That Brisket Meatloaf is FANTASTIC! My green beans and potato salad were excellent also. So many…read moreplaces make their potato salad really bland, but this place does it right. The service was awesome and the restaurant setting was very nice. I truly enjoyed both my meal and my time here.

Before I share my thoughts on this restaurant, it's important to note that just 2 1/2 weeks before…read moredining here, I spent time in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. That means the competition for this establishment, at least in my mind, is some of the best--places like Panther City Barbecue in Fort Worth and Terry Black's Barbecue in Dallas. This restaurant advertises itself as serving "proven, winning competition barbecue." Having recently eaten at Terry Black's--a proven, award-winning establishment--I can't help but draw some comparisons. At Terry Black's, the pits are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, ensuring that the barbecue is as fresh as possible. Here, while the staff takes noticeable steps to keep the meat moist and juicy, the taste and consistency just didn't feel like they lived up to that "award-winning" standard. Ambiance and Staff: The interior is neat and clean--exactly what you'd expect from a newly opened restaurant. The staff was exceptional. Everyone I spoke with was kind, helpful, and eager to provide a good customer experience. It's clear they are putting in the effort to make guests feel welcome. That being said, the restaurant is still in its early days, and you can tell they're ironing out some operational kinks. I imagine that in a few weeks, most customers won't notice these small bumps. The Food: This is where things get a little disappointing. I had high hopes for the brisket and beef rib, but unfortunately, neither lived up to my expectations. To be fair, I am comparing them to award-winning Texas establishments, which sets a high bar. Still, I couldn't help but feel underwhelmed by the flavors. The brisket lacked the bold, smoky taste that defines great barbecue, and the beef rib didn't have the consistency or texture I expected from a place claiming to be competition-level. The sides were average. For example, the collard greens didn't compare to the ones I had at another local restaurant the night before. The jalapeño mac and cheese was decent--I could see and taste the jalapeño, but it didn't stand out as memorable. The cornbread was probably the best item I had, but even that was good, not great. As for the sauces, I tried two of the three (not the Carolina style). They were both good, with subtle differences that I appreciated, but they didn't elevate the meal in any significant way. Overall Thoughts: This place faces stiff competition, both locally and in my own mind, given my recent Texas barbecue experiences. For ambiance, they earn a solid 4 out of 5. For customer service, the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff deserve a 5 out of 5. But when it comes to food taste and quality, it just didn't meet the expectations I had--especially considering the hype and the claim of being "proven, winning competition barbecue." Compared to places like Terry Black's, where the pits are running 24/7 to ensure fresh barbecue, this establishment didn't deliver the same level of freshness or flavor. While I can tell they are taking steps to keep the meat moist and juicy, the taste and consistency just weren't award-winning in my opinion. With time and refinement, I think they could improve, but as of now, the food didn't live up to the hype.

Quarter Pounder with cheese hamburger meat was raw and bloody. Disgusting. Unable to eat.read more

Food was fresh, workers were amazing, and there is a couch to eat on. There is a giant marlin on…read morethe wall and it's awesome

Early in the week, I was told that even if the outside order speaker was broken, they were not…read moreallowed to put a sign on it indicating that had been broken. Several times I went today to pick up food and I saw two cars ahead of me, but even with my window rolled down I didn't hear anything so I waited a moment and then I asked if anyone was there because nobody said anything. A reply came back that yeah I'm with another customer and I said oh I didn't hear you greet me well that's because I'm with another customer. He was very rude so when I got up to the window, I tried to explain why I ask he was still rude so I asked for the major and the other guy named Paul came up. If he was the major he was very meek and didn't want to get involved, and when the guy told him that I was impatient, he just kind of ignored it, which made me feel all the less important I wasn't impatient. I just didn't know if the speaker was working because no one acknowledged that I was waiting. I've never never been treated so rudely by an employee.

Completely got ripped off by the app. Picture included in the ridiculous fees. BK is now on the ban…read morelist of fast food joints.

It has a great ambiance with great, nice, and fast workers. The food was amazing and the drinks…read morewere big, you get the best out of your money.

The ambiance was good and the chips/salsa were delicious but the food was alright, looked better on…read morethe menu than it tasted. We had the fajitas and they were watery so it made them bland. And for dessert I got a choco flan to go, which I was so excited to eat because it was massive and looked delicious but it was probably one of the worst desserts I've had. It didn't taste anything like chocolate cake or flan, maybe it was just a bad batch or old, I'm not sure. Service was alright, and think it was the first busy day of the year (memorial weekend) and they were slammed so I understand that maybe their food/service was not as strong as normal so I will definitely go back again another time to see if it was just a one-off experience because the food does look good and my husband said the margaritas were good as well so I'm willing to give it another shot!

We were hungry and stopped in on a whim. For Subway, they were really good. The customer service…read morewas friendly and they listened to what you ask for. As we were leaving the man working, not sure if he was the owner, asked if everything was ok? Really thought they deserved way higher than previous reviews.

Every delivery is a mystery what sandwich will I get versus what did I order will my salad have…read moreall of the items or Random replacement When will it arrive will it be an hour , hour and a half an hour and 45 minutes? Fortunately the salads that does arrive is fresh and good to eat This sandwich is true to some guidance and a high-quality dinner. S so ingredients are high-quality the flavor is good it's just the process of putting together a sandwich and shipping it out is very random

This is one of my favorite places in Carteret county. By far the best breakfast around. Kelly cooks…read morea perfect egg. I do over medium and it is always cooked to perfection. The wait staff Jennifer and Brittany are so sweet and friendly. They always remember what I drink and order. Never an empty glass. Angie at the outside bar makes great drinks and the atmosphere is so fun. Sitting on the covered porch at the outside bar on the beach. You can't get a better location if you tried. They are very dog friendly. Dogs are allowed on the outdoor porch. If I could give them 100 stars I would.

Pleasantly surprised with our breakfast on the pier at the pier. Brittney G was our server and I…read morewish she was our server everywhere we ate. She was pleasant, attentive, happy and made the morning brighter. We each had an omelette, see pics. Home fries and toast came with it. The house made salsa for $.50 was delicious. The Bloody Mary was fair, it lacked garnish which it needed. We had a great view of the ocean and watched the sea gulls chase a bald eagle around while we ate. Def recommend for breakfast.

Foods mid but the service is emaculate. Car died and a worker came and jumped me…read more Didnt even order anything.

Ordered two large pizzas and garlic bread bites. All were excellent. Pizza was perfectly cooked…read moreand all the toppings were correct and they didn't skimp on the coverage. Very good pizza and quick. Definitely recommend

fast service even with the place packed out workers where friendly low price for the amount of food…read moreand taste.

Awesome staff!!! Super nice and friendly with awesome grits!!! The grits are definitely southern…read moreand not Yankee and gritty. Everything is super delicious!!! Cute place and simply fills that breakfast belly!!!

It may be April 1, but Shark Shack is no joke! The food is all amazing! The garlic cheese curds are…read moreaddicting! The shrimp and grouper bites are fabulous! The atmosphere is like visiting family! Bring Fido, there's fresh water for him! On those hot sweltering days, try the summer salad and slaw! So good! It may be April 1, but Shark Shack is no joke! The food is all amazing! The garlic cheese curds are addicting! The shrimp and grouper bites are fabulous!

Delicious! Got the seafood combo which consists of fish bites (haddock or maybe flounder) and…read moreshrimp, with a side. The shrimp and fish are fried but you can request broiled or blackened. Very fresh seafood prepared perfectly in my opinion. You place and pick up your order at walk-up windows; there are a few picnic tables to eat at the restaurant but carry out seems to be most common. The line gets long but it's worth the wait! Enjoyed this meal more than any other seafood we have tried in the area so far. Highly recommended!