The Trading Post; Southern Food & Spirits

Overall, this place was great. The food was excellent, and the drinks were solid—though a bit overpriced, with cocktails running around $13, which felt steep. We started with the fried crab balls, and they were absolutely delicious. For our mains, we ordered the fried green tomato BLT and the blackened chicken Alfredo, and both dishes were fantastic. Our waitress was wonderful as well. I’d definitely recommend this restaurant to others.

Stopped here on our way home from a great week at Indian Beach. They have a really good breakfast. I had the Southern Eggs Benedict. Probably will be back next year.

I honestly question some of the rave reviews here. We came for breakfast, and while the Southerner omelette seemed to be the most popular item, it was already sold out by 9 AM — which feels way too early for them to run out of their signature dish. The coffee was terrible, and the service was just so-so. Nothing about the experience would make me want to return.

Great menu. Great kid's options, as well. The food was awesome. The eggs were cooked exactly the way I liked them, and may have been my favorite part of the meal! This was a neat, pleasant little spot to start the day. The wait wasn't terrible, either. I'd revisit it. I'd also recommend it!

We should have turned around and left as soon as we arrived. With the current restaurant rating of 92.5. First time eating there and will be the last. Ordered Brussel sprouts appetizer and hushpuppies. The only thing that was decent was the hushpuppies. The Brussels were cremated. My son ordered kids shrimp - horrible. I ordered shrimp and grits. Supposed the be award winning but weren’t any award in my eyes. What really pissed me off was a couple came in and was seated by the hostess who played on her phone the whole time we where there. They were given a menu but no one came to take their drink order they sat there and then finally got up and left. There were only two couples in the restaurant. The service was slow, food horrible and will never be back. Avoid when in Emerald Isle, NC