“You have to sit at the bar for the best service. Food is GREAT, The group of us (12) all tried something different. Complements on EVERY DISH. Beer was good, definitely the spot if you are looking to try Shortway brewery with food. Recommend a visit. Pool & slots a plus.“
“Had the BEST experience tonight with our waitress, Hannah! She was attentive, gave us great recommendations, and provided a wonderful experience for our family that was dining from out of town. The food was incredible and the dessert was out of this world! Also so, so happy they were so accommodating with my food allergies.Thank you for a great experience!Dietary restrictions: Shellfish allergy, nut allergy“
“What an outstanding experience. From the moment we walked in we were greeted so enthusiastically and warmly, and we felt from that moment on that we were the most important customers in the restaurant. The folks who work here must be so carefully selected for their passion for hospitality and it really shines through.The atmosphere is just perfect; quiet, elegant, restful and comfortable. Our server, Gillian, could not have been more hospitable and accommodating. She was beyond patient and never rushed as she explained the extensive cocktail, wine and food menus and her knowledge of all was truly impressive. But above all else, her enthusiasm, attention to detail and ability to appear at just the right moments and, just as importantly, to leave us alone when not needed, was spot-on. Gillian is absolutely a people person, a people pleaser, and loves what she does. We will ask for her every time we return.Prime Bistro has a very creative and inspired cocktail menu full of fun drinks, and a very well thought out wine menu with some very good and comfortably priced selections.The menu is extensive, inspired, and very innovative. There are so many dishes we wish to try on a return visit.We started with a cheese charcuterie board and I have to say, where most restaurants who serve charcuterie boards present boards that are so sparse on feels shy picking for fear of taking too much from their fellow diner(s), this board was bountiful and filled with generous portions of four wonderful cheeses, a fig puree, baguette toast points, macadamia nuts and olives and by the time we had worked it over we feared we would have no appetite left for all the wonderful dishes still to come.We then enjoyed a Beet and Goat Cheese salad (wonderful) and a French Onion Soup--interesting, it had some sort of creative twist that tasted a bit off to me. Not my favorite FOS, probably wouldn't get it again. But, when you experiment with new things and celebrate an innovative chef, some new things will be wonderful discoveries and some might not hit the mark. We still all need to keep experimenting!We then enjoyed a pasta with a pork ragu and a pasta and scallop dish. Again, we found the former a little off for our liking but loved the latter.The pace was relaxed because Gillian observed we wished for that, but we were never, ever left waiting to gain Gillian's attention when we needed it.This is not an inexpensive restaurant, but it is truly a very good value nevertheless.; two cocktails, a modest bottle of wine, a charcuterie board, two appetizers and two entrees set us back $200 plus tip. Had we not ordered so liberally I would think most couples would come in under $200 with drinks. Not a weekly event for many people, but for some a very special occasion and for those of us more fortunate a wonderful tool in the toolbox to put in the rotation of our dining endeavors.We drove about 40 minutes from New Bern for the experience and have no regrets. We will be regulars in spite of the considerable commute, and we only hope Gillian and the rest of the truly wonderful staff will never tire of us.“
“My hubby & I had lunch for the 1st time (2/20/24) from the food truck. Wow!! The folks inside were so nice and the food was….well, DOUBLE WOW!!!!! We had oysters and shrimp and it was enough for 4 people! Beyond generous portions and fresh delicious seafood caught by commercial fisherman.!! A++++++“
“I stopped in on business and got some fish bites while I was there. By far some of the best seafood I have had in the area. It tasted fresh and was perfectly cooked and seasoned. My plate came out hot and fresh. The service was fantastic. They have a nice backyard style seating area with plenty of shade for those hot summer days.“
“Banks Grill is my go to for brunch with the kiddos! This place really is a local gem. The menu is more sophisticated and varied than your average breakfast/brunch place. The beignets are our favorite - hot sweet little powdered sugar pillows. Trista is the best!! She always makes us feel so welcome, like we're family. Great job, Banks! Highly recommended ?Kid-friendliness: Trista makes my boys, ages 14 and 9, feel so special. She knows them by name and always asks them about school. The food is fabulous, but we would honestly come just to see Trista! My 9 year old loves to color the light house on the kids menu. The portions of the kids' meals are very generous.“
“Service: Good!Food choices: Many!Taste of food: Good!Karen and staff : Rockstars!THIS is my new FAVORITE place. People in Havelock complaining that there are too few dining options (especially for breakfast) why are you NOT here!? It was my first time here, Karen made me feel very relaxed, and was patient with all my questions. The Omelette was perfect, and the Biscuit was amazing ? found out she had just made them... Got some biscuits and gravy. BOOM perfectly balanced... Everything tastes good, coffee was good, and service A+ we (2 of us) were in and out no fuss.I am definitely going again.. I see that have a lot of pies..and I was too full to eat some this time. So next time.. maybe I'll see you guys there? Trust me.. try this place... You will love it!“
“What an awesome restaurant!!!! This is one of the best places I have eaten in a long time. Recommended by a family member and Captain’s Table did not disappoint. Every bit of food we got was perfect!!! Seafood to breakfast. I would highly recommend visiting them. I will be back very soon!!!!!“
“Excellent Soup-Of-The Day! Well prepared! Chef is present, noticed, with time spent, & attention to detail/ingredients used. Willing to accommodate larger groups, families, work related meetings/event, by even a last minute walk-in. Thank you! :)Dietary restrictions: Server says, it can be requested.Parking: Smaller parking lot but many surrounding businesses are available to shop, if you dually want to accommodate yourself to both visits (Harris Teeter is next door, & you can walk easily to it, with ease, short to walk to & from).Wheelchair accessibility: It's there.“
“We chose to celebrate our anniversary here and the pictures don’t do it justice. Incredible food, service and atmosphere. Butch went above and beyond and made sure everything was perfect for us! They had several specials that all sounded amazing. I would suggest the scallop BLTs, the risotto, the crab stuffed salmon. And make sure you save room for dessert! They also had the best coffee!“
“You MUST make a reservation on Monday & Tuesday. The buy one get one entrees are delicious. The shrimp and scallops pasta is a favorite with the country club crowd. If you like sushi, try the Yellow Fin Tuna, seared, medium rare. Mmm!Save room for dessert! Diners with gluten and dairy restrictions can enjoy a molten chocolate flourless cake.Free parking across the street. Go early for happy hour at the bar. The Island Grille is a culinary treat. (Make a reservation today!). Bon a petit!“
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“Finally stopped and tried Snapperz. We got thr bisque and blackened Mahi sandwiches. A cup of the bisque was big enough to share and was excellent. The Mahi was seasoned just right and cooked perfectly. The server was fantastic. Well worth the stop.“
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“This is a really nice and quaint restaurant right on a pier. The food is very good, fresh, and was prepared quite quickly! The service was very kind and attentive, everything about the place just exuded, calm, chill, beach vibes.It's a wonderful spot to grab a drink and a bite to eat after a long day fishing or on the beach.There is quite a bit of parking, as well.Today we have the conch fritters, hush puppies, a Cubano, and the smashburger. All were really good!Will definitely be back. ?“
“I eat at Star Fish Grill on the way back to Wilmington each time I have meetings in Cherry Point. They never disappoint. The decor always incorporates the holidays along with their nautical theme. It’s always fun to see what has changed each visit. The food has always been excellent and I always look forward to my next visit. The service goes without saying. If it wasn’t good I would not have been back so many times. I am known to be extremely picky and I can always find something new to try. The only disappointment is they are not in Wilmington.“