Tasty food. Fun waitress. Surprisingly good glass of wine. We were passing through late from my in…read morelaws house and needed a food stop. Great experience and we will definitely stop here again! I can vouch for the fries, jerk tacos, and Cuban sandwich. Give them a try!

Food - fresh and quick. Havana bowl was very flavorful. Loved the potatoes…read more Pancake was only half crispy, but great flavor. Eggs were fluffy.

Philly cheese steak is great. Pancakes and French toast are…read morefamily favorites. Burgers and Chicken sandwiches are huge and delicious!

Best local breakfast around. My family visit them more often than I'd like to admit. Good local…read morefamily and great staff.

Food is great! Service is SLOW! Hour wait for a bagel…read more Ambience is nice but do take out.

I lived in Brooklyn, NY for a little while before moving down to NC so I was having all the…read morecravings for a good NY bagel with lox. After a bunch of research, my husband and I decided to give Giovanni's a try. The place itself is clean, well kept and there are plenty of tables all around. The lady who took our order didn't hold a long conversation but she was super nice. We each ordered the Lox All The Way on sesame bagels and they were so good! The lox to cream cheese ratio was on point. There were great amounts of tomato, capers and sliced red onions to bring out all the flavors without the sandwich itself being overpowering. Highly recommend, and we can't wait to be back.

DISAPPOINTED Was really looking forward to a delicious…read moremeal... Service was SLOW... Food (Corned Beef plate) was COLD And did I mention service was basically non-existent. This is a local establishment, local patrons deserve better.

Have not been here for a couple of years and that is so wrong of me. The sandwiches here are…read moregreat! The service was great! I had a Hot Pastrami, and my friend had a French Dip. The Pastrami was so full of flavor. The French dip was good but I loved my sandwich. The pasta salad was good, not to dry, not to wet. We had a banana pudding cheese cake to celebrate my friends birthday and it was to die for. I will be back more often in the future. Price for two drinks, two sandwiches with side and dessert $41.05. A little high but the prices are what they are in 2025. Restaurant was a little cold but our waitress, Kendall found some coffee and made me a cup. Kendall was friendly and paid attention to our needs. Just know that they don't normally sell coffee so that was very sweet of her.

The chicken and waffles is delicious!!! And my husband loved…read morethe flounder Ruben and fries.

Service was great! Food was outstanding. Shrimp and grits & penne Ala vodka with grilled shrimp and…read morechicken. Would dine there again.....

We stopped for lunch here on our way home from a beach getaway weekend. The prices were very…read morereasonable, and the food was ready quickly despite the line. There is a lot of seating available outside on picnic tables with umbrellas for shade (there are also tables inside). I got the vegetarian wrap, but in order to make the vegan I did ask for it without the pesto cream cheese, which meant it was rather bland. Unfortunately, the only other potentially vegan option was their beyond burger. However, they didn't carry any vegan cheese or vegan sauces (aside from ketchup), which was disappointing. In the future I think I would get the beyond burger anyway, as it would at the very least have some protein. Everyone else in my party seemed quite happy with their meals, so likely their non-vegan food is great. Their coffee was also pretty good (and they had oat milk & almond milk available as cows milk alternatives). I will say, the marinated cucumbers were fantastic, and again, the prices were great. Just wish that they had at least one menu item which was fully vegan without modifications. Maybe a hummus wrap?

Love how it's a store with homemade jams and candles in addition to the restaurant. The food was…read moreyummy and the service was kind. It's a great place to stop by before or after the beach.

Waited a bit for a table, which is no big deal. But while I was waiting, I was reading their chalk…read moreboards around the cash register. And saw something I really wanted! So, when we got seated, he offered us menus, but I said, "No, I don't need one." Then I placed my order. Which they didn't have. It was WRITTEN IN CHALK! How hard is it to erase CHALK if you're out of something??? Needless to say, that set the tone for this meal. I ordered Biscuits and Gravy with over easy eggs. MEH. I don't remember what hubby had. Would not go back. I believe that before a server says ANYTHING, they should report what they don't have. It was WRITTEN IN CHALK! I remember what hubby had now. He had a salad but he had to remove a large amount of the lettuce from it because it had brown edges.

Mike's in now Mark's!…read more Mark's has diner style food. Good place for breakfast. Just a reasonable place to eat. Saturday and Sunday there's a breakfast buffet with French toast, biscuits and gravy, sausage, bacon, eggs, waffles and fruit.

Gaffers is one of the best restaurants on Emerald Isle. I've had the salmon, chicken, burger, mahi…read moretacos and beer can shrimp during different visits. They are always great! Appetizers such as crab dip, hush puppies or cheese balls are amazing. Service has always been top notch. The servers are friendly and efficient. Also they have a great bar menu and I've never been disappointed with drinks. We prefer to sit outside usually but the inside is nice too. They often have live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. Don't forget to check out the their coffee bar and gift shop that is located right next to their restaurant.

Great spot to dine while in Emerald Isle!…read more Excellent food and service and a great atmosphere! Came at lunch before it started to get too busy. Enjoyed the onion rings, the ahi tuna appetizer. The tuna salad (subbed mahi for the tuna) and a kids grilled cheese! Served on a frisbee! All were fresh and generous portions. Fun kid mocktails as well! Good beer selection too! Indoor and outdoor seating with a laid back beach vibe!

fast service even with the place packed out workers where friendly low price for the amount of food…read moreand taste.

We visit Morehead twice a year and Banks is always on the list of places to go. The food. Is…read morealways good and the server is attentive. Ambiance is nothing special but the grits are the best we have ever had and we love in the south. Thanks to them. Try the island jam, so good.

Preston's has continuously gotten better....had the NY Strip tonight for approximately $28…read more(meal...with veggie and mashed potatoes)...wife had burger with gluten free bun and broccoli. Not Ruth Chris or any other high end restaurant...but with that said...they don't want to be. Excellent steak cooked perfectly for the price. Wife's burger was outstanding. Now the service....went to the back bar because we like the vib...had William at the bar for our server. They should give the guy a raise. Right from the start the man was on top of things. Made sure everything was perfect. Even cleaned our wine glasses to perfection (some bartenders would be pissed off at that request). Always like this place but it keeps getting better. They don't look for good service...they are always looking for the best service.

What a delicious lunch!…read more The waitress was very attentive but not overly...I split the Corner Burger with Steak Fries and it was so good I forgot to get a picture until I was down to the last bite! The steak fries were very big and my husband loved them, I prefer a thinner fry, they were good though! I also ordered a side of the brussel sprouts which were sooo good. I love roasted brussel sprouts. Great selection of cocktails and mocktails. Originally we went to the Back Bar and then learned it opens at 4pm. They have love music on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. I plan to come back!