Great food. Long wait. Show up early…read more I had some sort of Benedict that had grilled shrimp fried green tomatoes on a biscuit with poached eggs, and it was simply delicious. Great food. Long wait. Show up early.

Great food and kind service! Like others have said, be prepared for a bit of a wait if you come…read moreduring peak hours. We were here around 9:30 on a Saturday and waited about 40 minutes, but that flew by because we were able to go sit in their coffee/mimosa bar area and wait to be paged. The vibes in both spaces are pretty classic beach diner. It's a relaxed but busy atmosphere. Our waiter was super attentive and kind and we didn't feel rushed despite how busy they were. I had the Land and Sea Benedict, which comes on a giant biscuit and has fried green tomatoes, eggs done your way, shrimp, Cajun gravy, and bacon crumbles. I am particular about biscuits and this one was excellent (soft without being doughy, appropriately crumbly without falling apart). The tomatoes were super crispy without being overly greasy. My over-easy eggs were perfect, as were the shrimp, and the gravy was excellent. The grits I had with it really lived up to their reputation of being smooth and creamy, with no need for butter. My mom had the "Kitchen Sink" omelet, and very much enjoyed it. The ingredients were fresh and nothing was over or under done, which can be hard with such a variety of ingredients. The home fries that came with it were terrifically crispy. I also appreciate that they make their own hot sauce, as well as the mix for their Bloody Mary (which my mom also loved) I enjoyed my peach mimosa and got a kick out of all of the different flavor options. I'd love to explore their lunch menu too. I'll definitely frequent again next time I'm out this way!

So happy with my experience this morning. My friends asked me to stop here to get her usual coffee…read moreon my way to work.. so I got myself a coffee and a breakfast bowl with brisket. Let me tell you, such a delicious breakfast for only 10$! The customer service was impeccable I got my food and coffees so quickly (less than 5min). If you want a laid back environment with yummy food def stop here on your way to the beach or downtown mhc!! Always a pleasure, thank yall!

We can't say enough good things about this place. On a spontaneous stop, we were thoroughly…read moreimpressed from start to finish. The brisket tacos were outstanding--tender, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. My wife's BLT wrap was equally impressive, fresh and well-executed. I also enjoyed a Coffee Martini that was expertly made. Every item we ordered was delicious, and the staff provided excellent, attentive service. If you're in the area, this is a must-try. Highly recommended.

Marmalade is located in Morehead City, NC (my new fav city). It is a busy cafe shop but luckily…read morethere was open seating available. The decor was so nice and although busy, they made sure to clear out tables and ensure everything was clean & tidy. This place is more of you order your food and find your own table. They will call out your name and you raise your hand, they will bring it to you. I ordered regular coffee and a bacon egg and cheese on a plain bagel. It was delicious! Staff were great and attentive. My food did take more than 20 minutes to make but once arrived, it was worth it. Found parking right up front. The bathroom was my fav. I know odd thing to note but it was something I HAD to note it lol will def return back to try out other things on their menu!

I am putting the finishing bites on an everything ham and cheese croissant, and I wish it would…read morenever end it's so good. We have 2 boxes of baked goods we are circling like vultures because it's all beautiful.

Chefs kiss. Genuinely the best chicken sandwich my tastebuds have ever touched. the boom boom sauce…read morereally made it go boom. 10/10 would definitely try again. I will say the wait was a pretty long time but worth it for the quality and taste of the food.

The food here is super delicious. The burgers are fresh and juicy. The fries are crispy and the…read moreCustomer Service was great. This place is super clean. It's sort of like a little café diner downstairs and then upstairs you have a rooftop patio bar. There was live music playing when we went and it was awesome. I highly recommend, we will definitely be back.

We were greeted upon entering the restaurant and seated at a small table in the bar that was by the…read morewindows. The bartender was busy working and singing in between taking orders as she prepared drinks for customers. Our waiter was knowledgeable about the menu and offered the specials before we placed our order. We love to sample the menu when we travel and the vast menu of tapas gave us the perfect opportunity to try just about everything. They had a smaller wine selection, but there was something for just about everyone. Our waiter was very attentive and offered suggestions on what to try if we were torn between several menu options. The Spanish lamb meatballs, truffle honey pork belly and rosemary beef were the tapas that stood out as the most flavorful and making us each want just one more bite. The Spanish meatballs were glazed with sriracha which caused me to pause before ordering. However, I'm so happy that we gave them a try. They had a bold flavor, but the whipped feta and cilantro were enough to balance the heat. The truffle honey pork belly was sliced differently. We have only had this cut into cubes at other restaurants in the past. The way that they slice the pork belly is so much better. The pork belly was served with cheese grits. We don't even like cheese grits, but could not get enough of these smoked Gouda grits. The rosemary beef with asparagus and mashed potatoes was perfect. The beef was tender, the asparagus cooked to perfection and who doesn't love mashed potatoes. We visit the crystal coast about twice a year and always try a couple of new places. We look forward to coming back to Circa 81 each time that we visit!

We went to discover the place. It is a nice set up. We like very much the big number of the small…read moreplates going from $11 to $25. Diversified and well presented. - Crabe cake: pretty good but missing citrus coleslaw so a 7/10 - Brie with pepper jolly: probably the one we appreciate the most of the 3. Could have more toast though. - sesame seed seared tuna : good, 8/10 Overall the idea of trying many dishes is probably the most valuable option here. A little remark about our waiter is that we were not cared for but we were at the bar so that might be the reason.

Absolutely amazing breakfast spot. Even on the Fourth of July, when the restaurant was completely…read morepacked, the staff went above and beyond by saving a table for us. That kind of kindness and customer service is hard to find. The waitresses were some of the nicest, friendliest people we've ever been served by. They were welcoming, attentive, and made us feel right at home despite how busy they were. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was great, and the entire experience was outstanding. If you're looking for incredible breakfast and genuinely exceptional service, this is the place to go. We'll definitely be back! We started going here the first day in vacation and we only went to their restaurant because of how kind, welcoming and generous these people could be. This is the best breakfast place ever. I mean the prices are great and incredibly cheap.

Only issue is trying to choose among the amazing variety, fresh seafood, and friendly service…read more Finished my plate, bought the shirt, and felt the joy served here. Hope to see you here soon.

Charcuterie board was excellent Fried green tomatoes was…read moredelicious Pork belly burnt ends were okay Grace took great care of us service was great Nice atmosphere inside Great place to eat downtown Morehead City

Yo, the internet homies steered me wrong! Shame on y'all!…read more I got the shrimp burger with smoked gouda mac and cheese. The shrimp were criminally overcooked, and the mac needed salt in the worst way. They didn't salt the pasta water (or salt it enough), and the mac was really sad, as a result. My friend got the soup of the day combo, which were were told was a "white bean and basil soup", but I'll be danged if it didn't come out with the most garbanzo-y looking white beans I've ever seen in my life. She said it tasted like they dumped rotel, chickpeas, and pesto into a pot and called it soup, and not in a good way. My wife got the smoked wings. She said the flavor was good, but they were brought out lukewarm and very lightly sauced (she's an extra saucy kind of lady). We got two cocktails, a cherry limeade slushie and a Kill Devil Hills Pain Killer. We were told the cherry limeade was made with just cherry mixer, lime, and vodka, but it definitely tasted like it had coconut in it, and my wife hates coconut. The Pain Killer I got was acceptable, but we ordered it with our food, and it didn't come out until I'd almost finished my dinner. The vibes in the place were meh, but fine (especially if the food/drinks were good), but the tables were extremely sticky across their entire surface, so either someone sucks at cleaning, or the finish on the tables was failing and needed to be sanded down/refinished. We did get a side of sweet potato fries that were pretty dope, but they didn't make up for the disappointment of everything else. 1 out of 5 stars; do not recommend.

Fast, quick friendly service. Had breakfast. Usually eggs are and hash browns are served greasy…read more Not here!! Thank you! Good food. Good Cooks! Happy Staff.

Greasy food. service wasn't the best. I know about being a waitress. If your restaurant isn't…read morebusy and you can't refill my tea especially when you are no where to be found that is not good service. If you are not a local you may not get the best service at this place. There are plenty of restaurants in Morehead to eat. Greasy food and scallops were just okay. Hush puppies were very greasy.

Food was excellent, service was great. The gf spaghetti squash with salmon was outstanding.read more

Food was excellent, ribeye with green beans and fried okra & spaghetti squash with salmon/shrimp…read more Service was on point Nice atmosphere We got there early before the crowd at supper time rush

I had a truly wonderful evening with my family. Our waiter was exceptional! He guided us through…read moremany creative choices from drinks,appetizers and entrees. The menu wasn't the same old thing! We all agreed that the top choice were the crab cakes and the delicious sides accompanying that dish. The chicken pesto dish came in second.Grouper was very good,but not outstanding. The grits in my scallops recipe needed to be enriched with cream and/or butter. At their price point I feel the dish needs to be the best I have tasted! Do not get me wrong,I will be returning for special occasions. So far, Parrott's on 11th is my favorite restaurant in the Beaufort and Morehead City area. Can't imagine how good it will be once they up there game a tiny bit more! Atmosphere very Southern and chic. Make reservations soon!

She took chicken stuffed with crabs, that was really flavorful and delicious…read more I took the grouper (market fish) and it was not that great. Grouper is not as tender as flaunder and a sauce does help a long way. In this regard City kitchen does a much better job. Also I might add that $52 for a grouper is a bit high in price. We will come back to Parrott's