This is a truly old fashioned drive in! A large paved lot in front of a small building. The car…read morehop comes out to your car to take your order and then delivers your food in bags when it's ready! We ordered a shrimp burger and a super hamburger(special toppings) with an order of fries and one of the hush puppies. Order was quick and the food was hot and delicious! The hush puppies were not like others you normally get - they were long and plump! Almost like rolled tubes! They were delicious. Both sandwiches were very good and cooked just right. My burger came with slaw but it was not like any slaw I've had. Somewhat sweet but no mayonnaise! I'll be looking online for this recipe. Overall great drive in food at a good price. We will be back again this week!

The staff and service here are top notch. Our family of 6 did a day trip to the Morehead City area…read morefor the NC Shell Show and stayed for play time so our kids could play and run around at Shevans Park nearby. We stopped by El's after our kids worked up an appetite. We liked the old school drive-in feel and the kids eating in their car seats strapped in with the DVD player and AC on was a really nice touch after all the running. We got a bunch of things off the menu: grilled cheese and nuggets for my 2 younger boys, hamburger and double cheeseburger for my 2 older boys, onion rings, hush puppies and the ever so famous shrimp burgers for my husband and I (hubby got the super shrimp burger). I wouldn't have considered trying the shrimp burger but after reading about how amazing it is, I knew I had to try it. There were a lot of shrimp in the regular burger, and I'm not a coleslaw girly but the coleslaw really worked in the burger. It really did not disappoint and now I am salivating just thinking about it.

I took five teenagers to Dank Burrito in Morehead City before an escape room adventure, and it…read moreturned out to be one of the best meals of our trip. We were looking for something quick, but the menu looked so good that we couldn't wait to try it. Thankfully, it lived up to the hype! The gentleman at the register was incredibly kind and patient as we asked questions and figured out what everyone wanted. Our group ordered a variety of items, including mahi tacos, burritos, fries, queso, chips, guacamole, and pico. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The fries were honestly some of the best I've ever had, and the chips were perfectly seasoned. For dessert, I purchased a platter of their homemade Rice Krispie treats, and they were the perfect sweet ending to a fantastic meal. The restaurant was very clean, and I loved the flexibility of the menu. Being able to turn almost anything into a burrito, bowl, or taco made it easy for everyone in our group to find something they loved. Great food, great service, and a great atmosphere. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Morehead City!

We usually grab a bite here when arriving in town after a long drive, and the food never…read moredisappoints. Always fresh and very flavorful. Love the house chips and the burrito bowls. Service is always quick and efficient.

We loved everything about The Bite at the Box. The breakfast was delicious! The staff were very…read morefriendly! It has a quaint sitting area and a rooftop bar! I give it a 5/5!

Stopped here for breakfast. Service was friendly and fast. You order at the counter and they'll…read moreeither take your number if you are going to wander or you can wait. We waited and sat upstairs. View is better at the bar. Coffee was awful. To be fair, I like my coffee strong. I had the biscuit with egg. You have to like cheese. It has a TON of cheese. A bit much for me and I like cheese. The grits were creamy but I wish it wasn't served in styrofoam. Highly recommend.

Good burgers and fries, excellent onion rings. Friendly staff and efficient service. Nice place…read morefor a quick meal.

A local strip mall burger place with lots of sauce options, great fries and tasty burgers. Onion…read morerings were good too. I notice a lot of smaller restaurants in Eastern NC have canned soda in a refrigerator instead of fountain drinks and many of them that have the fountain soft drinks many don't have ZERO like ZERO Coke or ZERO Pepsi, even in the drink case. This is the kind of place to come back over and over so you learn their system because I felt like there were oddities I was missing. Like not realizing there were sauce choices until we were nearly done. We will have to come back and try some of them and have another great burger.

I heard about this little place from a Morehead City local and it did not disappoint! Tucked away…read morein a strip mall, this is a hidden gem with tons of Mediterranean harm. We were warmly greeted and asked about any food sensitivities by our hostess / server. There were some and she was great and talked us through them and made suggestions of what to avoid and steered us to better choices. I had the hummus starter and it was full of flavor and the pita slices were soft and warm. Our entrees ranged from power bowls to my gyro. The Tzatziki sauce was fresh and light with hints of cucumber and the gyro meat was full of flavor. All in our party spoke of fresh flavors and ingredients. The dining room is comfortable with nice calming music as well. What more could you ask for?? Not much! We had a great experience and plan to return when we're back in the area.

I'm disappointed that all the reviews misled me. At 6 pm on a Wednesday there was no one in the…read morerestaurant. We ordered a hummus appetizer and had the thinnest and dry pita in a plastic bag delivered to our table. We asked to split a meal and even though there was no one there, she delivered one plate and told us we had to split the dish ourselves. The gyro platter had better pita, see pic , so I'm perplexed why we had the terrible pita we paid extra for. The gyro platter was average. I guess if its the only Mediterranean in town it would explain the reviews but other than that I cant explain the rave reviews.

Biscuit maker provided a yummy fare. Fresh! Place was very clean and the associate extra helpful.read more

10:15 Bojangles in Atlantic Beach, NC a place that supposedly sells chicken. Didn't have chicken…read morewhen I went to order and he was an asshole about it. People are rude and lazy AF! They need to fire the crew and start over!

Outstanding food, great service and charming ambience. All three meals were incredible. See…read morepictures below for more details.

Popular spot for serving BBQ Chicken, Pork, Shrimp, Brunswick Stew. Served in a variety of ways…read more Sandwiches, platters, dine in or take out. Sides include baked beans, Potato Salad, Cold Slaw. Restaurant is spacious no frills tables and chairs, family oriented. Prices reasonable.

We knew it would be good because the line was so long! The seafood was so delicious and fresh. I…read moreordered the fish nugget wrap, it did not disappoint.The beer selection is top notch and made the wait for our food seem like no time at all. We'll definitely be back.

A local favorite! Delicious seafood served fast and hot. I enjoyed the fish Reuben special with…read moreyummy potato salad. My husband liked the fish bits and fries. Nothing fancy, but very tasty.

Where do I even start. Service was amazing from the second we walked in the door. Our server ,…read moreSunshine, was courteous and professional. She and the other staff were really attentive in keeping our glasses filled and prebussing by taking away empt plates and straw wrappers. The food was also amazing, I had the shrimp and grits and my wife had the scallops, both were cooked and seasoned to perfection. All around first class experience! We may even return this weekend!

While at the beach with friends for a few days this summer, we went out for a nice dinner with…read moreeveryone to this spot. It came highly suggested by the host of the beach house, as well as all the great reviews we saw online. This not a quick sit, eat, and be on your way type of restaurant, it's a long standing, very popular spot, and even getting their early, we still had a about a 45 minute wait. But we were able to get drinks, and take them out to enjoy by the water while we waited for our table. Because of the heat, they even had a cooler by the front door with free bottled water for guests to enjoy while waiting. Once seated, the waitress was very attentive, checking on us regularly, keeping the drinks coming and getting out order entered, and out to us pretty quickly. Not being a big seafood eater, I decided to give their meatloaf a try. It was fantastic, as were the mash potatoes and green beans it was served with. For desert, we got smores, which they brought out a flames, along with graham crackers, Hershey bars, and marshmallows to make them at your table. Overall, a fun experience, tasty food, and great atmosphere. It's a bit on the pricey side, but I'd say that's expected for a quality restaurant in a beach town. It's not tourist trap pricey, but you get what you pay for, which in this case is good quality food, decent portions! I'd go back on another visit, and would recommend to others.

This is an unexpectedly great restaurant right at the center of activity in Atlantic Beach. In my…read moreexperience, finding good seafood restaurants in and around Atlantic Beach (even including Morehead City - where there are a dwindling few) can be surprisingly difficult, especially compared to the pelagic bounty of most coastal Carolina towns. Bahia has probably the best food I've had from any of the current crop of Atlantic Beach places. Every dish I've tried so far has been excellent. One in particular needs to be highlighted. The crab dip is possibly the best I've ever eaten, anywhere. You need to try it. Pro tip: Be prepared for the generous amount of butter and oil in and on the food -- it adds to the richness and is definitely a good thing, but you'll want to be careful if you're planning on performing microsurgery or wiping your eyeglasses. There is unobtrusive but good quality live music, which is always a plus (and seems more well-considered than the solo guitar dudes repeatedly playing "Free Fallin" at the neighboring restaurants and bars). The air conditioning indoors does a heroic job of keeping the restaurant a relatively nice temperature, as well.

Visited the area for one night, and we chose Bahai. Good drinks: I had my first Painkiller. You can…read moreorder pizza, small plates, or standard dinners. We opted for several small plates: Perfectly cooked calamari. It came with an interesting turmeric or curry dipping sauce. It's nice to see chef try something different. Short rib and manchego empanada - savory and delicious Tuna tostada - very good and fresh A hot crab and corn dip that came with both bread and chips. We were stuffed from all the great food, so we ordered dessert to go: brownie with a marshmallow swirl and a side of vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce. Tasty! Pain killer Margarita