries
Veggies
steamed broccoli with butter and seasoning
Wild Rice
Cinnamon Apples
honey butter cinnamon steamed apples
Marinated Coleslaw
cabbage, carrot, onion, green pepper, vinegar marinade
Loaded Cheese Grits
cheddar grits, parmesean garlic sauce, bacon, scallion
Spicy Black Beans
black beans, corn, red peppers, onion, jalepeno
Fried Okra
Single Croissant
Sides
Dessert
Brownie Sundae
brownie, ice cream, chocolate, caramel, whipped cream
New York Cheesecake
whipped cream, choice of topping
Key Lime Pie
Homemade Cobbler
flavor of the day
Vanilla Ice Cream
2 scoops vanilla ice cream, choice of topping
Seafood Combo
one crab cake, 5 fried shrimp