Delicious deli sandwiches, coffee bar, bakery and gift ship all in one place. Cool, funky vibe and…read morefriendly service. Want to get there earlier to try breakfast options on next visit.

We stopped for lunch here on our way home from a beach getaway weekend. The prices were very…read morereasonable, and the food was ready quickly despite the line. There is a lot of seating available outside on picnic tables with umbrellas for shade (there are also tables inside). I got the vegetarian wrap, but in order to make the vegan I did ask for it without the pesto cream cheese, which meant it was rather bland. Unfortunately, the only other potentially vegan option was their beyond burger. However, they didn't carry any vegan cheese or vegan sauces (aside from ketchup), which was disappointing. In the future I think I would get the beyond burger anyway, as it would at the very least have some protein. Everyone else in my party seemed quite happy with their meals, so likely their non-vegan food is great. Their coffee was also pretty good (and they had oat milk & almond milk available as cows milk alternatives). I will say, the marinated cucumbers were fantastic, and again, the prices were great. Just wish that they had at least one menu item which was fully vegan without modifications. Maybe a hummus wrap?

Pizza was New York style and it was a great take away experience. It's simple and to the point…read more Visiting pizzas places can be a gamble but this Lazzara's is reliable.

I am beyond angry. We came here straight from the beach because a local gluten free group would not…read morestop raving about this place. As the mother of a gluten free toddler, and gluten free myself, I trusted that recommendation completely. I will never make that mistake again. Walking in, the place was flat out disgusting. A trash can shoved directly under the soda machine, jammed against a booth, flies swarming around it like nobody had cleaned in days. FLIES. Next to the soda machine. The only open table and booths were dirty. Like, more than crumbs. We should have walked straight back out the door but we didn't, because we were exhausted and had a 3 hour drive home, and we thought, "How bad could it be?" Incredibly bad, it turns out. The "gluten free" crust was thin, flimsy, and burnt around the edges. And the aftermath has been brutal. My toddler and I have both been glutened so badly we are sick, in pain, and completely wiped out the day after what was supposed to be a fun family trip. Instead of beach memories, I'm nursing my kid through cramps and misery because this place could not be bothered to handle allergen prep or basic cleanliness properly. If you have celiac disease or a real gluten allergy, stay far away from this place. Whatever cross contamination is happening in that kitchen is dangerous, not just inconvenient. I don't care how many people recommend it, the risk is not worth it. We will never go back, and I will be telling everyone I know to avoid it too.

Came here for breakfast on a whim with a large party. They were awesome and super friendly. The…read moreplace was busy but they were able to make room for us. The food was delicious and perfectly made. I liked that they had a cool outdoor area where the kids could play, which was a huge bonus. Overall, solid place and might just be our go to breakfast spot from now on.

Have been going here for many years. Always very popular, quality of food always good, very…read moreattentive to customer needs.

Long lines but food is our favorite! When we were there in town, we went 3 times in a row!!!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.

Came with a party of three. We had never been here before, so we all decided to get something…read moredifferent and split everything. We started with the grouper bites appetizer which came with a tartar sauce that was very similar to 1000 island. It was delicious, maybe my favorite part of the meal and took me by surprise. We then split the house smash burger, the Cuban sandwich, and the fried shrimp tacos. We were all very impressed and talked about the food for hours after. This place raised the standard for me of truly delicious food. We took home the piná colada cheesecake and the pecan praline cheesecake, both of which were awesome. I could not recommend this restaurant enough. We raved about it for hours after leaving and my mother even went back two days later for a Cuban!

A surprisingly strong 4.5 stars. Delicious food, great service, fair prices…read more My wife had the shrimp tacos. They were delicious and spicy. The Caribbean Shrimp Curry was an amazing blend of cuisines full of bell peppers, pineapple, and very spicy. The kids had burgers for kids meals and were happy. The Loaded Tater Tots appetizer is exactly what it is described as and delicious. Excellent service. When my daughter asked if they have strawberry lemonade, the waitress hooked her up with strawberry syrup with a smile. The location is very nice with a small park with a dock right across the parking lot. The prices are fair. We dropped $100 for a family of four. That's not cheap, but again, fair. It was something different, delicious, and spicy.

My go-to for weekend bagels since they first opened on Coast Guard Road. Consistently good and I…read morelove all the kids that work there. Have also been to Swansboro and MHC locations but I prefer the EI vibe.

We saw Giovanni's on a PBS YouTube channel that we follow for North Carolina, and we were really…read morelooking forward to having it when we came to this area for one of our breakfasts. It was very busy, which usually is an indication of a great place to eat, but unfortunately for us the bagels were just not that great. I got an Asiago cheese bagel, toasted (who would have it any other way?), and the bacon jalapeno cream cheese. The wait was okay for the number of people there and when I got my bagel, the cream cheese was melted and very light and the bagel, although okay, was not up to the hype protrayed by one of the family that was on the YouTube segment. It was just okay, nothing more, and I wish it was so much better. Maybe all the five star reviews had a different experience but I think this is a one time and when we are in the area again I will go elsewhere.

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.

A friend of mine recommended El Catrin and I cannot be more thankful that they did…read more The place screams authentic Mexican/American dining from the parking lot although the door and the entire interior. The place plus large and busy but you can still hold a conversation. Our server was attentive and respectful at the same time. When we asked for more time deciding what to get, as the menu has so many choices, she was happy to give us time. She also explained the menu, offered us options like guacamole or queso for our chips, and happily refilled them. The street tacos and burritos were delicious. Large portions and worth every penny of the price. Plenty of parking as well. Good food, good prices, good service makes this a place to try, or as I will be doing going back again.

Growing up in San Diego California I have enjoyed some of the best Hispanic cultural foods and have…read morebeen disappointed by so many restaurants out here in North Carolina except for El Catrin this place is the real deal excellent atmosphere the food is incredible and the drinks are picture worthy

I paid a visit to Surf's Up a per our usual during our week long stay at Emerald Isle. No matter…read morehow busy they are, we manage to get seated quickly and this year was no different. The hostess guided us to our table suitable for our party which was 4 adults and three children. The environment is lively and spirited; all signs of a good visit to come. Savannah S was our server and did a fantastic job navigating the chaotic children with us and delivering great service with a smile. The food was great as usual. I ordered the smothered chicken while others ordered grilled salmon and sesame glazed salmon bowl. You don't get fine china and plates here, but what you will get is a consistent good time with an abundance of drink and menu items that deliver as promised. It's why we enjoy coming here every year and will continue in the future!

My family and I were vacationing in Emerald Isle and chose this restaurant for one of our evening…read moremeals. On June 24th, we first attempted to call the restaurant multiple times in order to place an order. So my husband and I chose to drive to the restaurant to place a carry out order and wait. When the hostess was placing the order, she said that anything over $100 would impose a 18% gratuity. This was a carry out order. We were not being seated in the restaurant. The hostess got the manager Amber. Amber was not receptive at all to our point that this was a carry out order. Our choice to tip or not is our choice. The order was $103. Really. Wow. My daughter insisted she would pay the tip. But my husband and I will not set foot inside this establishment again. Very disappointing. First we were told that the phones were working, but I got a message saying the voicemail had not been set up. Second, we drove in thinking we had to pay to park. Third we placed the order, but, I had to call my daughter to get additional info about cooking preferances. Fourth, we placed the order with the hostess who then tells us there is a 18% tip imposed on orders over $100. The order was $103 (after my husband and I dropped our meals from the order). This is absolutely absurd. Very frustrating evening for my husband and I. We are on vacation, and this is the hospitality shown to visitors. We asked to split the order, so that I could place an order for my daughter and my husband could place an order for us. But oh no, you can't do that. And then we were told that there would be a charge to use a credit card. Do you know how to rub salt in the wound. We paid $133.89 for a carry out food order that was barely over $100.

Everything we had was amazing! The onion rings are banging! Bbq sandwich and cheeseburger hit the…read morespot. Banana pudding was the best we have ever had!!

We came here while checking out the Morehead area as it was suggested to us. It was pretty busy…read morewhen we pulled up, a little line but it went quick .I ordered the crabcake sandwich that had slaw and ketchup on it and a side of hush puppies. The sandwich tasted great ,the crabcake wasn't overcooked or anything it was flavorful. I didn't feel heavy after eating it and the hushpuppies were decent. I'll come back again and try a different dish.