Stop what you are doing and GO HERE! We found this out of the way spot on Yelp and it very well…read moremight be the best find EVER. Our waitress was friendly and the food was fantastic. My husband had the flounder special, which they blackened and seasoned to perfection. Lots of great options for sides, but he chose hushpuppies and broccoli . Generous portions and the flavor killed. I rarely order crab legs anywhere but my favorite spot at home, but something told me that I needed to jump out of my comfort zone. OMG, so glad that I did. I ordered the boil ..mild, house seasoning and garlic butter. *chef's kiss* I gloved up and went for it and I stuffed myself, in the best way possible. Very laid back vibe with best soul and R&B music from the last decades playing in the background. It made for the best Friday night feast . If ever back in this area, we will return!

Ordered the shrimp basket (fried) with pups and Mac. Service was great, food was even better!!!…read moreTHIS PLACE IS A MUST GO!

Great food, we got the dry rubbed wings and cheese curds…read more Had the homemade cookie ice cream sandwich it was amazing. Service was good, you wait in line order your food and go pick a spot to sit down. When food is ready server will bring it out to you. Picnic neck tables under the trees and side of building. Dog friendly is always a plus. Need to get there early if you are eating supper, lines starts backing up around 5:00-5:15. We always try to eat around 4:00pm when we are at our place on the Crystal Coast.

This place is always packed, so we choose elsewhere to go. However, today we decided to stand in…read moreline to see what it's about. It is true that you can't see the menu while in line, but you can go inside and look. Which is not a big deal because while in there, grab a beer from their beer cooler, put one of the koozies on it to keep it cool, and go back and stand in line. You'll pay for it when you order. They also have a server who asks for drink orders from the line (it's much quicker to grab a beer than wait for a mixed drink). We ended up sitting at the bar because two spots opened up. Their mixed drink options are impressive and they are delicious!!! The food is simple while being tasty, filling, and affordable. Onion rings were fried perfectly and not greasy. It is honestly worth the wait. You're on vacation!

If you are ever in New Bern, NC, you need to eat at MJ's Raw Bar and Grill. My wife and I were in…read morethe mood for seafood and I did a Yelp search. There were a few restaurants but MJ's stood out amongst the rest for the photos and reviews. MJ's is located in downtown New Bern. The restaurant is not very big but the wait (20-25 mins) was worth it. We ordered the Admirals Platter which had oysters, clams, shrimp, and crab legs. The oysters were steamed to perfection, the clams were not dried out, the shrimp was perfectly seasoned with Old Bay and red onions and the crab legs were not dried out. What I am trying to say is, the seafood was fresh and not pre-cooked. It was cook to order. Our waiter was awesome. Even though the restaurant was packed full, he paid attention to our needs. Our glasses never got empty. He kept our table cleared by replacing the shell bucket without asking. We really appreciate the customer service. After dinner, we decided on dessert and had the lemon blueberry pie. I highly recommend it ... deliciousness!!! Thank you MJ's for a special time with delicious food. If we are back in New Bern, you will be a definite choice for seafood.

Food was delicious and fresh! Our waiter was super attentive which was much appreciated with how…read morebusy the restaurant was. My husband had the raw clams, oysters and shrimp. Super fresh and he enjoyed every slurp. I had the snow crab legs with the lobster corn chowder. Again, super fresh and delicious! We will definitely return on our next visit to New Bern.

Grabbed takeout for my brother, SIL, and me. It's my first time for a Southern Boil and it's messy…read morebut tasty. I think next time I'll customize it with lobster tails instead of crab (crab is too much work) and clams. The potatoes were perfect but the corn was overripe so was starchy. They have many other choices for a meal. Deep fried fish of all kinds. You can get chicken wings in quantities big enough for a crowd or 1 serving for yourself. It smelled so good in there while I was waiting I was tempted to order some more stuff. I'll be back to sample more of their menu. They share a hallway with the Jamaican restaurant called Yardies and you can pick up orders for both restaurants at Bay.

Okay, this is my first time trying this place and in the process of placing an order over the…read morephone. So far, they are out of cole slaw and collard greens... Not looking too good for the first time. Impression is everything. But if theier fish and shrimp is cooked right, it may redeem them...STAY TUNED

If you're in the mood for Mexican you can't beat mucho bueno a lot of menu items to choose from and…read moreservice was fast and friendly

Vibe and décor are great, and the service was solid too. There's a lot to choose from on the menu,…read moremaybe a bit too much--sometimes less is more. I had three tacos on corn: one steak and two al pastor with cilantro and onions. The meat was pretty dry, though it did have good flavor. I'm from Chicago where tacos tend to be a lot juicier. I also tried the carne asada with green chile. It wasn't fried--just heated with green salsa poured over it. Decent flavor, but nothing mind-blowing. The place kind of reminds me of On the Border, but with a more Mexican feel. It's sorta authentic, but definitely leaning toward fast food vibes. That said, their salsa bar is awesome and definitely a highlight. If I were back home, I'd give it a 3-star rating. But considering the area doesn't have a ton of Mexican options, I'll bump it up to 4 stars.

This place has great food. The owners are awesome people. I strongly recommend visiting this place…read morefor Thai and Vietnamese food. Best place in this area.

I don't typically like to get takeout, but was in a time crunch and wanted some restaurant food…read more Noodle soups are always a hit or miss with takeout, but I'm glad to say their beef pho was a hit! My partner and I shared the pho, pork jerky, and mango sticky rice. As you can see, I enjoyed some of my Thai tea on the way home! Very sweet but very good. The pho broth was very savory and flavorful, and the texture of the noodles softened up with a perfect slightly chewy texture. The pork jerky was also very tasty.. crispy and the sauce reminded me of an Asian spicy chimichurri sauce. Finally, the mango sticky rice was great overall... the sticky rice was shaped into little donut like circles and was delicious. The only thing I'd change about this meal is the mango. Not bad, but I'm used to perfectly ripe mangos with my sticky rice :P The restaurant looked really cute when picking up the food and the host was really kind. Looking forward to dining in soon!

Great meal we enjoyed at home and we technically didn't even have to leave our house!…read more Pros: Very easy to order online-straightforward website that is easy to use. Can add on extras and all that good stuff. Extremely kind staff when you go to pick-up your boil. Walked through the instructions with me on how to cook the boil, as well as included the instruction card. Everything was packaged well! Cooking instructions were simple and spot on! We had the perfect boil with no hassle in the time indicated! Food: Absolutely delicious and plentiful! We got the crab leg boil for two which also comes with shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes. All cooked perfectly and tasted great! Comes with butter, lemon, cocktail sauce and seasoning! Great meal with leftovers! For small groups it's a pick-up your pot and we added on an aluminum tray and tablecloth and it made set-up, eating and clean-up a breeze! Will do this every time we are down here for vacation!

First of all, as my wife said, they don't just sell you a meal - they sell you an experience. I've…read morenever cooked a boil before, but we came over there not knowing what to expect and got the crab pot times three for two adults and a child. The gentleman gave me a card with the full instructions as to what to do and all the meat and everything in the container that was provided with the utensils for the crab legs. And went over the steps with me before I walked out the door. The boil itself was easy to do and it was a lot of fun. And then let's get into how delicious it was! Everything was seasoned to perfection with the blend of herbs and spices that they provided and everything was absolutely wonderful. If you're here in this area either camping or if you live in the area and you wanna try something different I highly recommend this! There was enough food for 5 to 6 people buying the three boils itself. Everything was absolutely delicious. There is not much that says Crystal Coast, North Carolina like a good low country boil. The experience and of itself was worth it, but the food was even better. From now on when we come down here for visits, we will be stopping here and doing this again. If you live in this area and haven't tried this yet and do not have some sort of allergy to seafood, you're only cheating yourself. You have got to try this!!!

My good friends and I ate at Front Street Fish Co today. We were greeted by the sweetest hostess…read morewith a bubbly personality. If this is your first visit, you place your order at the counter and grab a seat. They'll bring your freshly prepared order directly to your table. I have been craving fried soft shell crab for weeks and finally had the opportunity to enjoy some! If you don't appreciate them, you don't know what you're missing! I decided to add the premium side Crab Tots ($1.99 when added to the meal). I'd never had them before and will definitely order them again! All of my meal items were served fresh and hot!! Everyone in our group cleaned their plates, so you know the quality and quantity of the food was outstanding! On my way out, I spotted the owner Trey sitting at a booth enjoying his lunch. I didn't want to disturb him, so I offered my compliments to the cashier. As I was telling them how much we appreciated the exceptional food and service, Trey got up from his meal and walked over to thank me for coming in. He is a true gentleman and wonderful servant of our community! If you haven't already given them a try, drop by the Front Street Fish Co for lunch or dinner. Also check out the fresh fish in their market next door!! You won't be disappointed!

My sister and I had lunch here and I added on the clam chowder because I can never not get the…read morechowder when I see it on the menu. I have to say, this "chowder" was the worst I've ever had and it's not even close. It tasted, and looked, straight out of a Campbell's soup can. It had hardly no clams and maybe two tiny potato bits. The base tasted just like cream of chicken soup and it was the same consistancy. I even checked with the girl at the front counter to make sure I got the right soup because it was not even close to being a chowder. Even though I didn't like the soup, no one offered to reimburse me for it. All of the other food was ok with the fried shrimp being the best. The whiting and okra both tasted a little like they were fried in old grease.

Food... just food from the sea Service... just like yo…read moregrandparents would Ambiance...just like no other I bought some fresh caught crabs, and cooked it at home. You know what? It came out like a champ. I loved it and was so satisfying. Y'all need to come down here and get yo crabs or fishes.

I visited the store two years ago and they were very nice staff filet my fish planning to go there…read morefor the holidays.

An incredible seafood shop with an incredible takeout…read more When you order your fried fish over the inventory you know it's real Thank you

I stopped to get some fish & chips here on a Sunday afternoon when so many other places were…read moreclosed. The fish was a flounder lightly cornmeal breaded and fried. It was delicious and not greasy at all. The fries and hush puppies were great as well.