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Our price code reflects the average price of a dinner for two that includes entrees and nonalcoholic beverages. Obviously, lunch would be less expensive. Prices are subject to change. Unless otherwise noted, all of these establishments accept credit cards. MH 01-12-09

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The Bean on the Harbor
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304 Hodges St.
, Oriental
(252) 249-4918
 

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    The Bean is a quaint coffee shop overlooking Oriental Harbor. It serves a full menu of coffee drinks, frozen drinks, ice cream, bagels, breakfast sandwiches, muffins, Danish and other home baked goods. Free Wi-Fi is available for customers. On Friday and Saturday nights and during special events, The Bean serves wine and ice cold beer. Owner Eric Kindle has also instituted bike rentals. Although closing time is optional (the store is open later in the spring, summer and fall), The Bean is open with hot coffee ready to go at 7 AM, seven days a week. Extended hours are offered to coincide with special events at The Old Theatre, Croakerfest, Spirit of Christmas and New Year's Eve. Check the website for events at The Bean.MH 090508
 
   

The Bean on the Harbor
$
301 Main St., Bayboro
(252) 745-4064

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    The Bean is a brand-new coffee shop that sits across from the Pamlico County Courthouse in Bayboro and a popular stop for teachers, students, lawyers, judges and law enforcement. It serves a full menu of coffee drinks, frozen drinks, ice cream, bagels, breakfast sandwiches, muffins, Danish and other home baked goods. Free Wi-Fi is available for customers. Although closing time is optional (the store may be open later in the spring, summer and fall), The Bean is open with hot coffee ready to go at 7 AM, Monday through Saturday. Check the website for information about local events and events at The Bean.MH 09-09-08
 
   

Brantley's Village Restaurant
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900 Broad St., Oriental
(252) 249-3509

 

    Brantley's Village Restaurant may be one of the most interesting stories in Oriental. The Normans owned this restaurant in 1978 and cooked delicious meals for folks for about 15 years. Now they're back — Brantley Jr., Brantley Sr. and Ms. Sil reopened the family-style restaurant about two years ago and are holding true to their motto: Good food, good price, good service. No alcoholic beverages — this is truly a family restaurant. Among the many reasons to love this restaurant are their special entree nights. On Tuesday night, try all-you-can-eat fried chicken with two vegetables for $7.95. On Friday nights, prepare for some good country cooking with slow-cooked roast beef and a choice of two other meats, which might include barbecue, fried chicken, baked chicken, ham or popcorn shrimp, four or five different vegetables, beets, coleslaw, potato salad, dessert and beverage for $9.95. On Saturday evening, enjoy an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet with shrimp, oysters, flounder, bay scallops, clam strips, deviled crabs and an array of vegetables with drink and dessert for $15.95. Other specials are offered nightly. Be sure to try the homemade soups, all made by Ms. Sil, the matriarch of the restaurant. Ms. Sil also bakes the chocolate, lemon and coconut meringue pies. The restaurant is open year round. Hours are Monday through Thursday 7 AM to 8:30 PM, Friday and Saturday 7 AM until 9 PM. Brantley's has a large banquet room for meetings, parties or family gatherings.MH 08-14-08
 
   

Broad Street Grill
$$-$$$
802 Broad St., Oriental
(252) 249-2707

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    Every town needs a place for great pizza, creative American regional cuisine and more. Broad Street Grill is Oriental's place. Owner Eric Stickrath provides delicious lunches and dinners, specialty pizzas and seasonal fresh-grilled seafood and steaks provide in an upscale yet casual dining atmosphere. Outdoor cafe tables and indoor seating provide comfortable options, and take-out is available. Broad Street Grill is open Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM and on Sunday through Thursday  from 11 AM to 9 PM. Beer and wine are available.MH 08-28-08
 
   

M&M's Cafe
$
205 S. Water St., Oriental
(252) 249-2000

Located near the water, M&M's Cafe offers outside dining. Owner Dave Sargent makes sure you leave sated and happy. M&M's is known for its seafood and steaks but there is a menu with something delicious for everyone. Pastas, rack of lamb, lobster and soft-shell crabs are some of the mouth-watering entrees available. M&M's has specials every night, including a sushi bar on Monday nights and different types of ethnic specials throughout the week. M&M's is open daily for lunch and dinner at 11:30 AM. Breakfast is available from 7 to 10 AM. The restaurant is closed on Tuesdays. Dave can book parties for 30 to 60 people. Call for information.MH 01-12-09
 

   

Oriental Harbor Deli & Bistro
$-$$
516-C Water St., Oriental
(242) 249-3783
 

    Located in the Oriental Harbor Marina complex, the deli offers gorgeous outdoor dining under shady umbrellas overlooking the 120-slip marina. It's open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fresh seafood, juicy steaks and lunch specials make this eatery a favorite of boaters and locals alike. Can't take time to eat? The deli will pack up its freshly cut meats, salads, muffins and meals to go. An inside seating area is perfect on those few inclement days. Wayne Lamm will also cater your party on the deck and arrange entertainment, including spectacular sunsets.MH 01-12-09
 
   

Oriental Steamer Restaurant and Tavern
$$-$$$
401 Broad St., Oriental
(252) 249-3557
 

    One of Oriental's long-time favorite chefs, Chef Jeff Tomczak continues to please his customers with interesting specials and old-time favorites. Many residents still remember the wood stove in the historic brick hardware store where the restaurant is located. The seafood couldn't be fresher. This restaurant is open for dinner nightly and lunch on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. We recommend the pasta dishes and the homemade desserts. A full-service bar and live entertainment in season keep the customers coming back. It's also available for large parties, monthly Rotary meetings and bridge club luncheons.MH 01-12-09
 
   

Toucan Grill & Fresh Bar
$-$$ 
Hodges St.
, Oriental 
(252) 249-1818

 

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    Toucan Grill & Fresh Bar gives diners the option to eat indoors in the spacious and attractively decorated dining room or outside on the deck enjoying the breezes and views of the water. The menu is appropriate for a restaurant located in a fishing village. Seafood dishes offered as either appetizers or entrees include clam chowder, cold shrimp cocktail, crab cakes, fish & chips and fried shrimp. Try the steamed platter with cherrystone clams, mussels, shrimp and a crab claw or a Boatman's Stew, an old fisherman's tradition, cooked in a light broth with potatoes and a variety of fish of the day. The restaurant always serves locally caught shrimp. Those with a yearning for something other than seafood should consider the hot buffalo wings, Black Angus rib eye steaks cut to order, and full and half racks of barbecue ribs. There are specials every night. If you've got room after eating the restaurant's generous portions, consider the variety of homemade desserts, appropriate for the season. Toucan Grill & Fresh Bar has full ABC permits and features special nights, such as men's night (Monday) and ladies' night (Wednesday), with complimentary hors d'oeuvres. Toucan Grill is open daily; call for seasonal hours.MLH 08-20-08
 
   

Village Food Emporium
702 Broad St., Oriental 
(252) 249-3663

 

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    Write up coming soon....MLH 08-20-08
 
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