The Tavern at Jack’s Neck

We booked the side room (it is lovely!) and dinner for about 35 people for a special event. The management’s responsiveness and attention to detail as we planned this party was EXCELLENT and our party went off flawlessly. The menu we selected was not a regular menu item (BBQ chicken), but was really delicious, as were the side dishes (my husband is still speaking fondly of the buttery potatoes). Our servers were friendly and worked hard to make this evening easy and fine in every way. I could not have asked for more.
Highly recommend booking with the Tavern for a special event. You will not be disappointed! They know how to do it.

There are not many selections for eating out when entering Belhaven, but after my first full week as a Belhaven resident, I can safely state that I have found my official hangout. I love this place. TT@JN has created an atmosphere that would be 2^nd to none in most cities in the Carolinas. The ornate interior and style shows that the owners made the effort to ensure that their patrons have a pleasant dining experience.
Their menu states that they are all about pizza. They are right. Their flavors are wonderful, from their plentiful toppings, the spices in their sauce, and the crust is very tasty.
Do not stop at their pizza. If you do you will be disappointed that you missed the rest of their menu. As an appetizer, you have to try their crab and sausage dip. You may want to lick the bowl after the pita wedges are gone… (Stop that. You’re in public!) Be sure to try out their shrimp and grits, also. Big olé 12 count shrimp, wonderful flavor. Trust me, after only two visits in my new
hometown I am hooked to the Tavern at Jack’s Neck.

So this place was a surprise for the area, as most restaurants are of the fast food variety that I had found in visiting in the past. The décor was very different, in a good way, lots of rich woods and unique decorating pieces.
Staff was friendly, waitress timely and attentive. Food was good, although not spectacular. Salads were good, dessert was very good.
My wife got spaghetti, I got the prime rib special. Both were good but basically average. This would be OKAY, except for the premium cost of prime.
All in all though, this is a must try for the area, where upscale restaurants are hard to find. Will definitely go again.

the food was excellent as expected and the service was timely. even though the place was not crowded it appears the speed of bringing food is resolved.
be sure to try the cheesecake. if it’s not homemade I will be shocked.

It takes a bit of time for any new restaurant to get things down. My husband and I both had superb food. He had the sirloin with grilled onions and mushrooms and spinach to die for (not the creamy, tasteless stuff). Cooked just right, tender and plenty of taste. I had the lasagna, which had a chunky, garlicky marinara sauce without the overwhelming cheese that sometimes comes with the dish. The sausage had just enough spice to make it interesting without covering all the other tastes with HOT. We both thought the balsamic vinaigrette on the salad and the garlic bread were delicious. We’ll be back! The food is superb.
The setting is warm and attractive in both the bar and restaurant. Everything is made fresh on the premises. That means your food will take a little time. Have something to drink and be patient. It will be worth it. Full bar, many beers and wine.

My first trip was pizza only and I did enjoy it very much as I said. Gave it a 5 Star.
My second and thirds trips have been disasters. If not for the Pizza, I would have given it a 1 Star. The onion rings were more batter than onion, the hamburger was way over cooked; the shrimp and grits were bad, with the shrimp over cooked and cold and the grits were cold and solid as a rock; the Chicken Marsala was dry and tasteless; and the pork also overcooked and dry. We ate most of it, but had to send the shrimp and grits back.
Stick with the Pizza, skip the balance of the menu, its not good at all. Too bad, a nice place.

Honestly, like the other reviewers, I kind of forgot I was in Belhaven. This place is a very welcome addition to the area! It’s in the old Helmsman restaurant, but you would not believe how beautiful the interior is now. The woodworking on the bar is impeccable (and I heard it was wood from somewhere near Lake Phelps, so that’s cool too).
The tavern was very busy on a Friday night, and we had to wait a bit for a table. This gave me an opportunity to check out what was on draft and the bottles of wine they offer. It’s really a decent selection for Beaufort County. Once seated, we waited a bit for our server; however, once she arrived, she was full of personality and very friendly. We ordered the «nachos» (homemade chips topped with pimiento cheese and tomatoes) and a Greek pizza. Both were excellent! The pizza was delicious, and you can tell they are using only fresh ingredients, including the dough. For both food and beer, the price is right, too. Love when I can say that.
For an up and coming restaurant, this place rocks. Bear in mind you may not be seated immediately and that service isn’t super fast, but this place is just getting started. Have a beer to wait it out. With a little patience, you’re in for an awesome meal!

Our family ate here last night even after hearing only Luke-​warm reviews from the local folks, and we were totally unimpressed.
Started with Calamari that came out basically cold and was served with cold cocktail sauce instead of marinara. Questioned the server who told us we were mistaken and that we were served marinara, that was until she went back into the kitchen and inquired and learned it was served with cold cocktail sauce-​YUK!
We got 3 tavern burgers that were well overcooked and even char-​burned, as were the buns. They were dry and tasteless and we ordered them with the «house special» garlic chips. Forget that. They were greasy and tasteless, without even salt, never mind any garlic flavor.
My wife got a Greek salad with «blackened chicken» added. More like over-​burned and tasteless chicken.
The prices are not bad and the service was good but the food quality stinks. Had high hopes for a new and needed restaurant in Belhaven but this is not it. Next time we will go across the street, pay a little more, but be assured of a good meal.

We stopped in Belhaven while sailing the ICW south. We were fortunate to come across The Tavern walking distance from the marina in downtown Belhaven. They were in the ‘soft opening’ phase only serving pizza and salads. They have a full service bar which we enjoyed both nights in port. The staff was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. The manager made a point to stop by and ask how we were doing and explained how the Tavern came to be in Belhaven. The interior is amazing. Warm finished wood throughout and nautical themes make it very inviting. The owner apparently is a retired architect and obsessed with detail. The interior shows it. We each had small pizzas. Fresh dough that was light and flaky, topped with quality ingredients. Good beer selection and more taps are coming. I stuck with the vanilla porter.