Wow! I just had a Reuben from here, and it was delicious! My husband picked it up for me, and it…read morewas still hot when he got it home. I'm very pleased and will definitely return.

first time eating at prime deli. i didnt see any staff and didnt know what to do. the cashier came…read moreto the register and said nothing. i went to the register and asked was i to sit or order at the register. she said i order at the register. i asked for a menu, was told they were out and to order from the banner overhead. i finally made my choice, was told they were out of chicken salad, tuna salad and the beef patties. i made up my mind and finally ordered. i paid and almost fell over from the price! I could've gotten two foot longs, a large drink, a bag of chips and a cookie at the other sandwich shop! the cashier said she would bring it to me. when she brought it out to me it was in take out containers. I asked if i could eat it here? she said yes. she never came back to the table to check on me. i had to peel my sandwich off of the paper it had been wrapped in. the beef was sliced very thin and over cooked. i will not be returning to prime deli,

We stayed in River Forest Marina. We went to Spoons for dinner last night. The Service, the…read moreatmosphere, the food and the owner were outstanding. I had the tuna, and my husband had the lamb shank. Both were perfectly cooked and came out with a beautiful presentation. The owner came to our table and helped us select the perfect wine to go with dinner. We never order dessert, but we ordered the lemon poundcake strawberry shortcake. The poundcake was made by the owner's sister. Everything is homemade. The inside of the restaurant is very artsy. The owner has a flair for decorating and there was lots of beautiful artwork and fresh flowers. We highly recommend this restaurant.

Back Again -- and Still Blown Away!…read more Stopped in last night with five other guys as we made our way up "the ditch" to Falmouth, MA -- and once again, Spoon River delivered the unexpected magic that only Theresa and her team can provide in this hidden gem of a town. From the second we walked in, the vibe was warm and welcoming. Theresa greeted us like long-lost friends (with a hug on the way out too -- who does that anymore??), and our server Sam was spot-on: attentive, relaxed, and knew the menu like a pro. Now, the food. Oh man, the food. Fried Green Tomatoes: Showstopper. Perfectly crisp, full of flavor, and just the right tangy punch to kick things off. Main courses -- each one got rave reviews from our crew: * Pork Chop (2 of us): Juicy, thick, and packed with flavor. Honestly, I had ribeye envy once I tasted it! * Seared Ahi (2 of us): Beautifully done, fresh and flavorful with a gentle sear. * Filet: Cooked perfectly. Nothing else to say -- it just melted. * Ribeye (mine): Medium rare, spot-on, but yeah, I'll admit it... I'd order the pork chop next time We pulled two great bottles of wine from their Wine Room (so reasonable!) and ended with some bonus sips -- Blanton's bourbon, which took the evening to the next level. And the desserts? - Chocolate Brownie with Ice Cream: Rich, gooey, just what we wanted. - Cinnamon-Forward Carrot Cake: Moist, spicy-sweet, and totally worth saving room for. The whole experience felt like something you'd find in a big city -- only here, it's surrounded by local art, genuine hospitality, and a true sense of care. Final word? If you're anywhere near Belhaven, detour here. If you're coming up the ICW, make this your stop. And if you're lucky enough to chat with Theresa -- tell her we said hi, and we'll be back. Because we will. Thank you, Spoon River -- for once again reminding us how special a meal can be. #FoodieFind #HiddenGemEats #SouthernCuisine #FarmToTable #SmallTownBigFlavors #ChefOwned #LocallySourced #FoodThatWows #ICWAdventures #CruisingTheDitch #GreatLoopLife #BoatLife #MarinaEats #DockAndDine #BelhavenNC #VisitBelhaven #NCFoodie #HighlyRecommend #MustTry

I rate all restaurants on a common 1-5 scale, regardless of type or location. This business was a…read morebit of a happy surprise with good food and staff, so it gets a 4. This is a great little restaurant, nicely redone. Sort of feels like grandmas house. The bakery has lot of options and great cakes and pies (based on the 2 we tried). The menu is fairly limited (sandwiches and such) but the items are very good. Staff is friendly. Definitely will be coming back here.

Stopped by for a sandwich today. I'm moving to Belhaven in the spring to open a B&B that is geared…read moretowards the disabled. It was my first time here. Got the roast beef. The staff were extremely pleasant. Place was clean nice atmosphere. I got the sandwich to go so I could eat at my new lot. Sandwich was so good, I almost wish I had got a second. I didn't want the chips or cookie. I told the staff to give it to a kid and they were happy to do it. I will be a frequent customer. The only concern is please put a napkin or two in a to go order. Chris

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!

Decent place for a sandwich in Creswell. We stopped here on our drive home from the beach for a…read morequick lunch. The menu is posted on the wall and on laminated papers at the counter. We ordered the Philly cheesesteak and Italian sub with fried okra to go. Each item was delicious, filling, and reasonably priced. I particularly liked the bread they used and how they loaded up the subs with selected meat and veggies. I was full with just a half a sub. Barnyard Betsy's has limited indoor seating at a wall counter, clean single stall bathroom, and outdoor tables. Street parking is available.

What a wonderful surprise. We tried Vinny's because they, Hardee's, and a pricey place downtown…read morewere our only options on a Monday night in Belhaven. The pizza was great! The service was great! The staff were all smiling! This will be our takeout place going forward.

So many places in Belhaven were closed this afternoon so we found Vinny's. OMGgggg it was…read moreamazing!!! I had the Cheddar Burger, others in my group had subs, and my husband had the buffalo chicken pizza. The food was amazing!! It came to the table hot, fresh, and oh so yummy!!!! My burger had melty cheese dripping off of it. It had ketchup, mustard, lettuce, tomato and onions on it. The food was terrific!! The service was great!! The server was friendly and made sure we had drink refills when we needed them. The place is little, but it was clean. We had a nice time and left with full bellies.

What a cute bistro! Visited with friends here and had a great time. French onion soup was amazing,…read moreone of my favorite soups, not everyone has it! Also got the bourbon st, chicken, great taste and love mushrooms. Owners are very warm and welcoming, I definitely recommend Big Belly!

We went for my husband's birthday the first week of February. Call for an evening reservation…read morebecause they are a small place. They were kind enough to fit us in and I had scallops and my husband had pasta dish. Both were very good. My only negative would be once our food was brought it took them quite awhile to refill our drinks. They seem to still have some kinks with the servers. Eventually they asked about dessert. But overall a good experience.

Service was atrocious and non-existent for asking for the tip up front, 25% of course. If you go…read morehere, stick to the rule of "If I order standing up I'm not tipping." We tipped well and it did not ensure good or prompt service at all. I wish I could have taken back my tip after the lousy meal and experience. When we ordered I asked for two cups of ice water to fill our bottles and she brought us one and said she couldn't bring another. She also made us come pickup our food but brought others theirs. It was as if after 5 minutes she forgot who ordered what. Mind you, we were the only couple in here when we arrived, a small group of 4 outside, no one inside. We had three groups come in after us with about 10 people total. The girl taking orders at the counter acted as if any requests were a complete inconvenience to her in an empty restaurant. We ordered two sandwiches, an Italian and a custom gluten-free sub. The Italian was the worst Italian sandwich I have ever had in my life. The pickled onions and fresh meats were good, but the giant chunks of mozzarella and missing oils, vinegar and peppers really stood out as making it incomplete. It was not toasted at all. The gluten free sub was super dry and part of it inedible. We ordered a large side of jalapeño popper potato salad....no idea why it was called that...there wasn't a single jalapeño in it and I assumed some type of cream cheese...it was just really bad potato salad, we fed most of it to the seagulls with the super dry parts of the gluten-free sub. We had to go up and ask for additional silverware and napkins...when we picked up our food we got one spoon and nothing else. Again, asking for napkins and another spoon seemed like a huge hassle for the staff. When we were done we weren't sure if this was a "clean up after yourself" place or not so we bussed our own table...what was the tip for again? Anyways, bad experience. Terrible parking lot for motorcycles as it's mostly deep gravel. We won't be back.

So we met this guy Nick at a local fish market last year. While standing around, we struck up a…read moreconversation about the local fish and he was very informative about what to buy and how to prepare it. He was there just shopping for himself. He let us know he owned a place called Pamlico Deli and that he did a weekly Thursday Wine and Dinner Night and that he'd love it if we came by. We were on the tail end of our trip and couldn't make it then but put it on our list for this year's stay. So glad we did. Nick does different themes as we found out, like Surf and Turf night, Italian night, Prime Rib night, etc. We came for Barbeque night. With that we got a very tasty BBQ Buffet paired with I believe 5-6 well thought out wine tastings. Everything was exceptional including the folks we sat with. Just a very welcoming place and it was great to meet some people and get their perspective on what makes this part of the OBX special to them. Prior to the dinner, Nick did an introduction to explain the wine choices for the night. With my wife and I being complete amateurs at wine tasting, he made us feel very comfortable about how it works. He also told us about some of his personal life and the charitable work that his business does especially for the HIFC, which supports local Breast Cancer awareness. There were opportunities to help contribute such as a raffle and a silent auction. Our favorite menu items were the Jalapeno Sausage, Brisket and Potato Salad and the Carrot Cake was the best we've had. Our favorite tasting was the Rose. That being said, everything else was exceptional. Nick, if you are reading this, just want you to know how comfortable you and your fantastic staff made us feel and what a great place you have. We are looking forward to making this part of our annual trips there.

My family and I went for breakfast. It was delicious and the service was excellent. The coffee is…read moregreat, and the food is everything you could want from a classic American breakfast. The grits are excellent! Get a feel for this friendly, southern small town with their clean, classic diner feel.

I judge all restaurants on a common scale, not just for 2 type or 1 city. This place rates a 2 to…read more2.5. A breakfast and lunch place, the setting is a little tired and in need of some updating Bathrooms in particular seem an add-on and really aren't someplace you want to go into. Food however was fine, and service friendly, but there are just better options for the money.

Excellent service, perfectly cooked food, friendly down to earth folks…read more Most recent ... Cheeseburger and fries for lunch which will want you to go back for another‼ You will not be disappointed. John Harris

Great night for date night, and stuffing your belly!! Beautiful inside decor and lighting. I could…read moretell it was family owned and operated, and ultra organized. Started with delicious cornbread, and crab dip,, shared chicken Alfredo, twice baked & loaded potatoes, and chunky applesauce. Also shared broiled shrimp and flounder! Oh my,, perfect!! 100%!! And huge portions. Waitress was the best,, updating us on food status, drink refills, and cornbread replenishment,, all with a smile & humor! This will be my go-to diner anytime I visit & stay in Belhaven!!!

My people are here! What a FRIENDLY little store with great sandwiches and things you need. Best…read moreto bring your food from the mainland, however Waves can supplement things you may have forgotten. We had a sandwich and split it for lunch along with some onion rings. Totally epic! Recommend lunch here to take to the beach!

10/10 Night Rider burrito: best burrito I've had in a decade. Each element had insane flavor and…read moreperfect composition. Chorizo was spicy and plentiful, guacamole was spicy and fresh, the tortilla was thin and perfectly grilled. I'm obsessed. The onion rings inside added crunch and seemed like they were just made. Can't say enough about how good this was. Especially for about $9. The whole market is so well stocked for foodies! Feels like a chef-curated sundries mart. You can find anything in there and all for a really good value. This was the best bkfst/brunch we've had in OBX and we've been here a week already traveling from Duck to Ocracoke. Yall are legends. Will return. Xo