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!!!

This place appeases both coffee and tea lovers. Their syrups are homemade and their food offerings…read moreare simple, filling, and delicious. They have an amazing barista named Nick who made the best Chai tea latte. The chai is house made too! The space is warm and inviting. Once you place your order, there is ample seating to enjoy your beverage and meal. Definitely recommend!

Has healthy food choices combined with caffeine and cocktails. One of the few places I have ever…read morebeen that doesn't have bread on the menu! They also don't have chicken,but protein choices include eggs , black beans, brisket and shrimp. I feel the portions needed to have more protein. For the price, there was a little too much lettuce and not enough meat. I guess we are back to that healthy criteria! Interesting decore. Who knew so many famous people had been arrested and gotten a mug shot taken! If give it a try,especially if you have members of your group trying to eat healthy.

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!

We are so glad this bakery is not close to home, it's too good!! We had breakfast plates and then…read moretook bakery items on the ferry with us. Their chocolate croissants are some of the best we have had anywhere, including France. Everything was so good we went back the next day to get a slice of cake and a mousse. Everything was so delicious. We were driving through Morehead to the Ocracoke Ferry and were very sad our timeline didn't align with their operating hours. You should absolutely try it out, you won't be disappointed!

The best biscuit I've had in a very, very long time! We had breakfast here twice during our 4 day…read moretrip to Atlantic Beach. Both times I order the hoop biscuit with sausage. The biscuit is huge (it looks like a muffin) but very soft and very flavorful. I am a big fan of overly cheesy things so this was perfect for me. The staff was always super helpful and the rooftop looks like a great place to have some drinks and appetizers on a nice day.

Went to the bite yesterday, and have always loved their food. however, yesterday I ordered a…read morechicken caesar wrap (which i used to love) with onion rings, and it was actually the worst meal i have ever had. The wrap was absolutely disgusting. It looked and tasted like dog food and the lettuce wash mush. The chicken in it was also mush. The onion rings looked like they would be delicious, but the onion in every single onion ring was shriveled up and dry to the point you can barely chew it. I had to throw it away it literally wasn't edible. I don't know if staffing or ownership change happened, but that was the biggest waste of $20 i have ever spent in my life.

Circa 81 is such a hidden gem. It doesn't feel overly fancy or stuffy, just really thoughtful food…read morein a relaxed, cool space. We ordered the Half Chef's Tour, which is their charcuterie, and it was honestly one of my favorite parts of the night. Great variety, really well balanced, and perfect for sharing. It set the tone for the whole meal. The scallop nightly special was perfectly cooked with that golden sear and super tender inside. The rosemary steak had so much flavor and was cooked exactly right. The Brussels were crispy and savory, and even the potstickers were a standout. Nothing felt like an afterthought. Service was perfect for the tapas setting too. Not rushed, we didn't feel over bothered, but not neglected either. Overall, it felt elevated but still comfortable. A great experience without feeling over the top. We'll definitely be back.

Circa 81 quickly became one of my most memorable meals along North Carolina's Crystal Coast: a…read morerestaurant that understands both timing and tone. We arrived with a reservation (always a wise move), though we were seated immediately, greeted by a gracious host who set our lunch off on the right note. Once settled, we were welcomed by Philip, whose ease and genuine enthusiasm made the experience feel less transactional and more personal. He spoke about the menu with confidence and curiosity, the mark of someone who truly enjoys being there. Drinks came first: my husband ordered a Painkiller easily one of the best we had during our time on the coast while our son stuck with a classic Coke, and I opted for water. As we ordered, it became clear we were leaning fully into the small plates philosophy. When Philip smiled and dubbed us "tapas aficionados," it felt like an acknowledgment rather than a joke and in that moment, we felt perfectly at home. The table filled quickly. Spanish lamb meatballs arrived first, glazed with sriracha and paired with whipped feta and cilantro bold, balanced, and deeply satisfying. Pork pot stickers followed, tender and flavorful, with a soy-ginger dipping sauce and sweet Thai chili providing just the right contrast. The Gambas al Ajillo shrimp bathed in extra-virgin olive oil and garlic, served with crostini, was classic and comforting. But the standout was the Potatoes Bravas: sliced potatoes grilled to a crisp and finished with a spicy brava aioli. They were addictive in the best way, the kind of dish you keep thinking about long after the table is cleared. Circa 81 is polished yet relaxed, clean, and thoughtfully maintained, a place where the food arrives hot, the service feels human, and the atmosphere invites you to linger. It's a restaurant I would happily return to, and one that earned its place among my favorites on the Crystal Coast.

My wife and I were visiting area and noticed this plain looking restaurant's parking lot was full…read moreat all hours of the day and decided to try it out. It so good we had to go there twice during our visit. The place was packed with locals who were all on a first name basis with the friendly wait staff. The food turned out to be amazing and the portions were generous. The prices were very low. I definitely recommend place and look foward to coming back during my next visit.

Breakfast. Simple, good. Ample portions. Great service. Low prices. What more could you ask for ?read more

Stopped by for a quick snack before the aquarium. We were seated quickly and our drinks orders were…read moreplaced immediately. We opted for the Thai chili smoked wings and duck fat fries. I also got a fruity cheesecake sour. The wings were extremely good... yummy flavor, and you could taste the smokiness in every bite! The duck fat fries were fried nicely, but I didn't get any duck flavor. The sour paired nicely with the football watching-esque food! Our waitress was busy but made sure we were doing alright! The restaurant is super cute with unique decorations and will def be back to try their entrees when in the area again. The food coming out looked amazing!

Went here for dinner the other night, not even realizing that there was a back room/ bar area!!!…read moreAll of the football games were on and it was a really cool atmosphere!!! great service, great bartender, and waitress!!! the food.... The duck fat fries were amazing along with the Shishido pepper appetizer! That's all I really actually needed and I could've eaten the peppers all by myself!!! I also had the fungus among us pizza!!! it was good, but our friend had the brisket burger (I think that's what it was called) and I had a bite. It was amazing. I'd probably have to get that next time we go.!!!! if you're in the area definitely check it out!!!! We're definitely going back and next time I won't jump into my food and I'll try to list some photos!!!!

Amazing breakfast and lunch! The meat lovers omelet was perfect for breakfast and the Mahi sandwich…read morefor lunch was outstanding! The winner through it all was the fried okra. You won't find any better! Our server April was the best!!!

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.

always great food. Most recent visit was on St. Patrick's Day. I had the lamb chops with colcannon…read more they were amazing. My hubby had the shepherds pie. Which was also amazing. Where our youngest son had that stripping grits. Best around.

Floyd's was by far the best restaurant that we tried while at Atlantic Beach…read more Everything from the artwork to the wine selection, menu options and very sweet waitstaff were just outstanding! We will definitely return next year since everything was impeccable.

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!

Parrott's is a lovely restaurant somehow fit into a historic house just off the main drag in…read moreMorehead City. The menu is creative both for food and drinks, and you're definitely going to need a reservation to get seated. While you're there expect top notch service, and food that is really good, but at least in my experience, falling a bit short of the excellence the prices are aiming for. We were all kind of hungry and thirsty when we came in, having spent the day on Shackleford island, and being shut down at every turn by the restaurant we stopped into first hoping to have some appetizers (they were out of everything we asked about). This boded well for Parrott's, we got several apps and cocktails in addition to our mains. Unfortunately, it was really those apps that I felt fell short. Our waiter talked up the lamb meatballs to the point where we were really expecting to be blown away, and ultimately, they were pretty ordinary, and just two of them, making it hard to split amongst 6 people. Same could be said for the pork belly bbq skewers, they were small and didn't thrill any of us. The main courses made up for those shortcomings, a couple of us got the grouper, there was a scallops and grits order, a delicious pesto chicken pasta, and some crab cakes that I ended up being pretty jealous of because they stole the show. These mains were a good size helping, and each robust in their own ways, showcasing creativity and excellence in the kitchen. In the end, for the amount of the bill, you expect everything to be top notch up and down, and it fell short of that to me... but not so drastically so that I wouldn't recommend the place to others, with the caveat to have appetizers somewhere else first.