The Porch At Friar’s Bay Inn And Cottages

What John Hayne likes about The Porch At Friar’s Bay Inn And Cottages:
Polite friendly staff. Lots of table seating and huge unobstructed window views. Of course there is a large covered porch to hang out on as well. You are, in a sense, effectively eating inside a gift shop. An interesting idea. A nice selection of local photos and paintings on the walls. The omelette was nice, the smoothie was delicious. I have to adjust my own recipe. ; Last night's special was seafood chowder. At $2... View all feedback.

What BMChapelHill doesn't like about The Porch At Friar’s Bay Inn And Cottages:
After reading all the reviews, we wanted this to be an excellent lunch in a pretty spot. The location was fine (although the water was across the busy main road and seeing dolphins was highly unlikely), and the server was very friendly and welcoming. But the food was a big disappointment. My chowder, which I had really been looking forward to, was actually a chunky potato soup with a bland broth and 5 small pieces of... View all feedback.