Attention home cooks, salad lovers and beer and wine drinkers!!!!! Go here. My first time in the…read morestore and was hoping to get some really nice olive oil for roasting veggies and also as a dipping oil, as well as some balsamic for homemade vinaigrettes. I can't believe how many products they have and you can taste them! Who knew balsamic could be so delicious and so versatile! We also went over to the beer section and were delighted to find so many craft beers made by a lot of NC breweries! They even sell singles so you can try them. We had an absolute blast shopping there, and enjoyed the friendly, helpful and engaging employees. Im so glad they aren't far from home so I can visit again!

This shop is a hidden gem in the Outer Banks Outlet Shops. It offers a wide variety of vinegar,…read moreolive oil, and wine. Taste samples are available. Their inventory features some hard to find items, which was a pleasant surprise for us. Staff was very friendly, and helpful on their various products. Be sure to check their truffle and fudge offering before leaving. You might miss out on some special sweet treat.

This! I've found a new favorite shop here in the Outer Banks. This outlet mall has changed in the…read morepast few years, so I was surprised this shop has actually been here for a few years and there are no reviews. This is actually my third time coming here. Every time I've come in has been a pleasant experience. The store itself is filled with gourmet food, wine, beer and even has a nice cigar section. It's also nice that they serve coffee drinks in the back of the store that you can actually sit and have a drink at the mini bar area. Very cozy and cute! However, I'm sure I've had too much coffee this morning (I'm still drinking an iced coffee from my last stop), so no more coffee so my heart doesn't explode. I settle on a few unique seasoning packs for $20 and am out the door before I decide to buy up a bunch of their delicious chocolates like I did last time I was here! Lastly, thank you to Maria for her prompt and friendly service!

Highly recommend visiting! Has a very unique atmosphere with a coffee/wine bar at very reasonable…read moreprices. We came back every day of our trip to get a delicious coffee and none of them disappointed. The staff is friendly and kind! Definitely check it out

As a foodie I am disappointed in myself that I have not been here in over 5 years. My loss…read more Especially since I work within walking distance. Do not believe the bad reviews.....I am sorry about the owners health but they have a wonderful and knowledgeable staff to help you. Tari helped me today and she was fun, friendly and knowledgeable. This isn't just about olive oil but also balsamic vinegars and pasta and olives and local products such as Life is Gouda and Speedys and soaps and more. They will help you by letting you try some of the olive oils. These bottles make great gifts for you or a hostess gift or for any foodie in your life. LIke me. I will be back to splurge a little for me. Today was a gift for someone moving into their 1st apartment. You must have a good bottle of EVOO. Definitely stop in for a unique gift. I love my wine gifts but this is a bit different and will last longer than a bottle of wine.

This place is going down hill fast. Closed during business hours and the older lady should not be…read moreallowed to work the cash register because she is super confused. Need to find a new store.

Once a year I come here for oil and vinegar take my cheese boards to the next level. The staff is…read morealways friendly. If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask. The staff is very knowledgeable. Gift pack of four 100mL bottles: - Honeybell Orange White Balsamic Vinegar - Herbs de Provence infused olive oil - Fig balsamic Vingar - Persian Lime Evoo

Great selection of extra virgin olive oils and white and Dark Balsamic vinegar. Knowledgeable…read moresalespeople help you pair the perfect combination of flavors. Also lots of other fun Salsas and Sauces, jams, pickles and olives plus great hostess gifts. Ella chooses the wines, too.

Nice place with kitchen goods as well as olive oil and vinegars. Fairly priced. They have beautiful…read moreand unique napkins, serving dishes, and wooden bowls. The olive oil we purchased is above what you find in the grocery store.

Visited New Bern and wanted to support the community by doing some holiday shopping in the downtown…read morearea. My wife saw Midtown Olive Oil and immediately told me about it. I love high quality olive oils but they also had different balsamic vinegar flavors. You get to sample before you buy. We picked the strawberry balsamic vinegar and the Tuscan olive oil - a popular choice I was told. It is a small shop but plenty of items to pick and choose. Ladies are nice. They have a bit of a problem with the point of sale register with credit cards, so pay with cash if possible. Support small businesses. Shop here and in the area. High recommended.

We liked Olives so much, we dined here twice in the same week…read more I recently visited the Outer Banks for a week with my wife and we stayed in Manteo. Prior to arriving in town, I had made a reservation for dinner at Olives for later in the week. The day we arrived, after we unpacked and settled into our rental, we decided to take a walk to explore as we were staying in town. We happened to walk past Olives and decided to look at the menu - and that made us want to go there that night as we did not make any plans that evening and didn't want to get back in the car. I spoke with someone at the host stand and made a reservation for us. I figured I could cancel the reservation for later in the week after we had dinner. (Spoiler: We decided to keep the other reservation.) The food and the service were both excellent. The first night, I had the tri-tip souvlaki which was a special and my wife had the chicken souvlaki from the regular menu. We started with an order of the dolmas and they might be my new favorite. We both enjoyed our dinner and a nice booth with a view of the marina. We ordered a piece of the baklava to go. The second visit, we started with the hummus appetizer and I had the Keftedes and my wife ordered the gyro. The keftedes was so delicious with the tomato-based sauce. Luckily I had some pita to dip in that sauce. My wife enjoyed the gyro and I enjoyed the bite I got to try. The restaurant has a few greek wines on their menu but not a lot of selection. The restaurant is on the smaller side but they do have a few tables outside in the courtyard which in the nice weather is a good option and helps with capacity. I do recommend having a reservation, though. Everyone of the staff were friendly and welcoming. Special thanks to Topanga for giving us some great tips on places to visit in the OBX.

I left somewhat disappointed after looking forward to what I hoped would be an authentic Greek…read moredining experience. Unfortunately, the restaurant had already sold out of one of its signature dishes, moussaka, even though the owner had enthusiastically recommended it while speaking with us at our table. The suggested substitute, pastitsio, did not meet expectations. The béchamel layer was sparse and lacked the rich, creamy character that defines the dish, and the ziti pasta appeared to have been overcooked (even for a casserole) during reheating of a pre-prepared serving. One aspect of the meal left me puzzled. Why serve Greek rice alongside a dish that already contains plenty of starch? Greek cuisine offers so many wonderful vegetable accompaniments that would have provided better balance and showcased the flavors of the region, including fasolakia, briam, yemista, gigantes plaki, or kolokithakia tiganita. On the positive side, the staff remained attentive throughout our meal, kept our water glasses full, and genuinely tried to accommodate us. However, they did not seem fully familiar with which menu items were available (wait staff need to check the 86 board before and during service!). Several tables offer pleasant views overlooking the park and wharf, which adds to the atmosphere. I also would have enjoyed seeing more of the classic blue-and-white décor that evokes the charm of a seaside taverna in Greece. Overall, the restaurant has potential, but the execution of the food and the dining experience fell short of the expectations created by the menu and the recommendations.

Great sandwiches, friendly staff The best cookies you will…read morefind Outer Banks. Everything you may need

It is closed/gone as is its successor. It is very sad as my mother used to order ahead from Tommy's…read morefor pickup on our way to Corolla

We almost let the reviews talk us out of trying Firetender, and I'm really glad we didn't…read more My daughter ordered the mac and cheese, and somehow it ended up being one of the best things on the table. We were unofficially judging grilled cheese and mac and cheese all week, and this one absolutely held its own. I ordered the Smash Burger Pizza, and I was skeptical until the first bite. It somehow captures all the flavors of a really good smash burger, complete with the tangy "special sauce" flavor, pickles, beef, cheese, and onions, but on a wood-fired pizza crust. It sounds a little ridiculous on paper. It works. I also accidentally ordered one of their cannabis-infused cocktails because I apparently skipped over an important word on the menu. It did exactly what it promised without sending me into another dimension, which was appreciated. The only downside was that I spent the rest of the evening happily eating leftover Smash Burger Pizza and wondering why anyone would order anything else. The atmosphere was laid back, the service was friendly, and we'll always say anything positive about anyone who helps take care of our sweet little one. We'd happily come back the next time we're in Manteo. Don't let the current rating scare you away. We almost did, and we'd have missed out on one of our favorite meals of the trip.

Inconsistent at best. Pizzas come out in different shapes, ovals, heart shaped, never round! When…read moreyou list basil as a topping on your pizza, it should have basil, not just something that's green.

This was a great place for our big family. The Prime Rib was amazing, definitely worth going to.read more

For the first time ever, we had some disappointments at Black Pelican. We have lunch or dinner…read moreduring most of our twice-per-year visits to the area. It has always been good, and we definitely won't let this deter us from returning. Ms T had her usual Shrimp basket lunch. The issue was that the shrimp were not cooked through. They were still translucent. We totally understand not wanting to overcook shrimp, but these were not quite done. On the bright side she commented on how good the slaw was. I have been on a kick to try barbecue at restaurants that are not barbecue joints per se, to see if I can find some hidden gems. For example, both Sam & Omie's and Wanchese Marina serve a good barbecue sandwich. Black Pelican, at least on this day, does not. I must say, the serving was huge. This was more than enough for two meals for me. The barbecue was dry and not well flavored. The texture and flavor was more like dried out beef that has been over-roasted. This is not something I would order again here. All that being said, I am leaving the rating for Black Pelican as it is because we have always had good meals here. I accept that it can't be 100% perfect every time and sooner or later we will run into something that is less than stellar. We will continue to return. I just know this not where I will have barbecue and we are sure the shrimp thing was just a one timer.

A small hole-in-the-wall peanut store. It's not full of 1000 choices, or silly childish pun names…read morelike some other nut stores in the area, and it's better for that. You've got about 10 options for peanuts, and some other stuff (including some ice cream). It's really all you need. I got the french fried peanuts and they hit the spot. Service was friendly, and I saw the employees helping some people figure out what kinda ice cream they wanted, and it seemed like everybody was having a good time.

We tried to find the same place we had visited last year but we were told it was not available, We…read morewere told to make sure to visit the main shop on our way home from trip. We did and it was just what we had expected and everyone got the treats,however, they mentioned the store in Manteo was now inside the coffee shop. We wished we would have known all the information. We love Mackay's ferry fudge, cheese and fudge.