We tried Beaufort Grocery Co. for Sunday brunch, and apparently everyone else had the same idea!…read more They open at 10, and there was already a line out the door right at opening with about a 45-minute wait for indoor seating. Since it's mid-August, we happily chose to wait for a table inside rather than brave the heat. While we waited, we hung out in the bar area. It's small but really cute and inviting, with a ton of fun drink options. I'm pregnant, so I went with one of their mocktails, and it was delicious! The food was absolutely worth the wait. The portions are HUGE, everything was cooked perfectly, and the pricing felt very reasonable for the amount and quality of food you get. Seating inside is definitely a little tight, but that's really the only downside we found. Overall, we had a great experience and honestly didn't mind the wait at all. If there's a line when you get there, I'd say stick it out, the brunch is worth it!

When I was told we were going to Beaufort grocery, I thought we were just going to have sandwiches…read moreor something. Boy was I surprised! We are outdoors on the patio and it turned into a beautiful evening. The server, Timmy, was a tentative and had great recommendations. He did very well with our group of eight we never had to wait, but he wasn't overly intrusive either. His recommendation for the tuna was spot on. It was a delicious meal. I will remember.

This is a truly old fashioned drive in! A large paved lot in front of a small building. The car…read morehop comes out to your car to take your order and then delivers your food in bags when it's ready! We ordered a shrimp burger and a super hamburger(special toppings) with an order of fries and one of the hush puppies. Order was quick and the food was hot and delicious! The hush puppies were not like others you normally get - they were long and plump! Almost like rolled tubes! They were delicious. Both sandwiches were very good and cooked just right. My burger came with slaw but it was not like any slaw I've had. Somewhat sweet but no mayonnaise! I'll be looking online for this recipe. Overall great drive in food at a good price. We will be back again this week!

The staff and service here are top notch. Our family of 6 did a day trip to the Morehead City area…read morefor the NC Shell Show and stayed for play time so our kids could play and run around at Shevans Park nearby. We stopped by El's after our kids worked up an appetite. We liked the old school drive-in feel and the kids eating in their car seats strapped in with the DVD player and AC on was a really nice touch after all the running. We got a bunch of things off the menu: grilled cheese and nuggets for my 2 younger boys, hamburger and double cheeseburger for my 2 older boys, onion rings, hush puppies and the ever so famous shrimp burgers for my husband and I (hubby got the super shrimp burger). I wouldn't have considered trying the shrimp burger but after reading about how amazing it is, I knew I had to try it. There were a lot of shrimp in the regular burger, and I'm not a coleslaw girly but the coleslaw really worked in the burger. It really did not disappoint and now I am salivating just thinking about it.

We went there for the first time and were very pleased with the ambiance and food they have…read more She took a ribeye, I took a salmon on risotto bed. Both were very flavorful. We enjoyed it very much. We will be back

Horrible service. This place has gone so down hill from what they used to be. They tell you it's a…read more30 minute wait and you can get a drink at the bar.... But you can't. Portions are smaller and prices have gone up way past what a restaurant in a grocery store parking lot should be charging: Bathrooms are nasty and waitstaff are rude. So many other places in this vicinity to enjoy I will avoid this place.

I had the shrimp burger it was amazing! They have great crab dip appetizer! The service was great!…read moreThey have a good atmosphere the outside gets an awesome view we even saw dolphin!

The hostess was completely uninterested in her job. We walked in and she didn't greet us or even…read moretalk. So I said "2" - she grabbed 2 menus. I asked if we could be seated outside - she just walked away towards the back so we followed. I think she was trained at Dicks Last Resort ;-) The waitress, on the other hand, was completely the opposite. Nice, attentive and professional. The food was hit or miss. We started with the crab dip. The dip wasn't bad - my husband really liked it. Said it came with toasted bread but it was untoasted white bread. Would have preferred crackers or something other than that. I wouldn't get it again. The flounder sandwich was excellent. Large, tender flounder. Fries were hot, crispy and not greasy. The shrimp melt was underwhelming. The shrimp were cooked well. The toasted hoagie was a plain, untoasted hot dog bun. Maybe they are against toasting?? The view from the back porch was amazing and the breeze was nice on a hot summer night.

We had a 50-minute wait for a two-top, so I assumed the food would be good. Once we got seated, I…read morecouldn't help but notice the mid-century gas station ambiance, bare walls, no sound deadening (it's LOUD), and that several vintage formica-topped tables were empty (due to short staffing?). It was too loud to have a normal conversation. Ambiance = 2. i ordered flounder and my wife got the shrimp burger. She was satisfied with her meal, but it was just OK. Mine was not. The flounder (fried) was soggy and mushy with dark skin underneath. Still, there was little flavor and because for some reason the cook plated the fish on top of the included fries, they were soggy as well. Overall, I got the impression they aren't trying to be anything but a an overpriced mediocre joint in a captive market.

This is one of my favorite places in Carteret county. By far the best breakfast around. Kelly cooks…read morea perfect egg. I do over medium and it is always cooked to perfection. The wait staff Jennifer and Brittany are so sweet and friendly. They always remember what I drink and order. Never an empty glass. Angie at the outside bar makes great drinks and the atmosphere is so fun. Sitting on the covered porch at the outside bar on the beach. You can't get a better location if you tried. They are very dog friendly. Dogs are allowed on the outdoor porch. If I could give them 100 stars I would.

Delicious. This little stop is out of the way but super friendly and tasty!! My meatball sandwich…read morewas huge and so good. The bacon on the burger and the side of onion rings were AMAZING.

The pizza is amazing every time we go! The wings and salad are always good too! Every Friday night…read morewe order!

I've been to QAR several times, for dinner, lunch and drinks. The food never disappoints and the…read moreservers are all friendly, knowledgeable and attentive without being overbearing. Two notable things: no fried foods, including fries, and all their beers on tap are from a local Morehead City brewery called Tight Lines Brewery. They have 8 taps. So there are IPA's, lagers and even a sour if that's your jam. Back to food, the one criticism I have is their potato salad. That doesn't live up to the rest of the place. Try the mahi, Rueben tuna, or Shrimp Mac and cheese. You won't be disappointed.

Stopped in for an appetizer since it was pouring rain outside. Got the hot crab dip and it was…read moredelicious! There is seating out on the deck but unfortunately didn't get to sit out there. There is a waterfront view also and that was nice to see. The restaurant itself isn't huge but the food was good, and it was a nice spot to stop into for a quick bite to eat!

Food was delicious! We got clam chowder and the kalamari for appetizers, and the catch of the day…read more(red snapper with couscous) and the mahi for entrees. Pineapple mojito was *chef's kiss* It is a higher scale restaurant, so it was on the pricier side (both our entrees were in the $40s), but they were really good. Our server was really friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. He made every dish seem like a Michelin star plate. We sat outside right on the water. Highly recommend. It was gorgeous, and we saw dolphins.

I came back for their Bloody Mary, and we ended up staying for lunch. The service was great and the…read moreview is hard to beat. I ate the shrimp bake from the starters menu and it was perfect for lunch and was so tasty. If you go, ask if they're seating in the Sky Bar; they didn't offer and it's amazing up there! A star was taken off for that reason, as well as water on the floor that no one bothered to clean up, and the BM was $19!!!