Gourmet Cafe is way over rated in our opinion. Expensive on food. View is nice "IF" you get near a window. It is really just an overpriced CAFE. I would not go here to anything special. The Ice House is much much better. Service fizzles here too. more

Our family of five lunched at the Gourmet Cafe when our kayak trip was cancelled due to storms. The food was great. The she crab bisque was seasoned well with a nice amount of crab, mahi mahi sandwiches were very tasty, and the sandwiches and salads portions were nicely sized. The view from the deck completed our great lunch. We... more

My husband and I ate on the outside patio which is on the 2nd floor and has a pretty good view overlooking the water. We only had appetizers and drinks but I can highly recommend the crap dip and their italian mousse dessert which has apparently won some awards. We thought the dessert was overpriced at $9 but it was... more

Good atmosphere but the food only average. My wife enjoyed the crab cakes. more

Excellent atmosphere, great food with exceptional service. more

My wife and I go to the Gourmet Café on a regular basis. It is the nicest, most romantic place to eat in Swansboro. The staff is excellent. The food is always great! If the temperature allows, ask to sit outside on the balcony. more