Great dining place at downtown Morganton. Came in town to visit an old friend who live right at the downtown surrounding by all the business owners. The best deal on Wednesday is all wines are 50%. Two of us shared a bottle of Tilla Syrah Malbec. I had salmon that was well prepared but slightly well-done. The flavor was great. My friend had Fish & Chips (two fried fish surrounded by way too many wedge fries). The place is very roomy and not too noisy to have a great dinner conversation. read more

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A very good nice dinner out! Our family went and I couldn't believe what they did to make it enjoyable for the kids! The server brought out a basket of toys for kids to play with and made sure their food came first. All the food is spectacular and can't say enough about it! Treat knows how to celebrate! We went in October and it was decorated in full fall and Halloween fashion! read more

Cutest little town and a perfect find for dinner! My husband had the hot chicken and I had a season special of filet with blue cheese and blackberry sauce. The food quality and preparation are equal to any 'big city' restaurant and worth going out of your way for. Specialty cocktail menu was very creative and the service and timing was on pointe. Don't overlook this small town or this quality restaurant. read more

Had a great dinner, fun space, loved that we could drive over from the lake and enjoy a nice dinner out.

Had a great experience, food was delicious... our server Liz was superb. Definitely will be back. read more

Treat - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Morganton, North Carolina

Passing through Morganton, stayed the night at Fairfield Inn. Went to Treat. the weather was cold, 30's with pouring rain. I had never been there before and half expected it to be closed given the weather and that it was a Wednesday night. It was just a 4 block wade from the hotel. I got there and had to wait 15 minutes for a table as it was that busy. All for good reason. The food was excellent and the staff wonderful. I had the "skinny goat", lightly battered medallions of goat cheese on a bed of salad followed by the Nashville hot chicken. Delicious! As a bonus, it appears that Wednesday if half of wine day. On top of that the decor and ambiance of the restaurant was perfect. Definitely go back if I am passing this way again. read more

So we ended a mountain day with a stay at the new Fairfield Marriott in Morganton. Treat is without walking distance and after researching I knew I needed a reservation for a Saturday night. After a long day of hiking a and sight seeing I was ready for a good dinner. Treat was an outstanding end to our day. First it's October and the decor was perfect with original art and cool trinkets of the season everywhere. The food was perfection. My hubby had the filet that was cooked to perfection, I had the veggie tarian with added chicken and it was a top 20 of all time dish. The seasoning, the acid, the creaminess and the crunch, PERFECTION!! I know why you need a reservation now! read more

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Another PERFECT meal!! Tonight I had the pork shank special. It was incredibly tender and flavorful!! Perfectly seasoned. It's very rare to have an entire meal from start to finish and it be without one single flaw. Morganton is SO blessed to have this level of excellence!! I'll be back again and again. read more

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Date night. Seated by the front door next to what I guess was an old bar or some shelf, but my chair was tucked so far under said shelf we had to move the table out. Asked for sweet tea, got unsweetened they swore was sweet. Asked for sweetener, got a cup of hot water with what I guess was supposed to be sugar syrup or some such. Didn't make a difference. My date's cocktail didn't show up until halfway through the entree. Ordered the curry. Tasted like Indian curry, not Thai. Who puts chick peas in curry?! Carrots and large onions were not bonuses either. Chicken was the worst - dry and way over cooked. My date ordered the hot chicken; also tasted like Indian spices and not the anticipated Nashville hot. Mashed potatoes are not a proper side dish but umkay. Meanwhile the party at the 6-top table next us left as we sat down. When we left, that table had yet to be cleared or cleaned. Not a good luck for a table in the front window. Hostess didn't know where the restroom was. "Treat" is anything but. If it was a go-to spot back in the day, it's sure not that know. Won't be back. read more

We eat here a couple times a month and really enjoy it. The specials are always fantastic and the regular menu has something for everyone

I ate there last Saturday at lunch time. I wasn't going to leave a review but the more I think about the more upset I get and here I am. We were COMPLETELY neglected by our waiter. She did not even clear our appetizer dishes until AFTER WE FINISHED our entrees. The waiter did not even check on us to see if everything was okay during our entrees. I think we saw our waiter a total of 3 times during the entire service. When she took our order she did not even write anything down. She forgot to put in two of the sides that o wanted. We did not even had a chance to tell our waiter because it seems like she was avoiding our table. This was one of the worst experiences that I have ever had in a restaurant and I will never ever be eating there again. Think twice before eating here because the staff ignores and neglects the tables. read more

This place was delicious. Went here for my fiancé's birthday and had a very nice meal. We started with some bread and a round of Pinot noir. I saw the Brussel sprouts appetizer on another table that also seemed inviting. I'll have to get that next time. I ordered the Nashville Hot Chicken with asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes. The chicken had a very nice kick to it and was worth the price. My fiancé ordered the shrimp pasta with zoodles. Cooked very well, but it was a little small for me, but not for her. I also know from another member of the party they can even cook a filet mignon Pittsburgh style, so the kitchen has some talent in the back. Also has very nice and attentive staff, and even met the owner. We will definitely come back here again read more

Treat - Nashville Hot Chicken with asparagus and Garlic mashed potatoes - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Morganton, North Carolina

Love, extra touch on everything. larger portions than other restaurants comparable. Food excellant!

Have never had a meal or appetizer I didn't love! Great cocktails too! Add great service and ambience and you've got one of the best places to eat around so don't miss it! read more

The question is asked: "what went well?" Well, the answer is EVERYTHING! The service, food and ambience was out of this world!! Don't cut yourself short or be disappointed that the restaurant is full so make reservations!! read more

We enjoyed a very nice dinner while sitting at an outside table at Treat. I eat a plant based diet and enjoyed having another restaurant in town to enjoy a vegan meal! The restaurant has a menu to please most every palate and there is a well-stocked bar with many offerings. We've been back twice since this meal. read more

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Great place with incredible staff. I sat at the bar on a Sat evening and had a great experience. The bartender was great to talk with as well as made some great lookin drinks. I had the Brussels Sprout App that was very tasty with 2 side dips if you choose to use. I also had a spicy shrimp and pasta dish that had great flavor. The shrimp was perfectly cooked. Unfortunately the pasta was over cooked and the dish was short on the sauce. Properly cooked pasta paired with a few more tablespoons of the spicy sauce would ha e put this place at 5 star. read more

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The food at Treat is really awesome and so is the ambience. This is definitely date-night worthy. It's a tad on the expensive side, but to be fair, the food is high quality and the service is awesome. read more

Love love love. Great good. Great ambiance. Make a reservation. They're busy Food and service all great!! read more

Stopped in for supper and we were not disappointed. Service and food were top notched. Good local beer selection and ambiance is special with the partition used to give a secluded feel. read more

I spent two weeks in Morganton and whenever I visit a small town there's always a little concern about finding vegetarian options, but I could have eaten at Treat every day during my stay. Located in the heart of downtown, Treat is very much a staple amongst the community. The restaurant was full of personality with cute little dining nooks, but I opted to sit outside to take advantage of the lovely evening. The menu had an eclectic variety of comfort foods. I narrowed it down to two appetizers: brussel sprouts and tostones and my main was greens topped with pea fritters. The brussels were browned with crispy bits and tender parts. The dipping sauces were both so good that I couldn't decide which one I liked more. The tostones were a surprise to see on the menu, so I had to try it. This dish could have been a meal in itself. It came with 5 perfectly crispy plantains atop a generous bed of smashed black beans. I'm normally not a fan of mango salsa, but it really added a freshness to the dish. I borrowed spicy ranch and the goat cheese dips from my brussels sprouts to switch up the bites. The salad arrived and I realized just how generous the portions were. The pea fritter salad bursted with flavor. The outside of the fritters were crispy, the inside was soft and peas were incorporated throughout. The chopped pieces of the pea pods and creamy feta cheese added lovely textures and seasonal freshness. The owner came around to speak with every one of the patrons and I thanked her for having really thoughtful vegetarian options. Her response was that a treat should be for everyone. read more

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We are in town on our way to KC for Christmas. Enjoyed a beer at Catawba Brewing Co and the bartender recommended Treat. It definitely was a treat. Great ambience and friendly staff. Decor was Christmas cozy, music was subtle holiday songs. Food was delicious. I ordered rigatoni with mushrooms, steak tips and a creamy Alfredo-like sauce. Hubs ordered chicken Parmesan. Both excellent. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options, too! We will be back when we live here fulltime! read more

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Great service, amazing food, & awesome drinks! Very cool ambiance as well! Would definitely recommend this Treat!

Love love love the salads. I have never eaten there but would like to for my birthday. They are closed when I go by there so it isn't convenient for me. read more

My wife and I visited Treat for an anniversary dinner as part of a hiking trip in the mountains. Our server was pleasant and efficient and offered good explanations on the drinks, specials and menu items we had questions on. The cocktails were creative and well done. Normally I don't pay for table bread but the bread service was excellent , clearly home made bread , parmesean butter and oil toppings . I had the salmon special with brussell spouts and potatoes . The portion was generous and was well prepared and tasty . My wife had chicken parmesean and also commented on the portion and the taste. The restaurant has good service , is reasonably priced for fine dining and well worth the money. Bravo ! read more

Delicious food and amazing drinks! I'll be back! Bartender was extremely friendly, provided suggestions that were on point. While it looks like a little dessert shop from the front, the back is a large seating area and bar made out of pennies. read more

Treat - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Morganton, North Carolina

We really enjoyed our experience at Treat. Seated promptly, food was delicious. We will return

This has been my 5th visit to treat in the past year so I can confidently say this was not a one off. But it's tricky. The servers are excellent so this it not a reflection on them. The food is also excellent. However it regularly takes over an hour for entrees to come out. It took 15 minutes for drinks to come out, 30 minutes for bread, and over an hour for three entrees. I have had the same experience on a weeknight and a weekend. Worth a visit but be prepared for the food to take a minute! read more

All around excellence. Great service, top of the line cocktails, and then a meal that really was one of the better meals that my wife and I have had in a long time. Best restaurant in town. read more

I am giving this a 5 star rating for the excellent holiday mule, delicious!!!! And the salads were outstanding. My husband loved his wow pow shrimp and chicken parm. I would skip the burger and try the Nashville chicken, which I will next time. We will revisit. Manager very attentive to patrons. read more

Great dinner and lunch spot. Service is stellar and the food is delicious. Great spot for friends and fAmily. read more

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Nashville hot chicken is worth a trip by itself. Try to get a recommendation as it can get busy.

My family and I did not have a great experience and we didn't even make it past the host stand. It was my mothers birthday and we were hoping for a nice dinner and thought "treat" was supposed to be upscale but the smell of mold told us otherwise. We asked for a reservation around 6 pm. They told us this would not work because there was a 7:15 pm dinner reservation for someone else. So we would "have to hurry up and eat so they would have time to clean and serve the other guest. " My family and I have never been to a restaurant and have been told that we would have to hurry up and eat if they were to seat us even though there was only one group of people in sight. Not the kind of experience we were expecting. read more

Had a great meal and bottle of wine here for wine down Wednesday. Highly recommend, great atmosphere and service. Owner personally came to the table to assist in our wine selection. read more

Treat - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Morganton, North Carolina

We came here for dinner last night and loved it so much we came back again for lunch today! The tacos are DELICIOUS!!! Seriously the best ever! This restaurant is great for any occasion! Great atmosphere, cocktails, and food! read more

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If you like, vegetarian or heat (or both), Treat has good choices. They used to have a fabulous shrimp scampi, but it sadly disappeared from the menu.. Very good steak but it will be a large meal. read more

This place is a gem in downtown Morganton! First impression: the place is quaint, inviting, and fun. There is a cute gift shop when you enter with local vendors, which is fun to browse. Did I mention the gummy bear bar??? I was there for a late lunch with my dad, they were only offering their in between menu but don't let that fool you... it was a great variety of tasty dishes. I had the burger, my dad the what the cluck?? And both were delicious! Don't forget to check out the dessert menu... the staff was so sweet and made my dad/daughter date extra memorable! I would recommend you stop by for a tasty treat! :) read more

Treat - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Morganton, North Carolina

They didn't accept a party without reservations. Told us the wait would be 2 hours without reservations.. we are from Miami and had never seen such rude and tasteless behavior. Avoid this place. read more

I was hoping for a much better experience based on previous reviews. We made a reservation for Sunday brunch. When we arrived we were seated promptly and our server was friendly. However, it took an entire hour for us to receive our meals. 3 other parties seated after us received their food and paid their bills before we even received our food. When I mentioned the frustration with the delay to the manager she said she would check with the kitchen but that "we are all humans so mistakes happen". While that statement is very true, she was ready to make excuses as soon as our conversation began. I can't remember the last time I complained at or about a restaurant but I will not return to this restaurant. read more

I love to go to Treat! It has a great atmosphere and the food is wonderful. I especially like the Skinny Goat - it's gluten free!