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.

Pleasantly surprised with our breakfast on the pier at the pier. Brittney G was our server and I…read morewish she was our server everywhere we ate. She was pleasant, attentive, happy and made the morning brighter. We each had an omelette, see pics. Home fries and toast came with it. The house made salsa for $.50 was delicious. The Bloody Mary was fair, it lacked garnish which it needed. We had a great view of the ocean and watched the sea gulls chase a bald eagle around while we ate. Def recommend for breakfast.

Best breakfast on the island! Service is crazy fast! Recently the couple who owns the place did a…read moremassive remodel and the place is unrecognizable inside. It looks amazing!

Stopped in for breakfast while staying in Indian Beach. Greeted with a handshake from a gentleman…read moreI'm assuming would be the owner. Promptly seated and were brought drinks right away. I had just eggs and corned beef hash and my companions had omelettes. All the food was tasty and ,being a Christian, them having Christian music was a plus for me. The place seemed impeccably clean and newly remodeled. Definitely worth stopping!

Ordered online and they had my lattes ready in no time. Both of them taste delicious!!! Same price…read moreas Starbucks but better tasting. Decorated beautifully for Christmas!!!

DO NOT ORDER MATCHA HERE! You will be better off going to Dunkin just a mile or two down the road…read more The service was nice and the interior was very nice as well. The food is also pretty good, so you should only order that. I'm not sure why establishments offer matcha on their menu if they clearly aren't sure how to make it properly. Please just take it off the menu this matcha was almost $10.

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!

Super nice staff! Best peach smoothie I've ever had!! Had to review to remind myself to come back…read morelol

Wow, European wines by the glass , tuna special. Rare and unbelievably good. Try the key lime…read moreOreo crust pie. You won't be disappointed

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.

Great little coffee shop on in Atlantic beach. I've gotten a few things visiting here. A cold brew…read moreand chai latte are my favorite. My friends have gotten their cinnamon bun. They said it was very good. The cold brew was nice and smooth with good rich flavor. The chai latte is very good rich cinnamon flavors well balanced against the milk. Service is very friendly and nice.

I get there a few minutes after opening and three people are there along with me. One is waiting…read morefor the drink to are in line waiting to order and then there's me. Quite slow since there's one worker there and when I get up to the counter to order loose tea, they don't have any teabags so 10 minutes away waiting. I decide to leave since I can only buy loose tea in an ounce type of measurement, kinda hard to have tea when you got no teabags just tea.

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!

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.

First, a disclosure: "greasy spoon" diner, so the authenticity of this family diner is…read moreautomatically a point in its favor. It is simply authentic and charming in its lack of pretentiousness; it's not a tourist trap, but a dependable staple of American food. The food came really fast after ordering, everything was accurate as ordered, and the portions were all really generous, ESPECIALLY considering how reasonable are all of the prices! For my family of five, it came to about $45 including tip. You just cannot beat that! Standard diner fare, nothing fancy, but it was all done well. The pancakes were REALLY TASTY, and I'm a bit of a pancake snob. That leads to our one complaint: the only syrup they had was Log Cabin, and the quality of the pancakes deserves a real maple syrup. My wife is from New England and now travels with emergency real maple syrup in her purse.

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.