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:

This was a great place -first night in Atlantic Beach and this was a first rate choice!…read more We were not ready for a full meal so settled on the pork dumplings (excellent!) and salads with added protein. I had the Asian Crunch with grilled shrimp and my hubby had the house salad with grilled tuna! We both loved the choices and almost licked our plates clean. We will rerun here for sure and try some of the regular entrees! Fun casual place and the staff were all friendly and helpful.

In my many trips to the AB area, I've driven by the old Mosquito often but it's always, always,…read morealways packed no matter the time of year. New plan for this trip. Step one should be the same for everyone. Get there when they open at 4:45 because damn does this place get busy quick even on weekdays. When I rolled into the parking lot at 4:40, I had probably 15-20 already at the door. Step two, if you get there at open, consider bar seating. Clam Chowder - Scalloped Scallops - Key Lime Pie I'll just keep it at this. Is anything I ordered going to reinvent the culinary wheel? No, and one could argue that the only negative here is that most everything is on the pricey side. But with that said, everything was extremely consistent, everything was brought out perfectly timed, my cup never runnethed (sure, it's a word) empty and the bar staff are all excellent conversationalists. Also one big upside, the ambiance. The bar area is kept dark as it should be in any bar type situation and the music selection was mostly a fantastic mix of classic R&B and Blues. Can't tell you the last time I enjoyed seafood while listening to John Lee Hooker (well, I can and it would be never which is why my mind was sort of blown). Groaney, groan, groan on some of the pricing but the overall situation here is worth the five stars. I get the hype and I get why it's always busy. Also, kudos to the owner who was up front and making sure to thank every single person that walked by/out the door. Very classy.

We visited for the brisket and it did not disappoint. Smokin Joe Beans were very tasty. The…read morerestaurant was not crowded, so we had their undivided attention. It was nice listening to the owner how they have a food truck but now have a restaurant also. A wall of breast cancer survivers signatures have started filling a wall. Overall a great experience.

Best Bbq I've had in awhile paired with quintessential southern hospitality. Mr. Shirley took…read moregreat care to make sure our table was fed after a day at the beach. He brought out Charlie's Texas fries for our kids to munch on while we waiter for our food..So good. Highly recommend their pork Bbq and his bbq beans. I don't even like bbq but these were amazing, best I've ever had. This place isn't fancy but just what you would want a bbq place to be!

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

Floyd's Restaurant Review - (4/5) Floyd's delivers exactly…read morewhat great Southern comfort food should: generous portions, rich flavors, and dishes that are clearly made with care. Unfortunately, several sanitation observations during my visit kept an otherwise excellent meal from earning a higher rating. The dining room was noticeably warm throughout the evening, making it somewhat uncomfortable during the meal. On the positive side, every member of the staff we encountered was friendly, welcoming, and eager to help. We also had the opportunity to meet the pastry chef, who was personable and clearly passionate about his work. The meal began with the house rolls, which were outstanding. They were warm, incredibly soft, buttery, and practically melted in your mouth. The Shrimp Napoleon was an excellent appetizer and easily one of the highlights of the evening. The shrimp were well prepared, the flavors were balanced, and the dish had wonderful depth. I'd rate it an 8/10. The deviled eggs had good flavor overall, although the filling leaned heavily toward mustard. The egg whites were somewhat firm and gave the impression they had been prepared well in advance and refrigerated. While enjoyable, they weren't nearly as memorable as the other dishes. The meatloaf was exceptional--without question one of the best I've ever had. It was tender, flavorful, and complemented perfectly by a rich, savory gravy. The green beans tasted remarkably fresh and were cooked beautifully. I added a side of cheese grits, which were creamy, cheesy, and absolutely outstanding. Portion sizes throughout the meal were generous and represented excellent value. Dessert finished the evening on a high note. The Key lime pie was outstanding, with a perfectly balanced tartness, smooth filling, and excellent crust. It was one of the best restaurant desserts I've had in quite some time. Where the experience suffered was in several sanitation and food-handling observations. During service, I observed an employee visibly sweating, wiping away perspiration, and then continuing food service. A fly was also discovered in an iced tea, and from my seat I was able to observe that the tea had been poured from a communal pitcher that was being used to refill multiple guests' glasses. One observation was particularly concerning. While seated near the service area, I watched an employee package a guest's leftover meal. During the process, the container slipped, partially opened, and the food fell onto the kitchen floor. Rather than discarding it or replacing the portion, the food was simply picked up, placed back into the container, and boxed as though nothing had happened. As someone who pays close attention to restaurant operations, moments like these raise legitimate concerns about food handling standards and overall sanitation practices. Floyd's has all the ingredients of a destination restaurant. The food is genuinely excellent, the staff is welcoming, and several dishes are worth returning for. However, consistent execution extends beyond the plate. Food safety and sanitation are just as important as flavor, and the observations from this visit make it difficult to award a higher score.

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

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

We were a little early for dinner, but the waitress invited us into the restaurant and gave us a…read moretable by the window. As she was seating us, she explained that the special for the evening was half price appetizers. While we waited to order, we browsed the wine selection. There truly is something here for everyone. We ordered the duck fat fries, blistered shishitos, pork belly burnt ends, tuna Takati, and dry ranch, smoked wings, fried green tomatoes and the fungus among us flatbread. Every single appetizer that we sampled was prepared to perfection. The ones that stood out were the fried green tomatoes and the blistered shishitos. This is definitely my favorite restaurant that we had an opportunity to visit in Morehead city.

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.

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.

Had a great experience with family visiting from out of state. After reading mixed reviews, we…read moretried anyway and was not disappointed. On our table was the ever popular Blowing Rock Burger, a fresh tasting Mahi Mahi, a blackened mahi with mango salsa, sweet chili sauce coconut jasmine rice and vegetables, shrimp and grits, salad with steamed shrimp, but the show stopper had to be the Shrimp Mac & Cheese, a four-cheese cream sauce over cavatappi pasta with bacon & scallions & topped with fried shrimp. The breading was light and crisp and complemented the four cheeses so nicely.