''We ate at Howard's 3 years ago and looked forward to returning on our vacation this year. The quality of the food has really dropped....''

''my sister & I love getting slushies here.They have the best slushies in the world!!!!...''

''The best fudge that I have eatin in a long time...razzles too. I didnt think they made them anymore......''

''I love this place!!!!! me and my family came down on my sisters birthday and the woman who worked here remembered her and wished her a happy birthday!!!!!!!!!!...''

''It's pricey, but so is everything on Ocracoke. Delicious food, and on a cold rainy night in the late fall, there is nothing that will hit the spot any better. I highly recommend it, great food....''

''In June, my fiancee and I took a trip to the OBX. We were staying on Roanoke island, and took a day trip to Ocracoke. Near supper time, we asked a local where there was a good place to eat, since we didn't want to wait until after the long trek back to Roanoke to eat. He recommended the Back Porch, and was immediately (and enthusiastically) agreed with by another person (and fellow tourist) who had eaten there the day before. Everything about the place was wonderful. The setting, the servic...''

''I eat here every trip to Ocracoke. Great food..what else can I say? Friendly staff too...''

''Oh yeah, the burgers ARE the best! Everything is great!...''

''comming back to the flying melon was probibly the best idea in the world it has the best coconut shrimp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...''

''The best place in the world to get away from the world. If the weather is good and you can get outside... shoes off... sun on your back... priceless!...''

''My husband and I dined here while on our honeymoon and had an absolutely delicious meal. The atmosphere and waitstaff were equally impressive. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting or staying on the island!...''

''Everything here is good, esp the wraps!...''

''We stopped there and bought a bagel sandwich and wrap to take to the beach. Both were much better than what we expected. Overall, it's a nice little place to grab a snack....''

''Oh-so-good breakfasts! Don't miss the Pony Island Potatoes (excellent hash browns with sour cream and salsa) and the humongous sausage or bacon with cheese and egg biscuits. It's worth the drive from TN just to start the day at the PIR!...''

''We have been visiting each year and we always look forward to mornings at the coffee shop. Each year we have had some of the best cinnamon rolls ever. Unfortunately this year they have changed them. Please, oh please can you make them the way you used too? We will be back and I hope the old style cinnamon rolls will be too!...''