Ambiance and food were amazing- our server was very attentive and kind. Would definitely go visit…read moreagain!

Not good had the Cuban it was NOT a Cuban. Not sure what it was supposed to be . Also have tried…read morebreakfast food came out ice cold. Do not recommend !!!

Food is out of this world. Go eat there, oka are so good. Food not greasy everything is delicious.read more

I only have pictures of our leftover hush puppies, but I KNOW I will be back to order more in the…read morefuture. We were driving by and my daughter said she was hungry so I pulled in and placed a to go order. We had a dog with us in the car and she said we should sit at the picnic tables and let her run around on the side. So we did. The restaurant is so cute, quaint and inviting. And the workers were so nice. We ended up getting hush puppies, dried okra, and two crab cake sandwiches. I was so impressed with how fresh and delicious the crab cakes were. Soooo good. WILL BE BACK!

Everything was amazing from getting our drinks, to food as the shrimp is fresh caught daily and…read morefries were freshly fried, the service was overall great and were understanding . There are two ways you can get your food, one way is you dine in and the other way is you call it in and pick up the food

We waited about 30 minutes for our food but it was worth the wait. I had the reuben sandwich for $8…read moreand added fried okra. The sandwich was perfect- not too greasy, decent amount of corned beef which tasted fresh, not previously frozen. Same with the okra. My husband had a fried seafood platter with fries. Neither was greasy and the fries were very good. It was refreshing not having to eat greasy fried food. Worth the hour drive

They have been popular for years and serve good food and theirs always good conversation there.read more

Three to four stars is an accurate ratting for Charlies…read more Popped in on the way to visit family in the area and after eating Waffle House for dinner I needed something light to fill the stomach for breakfast. Stopped in at the right time as shortly after multiple families came in. Definitely can see this being a busy spot pre/post church. Was a little surprised about the lemon juice packets for my water, first I have seen that. I enjoyed my meal. Everything hit the spot with my order. My grandfather's poached eggs were overcooked but he enjoyed it all. Other things that stuck out was they had no OJ, overheard the waitress tell a young boy they were out of apple juice, and they were not serving french toast. Maybe staffing issues with it being Labor Day weekend but I would have thought having a fully stocked kitchen would be important. If traveling through I would pop in for some grub, it is better than the Mc. Donalds up the road.

We've eaten a few times at Chef & the Farmer, enjoyed the Kitchen Bar experience, and were excited…read moreto try the latest iteration, The Counter. As always, Vivian does not disappoint. The Counter occupies what was once the private dining room at Chef & the Farmer. Decor is cool - bare brick, tin ceiling, polished cement floor, tables and chairs new but antiqued. An eclectic mix of music plays - a little too loud for my liking, but not so loud that we had to shout. Perhaps a dozen tables, plus a few on the sidewalk for when it warms up. The menu is simple, only a dozen or so choices. Some are old favorites, some new creations. A special of the day is offered. You order at the counter, and food is served at your table. You pick your table. We opted for an early dinner, arriving at 4PM on a Sunday. It was quiet in the restaurant, only us and and one other table. Service was good, but a little disjointed - one entrée arrived a full 5 minutes before the rest of the food. I tried shrimp and grits, the daily special. 6 shrimp, atop a bowl of cheddar grits, adorned with ground sausage, mushroom and roaster red pepper sauce. The shrimp are smoky; a crispy crunch to each one. Grits are creamy and perfect, complete with a few lumps. The sauce pulls it all together and adds the tiniest hint of heat. YUM! Also tried blueberry bbq chicken enchiladas. These are 3 to a serving; tortillas stuffed with shredded chicken prepared with Vivian's famous blueberry sauce. They're served in a shallow pool of poblano cream and topped with sliced radish, cilantro and cotijo. With a side of black beans. The chicken is the star.. it's moist, flavorful with the sweet/sour goodness of the blueberry sauce. Delish! Also tried a trio of sides - fried collards, hushpuppies and beets. The fried collards are a familiar favorite - deep fried collard leaves, crispy and salty. Hushpuppies are golf-ball sized, wonderfully crisp on the outside, moist and sweet on the inside. They're topped with apple & jalapeno preserves. Beets are served with slices of orange, topped with spiced and feta vinaigrette. To be honest, you could just order one of each of the sides (there are others) and that would be a meal! The counter offers wonderful food. Not quite the experience of a full sit-down meal (I really MISS Chef & the Farmer), but still - worth the drive to Kinston.

After a terrible experience around the corner we were happy to see this adorable place nearby! The…read moreCounter made me think of a cafeteria type with funky cutesy vibes with the music and decor. I love that our food came out on little cafeteria trays and they have self serve water. Everyone working there was super friendly and helpful. I order the 3 sides because why not, I don't need a protein just give me allllll the carbs! The Mac and cheese with tobacco onions was delectable and I could've probably just ate a plate full of the crunchy onions as a meal. The squash casserole was different than what I'm used to but was very tasty with the cheese broiled on top. The fried collards were a miss for me but that's cause I wasn't expecting them to be basically collard "chips". I mean for someone that loves collards without all the meaty seasoning, onions or tomatoes, it might be a great bite. Just not for me and I'm ok with that.

Such a warm inviting atmosphere. Dinner was so flavorful and the blackened scallop and grits…read more topped with bacon did not disappoint. Dessert was a warm moist brownie served ala-mode with drizzled chocolate, so yummy! Shea slayed the drinks! Staff is so friendly and service oriented. Farm to table and locally sourced- perfect!

Southern, a Gathering Place is a must visit in Southport. Everything from the service to the drinks…read moreand food was amazing. I highly recommend the cocktails and potatoes au gratin. For drinks we tried the Linda Jean 'a Rita, Let's Mule This Over, Take Me To Brown Street and a pour of the tawny port. For food we tried the fried green tomatoes, crab cake, potatoes au gratin, grouper with peach salsa and the crisp for dessert. Just a note about reservations through OpenTable - you will be charged $30/per person for a no show.

This is the best seafood my wife and I have had in an extremely long time. The swordfish, flounder,…read moreand scallops were truly amazing.

The perfect first night in the Outer Banks! Great food, great vibes, and the sunset was absolutely…read moreperfect. We started with the Brussels sprouts and pork belly special, and they were insanely good: crispy, savory, and easily one of the highlights of the meal. The Old Bay shrimp were delicious and felt like a friendly little reminder of home in the DMV. But the real star was the flounder with lump crab. I truly cannot say enough about it. The flounder was perfectly cooked, the lump crab was incredible, and the whole plate just worked. Wow, wow, WOW. Amazing way to kick off our Outer Banks trip. Between the food and that sunset, Miller's absolutely delivered!

This is a hidden gem. The sign on 64 just says Food. Get off 64 and turn left on main street in…read moreCresswell, its a little red building on the left. Seating is outside and they have umbrellas for shade. We ordered two cheesesteaks and when i say they were awesome, i mean they were amazing! Fries were fresh and hot, and their tea is delicious. If you're in this neck of the woods, you owe it to yourself to stop in, you wont be disappointed!

Well, this was amazing! The reviews do not lie! We stopped here for Kate breakfast early lunch on…read moreour way home from the outer banks. We had our little dog in tow who had not eaten his breakfast so we were all pretty hungry! I ordered the grilled chicken bbq sandwich which was wonderful! My husband ordered the Philly cheesesteak on salad. We ordered a fried egg with cheese for our dog. She threw in some beef for the dog, he is now snoring in the back of the car! My husband said the salad was fresh and delicious and cheesesteak was excellent! All round a great place to stop. If ur in a rush u can order online so it's ready when u arrive. There's a cute little seating area outside for dogs and kids to stretch their legs!

My husband and I got dinner to take to our hotel. I've lived in the South for decades, and never…read morehad such delicious fried chicken! It was crunchy, seasoned perfectly, and every piece was juicy-even the ones we kept for a picnic lunch the next day! The people were so kind. We give them the highest rating we can, and next time we're in the area we will be back.

Traveling through and decided to stop for lunch. So glad we did! We ordered the bbq sandwich, dark…read moremeat chicken, okra, shrimp sandwich, and chili cheese fries. Everything was excellent. Honestly, they should get chicken skin by the bag, coat it with their seasoning blend, fry 'em up, and sell 'em like chips. H&L Restaurant (the current name) is a hidden gem and we'll be sure to come by again the next time we're in the area. Thank your for a lovely meal! My

Love the Food & all the Staff! Been going since thee beginning Family oriented IAggiesread more

Delicious sandwich. There's a reason why this place has high reviews and until you try it for…read moreyourself it will remain on your list of places to visit. Was in town for a service and helped my aunt out by bringing a load to the dump. On the way back me and my two cousins stopped in for a sandwich. We enjoyed them so much we were trading our second half for someone's other half.