Reviews for Talk Of The Town in Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Went to the talk of the town for the first time on 11-5-22 with three other couples to celebrate 3 birthdays (brought in a... cake). Most of us traveled from SC. The food was good and reasonably priced and the staff was also great. The staff broughtout the cake and then sliced it for us. When we got our bill they charged each couple 2.00 for slicing the cake. I in the passhave taken cakes to many different restaurants and was never charge for cutting a cake. 8.00 total for cutting the cake. Don'tgo there if you are planning on bring a cake Read more
We just moved here - a few friends said to try this place - so we did ???? the food was amazing !! Staff and owners are so warm... and inviting - the music (guitar) was a great addition to the meal We will be back! Prego Read more
When this restaurant first opened, we tried their take-out during the pandemic, and it was pretty good. We visited a couple of... times after that and the food was good, the prices were good and there was a "welcoming" atmosphere. We never liked the namefor an Italian restaurant though. Seems there could be a million names that scream Italian so why this, unless wanting theoption to change to something else. The last few times we visited was different. The ambiance is not really Italian. I'd liketo hear Italian music played "softly" in the background, not pop or rock music. The last time there was a jazz guitarist, andhe was ok. The wait staff and the service has been spotty, one good, two meh. The food has been off as well. The Calamariappetizer had no seasoning at all. I had to salt it to get some flavor. The main courses were just ok. I didn't finish or takethe left overs home. And the welcoming atmosphere is gone. Instead of someone with a smile greeting us, we had to wait in thelobby to be seated. A burly man seated us, but he was gone when we left. The first couple of times we were thanked for visitingon our way out. This last couple of times, no one was there to greet us or thank us for visiting while we were leaving. I'dlike to see a change to a more authentic Italian restaurant, a little better service, return to a warm atmosphere, soft music, maybe a new chef or recipes are needed, and a warm Matre de welcoming visitors. I'll give it another try but if it's the sameas the last 3 visits, I'll dine elsewhere. Read more
The best dinner me and the family had in the Sunset Beach area. Giant delicious portions and great staff. You walk in and feel... welcomed and you leave satisfied like you were at moms house. Highly recommend! Read more
My husband and I had been searching for good Italian food for awhile, after moving down here from MA. We have loved this place... since discovering it a few months ago. Authentic Italian cuisine, made with the freshest ingredients. The staff are friendlyand attentive. The portions are plentiful and the prices are reasonable. Couldn?t like this place more! Read more
Highly recommend! We tried the ultimate sampler and it was amazing could of ordered two of those and been completely satisfied.... Won't go wrong with the steak or the pork pasta! Read more
I had a special appetizer called Mango Tango as a meal. Fresh Shrimp and calamari cooked to perfection with a side of marinara.... Very tender and tasty. My wife got the Lasagna and she liked it but didn't like the Italian sausage in it. I thought that ittasted great with the sausage. The salads were very fresh and the wait staff friendly and attentive. Read more
We found it's not worth traveling to So. Carolina to go to some Italian restaurant (Ducati's, Olive Garden, Benitos) when we... have good Italian food near us in NC. The food is very good, great lasagna, daily specials, they will bend on certain things asfar as pasta or sauces to your wants and the wait staff are all terrific, Doug is very good and personable...I would definitelyrecommend them Read more