Panera Bread

I'm disappointed that all the reviews misled me. At 6 pm on a Wednesday there was no one in the…read morerestaurant. We ordered a hummus appetizer and had the thinnest and dry pita in a plastic bag delivered to our table. We asked to split a meal and even though there was no one there, she delivered one plate and told us we had to split the dish ourselves. The gyro platter had better pita, see pic , so I'm perplexed why we had the terrible pita we paid extra for. The gyro platter was average. I guess if its the only Mediterranean in town it would explain the reviews but other than that I cant explain the rave reviews.

We found this place while we were in Okracoke looking for options on our drive down to Carolina…read moreBeach today. After having italian, fried seafood, thai, indian and dessers, we wanted something different. Glad we picked this spot! Inside is spacious and cute. Love the cozy tables with cushion and pillows. The music was nice setting the atmosphere. The food was refreshing and the cardamom tea a delight! The rice is probably the best I've ever had at a restaurant, ever. The server was attentive and everything came out in a timely manner. We got the veggie skewer & gyro plate. Definitely recommend!

Pita Plate Sampler was FIRE

Plastic bag with terrible pita

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Greek Salad Large with chicken skewers

Ioanni's Grill

3.9(174 reviews)

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We traveled to Atlantic Beach and were there for about five days. We always try to sample new…read morerestaurants each time that we visit. Ioanni's Grill is definitely a hangout for the locals. Just about everyone that came through the door knew at least one other person at the bar. They had several specials the evening that we went and I opted for Jeff's homemade turkey and rice soup and the grilled cheese. It was delicious! I don't know Jeff, but I swear my grandmother was the one making the soup in that kitchen...yummy!!! you can tell by the picture that I had already finished half of the grilled cheese before I remembered to take a pic. The soup was very filling and they definitely didn't skimp on any of the ingredients. We will be back the next time we visit Atlantic Beach!

Chicken Bacon Ranch pizza is amazing!!! Local bar atmosphere. Call in and pick is speedy.read more

Red ale and pain killer.

Wings

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Local beer

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

2.8(93 reviews)

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I ordered take out. The food was good but the serving of my entree was skimpy. The soups were good.read more

The food was great! But our waitress Nichole was anything but respectful. she was very dicky and…read morerude the entire time. She called me and my family broke for not wanting to spend a lot. Also she called my 15 year old son a toddler for ordering butter noodles. Management please speak to Nichole as she is the worst server I have ever had! Great food but horrible service.

Fettuccine Alfredo: Our signature alfredo made fresh in-house every day, served over fettuccine.

Minestrone: Fresh vegetables, beans and pasta in a light tomato broth.

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Five Cheese Ziti al Forno: Oven baked blend of Italian cheeses, pasta and our signature homemade five cheese marinara.

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Five Cheese Ziti al Forno: Oven baked blend of Italian cheeses, pasta and our signature homemade five cheese marinara.

Circa 81

4.5(343 reviews)

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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.

Scallops

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House made pimento cheese with biscuit crackers. Unbelievable. One of my favs w a nice red wine

Luigi's Pizza

4.5(169 reviews)

0.3 mi

If I could give it 6 stars I would! Great place with great food. Very welcoming atmosphere. I love…read moresmall restaurants like this one. Came in not sure what to expect and I was very pleased. Will be coming back often and I recommend you give this place a try too!

Heading back from Atlantic Beach I try and stop in and get a slice. Haven't been disappointed yet…read more Would I recommend to family and friends? Yes

Writing-on-the-Wall

Pepperoni, meatball and pineapple

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Front counter

Mug Shot

4.6(86 reviews)

4.3 mi

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.

Amazing and personable service, Amy helped my indecisive *ss come up with a drink order. Second…read moretime coming here and both times my meals (loxed up bagel and shrimp tacos) were prepared to perfection and plated beautifully. I asked for cholula and they didn't have any so they brought me a tray of five nicer hot sauces for me to try, might have tried to carolina reaper and started crying. This place is awesome. When great service, good prices, and delicious food meet, you need to be there. +10 points for awesome vibes and music.

Coconut Shrimp Curry

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Island Grille

4.3(297 reviews)

5.2 mi

•$$$

Amazing food and service. Phenomenal fresh fish and rotating food and drink specials. It's a small…read morerestaurant so I'd definitely make a reservation! On top of the food being great, the staff are what makes this place really special. They are so friendly, kind, and make you feel like family.

I stopped in looking forward to dinner and patiently waited about five minutes for a seat at the…read morebar. While I was waiting, I overheard the bartender say, "These people are standing here looking at me." As a customer waiting to be served, I found that comment unprofessional and unwelcoming. Waiting guests naturally look toward the bartender because they're hoping to be acknowledged and served. That interaction immediately made me feel unwelcome, so I chose to leave rather than stay for dinner. First impressions matter, and unfortunately this one ensured I won't be returning.

Beef bulgogi

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Full Circle Cafe

4.5(73 reviews)

5.6 mi

The food was amazing from the pork dumplings as an appetizer, salmon & red snapper for dinner and…read moresnickers cheesecake for dessert. Brett took very good care of us and did not miss a beat. It is located on Evans street right across from the Big Rock landing area. It's small and comfortable was moderately busy for a Friday night at the end of the summer. I think we found a great place to enjoy dinner when we are down at our place at the beach.

First, let me say that we focused mainly on the food itself -- although the service was excellent…read moreas well. My wife chose the sea scallops, and they were absolutely delicious: tender, flavorful, and perfectly paired with the mushrooms. I had the salmon, lightly cooked with just the right crispness on the outside while remaining tender and delicious inside. This was our first visit, but definitely not our last -- we'll be coming back. The dining room is a bit small, but the quality of the food more than makes up for it.

Bar area continued

Red snapper

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Promise' Land Market

4.3(108 reviews)

5.4 mi

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.

Wine Club in the Mullet Bar

Fig and prosciutto toast appetizer

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Excellent selection of wine

Thai Sticky Rice

4.2(109 reviews)

1.8 mi

Super good, I got nothing to complain about but honestly their flower tea tastes like sugar water-read more

We ordered the chicken pad Thai very spicy and there was no spice at all. We had to add red pepper…read moreand lots of hot sauce to get it to a spicy level

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Pumpkin Curry w/Veggies

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Nwad S.

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15 years ago

I love Panera Bread, but the last two times I ordered the tomato mozzarella panini there was hardly anything on it. It was mostly bread with hardly any sauce, one tiny piece of mozzarella, and one small piece of tomato. This is very disappointing when you just paid a pricey amount for a sandwich. I always order this same sandwich. Other than that I really love eating there. The restaurant itself is clean and the service has been really good. The staff has always been very friendly when I go there to eat. Especially Callie! read more

Ron G.

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10 years ago

This place needs training. I was in the drive thru and given wrong items, made wrong and items missing

Meade E.

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6 years ago

My bread had a hair in it ewwwwww

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