Waterman's Grill

This place is recommended by locals, but beware. Many of the locals are very friendly, but some really just want you to spend a lot of money in town. The trolley tour driver literally told us to "Enjoy Edenton and spend a lot of money," twice as we were getting off the trolley. I think that's why this place is suggested by people. It's expensive and not good. The staff were very friendly, so that was nice. We were seated in the entry room, which is cold and lacks character. The other room looked like it may have had a better vibe, but I don't know. We shared the bang bang shrimp, which were just okay. Six fried butterfly shrimp drenched in sauce. I got the steamed crab meat and peeled shrimp with cheese potatoes and side salad. The salad was mostly shredded cheese from a bag. The potatoe

No wait, walked in and immediately taken upstairs to our table. Waiteres quickly explained the specials and took our drink orders. She was very professional. Our meal was hot and delicious. We all ordered seafood. Very satisfied with the service, atmosphere, and the meal.

No wonder the locals love this place! In town for a work assignment and had to try it out. Charming atmosphere and great food. Those grouper tacos and the dressing are excellent. Had to take the crème brûlée cheesecake home but it was delicious. Portions are very satisfying. Will be back.

We arrived in Edenton on our 6th day in NC. It surpassed all the superlatives we had heard, and our innkeeper, tour guide, and a local historian all separately recommended Waterman’s for dinner. So there was no doubt where we were going ! It was a Friday night, we had no reservations, but we arrived shortly after they opened at 4:30 and were seated right away at a great table. The service was great, the oysters superb. My crab cake was the best I’ve ever had, my wife enjoyed her broiled flounder immensely. The Gaelic Ale was great. I would recommend Waterman’s wholeheartedly if you’re in the area, we hope to return soon.

This place is still in business probably for the lack of other choices in downtown Edenton, but is no match for the Herring Bone, which is on another level. How sad is to come on a coastal town and be served frozen food. Not to talk about the intestines still dangling out of the shrimps. Sides taste like taken out of the can, and I won’t be surprised if they actually were. Just one choice of draft beer. Everything else comes in a bottle. Service also subpar. A bunch of teenagers will uninterested check on you when they are done texting on their phone. That would be somehow acceptable if you wouldn’t pay a premium like in a fancy restaurant. But you do.