My favorite restaurant in Morganton. The burgers are the best and really yummy cocktails. I've had almost everything on the menu and have never been disappointed. read more

Egg plant was great. The wam pow shrimp was great. And the Frankie's silver drink was outstanding!!!! We will be back. Our server Angela was great also!!! read more

Fabulous entree selections, perfect wine list and creative cocktail creations. Menu is light or filling and palate pleasing.

Restaurant is only open Wednesday through Saturday. Skinny Goat is wonderful pan fried rounds of goat cheese on top of a green salad and vinaigrette. Chops and beef good and the appetizer shrimp is very tasty. Variety of craft cocktails. read more

My husband and I decided to try Treat a few months ago on a nice "date night" out. I did my research about the place by reading reviews on Facebook, Yelp, and Google, studying their menu on their website, etc. I noticed some of the prices on the menu reflected that of an upscale restaurant, but that overall, this place was rather affordable (definitely cheaper than their neighbors, Root & Vine and Wisteria). Upon walking into the restaurant, we were greeted with a quaint little shop which we browsed for a moment before approaching the hostess stand. The hostess immediately looked at us like we were aliens from outer space and asked about our reservation. I explained that no where in my research did I read that the restaurant required reservations. She rolled her eyes at us and said she could seat us "this time" but in the future, we would need to make a reservation. My husband and I were extremely embarrassed and seriously considered leaving, however we were very hungry and we had both already decided on what we were having and we were quite looking forward to it. At this point, the hostess proceeds to seat us (mind you, it is 7:30 on a Friday night and there are plenty of empty tables in the restaurant) on the patio. It was a decently warm night so we did not mind being outside, but we were the only people on the patio the entire time we were eating which made us feel like we were being exiled for not having a reservation. Now, normally, this behavior would have warranted a 1 Star review, but the food was AMAZING! Our waitress was very nice as well. The food was actually so good that we decided to give it another try a few weeks ago (AFTER making a reservation several days in advance and calling the day of to confirm the reservation was still good). The second visit was much nicer. The (different) hostess didn't look at us like we had three heads, we got to eat inside with the other patrons, our food was even better, and the bartender made my husband the best White Russian either one of us has ever tasted. So, I feel that Treat has earned themselves a few extra stars, however the embarrassment of the first visit will not quickly be forgotten... read more

I wish I could do 2 separate reviews, one for the food, and one for the service. Since I'm confined to one, I will split it into 2 parts: FOOD: Simply amazing, and well priced. Everything is fresh and cooked to order. I would give the food a 5/5. SERVICE: Service leaves a lot to be desired. My fiancée and I didn't order alcohol and it seemed from there, the service was downhill. Those who ordered alcohol did receive much more prompt and direct attention than we did. I ordered water and was out before our meal came, and never was it refilled. Also, we ordered an appetizer that never came. When I mentioned it to the waitress when she brought our entrees, she simply said "sorry" and walked off. I understand that ordering alcohol increases ticket price and in turn increases tip so often you do pay more attention to those who spend more, but I am one who I am conscious of my lower ticket prices and do tip at a higher rate accordingly. All in all, I would give Treat another try, but I am in hopes the service will be much improved. read more

We love the food at Treat, but the service?! Lacks every single time. We usually end up sitting near the bar, and we watch drinks water down as they sit so long before taken to tables. The last time we went, we waited an hour and 45 mins for our food. Just 2 of us. We ordered the Brie appetizer and about 10 mins later another party was seated next to us, they ordered curds, they got their appetizer 20 mins before we did. We weren't even able to order another drink because they take soooo long to come out. They were "busier" than normal when we went, but there's truly no excuse for the wait. I wish service was better. I'm sure things are made to order and I know good food isn't fast and fast food isn't good, but almost 2 hour wait? Eh. I have been to very high end places in charlotte and Charleston and didn't wait even an hour for entrees. It's been like this everything we go sadly. Also, if people want salt and pepper, I think it's really awkward to have the guy come out and do it. Just invest in some shakers for people to use. Aside from the service lacking so much, the food is wonderful. The fish entree with their fries are amazing. I almost get it every time I go. The wham pasta is hard to not get as well. Both are delicious. I wish service would improve and this place would be a true gem. read more

Tried to go eat outside for lunch. Waited 15 minutes and all I got was a glass of water. Service is important, and treat does not have it.

Second visit. The mushroom, caramelized onion, goat cheese and tomato appetizer was fantastic. Service was attentive and informative. I will be back again. read more

Very good. Strip was very good but, could be little thicker cut even at an up charge option is fare.

Visiting a friend in Morganton and Treat came highly recommend. I could not agree more!! What an eclectic vibe!! The staff is knowledgeable about their wine selection, cheese pairings quite nice. read more

Great place to eat! Burgers are great. The quiche is amazing. Even the side salad had shaved Parmesan cheese and awesome red wine vinaigrette dressing. Very quaint and charming restaurant! read more

Wonderful gem in Morganton that offers a delicious variety of dishes for all dietary needs. The entire staff was friendly, helpful and welcoming from the moment we walked in the door. Besides a full service restaurant, the bar area there is absolutely stunning- a perfect spot for enjoying cocktails and appetizers while catching up with friends and family. A must visit! I look forward to my next visit! read more

Great food, decent service most of the time. A lot of turn over seems to be the big issue there however. Had only one bad experience a few months ago when a waitress asked me if I knew where she could get some weed. That was not a good experience but I haven't seen that waitress back so that is comforting. read more

Neat place to eat in Morganton. We enjoyed our lunch but soup was not hot. Sent back twice for reheating. They credited us for the soup. Maybe a bad day. Would try again. read more

This restaurant/gift shop is amazing. We stumbled in and we were so happy when we left. The food, the service and the ambiance were all perfect. We had dinner with our children and both the menu and server accommodated all of us. If you're ever in the area- it's well worth a visit. You will be hard pressed to find an Alice and Wonderland themed dining room anywhere else- this one is beautiful. Excellent find. We will be back soon. Xo read more

Awesome mussels for starter and the shrimp scampi and lamb (enjoyed by my husband) were extremely good. Served on our preference, with no problems, of a bed of zucchini noodles. Staff and chef are always accommodating and informed. This is a fun, intimate setting with amazing food. Everyone should put this in their weekly stop. read more

Excellent menu and excellent service. This is our first choice for a nice dinner in Morganton. There is something for everyone on the menu.

Sooo gooooood! Quaint, relaxed atmosphere. Giovanni was great! Food out standing! Prices great. Love this place!

Delicious! Excellent small plate choices. Perfect variety of options to order for yourself or to share with others. Courteous servers who blend the perfect combination of courtesy and assistance. No pushiness to order or rote scripts to greet customers here. Small business. Loved it everything about it and highly recommend it to natives of North Carolina and visitors. read more

I was recently in the area for business and stumbled across this little gem. I was pleasantly surprised at the cool, laid-back vibe and delicious food and wine selections. It couldn't have been more of a treat :) For goat cheese lovers, the Drunken Goat Cheese is not to be missed. The Thursday night I was there they had a lovely duo playing live music that had me lingering much longer than expected! Keep up the good work! read more

Grumpy Bear ( it's Halloween) served me a delicious curried stew followed by my all time favorite fish tacos. Great Halloween decorations. Creative atmosphere. A must visit. read more

Treat is a great restaurant which offers a fantastic menu and some of the best mixed drinks around. Awesome staff and a comfortable environment. read more

Three of us ordered chicken Marsala, chicken picata, and chicken parmigiana and all were exquisitely prepared with high quality ingredients deliciously spiced. The food was superb. Be warned that the serving size is kind of small and the server even says the food is intended to be eaten in small bites for best flavor. I just wish they had given me more Marsala and chicken though the parm serving seemed larger. Bread service will cost you an extra four bucks and I refuse to pay for bread so I am not sure that is per person and each meal comes with one tiny but tasty piece of garlic bread. I am giving fine stars since the food was so delicious but it's definitely not a bargain and I did not like the way they nickel and dime you when a little bread and a small salad included would not have left me feeling ripped off which is the way I felt when we left. Delicious, quality food but Friday night service was not awesome and portion size was stingy read more

After a very disappointing visit to Treat back in September, we found ourselves in Morganton again and decided to give it another try. This time was MUCH better. The food was creative and delicious. The service was slow, but it was overshadowed by the great food. read more

Went into treat for the first time. Decided to go to the bar. Sat at the bar for 10 minutes without service. Bartender acknowledged us being there but that was it! Food and drink menus look intriguing but left without getting served. I hope it was because they were busy on a Friday night. I recognize that its suppose to be a laid back cool place to hang but no service is a management problem especially when you have two dudes hanging out at the front desk twiddling their thumbs. You only have one time to make a first impression and ours was not very good!!!! read more

Yum... cool decor, fantastic service... great food. Picking at my family's plates... really good stuff! Keep it up TREAT... we'll be back!!! :) read more

With the change of their food to a full menu with an Italian flair this restaurant is awesome! Their cocktails are unique and delicious. I always look forward to what Hailey has newly created. The SHRIMP Baguette is out of this world. Wonderful ambiance and the only place I can drink and shop at the same time! Two thumbs up. read more

We chose this restaurant as a place to dine on our trip thru NC. It was probably the best food we have had in the last 7 days of our travels. It was all prepared by an Italian chef and was excellent! Don't miss this stop...TREAT! read more

Had an excellent meal tonight--I've eaten there before and it's always good, but this was my best experience. Their special was an eggplant parm, which I really hope is added to the main menu. I appreciated having a hearty vegetarian option, and it was delicious (perfect portion sizing too). I also highly recommend the chocolate gelato. read more

Treat is always a delight. Great food, atmosphere and service.

I had the special. It was speckled trout on gorgonzola mashed potatoes with a side of kale. I cant describe how much i loved every bite, it was more than a party in my mouth. Really, that doesn't even describe how enjoyable it was.... I give it ten stars read more

The menu is over price. The chicken was dry. The pasta needed salt. You could hear the kitchen cursing in the dining room. I would not recommend this place now. Last time I traveled through Morganton, Treat was a small town gem. Now it is a poorly ran run of the mill want to be Italian restaurant. read more

Last night, my friend and I dined at Treat. I enjoyed a glass of wine while she sipped on hot tea. We enjoyed the beautiful atmosphere and twinkly lights while we caught up. Both of us had dined at Treat before and were familiar with the menu but tonight was an extra special "treat". One of the featured items on the menu was an eggplant parmesan. Since both of us are vegetarian, we were eager (and surprised) at the opportunity. Most of the time when I hear of "specials" they are usually not vegetarian friendly and I was delighted to have an extra option. When our meal arrived, we dug right in. IT WAS AMAZING. The eggplant was sliced perfectly so that it wasn't chewy at all. The cheese was superb and not overpowering and the noodles filled me up. I ate the whole thing! As did my friend. We topped the night off by getting a dessert that was equally delicious. My only wish was that the dish was on the menu constantly. There aren't very many options on the current menu for vegetarians, unless you want pasta (which is wonderful but sometimes you may want some veggies!). I hope to see more of the eggplant parmesan. If you haven't been, stop by Treat in downtown Morganton...they have the best gift shop as well. read more