The food was amazing: beef brisket, pork belly, jalapeño sausage as the meats. Mac n Cheese,…read morecollards, cucumber salad, beets, broccoli salad & twinkie for sides. Banana pudding, blueberry cheesecake, nutter butter cheesecake for dessert. Love the service , need to get there early people are lined up around 10am, restaurant opens at 11am. Order at counter, pickup order at end of counter, outdoor seating great place to get a meal. Great place to go.

Drove in from Wilmington for this bbq…read more Pros: - clean establishment - friendly staff - quick service - outstanding brisket, jalepeno sausage, collards, green beans, cornbread, and mac n cheese. Cons: - dry and tasteless whole pig (pulled pork) - numerous items were sold out (turkey, burnt ends, and the peach glazed burnt ends) within 2.5 hours of opening, yet they remained on the digital menu screen. - tight parking spaces. If you have a full size truck or suv, you might have a tough time. Recommendations: - increase the quantity of specialty items made on a given day - the sauces were meh. - update the menu to reflect what is currently available. We waited in line 15 minutes and had everything picked out to order. When we got to the counter to order, that is when we were notified what was sold out. This delays the line because all patrons then have to look and decide on what to get instead.

Everything that my wife and I tried tasted great but the portion sizes were pretty small for the…read moreprice. If you Google burnt ends and compare that to what you get here, you'll see that they aren't burnt ends. It's just really good brisket pieces. The manager was very nice as she explained to us the way that they do it. It's not worth the cost to upcharge anything on the Pick Three Combo, just order those items separately. The hush puppies are really good. It was kinda cold inside the restaurant. The BBQ sauces were really good. They do not provide a military discount.

Excellent meal here while passing through Elizabeth City. Nice menu, food well-prepared and…read moreauthentic. I had the chicken sandwich. Visitors, try the Cheerwine, an NC tradition.

Shrimp and oyster diner is really good easy to order and get your food they also have a really…read moregreat painting I highly recommend

Place used to be a seafood place, located at the backside. I got flounder plate with collards and…read moregreen beans. I don't know how people give this 5 stars! Had to ask for tartar sauce and a knife to cut. Collards tasted like out of a can with sugar added. Green beans were out of a can, unsalted with oleo and pepper flakes added. The tables were so sticky, your styrofoam cups and straw wrappers have to be pried off the table. I couldn't get the women's bathroom to lock and no toilet paper on the dispenser (had to tear off big roll on top of toilet).

This might be my favorite breakfast place in NC. I hate to advertise for it because I dont want it…read moreto get too busy. Only place I've been that asked do I want bacon crispy or regular and home fries deep fried or grilled. Everything was cooked perfectly. Place is clean with nice decor. Wished I lived closer I would wear.this place out

The Circle is a locally owned resturant. The food is fantastic, large selection, and large…read moreportions. The atmosphere is great as well. If you're looking for a home cooked meal I highly recommend you visit. Even if it looks packed tables turn over quick. It's worth the wait.

Food is great and that people are friendly. Great if you enjoy a buffet. The tomato pudding is…read moredelicious.

Worst breakfast I've ever had and I was in the Navy and thought that would be the worse ever bit…read morethis place beat navy food hands down for the worst, The service sucked and when I finally got my meal the eggs were cold and supposed to be scrambled but they were runny almost to the point of uncooked. The hash was right of of a can and the grits were un-eatable. I ordered a biscuit and got toast, when I brought to the attention of the server he got me one from the buffet bar that was hard as a brick. Yup never returning to this place ever.

The seafood was delicious.. I would highly recommend this…read morerestaurant.. Love the Coconut Cake

While traveling I came upon the billboard for Story's and decided to try it…read more Story's is located off route 17. There was plenty of parking on both sides of the restaurant but the restaurant itself is small. The people offered southern hospitality and were nice. I ordered a crab cake and bbq potatoes.The crab cake was salty and mushy. The potatoes were sliced and soaked in hot sauce.

If you ever find yourself passing through Windsor, do yourself a favor and stop at Ella's…read moreCafe--it's exactly the kind of place that reminds you why small-town diners are so special. We stopped in on a Friday for lunch while traveling home, our family of four plus my mother-in-law, and from the moment we walked in, it felt warm, welcoming, and genuinely local. Even during the lunch rush, the service was impressively fast and friendly--no small feat for a busy midday crowd. One of the sweetest touches was for the kids: their meals came with a coloring book Bible, crayons, two small toys, and a Bible verse bookmark. It was such a thoughtful, personal detail that you just don't see often anymore, and it made the experience extra memorable for them. As for the food--everything tasted homemade in the best way. The coleslaw was spot-on, just like Grandma used to make. The fish was fresh and perfectly cooked--not over-fried at all--and the hushpuppies were downright addictive. Even the ribeye sandwich stood out as surprisingly delicious and satisfying. A quick heads-up: this is a cash or check only spot, which honestly just adds to its charm as a true mom-and-pop restaurant. All in all, Ella's Cafe is a hidden gem--simple, heartfelt, and full of character. We left full, happy, and already talking about stopping again next time we're passing through. Highly recommend!

We drove down east NC for the fish roe! Great service and good portions. The ambiance is clean -…read morebased in an old gas station. An icon in this community!!

Perfect margaritas. Excellent food., Repeat customer . Never had any problems with anything in this…read morerestaurant

Great atmosphere, friendly people, and excellent service. I highly recommend this place. The prices…read moreare very reasonable, and the overall experience was well worth it. I'll definitely be coming back!