Very disappointing. We have eaten there many times in the past 2 years and were always pleased with the food and service. My daughter was visiting and we chose the Herringbone for dinner on Tuesday before New Years Eve. I ordered the loaded potato soup and the tuna small plate. My daughter had the salad and the shrimp appetizer The soup arrived barely hot and watery. Her salad was fine Then came the tuna with a smear of avocado and corn relish. None of it was edible. The tuna was definitely not fresh . By contrast the shrimp dish was delicious. The waitress graciously offered a replacement but by then I had lost my appetite. I am hoping that this was an uncommon experience because we really liked it beforehand. read more

Waterfront dining, with great ambiance and decent food. Love the beer flight. The servers are attentive and polite. We came here for dinner with a family of four. I expected better from my tuna; it was difficult to eat and didn't taste fresh. Other reviews stated the same (please fix this issue as unfresh fish can cause stomach problems). Whomever manages raw fish there needs to up their game; this should be reliably fresh and taste amazing at a restaurant of this caliber. I would come for drinks and an appetizer instead. Chicken sliders are good. Salads are huge. read more

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Absolutely delicious food! We were celebrating our wedding weekend and decided to eat somewhere in town that was a little fancier. When we arrived, the host was very pleasant as she took us to our table. The restaurant was very nice inside. We ordered a plate of bread for an appetizer, my husband got a pizza, and I ordered the market fish, which was Wahoo. Everything was absolutely delicious. I have not been able to find Wahoo where I live, and I had it in Bermuda and loved it. Honestly, the Wahoo at this restaurant was the best I've had yet. The pizza took a while to make, we were told there were some issues with the brick oven. The sweet young waitress apologized over and over for the wait, and then took our drinks off the bill. Overall, we loved the restaurant! Definitely returning next time we are in Edenton. read more

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I had such high hopes for this place but the food and experience is pretty underwhelming. The steak is pretty solid and a good value. The pizza is good as well. Was not a fan of the burger. The worst part of the experience is the service. I'm sure everyone is working hard and means well but training/standards seem to be lacking. read more

The Herringbone On The Waterfront - Steak - New American Near Me - Edenton, North Carolina

Food was delicious , service was wonderful and super friendly and the space itself was so cute and pretty. Will definitely be returning. We brought our 2 year old and she loved her food and the waitress was so sweet to her. read more

The food was absolutely awesome!! We started with the BBQ Shrimp appetizer which was served on a bed of grits. Both of our dinner entrees were amazing as well. The atmosphere & location were great too. Had the service been better I would've given 5 stars. In the spirit of fairness, the already busy bartender was assigned as our waitress & we were seated in the back room. We are relatively local & will most definitely be coming back to give them another chance at a 5 star experience. read more

We did a roadtrip from Wilmington to Edenton yesterday and ate at The Herringbone. Turned out to be a great place with lots of character, great staff, and awesome food. We will be back for more. The chicken soup and Cesar salad was amazing, and the chef did a great job with both flavor and presentation. My daughter enjoyed the chicken sandwich and crème brûlée dessert. Thanks to the staff for making a great day! read more

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I have been here several times and have always had a good experience...Tonight the service was absolutely horrible, we sat at the bar because you tend to get better service. We were so ignored!! folks were checked on, got water and drink refills all around us, while we had to ask for water refills and everything else!!! On to the food, again it was the first time that I had anything bad! The crab cake was ! They is no way there was any crab in the cake! It was wet and tasted like tuna and white fish! The shrimp and grits had way too much sauce and the pepper was overwhelming and the seafood in the pasta dish tasted and smelled bad! I was truly disappointed with this visit!! But Oh boy, my flight of bourbon was awesome!! read more

Cool restaurant on the water and great place to catch the sunset. The building was originally an ice house for the hearing fish industry which thrived in this area. This is probably the most upscale restaurant in the area but well worth your visit. We started out with the brussel sprouts that were a little crispy so I'm pretty sure they were flash fried and had an amazing balsamic honey sauce along with fried pancetta. The crab cake my wife got was mostly crab little to no filler and very flavorful and her arugula salad and a fantastic dressing on it. My seafood pasta came with perfectly cooked shrimp and mussels and a wide noodle with a very light tomato sauce. The muscles were some of the creamiest I've ever had it was literally like eating a spoonful of peanut butter not with the peanut butter taste of course but that consistency of creaminess. The overall meal experience was absolutely phenomenal and I would definitely come back here again. We were celebrating our 35th but the atmosphere here is very casual you can easily come in with a sport jacket and tie or shorts and flip flops it has a secluded dining area along with a large bar area and either would be suitable for your fantastic meal. Service was excellent. read more

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We've been here 5 times. 1st visit was good. We were impressed with the food the atmosphere and service was okay. 2nd time we left after waiting 30 minutes for service. We thought we'd give another try. We never let bad experience tuen us off of any decent place. 3rd time again we were ignored. We weren't approached for a drink order for nearly 27 minutes. We then emailed the establishment with our concerns. We weren't expecting anything in return just an explanation or a possible reason why. We were truly looking for an excuse to come back. Its a nice place. The manager emailed back. He apologized & offered us another visit. Of course we're gonna take advantage of that. The 4th visit was excellent. We were greeted, had our drink order in within minutes, the food order was taken and everything was served up right on time. It was delicious. We started following on FB and getting all of thier specials, burger night, pizza night, etc. We were excited to go back. Surely, after confronting the earlier challenges with the manager of all people, we'd have another great experience. NOPE, not the case at all. Our 5th visit, Monday, March 30th at approximately 5:17 pm, we were greeted & taken to our table. Yep, you guessed it. Nothing, not a single word from a server, hostesses or anyone. They all seemed to be fairly relaxed & not overly worked or in a rush, but still hadn't thought to simply ask us if we'd like drinks or place an order. More than 20 minutes passed and nothing. The wife was ready to leave much earlier. She tends to sense things going downhill sooner than I. After another 10-12 minutes, we called it...again. The food is great, geez, if ya can just get service. I'm now beginning to question whether or not we, my wife & I, are somehow intimidating or portray an air about us that keep folks from wanting us to patronize thier establishment. Hey, we're nice folks, pretty forgiving over mistakes, we even had the money to pay for it. Are we expecting too much? Maybe we'll never know, at least at the Herringbone. I believe that was our last try. We did go right down the street to Waterman and received excellent service and good food. read more

We stopped in on a Monday afternoon around 2:30. We were greeted right away and were able to choose where we wanted to seat. It is right on the waterfront and very tastefully decorated. We ordered a sangria and a beer to start. It had a great vibe there. We then ordered soup, salad with shrimp, and shrimp and grits. They were the best shrimp and grits I have ever had. The sauce had a Smokey flavor to it and was rich. The soup and salad were delicious as well. This is going to turn into one of our frequent stops for sure. read more

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When I first visited two years ago, I gave it four stars but now that the restaurant has been in business longer and has "matured", I find the food is consistently better and it is one of our go to places in Edenton for drinks or a meal. You can dine outdoors if you have your pup friend with you. The Herringbone has become so popular that often reservations are strongly recommended. read more

The Herringbone On The Waterfront - Exterior - New American Near Me - Edenton, North Carolina

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I've been wanting to visit Edenton for 10 years--finally made it happen. While the town exceeded my high expectations--what a beautiful, well cared for town with spectacular homes, both large and small--The Herringbone was merely good. Excellent service, but not exceptional food. Best offerings were the bread, both salty and sweet, and the pork chops, which were more tender than the tenderloin. Unfortunately, I ordered the tenderloin. I still give it a four, however, because it is in Edenton, my new favorite little getaway. Trust me. read more

Great food, atmosphere and service. Good wine selection. Definitely a nice place for dinner.

Lovely spot. Nicest sunset in Edenton. Great food and lots of choices - pizza, pasta, grilled meats, seafood . . . . What's not to love?

The servers were nice and attentive, and the things we had tasted good. The cubed potatoes that came with the Not Another English muffin were really good. read more

The Herringbone On The Waterfront - Not Another English Muffin - New American Near Me - Edenton, North Carolina

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Decent food, great selection of adult beverages, ambiance in both dining room and adjacent bar area, wonderful deck to enjoy when the weather is good! read more

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Super beautiful establishment. Wait stuff was nice and informative and gave great recommendations! Everyone enjoyed their meal, but the fish and chips were the best!!! I got the gnocchi dish and it was good but very heavy. The caesar salad was great too. This is definitely the place to go if you're spending the day in edenton read more

I'm a frequent evening customer. Mondays for great burgers and music. Other times for the bar scene. The menu is varied but everything I've had was great. read more

We went on a Saturday and they had a brunch menu. The restaurant was quaint a little noisy. Food was delicious we would go back when in the area. Service was prompt. read more

At the bar. If you want good service don't be black. It was clear from my arrival that I was not welcome. The difference in how I was engaged compared to others was beyond obvious. I was so exited to finally visit Edenton. This so deflated me. Thought we were moving beyond this as a society. Not! read more

We stop in Edenton a few times a year & have looked forward to a relaxing dinner at the Herringbone each visit since they opened a few years ago. Varied menu with everything from small plates to full dinner. Lovely staff. Pet friendly outdoor seating with a spectacular view. read more

The Herringbone On The Waterfront - View from our table. Recommend either size charcuterie plate & their delicious pizzas. - New American Near Me - Edenton, North Carolina

The salmon was the best I have ever had. We sat outside with the water lapping against the shore and it was the best. I would definitely recommend it. The service was also great. read more

The Herringbone On The Waterfront - Salmon with artichoke and asparagus - New American Near Me - Edenton, North Carolina

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Ambiance was fine. Ordered Rib eye to be cooked medium and the middle was RAW blue. We were polite and informed waitress and she didn't really care or wanted make any concessions of our concern. read more

Best ambiance of any restaurant in Edenton, NC. A converted historic building with exposed brick walls and beams as well as patio seating, all overlooking the water of the Albemarle Sound. We will certainly be back when we are in the area. We had Saturday dinner and Sunday brunch. The food and service at both seatings was superb. I had perhaps the best Shrimp and Grits of my life, and I've tried them all over Charleston. We had some time to kill after brunch, so we sat in a couple of the restaurant's Adirondack chairs at the water's edge overlooking the Sound watching the shorebirds and boats. Owners Stephanie and Joe also own the Littlejohn Carriage House in town which is in walking distance to the restaurant. It is perfect for a couple for a short or longer stay. read more

Great combination of the ambient, atmosphere, quality and price. Definitely will be back and will recommend my friends to visit. read more

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Great menu Beautiful water views.great place for casual lunch. Parking available close to restaurant.

We stopped in for a mid-afternoon drink and were sold on dinner by the very kind bartender. We were not disappointed! The food is excellent, as are the drinks. The service is outstanding, and you can't beat the view. Great location, and a very charming restaurant. Would highly recommend. read more

The Herringbone On The Waterfront - New American Near Me - Edenton, North Carolina

Very lovely place, waitress Brenna was perfect, food delicious, will definitely go back when in town

The food here is always delicious. Gave it a 4 because the manager rushed us and it's too nice of a restaurant to hurry. We were only there an hour and would like to have enjoyed a little longer. read more

Everything was excellent. Service was prompt and unrushed. Prices are reasonable. Food was fantastic. ALL the beer is NC brewed. (They do flights.) Spacing is comfortable. Noise level is moderate. It's right by the park on the waterfront. You can't miss it. And shouldn't. read more

Great food. Beautiful view on the water. Nice menu ambiance, this place can be casual or dressy. Classic southern fare with a twist. Would eat here again. read more

Great food in a lovely location. The Lima beans were fabulous and I don't like Lima beans. The view is fabulous.

Excellent brunch! Sat at the Captain's table. Great vibe! Charming historic waterfront venue in lovely Edenton.

Joe and Stephanie brings the best in the industry, the staff is very welcoming and you feel right at home! The Herringbone, is a great place to enjoy NC finest and traditional foods! The food and drinks are beyond exceptional, with there recent acquisitions they have found some of the best chefs in the state! They are extremely welcoming to suggestions and improvements, but nonetheless the guests! My favorite item is their salads and specials, locally sourced,and extremely delicious! Brunch is never dull, and there simple menus makes it worth the time! read more

Great view right on the water. Good for all around. Shrimp and grits, burgers, and the deals below. The service was prompt read more

The Herringbone On The Waterfront - Seared Tuna Salad. Great piece of Tuna in a great dressing - New American Near Me - Edenton, North Carolina

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From the historic building to the waterfront views the ambiance was unmatched! The server was attentive and cheerful. You can tell when a person enjoys their job. When the ambiance and service were so good, I was worried that the food might not make the grade! That was not the case! The food was five stars. Our table had Salmon, Crab Cakes, Pasta Primavera, Dinner Salad, Tile Fish and I had the Teres Major. A fabulous cut of beef with the tenderness of filet mignon but far more flavorful. They changed the menu from Teres Major to Petit Filet to avoid confusion. Every plate was fabulous! Quality Bartender as well! read more

We love this place! Will be back! Great wait staff and ambiance! The decor Is amazing! read more

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Recently ate at the Herringbone. I had the Salmon with asparagus. The Salmon was ordered well done. Midway through eating the Salmon the center was found to be rare and not edible for me. While there was good seasoning on the Salmon, the asparagus had zero seasoning. They were also just blanched. Never in my life have I eaten asparagus that was that underdone and under seasoned. I will more than likely pass on the Herringbone in the future. read more

Customer service and ambiance is so nice. The hostess was so kind and our hostess was a sweetheart. We dined outside, especially since we had our pups, and they were dog friendly outdoors which is one of the reasons we chose to try this place. Unfortunately, as nice as Edenton is there are no dog friendly options for dinging. So at the time we thought it was a lovely option. The deck seems new, so around there were fresh fire ants on the table/chairs and deck.. and knats which is expected and nothing on the restaurants part, but may want to consider some kind of deterrent/preventative maintenance to help with those that won't be understanding. As for the food, we got a shrimp bbq appetizer that had 5 pieces of shrimp served over cheese grits and all sitting on a very light bbq sauce... it was nice. Different flavors was unique. Really enjoyed the cheese grits in that. For entrees we got the scallops and pork the other was pork chop. Lots of vegetables served with this. You only got 4 scallops and while it was a decent size, thought it was priced a little high, as the flavors were good, but not blow your mind away good. The pork chop was a good size and the vegetables served with it was not bad either. It lacked a little flavor (bland). We skipped out on dessert but overall thought it was a nice place to try. The good customer service and nice ambiance helped. But will not return. Disappointed with the dining experience for the money in such a lovely area. Portions were not generous for the money.. read more