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Posted By: Guest

Subject: Let's talk about food....

I spent way too much time cooking on vacation last year. Let's talk about food! What are everyone's favorite restaurants along the Outer Banks? Where are they? What do they serve? How pricey? Give us all the details.

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10078: RE: Let's talk about food....

2/12/2007 5:47:17 PM

Posted By: Guest

The Full Moon cafe http://www.thefullmooncafe.com/
in Manteo and the Dolphin Den in Avon are our favorites.

10081: RE: Let's talk about food....

2/12/2007 6:39:13 PM

Posted By: Guest

kill devil grill on beach road mp 9. good food moderatly priced. stay away from buffets if at all possiable. go local, avoid chains. Billy seafood in collington for steamed crab and shrimp carry out.

10085: RE: Let's talk about food....

2/12/2007 7:43:55 PM

Posted By: Guest

With 70 miles of beach where might you be looking to eat? My favorite is Howards in Ocracoke good food fair prices

10090: RE: Let's talk about food....

2/13/2007 9:16:05 AM

Posted By: Guest

Tale of the Whale, Manteo Causeway, moderate $, general menu, family friendly

Tortugas Lie, MP 10? Beach Road, moderate to inexpensive, very casual, funky, small and intimate (seats maybe 30). By far my favorite place.

Carolina Seafood, MP 6? Beach Road, very casual, funky, excellent seafood buffet

10091: RE: Let's talk about food....

2/13/2007 9:17:48 AM

Posted By: Guest

Jockey's Ribs in Nags Head. Small place, but we get there early and it's not a problem.

10099: RE: Let's talk about food....

2/13/2007 12:12:59 PM

Posted By: Guest

Are there any good restaurants that have options other than seafood? What about any good buffets? It doesn't really matter where, as I'm sure we'll cover from Ocracoke to Corolla at some point throughout the week.

10106: RE: Let's talk about food....

2/13/2007 12:41:23 PM

Posted By: Guest

Kelly's menu is more varied. Tale of the Whale also has a varied menu (pasta, beef, etc.).

Most buffets focus on seafood. George's Junction used to have the largest selection, but I beleive it's gone now. I'm a vegetarian, so when our family goes to a seafood buffet, I hand over the car keys and drink a few beers and eat appetizers instead.

10107: RE: Let's talk about food....

2/13/2007 12:46:42 PM

Posted By: Nittany Lion

Been going to OBX for past 13 years and these are some of my family's favorites:
Colington Cafe
Flying Fish
JK's
Black Pelican
Red Sky Cafe
Jolly Rodger (breakfast only)
Windmill Point

10108: RE: Let's talk about food....

2/13/2007 12:48:16 PM

Posted By: Guest

Owen's - pricey, but worth it!

10129: RE: Let's talk about food....

2/13/2007 8:09:23 PM

Posted By: Guest

Dolphin Den in Avon

10134: RE: Let's talk about food....

2/14/2007 10:18:27 AM

Posted By: Guest

Mike Dianna's Grill Room in the SW corner of Tim-Buck II in Corolla is terrific for prime beef,local seafood, veal, lamb etc. Great atmosphere, too.

10139: RE: Let's talk about food....

2/14/2007 11:51:39 AM

Posted By: Guest

Black Pelican by far, Great buffalo wings!!

10153: RE: Let's talk about food....

2/14/2007 4:49:08 PM

Posted By: Guest

queen anne's revenge in wanchese - good food - great service - Board wok in Rodanthe

10167: RE: Let's talk about food....

2/15/2007 9:19:12 AM

Posted By: Guest

We tried Mackdaddy's in Avon last fall and really liked it. We also love Owens and save that for our last night out before going home. And we think Goombay's (Beach Road) is fun.

10169: RE: Let's talk about food....

2/15/2007 11:23:21 AM

Posted By: Guest

My husband & I used to love going for breakfast @ Froggy Dogs in Avon ... anyone know if it's still open? They always had montrous sized meals .... good food & price was decent as well.

10200: RE: Let's talk about food....

2/17/2007 3:06:14 PM

Posted By: Guest

Here is a link to the Outer Banks Restaurant Guide. Lots of restaurants are listed. You can order a hard copy or pick one up when you get here. If you click on "view our ad" under a restaurant you will see their actual ad from the guide.
Disclaimer: the guide is a pay to participate deal (nothing wrong with that). There are a number of restaurants that didn't participate that I consider to be excellent, and others that do participate I don't consider all that great. I post this every year and for some reason the disclamer makes some folks mad.
I just know that when we used to visit, we liked looking at all the ads.
http://www.outerbanksguides.com/restaurant/index.html

10244: RE: Let's talk about food....

2/19/2007 11:24:06 AM

Posted By: Guest

Tried "High Cotton" for the first time this past weekend for lunch. It was great. Clean, friendly staff and good portion and of course very reasonable.

10321: RE: Let's talk about food....

2/23/2007 10:15:16 PM

Posted By: Foodie

Sam and Omies for breakfast, lunch and dinner! They're in Nags Head. Casual and moderate priced. Never had a bad meal in many years.

10658: RE: Let's talk about food....

3/20/2007 4:48:11 PM

Posted By: Veal

We've always had good food at Chilli Pepper's, and Tortuga's Lie seconded, for sure. Also, Rundown Cafe is inexpensive and good. We always sit at the bar so we don't really know how table service is (they all seem to run well though).

11519: RE: Let's talk about food....

4/28/2007 6:27:04 PM

Posted By: mandy

hi i have been told there is a ship that is a restaurnat in outerbanks? Does anyone know the name?
What is the best seafood restaurats in the outerbanks.

thanks

14276: RE: Let's talk about food....

7/13/2007 7:50:53 PM

Posted By: Seafood Luver

I've been vacationing and living in KDH for 40 years. The best resturants are Sam & Omies, the Collington Cafe, and The Black Pelican is improving. DO NOT buy seafood at Billy's (Collington Island) -- inconsistent and at times INEDIBLE (Billy doesn't seem to care either). Get your seafood at Austins in Nags Head or go to the commercial fishing village of Wanchese for the real thing.

14355: RE: Let's talk about food....

7/15/2007 12:07:31 PM

Posted By: Guest

My family and I are traveling to Nags Head and wanted someone to recommend a family friendly restaurant, reasonably priced, and handicap accessible. Could anyone give some input?

15279: RE: Let's talk about food....

7/31/2007 3:53:15 PM

Posted By: Guest

Harbor Point Grill & Pizzeria is a new restaurants in Nags Head at the Outer Banks Mall. They have a huge menu w/ wonderful pizzas, sandwiches, pastas, seafood, etc. kids menu, late night menu, local bands, and friendly staff.

15600: RE: Let's talk about food....

8/2/2007 9:50:20 AM

Posted By: can'twaitforvacation

On the Roanoke island site, I kept seeing information that would say bring a picnic lunch or buy a picnic lunch. Does the Full moon cafe sell picnic lunches? If so, what are those like and the cost?

15821: RE: Let's talk about food....

8/3/2007 6:46:41 AM

Posted By: jmitrevski

Three places that we've gone for year...
Owen's is the best restaurant on the Outer Banks. Higher end but some of the best food we've ever had.
Jimmy's in Kitty Hawk. Best seafood buffet. Food is good and plentiful, prices very reasonable.
And my kid's favorite is Captain George's. They serve foot long hots, chili cheese fries and bbq.

16487: RE: Let's talk about food....

8/13/2007 4:13:01 PM

Posted By: Owner

Do not go to most of the restaurants mentioned here, unless your idea of a fine restaurant is Outback! Owens is disgusting and overpriced. The absolute best in OBX is Blue Point Grill in Duck. You must reserve one month in advance. 1587 which used to be their sister restaurant is very good also. If you want good home cooking go to Pots on in The Kitchen over the bridge on the mainland. Jimmy's Buffet is good for the crablegs and that is it.
Please do not go to Owen's. It is caught in a toiurist timewarp!
Checkout Blue Points website,
www.goodfoodgoodwine.com
I repeat do not go to Owens!

22492: RE: Let's talk about food....

5/21/2008 5:58:36 AM

Posted By: Guest

Anywhere but Jimmy's Seafood Buffet!

22755: RE: Let's talk about food....

5/30/2008 8:20:23 PM

Posted By: Guest

Been going to the OBX since 1990 - i love this beach and i love food!!!!

kill devil grill - everything is good - not too expensive
jk's - filet and shrimp is the best and they have the best bread!
new york pizza pub - everything is good!
millers hushpuppies are out of this world!!
kill devils for custard -yummo!
Jokeys Ribs

didnt like:
the dunes
owens
mako mikes

27415: RE: Let's talk about food....

9/3/2008 9:32:23 PM

Posted By: Guest

Martha Jane's Kitchen in Hatteras Village. Best lunch on the island, hands down. Overall great experience- superb food and service!

34304: RE: Let's talk about food....

4/21/2009 10:37:26 PM

Posted By: Guest

My favorite is the Corolla Brew Pub in Corolla. They are a little hard to find because they are in the courtyard of Food Lion shopping center at Monteray Plaza. The food is great and they have a hugh selection of draft and bottled beers. The kids love it too. It's well worth the trip. If you haven't been there you are missing out on a great place to eat.

35687: RE: Let's talk about food....

5/9/2009 7:05:27 AM

Posted By: Guest

Can you recommend a place that's kid-friendly without the kid-friendly atomosphere.

36490: RE: Let's talk about food....

5/20/2009 2:55:16 PM

Posted By: OBX LOVER

I would suggest The Outerbanks Brewing Station". It has a bar but, it is kid friendly. It can be a little loud. But with kids it kinda drowns out the noise. They have good food and a kids menu. You should try it...ENJOY!!!!!!!!

36850: RE: Let's talk about food....

5/26/2009 8:45:20 AM

Posted By: guest

Howards Pub..food has went downhill since howard died.
new favorite is jasons across the street
finnaigns in buxton .only get shrimp or coldcuts and pizza
other than that heat up your bbq nothing like a homemade hamburger

37774: RE: Let's talk about food....

6/7/2009 10:26:39 AM

Posted By: liv4obx

We have been going to OBX for 20 yrs Love everything about it! A couple years ago they opened the LUCKY 12 TAVERN. Excellent!!!
They have great Pizza and the BEST
buffalo wings since I left Buffalo.
Hand cut fries and daily specials.
A must try. Also, some of the best seafood I've had, has come from Captain Billy's on Collington Island. We always spend an afternoon eating steamed oysters at Awful Arthur's. Great food, Great fun.

39000: RE: Let's talk about food....

6/17/2009 3:07:50 PM

Posted By: Guest

Capt'n Franks in KDH
The Mad Crabber in Avon
Roccos Pizza on Hatteras Island
Big Al's in Manteo

40514: RE: Let's talk about food....

6/30/2009 10:05:46 PM

Posted By: Guest

We've been going to OBX for 18 years. Our favorite restaurant is Collington Cafe. We used to eat fantastic hardshell crabs at a place near the water right before the Wright Mem. Bridge called Greentails. Sadly, it was for sale last year. Does anyone know of a place other than Dirty Dicks for hardshells?

47318: RE: Let's talk about food....

8/4/2009 6:48:59 PM

Posted By: Guest

Just got back from the OBX and the places we went to were:

Diamond Shoals in Buxton- slow pace even though they were not ever busy, but worth it. GREAT food. Everything we tried. We came here twice.

Sand Bar & Grille near Frisco - pricey and limited menu, but pretty good. Awesome view, right on the sound.

Cafe 12 in Avon - Great little joint. Emphasis on little. Maybe 20 people can fit in there, but their flats and wraps are amazing. Great lunch place.

Dolphin Den in Avon - pricey, average seafood. Not bad, just not great. Always a lot of people there, so prepare to wait before you eat your average food.

Full Moon Cafe in Manteo - Another tiny place tucked away in the quaint little waterfront area. Expensive, with a limited menu. Shrimp and Crab enchilada was amazing, everything else we ordered was just average. Not kid friendly, even though they have a small kids menu. They wanted $5 for Kraft macaroni and cheese!

47422: RE: Let's talk about food....

8/5/2009 10:43:26 AM

Posted By: Guest

Has anyone been to Captain George's in Kill Devil Hills? Kinda pricey and wonder if it's worth the money. This is our first time to OBX and we want to do it right (without breaking the bank every night).

52045: RE: Let's talk about food....

8/31/2009 9:22:05 AM

Posted By: Guest

We stayed in Rodanthe the week of 8/14 -- here are a few of the places we ate:

Flying Fish in Kill Devil Hills - Food was okay, but you didn't get much for the price. Some in our party had a hard time finding something to eat because the menu was a little gourmet. We prolly won't go here again.

The Mad Crabber in Avon -- EXCELLENT!! We ALL loved it -- the atmosphere was fun and the food was GREAT! The prices weren't too bad either.

Capt. George's in KDH - The food was plenty and was good. We didn't have too wait very long at all and we had a big party. The place is very busy and loud, but we would try again for sure! There was something for every appetite.

The Froggy Dog in Avon - This was a great place to take kids. They have a play area to occupy them while they wait for their meal, which wasn't too long. The food was very good!

Any place you think we should try next year?????

54227: RE: Let's talk about food....

9/18/2009 10:03:47 AM

Posted By: Guest

what has happened to arts place in kitty hawk. use to be you were part fo the family whether u lived there or not. food is terrible and the burgers are (or look like they are) frozen. prices are up, service is down, and the new owners couldn't care less whether you sit or not. i won't be going back.

64473: RE: Let's talk about food....

4/1/2010 11:17:18 AM

Posted By: Guest

The Good Life Gourmet in Kill Devil Hills has excellent food at a reasonable price. The dining area is quite small but the atmosphere is great!

74026: RE: Let's talk about food....

8/25/2010 7:07:28 PM

Posted By: Guest

We've been buying fresh seafood at Billys Seafood in Colington for about 8 years,always found it to be fresh and most of the time cheaper than others in the area.

80829: RE: Let's talk about food....

2/26/2011 9:57:07 AM

Posted By: Guest

Billy's Seafood is great! I've never had any problems with their catch. It is local caught and fresh. The ladies are always helpful and congenial to us.

80889: RE: Let's talk about food....

2/28/2011 1:19:30 PM

Posted By: Guest

Jimmy's Seafood Buffet is our favorite for sure! We eat there at least 2 or 3 times during a week stay. The best crablegs ever!! Another favorite is Duck Donuts...located in Kill Devel Hills and in Duck. Made fresh while you watch and served warm...covered in your pick of toppings...if you like cake donuts...you will LOVE these!

82973: RE: Let's talk about food....

4/22/2011 6:29:43 AM

Posted By: Guest

The SandBar was good and open late the night we came into town, excellent onion rings!

Burger Burger was good for lunch, club turkey sandwich rocks!

Howards Pub on Ogracoke has a great taco salad, otherwise food was bland.

My hubby's fav was Dirty Dick's for seafood, got that 2 1/2 foot seafood boat and he went nuts! He said the shrimp at SandBar was just as good.

Pizza? Definately go to Nino's on 12. Large w/pepperoni was $13, traditional circle pizza and thin crust! Finally, someone that can make a pizza!

85677: RE: Let's talk about food....

6/5/2011 1:32:39 PM

Posted By: Terry Bell

Try sampling a few restaurants in one afternoon. Then you'll know where the best places are to eat. Take a restaurant tour with Outer Banks Restaurant Tours. Tours M-T-W
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110899: RE: Let's talk about food....

12/26/2012 11:13:17 AM

Posted By: Guest

1587 AND Brine and Bottle

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