''Moved to the Crystal Coast about 3 years ago and for whatever reason never checked our Rucker John's. I did however hear that the food was great. So I thought it would be a great place to take my brother and his wife when they came to town. Our party of four all ordered different meals and nothing about it was special, more the same old prepackaged stuff you can get anywhere. I wouldn't waste your time on a ''special'' night out but might be a good place for a quick lunch....''

''My wife and I have enjoyed Kathryn's since it first opened. We vacation every year in Emerald Isle and have always had an outstanding dining experience -- from the appetizers, entrees, deserts, and of course the martinis! As a resort restaurant, it offers the same quality and dining experience as some of the finer restaurants in the Philadelphia area. It is a ''must do'' on our list while vacationing. Ken, the owner, always makes us feel welcome and though busy, takes time to say ''hi''. Th...''

''When first entering you will find the decor pleasant and the environment friendly. We were placed in extremely close proximity to other diners (close enough to hear their conversations.) We were told about a grouper special with bur blanc sauce over asparagus that sounded amazing, so my wife and I ordered it. The two plates (bowl type things) arrived large enough to feed two per plate. The fish was overcooked and the sauce was separating. It was served on 2 spears of asparagus and nothing had ta...''