My husband AND the waitress both said the stone crab was an acquired taste. I figured at was at a…read morenew location so why not try something different. I thought I loved all things crab. I've learned tonight that I DO NOT. It smelled so bad I could barely eat it. Eventually gave up. The hushpuppies were the best I've ever eaten!!!

This was the best seafood takeout we have had in the area. We had the Boom Boom Shrimp, the…read morestuffed Salmon and the Wild Striped Bass filet. Many places overcooked the lie fish and it is dry, but not this place!! Everything was cooked to perfection and still hot, even though we are 20 minutes away. Great staff that were pleasant and answered all of our questions about the sides, etc. Their asparagus was grilled to perfection and the yellow rice was perfectly seasoned. We will be back again!

Five stars without hesitation!…read more We were visiting the Southern Pines/Pinehurst area and wanted a local restaurant we could brag about when we got home. Full Moon Oyster Bar delivered. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The seafood was outstanding, and the atmosphere was fun, energetic, and welcoming. You can tell this is a place that locals love. The highlight of our evening was our server, Justin. He was friendly, knowledgeable, attentive, and made excellent recommendations. He/ and teamchecked on us just enough to make sure we had everything we needed without ever making us feel rushed. Outstanding customer service. If you're anywhere near Southern Pines or Pinehurst, put Full Moon Oyster Bar on your list. We'll definitely be back, and we'll be asking for Justin again!

First and foremost: Lauren was absolutely phenomenal. She was a fantastic problem-solver and was…read morespot-on with her attention & service. The problem was that there were many matters that Lauren had to try to mitigate that brought our experience from a four star to a three star: My stuffed salmon was the last of ten meals served & it was so overcooked that the salmon resembled jerky. They offered to make another for me to take to-go, but that did nothing for me in the moment (I still had to navigate a burned meal & we all know that type of meal does not reheat well). Noodles & sauce that came with the dish were very good. The "succotash" was unremarkable. Two plates of King crab legs (an EXTREMELY expensive meal) came with no melted butter - my friends had to ask twice for butter - crab got cold before butter was ever served. Waitress (not Lauren) said full serving costs $120. For some reason, 1/2 serving consisted of two legs, full serving consisted of three legs? We were told a claw would be included as well with the full serving, but then "reassured" that a full serving was indeed received without the claw. Chicken teriyaki was good. Mussels with pasta was good. Apparently. it is "safe" to consume the living red worms that squiggle on the oysters on the half shell, but in all our years in other restaurants with oysters, we've never seen worms moving on our plates. Is that because other restaurants clean off the oysters in a different manner? Is it because other restaurants serve on ice? I honestly don't know, but do know I can't eat wriggling worms. I sincerely appreciate Lauren's attempt to alleviate our concerns. Apparently, there was/is a shortage of glasses, because refills of beer and alcohol came in different sized glasses with each round. One beer refill came in a small brandy-type glass with no explanation. Again, a solution was offered well after the fact, but honestly should not have been necessary. This is not a fault of the waitstaff. The potatoes & slaw that are served with each meal were brought before our drinks were ever served - are they intended to be treated like appetizers? (Just a note: Active Duty military & Federal employees have been advised not to consume poppy seeds - it's ridiculous - but half of our table couldn't eat the slaw (which was unfortunate because the slaw was very good - one of my favorite recipes). Fried dishes were over cooked - extremely dark & tough. Do not forgot to ask what "Market price" is - it may be well over $100 per serving. By the way: their Carolina Colada is now my favorite drink! Delicious!! Look at the back of the menu for the day's drink special.

What was to be a quick lunch turned into a fine dining experience…read more We most definitely did not expect the wonderful meal that was to come! Let's start with the location: located right off a main road, Wolcott's is situated in a beautiful homelike building that fits in seamlessly with the feel of the area. It is upscale and classy looking from the exterior, with nice landscaping, deep blue and white features. Walking in the place feels very chic but comfortable. There is a bar and indoor seating, along with a lovely covered porch for dining. We came at a "late lunch" time and received great service (would rate it perfect had she refilled our tea). She was helpful, answered our questions, and made us feel very at home and welcome. Wonderful! Then came the fun! The FOOD! So if you don't know me, I travel the country and eat a LOT of good food. I've also deckhanded for offshore fishing guides and worked at a seafood market... so when I start off by saying the Lobster Bisque was out of this world... I mean it! The lobster bisque was one of the most delicious things I've eaten. The flavor of the lobster was the main feature with rich butter tones and the perfect blend of salty. I ate every bite possible, and I don't do that. My partner ordered the Chicken Kiev. It was beautifully crispy and moist. It came out piping hot and my partner greatly enjoyed it. I tried a bite and it was really good. The lobster Mac n cheese was full of actual lobster bites but I felt like the creaminess you seek with Mac n cheese wasn't there, it was very runny and didn't hold. The flavor was good but the sauce didn't back up calling it Mac n cheese. Now for the dish that was a challenge to win me over: today's special included a Reuben. I am a Reuben connoisseur... I have eaten them all over the country and I will say this was very good. The pastrami had beautifully savory flavor to it, the bread was perfectly crisp (a huge pet peeve of mine!), and the cheese and sauce was beautifully melted and delicious. While I wouldn't say it was the best I ever had, it was extremely good! The thing that won me over on that plate was most definitely the French fries! Holy smokes they had salt, they had flavor, they were crisp but some still squishy (JUST HOW I LIKE!) the parm and seasoning was just perfect. Omg they were good.

Good experience. Definitely try this place…read more Plan for 2 hours. Not a negative or positive- just an observation. Bottle of wine, 1 appetizer, 2 entrees, 2 desserts = $175 not including tip. Complimentary biscuits were not fully cooked - still doughy. Waitstaff said they were "waiting for the biscuits to cook" - totally understandable, but wait 3 more minutes so you don't serve uncooked dough. This is a time management thing for the kitchen: 5:00 reservations = put biscuits in the oven no later than 4:40. Escargot was good. Disappointed that our dirty/empty appetizer plates stayed all over the table so long. This is the difference between "fine dining" & a typical restaurant. Utensils used for appetizers should be removed & replaced for main meal. Just another little detail that sets apart "price is worth it" & "why'd I pay that much?" Steak frites were good. Lamb was good. Desserts were good. Cacao nibs were entirely too hard - I thought I was eating pieces of nut shells. Not enjoyable. Waitress was very friendly, but we did get the feeling that we weren't regulars, so it was ok to not pay attention to us (like remove dirty dishes).

Service was wonderful & quick! I ordered the salad…read morew/chicken, husband ordered a seafood paata. Cozy little fun location!

Everything was exceptional. We had a chipotle crab appetizer with pita bread that was full of crab…read moreand tasty. Two different burgers each cooked perfectly with lots of extras that gave it a great taste. Just be sure to get extra napkins. The risotto was also delicious. To top it off we got a key lime pie that had some serious maple syrup on it. That little extra made it even better. Love the setting as well and a friendly server originally from Maine. This place will be a regular stop. Now we understand why there is always a wait to get in.

Went for my husbands birthday and loved everything we ate! We went at 5 pm (due to babysitters) and…read moreit was such a cozy environment, perfect for a nice dinner. Our server was incredible!! She did an excellent job explaining the menu and making suggestions. My husband got a tartare for his appetizer. I tried a bite and can confirm it was delicious! I got the Caesar salad. It was good but I don't think I'd order again--it was just a personal preference issue. I really loved the dressing and the sunflower seeds in it were superb! I got a filet as my main. I've tried Brussels sprouts multiple times and always think they tasted bad and the texture was weird--Tartare convinced me that Brussels sprouts can be delicious! I would eat them again but only from this place! I'm picky about sauces on steaks but again, it was spectacular. I struggled to eat it all but wanted to, I was afraid I'd make myself sick due to the generous portion. My husband was deciding between two meals and our server suggested the lamb. It was an excellent recommendation. He shared a bite with me and I loved it. I would recommend it! I enjoyed my dessert--bananas foster. It wasn't too sweet but had a good flavor. I like the texture on the bananas to be a bit more caramelized but I would get it again. My husband had the crepes Suzette, again at the suggestion of our server. He really enjoyed it. We would recommend going! It's a perfect place for a nice meal in a peaceful environment.

One of the classiest Moore County restaurants which we've ever dined in. The layout, menu…read moreselection, ambiance and service are first rate. This is a must visit place if you enjoy fine dining.

I can't believe this is the first time that we have been to this wonderful establishment , Clean ,…read morepersonable and authentic . Food was very fresh , cooked excellent. We will for sure be returning.

wow. $38 for two take out entrees. one little drumstick…read moreand a quarter of a thigh with tons of gravy. a few potatoes and carrots. side of rice and semi braised red cabbage. two (homemade) tortillas for $18? a generous iceberg salad. no dressing, one really small chile relleno, rice and beans. $18? flavor of both entrees good. ouch on the price and portions.

Came 2 years ago food was phenomenal, they had a large menu to order from…read more Came last night food was trash, menu was minimal and over priced. Paid $40 for a 60z "Strip" it most definitely was not a NY strip MAYBE a sirloin. It was disgusting and I do mean absolutely just nasty. They told me you can't decide temperature but it comes out MR-M which I would've ordered anyways but then the steak came out well done and covered in water gravy. They have barely any steak sauce options so you can't even make it good. The server was really nice and attentive though. I don't recommend eating here though, maybe just drinks.

Beautiful food and attentive service. Our group was about 8 people (family members as we were…read morepassing through NC; SP) It's been our go to gathering place, and will continue to be so. Thank you guys!

The food was really good. My father was the chef for the Chinese ambassador so I have tasted good…read moreChinese food. From the outside, you wouldn't know the food would be so good. Would go again when I was visiting Southern Pines

I hate to post this because my family and I eat here often. Not because it's amazing but because…read moreit's really one of the only things to eat in vass. I went in tonight to order my food. It was so hot it was hard to breathe. Which made me look at the back door an older gentleman was back there smoking. I started my order as the guy walked back in and watched him start cooking. He did not to around any corners to where a sink might be. He came straight back in and started cooking. I told the younger guy never mind I don't want anything, your cooks don't wash their hands. I walked out. I wonder if he washes them after he uses the bathroom? I'm not normally a nit picker but I don't want his hands on my families or my food.

On the recommendation of a local business owner, go to Chef Warrens. Perfect, we arrived and had…read morethe most amazing service, Erica was the everything from the perfect bartender, to a great server. My gold rush was perfect. Dinner was the most tender hangar steak and fries, tile fish wow. So good. Great wine list too. Now save your appetite for dessert Flourless white chocolate cake Stop It Now

I honestly have never been as impressed with a restaurant as I was with Chef Warren's tonight. We…read morewalked in on a busy night and every single staff member went out of their way to make us feel welcome. We are new to the community and Chef Warren's has been recommended by almost every person we have met. The food was impeccable. However, it was the amazing service from every staff member who made us feel like we were their only client (despite being incredibly busy) that set the night apart. We will be back soon. In the interim, we highly recommend sitting in Kevin's section and taking his recommendations for entrees, you won't be disappointed.

The service is excellent. The food is good and you feel like you are in a very nice resort…read morerestaurant, which you are. No complaints ever.

Dinner service was great with. Great serve. Anbiance was nice with hotel decorated for Christmas…read more Food was ok. Really nothing spectacular for fine dining.