On our first visit to Harkers Island thought we'd stop in here for a quick lunch. Service is fast…read moreand friendly. Even though this is attached to a gas station (and very cute gift shop) the food did not disappoint. Hot and fresh. Specials daily. Fast refills on tea and soda. Definitely worth the stop! It's a true North Carolina experience

Okay this is off the beaten path. About 30 minutes from Morehead. However. The food was good,…read morehot and tasty. Ample portions. Crinkle cut fries, who doesn't love them and very tasty hush puppies. Lots on the menu to try. Place is more of a country grill. However, worth the drive. Service was fine. Looking for some place different give it a try.

I've been to QAR several times, for dinner, lunch and drinks. The food never disappoints and the…read moreservers are all friendly, knowledgeable and attentive without being overbearing. Two notable things: no fried foods, including fries, and all their beers on tap are from a local Morehead City brewery called Tight Lines Brewery. They have 8 taps. So there are IPA's, lagers and even a sour if that's your jam. Back to food, the one criticism I have is their potato salad. That doesn't live up to the rest of the place. Try the mahi, Rueben tuna, or Shrimp Mac and cheese. You won't be disappointed.

Was in town and was brought by a local since we were trying various places I hadn't been in town…read moreyet on my other visits. The staff was pleasant upon entry as well as throughout the visit. The food was plentiful and good. Maybe it was the time of day, but the ambience is fairly lackluster and it reminded me of a peppier room at a VFW. I don't live locally, so possibly at night time it's got a different vibe with more people, so I looked towards the other reviews for a more well-rounded opinion:

He's a little tough to find but it's worth it. I like the flounder a little more than the shrimp…read moreburger. Cash only Make sure you have that on hand.

Huge, clean, food truck that moves to a few locations during the week…read more Real friendly; large menu of fried delectables. Hot dogs, corn dogs, chicken sandwiches\tenders,hush puppies, and a pretty good shrimp burger ( and lots more!) Plenty of options for canned soda & condiments as well. Bring an appetite.

One of our favorites. I always get a seafood platter - usually the threeway (fried shrimp, oysters…read moreand clam strips). Wonderful, friendly staff.

Best people and awesome food! Hush puppies were the best I've ever had! Not one complaint about…read morethis establishment! Go there for some fun and great food!

Went with some coworkers on a weeknight and they were able to accommodate the 8 of us pretty…read morequickly (no reservations are taken). Staff is very helpful and courteous. The food was brought out nice and hot and cooked pretty much to perfection. The chocolate cake desert was delicious too. Being that it was a weeknight it wasn't too crowded and the ambiance was nice and quiet, tables were clean and presentable, we were a set up short but the staff were quick to get the place setting to us. Drinks were great too no complaints there either. This place is certainly a great option if you are looking for something not too touristy and want to have a nice night out in Morehead City I would definitely suggest giving this place a try.

Really cute place with separate bar and dining area. Dining area has sit at oyster bar and plenty…read moreof quaint seating. Scooter was a really good server. Prime rib crostini was very tasty, Honey pecan shrimp was sooo delicious. Potato puree very smooth and flavorful. Brussels sprouts were beautiful and delicious.

Great food and a beach vibe make it the perfect place. We look forward to it every time.read more

Great food, we got the dry rubbed wings and cheese curds…read more Had the homemade cookie ice cream sandwich it was amazing. Service was good, you wait in line order your food and go pick a spot to sit down. When food is ready server will bring it out to you. Picnic neck tables under the trees and side of building. Dog friendly is always a plus. Need to get there early if you are eating supper, lines starts backing up around 5:00-5:15. We always try to eat around 4:00pm when we are at our place on the Crystal Coast.

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.

Stayed at the motel and ordered takeout. Online ordering wasn't available, I imagine to mitigate an…read moreinflux of orders as the food was quite good. We got the Cuban and smash burger to eat on the beach and it was delicious! The pier is open 24 hours and apparently has a bar at the end, we didn't walk it to confirm how it is and their hours though. Everyone working in the restaurant was super friendly

Great food, we sat outdoors…read more Would definitely come back again Had the shrimp and grits, Naan Bread, stuffed mahi & blacked shrimp. Only negative was I had my wine is a plastic cup- when the table next to us outside had theirs in wine glasses. Only thought I had was the Big Rock competition is beginning???

Got there early on July 4th and were immediately seated, as they were not busy, and promptly…read moreforgotten about. Ten minutes later we asked the hostess if a server was assigned our table. Eventually a server came by and took our orders. The Jalapeño hush puppies were good as was the clam chowder, but I was expecting NE clam chowder and it was not. Wouldn't have it again. The entrees were all good, tuna tacos, clam stuffed mahi, and blackened shrimp. Bar service was poor. The painkiller was very boozy while the red fish lemonade was walked by a bottle of liquor at best. The outdoor seating was cramped and the chairs uncomfortable. One chair wasn't cleaned and one guest ended up sitting in something sticky. The food was a solid B+, service a C, and comfort a C-

I came back for their Bloody Mary, and we ended up staying for lunch. The service was great and the…read moreview is hard to beat. I ate the shrimp bake from the starters menu and it was perfect for lunch and was so tasty. If you go, ask if they're seating in the Sky Bar; they didn't offer and it's amazing up there! A star was taken off for that reason, as well as water on the floor that no one bothered to clean up, and the BM was $19!!!

Great food and atmosphere here…read more Service was outstanding We will come back Great view of the waterfront

We were so happy to stumble upon this restaurant for our last evening at the Crystal Coast. We…read moredefinitely saved the best for last! When we arrived we were immediately greeted by the valet. They were so pleasant and welcoming. We entered the restaurant and took a seat at the end of the bar. The bartenders were dressed to impress. They didn't have uniforms, but instead nice pants, a pressed collared shirt and a fitted vest. The way that they presented themselves before even speaking said to me that we are going to take care of you and you are going to enjoy a wonderful evening. We love to start with bar bites or small plates to sample the menu. This allowed us to try the crabcake, calamari and the scallops & bacon. Everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. We shared a bottle of red wine and split the asparagus and steak cooked medium-rare. The steak was cooked to perfection! There is a standard fee of $3.00 to split a meal. I love, love that the bartender waived the fee and allowed us to share a meal. Because we start each meal with small plates a dinner each just isn't possible. This evening out was worth each dollar spent. We will definitely come back each time that we visit the coast.

Beautiful dining room and excellent service. However, the food left something to be desired …read more Apps and dessert were great but not the entrees. Shrimp and scallop penne was swimming in some brown gravy. Shrimp was overdone, pasta was mushy and the scallops were microscopic. Very disappointing. Shrimp and grits were also swimming in gravy to the point that the grits just disappeared into it. Had high hopes for a great dinner and it didn't live up to expectations.