That Brisket Meatloaf is FANTASTIC! My green beans and potato salad were excellent also. So many…read moreplaces make their potato salad really bland, but this place does it right. The service was awesome and the restaurant setting was very nice. I truly enjoyed both my meal and my time here.

Before I share my thoughts on this restaurant, it's important to note that just 2 1/2 weeks before…read moredining here, I spent time in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. That means the competition for this establishment, at least in my mind, is some of the best--places like Panther City Barbecue in Fort Worth and Terry Black's Barbecue in Dallas. This restaurant advertises itself as serving "proven, winning competition barbecue." Having recently eaten at Terry Black's--a proven, award-winning establishment--I can't help but draw some comparisons. At Terry Black's, the pits are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, ensuring that the barbecue is as fresh as possible. Here, while the staff takes noticeable steps to keep the meat moist and juicy, the taste and consistency just didn't feel like they lived up to that "award-winning" standard. Ambiance and Staff: The interior is neat and clean--exactly what you'd expect from a newly opened restaurant. The staff was exceptional. Everyone I spoke with was kind, helpful, and eager to provide a good customer experience. It's clear they are putting in the effort to make guests feel welcome. That being said, the restaurant is still in its early days, and you can tell they're ironing out some operational kinks. I imagine that in a few weeks, most customers won't notice these small bumps. The Food: This is where things get a little disappointing. I had high hopes for the brisket and beef rib, but unfortunately, neither lived up to my expectations. To be fair, I am comparing them to award-winning Texas establishments, which sets a high bar. Still, I couldn't help but feel underwhelmed by the flavors. The brisket lacked the bold, smoky taste that defines great barbecue, and the beef rib didn't have the consistency or texture I expected from a place claiming to be competition-level. The sides were average. For example, the collard greens didn't compare to the ones I had at another local restaurant the night before. The jalapeño mac and cheese was decent--I could see and taste the jalapeño, but it didn't stand out as memorable. The cornbread was probably the best item I had, but even that was good, not great. As for the sauces, I tried two of the three (not the Carolina style). They were both good, with subtle differences that I appreciated, but they didn't elevate the meal in any significant way. Overall Thoughts: This place faces stiff competition, both locally and in my own mind, given my recent Texas barbecue experiences. For ambiance, they earn a solid 4 out of 5. For customer service, the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff deserve a 5 out of 5. But when it comes to food taste and quality, it just didn't meet the expectations I had--especially considering the hype and the claim of being "proven, winning competition barbecue." Compared to places like Terry Black's, where the pits are running 24/7 to ensure fresh barbecue, this establishment didn't deliver the same level of freshness or flavor. While I can tell they are taking steps to keep the meat moist and juicy, the taste and consistency just weren't award-winning in my opinion. With time and refinement, I think they could improve, but as of now, the food didn't live up to the hype.

Big food. Family atmosphere. Great friendly service. Large…read morefish dishes that you will not be able to finish. If you work a physical job, work your hardest and skip breakfast. You will love The Spot. They'll fill you up! Not fancy, if that's what you're looking for, but genuine.

Great food and nice little spot in Beaufort. We were pleasantly surprised with all the seating that…read morewas available. The parking lot was filled but there is ample parking along the sides of the surrounding roads. The service was very friendly, almost energetic, and quick. We tried the flounder and oyster plate and it was huge--bringing home almost half the platter between two of us! We are so glad to have been told about this place--it's a gem!

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.

Stopped in for an appetizer since it was pouring rain outside. Got the hot crab dip and it was…read moredelicious! There is seating out on the deck but unfortunately didn't get to sit out there. There is a waterfront view also and that was nice to see. The restaurant itself isn't huge but the food was good, and it was a nice spot to stop into for a quick bite to eat!

While at the beach with friends for a few days this summer, we went out for a nice dinner with…read moreeveryone to this spot. It came highly suggested by the host of the beach house, as well as all the great reviews we saw online. This not a quick sit, eat, and be on your way type of restaurant, it's a long standing, very popular spot, and even getting their early, we still had a about a 45 minute wait. But we were able to get drinks, and take them out to enjoy by the water while we waited for our table. Because of the heat, they even had a cooler by the front door with free bottled water for guests to enjoy while waiting. Once seated, the waitress was very attentive, checking on us regularly, keeping the drinks coming and getting out order entered, and out to us pretty quickly. Not being a big seafood eater, I decided to give their meatloaf a try. It was fantastic, as were the mash potatoes and green beans it was served with. For desert, we got smores, which they brought out a flames, along with graham crackers, Hershey bars, and marshmallows to make them at your table. Overall, a fun experience, tasty food, and great atmosphere. It's a bit on the pricey side, but I'd say that's expected for a quality restaurant in a beach town. It's not tourist trap pricey, but you get what you pay for, which in this case is good quality food, decent portions! I'd go back on another visit, and would recommend to others.

If you're vacationing and hungry, don't expect to get in quickly unless you hit a sweet spot in the…read moreevening. Place opened at 4:45 and we were there at 4:35 with a full parking lot and a line out the door. Luckily, we had a small party of two and a toddler and our wait was only 20 minutes. The night before we tried to get in, the wait was an hour and a half. Overall the place was great! Place was really Clean, smelled good, and was nice and cool. The outdoor waiting area was nice with a little dock in the water, covered/shaded seating, rocking chairs and even a bag set. Food was mostly on point too! Fried green maters could have been cooked a little longer (still a bit crunchy for my liking), breading on the pork chops didn't stick as well to the meat as it could, mashed potato's were FIRE, and the seafood trio with rice and beans was nice. Beer was super cold, staff were nice, and bathrooms were clean. If I were in the area again I would go again.

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

We were really appreciative of Moonrakers having quite a variety of items on their "Tween" menu…read more(between lunch and dinner). Everything was delicious and we had a great water view.

Food was delicious! We got clam chowder and the kalamari for appetizers, and the catch of the day…read more(red snapper with couscous) and the mahi for entrees. Pineapple mojito was *chef's kiss* It is a higher scale restaurant, so it was on the pricier side (both our entrees were in the $40s), but they were really good. Our server was really friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. He made every dish seem like a Michelin star plate. We sat outside right on the water. Highly recommend. It was gorgeous, and we saw dolphins.

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.

Nothing to complain about this restaurant my husband had the 16 ounce ribeye and thought it was…read morevery good. Came with fries, which were excellent. I opted for a cheeseburger - to save room for dessert - it was good however I asked for it to have no pink and it came medium rare. I also asked for no lettuce and it came with lettuce, which was not really a big deal. I just took it off. Desserts were pretty good as well All in all, I think it's a place to go back to if visiting Beaufort

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.

Amazing food, properly sized portions EXCEPT for the insane onion rings. Bracelets are smaller…read more Crazy big. But bigger isn't better. Unless "bigger" is also the absolute best batter ever, and the onions are just-right textures. Ok, yeah, not "health food" so balance it out with the mahi dish, fabulous. You get MASSIVE onion rings, alongside a properly-sized Mahi with the best coconut mango rice and beans you will ever eat. We arrived 15 minutes before closing and felt badly until they also seated an 8-top with us and were super friendly and accommodating. Excellent. Wish we lived closer.

We have been to Clawson's maybe 40 times and always loved everything. We haven't been here since…read more2021. We were warned it had changed and not for the better. Last night my son and I got a shrimp platter and he got shrimp and calamari platter. Each platter was over $30. When our food arrived we were shocked. There was maybe 12 shrimp (maybe 5 calamari) and the rest of the plate was kettle chips and fries. My son was so angry he left for a long walk after we paid. I would be ashamed to charge someone that much money for mainly 95% fries/ chips and the rest just a tiny amount of seafood. I also order the Bahama mamma drink. It also had changed. I barely tasted the Myers dark rum. It was mostly fruit juice. Clawsons do better. We are not happy. Oh my husband of the fish and chips. He said it was mediocre.

Whenever I am in the Morehead City, Beaufort area I try to stop here. It's amazing that a good…read morebrewery is also a great restaurant. Sure they have typical pub food too, but if you turn their menu over you will be delighted with the interesting choices of apps and entrees. Tonight I went with the Asian Pork Belly, which is delicious. The spicy Korean BBQ sauce and kimchi really make the dish. Being able to try different brews without having to buy a pint is a real hit for me. I always do 8 oz glasses so I can try the different IPAs, lagers and other brews. I normally sit at the bar or outside, the waitstaff are pros and take care of me. Not too light and not too heavy. All in a great experience. Try it. You won't be disappointed.

Tight Line Pub is fantastic! I love the moody atmosphere--it has a great vibe. The food was…read moreoutstanding, and I actually came back two days in a row because it was that good. We tried a variety of menu items, and every single one was excellent. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the area.