Broken Plate Kitchen — Restaurant in Corolla

We tried this restaurant based on the positive reviews, I will say my husband wanted to walk out when we first walked in as it’s very small inside and the ambience to us, “is very very rustic, simple, basic”-if this place was filled there would be no way I would enjoy eating here because for us it’s like sardines crammed in a tin can. But that is us. Place is older so not pristine clean- Now I will say the young lady who that night was the front of the house, waitress and bartender, was super sweet. Food Was actually pretty good. Fish was great. Rice with 2 beans was a bit dry, crab dip appetizer was good, over all - enjoyable meal.

Like I said -very enjoyable meal. We weren’t looking for an excuse or apology for your location-just making “our observation”. It’s our preference -and I clearly stated that. Now we’re in town again (2023) and noticed you’ve moved and we look forward to trying you again.

Now 10/2023-now I can only assume this was sold first we thought it just moved but again after walking up a strange set of stairs (restaurant over top of an arcade) only one other couple was seated-we were seated right next to them-unfortunately as the man was coughing non-stop-we we’re waiting for him to cough up a lunch or throw up. Unfortunately they had no real wine selection and with my appetite gone with listening to the coughed, our frozen coconut shrimp came out, then my hamburger and my husband’s fish tacos. My burger was huge-looked good but was incredibly greasy -too greasy. The grease and the coughing was too much -my husband said the fish was good but the coleslaw had a weird taste to it. Another set of people had walked in and walked right out-and I thought to myself-I wish we had done the same. We asked the waitress about the other location and she said they were the “sister location” and the original Broken Plate was closed for season-which I don’t buy that because we didn’t see that anywhere on google and we’ll actually go and look today. So unfortunately this meal was awful, paid our $70 bill and left-came home and ate some Cheetos. So my review has changed based on the new location,...

Ah, Broken Plate Kitchen in Corolla, NC, where shall I begin? My recent visit there felt like stepping into a comedy sketch, only without the laughter. The service was as lively as a sloth on a sleepy Sunday afternoon. It seemed like the staff had taken a crash course in how to avoid eye contact and disappear at a moment's notice. Bravo, guys, you've mastered the art of making customers feel invisible!

Now, let's talk about the calamari calamity. It was as if the chef took an old rubber tire, deep-fried it, and slapped the label "calamari" on it. I could practically hear the rubber squeaking as I attempted to chew through the mysterious and flavorless rings. It was a remarkable feat of transforming a seafood delicacy into a chewy, tasteless nightmare. Kudos to the kitchen for achieving that level of audacity!

My fish and chips tartar sauce came as McDonald dipping sauce…..

But wait, there's more! The other dishes joined the mediocre party with gusto. The flavors were so dull, I had to check if my taste buds were on strike. And the presentation? Well, let's just say they should hire a food stylist to bring some pizzazz to their sad-looking plates. I couldn't help but wonder if the chef had misplaced their seasoning and creativity in the kitchen pantry.

Now, let's get to the price tag. Brace yourself! Broken Plate Kitchen seems to have mistaken themselves for a Michelin-starred establishment charging Michelin prices. I regret to inform them that rubbery calamari and lackluster service don't quite warrant those astronomical figures. It's like paying top dollar for a clown show with no jokes or tricks.

In conclusion, if you're looking for a tasteless adventure with a side of disappearing servers and a bill that'll leave you questioning your life choices, Broken Plate Kitchen is the place to be! But if you prefer actual flavor, attentive service, and prices that won't make you choke on your laughter, I'd suggest exploring other dining options. Trust me, your taste buds and wallet...

Man, I really wanted to like this but here we are. I picked this place for my lady’s 40th birthday and after reading reviews I was set (I typically like when owners come back when people leave ridiculous reviews too) We were both super excited. That quickly faded.

Let me start by saying the staff is lovely. Super polite, very welcoming. You guys ROCK! In fact the 2 extra stars are simply for the lovely ladies who were there.

No alcohol as of now. Which in hindsight isn’t that much of a deal breaker, but when you have an entire cocktail section on your menu online and the window even says full bar…. You expect it.

The food….. oh boy. I hate to say for the price you pay, you get subpar quality. Started with calamari. It was decent. Crab cake came after, had high hopes, tasted like tuna salad. The lady ordered Jerk Salmon. Fish was cooked fine, texture was okay. Although jerk I could not say. It was more like the Lawrys jerk marinade. Mashed potatoes were dry and lacked season, the broccolini was good dare I say the least offensive thing on the plate I had the Caribbean spice fish. Which again fish was cooked well, the flavor was not there. The fish also had the same sauce they served with calamari which was weird. The vegetables were awesome (squash). The rice reminded me of Uncle Ben’s microwave packet.

You can definitely tell the building used to be another bar. My girlfriend was even impressed by the art work in the bathroom stall, a lovely nutsack simply titled “Balls.”

For the almost $100 we paid, and that’s without any drinks, just water, I would not recommend. And that’s unfortunate we both love Caribbean food and this just...