After 5 years, I'm 100% biased, but in my opinion this is a must eat in OBX. Great breakfast. Chill vibes. Close to the beach. There is no other way to start your day. Pro Tip: Timing is key here. Come early or be prepared to wait. read more

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What a delightful and quirky place! We wanted a new brunch place to try out, and we ended up here. The buildings are so colorful and has a very chill, yet fun atmosphere. When we arrived on a Saturday morning in mid September, they estimated an hour wait. It ended up being 30 min since we said we'd take whatever is first available. They have seating in the back with shade while you wait for the buzzer. They ended up seating us in front of the restaurant outdoors on high tops. We didn't mind, but we definitely shuffled chairs to find a comfy high top since they vary. It was a windy morning, so it was hard to keep things from flying away! We ordered the South of the border omelette and western omelette, both with home fries. They both were so flavorful! The home fries had onions, bell peppers, and some seasoning. It was great! We also ordered half an order of French toast, but felt indifferent. The service was great and quick! We will return in future trips. read more

Art’s Place - Western omelette, south of the border omelette, 1/2 French toast order - American Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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Stopped here for some much needed food after a 12 hour drive from Indiana with my wife and 2 girls. Came for the decent prices and great reviews. Atmosphere was great. Our service was great. But the food, sub par. Soft drinks were "odd" for lack of better word. So I returned it for a beer cause, why not. Sweet tea was so sweet that we had to dilute it with water. We can handle that. The food would have been great, had they used ANY SEASONING at all. Everything tasted as tho the kitchen lost all S&P privileges. I had the prime rib w/ au jus. Meat was tender and onions cooked nicely. But it definitely didn't match the description which was something like "on a hoagie bun topped with garlic and butter." It was not. Which would have really helped carry the no seasoning deal. Au jus, had great potential, just no flavor. I ended up eating the meat alone and left the bread. Wife got the Reuben. Which was overall ok. Much more flavor than mine. But only bc of the sauerkraut. Oldest daughter got the BYO burger, with cheese and pickle. The burger was clearly a frozen patty from the store. As clearly defined by the shape of the patty. She ate half and the other half sits in the fridge as I type, from 2 nights ago. (I usually eat all the leftovers) I leave this review in hopes that the management and kitchen staff will start to properly season their food. Arts has great potential. But not without seasoning! read more

A really old school spot with plenty of locals, lots of Jameson shots poured , and surprisingly good food for breakfast and lunch . The chef works the grill hard, and the beachside vibe is always on point. A must see on every revisit read more

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You know that when you arrive at your vacation place and the first morning you ask "where are we going for breakfast?" And both of you say "Art's Place," you know it is a great place!! The food is tasty. The service is excellent and the ambiance is fun. What is not to like. read more

Art’s Place - Monte Cristo - American Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Beach Burger Mania and more-- want a Beach place with cold drinks and Burgers to dream about? Literally; O dreamt of these burgers and the chili was awesome too. chunky and spicy just enough... Bartender was amazing- friendly, down to earth and had some great help. Don't miss it and take a moment- small; quality upside and yes the have...Say it with me!!!! BEER! read more

Art’s Place - Bacon 1/2 pound burger and the fries were so right! - American Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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We stopped here to enjoy a weekend brunch. That was a great decision! Although we had to wait a bit to get a table, the staff was efficient as the indoor dining area is fairly limited on space and tables. They offer a good selection of classic breakfast/brunch entrees. The pricing is very competitive, and the portions was large. We like to point out that their Biscuit and Gravy is excellent! Service was fast and efficient. Next time, we will try out their burgers instead. read more

Art’s Place - Spanish omelette with biscuit and sausage gravy - American Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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First timers. We just moved here from Hawai'i and wanted to get lunch. Spoke with a few people and they highly recommend Art's place for a great burger. I tried the habanero bacon jam burger expecting some heat. No heat what so ever. Tasted sweet like a bell pepper. Needed just a touch of salt,season salt. Also had jalapeño poppers and those were delicious. The guy that helped us was awesome. Will be back soon. Bloody Mary was ok. read more

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Small, cramped, and full of character! Great spot right off the beach to grab a burger and fries exclamation this place is no frills and I would definitely come back. Probably not good for larger groups but great if you were four or less and want some good local approved food. read more

The best breakfast around! It's always crowded and there's usually a bit of a wait, but it's absolutely worth it. The food is delicious, portions are great, and the prices are really affordable. Definitely a must-visit for breakfast! read more

Everything was great from the service to the food but let me tell you it gets packed fast cuz right now it's a very small dining area I guess just during the day maybe they open the upstairs during the night and it's definitely too cold to sit outside. My hamburger was perfect and fantastic will be back read more

Art’s Place - Beer meni - American Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Jam packed tiny little place. We had a brief wait and then got seated at the bar. Service was very quick and prices were good. They know what they're doing there. Because we were seated at the bar, we had a good view of the grill and watched the cook adeptly cook the orders. It was kind of fun to watch. It was really too loud to talk much but the food came quickly and was delicious. I had a BLT and I enjoyed it very much. The portions were huge! I ended up taking half the sandwich home and had it for dinner. This is another hole in the wall place recommended by a local tour guide. It was a good find. read more

Got in just before the crowd open mic night, little did we know we were in for a treat! Not only massive deliciousness in the burger but loads of friendly folks just out to have a good time with some live music! Such a fun little place even in October! Go in season, go off season - just go! read more

Art’s Place - Western burger - American Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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Finger licking good. I was in the area and decided to stop in, oh I'm glad I did. I had the Carolina Burger and wow was it good. It came with chili on the burger and I added the side of slaw to it and that was a great idea. Sorry I didn't get a picture, I was so hungry I couldn't wait to eat it. read more

A no frills beach road burger joint. Their burger and fries are great! Fresh, 1/2 pound patties - seasoned with Worcestershire sauce and pepper once they are put on the flat top. Hand cut fries... yummmmm The Baja burger, with the red onions and pineapple, Swiss and balsamic glaze - the flavors work!! Sat at the bar and the bartenders are ready and happy to help! read more

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Great sandwich! The fries were super crispy, delicious ! The girls were very attentive and topped off our drink regularly. It is a small place, but the make up for the size with top notch food and friendly atmosphere. Nevermind the grumpy guy in the corner, every local haunt has one. read more

Art’s Place - Prime Rib Sandwich - American Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Must visit when you are in town. Good food above and good vibes below. Small and can be crowded. A good time regardless.

A small hole in the wall diner/restaurant with full bar service. They offer mostly handhelds, and have a nice beer/wine and mixed drink list. That said, the burger is the star here. Juicy, cooked to perfection, served on a Martin's potato bun (IYKYK), with any of an assortment of toppings. I had the pimiento burger, it was terrific. Service with a smile, a great burger, cold beers and across the road from the beach? How could it get better. (According to my son, easily in the top 5 burgers in NC). read more

An absolute MUST!! Everytime we vacation we come a few times! Burgers you cannot go wrong! Wings are fabulous! Crabcake sandwich amazing! Have not had a bad experience! Place is tiny however the staff always fit you in somewhere! read more

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Found this gem years ago. Always great to come back and get that first time feeling. Kitchen and wait staff are top notch. Food incredible every time. read more

Nice staff, very busy but acceptably quick service, southern style breakfast. Staying nearby and ordered to go, got back and some food was missing, got other stuff to do today so oh well I guess read more

Service was horrendous. The waitress/hostess was extremely rude. Do not recommend for family environment.

Terrible service upon walking into the restaurant, place was completely empty and we walked in with a party of 16 people (which we know is a large amount) but when your restaurant is empty maybe you should act more grateful you are getting ANY service period. Person at front was rude told us we had to wait in the back for at least an hour, didn't even take our information and then went and complained about how large our party was to the servers, who all looked at my family in disgust. Says online it's child friendly but looks basically like a bar. Workers were smoking cigarettes in the back seating area, we took our family elsewhere and others should do the same. read more

Called for a carryout. Ordered the bacon cheeseburger with fries. It was excellent! Most flavorful burger I've had down here! Big portions (both the burger and the fries). Always a good sign when they ask how you want it cooked! And they nailed it! Will definitely be back!!! read more

Like to go here for breakfast. Service and food are always top flight. Usually hard to get into but worth it.

Awesome breakfast spot! I got the egg breakfast, fried over-easy with bacon, grits, and a biscuit. My girlfriend got the french toast. I got a Bloody Mary and she got the Golden Girl. Everything was awesome! Food was affordable, and the vibe of the place was great! read more

Art’s Place - Egg Breakfast with Bacon - American Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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Pretty cool place that gets crowded quickly! Service is a bit slow when crowded. So expect a wait for seating and food. Definitely check out the front deck... it has a slight ocean view. They have outdoor seating on the sides and a backyard area. We went on a Sunday and they had live performances which was pretty cool. The food is good. We tried the standard burger which was good. We also tried their 5 alarm burger, which had spicy mustard and jalapeños. It was tasty and not spicy hot. So if you like jalapeño flavors, it's worth a shot. Also, try their sweet potato fries which I think is better than the regular fries. read more

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Wow.. now that's a burger. When they say 1/2 pound patties they mean it. I should've read the fine print but glad I didn't! My double bacon cheeseburger was amazing and cooked perfectly. Bacon and Swiss was the way to go!! Hands down some of the best fries on the obx if you ask me. Only bad thing was we discovered this on our way home and weren't able to eat it at least once more!!! Great atmosphere, great food and great help!! The help were all amazing and was fun to watch the guys do their thing on the grill! Highly recommend, just make sure you get it early enough in the week to go back! read more

Art’s Place - Double Bacon Cheeseburger! - American Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

We did takeout. The food was well packed and traveled well, including the fries. Hamburger was tasty and good size. Got my money's worth.

The service was laid back but really great! We sat at the bar and everything was perfect. The drinks and food were really good too. So glad we stopped by!! read more

Service was fantastic! The employees were welcoming and easy-going with our medium group of 7. We arrived right before the dinner rush around 4p and got to sit inside. There is a lot of outdoor seating as well! It is kid friendly and the atmosphere is very beachy-chill. Parking is pretty good depending on the time you arrive but they do have a small parking lot on site. We started with drinks and chips & mango salsa. The server was very kind and asked if we wanted to place the kids order with the appetizer but we decided to wait. The salsa was fresh and had a slight kick to it but it was delicious and refreshing after a long day at the beach. The chips were thick and crispy and perfect for dipping. I was about to order the Five Alarm Burger (Pepper jack cheese, grilled onions, jalapenos & spicy mustard) but at the last second we realized there was a specials menu (only one paper menu on the table) and thankfully my sister saw the Chupacabra burger special! The burgers come with natural cut fries and the patties are huge! They were cooked perfectly and the portions were more than enough to fill your belly. The great thing about the burgers - besides the taste - is that the buns are thinner so you don't feel super heavy after eating THE WHOLE THING plus fries My husband got the Swiss Mushroom on Rye and said it was good but that the Chupacabra was definitely better. The goat cheese and house made red onion jam were such a great pair. read more

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If you have issues not having your way , leave! This place does things their way.! Breakfast ends at 10:45 ! Lunch starts at 11:30! Very small kitchen! 100 percent attitude and local! I don't care what you think! ! The food is ok! I found it to be good but not great ! We had to sit at the bar! The other table was used for I guess staff children! Limited seating! It has a bar scene! The hamburgers appeared to be made by hand! The over cook every burger! It was nice to see everything made in front of you! I found a little bit of bone in my burger! It was little dry. They put some type of liquid with very little salt on the burger! My wife's burger tasted different ! It had more flavor! Fries were excellent! We got ranch ! The place movers very metered! It's very friendly!the egg on the burger was fine! It's a very salty local place! I didn't like closing the kitchen at 10:45 and being made to sit at the bar on high top chairs! I thought the hamburger was large but my flavor was bland and not cooked to medium as indicated! My wife loved her burger! I think this is not a tourist place and I would probably not return! I did very much enjoy my experience! read more

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Very cool vibe and great waitress. Had the pimento burger with jalapeños and french fries. The sauce on the burger was fantastic. So happy that I made it here for lunch after being ignored at another restaurant. Five stars for the fantastic staff! read more

Stopped into Art's Place for breakfast before heading out of OBX. We were looking forward to breakfast but did not anticipate how long it would take to wait for our table or food. The food was fine but we were pretty hungry after waiting for so long. I would order breakfast TOGO next time and just sit at a table outside behind the building that were not being used for dining in. The inside is extremely tiny and only a handful of outdoor tables near the front of the building were being used for dine-in customers. If you are in a rush or have a large party I would recommend going somewhere else. I will say the staff was great! They were constantly hustling around the restaurant and assisting tables or greeting new customers coming in. read more

Amazing as usual! Best burger on the beach. Onion rings and fries are very good. Great service!

Delicious is an understatement. We arrived on the tail end of breakfast and stayed for the lunch setup. We were partial to the burgers since first coming 4 years ago. Our boys loved them then and the quality has not waned! We sat at the bar and watched Sue, Larry and the team operate with respect and love, which is NOT always easy in tight quarters! We ordered the Old Bay Wings, Western and Carolina Burgers - all were delicious! Treat these guys and gals with care. There are precious and doing AMAZING things! We hope to be back very soon. read more

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BEST BURGER ON THE BEACH! the service is friendly and efficient. The restaurant...make that burger bar... with a few tables and outside seating, is small but if you go during the middle of the day you will have a great chance for a seat and show watching the food being cooked. Did I say the burgers are AWESOME!!! The beer is also perfectly cold, and the sweet tea is satisfying. read more

Locals joint. Southern soul food. Specialty best burgers on the beach, sweet potato fries, fried green tomatoes, steamer bar upstairs on the deck with a wide view of the ocean. Daniel has done a great job with Arts. read more

Art’s Place - Crab legs at the Sway Bar!!! - American Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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We got a bunch of burgers from Art's Place, and they were cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious. Great service too. Thank you to whoever cooked those delicious burgers. read more

Good grief if I post again about this business they will begin charging me rent You can't go wrong with Art's for breakfast, lunch or dinner, the food is always delicious and served with a smile. We particularly enjoy the off season here as our favorite restaurants aren't as crowded. Be sure to stop in for a great meal, cold drink & ocean view from the top bar! read more