What a hidden gem! If you like the Friendly Market in Morehead, you'll love this place. They have tons of take and bake dinners (casseroles, pasta, etc.), dips, pimiento cheese, chicken salad, goodies like Mamasitas chips, homemade pickles, sweets and pies, and a really nice selection of wine. They also have hot food to go.. we got a barbecue sandwich and it was one of the best I've ever had. Really can't believe it took us two years to come here. The owners and staff are super nice. Can't wait to come back and try more of their food! read more

I am so grateful to have used this place for our Christmas dinner. I stopped in after calling and asking a few questions. Everyone that worked there was SO nice! I picked up our whole Christmas dinner and we loved it. They had a 30% off freezer section and I got a large chicken tetrazzini, medium hash brown casserole, and an appetizer of shrimp scampi. All were delicious but the shrimp scampi dip was off the chain. I also got a medium red velvet rum cake that was a HUGE hit! They had a nice selection of wines, and Christmas items I loved my experience! And the decor was really welcoming, too. . read more

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Came in with my wife based on the reviews and it turned out to be a total disappointment. First off, we ordered salad with a side of protein and didn't realize until we got home that the protein was missing. For as long it took to put together the order, this was frustrating. We also ordered a bacon burger, which, in short, was disgusting. It tasted bland and had no flavor. Truly one of the worst burgers I've had. The kicker was the two sides of fruit that were clearly old and not fresh. Unacceptable for a restaurant to serve fruit in that condition. Wish I could say this place was mediocre, but that would be too generous. Will easily and happily avoid visiting in the future. read more

If you miss out on this place I am sorry for you! Everything is amazing....from the staff, owners, food, heart and kindness. we ordered the Tuna burger and added goat chz and soy sauce. it was amazing! rare is the way to go. read more

NOMA fed my family of 30. Everyone loved the food. The pulled pork was delicious. The slaw, Cesar salad and macaroni and cheese disappeared before lunch the next day. The breakfast casserole and veggie quiche were absolutely amazing! We ordered the cookie tray, which was devoured quickly. We were in love with the pecan date biscuits. Wow!! Thanks for making or family reunion easy and full of great food! read more

Formerly Temptations, same location, same menu, better execution of the food and layout on the inside is much better. Had the tuna salad today and it was phenomenal. They also have daily specials that change daily. Must stop location for lunch. read more

8207 NOMA - Tuna salad - Salad Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Their prepared meals are convenient and delicious. I have also had their prime rib special on Saturday night and it was great!

A little overpriced for what you get. Food was cold as we ordered ahead for a certain time. We may try again.

This is a really good restaurant. The atmosphere isn't my favorite but it isnt a bad atmosphere. They have a cool beer and wine selection. And a unique menu with things that just taste damn good!! I dont give a ton of 5 stars, but I will say I have no complaints about this spot. The staff was friendly and courteous. They're a restaurant u want to check out if you're in the wilmington area...much better then a lot of overhyped places in this town read more

Fantastic establishment! They have quickly become a favorite in Porters Neck when in town. Great selection of soups and salads and the sandwiches are outstanding. Such unique flavor still with a traditional southern taste. They offer take out and a nice selection of desserts and wines. read more

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I ordered a salad with a side of blue cheese dressing. They charged me $3.50 for the dressing on top of the $14.00 salad. I thought that was a ridiculous price! read more

12/28/23 4 Days before New Years WHATS WRONG WITH WALMART! I've been completely insulted. I called the take out only restaurant to see if they had any specials for New Years. I was told they have collards and black eyed peas. Perfect, I tell the inexperienced staff worker, who put me on hold twice to speak with the owners. I would like to purchase both. She told me that they are first come first serve so I said ok I'll pay for two orders then come pick them up. Again, no. so I was told the peas won't be ready until 1pm but the collards are ready now..... So 2 trips if I want to insure they have both. They don't let you pay over the phone. Then I was told Quote.... this is not Walmart. I don't shop at Walmart because I live with 2 people in their 90's of course I avoid crowds and still mask! But what if I did. I'm all for non franchise Restaurants but, I wish staff was trained if they are going to speak with the costumers. I give respect and expect it in return, they have a huge problem. I wish them lots of luck they'll need it. read more

NOMA is great- we love their "grab & go" options for chicken salad & pimento cheese. They also offer prepared meals to take & bake. You can't do wrong with any of their options. read more

Just ok. Ordered a salad and it really was just lettuce with canned mandarin oranges and a few finely chopped pecans. For the price I could have had a much better salad from Panera. I'll try again with another menu item. read more

Update: still amazed!!! Consistently amazing! Do yourself a favor and get the bear burger, peanut noodles, French onion soup and key lime pie... read more

8207 NOMA - Peanut noodles! - Salad Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

We(5 of us) traveled down to NC to help with the cleanup of hurricane Florence. We heard about this place from other volunteers and decided to try it. We called ahead for reservations and were greeted by the owner when we arrived. We started with the pimento cheese and crostini. I had the red drum with asparagus and couscous. Excellent. Others in our group had the veal meatballs and pasta, the burger special and the crab cake. All were excellent. Dessert was great also. I had the caramel chocolate pecan cake and I sampled my neighbors salted caramel Creme Brûlée. Both were excellent. Good reviews on the Key lime pie also. We liked our dinners so much, we went back 2 days later. This time I had the rib-eye special with asparagus and cheddar mashed potatoes. The ravioli was great and my friend raves about the shepherds pie. Dessert was pear bread pudding and was delicious. Everyone in our group had a great meal and the service was attentive. I will definitely go back there again if/when I return to NC. read more

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I was able to get baby back ribs and Cole slaw and it was delicious! The ribs were very tender and moist!

Love this restaurant! Every meal I get is very flavorful with great portions. Had the Monte Cristo and hubby had Asian wrap. Appetizer was amazing and recommend Duck/bacon wontons. Great food never a miss so giving a 5. read more

8207 NOMA - Salad Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Was wanting to try a new lunch place so I went here on a Saturday. I got a southwestern shrimp salad and the boyfriend got a cajun club sandwich with fiesta chicken soup. My salad had really good flavor. The shrimp was perfectly spiced. It had a lot of flavor without being spicy. The dressing (creamy cilantro) was really delicious. It is hard to make a salad that is not boring and Temptations definitely succeeded! The boyfriend enjoyed his meal as well. There were some cute conversation-starters on the tables that we enjoyed reading to each other. That was a nice touch. Our server was also very nice and attentive. The place is small inside but was pretty crowded when we were there, mostly an older crowd. It was a little pricey for lunch, but everything was really fresh and made with love. I would visit again. read more

8207 NOMA - Southwestern shrimp salad with creamy cilantro dressing - Salad Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Temptations is a restaurant that truly stands out for their food, but is quietly hidden by location. I had one of their Swordfish salads that was on special and it was amazing. The swordfish was tastefully seasoned and very juicy. And the salad itself was extremely fresh, the only reason why I give it 4 stars instead of 5, is because of the prices. A little too expensive, but it is definitely a once in awhile kind of place. I love it read more

I didn't even know this place existed!! I stopped in here for a light pre-dinner snack with a friend. The cheese platter is delicious - I've never even had pimento cheese, but because of this place...I'M IN LOVE! Our waitress was so nice, picked out a fabulous wine pairing. We even left with 6 bottles of wine! I can't wait to go back and try more of their delicious food! read more

Very cool vibe. Laid back yet classy. Very nice staff. Stopped in for lunch with a friend for her birthday and had the monte cristo panini with French onion soup. Delicious. Can't wait to come back for dinner. read more

I have not had steak this GOOD in a long time. My 85 year old mother, who doesn't eat much packed away the whole steak without slowing down. You have to try it!!!! read more

NOMA has quickly become our favorite restaurant in the area. The food is fresh, prepared perfectly, and presented by terrific wait staff. The menu is of a reasonable size, but BEWARE! You need to check out the specials before you order! There's always something unique and delicious on the board and, in my opinion, you get what you pay for at NOMA. read more

Dumb move to never open for dine-in again. Can you imagine how bad one of their $14.00 burgers on $26.00 steaks would be after you drove it home to eat. read more

I don't know why my review keeps getting taken off by Yelp. I'm not from Wilmington, but visit often and this is the one place I MUST make a stop at. I have always ALWAYS had a terrific experience with the staff. They are knowledgeable about the menu and wine pairing. My favorite menu items are the bistro steak, Parmesan crusted chicken, and any of their wonderful soups. It's a small, unassuming shop but most certainly worth it! read more

I almost wonder if I went to a different place after reading the reviews. However, the members of my lunch party loved the place, too. I ordered the Chinese chicken salad. Some of the lettuce in my salad was brown. At first I thought it was from the salad dressing, but that was not so--a few pieces of lettuce were just past their prime. Also, for a chicken salad, it was difficult to even find much chicken. The noodles were good; the dressing was good, too. I found the salad a bit pricey for what I got. I would have ordered the salad special, Harvest salad; however, our waitress said it was made with kale, which can be a bit bitter. So, I passed on that. Come to find out, after our orders were placed, that the Harvest salad was being made with spinach and arugula. I only found out because one party member had ordered it and was told of the change. Jeez. Most of their salads are made with romaine lettuce, of which I am not a fan. I also have celiac disease, which limited my menu choices. Other members of my party raved about the quiche. read more

NOMA has replaced the old Temptations. The chef is the same and the food is the same,but maybe better. I love this hidden gem. I have been several times since Alan and Jenny Luper took it over. Everything I've had was great and the service was excellent. The chicken piccata last night was better than ever. Congratulations to the new owners; great transition, great restaurant. You are a hit with me! read more

I always have an amazing experience here. I travel to Wilmington twice a month and enjoying dinner here is the highlight of my trip. The servers are so sweet and really know their food and wine. Bistro steak, tuna nicoise, and lobster bisque are my favorites! read more

Not only great food but the service was amazing! I'm definitely going back. The shrimp bisque and pimiento cheeseburger are a must.

Gourmet food in a casual environment. Personal touch given by staff within a intimate setting. Several dishes to choose from. Kid friendly. You can pick wine off the shelf from a huge wine selection and take with you if you do not finish. We had dinner tonight.....Tilefish, lasagna and a braised beef dish. Lava cake for dessert. We will be back very soon!!! read more

This place is a hidden gem. It sets in a strip mall and looks very basic inside. Don't be fooled! The food is a-m-a-z-i-n-g!!! We eat here once a week since discovering it is 2 minutes from our house. So far I have had the chicken pot pie and 2 pasta special entrées. Everything is fresh and flavorful, plus portions are large. I've also had the key lime pie which is no joke! Service is always great, waitresses are very friendly and attentive. We take our son who is 14 months old and very vocal and they never seem to mind his noise! Love this little place! read more

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I frequent Temptations for their salads and am a huge fan of the Blue Pear! It's not my husband's favorite place because he always leaves hungry. If you're looking for steak and potatoes this won't be your place. It's a nice, quaint spot to eat with a few girl friends if you're in the mood for a soup and salad or club sandwich. I do feel like this place is a bit pricey and they charge for substitutions. I typically stick with take-out to keep my cost at a minimum. read more

Great lunch. Diverse menu that had nice spins on some classics. Superior staff. Left full and happy. Yelp did us right again

Great food. Nice local atmosphere. Been in twice and they already know my name. I definitely recommend the Tuna Nicoise Salad.

I love this place! Great soups, salads, sandwiches, and service. Creative, delicious, and a wide variety of options. I usually get the "Pick Three" so I can enjoy their Temptation Chix Salad, usually another salad, and a soup (the shrimp bisque and the french onion soup are both great). read more

Great selection to choose from and they have an incredible chicken salad. The staff is always friendly and the place is immaculate. I always grab a shepherds pie from their freezer and a large container of chicken salad to take home read more

My husband and I used to live right around the corner and have passed this place many times and finally we tried it. I'm disappointed we didn't try it sooner. We loved it! My husband said he had the best meatloaf he has ever had and I had the chicken pot pie with a twist. My meal was great as well! Everything tastes as if made right there in the kitchen. I wish we still lived so close. read more

Loved the experience, if you go here get yourself a glass of wine and try the cheese plat appetizer. The home made pimento cheese is heaven. It's kinda expensive but worth it. Service is friendly and kind. read more

I eat here at least once a week! Love that the menu changes up frequently. The paninis, pimento cheese, cesar salad, ribs, and creme brûlée are heavenly! And the staff are always warm and friendly. read more