Food was good but chicken Marsala and the spinach were salty! Took awhile to get our good. Not sure…read moreabout going back. I love salt but this was a bit much!

The waiter was so amazing and helpful with the menu! We had a group of 7 and we had no wait . The…read moreambiance was bright and cheerful but I didn't understand the name with the theme as there were boats and beach items around the restaurant. We ordered tuna nachos, for an appetizer and I ordered a mojito which was so good I ordered another :) my chicken sandwich was delicious. My daughter n law got the shrimp and grits and raved about how great it was. The portions were so large she ate it for a few days after! This place is a gem in NC and you should visit!

4 stars review is a lie! Very disappointing! My family and I (total of 9 people) started with some…read moreappetizers, Mozzarella Sticks were overcooked and the Crab Dip with Pita Bread was horrible, crab dip didn't look or taste fresh. My Ribeye Steak wasn't cut or cooked properly. The Collard Greens looks like a leftover, "all fried items were obviously cooked in the same fryer, potato chips and hush puppies were too dark like they've never changed the oil in weeks. Needless to say, my whole family didn't enjoy their dinner. Their service was below average. Waitress was slow, didn't smile, never asked if we needed condiments, water/soda refill, extra napkins, or how was the food. Ambiance? TV, menu board, and sticky tablecloths! I would never take my family here ever again.

My husband, mother, and I traveled from Maryland to Havelock, North Carolina to visit family. We…read morealways like to make sure to eat at one of the local restaurants. My husband loves soul, food and southern cooking, so when we found this restaurant, we were excited? It is a very modest, casual environment. Our server was Debbie, and she was very friendly and knowledgeable. You can tell she is definitely from the south with her thick accent and her southern hospitality! My husband ordered the catfish and collard greens and he said it's the best he's ever had, hands-down! He said the collard greens were melted in your mouth delicious. He also really loved the seasoning on the catfish I ordered The fish and chips. They were catfish nuggets and fresh sliced and fried potato chips. Both were very good! My mother ordered the scallops. She was also very pleased. In addition to our server, we also met Dee. I did not find out what his role was, but I would guess he was a manager or something because he was very knowledgeable and also very friendly. He wanted to find out what we thought of everything and what they might be able to improve upon. The food was delicious, and the staff was the epitome of southern hospitality and comfort! If you love authentic soul food, you need to check this place out!

Tasty food. Fun waitress. Surprisingly good glass of wine. We were passing through late from my in…read morelaws house and needed a food stop. Great experience and we will definitely stop here again! I can vouch for the fries, jerk tacos, and Cuban sandwich. Give them a try!

Food - fresh and quick. Havana bowl was very flavorful. Loved the potatoes…read more Pancake was only half crispy, but great flavor. Eggs were fluffy.

This is my favorite place to go when I'm in Morehead City. Very friendly staff and great smoked…read moremeat. It is only take out during the colder months (outdoor picnic tables are available). Off their menu the brisket sandwich with buttermilk slaw, house pickles and Lusty Monk mustard demi glaze is outstanding! The Southwest Brisket Eggrolls with dip were also great. The highlight of my trip were the ribs they served me right before the great blizzard of 2026. They were fall off the bone tender and flat out delicious! The first week I was there they served a smoked prime rib sandwich that was unbelievable! I wish that was back on the menu as a permanent option.

Was looking for good NC bbq and was disappointed in this recommendation. Ordered large variety of…read moremeats and sides: Prime rib burnt ends were fire! Delicious, moist and flavorful. Pulled pork was very wet... couldn't detect any smoke just overwhelming amount of sauce. Chicken bites were just very lightly smoked chicken, little flavor and white sauce was very bland. Brisket was dry and not very flavorful. Sides much better-- Mac and cheese , rice snd corn bread delicious.

We were greeted pleasantly and friendly by the welcoming hostess. The food was excellent and the…read morelive entertainment was a music bingo game that was entertaining and very engaging. The only weakness we saw was our waitress was borderline surly. But we might have caught her on a bad night or the automatic 20% tip plus a 3.9% extra charge (we had a party of 6) guaranteed her a healthy tip regardless. The restaurant is small, so l would recommend securing a reservation!

So so. Seems to be popular but once he had reservations but said they were full when we got there…read more Other 2 times werevok but nothing to write home about

We are here visiting and found this place while searching for southern cooking and we were glad we…read moredid! It has such a homey feel and everyone but us seemed like locals. That's how you know it's good! Country fried steak had such a nice crunchy breading and wasn't greasy at all. My husband loved his French dip. If we lived here we would definitely be locals! We were too full for dessert but it looked good!

We ate here twice while on vacation! The food was amazing and the service was great. They had a…read morevery friendly staff both times.

Soul Flavor never disappoints!!! All four of us were extremely pleased and happy with what we…read moreordered! it was this Saturday of Memorial Day weekend so we were worried about getting in and how busy it might be in getting served! Our service was quick and efficient! We snuck in right before the rush around 5:45 PM our server Kyra was wonderful! Her timing was excellent and her suggestions were spot on! She was friendly, efficient, and just added to the great experience that all four of us had! My husband and I shared the mahi special and something called Crete Beets ( spelled on the menu beats); both were absolutely delicious! The mahi was prepared perfectly and had a nice light creole sauce which they put on the side for dipping and the crab mac & cheese was delightful with asparagus that was cooked on point; not overdone and not underdone which I know in restaurants is sometimes difficult to do. The crete "beats" was more or less a charcuterie board of roasted purple and gold beats with the most delicious whipped dip and perfectly seasoned and baked pita some of the best I've ever had with olives and cucumbers, and pickled red onions! I can't really describe the dip and apparently it's top-secret because I asked for the recipe! Our friends ordered the beet salad with extra beets; shrimp Tapatio and a bowl of the soup of the day. All were delicous and there was not a crumb or a drop left on their plates while my husband and I were still eating ours! The soup of the day was a potato jalapeño cheddar and it did not disappoint! this seriously is one of the few consistent restaurants on the island! I'm still dreaming about my food this morning!

Soul Flavor in Carolina Beach has become one of our favorite places, and tonight reminded us why…read more The atmosphere is unlike anywhere else around--guitars on the walls, old albums, photos of singers, and that easy soul-music vibe that makes you want to settle in and stay awhile. It feels relaxed, welcoming, and full of appreciation for the music and history. Soul music belongs to everybody who loves it, whether it's classic soul, Motown, or even a little blue-eyed soul mixed in. This place feels like it's celebrating that tradition, not exploiting it. Natalie took great care of us and gave us the kind of service that makes you feel right at home. I had the chicken and noodles, which were rich, comforting, and the sort of dish that would make your grandmother nod in approval. Mimi had the Tropical Tikia Marsala with scallops, shrimp, mahi filet, mango, pineapple, coconut rice, and it was outstanding--sweet, savory, and just different enough to make you wonder why more places don't cook like this. We finished by sharing the warm toffee pecan bread pudding, and if you leave without trying it, well, that's like walking out of church before the choir sings. Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. Soul Flavor is a Carolina Beach gem, and we'll definitely be back.