Steamers Restaurant & Catering Reviews
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Kaitlyn B. Sent on 10/06/2024✨ Unforgettable Catering with Steamers – The Highlight of Our Wedding! ✨
We could not have been more thrilled with Steamers and the exceptional service provided by Chef Chris, Cassidy, and the entire Steamers staff. From start to finish, they delivered an unforgettable experience that our guests are still raving about.
We first came in for a tasting, and Chef Chris blew us away with his flavors and attention to detail. He was able to modify anything we requested to perfectly suit our preferences, ensuring the menu was exactly what we wanted. One standout was the bruschetta trio—and the shrimp bruschetta was absolutely incredible! I’m still dreaming about it. The entire tasting set the tone for what turned out to be the best wedding food we could have ever imagined.
The food at our wedding was beyond amazing—literally the best wedding food ever. The hors d'oeuvres were to die for, and the raw bar was a must-have that elevated the entire evening to another level. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about the hushpuppies, which were a huge hit and had people raving for days after the wedding! Every dish was thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented, making our wedding meal unforgettable.
But what truly set Steamers apart was the service. Cassidy, her husband (who was our bartender), and the entire team provided some of the best service we have ever received. Having been in the service industry for over ten years, I was absolutely blown away by the professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail they brought to the event. They were attentive, efficient, and made every guest feel special, ensuring everything ran smoothly throughout the night. We are unbelievably grateful to them all—working with them was one of the true highlights of our wedding.
If you’re looking for a caterer that not only delivers incredible food but also provides impeccable service, Steamers is the one. Chef Chris’s talent and the entire team’s dedication made our wedding day so special, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We are still getting compliments from our guests, and we’ll be forever grateful to Steamers for making our day perfect.
Thank you, Steamers, for making our wedding unforgettable! ❤️ -
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Annie G. Sent on 10/06/2024Wedding catering
Steamers was amazing!! They were so kind and helpful right from the start. The food is unbelievable!! The service was outstanding the day of our wedding. They never had the guest waiting long and the bartenders remembered everyone’s drinks and had them ready as they got to the bars. I can’t thank steamers enough for helping make our wedding amazing! I can’t recommend them enough!!! -
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Sarah K. Sent on 02/10/2024The best experience!
Chris and the rest of steamers were absolutely amazing! Their food is delicious and the service was better than I ever could have asked for! They were so flexible and patient with us as we planned our wedding in the Outer Banks from PA over a 2 1/2 year time span. They made this part of wedding planning so easy and no stress! Highly recommend them to anyone for catering or even just somewhere to have lunch or dinner! -
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Megan S. Sent on 08/24/2024Chris & his catering team at Steamers are unmatched.
Chris is passionate about serving delicious, high-quality food and ensuring his customers are happy. He is an event expert who was able to guide us but also gave us plenty of flexibility—no limited, one-size-fits-all options here. My husband and I, along with our guests, were absolutely blown away by the incredible food, the warm hospitality, and the bar—which even featured espresso martinis! -
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Kendall B. Sent on 11/16/2023Amazing Food, Thoughtful Service
All of our wedding guests said: “Normally wedding food isn’t that good, but that food was AMAZING!” We did a tasting with Steamers and another local caterer, and the choice was obvious from the start. We chose a mixed grill plate with steak and salmon, and it was a definite crowd pleaser. Everyone also loved the oyster bar, cocktails, and sangria. Chris personalized our menu and tasting experience to ensure that we had everything we wanted. (Thank you, Chris, for the peach salad and peach margarita!) He and his team at Steamers really go above beyond! On our wedding day, he brought me a plate from the raw bar since I didn’t get to taste it at cocktail hour, and also ensured that the groom had the exact cocktail he wanted. Those thoughtful, simple details are the one at that I cherish most. The entire Steamers staff is friendly and helpful, and we thoroughly enjoyed working with them. -
Kelly Sent on 09/05/2024
Schiavone Wedding
From the very 1st time we met Chris at the food tasting, he listened to our requests, he designed a perfect menu and delivered on everything he promised. We hired steamers to cater our Welcome party with their food truck as well as our Wedding day. Both events had very different menus and every bite was better than the next. Chris and the entire team were absolutely spectacular. The food was out of this world and I’m dying for the quinoa salad recipe. I tried everything (even the items I “don’t like”) and I LOVED them all!! Our guests are still talking about the food and how amazing it was.
We couldn’t have asked for better food and service. They truly went above and beyond to exceed our expectations. I want to send an extra THANK YOU to your bartender, Will. He was attentive and our guest couldn’t believe he remembered their drinks from The casino night to the wedding day. Those little details make a world of difference and we thank you!!!
Thank you again for making our week extra special. -
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Laura B. Sent on 07/01/2023Chris and his staff are definitely leaders in the Outer Banks Catering industry!
From the initial client tasting, Chef Chris and Catering Manager, Yani, took time to welcome the couple and mother of the bride with a formally introduction and thanked them for choosing Steamers to caterer their wedding day reception. The client tasting was delicious, and their presentation gave the client a glimpse of the service they would receive on the day of their event. Upon conclusion of the tasting, Chef Chris and Yani took the time to stop by and receive the couple’s feedback and expectation of their event. Chris and Yani were wonderful; very responsive and thorough, answering any questions that arose and attended to details throughout the planning process even accommodating last-minute vegan requests. With 20+ years in the business as event planners, we can say with complete confidence “Steamers is a true full-service catering company”. From the moment they arrived onsite at Whalehead historic property, they were flawless in their execution. Steamer’s entire staff day-of worked hard and greeted everyone with a smile. We all worked together as one event team to ensure a beautiful successful event for the client and their guests. The buffet service and guest lines moved quickly; they kept the food hot and delicious while maintaining the cleanliness of the buffet area. Tables were cleared throughout the night and they worked alongside our planning team to keep the reception space beautiful and refreshed. My Director of Events- Victoria, myself and my entire planning team entire appreciate the courtesy and professionalism of Chris, Yani and his staff, and we look forward to referring many future clients to their exceptional catering services! -
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Caitlyn K. Sent on 11/26/2022Amazing food from Amazing people!
Chris and the team at Steamers made planning our wedding menu so easy! They were extremely flexible with our menu selections and everyone raved about how delicious the food was at our wedding. We enjoyed working with Chris so much that we booked Steamers for our rehearsal dinner as well and they were able to create an entirely different menu from our wedding menu which was great! I would HIGHLY recommend Steamers for your next event, or even for a nice romantic dinner while you’re in the Outer Banks. Not only is the food fantastic but all of the staff are so incredibly nice and personable as well ! -
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Marissa M. Sent on 09/27/2023Highest quality customer service, experience, and product
Book Steamers for your wedding day and you won't be sorry! We had the absolute best experience with Chris and his team from start to finish. They gave an amazing complimentary tasting (complete with Sangria - they sent us home with the leftovers!) and were flexible, kind, and responsive to work with us leading up to our special day. Their customer service is second to none and they are extremely reliable and professional. They send a full team on your wedding day to ensure everything runs more than smoothly. Our guests were raving about the food quality and service. We loved that it was authentic OBX cuisine made from fresh, local ingredients so our guests (all of which who traveled far) could have the true OBX experience! We would book Steamers a million times over. Also sorry this review if so incredibly late :) Thank you from the bottom of our hearts from making our day so perfect! - Marissa & Jeff (10.28.22) -
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Katharine T. Sent on 05/13/2023The best food!!!
We hired Steamers to cater our wedding last year & let me just say, the food was *chef kiss*. I’m very picky when it comes to food because I love me some good food & Chris + his team were A. Amazing & B. Know how to cook up some good grub. They were all so sweet & accommodating. If you’re looking for caterer, Chris + his team are who you need to hire!! -
Jess O. Sent on 05/09/2022
Steamers was amazing!
We used steamers for our welcome rehearsal dinner as well as our reception and they were phenomenal. Chris and his staff were so helpful. They made sure my husband and I ate during cocktail hour by bringing food to us and were always checking in to see if we wanted anything to drink or eat. Plus the food was amazing. I can’t thank them enough for making the weekend so great. -
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Jenna Sent on 09/15/2021Those Beef skewers!!
Let me just say Chris so wonderful TRUST HIM at every moment you need him! He helped me plan my time line * not that type of bride for sure* and he made sure that everything was handle properly the day of I loved that the food was being cooked right there in the food truck and it was fresh for my family to enjoy *me to enjoy around 3am when i needed snacks ;) the staff was wonderful they helped so much! top notch I cannot wait to visit them again just for those Korean beef Skewers I COULD JUST EAT THE SAUCE! -
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Elaine C. Sent on 07/14/2021Incredible Food and Service
Steamers is absolutely amazing. I have been vacationing in the Outer Banks my entire life and I never knew about Steamers until they reached out to me for a free tasting when my fiancé (now husband) and I were looking for a caterer for our beach wedding. Chris (co-owner and head chef) provided us such an outstanding assortment of menu options - appetizer, main course, sides, etc. for both seafood and non-seafood lovers. The food was absolutely incredible! Steamers instantly became my favorite restaurant on the island and we've been back countless times since our wedding tasting in February 2020.
Chris was very helpful, responsive, and flexible throughout all the craziness of wedding planning during a pandemic. Our original wedding guest count was 100 at Jennette's Pier. As we entered into the winter months of 2021 and hoped and prayed for a "normal" April wedding, Chris was always an email or phone call away as we asked tons of questions and if various venues would work for his team (we were unsure if we would be able to hold the wedding at the pier due to immense restrictions). He was ready for any scenario; he even said he would bring his food truck if we ended up just having the wedding at the beach house we rented or use the kitchen there. Luckily, in the few weeks leading up to the wedding, we were able to have the wedding at the pier, but with half the guest count. Chris was completely accommodating and event allowed us to change menu options until just a few weeks before.
They say the bride and groom don't get to eat at their own wedding. I made sure that wasn't the case for my husband and I because we genuinely love Steamers so much and we are so happy we were able to share this incredible meal with our closest friends and family. Our wedding guests STILL rave about the fantastic food and service Steamers provided us. For our appetizers, we had bacon wrapped shrimp and scallops, BBQ tostadas, and the bruschetta trio. We had a plated Caesar salad, and the main course was honey bourbon salmon (my favorite!!), crab cake, and steak, along with rice and vegetables. I really appreciated their method of plated meals - you do not need to ask guests in advance of their menu choice (which saves a lot of time on the bride and groom's end!). They plan for each guest to have a sample of all choices, and then if there are some guests who do not want certain items (for example, my sister cannot eat seafood, so she had a larger portion of steak instead of the other seafood options), they are happy to accommodate. We even had one vegetarian, and Steamers made sure he was well fed!
At the end of the night, they packed up all the remaining food and my husband and I had dinner for three nights :)
Thank you, Steamers, for such an incredible experience on our wedding day. We truly appreciate your team, and we will continuously return to the restaurant when we are in town! -
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Brandon T. Sent on 04/20/2021Great food, professional execution!
We worked with Chris and his team for months leading up to our wedding. They were very responsive and helpful as we were traveling from out of town for our big day. We were able to conduct a tasting before making our decision, but they made that easy as the food was absolutely delicious. Steamers set up in our beach house, cooked and served our wedding reception meal, it was fantastic!
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