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February 23, 2020 by Ron Wen Leave a Comment

Travel: Boiler Room Oyster Bar in Kinston, An Updated Take on the Classic Seafood Restaurant

Alleyway leading to the Boiler Room in Kinston - nctriangledining.com — Alleyway leading to the Boiler Room in Kinston – nctriangledining.com

So I have to confess, I’ve never watched an episode of Vivian Howard’s A Chef’s Life series on PBS. But given I live in North Carolina, I had certainly heard about the Chef and the Farmer out in Kinston years ago and the wonderful gourmet eats it served. So eventually I got curious to see what Chef Vivian was doing in the kitchen given all her appearances in Raleigh so I took a trip out east to check out her more casual restaurant, the Boiler Room. And I have to say that while it may not have as much acclaim as the Chef and the Farmer, it’s worth the drive. Chef Vivian definitely has got some skills in the kitchen and hospitality side of things based upon my short visit to Kinston.

Downtown Kinston - nctriangledining.com — Downtown Kinston – nctriangledining.com

If you’re headed out to Kinston, understand that it’s a very small town of a bit over twenty thousand people and North Street is a main thoroughfare. Both Mother Earth Brewing and the Boiler Room sit on this street and I found that a lot of customers at one, hang out at the other. Oddly enough, Boiler Room is located down a hidden alley that looks a bit dark and wary. There’s a lit neon sign at the far end of the alleyway and the Boiler Room sits behind a nondescript doorway, part way down.

Dining room at the Boiler Room in Kinston - nctriangledining.com — Dining room at the Boiler Room in Kinston – nctriangledining.com

Inside Boiler Room, you’ll be met in front by a hostess kiosk and small bar. In the main dining room, you’ll find the main oyster bar and retro tables lining the perimeter of the space. The leatherette and chrome seats smack of the 70’s and the washed wood planking on the walls gives it all a nautical feel. It’s a simple and comfortable space that’s nicely decorated if not memorable. I grab a seat at the busy front bar since I’ll be dining solo tonight.

Cocktail time at the Boiler Room in Kinston - nctriangledining.com — Cocktail time at the Boiler Room in Kinston – nctriangledining.com

I order up a delicious cocktail mixed with a swirl of honey and start perusing the laminated menu. It’s short and while offering quite a bit of seafood, has some other basics on the beef and chicken side of things. But I’m still having problems choosing my order, it all looks so good! Inside, the dining room is filling up even at 5:30pm. It’s a mixed and more mature crowd of foodies in the know. I put in an order for some Oysters Boiler-feller, the blueberry barbeque chicken sandwich and a side of poutine. How can you go wrong with potatoes and gravy?

Menu at the Boiler Room in Kinston - nctriangledining.com — Menu at the Boiler Room in Kinston – nctriangledining.com

Oysters Boilerfeller at the Boiler Room in Kinston - nctriangledining.com — Oysters Boilerfeller at the Boiler Room in Kinston – nctriangledining.com

Given how busy it is on a Friday night, it takes a bit of time for my food to arrive but the oysters Boiler-feller look spectacular! Three oysters perfectly browned with fondue cheese, collards-bacon and tomato topped off with some parmesan cheese. I eagerly work through all three which are some of the best baked oysters I’ve tried! A delicious, savory seafood treat with a lot of umami from the cheese and bacon, an excellent start.

Poutine at the Boiler Room in Kinston - nctriangledining.com — Poutine at the Boiler Room in Kinston – nctriangledining.com

Blueberry barbeque chicken sandwich at the Boiler Room in Kinston - nctriangledining.com — Blueberry barbeque chicken sandwich at the Boiler Room in Kinston – nctriangledining.com

Next up are my poutine fries and barbeque chicken sandwich and both look great! The poutine is PHENOMENAL, a deep, beef gravy slathered over crisp fries and what’s that I see? Chunks of pork shoulder mixed in?! Wow. You could make a meal out of this side but if not, it’s certainly worth sharing. The blueberry barbeque chicken sandwich is another stunner. Grilled brioche bun covering a chicken breast, gouda and what looks to be at least four slices of perfectly crisp bacon. Even with all this savory on a bun, the blueberry sauce and taste stands out making for a meaty, fruity mouthful. While chicken sandwiches can often be boring, not at the Boiler Room. I’ve even heard that when blueberries are in season, they use local berries to dress up the bird.

Oyster bar at the Boiler Room in Kinston - nctriangledining.com — Oyster bar at the Boiler Room in Kinston – nctriangledining.com

Given the bar service, it’s a great experience even with a busy bartender. And the bar is quite lively, I strike up a conversation with my seat-neighbor who had also been seated next to me at Mother Earth Brewery. Let’s just say that Kinston is a small town and I’m guessing that most people end up at the same places. But color me impressed with Chef Vivian’s Boiler Room. While it may not have the same acclaim as the Chef and Farmer, I loved the casual atmosphere and stellar, flavorful food. And I have to say that the lower price points just makes her food that more accessible. My dining experience at the Boiler Room was awesome which has piqued my curiosity about the Chef and the Farmer but let’s save that story for another day…

Boiler Room Oyster Bar

108B W North Street

Kinston, NC 28501

252.208.2433 ext. 2

Location on Google maps

February 19, 2020 by Ron Wen

Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls, Raleigh – A Taste of New England Seafood in North Carolina

Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com — Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

As a former, native New Englander, I can take my lobster rolls pretty seriously. And I certainly took them for granted when I lived up north. After living in San Francisco and then North Carolina over the past 20+ years, I came to realize that they were pretty much a regional delicacy given I rarely saw them served elsewhere. But time changes everything, thankfully! With Cousins Maine Lobster first opening up a food truck and then a stall at the Morgan Street Food Hall, some of my cravings were satiated. And now add one more lobster specialist to the mix, Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls!

Order counter at Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com — Order counter at Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

Dining room at Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com — Dining room at Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

Located in the older area of North Hills near the Renaissance Hotel, Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls (MFLR) sits in a narrow little space on a corner of a building. Lots of plate glass windows and sidewalk seating, it’s all counter order and pretty basic here! And the menu is pretty basic too, offering up a handful of classic New England seafood items: NE and CT lobster rolls (lobster dressed in either mayo or butter), bisque, chowder along with a handful of other sandwiches. Lobster rolls are offered in two sizes, the regular ($16) and Bar Harbor (meat of full lobster, $20). The lobster is flown in twice a week from Maine to make sure it’s as fresh as can be!

CT-style lobster roll at Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com — CT-style lobster roll at Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

Dipping a lobster cheese sandwich into bisque at Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com — Dipping a lobster cheese sandwich into bisque at Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

Over the course of two visits I’ve had a chance to try the loaded Bar Harbor lobster roll, Connecticut-style, lobster bisque and lobster cheese sandwich. The CT style lobster is luscious, rich lobster covered in clarified butter on a toasted side-split hot dog bun. It’s a classic take on a lobster roll and worth the calories! The warm buttery, bun plays off nicely against the lobster. Highly recommend their ooey, gooey cheese sandwich stuffed with lobster pieces and dipping it into some lovely lobster bisque. You can even order lobster on top of your bisque for some extra flava!

Service at Mason’s has been decent but given the counter service, it’s not that complicated. All in all I do like Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls and their seafood here. The lobster here is certainly pretty fresh and what they’re doing is right on par with what you might find up in New England. But let’s face it, the small menu means you really have to be craving lobster to come here. And with a concept similar to Cousins Maine Lobster, you’ve now got another good option to get your lobby on!

Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls

4121 Main at North Hills Street, Suite 100

Raleigh, NC 27609

984.200.1845

Location on Google maps

August 22, 2019 by Ron Wen

St. Roch Fine Oysters and Bar in Raleigh – A Taste of New Orleans Seafood for the Discerning Palate

Front of St. Roch in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com — Front of St. Roch in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

While Raleigh may be a bit land-locked in the center of the state, thankfully great seafood is only a couple of hours away at the coast. And in the past two years we’ve seen the addition of great seafood restaurants like Saint James out in Durham along with Cortez Seafood in Raleigh. One restaurant that had slipped past my food radar screen was St. Roch (pronounced “saint rock”) out on Wilmington Street. It’s funny because I never ate much at this location given the previous tenant (Joule) and that just continued on as it transformed into St. Roch. But eventually I decided it was time to see what this eatery was doing for seafood in the Oak City!

Bar at St. Roch in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com — Bar at St. Roch in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

Interior of St. Roch in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com — Interior of St. Roch in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

The first think you’ll notice about St. Roch is the unique entryway: white tile floor, long, glass display windows to either side that give away its origins as an old men’s clothing store. Out front, St Roch exudes an early 20th century art deco feel but inside, it all gets hip! St. Roch’s dining room is a great looking place with a long bar to the right (perfect for slurping oysters), leather button-tufted booths down the middle and little two-tops to the side. A white metal stamped ceiling and stainless steel lamps hanging overhead give the space a great evening ambiance that’s dark and sultry. Some chalkboard menus behind the bar show off the daily specials along with the raw oysters available.

Oysters on ice at St. Roch in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com — Oysters on ice at St. Roch in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

The staff at St. Roch is young, hip and they know the menu very well. I’d recommend starting with a plate of fresh oysters on the half-shell. Here at St. Roch, they are served with cocktail sauce, mignonette (red wine vinegar-shallots-pepper), jalapenos and fried saltines, yum! Putting a plump bivalve on that saltine with a dollop of cocktail sauce seems like a classic way to go. Take advantage of dollar oyster Tuesday’s if you want to save some money!

Fried oyster poboy at St. Roch in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com — Fried oyster poboy at St. Roch in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

Crab St Roch at St. Roch in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com — Crab St Roch at St. Roch in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

For the rest of the menu, I’ve tried an fried oyster poboy which literally had oysters spilling out of the roll. Perfectly fried plump oysters served with remoulade, lettuce and chives, a great sandwich. The crab St. Roch is a chilled mix of crab, shrimp and egg (seafood dip) served with those fried saltines again. And the fries at St. Roch are excellent, served skin-on with aioli and ketchup.

Fries with aioli at St. Roch in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com — Fries with aioli at St. Roch in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

Brioche beignet at St. Roch Oyster Bar in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com — Brioche beignet at St. Roch Oyster Bar in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

Over the course of several visits at St. Roch, I got the feel the St. Roch has a bunch of regulars here given its innocuous and slightly hidden space. And it’s earned that loyal following by dishing out great seafood prepared as a homage to the Big Easy. While it’s certainly not inexpensive, good seafood rarely is and St. Roch is serving up very good seafood with a touch of New Orleans. Offering up brunch, dinner and now lunch, you’ve got a lot of options to try out this great seafood eatery out on Wilmington Street!

St. Roch Fine Oysters and Bar

223 S Wilmington Street

Raleigh, NC 27601

919.322.0359

St Roch Oyster Bar menu

Location on Google maps

June 11, 2018 by Ron Wen

Media: Cortez Seafood + Cocktail Offering Up Fresh Flavors and Seafood to Raleigh!

While the S. Glenwood neighborhood has always been known for fun bars, lively clubs and friendly pubs, good food was always tougher to find. There are some half-decent options for dining but not as many as you would expect on this popular and busy street. So when I heard that Cortez Seafood + Cocktail was coming to S. Glenwood, I was pretty pumped! Brought to you by the Ibarra family that runs Jose and Sons along with several other Mexican restaurants in the area, Cortez would be taking over the old Helios space next to Solas. And since I live in the neighborhood, I was able to watch its build out over the months. Thankfully, I received and invite from the Ibarra family to preview Cortez Seafood as it was in its final shake-down run before its opening. And it was a great experience, here’s how it all went down!

Ambiance and interior at the Cortez Seafood + Cocktail, Raleigh

Patio at Cortez Seafood in Raleigh - NC Triangle Dining — Patio at Cortez Seafood in Raleigh – NC Triangle Dining

Heading on over to 413 S Glenwood, the first thing you’ll notice is that the patio area at Cortez Seafood has been opened up. Previously a wall of hedges to provide privacy, the lovely patio is now more visible from the street and sidewalk making for a more inviting destination and dining location. The staff at Cortez is decked out in more traditional black slacks and white shirts. I check in at the small hostess kiosk up front and head on over to the bar to wait for friends.

Bar at Cortez Seafood in Raleigh - NC Triangle Dining — Bar at Cortez Seafood in Raleigh – NC Triangle Dining

At the bar I get a chance to scan Cortez Seafood’s menu for the evening. Given it’s a friends and family night, there are no prices and it may not be the official menu for the public opening but it should give you a good idea about their food concept. Raw oysters, seafood salads, some larger plates and sides along with a short selection of wine, beer and cocktails! So you need to be a seafood lover outside of a handful of dishes with meat.

Stylish dining room at Cortez Seafood in Raleigh - NC Triangle Dining — Stylish dining room at Cortez Seafood in Raleigh – NC Triangle Dining

Cortez Seafood seats about 70 people in the dining room and on the patio. The dining room is clean and gives a Mediterranean feel with the turquoise leather bench seating, chamfered table tops and chairs along with speckled floor. It all feels very comfortable, open and stylish, very nicely done on the interior. With about 12 seats at the bar you’ve got some good seating options depending on the weather. My hungry friends show up ( including Kristen, @gadaboutfood) and we’re seated at a 4-top and ready to eat!

Food and menu at the Cortez Seafood + Cocktail, Raleigh

Fresh NC oysters at Cortez Seafood in Raleigh - NC Triangle Dining — Fresh NC oysters at Cortez Seafood in Raleigh – NC Triangle Dining

Poached shrimp w dill at Cortez Seafood in Raleigh - NC Triangle Dining — Poached shrimp w dill at Cortez Seafood in Raleigh – NC Triangle Dining

We start off with a plate of raw NC oysters on ice served with rose mignonette and cocktail sauce. These bivalves are beautifully briny with the pure taste of the ocean. Raleigh’s been on an oyster roll of late, don’t miss these! Our next small plate is the wonderful cold, poached shrimp. These plump shrimp are paired with tzatziki and some dill making for a bright and light bite, loved this fresh starter plate of shrimp. The dill really pops out on the palate and pairs perfectly with the seafood.

Mackerel gazpacho at Cortez Seafood in Raleigh - NC Triangle Dining — Mackerel gazpacho at Cortez Seafood in Raleigh – NC Triangle Dining

Leche de tigre ceviche at Cortez Seafood in Raleigh - NC Triangle Dining — Leche de tigre ceviche at Cortez Seafood in Raleigh – NC Triangle Dining

Yellowtail poke nori at Cortez Seafood - NC Triangle Dining — Yellowtail poke nori at Cortez Seafood – NC Triangle Dining

My friend has ordered up a beautiful mackerel gazpacho that’s full of color and texture. I’ve always been impressed with Chef Oscar’s food at Jose and Sons and I think you’ll see the same great preparation and plating here at Cortez Seafood. And it will be interesting to see what he comes up with, moving into a different category and cuisine of foods! But I have full faith he will dazzle your taste-buds like he usually does. The leche de tigre consists of yellow tail in an aji sauce and mixed with corn nuts, red onion, and avocado. Very creative and a bit creamy. We finish up with a yellowtail poke nori served with crunchy seaweed crackers, yum! All of Cortez’ cold plates are nicely balanced in terms of textures and colors along with taste, of course.

Mexrib sandwich at Cortez Seafood in Raleigh - NC Triangle Dining — Mexrib sandwich at Cortez Seafood in Raleigh – NC Triangle Dining

Seared mackerel with rapini at Cortez Seafood in Raleigh - NC Triangle Dining — Seared mackerel with rapini at Cortez Seafood in Raleigh – NC Triangle Dining

Now it’s on to the warm plates! At the table we’ve got the Mexrib sandwich (rib and pork shoulder patty) served with Carolina gold barbeque sauce and chips, it looks great. My seared mackerel is soft and tender on the tongue with a bit of crispy skin on top. I haven’t eaten a lot of mackerel, it’s usually considered an oily fish but the seared fish here is delicious and plays off nicely against the bright Carolina sunshine sauce. The warm potato salad and charred rapini are huge hits mixed with a bit of salty country ham and love the rapini topped with a soft poached egg.

Warm potato salad at Cortez Seafood - NC Triangle Dining — Warm potato salad at Cortez Seafood – NC Triangle Dining

Charred rapini with country ham at Cortez Seafood - NC Triangle Dining — Charred rapini with country ham at Cortez Seafood – NC Triangle Dining

Over the course of my meal at Cortez Seafood, you’ll notice the homage and tip of the hat to local NC ingredients. Which in my mind says, fresh! And the seafood preparation cuts across a swath of cuisine categories, playing with a lot of different styles and flavors. But all quite delicious.

Creamy creme brulee at Cortez Seafood in Raleigh - NC Triangle Dining — Creamy creme brulee at Cortez Seafood in Raleigh – NC Triangle Dining

We finish off with a dense and creamy creme brulee that’s perfect for a single person or a sharing couple. A really wonderful ending to our meal. The staff at Cortez Seafood is fairly new and working into their roles but they are well-trained and amenable. Again, I have no concerns here given my experience at many meals at Jose and Sons over the years. So a slow round of applause for the new Cortez Seafood + Cocktail! Love the concept, love the food and the great space. And while there may be a bit of menu overlap with what Vidrio is doing across the street, I think you’ll find the experience to be quite different here at this cozy little seafood eatery. Looking forward to my first visit after your official opening!

The Cortez Seafood + Cocktail

413 S. Glenwood Avenue

Raleigh, NC 27601

919.342.8227

Location on Google maps

February 12, 2018 by Ron Wen

Media: Postal Fish Company in Pittsboro for a Swimmingly Good Seafood Meal

Postal Fish Company in Pittsboro - nctriangledining.com — Postal Fish Company in Pittsboro – nctriangledining.com

When it comes to a flourishing food scene, you’ll often find that cool and great new restaurants don’t open up in the usual hot areas. Over time, Durham and Raleigh have become increasingly expensive and as people move further out of the core downtown areas, the restaurants follow. Over the past year or so, I’ve seen this activity accelerate and the Postal Fish Company is one example of that trend! A recent media invite had me driving out to Pittsboro for a wonderful meal and dining experience at this new seafood restaurant on the outskirts of Chapel Hill. And even with the 40 minute ride out, it was definitely worth it. Here’s how this delicious dining experience went down…

Dining room at Postal Fish Company in Pittsboro - nctriangledining.com — Dining room at Postal Fish Company in Pittsboro – nctriangledining.com

Happy bloggers (Linda, Meg, Tara) at Postal Fish Company in Pittsboro - nctriangledining.com — Happy bloggers (Linda, Meg, Tara) at Postal Fish Company in Pittsboro – nctriangledining.com

Heading over to downtown Pittsboro on a Wednesday night, Postal Fish Company is located right off of Hillsboro Street and near City Tap, an old-school beer bar. It was a wet and cold night, Postal Fish Company is well lit up on this quiet street, beckoning like a foodie beacon! Converted from an older post office, you’ll immediately recognize the retro stone facing and ranch-style construction up front. Inside, the space is open and slightly industrial with a polished concrete floor, open faced beams overhead and a bar to the right. The space reminds me a bit of the Piedmont in Durham, a rustic but modern cafe set-up. To the left you’ll find a small kitchen and oyster bar manned by owners James Clark and Bill Hartley. A small group of bloggers are greeted by the two and we’re seated right near the kitchen to catch all the action.

At the oyster bar, Bill and James provide us the back-story to the restaurant. Working together for over 10 years at various restaurants in the Carolinas, Bill and James had worked on this local seafood concept for over four years. Their vision in bringing fresh, under-utilized seafood to the Triangle and being part of the growing food community was finally crystallized in October of 2017 in this converted post office. Both men live nearby in Pittsboro and outside of regular forays to the coast for fresh fish and seafood, spend a lot of time right in the neighborhood! And while they considered opening up in Chapel Hill given their experience at the Carolina Inn, it just made more sense to start their dream right here in downtown Pittsboro. Much of the fresh seafood is cooked at a wood grill in back which must be constantly tended to. And their seasonal menu changes regularly which means that it sometimes must be printed on a daily basis.

Smoked catfish and fried saltines at Postal Fish Company in Pittsboro - nctriangledining.com — Smoked catfish and fried saltines at Postal Fish Company in Pittsboro – nctriangledining.com

Garlic shrimp app at Postal Fish Company in Pittsboro - nctriangledining.com — Garlic shrimp app at Postal Fish Company in Pittsboro – nctriangledining.com

I had been warned to come hungry to this media event and it’s because we were about to be treated to a multi-course meal, highlighting many of the favorites from Postal Fish Company’s menu. Bring on the stretchy pants! Over the course of the next two hours, Bill and James treated the group to an amazing array of seafood dishes. Some highlights for me included a fantastic smoked catfish dip and fried saltines, simple but a wonderful presentation. And their garlic shrimp?! Fantastically pungent garlic highlighting the fresh, sweet meat of Carolina shrimp, loved it.

Fried grits with mushroom chowder at Postal Fish Company in Pittsboro - nctriangledining.com — Fried grits with mushroom chowder at Postal Fish Company in Pittsboro – nctriangledining.com

Scotch oysters at Postal Fish Company in Pittsboro - nctriangledining.com — Scotch oysters at Postal Fish Company in Pittsboro – nctriangledining.com

I’d also highly recommend the Scottish oysters, a play on the Scottish egg! But instead of an egg, Postal Fish Company inserts a soft, plump oyster into a sausage and bread crumb wrap, delicious! The fried grits are served up as lightly browned sticks and alongside “mushroom chowder”, a fun and savory play on fried risotto. We were also able to sample some fresh Sounders oysters, SC mussels in a lemon-thyme cream sauce and Jolthead porgy crudo, wow!

Triggerfish and brussels sprouts at Postal Fish Company in Pittsboro - nctriangledining.com — Triggerfish and brussels sprouts at Postal Fish Company in Pittsboro – nctriangledining.com

Tilefish and brussels sprouts at Postal Fish Company in Pittsboro - nctriangledining.com — Tilefish, pureed parsnips, butternut squash at Postal Fish Company in Pittsboro – nctriangledining.com

Given the seasonal menu and creativity in the kitchen, you may not find exactly the same dishes on the menu if you’re to visit Postal Fish Company but I’m pretty certain you’ll get some variation on the deliciousness we experienced. Our main fish dishes included a triggerfish served over brussels sprouts along with a tilefish dish which was my favorite. The lightly grilled tilefish was served on top of pureed parsnips along with soft butternut squash which brought a wonderful sweetness to the palate. One thing’s for sure, Bill and James know their way around good fish and how to prepare it, properly.

Vanilla-coconut cake at Postal Fish Company in Pittsboro - nctriangledining.com — Vanilla-coconut cake at Postal Fish Company in Pittsboro – nctriangledining.com

And even after this enormous meal, Bill and James wanted to make sure we tried the desserts at Postal Fish Company. We were treated to a chocolate cake with stout frosting along with a fantastic vanilla cake with coconut cream. The vanilla cake is composed of thinner layers of cake stacked with soft, coconut-custard making for a rich and creamy bite! Big thumbs up here, apparently the desserts are baked by James’ wife, Postal Fish Company is truly a family business.

Downtown Pittsboro at night - nctriangledining.com — Downtown Pittsboro at night – nctriangledining.com

As we finished our dinner at Postal Fish Company, we thanked Bill and James for their hospitality and wonderful seafood. The restaurant was quiet on a rainy Wednesday night and I suspect that not everyone knows about this hidden gem of a seafood restaurant out here in Pittsboro. While the food would qualify in my book as upscale seafood, prices at Postal Fish Company are quite reasonable with appetizers in the $7 to $14 range and entrees in the $18 to $25 range. A great dining deal for what you get here! But I am thankful for having such a great restaurant out in Pittsboro. While I may not get out this way that often, Postal Fish Company is a great example of the vibrancy of the local food and restaurant scene. When you’re getting great dining experiences in even the quieter areas of the Triangle, you know that things are going great! So thank you Bill and James, it was a wonderful treat exploring downtown Pittsboro and the fresh seafood at Postal Fish Company!

Travel: Boiler Room Oyster Bar in Kinston, An Updated Take on the Classic Seafood Restaurant