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Bright, festive restaurant dining room with patterned tin ceilings, hanging pendant lights, bookshelves, and Christmas decorations.

Memorable meals await.

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just looking for a delicious meal, we have the perfect table for you. Text us your name, party size, and time, and we'll confirm.

Memorable meals await.

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Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just looking for a delicious meal, we have the perfect table for you. Text us your name, party size, and time, and we'll confirm.

Dessert platter with whipped cream-topped brownies and strawberry cream pastries
Dessert platter with whipped cream-topped brownies and strawberry cream pastries
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Elegant brick-walled interior with fireplace, floral arrangements, candles, mirrors, and decorated display tables.
Elegant brick-walled interior with fireplace, floral arrangements, candles, mirrors, and decorated display tables.
Elegant restaurant dining room with set tables, wooden chairs, exposed brick walls, and ornate gold chandeliers
Elegant restaurant dining room with set tables, wooden chairs, exposed brick walls, and ornate gold chandeliers
Assorted dessert platter with whipped cream-topped brownies, strawberry cream pastries, and drizzled bite-sized sweets.
Assorted dessert platter with whipped cream-topped brownies, strawberry cream pastries, and drizzled bite-sized sweets.
Charcuterie platter with assorted cheeses, cured meats, dill-topped appetizers, dipping sauce, herbs, and microgreens
Charcuterie platter with assorted cheeses, cured meats, dill-topped appetizers, dipping sauce, herbs, and microgreens

Book your next party with us.

Rehearsal dinners, birthdays, boat-club gatherings, holiday parties. Need the space for your event? We have the perfect place for you.

Elegant restaurant dining room with white tablecloths, wooden chairs, exposed brick walls, and ornate gold chandeliers
Elegant restaurant dining room with white tablecloths, wooden chairs, exposed brick walls, and ornate gold chandeliers

Book your next party with us.

Rehearsal dinners, birthdays, boat-club gatherings, holiday parties. Need the space for your event? We have the perfect place for you.

Large charcuterie and appetizer platter with cured meats, cheeses, dill-topped hors d'oeuvres, herbs, microgreens, and creamy dip
Large charcuterie and appetizer platter with cured meats, cheeses, dill-topped hors d'oeuvres, herbs, microgreens, and creamy dip
Eclectic brick-walled interior with a fireplace, large mirror, dried floral arrangement, pink flower bouquets, candles, and display tables.
Eclectic brick-walled interior with a fireplace, large mirror, dried floral arrangement, pink flower bouquets, candles, and display tables.
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Sourced from North Carolina, each plate tells a story.

Chocolate brownie topped with whipped cream, chocolate and vanilla sauce, mint, and powdered sugar on a white plate
Close-up of glazed grilled salmon cubes served with leafy greens, microgreens, and creamy sauce on a plate
Overhead view of a Mediterranean charcuterie board with sliced meats, pita bread, olives, pickles, vegetables, greens, and dipping sauces
Square glass dish of caramel and cream dessert on a white plate atop a colorful patterned table
Chocolate brownie sundae with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and caramelized fruit in a glass bowl
Grilled steak topped with glazed meat and microgreens, served over golden risotto with roasted vegetables.
Seared tuna slices over white rice with broccolini, cherry tomato, microgreens, and creamy green sauce in a blue bowl
Sliced grilled steak with herb sauce, roasted tomatoes, kale, and potatoes on a white rectangular plate
Gourmet beef steak with crispy lattice garnish, microgreens, roasted carrots, broccolini, and creamy puree on a black plate
Chocolate dessert topped with whipped cream, nuts, caramel sauce, orange slices, dried cranberries, and cinnamon sticks
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Art Deco storefront labeled Open, decorated with a Christmas tree and outdoor patio seating.

Our mission is to serve artful food and drinks.

Art Deco storefront labeled Open, decorated with a Christmas tree, holiday garlands, and potted plants.

Our mission is to serve artful food and drinks.

Spoon River is a farm-to-fork-style restaurant in historic downtown Belhaven, just steps from the Pungo River and the Pamlico Sound in North Carolina's Inner Banks. We source as much as we can locally, from seafood to herbs to what's in your glass.

Spoon River is a farm-to-fork-style restaurant in historic downtown Belhaven, just steps from the Pungo River and the Pamlico Sound in North Carolina's Inner Banks. We source as much as we can locally, from seafood to herbs to what's in your glass.

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read our story

  • “The food, atmosphere, waitstaff made for possibly the best combination I have ever experienced. Incredible place that I cannot praise enough.”

    -- Tami Long

  • “The locally sourced ingredients are so fresh you can taste the difference and as a result, the dishes are truly delicious.”

    -- Nicole Flemming

  • “the restaurant itself is like sitting in a dream. It’s one of our favorite restaurants ever.”

    -- Morgen Daniels

Aerial view of a Belhaven, NC coastal highway and bridge over calm waterways at sunset, with trees and marshland.
Downtown main street Belhaven, NC with historic brick storefronts, parked cars, decorative holiday lights, and sunset.