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White Oak River Bistro


3.0 of 5 stars 13 ratings  |  Write a review
  • 206 W Corbett Ave, Swansboro, NC 28584
  • 910-326-1696

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1 of 5 stars
mbbksu   2 contributions
beaufort, nc
Nov 28, 2009

We should have realized that an empty restaurant at 7:30 on a Friday night is an ominous sign. The people of Swansboro must know something that we didn't. Here are the quick hits: pre-meal bread was stale, alfredo sauce was beyond bland, and I've had better spaghetti and meatballs from a can. On a positive note, someone in our party... more

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4 of 5 stars
annalysa   1 contribution
nc
Oct 28, 2009

I went to eat at the Bistro with a freind on Saturday night around 7:30pm. There were very few people there which made it great for us as far as service. However, keeping this fact in mind we both ordered the Tuna entree and the waitress returned stating that they only had one tuna steak. My friend then changed her... more

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2 of 5 stars
YL58   2 contributions
Greenville North Carolina
Oct 3, 2009

ceiling fans are filthy curtains dirty almost black dust stuck to curtains we were seated in the back room they were not busy so I'm not sure why there were 2 tables seated outside and 1 in the main dining area the bread and salad were fine the main entree awful the food was luke warm I had salmon in... more

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1 of 5 stars
plumorchard   1 contribution
Richmond, VA
Sep 2, 2009

We arrived just before their opening time so my wife and I decided to walk along the riverfront to kill a few minutes. A man came out of the kitchen screaming at us that we could not park there. When I started explaining that we were coming back when it was after 5:00, he was nearly charging at us. He... more

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3 of 5 stars
9653   42 contributions
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Jul 22, 2009

I wish I could give this place another half star but I just don't think the food merited four stars. To start with they brought out some pieces of foccacia with a tasty olive oil. Then we got the smallest salads I have ever seen to accompany a meal. My main course was fine but nothing to rave about. The... more

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5 of 5 stars
kln8730   2 contributions
Ohio
Jun 12, 2009

Came to the restaurant on a Tuesday, so it wasn't busy, we pretty had the restaurant to ourselves. We sat outside and it had some beautiful scenery. We didn't order appetizers like we usually do, but I wish we had because the rest of the food was so great. They have a pretty good winelist, and we chose a NC... more

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4 of 5 stars
Feistyrg   7 contributions
Tulsa OK USA
Apr 14, 2009

This restaurant is in a big airy old house with high ceilings and windows that open out to the river. There is a nice big deck that you can eat on too. The main dishes come with a small salad. I had a shrimp scampi that was quite delicious. The non-pasta dishes come with two sides: steamed veges and a... more

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5 of 5 stars
mac215   1 contribution
Los Angeles
Mar 26, 2009

I recently ate at the Bistro. The food was wonderful and our server Morgan may very well have been the best waitress I have ever had. She was knowledgeable, very well spoken and not to mention beautiful. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone and if you get the chance to go ask for Morgan, she will truely impress you. more

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5 of 5 stars
I-am-Axel   2 contributions
Swansboro
Jul 29, 2007
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Upon walking into the "Bistro", we were greeted by a very professional hostess, beautiful decorations, and warm pine flooring. The weather was nice, so we asked to be seated outside. Unfortunantly, out of the ten-or-so outdoor tables, all were filled except three...which were those above the very loud air-conditioner. We changed out minds and decided to be seated inside, by... more

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White Oak River Bistro Address

206 W Corbett Ave, Swansboro, NC 28584
Tel: 910-326-1696
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.