That Brisket Meatloaf is FANTASTIC! My green beans and potato salad were excellent also. So many…read moreplaces make their potato salad really bland, but this place does it right. The service was awesome and the restaurant setting was very nice. I truly enjoyed both my meal and my time here.

Before I share my thoughts on this restaurant, it's important to note that just 2 1/2 weeks before…read moredining here, I spent time in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. That means the competition for this establishment, at least in my mind, is some of the best--places like Panther City Barbecue in Fort Worth and Terry Black's Barbecue in Dallas. This restaurant advertises itself as serving "proven, winning competition barbecue." Having recently eaten at Terry Black's--a proven, award-winning establishment--I can't help but draw some comparisons. At Terry Black's, the pits are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, ensuring that the barbecue is as fresh as possible. Here, while the staff takes noticeable steps to keep the meat moist and juicy, the taste and consistency just didn't feel like they lived up to that "award-winning" standard. Ambiance and Staff: The interior is neat and clean--exactly what you'd expect from a newly opened restaurant. The staff was exceptional. Everyone I spoke with was kind, helpful, and eager to provide a good customer experience. It's clear they are putting in the effort to make guests feel welcome. That being said, the restaurant is still in its early days, and you can tell they're ironing out some operational kinks. I imagine that in a few weeks, most customers won't notice these small bumps. The Food: This is where things get a little disappointing. I had high hopes for the brisket and beef rib, but unfortunately, neither lived up to my expectations. To be fair, I am comparing them to award-winning Texas establishments, which sets a high bar. Still, I couldn't help but feel underwhelmed by the flavors. The brisket lacked the bold, smoky taste that defines great barbecue, and the beef rib didn't have the consistency or texture I expected from a place claiming to be competition-level. The sides were average. For example, the collard greens didn't compare to the ones I had at another local restaurant the night before. The jalapeño mac and cheese was decent--I could see and taste the jalapeño, but it didn't stand out as memorable. The cornbread was probably the best item I had, but even that was good, not great. As for the sauces, I tried two of the three (not the Carolina style). They were both good, with subtle differences that I appreciated, but they didn't elevate the meal in any significant way. Overall Thoughts: This place faces stiff competition, both locally and in my own mind, given my recent Texas barbecue experiences. For ambiance, they earn a solid 4 out of 5. For customer service, the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff deserve a 5 out of 5. But when it comes to food taste and quality, it just didn't meet the expectations I had--especially considering the hype and the claim of being "proven, winning competition barbecue." Compared to places like Terry Black's, where the pits are running 24/7 to ensure fresh barbecue, this establishment didn't deliver the same level of freshness or flavor. While I can tell they are taking steps to keep the meat moist and juicy, the taste and consistency just weren't award-winning in my opinion. With time and refinement, I think they could improve, but as of now, the food didn't live up to the hype.

Big food. Family atmosphere. Great friendly service. Large…read morefish dishes that you will not be able to finish. If you work a physical job, work your hardest and skip breakfast. You will love The Spot. They'll fill you up! Not fancy, if that's what you're looking for, but genuine.

Great food and nice little spot in Beaufort. We were pleasantly surprised with all the seating that…read morewas available. The parking lot was filled but there is ample parking along the sides of the surrounding roads. The service was very friendly, almost energetic, and quick. We tried the flounder and oyster plate and it was huge--bringing home almost half the platter between two of us! We are so glad to have been told about this place--it's a gem!

Chill waterfront dining in Beaufort. The view from the tables on the outdoor deck was great. We had…read morea really sweet server who took care of our special requests. All of the food was really good. My Mahi Mahi tacos were flavorful, with a good sized portion of fish. My son had the seared ahi salad which was beautifully presented. They have a full bar, with local beer selections.

Was in town and was brought by a local since we were trying various places I hadn't been in town…read moreyet on my other visits. The staff was pleasant upon entry as well as throughout the visit. The food was plentiful and good. Maybe it was the time of day, but the ambience is fairly lackluster and it reminded me of a peppier room at a VFW. I don't live locally, so possibly at night time it's got a different vibe with more people, so I looked towards the other reviews for a more well-rounded opinion:

In my many trips to the AB area, I've driven by the old Mosquito often but it's always, always,…read morealways packed no matter the time of year. New plan for this trip. Step one should be the same for everyone. Get there when they open at 4:45 because damn does this place get busy quick even on weekdays. When I rolled into the parking lot at 4:40, I had probably 15-20 already at the door. Step two, if you get there at open, consider bar seating. Clam Chowder - Scalloped Scallops - Key Lime Pie I'll just keep it at this. Is anything I ordered going to reinvent the culinary wheel? No, and one could argue that the only negative here is that most everything is on the pricey side. But with that said, everything was extremely consistent, everything was brought out perfectly timed, my cup never runnethed (sure, it's a word) empty and the bar staff are all excellent conversationalists. Also one big upside, the ambiance. The bar area is kept dark as it should be in any bar type situation and the music selection was mostly a fantastic mix of classic R&B and Blues. Can't tell you the last time I enjoyed seafood while listening to John Lee Hooker (well, I can and it would be never which is why my mind was sort of blown). Groaney, groan, groan on some of the pricing but the overall situation here is worth the five stars. I get the hype and I get why it's always busy. Also, kudos to the owner who was up front and making sure to thank every single person that walked by/out the door. Very classy.

Can't go wrong here. We enjoyed the drinks, food, etc. We ordered 2 things that they came later and…read moresaid they were out which was disappointing. Settled on the fried pickles instead of buzz-buzz shrimp they were out of. They were good and the sauce was awesome. I had the mixed seafood grill which was excellent. Service was very friendly, etc. We will be back when we come visit our son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren.

always great food. Most recent visit was on St. Patrick's Day. I had the lamb chops with colcannon…read more they were amazing. My hubby had the shepherds pie. Which was also amazing. Where our youngest son had that stripping grits. Best around.

Floyd's was by far the best restaurant that we tried while at Atlantic Beach…read more Everything from the artwork to the wine selection, menu options and very sweet waitstaff were just outstanding! We will definitely return next year since everything was impeccable.

Great food and atmosphere here…read more Service was outstanding We will come back Great view of the waterfront

The outdoor area is what brings me back to this place! I love places on the water! The costs have…read moregone up since last time we were there - $19 for a Bloody Mary! $9.50 for a draft beer! The food is good, but over-priced, and they have a nice variety to choose from. Service was great!

Stopped by for a quick snack before the aquarium. We were seated quickly and our drinks orders were…read moreplaced immediately. We opted for the Thai chili smoked wings and duck fat fries. I also got a fruity cheesecake sour. The wings were extremely good... yummy flavor, and you could taste the smokiness in every bite! The duck fat fries were fried nicely, but I didn't get any duck flavor. The sour paired nicely with the football watching-esque food! Our waitress was busy but made sure we were doing alright! The restaurant is super cute with unique decorations and will def be back to try their entrees when in the area again. The food coming out looked amazing!

Went here for dinner the other night, not even realizing that there was a back room/ bar area!!!…read moreAll of the football games were on and it was a really cool atmosphere!!! great service, great bartender, and waitress!!! the food.... The duck fat fries were amazing along with the Shishido pepper appetizer! That's all I really actually needed and I could've eaten the peppers all by myself!!! I also had the fungus among us pizza!!! it was good, but our friend had the brisket burger (I think that's what it was called) and I had a bite. It was amazing. I'd probably have to get that next time we go.!!!! if you're in the area definitely check it out!!!! We're definitely going back and next time I won't jump into my food and I'll try to list some photos!!!!

Great food - great atmosphere. Family friendly , couples…read moreand of course New Year's Eve! Special shout out to Missy for taking care of us!

The restaurant is located inside the Beaufort Hotel. The food here is excellent and the waitstaff…read moreare extra nice. I highly recommend this restaurant and outside has a beautiful view and breeze. The inside restaurant is very nice

Clawson's used to be a post office and I like the way that they kept the service windows, scales…read moreand other things that now are just memories of the past. This restaurant was busy, however we could still carry on conversations and hear each other from across the table. This is definitely a nice place for a casual date night or an evening out with your family. I ordered the crabcake sandwich. My boyfriend had the mahi-mahi and my son ordered the fish and chips. The portions were a very good size and we were grateful that we had not ordered starters. Never have I ever seen so much food on a fish and chips platter. My crabcake sandwich was very good. The sandwich was so flavorful due to the mixed greens tomato slices and remoulade sauce. My boyfriend really liked the mahi-mahi with the mango salsa, coconut, jasmine rice, and steamed vegetables. Has came with thinly sliced carrots and string beans. My son had the fish and chips.... Really fish and chips. This is the first time I've ever been somewhere where they don't give you fish and french fries.

Had a great experience with family visiting from out of state. After reading mixed reviews, we…read moretried anyway and was not disappointed. On our table was the ever popular Blowing Rock Burger, a fresh tasting Mahi Mahi, a blackened mahi with mango salsa, sweet chili sauce coconut jasmine rice and vegetables, shrimp and grits, salad with steamed shrimp, but the show stopper had to be the Shrimp Mac & Cheese, a four-cheese cream sauce over cavatappi pasta with bacon & scallions & topped with fried shrimp. The breading was light and crisp and complemented the four cheeses so nicely.

Food is always amazing here. New server Sydney was super nice and helpful!! Brought two people new…read moreto tight lines so we are adding to tour customers!!

We ate here one afternoon and sat on the back patio. We had two dogs with us and the staff were…read morevery welcoming to them. I ordered the classic cheeseburger and it was great! Cooked perfectly. The fries were also crispy and hot. As I always say, I appreciate that you can order an 8 ounce or a 16 ounce beer because I don't always want a pint.