The Trading Post: Southern Food and Spirits

The Trading Post: Southern Food and Spirits We’re all about great food and southern hospitality here at The Trading Post; Southern Food & Spirits. Plus, we even have live music to jazz up your meal.

When you stop by for a meal, you’re getting so much more than just a drink and bite to eat -- you’re in for a whole fun experience. Our outdoor space has everything from co****le to hula hoops. Our menu offers an array of possibilities that include seafood and burgers, but we’re best known for our fried chicken. There’s just something about its special, homemade batter that keeps customers coming back craving more.

🍗 WINGS ARE BACK, Y’ALL! 🏈Just in time for football season — but we’re not saving the wings for Sundays. 😉Now that wings...
09/20/2026

🍗 WINGS ARE BACK, Y’ALL! 🏈

Just in time for football season — but we’re not saving the wings for Sundays. 😉

Now that wings are officially BACK, we’re giving you another reason to stop by The Post: $1 WINGS every day we’re open from 2–4 PM! 🔥

Catch the game on Sunday, meet up with friends during the week, or just come hungry. Good food, cold drinks & $1 wings? Sounds like an afternoon well spent. 🍻🍗

$1 Wings | 2–4 PM | Every Day We’re Open
Dine-in only • Minimum order of 6 wings

📍 8302 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle, NC
📞 252-424-8284

See y’all at The Post! 🤍

A little something for our locals & first responders! 🤍We love the community that supports The Trading Post, and this is...
09/19/2026

A little something for our locals & first responders! 🤍
We love the community that supports The Trading Post, and this is our way of showing a little love back.

🌴 Emerald Isle Locals
🚓 Police • Fire • EMS

Enjoy 15% OFF your dine-in purchase with a valid Emerald Isle ID or department ID.

Come grab a seat, enjoy some good food, and let us take care of you! 🦐

Alcohol excluded. Cannot be combined with other daily promotions or discounted items.

📍8302 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle, NC

🍔 IT’S NATIONAL CHEESEBURGER DAY! 🍔As if we needed another reason to sink our teeth into a big, juicy burger. 🤤🔥Come cel...
09/18/2026

🍔 IT’S NATIONAL CHEESEBURGER DAY! 🍔

As if we needed another reason to sink our teeth into a big, juicy burger. 🤤🔥

Come celebrate the right way at The Trading Post — stacked, cheesy, messy, and worth every bite. 🍔🧀

Tag the person who owes you a cheeseburger today! 👇

📍 8302 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle, NC
📞 252-424-8284

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Change of plans! Big Sam has been rescheduled for TOMORROW, so there will be no live music tonight — but that means we g...
09/12/2026

Change of plans! Big Sam has been rescheduled for TOMORROW, so there will be no live music tonight — but that means we get to bring the tunes to brunch instead! 🙌🎸

Join us tomorrow for good food, brunch drinks, live music, and an easy Sunday morning at The Post.

🎤 BIG SAM — LIVE
☀️ Sunday Brunch
📍 8302 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle, NC

Come hungry and stay awhile. We’ll see y’all tomorrow! 💕🎶

Come on in — you’re always welcome at The Post! 🤎🌾From a warm hello at the door to your favorite Southern flavors at the...
09/09/2026

Come on in — you’re always welcome at The Post! 🤎🌾

From a warm hello at the door to your favorite Southern flavors at the table, we hope you feel right at home. And before you go, grab a jar of George’s Mix and take a little taste of The Trading Post home with you!

📍 8302 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle, NC
📞 252-424-8284

We are sad to announce but the weather runs the show ☔️🌧️
09/05/2026

We are sad to announce but the weather runs the show ☔️🌧️

09/03/2026

🍌 Some desserts come and go… but Banana Pudding belongs at The Trading Post. 🤍

For years, this sweet Southern classic has been a staple on our dessert menu — creamy, comforting, and the perfect ending to a good meal.

If you know, you know. And if you haven’t tried it yet… well, we think it’s about time. 😉

📍 8302 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle, NC

☀️🍹 SUNDAY FUNDAY AT THE POST! 🍹☀️Put the phone down, grab your crew, and let somebody else handle the pouring. 😉A cold ...
08/30/2026

☀️🍹 SUNDAY FUNDAY AT THE POST! 🍹☀️

Put the phone down, grab your crew, and let somebody else handle the pouring. 😉

A cold Bloody Mary, some good Southern food, and a Sunday spent at The Trading Post sounds like a pretty good plan to us! 🙌

Come sip, eat, laugh, and enjoy your Sunday the way it was meant to be.

📍 8302 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle, NC

🎶 TONIGHT’S MUSIC MAY BE CANCELLED… BUT THERE’S MORE MUSIC AHEAD AT THE POST! 🎶While we won’t have live music tonight, w...
08/29/2026

🎶 TONIGHT’S MUSIC MAY BE CANCELLED… BUT THERE’S MORE MUSIC AHEAD AT THE POST! 🎶

While we won’t have live music tonight, we’ve still got some great evenings coming your way! Grab your calendar and make plans to join us for our upcoming lineup. 🎸🍹

🎤 UP NEXT AT THE POST:

✨ Thursday, September 3 — Mykel Barbee
✨ Saturday, September 5 — Salty Bones

🎶 Music starts at 6:00 PM

Come hungry, grab a cold drink, find your spot, and settle in for an evening of live local music at The Trading Post. 🌴

📍 8302 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle, NC
📞 252-424-8284

Tag your music crew and tell us which night we’ll see you! 👇🎶

Address

8302 Emerald Drive
Emerald Isle, NC
28594

Opening Hours

Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 9pm
Sunday 8am - 9pm

Telephone

+12524248284

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