Denny's

Much like a typical diner in America the service is fast and the wait staff knows their stuff! The…read morerestaurant is always clean even as busy as it is. The food, well let's just say that I rarely come upon a menu that I plan other visits just to plow through the menu. I'm literal about planning additional visits to sample items not on the menu. Like I said, very few menus are that good that I would plan a second visit, but this place deserves multiple visits just to find my favorite menu item! God help me!

This is our first time back at the Kettle since returning to OC last September and it is just as I…read moreremember: tasty, down home cooking and friendly folks. I asked our very helpful and sweet server Jersey if she had only 2 choices with one being chicken fried chicken or the daily special Taco Salad, which would she go with and she said the taco salad. So, that's what I ordered. It was very tasty, loaded with 2 types of cheese a side of Jalapeño (which I gave to hubby) alot of fresh tomatoes and lettuce, a side of salsa and sour cream served in a somewhat crispy tortilla shell. And the shell is the only reason for a 4 star vs 5, the shell wasn't as light and crispy as I like it. It tasted as if they fried it several hours ago and honestly, I get why they did it that way as it saves time but the shell just left me disappointed. Hubby ordered a patty melt with fries. We came into town to scope out the Jacksonville Landing for future bass fishing mornings and when I told him we were stopping in here for lunch he already knew he was having the melt. I mean, he thought about it for 90 minutes lol. I've had their melts before and it is yummy. I think though the fries were the star on his plate. They were crispy on the outside and pillowy on the inside and topped with something akin to Old Bay Seasoning. And they were HOT! Y'all, i mean, they're only fries but rhey were PERFECT! I am seriously alreasy looking forward to our 1st fishing adventure just so we can have lunch at the Kettle once we've caught all the bass. Jersey was quite attentive, but not hovering and warm friendly like only you'll find in the south. Oh, bestie told me to get the chocolate torte because she said, literally, "it's life altering." However, I forgot to so, just another thing for me to enjoy after our initial fishing trip. In some ways, you can go home again.

This is the shrimp fried rice. It is amazing!

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Dads hamburger steak

City Cafe

4.2(95 reviews)

8.2 mi

Opens at 5:30 am for breakfast - until 2:00 for lunch…read more Blueberry pancakes bigger than the plate! Western omelette stuffed full Friendly efficient casual staff. Decent prices. Cute decor. We don't drink coffee anymore so I can't give you my opinion there. I'd even give it 6 stars. These are the places we look for on our backroad travels.

City Cafe is a cute little spot in Holly Ridge! The staff have been working there for a bit and it…read moreshows! Their friendly smiles and attention to detail is apparent! I took my bacon, egg and cheese sandwich to go, but it was excellent!! I have supported their food truck - City Wheelz! Zach is the top dog on that truck! It's always like home cooking and I always want to support local!!

Home fries, eggs, toast, and bacon

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Sandridge Diner

3.2(54 reviews)

15.4 mi

great food, good service, nice people... would definitely recommend especially the Friday seafood…read moresupper, but really every meal my wife and i eaten there, or as a take out at home, has been worth the price...

I've frequented Sandridge over the years and have always had a solid breakfast every time I stop…read morein. I usually have a coffee with Bacon & Eggs breakfast. The bacon of late has been nice thick cut style, and the eggs have been coming out on point. The staff is chill and the inside is spacious with ample seating. Good breakfast spot!

Great vibe

Bacon & Eggs

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Inside is very clean

Metro Diner

4.2(97 reviews)

16.9 mi

Really good food and breakfast experience. The restaurant was full and we were still seated &…read moreserved.

The food was so good!!…read more Ive been looking for lighter and expendable options for breakfast items; as waffle house is sometimes too much to handle first thing in the morning. The service was great and the ambiance was clean and quiet!

Specials menu on wall

Steak & Scramble Bowl

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Biscuits & Sausage Gravy

Old Bridge Diner

4.4(185 reviews)

57.4 mi

I absolutely love this place. Warm, welcoming staff, great food served quickly and at a reasonable…read moreprice.

Good service. French toast was okay…read more Waffle was overdone and very dry. Overall not real clean -- table was sticky. Would not go again given the other options in the area. Leaning to 2 stars but went with 3

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Easy to find and easy to park!

Yana's Ye Olde Restaurant

4.1(252 reviews)

20.1 mi

Yall this place is a Gem to find. Limited hours early morning to late lunch and seasonal hours…read morewith limited menu for dinner. Everything here is AMAZING! Service is great! It's a small place to only send one person it to check in. Love all the classic decor. From Elvis to Marilyn and classic cars galore! While you wait, explore downtown! Tons of boutiques and coffee shops!

Way back in the day (2003) I worked for OCHD as their immunization tracker & would accompany our…read moreimmunization nurse to the middle schools for Hep B & Tetanus shots to 6th graders. The best part about those outreach clinics was lunch with the school nurses. It's how I found all the locals places. Yana's was our Swansboro go to and despite moving away in 2011 and just now going back, the food was just as delicious today as it was then. And everyone who has dined repeatedly at a favorite place knows things rarely stay (or taste) the same. Bestie & hit Yana's shortly after 11 this beautiful Saturday morning and even though there were 4 parties ahead of us, we barely waited 15 minutes. I've had alot of the items on the menu during those outreaches (and with family) and never had anything I didn't enjoy but today, I went with breakfast of a western omelet (minus the sausage & tomato) with hashbrowns (home fries) and toast. My omelet had fresh green peppers, perfectly cooked, griddle bacon and cheesy cheese. I just wanted to keep eating but I was getting full. Bestie & I also had a combination order of banana & apple fritters. My food was just as I remembered-DEEEEELICIOUS! And our fritters just makes me want to go back in a few days to see if they have strawberries in supply. Honestly, I would drive from our new home in Richlands down to S'boro every weekend if hubby would let me lol. If you decide to dine here & are put off by the wait, don't be. Get on the wait list & do a little shopping. You won't regret it. Ps, omelet didn't last long enough for a pic!

Peach Fritters

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Island Delights Restaurant

4.0(164 reviews)

10.5 mi

Omgggg this place eats up bro. We come down to topsail multiple times a year and this is a…read moretradition for us:). It never misses here and don't get me started on the ice cream ps(it's a chefs kiss). They're always quick to get you seated and they come go check a lot. They have a lot of cool decorations like we are in the 1970s or 80 idk bro I'm a Gen Z.

Very cute, little, diner by the beach! Staff was friendly and decor was fun…read more Food choices are somewhat limited but taste good. We had a cheeseburger, chicken salad pita, chicken tenders, cheese sticks, and fries. Milkshakes were also good. Unfortunately one of the jukeboxes wasn't working.

Inside seating

Coffee & cappuccino

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Double cheeseburger with fries and matchup

4 Corners Diner

3.9(328 reviews)

40.7 mi

We stopped here on our way out after a Labor Day weekend at the beach, and let me tell you, the…read morealmost 30-minute wait was totally worth it. The moment we arrived, I felt like I had accidentally entered a time machine and landed somewhere in the 1990s. Numbers for wait management? Being called by your number? Classic diner-style seating and service? Even the checkout experience had strong "please rewind the VHS" energy. And honestly, I loved it. The food was fantastic. The shrimp and grits were amazing, especially with the buttery toast. The chicken sandwich was absolutely on point, and the waffles were perfectly crunchy and delicious. Now, the 3% credit card fee did try to bring me back to 2026 for a moment. But after that food, I think I can emotionally recover. If you're anywhere around Emerald Isle, Atlantic Beach, or Indian Beach, do yourself a favor and stop here. Come hungry, be prepared to wait a little, embrace the 90s experience, and enjoy some seriously good food. Would definitely come back. Just don't ask me to explain what a VHS tape is.

We were greeted and seated by the owner/manager very quickly, and this place was bustling. I…read morecouldn't believe how quickly our orders came out: delicious corned beef hash (crispy, just as we requested) and perfectly cooked over-medium eggs. Good grits and home fries. Delicious thick-cut rye toast and coffee. Super friendly server. The manager/owner also got right in there and was busing tables when needed. Great place-highly recommend.

Hushpuppies

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Sarah's Kitchen

3.5(73 reviews)

75.3 mi

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Wonderful service and great food!!! The pancakes are wonderful and the country one with biscuits…read moreand eggs with gravy , yum!!!!

We really enjoy Sarah's kitchen usually! However this last time we went I got cross contamination…read morewith shellfish which I am very allergic to and I explained that and was assured I would be ok that shrimp doesn't go near what I was getting.. needless to say I had an ambulance meeting halfway down the road from there when I left ...... the breakfast and lunch are both amazing here but I'm not sure if I'll be able to return because I fear for my safety.

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Valentines special! Red velvet pancakes

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Jasmine D.

4 years ago

This by far was the best breakfast and the best service I have received in a very long time. my food was hot and delicious the servers Sheryl and Angela were very tentative with there guest. The restaurant was clean and so were the restrooms thank you for the wonderful service we definitely will be back read more

Owen K.

3 years ago

They never took my order, nor did they serve me. The food on the menu did not look very appetizing either. I was waiting in the building for over 35 minutes, I had to leave before I wasted any more time. read more

Madeline C.

8 years ago

This location is clean and their service is quick. Our waitress was super kind and attentive. Food was great and overall a great experience.

J C.

8 years ago

Our quick go to place. Always quick and friendly. Kids love it. Never too busy and always open.

Gordie T.

4 years ago

The food was great served quick and maranda was my server and she did

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