Oriental Deli & Subs

Found this spot last a t minute on a road trip…read more Friendly staff and clean restaurant. We just beat the dinner rush. Biggest call out, clam strips that were strips and not chunks of breading. Loved them. The sandwich was great, we will make a trip here again..

Waitress was fine. Food cold coming off the hot bar! Grits were unremarkable. Scrambled eggs were…read morelike ones made with powder. Either never going back or will order al a cart. (Breakfast on a Saturday)

Buffet

Clam strips

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A few healthy options

Aggie's Steak Subs

4.8(40 reviews)

9.8 mi

Love the Food & all the Staff! Been going since thee beginning Family oriented IAggiesread more

Locally owned place. Went in with family members for lunch…read more Ordered at the counter. Ordered 2 hamburgers, Italian sub, sausage sub and cheesesteak sub with a couple of orders of fries to split between the 5. All were freshly made. All were good. A nice local place to eat with reasonable prices. Would I eat here again? Yes Would I recommend to family and friends? Definitely

Inside

Saturday Steak Special

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Front of Aggie's

The Silos Restaurant

4.1(88 reviews)

0.4 mi

We had a pleasant weekday lunch at the Silos. The menu is fairly standard fare; I had a hamburger…read moreand my dining companion tried the Reuben. My hamburger was good, but was served almost past well done despite requesting it cooked to medium. The Reuben was excellent. We both tried the fries, extra crispy. They arrived hot and were very tasty. The interior of the restaurant is definitely on the quirky side. The restaurant is, after all, built from two grain silos. I thought it added to the experience. Service was excellent. Our server was personable, helpful, and extremely prompt. She is responsible for earning the fourth star in this review.

Once again, Yelp, where is my review? Since you keep deleting them, I will repost, but shorter…read more The food was okay, some of it seemed premade, like it had come from Sam's Club and been reheated. My pizza was good, fresh, and well-made. I had a hard time not devouring the whole thing, but I managed to take some of it home. Our waiter seemed to be running the whole place alone and covering the bar. Still, he hustled around and took good care of everyone. Our seating area was upstairs; note that there is no elevator. There is a little stage for bands, but since we were there during the day, no one was performing.

Silos Burger

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Stage area

Rick's NC BBQ

4.6(33 reviews)

0.1 mi

Rick's NC BBQ is the real deal, After multiple attempts at…read morefinding NC Eastern style Q in the New Bern area we finally went to Rick's in Oriental. This is now our go to BBQ restaurant. Whether you like pulled pork, fried chicken or brisket this is the one. The quality of the BBQ and attentive service is spot on. Thanks Rick for coming to Oriental.

Rick and staff very friendly. The food was exceptional. Pork BBQ Friend chicken and Ribs…read moreoutstanding. This was our first trip there but definitely will not be the last. The place was very clean and inviting.

OMG, Get you some!

Shrimp dinner and 10 oz platter! Korean War vet Rudy!!

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Fried chicken with slaw & potato wedges was my wife's choice and she gave all 5 stars,

M & M's

3.2(123 reviews)

0.5 mi

I absolutely LOVE this place! Great food, great vibe, great servers! The regulars are all super…read morefriendly too - it's just an all around good place. They have an assortment of desserts daily - the carrot cake is awesome but my fave is the chocolate mousse pie. 10/10.

Seems like the place has gone downhill. Staff have left, the food is greasy and the place feels run…read moredown. What happened when there are other newer places to eat.

Beer fridge

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Toucan Grill & Fresh Bar

3.4(90 reviews)

0.5 mi

Our Airbnb host recommended this place, and a quick yelp check solidified our plans…read more We got there a few minutes before the opened. It was about 90 degrees out and we were hot and tired. Chelsea greeted us and welcomed us in. Full disclosure. I had a cold, and was not feeling my best. Somehow, Chelsea made me feel like she would make sure I got what I needed. From bringing extra wasabi, to creating an appetizer that wasn't on the menu, she and the kitchen staff made us feel special. Hubby had the steak, 10/10. Same with the fried oysters. I had the tuna tataki, and with the extra wasabi I could finally breathe lol. My daughter had the chowder and a crab cake. She wasn't feeling well either but the chowder was so good she took it to go. Highly recommend if you're near Oriental NC.

Popped in Labor Day weekend for dinner and was greeted with a wait time of 30 minutes but they made…read moresome adjustments and sat the three of us down at a high top table. I ordered a clam chowder and a burger w/ sweet potato fries. As someone who lives in New England I am happy to say this is a delicious chowder. To my liking; a thick broth and the right amount of fixings of clams, potatoes, and other ingredients. I would recommend not using the saltine crackers, not needed. Ordered my burger rare and it came out as I ordered it. Sweet potato fries were good too. We ordered a key lime pie for the table and was very good! For one of two restaurants in town I would recommend making reservations to be on the safe side.

Outdoor seating

Peel and eat shrimp 1/2 lb.

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Verduzco's Wrapz Soups and Salads

4.5(44 reviews)

16.1 mi

Stopped in on a whim for a quick bite for lunch passing through Havelock. Ordered the Greek Chicken…read morewrap on tomato wrap which was delicious. The lettuce was crisp and the flavor was amazing. The service was quick too. Only wish there was more chicken in my wrap. Restaurant was clean too! Will definitely e back!

Man this place is good. I plan my trips east and west around eating here. Great concept, fresh, and…read morefilling.

Greek wrap

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Crab, lobster soup

Chubby's Southern BBQ

4.2(5 reviews)

4.7 mi

Wow! Not your typical vinegar based barbecue found in NC. Meaty and smoky with an awesome crust…read more Great sandwich! Also love the shrimp sandwich. Gotta try the sliced pork sandwich on Texas toast AND the unique barbecue hamburger. Please go there and keep these folks in business. DELICIOUS!!!

We had the full rack rib dinner with sides- Small rack, tender but dry, sides were small portion in…read moresoufle cups. Shrimp dinner were med shrimp (14-16) is qty not size.

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New York Deli

4.7(6 reviews)

16.3 mi

We ordered from here for pickup. The ended up messing up my hubby's Philly but he called and they…read moreimmediately offered to make a new one. I've never been inside so idk how it looks but their food is good. The portions are as well!

The food is absolutely amazing. The service was outstanding! The atmosphere gives hole in the wall…read moreNew York deli vibes. Can't say enough good things about this place, portions are more than enough and they use quality ingredients, Boar's head products. Will come back!

Jersey Mike's Subs

3.6(18 reviews)

16.1 mi

Had the corporate guy in there working, and he was an absolute gentleman! As was everyone else! I…read morelove this place!!

I went to pick up my curbside order today (regular sized chicken sandwich) at 6 pm ET and the…read moremoment the server opened the storefront door and made eye contact with me while I waited in my car (blue BMW), she gave a very nasty and vicious look without any justification or cause whatsoever. That's very disrespectful and rude, not to mention I'm thinking of filing a police report since for obvious reasons I felt my safety was threatened ON THE SPOT. Everyone should be treated fairly and equally irrespective of race, religion, gender or ethnicity. I'm also considering filing a formal complaint against this establishment via legal action since they shouldn't be harboring such dangerous employees in the first place. All her wrongful acts were captured by my vehicle's cameras. Not to mention the food itself tasted horrible af.

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Sweenan M.

4 years ago

Updated: sandwiches are still good, but hard to digest with the crappy iconography on the walls and the owner's shirt. I know that the full-on MAGA-ness might be a draw for some, but not for me. There are other places in town; won't be back. read more

Carol P.

10 years ago

Had lunch at Oriental Deli and Subs on June 13, 2016. The chicken salad wrap was delicious and comes with pickle spear and chips. Pleasant atmosphere with enjoyable background music that does not drown conversation . High recommend ! read more

John C.

10 years ago

Really good sandwich in quick order. We were delighted to talk with Tim, the owner, who has Maine roots and still has a bit of his Down East accent. Highly recommend! read more

Steve R.

10 years ago

Nicely done. Excellent sandwiches priced appropriately. Excellent service. A very happy experience.

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