I attended a ladies luncheon where Chef Shawn prepared our lunch. It was delicious!!! He made…read morepaella, which is a dish I have wanted to make for years and was just too nervous to attempt. He made it so easy and gave us great tips, great shortcuts and just a fully enjoyable lunch. I think we need to make this a monthly event!!!!!! Anita R, Swansboro

We've had the privilege to have Chef Shawn Pratt as our personal chef for 2 Christmas parties and…read moreit has been the best decision we had made for this kind of event. Not only does he create the most delicious foods you will ever eat but he is also professional, entertaining, and gracious. He alleviates all worries from entertaining and covers all the bases so you will have a wonderful time with your friends at your own party. He also cleans up after so you don't have a mess staring at you at the end of the night! You could not ask for more. Our guest are impressed with his service and are guaranteed good and healthy eating each time he is with us. Chef Shawn Pratt is essential for every and any party! We just wish we could take him with us wherever we go.

Absolutely amazing had the teriyaki tuna steak with wasabi mashed potatoes! I cannot even begin to…read moreexplain how great it was. Service was spectacular also.

Ocean's Edge was a bit of a disappointment. The place had an odd vibe and our waiter wasn't very…read morefriendly, which set the tone right away. We ordered the Topsail Punch, but it honestly just tasted like colored water--not enjoyable at all. We decided to stick with appetizers after realizing the menu was completely different (and much more limited) than what we saw online. The food itself was okay, but overall the experience just wasn't great. Definitely not a place I'd rush back to. Nice view though.

Centerfire was a great relief from the typical bars and taverns that reside within this corner of…read moreNC. Locals will remember this location as the former Crooked Lotus, but is now a comfy, cozy adjustment into a well stocked cocktail bar. The staff is great (ask for Sara) and the menu is a simple, yet creative blend of simple favorites and original recipes. The ambience is a soft, warm setting with a random but fun mix of playlist music and live performances. Check the placard on stage for the schedule. The liquor selection isn't the world's biggest, but it is stocked with some good, above average choices that non-beginners will appreciate. There is also a good selection of wine, as well as some limited tap options (call ahead to confirm taps are flowing. Seasonal traffic impacts the flow). Whether it's a private affair, celebration of sorts, one-on-one meetings, or catching a breath after a long stretch, Centerfire is a must stop for anyone. The prices are reasonable and the quality stands above the local average of the area. Enjoy!

Stopped in on a Thursday night to meet friends for Christmas. Here is what we liked:…read more* Immediate seating, only one other person when we arrived. A variety of seating, bar, tables or couches. * Decent selection of holiday cocktails. * Variety of spirits to make what you would like. * bartender was helpful and cool. What could of been better: *Not sure what the vibe was supposed to be, brightly lit and very low background music. Almost seemed sterile. * Drinks were just ok, nothing stood out as impressive for a cocktail lounge.

Wonderful experience ! the husband and wife duo was very hands on and even dressed up as our theme!…read morethey were on time and even offered to help with 40th party setup!

I went to the address listed but only saw a shack and no signs to let me know if they moved. The…read morescreened porch(?) didn't look inviting either. I should've called but went somewhere else instead.

Saw that this small place opened up last week and knew we had to try it. Well its was so good I…read morecouldn't wait to write the review. We really hope they can open up more then just Saturday.

Stephanie doesn't disappoint when planning your event. I had a Creative Chaos Mystery party for my…read morebirthday. I selected one of her multiple mystery's and from there Stephaine ran with it. She tweeked her party to perfectly fit my guests and setting. Everyone had a great time and is still talking about the fun we had weeks later. I can't recommend Creative Chaos Mystery's enough!!

From planning and decorating to the final moments of the big day, my experience with Barn at the…read moreCovered Bridge was amazing! I loved the bridal suite! My girls and I felt pampered and relaxed in our separate and spacious area :) My wedding ceremony was supposed to be outside by the pond in the beautiful green pasture, bright white fences and the covered bridge in the background- I was so excited about it! Due to weather we had to move the ceremony inside the barn. The main 'barn' space was easy to transform from a structured ceremony space to a relaxed and open reception party. Michelle Cornell was an amazing wedding coordinator- organized and kept everything on schedule and I didn't have to worry about anything on my special day! Hal was an entertaining and engaging MC- we got so many comments from our guests about how beautiful and fun our event was!

This shop went above and beyond to help me with a flower order for Mother's Day. Customer service…read morewas excellent! The arrangement was beautiful and I highly recommend them! Thank you so much for helping me Bloom In! I really appreciate all you did to help me with such short notice.

Terrible! Tried to get arrangement sent for a funeral and they canceled at the last minute after…read morethey guaranteed it would be delivered!!! Absolutely NO customer service!!!!!!!!! Do NOT order from here!!!!!