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RuckerJohns Restaurant 8700 Emerald Dr

8700 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle, NC
Pickup Only
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Beverages
Appetizers
Flatbreads
Soup/Salad
Burgers
Sandwiches/Wraps
Backyard Classics
Pastas
Hen Pen
Surf's Up
Kids
Sides
Dessert
Lunch Specials
Dinner Specials

Beverages

  • Pepsi

    $3.49
  • Diet Pepsi

    $3.49
  • Sweet Tea

    $3.49
  • Unsweet Tea

    $3.49
  • Starry

    $3.49
  • Lemonade

    $3.49
  • Dr. Pepper

    $3.49
  • Diet Dr. Pepper

    $3.49
  • Mt. Dew

    $3.49
  • Diet Mt. Dew

    $3.49
  • Gingerale

    $3.49
  • Bottle Water

    $2.99

Appetizers

  • Basket of Croissants

    5 warm honeybutter croissants
    $9.99
  • Crab and Crackers

    warm homemade crab dip, house firecrackers
    $15.99
  • American Skins

    homemade potato skins, mixed cheese, ground bacon, scallion, sour cream
    $11.99
  • Buffalo Bites

    fried boneless chicken bites in buffalo sauce, bleu cheese, celery
    $11.99
  • Fried Calamari

    calamari rings, flash fried, marinara
    $14.99
  • Fried Mushrooms

    hand-battered mushrooms, fried, tiger sauce
    $11.99
  • Kicked Up Shrimp

    fried shrimp in a spicy sweet sauce, scallions
    $13.99
  • Nachos Grande

    totilla chips, chili, mixed cheese, jalepenos, tomatoes, scallion, sour cream
    $14.99
  • Kicked Up Nachos

    nachos grande, kicked up shrimp
    $19.99
  • Bowl of Chili

    chili, mixed cheese, onion, jalepeno, nacho chips
    $9.99
  • Chicken Tenders

    6 hand-battered chicken tenders, choice of sauce
    $12.99

Flatbreads

  • Chicken Florentine

    alfredo, spinach, mozzarella, feta, chicken, bacon, tomatoes
    $14.99
  • Little Italian

    marinara, mozzarella, italian sausage, red peppers, oregano
    $12.99
  • Shrimp and Pineapple

    olive oil, mozzarella, shrimp, pineapple, sweet chili sauce, cilantro
    $14.99

Soup/Salad

  • BBQ Chicken Salad

    mixed greens, grilled bbq chicken, mixed cheese, tomatoes, bacon, croutons
    $16.99
  • Cajun Chicken Salad

    mixed greens, grilled cajun chicken, jack cheese, tomatoes, croutons
    $16.99
  • Chef Salad

    mixed greens, mixed cheese, tomatoes, ham, turkey, bacon, croutons
    $15.49
  • Deb's Chicken Salad

    mixed greens, chicken salad, eggs, tomato, green peppers
    $15.49
  • House Salad

    mixed greens, eggs, tomato, bacon, croutons
    $11.99
  • Seared Tuna Salad

    spring mix, seared ginger-teriyaki tuna, red peppers, onions, craisins, feta, chopped apple, wontron strips
    $18.49
  • Soup and Salad

    combo of salad and a cup of our soup of the day
    $15.49
  • Soup of the Day

    $5.49
  • Southwest Salmon Salad

    spring mix, grilled southwest-seasoned salmon, cheddar cheese, black bean salsa, red peppers, guacamole, tortilla chips
    $18.49
  • Spinach Salad

    baby spinach, eggs, mushrooms, bacon, apple slices, croutons
    $12.99

Burgers

RuckerJohns prepares burgers well done unless otherwise specified.
  • American Burger

    8oz Certified Angus Beef burger, cheddar, mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, brioche bun
    $15.99
  • BBQ Beach Burger

    8oz Certified Angus Beef burger, shredded cheddar, bbq sauce, sauteed onions, bacon, brioche bun
    $16.99
  • Carolina Burger

    8oz Certified Angus Beef burger, jack cheese, 1000 island, lettuce, tomatos, onions, sour cream, bacon, brioche bun
    $16.99
  • Texas Burger

    8oz Certified Angus Beef burger, chili, mixed cheese, tomatoes, sour cream, scallion
    $15.99

Sandwiches/Wraps

  • Cajun Shrimp Wrap

    sauteed cajun shrimp, lettuce, mixed cheese, tomatoes, onions, bacon, ranch, flour tortilla
    $15.99
  • Mahi Sandwich

    grilled mahi, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, vinaigrette, caper mayo, sourdough,
    $18.99
  • Tuna Sandwich

    grilled ahi tuna, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, vinaigrette, caper mayo, sourdough,
    $15.99
  • Salmon Sandwich

    grilled salmon, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, vinaigrette, caper mayo, sourdough,
    $15.99
  • Ultimate Club

    ham, turkey, cheddar, jack, bacon, lettuce, tomato, honey mustard, wheat bread
    $15.99
  • 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)
    $17.99
  • California Chicken Wrap

    grilled marinated chicken, spring mix, guacamole, tiger sauce, raspberry vinaigrette, tomatoes, flour tortilla
    $15.99
  • Shrimp BLT

    sauteed shrimp, lettuce, bacon, tomatoes, jack cheese, sourdough
    $15.99

Backyard Classics

*Please note that Prime Rib is only available after 4pm*
  • BlackJack Special

    12oz Certified Angus Beef Ribeye in a pineapple soy marinade
    $35.99
  • The Ribeye

    12oz Certified Angus Beef Ribeye
    $35.99
  • Queen Prime Rib

    12oz slice of slow roasted Certified Angus Beef ribeye loin
    $35.99
  • King Prime Rib

    16oz slice of slow roasted Certified Angus Beef ribeye loin
    $43.99
  • Bucky's Filet

    8oz centercut filet, garlic chef's butter
    $45.99
  • Babyback Ribs

    grilled rack of danish babyback ribs with bbq sauce
    $22.99
  • Pork Chops

    2 cente cut pork chops grilled with bbq sauce
    $18.99

Pastas

  • Fettuccine Alfredo

    fettuccine, alfredo, parmesan
    $15.99
  • Fettuccine Alfredo Shrimp

    fettuccine, alfredo, parmesan, shrimp
    $19.99
  • Fettuccine Alfredo Chicken

    fettuccine, alfredo, parmesan, chicken
    $19.99
  • Grilled Chicken Penne

    penne, alfredo, mushrooms, red peppers, onions, cajun chicken
    $20.99
  • Tomato Basil

    linguine, tomato basil, scallion
    $16.99
  • Tomato Basil Shrimp

    linguine, tomato basil, scallion, shrimp
    $20.99
  • Tomato Basil Chicken

    linguine, tomato basil, scallion, chicken
    $20.99
  • Shrimp Beurre Blanc

    linguine, beurre blanc, tomatoes, scallion, parm, shrimp
    $17.99

Hen Pen

  • Chicken Tender Platter

    7 hand-battered chicken tenders
    $17.99
  • Island Chicken

    marinated chicken breast, pineapple salsa
    $19.99
  • Crystal Coast Chicken

    marinated chicken breast, bbq, jack cheese, ham
    $19.99
  • Santa Fe Chicken

    marinated chicken breast, jack and cheddar cheese, spicy black beans, tomatoes, scallion, spicy ranch
    $19.99
  • Texas Chicken

    chicken breast, chili, mixed cheese, tomatoes, scallion, sour cream
    $19.99

Surf's Up

  • Catch Wahoo

    8oz grilled wahoo, choice of seasoning/preparation
    $27.99
  • Crab Cakes

    2 lump blue crab cakes
    $29.99
  • Hickory Tuna

    Ahi Tuna, hickory molasses rub, honey citrus sauce
    $21.99
  • Lightly Battered Shrimp

    10 tail-on hand-battered and fried shrimp
    $18.99
  • Shrimp and Grits

    cheddar grits, tomatoes, mushrooms, bacon, parmesan garlic sauce, scallion, sautéed shrimp served w/ salad
    $19.99
  • Skewered Shrimp

    2 skewers of 5 tail-on shrimp, laced with bacon, grilled with bbq sauce
    $19.99

Kids

  • Kid Tenders

    4 hand-battered chicken tenders
    $8.49
  • Kid Shrimp

    10 hand-battered and fried shrimp
    $8.49
  • Kid Burger

    4oz Certified Angus Beef burger, cheddar cheese, white bun
    $7.49
  • Kid Ribs

    half rack danish babyback ribs, grilled, bbq sauce
    $10.99
  • Kid Pasta

    linguine, marinara, parmesan, french bread, no side
    $5.99
  • Kid Hot Dog

    all beef frank, bun
    $5.99

Sides

  • RJ Fries

    round hand cut french fries
    $2.99
  • Baked Potato (avail after 4pm)

    ONLY AVAILABLE AFTER 4PM
    $3.49
  • Side Salad

    mixed greens, egg, bacon, tomato, croutons
    $4.49
  • Small Caesar

    romaine, caesar, parmesean, croutons
    $3.99
  • Small Spinach

    spinach, egg, mushroom, bacon, apple, croutons
    $4.99
  • Sweet Potato Fries

    $2.99
  • Veggies

    steamed broccoli with butter and seasoning
    $2.99
  • Wild Rice

    $2.99
  • Cinnamon Apples

    honey butter cinnamon steamed apples
    $2.99
  • Marinated Coleslaw

    cabbage, carrot, onion, green pepper, vinegar marinade
    $2.99
  • Loaded Cheese Grits

    cheddar grits, parmesean garlic sauce, bacon, scallion
    $2.99
  • Spicy Black Beans

    black beans, corn, red peppers, onion, jalepeno
    $2.99
  • Fried Okra

    $2.99
  • Single Croissant

    $2.49

Dessert

  • Brownie Sundae

    brownie, ice cream, chocolate, caramel, whipped cream
    $8.99
  • New York Cheesecake

    whipped cream, choice of topping
    $10.99
  • Key Lime Pie

    $10.99
  • Homemade Cobbler

    flavor of the day
    $10.99
  • Vanilla Ice Cream

    2 scoops vanilla ice cream, choice of topping
    $4.99

Lunch Specials

  • Crab Cake Sandwich

    $20.99

Dinner Specials

  • Monterey Chicken

    $17.99

Starry

$3.49
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We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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RuckerJohns Restaurant Locations and Ordering Hours

5564 Carolina Beach Rd

(910) 452-1212
5564 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412
Open now • Closes at 9:30PM

8700 Emerald Dr

(252) 354-2413
8700 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
Open now • Closes at 9:30PM
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