A great place for a special occasion or if you are looking to go someplace a little dressier. The 1587 Restaurant is located within the Tranquil House Inn and the dining room overlooks the marina, although if your number one priority was to dine with a water view, then there are better options for that. The dining room itself is intimate and quiet with a mix of smaller tables ideal for couples and some larger tables. Reservations are recommended as it is not a large dining room. The food was very good and the service was excellent. There is a nice selection of cocktails on the menu and some nice wine choices. The biggest negative - I felt that the meal was pricey for what we got but overall we enjoyed our dinner. read more

Let's start this review with the positives. The food was excellent! If you come for the culinary experience, you won't be disappointed. They must have a great chef! Also, my husband and I asked to share an appetizer and the portion was extremely generous, a nice touch! When it comes to the negatives, most of what I am going to point out has been mentioned previously in other reviews with the establishment ensuring efforts will be made for improvement. If I were to describe this place in a sentence I would say " fine dining with cheap gastro-pub atmosphere ". Waiting staff needs training in BASIC waiting skills such as, don't plop main course dishes on the table while guests are still eating their appetizers ( that was a first. never happened to us before ). Another faux pas , getting the bill while still enjoying our delicious desserts. Staff was running to and fro and in the relatively small space and it creates a chaotic atmosphere. The place is also extremely loud but diners tend to speak loudly at restaurants, very different in Europe. Finally, I made this reservation a few weeks ago to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. A big deal. From the website I was expecting fine dining with a refined atmosphere where guests are treated with careful attention to details . These simple courtesies make all the difference but unfortunately they are lacking. If the food is great but the overall experience is not, you won't remember the food, you'll remember the experience. read more

I've gone here for years and it's still the finest quality food in the whole archipelago IMO. Service is great. It overlooks the bay out to Roanoke Island from Manteo Island with sailboat AirBnBs. Only place I know of that you can comfortably wear a jacket to dinner, walk the little boutiques or across the bridge to Roanoke Island. Food is always fabulous. The ambiance is loud and fun as you step in to the bar area and then huge panes of glass and quiet overlooking the bay. It's a "must stop" destination while down there. read more

Came for my birthday dinner last night and the food was incredible! I had the guava/coconut marg to start which was delicious, but I think if I were to go back in the future I would skip the tajin as it was a garnish and gave me a mouthful of chili at the end. Our appetizer was the brussels, which were delicious - cooked to roasted/fried perfection. I got the tuscan chicken, and loved the couscous salad. Finished it all out with a beautiful and delicious creme brûlée. read more

1587 Restaurant - Creme Brûlée - Seafood Near Me - Manteo, North Carolina

Had reservations for 7:30 PM on a weekday, and while we came half an hour earlier, they were still able to seat us. Me and my date both ordered the burger and thought it was pretty good. They didn't ask how we wanted it cooked so we figured that well done was just a default. The potato wedges that came with it have a really good seasoning as well. I ordered the coconut, guava margarita and the penicillin and enjoy both. Service was good, and the bar was a little slow at first, but picked up as we went into dinner. Overall, solid place for dinner. read more

1587 Restaurant - Coconut guava margarita - Seafood Near Me - Manteo, North Carolina

The menu is amazing and the staff friendly, professional and knowledgeable! Located in the quaint town of Manteo on the water front. read more

The vibe is awesome. Right on the water, really nice. Our server was nice and attentive so was the guy that delivered the food. We started with the crab cake appetizer, three medium sized crab cakes with green apple and white onion on top and some kind of sauce. Delicious. Well prepared and very tasty. Nice crust on the cakes and great crab taste. My wife ordered the surf and turn bbq pork chop perfectly cooked and delicious. With a bbq sauce drizzle very nice and good sized. The Brussels sprouts were cooked well and very tasty balance to the sweet bbq. The shrimp was the only thing that could have been better and it wasn't because of the cook. They were cooked perfectly they were just sweet. Not a bad thing but to us didn't mix well with the bbq sauce drizzle very well. I ordered the ribeye perfectly medium rare over a bed of risotto with mushrooms and Demi sauce. Wow wow wow ate every bite they purposely didn't salt the risotto so the salt on the steak stood out. And it did it was a well executed plate We will return. read more

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Very lovely, friendly, genuine staff and I enjoyed the Happy Hour tapas menu. Plus beautful sunset marina view from my table. Thank you.

my wife and I have been going here for years and the food is always amazing. Everything on the plate is cooked in season two perfection. The service is consistently top notch and they make you feel like a VIP customer. read more

Everything we had was absolutely delicious! Chefs kiss to the blackened scallops and friend green tomatoes with roasted red pepper cream sauce. Service was friendly and prompt. Highly recommend! read more

We happened to be in Manteo and we were getting ready to have dinner and realized that we were going at a bad time because everything would have a line. A friend that was with us said let's give this a try. I really didn't want to because I knew it would be pricey and I wasn't sure that the food would meet the value. I was wrong and will be back. Our waitress was very patient read more

I should've looked deeper into the restaurant before making our reservation. My wife and I are on the tail end of our honeymoon and I was looking for an elegant seafood restaurant which offered sunset views. This was one of the top choices from the search and it had a 5-star rating. It does not have a sunset view. The number of seafood items on the menu were limited. Our waiter was nice but not very good at his role. He opens up with "Have you dined with us before? We said : No. He said: No? So what are you having?" It went downhill from there. One plate was overcooked. The replacement was rushed, undercooked, and poorly presented. The waiter didn't even stay to see if the second attempt was properly prepared. Our appetizer was taken without asking if we were done. I'm leaving out a few of the other details of our dining failure. At least my wife and I were able to laugh through all of it. Thank goodness for the member of the kitchen staff who served our appetizer, served our meal (1st time), and asked if we were finished with our appetizer. He needs to be given a raise and promoted. The waiter needs re-training. 1587 may have elegant prices and some friendly staff but an elegant dining experience it is not. read more

We stopped into 1587 Restaurant for dinner on our first night in OBX. They were super busy at the bar and in the restaurant, so I would highly recommend reservations! We didn't have a reservation so we sat comfortably at the bar. We ordered the special margarita and a dirty martini. Both were tasty... My husband ordered the tomato soup, which he said was amazing!! We each ordered the fresh catch for our dinner. This was with Ahi Tuna steak served rare, with broccolini and rice. This was soooooo good. I would definitely order it again! For dessert we ordered an affogato which was delicious and refreshing. The perfect end to our meal. My only complaint was the bartender ignored me on a couple of occasions when I tried to speak to her. She seemed a bit overwhelmed, which I understand, but she acknowledged my husband and other patrons sitting at the bar. I was a little miffed, but that is okay. Our experience was great overall so we will be back! read more

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The service was very nice. We showed up an hour before our reservation hoping to get in because we were already hungry and what we had planned didn't take us as long. They seated us immediately and the server was excellent. We had the crab cakes which were the best seasoned crab cakes ever!! So good. I had the pork chops and my husband had the steak. Both exceptional. We are every bite so no room for dessert. (I only took a picture if the crab cakes) read more

1587 Restaurant - Crab cakes. Incredible!!! - Seafood Near Me - Manteo, North Carolina

The food and drinks were fantastic! The pork chop and lobster was beautifully cooked. They have a great selection of appetizers and wonderful martini options! read more

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Went there on Halloween. They were busy, but the staff was very attentive. We had reservations, sat at bar and had a cocktail while we waited for our table. The food was amazing as usual. Their theme for 13 bars of Halloween was platform 15 7/8. They did a great job. read more

Great food, we took a chance booking day of and we were able to get a reservation at the lounge section which was perfect, but the food was the star, everything was so tasty. Staff was amazing and everyone worked as a team which is always a plus. read more

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Wonderful food and great service! Their seasonal menu items are real winners! We got the Root Vegetable Fall salad and the Tuscan Chicken and couscous. Highly recommend! read more

Great dinner overlooking the water. Food was great. Must eat spot in Manteo. Get the fish special.

Not sure where to start. Lovely ambiance, great table. Good cocktails. It all went south with dinner. Four of us ordered surf and turf, 3 medium-rares were great. Fourth was ordered medium and came out beyond well done. No big deal, it happens. But the manager was just a jerk. Sure he sent out another steak...30 minutes after everyone else was done eating. And with an attitude. A really bad attitude. As someone who spent her 20s waiting tables and working in retail, let me offer a piece of advice. Never argue with a customer who has a legit complaint about their meal. Apologize. Don't argue. It's not about the money, we ended up with a $400 dinner bill. It's about the experience you leave the customer with. The manager needs to go. read more

Food and service were terrific. Dishes were creative yet not strange. Food was delivered at a nice pace with adequate portions.

since chiefs fans are petty losers and leaving fake negative reviews on CJ Gardner Johnson's mom's restaurant in Florida, I just wanna say this restaurant is EXCELLENT!!! And the owners caught an EXCELLENT WHOOPING!! God bless your hearts, Missour! GO BIRDS!!! read more

The concierge at our Inn on Manteo recommended 1587 for our anniversary dinner, and we're glad she did. The experience was five-star in every way. The ambiance is understated elegance fitting for a beach setting. We had a lovely table with a water view. The menu is seafood focused, again as you would expect from this location. The drinks menu is eclectic, with something for everyone. My cocktail was well crafted and very tasty. The food was prepared well, from fresh ingredients. Our server (wish I could remember his name) was only three days on the job, but we never would have been able to tell, which speaks well of his training. The service was friendly and efficient without hovering. We felt the prices were very reasonable for the high level of service and food quality we received. In short, the next time we're in Manteo, we'll be back. read more

Nice dining room, though a bit loud, with great views of the marina. Server staff is awesome. Had a very nice peach salad with goat cheese, pickled onions and pistachios as well as an excellent herb dressing. Dessert was an interesting riff on key lime pie. Only downside is they do not offer any vegetarian entrées. read more

On the expensive side and with all those servers not sure why service is slow. Food was very good, daily fetch was fresh. Puréed eggplant was not going to work so they changed out for smashed potatoes. The fingerling potatoes are over the top! read more

It's a great local restaurant with great food and excellent service! It's also close to home and has excellent views.

The food took a long time to get to our table, which honestly was not a problem considering the views and atmosphere inside the restaurant are quite pleasant. Where my problem stemmed was the way they treated the people that I was at the dinner with. My mother's steak was cooked like a hockey puck (she ordered it medium). She then hesitantly (being the kind person she is) turned it back and asked for a new steak, considering that the entree cost 55$. It took them 30 minutes to bring back out the steak. Again, it was not the time that was the problem. I have been going to dinner with my parents for 20 years and they have never sent anything back or complained to a restaurant. The problem lay in the fact that the manager had the audacity to argue with my father when my father understandably asked where the steak was (it had been 30 minutes since we sent it back and my mother now had to eat alone). He argued with my father, saying that it takes this long to cook a 6 ounce steak to medium. Anyone who's cooked a steak knows that's simply not true. Again, though, the time was not the issue. The manager then told us that my mother's entree would be taken off of the bill, and that dessert would be complementary. However, they still included my mother's entree on the bill and charged us for one of the desserts as well. So, the manager is a complete liar phony who loves to argue with customers. read more

I've had to sit on this review and really think about our experience for a while. And I really struggled with how many stars to afford this review. My husband and I ate here last year and had one of the single best meals we've ever had at this restaurant (I left a detailed review of our wonderful experience on the Facebook page). I wish I could say the same about our more recent experience... I'm not sure what happened, but this feels like a restaurant facing an identity crisis. Don't get me wrong, the food wasn't bad. It's just that, on our previous experience, we found the food to be abundant and exciting. Now, I find it to be pricy and pretentious. I get it, right, it's trying to fit in with every other high end restaurant out there, with its smaller plates and interesting flavors (they weren't), but when I'm asked to pay nearly $30 for what amounts to a half of a chicken breast (including an inedible piece of bone) and 6 gnocchi, plus $9 extra dollars if I wanted an additional "side" (I opted out), I struggle with that. To be fair, my husband's pork chop was a much larger portion, but aside from a pan jus, a few overly salted apple slices and some greens, there was nothing else on the plate to break the meal up. Again, it wasn't bad-- my chicken was a bit dry, but the gravy and gnocchi were delicious. The pork chop was tender, but not exciting in anyway...I feel like I could get that food in any city in the country, and for less than what we paid. There was nothing inspired about it, and it felt very much like they were trying so hard to be "fancy", that they failed in being in any way special, unique or exciting. The soul is gone. I will say, the drinks were strong and good (although I wished they'd had more than one option on the specialty drink menu that wasn't whiskey or gin based. But that's just me). The service was as expected, and the view was gorgeous. We were also pleasantly surprised by our comped desserts (it was our anniversary), although the dessert portions were as large as my dinner entree was small. Will we eat here again? I'm honestly not sure. read more

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Best meal we have had on our visit! Service and presentation were impeccable. Highly recommend, you will not be disappointed! read more

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We've been here many times over the years and it was one of our favorite restaurants in the Outer Banks. It is not very upscale any more. We went last night and they had a very unnecessary loud ukulele player/singer and the noise in the restaurant was deafening. Limited menu, fish came with no sides, bread was $5. 45 minute wait with a reservation. Might not be back. read more

Food: had the New York strip. Very good steak. Cooked to my liking. Well seasoned. Good portion. Vegetable not overcooked. For some reason they brought a Heinz 57 -like steak sauce. Service: not quite polished. They started to bring the entree prior to taking the salad plate Ambiance: noisy but you could hear yourself and your company's conversation I would definitely go back. read more

What a mouth watering experience! We did not wait long and we had drinks in a step down cozy couch area in the meantime. The menu had a lot to choose from and it all sounded tantalizing. The tile fish and it's base of creamed corn orzo was extraordinary. The poke was creative and different with adding the watermelon and chili sauce. This restaurant is a must-go if you are in Manteo! We also had the smoked old fashioned and the pain killers! read more

1587 Restaurant - Tile Fish Special - Seafood Near Me - Manteo, North Carolina

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We had a very nice experience at 1587. The view from our table was beautiful. The staff was friendly and the food was delicious. We ordered the fried Brussels sprouts and potatoes as appetizer, which we quickly devoured. I chose the daily special of grouper with vegetable risotto and my husband chose the tuna steak. We were both pleased with our choices. The creme brûlée for dessert erased a bad experience at a different restaurant from my memory. I'd recommend this spot for a date night. It seems kid friendly, although on the regular menu there was no kid menu options and nothing that my own children would have eaten. I didn't ask about a kid menu since we were able to leave our children at home. The menu is small but the quality is high. We walked in around 5:45 and were seated immediately. They accept reservations but we didn't need one. read more

1587 Restaurant - Grouper with vegetable risotto. - Seafood Near Me - Manteo, North Carolina

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Amazing food and peaceful atmosphere near the water. Service outstanding. Great drinks! Will definitely be back for a date night.

I was temporarily torn deciding between 4 and 5 stars for this restaurant. In what must have been a tragic chain of events, they overcooked my steak. HOWEVER, everything else about this meal and overall dining experience was perfection. I am going to give them the benefit of the doubt and assume that the steak incident of 2015 was a one time thing and it will never happen again. The rest of the food was phenomenal! First of all, the restaurant is located inside of a beautiful historic building, which is very fitting for its colonial surroundings (Roanoke, ghost tours, the Queen Elizabeth II replica etc..) The kitchen was out in the open. I thought it was pretty cool to watch the chefs cook our food. The service was impeccable. We had a really great waitress named Megan (pronounced Meg-Anne). She was a total sweetheart! She was so attentive and helpful in narrowing down our orders. The hostess, Shelby, was equally friendly. She had a permanent smile on her face, but not one of those annoying fake ones. She seemed like a genuinely positive person. Next, the food: mouthwateringly delicious. We split the Pamlico Shrimp over parmesan & sweet pea risotto as our appetizer. Not even exaggerating, one of the best things I've ever tasted in my life. The flavoring was perfect, with just the right amount of cheese. I ordered the filet medium rare, but it was served to me medium/borderline medium well. I really don't like my steak cooked to that degree, so I cannot fairly judge if it was good steak or not. However, the sides of asparagus, mushrooms, and white cheddar cake were so yummy! I also split this with my mom, who in turn shared her Grilled Tilefish over beets, corn and a summer succotash. That dish was light and amazing. My aunt ordered the Red Snapper over okra, summer relish and a blueberry reduction. Although I liked everything, the Snapper was definitely the best entree. I should have known better than to stray from seafood in OBX. All of their seafood is caught locally. Finally, we tried the Creme Brulee for dessert. I couldn't put my finger on what they did differently, but every other restaurant that serves Creme Brulee should figure it out and imitate it. It was just in a category of its own! I would return in a heartbeat! read more

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The restaurant sits pier side, with a gorgeous sunset view of boats and water. We made reservations and had a lovely view from our table. We ordered champagne to start. Soup of the day was a clam chowder with a hush puppy on top! Not too creamy and had hints of bacon. Coastal seafood with a twist of Asian flare would best describe the menu. Eclectic dishes like a seared tuna, but also lamb with Israeli couscous are a few of the main entrees. If you are wanting a nice drink, then order one of the great cocktails. read more

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Yikes - they've gone downhill. We used to love coming here and are sad at the changed situation. The hostess was also very rude. We know folks are having trouble getting good staff but wow. We've been coming for years and knew the waitresses and bartender year to year. Sad to say we won't be coming back if remains as is. A big loss for Manteo. read more

Greeter not friendly. Food was average, entrees $28+. Simple menu, five or six choices. Not impressed with service. Food was ok. Had shrimp and grits that was generous serving but lacked any exceptional taste. There was what I believe was some kind of pork pieces but they were burned. Olive oil drizzle overpowering and grits not great. We also had tuna which was over cooked. For price and setting I expected much higher quality. Cocktails were good. Overall quite an average meal. read more

Fantastic restaurant with views of the marina! The food was outstanding! Our table shared the quail small plate and the bread and butter plate. Both were excellent! The herb butter and apple butter some of the best I've had. I had the shrimp and grits small plate and it was also excellent. Spicy like I like it! Our table also had the fish of the day and the chicken with gnocchi. Everything was so good! I tried it all and we all thought it was excellent! The restaurant is a little loud but that doesn't take away from the quality of the food! We all would definitely come back! read more

This place is more like a lounge and a little bit older is geared more to the older crowd. Very small menu and was recommended the scallops which I ordered and then they didn't have any. So was disappointed. Tried the fried green tomato's and it wasn't the greatest. Had a strange tangy taste. So mostly won't return although I did hear the scallops were wonderful. Just not worth it for us to try again. And it's expensive. read more