Restaurants near Merritt

“We stopped in today at the suggestion of a friend and was not disappointed! super friendly staff, great value, and the ribs were amazing! My husband had a shrimp burger and wings. Everything was so good! We sat inside, but there was outdoor seating. 10/10 will be back!”

“I’m so pleased to report that all the positive reviews of this place are true!! When I went in, I really didn’t know what I wanted, and the barista was so helpful. She made a London Fog tea latte for me that was just perfect! The atmosphere there is very welcoming. I will definitely be a weekly visitor there!”

“Hands down the best bbq I’ve ever had. The service was excellent and Rick is very engaging and an excellent host. My wife and daughter said the fried chicken was the best they’ve ever had and would agree with them. If you are remotely near Oriental NC be sure to stop in and enjoy a great meal.”

“We have been to Little Italy several times and we have always been impressed with the friendly staff and service. The food has always been hot, fresh, and always made to order. We don’t really eat out often, but this one has definitely been on repeat! Stop by and check them out and be sure to try the steak and cheese sub!”

“Conveniently located on the main road in Oriental, NC, this restaurant offers good wraps and sandwiches. Prices are very fair. While they recently expanded and remodeled the interior, it looks cheaply done by the owners, not a professional carpenter.”

“Great little coffee shop right by the water.Handicap lift for Mom was AWESOME ?Caught then right before close and the young man was very kind, courteous and accommodating despite the time. Will be back anytime we are in the area!Great mochaWheelchair accessibility: Lift”

“We absolutely love coming here. Barry is so funny and we always leave laughing. We have never been disappointed by any of the food we have ordered here. The wings are huge and flavorful. And we have had several different types of the subs. And they are ”

“A great place for local craft brews, relaxed atmosphere. Small bar inside, a couple of tables for small groups. Front porch has rocking chairs and a two tables to watch the slow pace of Oriental go by. Out back, there are several picnic tables and chairs available to enjoy live music on Friday and Saturday. Enjoy the laid back atmosphere, cold beer and good company.”

“I believe they have the best chili dog in Pamlico County! Friendly and timely service for made to order hotdogs and burgers. Just need to add French fries to the menu.”

“Called in for a Downeast Burger on the way to the river. Order was ready when they said it would be. Window attendant was prompt and friendly. The burger was outstanding. Not one to eat with your hand, you will need a plate and a few napkins. I will be doing this again!!”

“Outdoor venue for the Silos restaurant with local musiciansParking: Restaurant parking fills up on busy nights but more parking is available across the road after business hours.”

“This is a brand new business that serves energizing teas, and meal replacement shakes. They have cool names of their teas, and the drinks are amazingly delicious!! Amy is awesome and so friendly. This is a small, family-owned business, in an oh-so-cute shop!! Come support a new , local business.”

“We had a wonderful lunch here today after watching the sailboat races with friends. Had some delicious local beers on draft (blonde and an IPA) and our food was on point! Best ranch and Reuben I’ve had in a LONG time!! We will definitely be back to enjoy next time we’re in Oriental. Service was attentive and friendly and the atmosphere was very chill and spacious. We loved our visit!”

“I always like the walnut/cranberry chicken salad. I bought a light pick me up kids meal, cheese burger and corn nuggets. It was a good meal but the corn nuggets, they were so fresh and delicious. Tasted like my grandmother's, with that homemade goodness.Kid-friendliness: Children menu, child friendly atmosphere.Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access, street level doorways”

“Way out of the way, limited menu with ok food. We ordered the daily special Tuna Steak over salad and a Fried Fish Sandwich with Onion Rings. The tuna and salad were delicious but the fish and onion rings were very salty. It’s kind of hard to tell if they have servers or not. You order at the counter and they bring your food to your table. We were never visited again but the tables outside seemed to get service. I think they are still figuring out the business and may get better over time. It’s a long drive, so we probably won’t try it again for a while.”

“Had a meeting there over lunch. The food was great and they let us stay as long as we needed to finish our work. Great folks.Dietary restrictions: They try to make some things gluten free for folks who need it, but it seems an unfamiliar concept to some of the staff.”

“First time for Chinese food since I moved here, and I was definitely not disappointed. The food was fantastic. The restaurant was clean and the service was the best. Love this place.”

“Outstanding service. Very clean and 100% rating from the health dept. Obviously they care a lot about this place. T he sandwich artists that were there were very nice and friendly. I got the #4 Italian sub. All the ingredients were fresh and I didn't have to go digging through the sandwich to remove stems and cores from the yellow peppers which I am very grateful for.(and is a first for me) Keep up the great work.”

“The lobster roll with potato salad was so delicious. I loved the chocolate pie, it was just heavenly. I sat on the screened in eating area. It was lovely seeing the beautiful sailboats. Our waitress was so sweet. I can’t wait to go back! After eating we walked down to the dock and admired paradise.Parking: Plenty of parking. I believe it had two areas for parking. It was very clean with gravel parking.Kid-friendliness: It is a very easy going place. I would take my daughter. I’m sure she would love it too!”

“The only place I have found GF fried seafood on the menu. The shrimp, scallops, and oysters were fried to perfection with a light tasty GF batter.Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free fried options are rare, they pulled it off perfectly. Thanks!!”

“McDonald's breakfast is a guilty pleasure my way to school or while on vacation.I always get the same thing. Two sausage biscuits and a senior coffee with 4 cream.The coffee is definitely the best part.My grandson loves the fries.”

“I’m here from out of town only been to this location a few time but never been disappointed, the staff was very nice to me and my friends and the food was made fresh for me! I don’t mind the wait at all for hot food!”