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Price Code
The price code for Oriental
restaurants reflect 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. 
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The Bean on the Harbor
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 baked goods. 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.
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Brantley's Village Restaurant
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900 Broad St., Oriental
(252) 249-3509
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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.
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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.
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M&M's Cafe
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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 seven days a week. Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday the restaurant is open from 11 AM until; Thursday,
Friday and Saturday, M&M's is open from 7 AM until; and Sunday hours are 8
AM until. Lunch is served from 11 AM to 4 PM and dinner from 4 PM until
closing. On Sundays, a buffet breakfast is served from 8 AM until 1 PM and
lunch is served from 11 AM to 4 PM. Dave can book parties for 30 to 60
people. Call for information.
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Oriental Harbor
Deli & Bistro
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516-C Water St., Oriental
(242) 249-3783
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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.
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Oriental Steamer
Restaurant and Tavern
$$-$$$
401 Broad St., Oriental
(252) 249-3557
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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, and the
Seafood Nirvana is just that. 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.
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Toucan Grill & Fresh
Bar
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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.
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