Restaurants in Elizabeth City
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Best Restaurants
“This is my favorite place to eat; the food is amazing the service is the best and the staff is so friendly. If you haven't tried the food here, you have no idea what you are missing. So, you need to treat yourself and your family at least one time at the In & Out Cafe.”
“The absolute best Thai food I have had in a long time!! Love this place! My favorite is the cashew with chicken and desert mango with sticky rice the best desert ever!”
“Phenomenal event space. They host a variety of events here, most of which are open to the public. Live music, themed events, markets, delicious drink options. Also family and pet friendly 💖”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“I’ve been eating here since they opened up and I keep forgetting to leave a review. The food is great and the staff is awesome! Very friendly, short wait a great food. I’ve tried everything on the menu and I don’t think I can pick my favorite. Maybe the cocida papas locas. I will keep coming back as long as they don’t change anything.”
“Fresh, Fresh, Fresh! I just stopped for a late lunch and ordered the Heirloom tomato and steak salad weekly special. Everything including basil, buratta and the local heirloom tomatoes were so flavorful and the steak was perfectly cooked. The chimichurri was the perfect combination to this seasonal salad. It’s so nice to enjoy such amazing food right here in Downtown Elizabeth City where I live-Hoppin John’s is always the greatest place for southern food and hospitality!! Don’t miss our amazing food and drink scene in Elizabeth City!”
Restaurants with Delivery
“This is my favorite place to eat; the food is amazing the service is the best and the staff is so friendly. If you haven't tried the food here, you have no idea what you are missing. So, you need to treat yourself and your family at least one time at the In & Out Cafe.”
“This place is a hidden gem and has come a long way since my first visit. You can definitely see the difference with the new team—they genuinely care, and it shows in the service and overall experience. The food is really good; some of my favorites are the Bold & Tangy Burger, Bourbon Street Pasta, and the Roast Beef Cheddar Melt. Shout out to the owners as well—I’ve seen them step in and help when needed, which says a lot. Overall, I highly recommend this place.”
“No frills Japanese restaurant that I have been completely & truly enjoying since BEFORE 9/11.
The ambience has never changed & I take great comfort in walking in and ordering the steaming miso soup, a side salad, tempura veggies & my most favored dish. It's akin to visiting an old friend you haven't seen in awhile, and you pick up right where you left off!
Service is very prompt, courteous and always helpful if you're interested in trying a dish or side you've never tasted before.
All emphasis is on the cuisine(succulent, & truly authentic) and the ever stellar service. No matter if I sit at the sushi bar, dine in, or take out, the food is always what I seem to need & ever delectable!”
“My wife and I just had our Valentines dinner tonight and the food and staff were outstanding as usual. you all were so busy and still capt, attentive to every table and guest in your restaurant. such an outstanding restaurant highly recommend. thank you all for a great night.”
“Just had lunch with a friend a Elizabeth City Pizza Co. We each ordered a different 10 inch pizza and shared a great taste and relaxing time at lunch. Now it is back to work for one of us. LOL”
“Highly recommend. The service and drinks were amazing. Best charcuterie board I have had at a restaurant.”
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“After countless bad experiences at this location we had the best experience possible tonight! Our server Desarae(I know I got the spelling wrong) was the best server we have ever had here! She was very attentive to all of our needs despite being packed on a Friday night , she checked in on us more than once and made sure all of our food was correct. The other servers should take plenty of notes from her because she changed our whole opinion on this location and would come back as long as she’s our server. If you haven’t already she definitely deserves a raise!”
“We went in last night we both had the mahi curry special 10/10 Jessie was our waitress she was 10/10 too Wish that specials was a normal menu item we would eat there once a week”
“This pizza was amazing, so good and delicious. I loved this pizza.”
“This place is a hidden gem and has come a long way since my first visit. You can definitely see the difference with the new team—they genuinely care, and it shows in the service and overall experience. The food is really good; some of my favorites are the Bold & Tangy Burger, Bourbon Street Pasta, and the Roast Beef Cheddar Melt. Shout out to the owners as well—I’ve seen them step in and help when needed, which says a lot. Overall, I highly recommend this place.”
Takeout Restaurants
“Fresh, Fresh, Fresh! I just stopped for a late lunch and ordered the Heirloom tomato and steak salad weekly special. Everything including basil, buratta and the local heirloom tomatoes were so flavorful and the steak was perfectly cooked. The chimichurri was the perfect combination to this seasonal salad. It’s so nice to enjoy such amazing food right here in Downtown Elizabeth City where I live-Hoppin John’s is always the greatest place for southern food and hospitality!! Don’t miss our amazing food and drink scene in Elizabeth City!”
“walked in with 8 people after a graduation for lunch. met at the door by the owner with a big smile and warm welcome. All eight meals were delicious..huge servings..and great service..cannot go wrong with any order..owner recommends the salmon stuffed with crabmeat and it was delicious!! definitely 5 stars”
“We have been several times now, and the food and service are 5 star quality. We mostly get breakfast food, and of all it the pancakes and waffles seem to be the favorite with our group. The staff are fast and efficient but still very friendly. We will be back as often as possible.”
“My husband & I have been traveling to Elizabeth city mon-fri for 13weeks for work. We have eaten at City grille every single week we have been down there. We have loved most of the food we have tried. Some of my favorites would have to be the Ham, turkey, bacon club sandwich , the city grille burger, the slaw, fried okra & Mac n chz & the carrot cake is the best I've ever had. My husband doesn't even like carrot cake & he loves it. We usually do take out but the staff has been absolutely amazing. So nice, thoughtful, & accommodating.”
“I highly recommend Andy's Pancake & Steakhouse! If you haven't eaten here yet, you are truly missing out on both the food and the service. I had the Sausage Dandy Omelette (sausage, bell peppers, and onions), and it was cooked to perfection. The French toast was also absolutely delicious—it soaked up the syrup perfectly and was just "melt-in-your-mouth" good. The service was fantastic; the staff is so friendly and attentive. I was checked on constantly and never had a moment where I wasn't able to enjoy my coffee or tea. The atmosphere is calm and wonderfully old-fashioned—it reminds me of "yesterday" in the best way possible. A 5-star experience all around!”
“No frills Japanese restaurant that I have been completely & truly enjoying since BEFORE 9/11.
The ambience has never changed & I take great comfort in walking in and ordering the steaming miso soup, a side salad, tempura veggies & my most favored dish. It's akin to visiting an old friend you haven't seen in awhile, and you pick up right where you left off!
Service is very prompt, courteous and always helpful if you're interested in trying a dish or side you've never tasted before.
All emphasis is on the cuisine(succulent, & truly authentic) and the ever stellar service. No matter if I sit at the sushi bar, dine in, or take out, the food is always what I seem to need & ever delectable!”
“My wife and I just had our Valentines dinner tonight and the food and staff were outstanding as usual. you all were so busy and still capt, attentive to every table and guest in your restaurant. such an outstanding restaurant highly recommend. thank you all for a great night.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“I’ve been eating here since they opened up and I keep forgetting to leave a review. The food is great and the staff is awesome! Very friendly, short wait a great food. I’ve tried everything on the menu and I don’t think I can pick my favorite. Maybe the cocida papas locas. I will keep coming back as long as they don’t change anything.”
“Oh my God! If I could give this ice cream shop all the stars, I certainly would.
My daughter and I stopped by during this heatwave, unknowing what to expect... and friends!! Fresh, delicious, homemade happiness in a cup is all I say!
Tamara, thank you for your kindness and patience! She is a complete gem!
Get use to seeing us because we will be back, and we are bringing friends along!”
“After seeing some bad reviews I figured I see for my self. With other places in town not good at all I was very hopeful this place was good. It did not disappoint. We ordered multiple different things and they all were perfect. Placing the order over the phone was easy. Check out was done by I assume the owners child but she was super pleasant and knowledgeable.”
“If you haven't been ...YOU NEED TO
If you're in the area and hungry...YOU NEED TO
Hell it doesn't matter...YOU NEED TO!!
EITHER location im so in love with this place!! Best pulled everything...I make it mandatory if im close enough to stay in the area until I can get there again..
No matter what ...YOU NEED TO!!!🤣😜”
“Incredible food, top-notch service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Every bite is amazing. Highly recommend this restaurant for anyone who loves great food and great people.”
“This restaurant is the best in Elizabeth City hands down. Keep doing what you are doing we dine here when we are in town from NJ. The staff seem happy and friendly. The food is absolutely delicious.”
Cheap Eats
“I love going to my local starbucks for my regular but everything makes it so much better, the atmosphere, the food and drinks, and the staff there are always respectful and on point every time i go in for my coffee, amber absolutely kills it when i see her behind the counter and makes my experience and day 100% better”
“Delicious food,as always! Definitely well organized, clean location. The menu shows the high quality of their savory flavors. My friends,as you know,I love food, & conditioning exercise ,of course, with proper rest. Remember that Survival Skills are certainly essential. Great diet,it's extremely important ,to remain nicely strong & healthy. If all parts of the Survival Skills process are good to go,your health continues to improve....”
“walked in with 8 people after a graduation for lunch. met at the door by the owner with a big smile and warm welcome. All eight meals were delicious..huge servings..and great service..cannot go wrong with any order..owner recommends the salmon stuffed with crabmeat and it was delicious!! definitely 5 stars”
“We have been several times now, and the food and service are 5 star quality. We mostly get breakfast food, and of all it the pancakes and waffles seem to be the favorite with our group. The staff are fast and efficient but still very friendly. We will be back as often as possible.”
“It is a down-home place with no frills but excellent breakfast at a cheap price. Think of it as a brick and mortar dinner.”
“Order two full sheet pizzas for a birthday party. They were amazing and everyone raved about how good they tasted. Will definitely be ordering more pizza in the future”
“After Sunday service we stopped in at Royal Buffet and sat down to eat. This buffet had many selections of foods and after a great meal they also had dessert even ice cream. I definitely recommend this restaurant to any body who's in the neighborhood.”
Latest Reviews
“We have been several times now, and the food and service are 5 star quality. We mostly get breakfast food, and of all it the pancakes and waffles seem to be the favorite with our group. The staff are fast and efficient but still very friendly. We will be back as often as possible.”
“Been living here since 2010.The BEST food in Hertford to date. Great customer service. When placing orders over the phone, they never rush and make you feel as if youre family. All fresh food, hand made to order and from scratch. No frozen or false adverisement, as has been the case in this area. By far surpasses expectation. 10/10 with every single menu item ordered. In fact, it is now my goal to try every single item on the menu across the board! Im not done with one day's items without thinking about what I'll order the next time. You MUST go to Bout Thyme Kitchen and Bakery!”
“This is my favorite place to eat; the food is amazing the service is the best and the staff is so friendly. If you haven't tried the food here, you have no idea what you are missing. So, you need to treat yourself and your family at least one time at the In & Out Cafe.”
“You can’t deny the food is good here. I’ve walked-in and order here 4 separate times and I can’t deny the food is amazing the sides can use more seasoning. The cornbread taste more like gingerbread unless the host mixed the breads up. The wait time for the fried chicken is very long but once you get it - it will be hot out the grease. Everyone is so nice and helpful!”
Most Popular Restaurants
“My sister and I enjoyed a delicious dinner tonight and everything was perfect. Our server, Julianne, is without a doubt one of the friendliest servers we have ever had at any restaurant. She was very courteous and attentive. Jaylen kept the salad bar completely filled with fresh foods. He seems to be a very happy worker and is also very friendly. Keep up the good job, Ruby Tuesday's! We look forward to our next visit with you.”
“Tonight my father ordered food on an online order around 5:46pm we got to the building to pick up the food just past 6pm. Me & my son waited outside in the car since I am 35 weeks pregnant & my son is autistic. My father went into the building to pick up the food. We did NOT receive our food until 6:41pm. I understand dinner rush & I understand & know how long it takes to cook food to order as I used to work at 2 different fast food establishments as a cashier & a manager. This is absolutely unacceptable! 😤”
“Enjoyed having them prepare our dinner after a frustrating day at work. 1st time visitors here that always wanted to try Bojangles. Prices were favorable. We'll be back. We got the 12 piece family meal. Biscuits are delicious and recommended. Chicken had a crunchy tasty coating. It does have a little spice but flavorful. Dirty rice was a little dry so we added some gravy to it and that helped. Nothing special about the mashed potatoes and gravy. Pinto beans were a bit salty but edible. The 1/2 gallon sweet tea was delightful. But again those biscuits were awesome! Not much of a friendly customer service at the drive thru. Everything came in a box that is sturdy (loved that). Not a paper or a plastic bag that breaks. When the lady was handing me the box she didn't wait till I had it and it almost dropped to the ground. No motion of help, just a look. I quickly grabbed it with both hands. Then the window shut. Whatever happened to good customer service at fast food places?”
“My husband & I have been traveling to Elizabeth city mon-fri for 13weeks for work. We have eaten at City grille every single week we have been down there. We have loved most of the food we have tried. Some of my favorites would have to be the Ham, turkey, bacon club sandwich , the city grille burger, the slaw, fried okra & Mac n chz & the carrot cake is the best I've ever had. My husband doesn't even like carrot cake & he loves it. We usually do take out but the staff has been absolutely amazing. So nice, thoughtful, & accommodating.”
“I highly recommend Andy's Pancake & Steakhouse! If you haven't eaten here yet, you are truly missing out on both the food and the service. I had the Sausage Dandy Omelette (sausage, bell peppers, and onions), and it was cooked to perfection. The French toast was also absolutely delicious—it soaked up the syrup perfectly and was just "melt-in-your-mouth" good. The service was fantastic; the staff is so friendly and attentive. I was checked on constantly and never had a moment where I wasn't able to enjoy my coffee or tea. The atmosphere is calm and wonderfully old-fashioned—it reminds me of "yesterday" in the best way possible. A 5-star experience all around!”
“If you haven't been ...YOU NEED TO
If you're in the area and hungry...YOU NEED TO
Hell it doesn't matter...YOU NEED TO!!
EITHER location im so in love with this place!! Best pulled everything...I make it mandatory if im close enough to stay in the area until I can get there again..
No matter what ...YOU NEED TO!!!🤣😜”
New Restaurants
“Wildflower hosted my nephew’s repass yesterday and I was very appreciative. The food was excellent! The green beans, mashed potatoes, veggie tray and more were amazing. The staff was courteous & very accommodating. They did a great job setting everything up. I will definitely be back❤️”
“I see a bunch of negative reviews on here and I just dont get it. Any time I go in and I go in often, the staff is always friendly. There are times when there are a lot of customers and the staff is just trying to get their job done. So people will complain that the staff is not friendly when they are just trying to get thru the rush of customers and then people will complain that the staff is too slow because they are trying to be friendly and greet each customer. I would highly recommend this Wawa. From everything I have seen they are doing a great job and I think the staff has been doing a tremendous job!! Keep up the good work”
“My name is Terkia Frederick. I work at Brookdale of Elizabeth City. I took my Residents to which which on 9/17/2025. The staff were friendly and very attentive. We enjoyed it, the food was great and the restaurant was very clean. Special shoutout to Anna, thank you for your a service and making us feel welcome. My residents had a blast and we will be coming back.”
“We were on a road trip passing through and stopped at this bojangles. Fast , fresh food. But the reason I am writing this review is to applaud the customer service we received. We pulled off so fast to get back on the road and completely forgot our order of boberry biscuits. Once we realized we were already too far so I decided to call to see what we could do and because we were not physically there they could not issue a refund but once I told them where we were heading the person I spoke with not only told me there was a bojangles in that area but went a step further and called that location to let them know we will stop to pick up the boberry’s there! Not only was this great customer service but humanity being restored it’s the small gesture that made this experience one I will never forget. Thank you so much for caring about your customers and proving that there are people who do still care about providing quality service!”
“Dont understand why this dunkin is lower than the one in town. This is the only one I hit in Elizabeth City now, because of the friendly attitude and customer service. I walked in to ehringhaus and was told I couldn't use my app, I couldn't customize. Guy seemed miserable to be in his job, then the other lady said she didnt even know how to use the register. So, overall I will only go to this one.”
“Visiting from Michigan..This spot was super clean and well-kept, which I really appreciated. The customer service was quick and efficient, and everyone I interacted with was friendly. I also noticed the manager was really hands-on, making sure everything was up to date and running smoothly. You can tell they care about the place and the customers. Overall, a really positive experience.. especially after a long drive 🤣”
“highly recommend!! food is scrumptious”