We had a great dining experience. The crabcakes were the best I've had. But based on some reviews maybe our great experience may have been a fluke. I was going to drive back down hour and half to treat my sister to crabcakes but I'm afraid it will be disappointing. What say recent other customers. read more

Amazing hidden gem with a breezy ocean view. Loved the banana bread French toast, grits, and biscuits and gravy! Fresh squeezed oj mimosa topped off a great meal! read more

Service was frustratingly bad. Food took much longer to come out than it should have. When my group went, an older man was running the host stand and serving. He tried to match my group's energy with crude remarks, often swearing and insulting our appearances. Cherry on top: after our final items came out late one was wrong. He said it was our fault! We were responsible for making sure our waiter took the order correctly, and was very rude about claiming the items when they hit the table. Clearly the service is second thought here. When it came out, the food tasted great. read more

We had not been in years to the Bistro at the Sea Ranch. We own a house near-by and spend part of the year in KDH. The breakfast was fantastic had great service as we sat outside with our dog! Loved it. The new decking for the outside is great. We liked it so much we went back the next day for crab cake eggs Benedict again. read more

We came to the Beachside Bistro for breakfast to celebrate Mother's Day. And according to other reviews it doesn't seem like our family is the only one who was treated poorly by a guy waiting tables there. (Can't miss him) he literally bull dozed my mom over and same with my daughter and I as we were sitting down at our table.. while making rude remarks. Been in the service industry for yearsssssss and buddy if you can't handle it and customers coming in pisses you off to that extent..you need to find another profession. Waiting tables isn't for you and your attitude sucks! -Locals that won't be back read more

We came for dinner after a day of activities and looking for a nice beach side place to eat that was family friendly. We sat down at what was basically inside of hotel bar. It was called Sea Ranch Resort. Think Days Inn... because it was next to or connected to it. Service was terrible. Servers more interested in staying inside to avoid the heat. Waters - empty. View - doesn't exist. You look at a pile of weeds and grass. Now the food was okay at best. 3/5. Burger was overcooked as most are even after asking for medium. My wife marginally enjoyed a chicken sandwich but said again - dry. The FLIES. Gross and everywhere. They ruined the entire meal and were abhorrent probably because the patio is in a grass patch. I asked about them as far as if they did anything professionally, citronella, foggers, etc and our server said - to quote - "We aren't sure what to do. I tried to spray some Lysol earlier before we opened." Inside bathrooms exist in the hotel. Filthy and no TP or paper towels. The problem isn't the staff - they're all kids. It is the management which might as well have been on Mars. Gone. No where. I wouldn't go back if it was free. Please don't disrespect yourself with this junk hole. Finally the only person dining with us was a mom and her approx 9 year old son (like mine who was dining with us). He appeared to dislike his chicken nuggets/fingers and said "Mom can we leave and go somewhere else." Sad to see 2 family meals ruined by poor service, flies, and poor tasting food. I'm not one to be hard on restaurants for no reason, but this place is terrible. The 2 stars are generous... but no one got food poisoning so good for that. Ugh. read more

This is one of a few places that sits right on the beach. We opted to sit at the bar since it was so hot out but there is a nice outdoor patio nestled by sea grass. We ordered the veggie steak and catch of the day. Both were delicious. read more

Beachside Bistro - Catch of the day, vegetable medley and jasmine rice - New American Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

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Great service and good food! Hubs was sighing leaving rubbing his tummy that means he enjoyed! Good coffee and nice views - and I was able to customize to meet my food needs! Good choice! read more

If you're on the hunt for a low-key spot with major flavor vibes on the beach, this is your new go-to. Their pickle-brined chicken sandwich is *next level*. The chicken is crazy tender and super crispy, with that perfect pickle punch that keeps you coming back (and I don't even like pickles!). With a fresh new chef (whose soups are supreme and comparable to a Michelin starred spot in NYC) running the show, this hidden gem is about to blow up--get in before everyone else does! Seriously - have never had a bad dish here. They always have fun specials to accompany the cute patio under the fairy lights on the walk out to the beach. Great view and vibes. I always forget to take pics of the food because I always dig right in, but check out the patio eco friendly take out containers when you are stuffed from the great portion sizes :) I would say that the hours in google and some other sites seem to be wrong. They're actually open til 10 as they accommodated our large party at 9 when google maps said they were closed! read more

Beachside Bistro - Tasty takeout that holds up well - New American Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

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Today we decided to go out for "brekkies" but we had the same criteria: must have waterside view. While this adorable bistro technically had a waterside view it was limited by the sea grass. Still...it is RIGHT on the beach. This was breakfast so there is nothing stunning to report. We each had the 2 stack of pancakes and asked for crunchy bacon. Boy did they give us crunchy? Very yummy. Our server Amanda was very exuberant for a breakfast place. Very sunny and cheerful. The ONLY drawback was the coffee. It was not very good coffee. It's a shame because the rest of the meal was so charming. The cost was more than reasonable with plenty of parking. read more

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A hidden gem on the beach, great food and great service! Had amazing tacos and wings and they serve my favorite Happy Dad flavors! read more

Beachside Bistro - Happy Dad Hard Seltzer - New American Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

We were in the area and this place sounded good to us for lunch. There was plenty of parking as the restaurant is inside a hotel (very cute looking hotel from the outside!). The service was very friendly. You could eat either inside or out; we chose outside for the beautiful weather. We ordered the chicken sandwich and the tuna bites with cole slaw on the side. Ranking from the most delicious: tuna bites and chicken sandwich tied in first place, fries were delicious and crispy (dip it in the sauce that comes with the tuna bites), and the cole slaw came in last but was refreshing between each bite. The chicken sandwich had a generous amount of toppings, and the sauce complimented the meat deliciously. While this is beachside, we were hoping for ocean views. Nonetheless, we had blue skies and pretty views of North Carolina nature (tall beach grass on the sand). Thank you, Beachside Bistro! read more

Beachside Bistro - Chicken sandwich, cole slaw, tuna bites - New American Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Went for a late-ish breakfast on a Wednesday and were able to get seated outdoors next to the dunes at an umbrella table with a bench seat and ocean views. Enjoyed the egg white omelet with fruit, in particular. While we didn't indulge, the parties around us were sipping mimosas. Only downside was the limited kids menu (although our granddaughter did enjoy her huge pancake). All in all it was a lovely way to start the day. read more

Beachside Bistro - Kid's pancake with bacon (and some of Granddad's scrambled eggs) - New American Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

We were on vacation when we found that the restaurantwe had picked for dinner literally had no parking left so we had to change plans quickly. Thank God for smart phones because we had a party of six, one person with serious food allergies and one who is vegetarian. This place seemed to have something for everyone so we gave it a shot. Pleasant and prompt service, good food, and a good musical performer . Highly recommend the hushpuppies. A good time was had by all . read more

Super delicious food and the staff are very friendly. I would recommend you check this place out on your next visit to obx

We ate here bc it's on property. You can sit inside or outside. Some umbrellas don't cover all the seats. So after sitting out there for a bit we moved inside. The decor is cute and I liked the lighthouse theme was fantastic. We saw one the day before. Food was delicious and reasonably priced. read more

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This restaurant is inside a hotel and you can't see the beach from the restaurant. I walked in here with my mom and sister. I also have a service dog. When we went in they informed me that no dogs are allowed in here and I said thank you I understand I need my service dog for medical assistance. There was a gentleman with yellow hair and an older lady in there both serving. They scoffed at my dog and walked away from us. The sign says please wait to be seated. We watched them hide behind the corner and come in and out for over 10 minutes before we decided to just leave. The restaurant was dead and the food looked dry on the plates of the 1 table they had seated. I guess they're not looking for business. I actually hate the fact I need a service dog. People like this make it hard to go out. read more

This little place is on the ocean nestled by a sand dune if you prefer to eat outside. Follow a pathway next to the entrance to Days Inn (Sea Ranch Resort) off Virginia Dare Dr. This little place has some indoor seating as well. Because of the scarcity of help that has hit most cities including the OBX this restaurant has limited openings, ck for times and days. When l was there they said the restaurant was open until noon M-W. The wait staff is 2 people basically who have a great attitude and are very accommodating. While l waited for my food l took my coffee for a walk to the beach, a very short walk as you are beach side basically. Started out w a mimosa and coffee. The paper menu was flopping around a bit in the ocean breeze but there was many choices to pick from. See the pics l included. I would totally go back there again. Ck it out. read more

Great atmosphere and food! We had crab dip, buffalo wings and for our entree we had the scallop linguine! The band was playing, Phil Watson is the guy that was there that night, he was awesome! We had a view, great food and awesome music! Checked all the boxes for us! read more

Beachside Bistro - Great view of beach and ocean from Beachside Bistro! - New American Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

We went to the bistro several times while staying at the Sea Ranch for 2 nights. Everyone that works there is delightful & it's right off the beach! Phil Watson performs on Wednesday evenings. He's super talented! Recommend banana bread French toast and obx grits bowl for breakfast. Don't forget the espresso martini! Recommend the catch of the day for lunch or dinner. We had tuna for two days. It was that good! The bartender makes a mean cocktail and all the glasses are chilled. Such a nice touch! Thank you so much for amazing food, drinks and hospitality. read more

Beachside Bistro - Beachside Bistro - beach view - New American Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Quick service, tasty food, and fun atmosphere. We were there on a Sunday and had our pick of football games to watch.

I enjoyed this adorable little Bistro behind/connected to the hotel. They offer indoor and outdoor seating so we ate outside where you have s view of some tall beach grass with a boardwalk to the beach. Came for breakfast. Had a grit bowl which was delicious and I also had the yogurt with fruit and oatmeal/granola. read more

If you follow me, you know I'm a foodie. I have eaten at alot of places across the states. I have had expensive plates and the cheapest dive bar food placed in front of me. I can honestly say, this places ranks in my top 5 of best sirloin steak I've ever had. The restaurant is tucked away behind the hotel, Sea Ranch Resort (which I will have a review of its own) that we stayed at while on our trip to the outer banks. Its a smaller venue but very well managed and has plenty of tables to choose from. There are several 4 chair tables and about 2 person tables. You can also choose to sit at one of the 7 or 8 spots at the bar. The service was one of the best I have had at any establishment. Out waitress, Geri, was friendly, quick, kept our drinks full and the conversation interesting. It was more like eating at a friend's house than at a hotel restaurant. The bartender, Sarah, was just as friendly. We stayed an extra 20 minutes after we were finished eating just to partake in conversation with these two amazing ladies. I didn't get to meet the cook, but let me say this. The sirloin steak was easily top 5 I've ever had. It was perfectly cooked to order, warm in the middle and had perfect flavor. The okay comes with fresh green beans and mashed potatoes. Wow, even the sides were flavored to perfection. Next time we head out to the outer banks, we will 110% make it our mission to have dinner here again. Thank you to the entire staff for the amazing food and the even better camaraderie. read more

We had breakfast there twice this week. Excellent service and breakfast was delicious! Definitely top of the list for our next trip to the obx. read more

Went for a late breakfast at 10AM. Only a few people were there. Ordered a cheese omelette and crabmeat crepes w/eggs. The food came out in about 4 minutes and was barely warm, had obviously been pre-cooked. The butter couldn't even melt on the barely toasted bread. Only giving 2 stars because of the pleasant waitress. read more

Did a lunch one day and breakfast the next. Had the crab dip with triangle pitas and the cake bites. They were amazing. I liked the dip better though. Had two sorbet mimosas! One strawberry and one lemon. Lemon was better. Breakfast was awesome! French toast and bacon were good and surprisingly the scrambled eggs. Be careful when adding extras. My French toast and bacon did not come with eggs. I added two scrambled with cheese and was charged $4.95 for that. Happy eating! read more

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Fantastic breakfast here yesterday. Great Bloody Mary's and Mimosas. We had eggs Benedict, Cajun omelet, biscuits &gravy and Crab Crepes. Will definitely go back. Service and atmosphere was perfect. read more

Awesome little spot with indoor and outdoor seating. They are small inside so they are not good for large parties. The menu is limited but everything everyone at my table ordered looked and tasted amazing. I ordered the country fried steak platter and I was not disappointed. The prices were reasonable and the staff was friendly. Nice little hidden gem. read more

Beachside Bistro - Country fried steak, eggs, home fries, and a biscuit covered in sausage gravy. - New American Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Best grits I have ever tasted. We stay at the Sea Ranch frequently and we are a little disappointed that the wings and crab dip were removed from the menu. read more

We stayed at the hotel attached and have eaten here twice, once for breakfast and once for dinner. The food was phenomenal, my husband can be particular about seafood and swears they were the best scallops he's ever had! We both had the banana bread French toast and it was so good, no fake banana taste. One of the staff is an artist and puts out big white papers to cover the tables, which is a fantastic idea for the ones with littles. It is small inside so the bar is pretty close but nobody seemed rowdy. read more

This was honestly the most disappointing dinner I've ever had. My husband and I wanted to splurge on a nice dinner before heading home from vacation. We don't have fresh ocean seafood anywhere near us at home so I really wanted one last good seafood meal. After reading Beachside Bistro's good reviews I was excited to try it out. We both ordered virgin pina coladas which were almost more like watery pineapple/coconut flavored shaved ice; not very creamy at all and not very flavorful. For dinner my husband ordered a chicken pasta dish, which was by far the lesser of two evils of our entrees. The sauce was pretty yummy and the pasta wasn't bad. Even so, his chicken was incredibly dry and not very appetizing to look at. My entree is where things get really bad. I ordered the outer banks seafood platter, which consisted of about four shrimps, four scallops, a crab cake, a trigger fish fillet, potatoes and "seasonal vegetables." The shrimp still had their tails on and were incredibly tough and rubbery. The scallops were also rubbery and had a strong, strange, unpleasant flavor. The trigger fish was watery and tasted very not fresh. None of the above were seasoned well. The crab cake was tolerable. The "seasonal vegetables" were a disgrace; mushy, watery carrots with green and wax beans in a bland, watery sort of sauce. The most palatable part of my whole seafood platter was probably the potatoes which were lacking in flavor but at least not an insult to the senses. To make matters worse, this plate of sadness was $35. This meal ended up being one of the most expensive of our entire vacation, and was by far the worst. We couldn't even get out of there as our waitress had disappeared and had to be retrieved by one of her coworkers. All in all, a crushing disappointment I wouldn't recommend to my worst enemy. read more

Beachside Bistro - Pina colada - New American Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

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Great breakfast food and service. Really sweet waitress. Potions are solid sizes. You can see the beach! My kids loved the patio.

Charming little eatery. Went for breakfast. Everything was good. Get the biscuits. My wife had the skinny omelet and loved it. I had the 2-egg breakfast with home fries (done perfectly) and sausage. Everything was good. The place was really busy, too, indicating it's popularity. Try it. It's not fancy but it's really good. read more

Our waitress Caitlin was top tier, so friendly and personable. Our food was the best we had all week during our stay. Definitely will be coming back during our next stay read more

Excellent service, excellent food. We came for dinner and the experience was great, no complaints. Ordered the crab dinner special, flounder special, three kids meals. Large portions for kids meals! Our kiddos were very happy with the food. The table has a cover for kids to color on Candlelight on the tables and beautiful ocean views. Enough said :) read more

Omelet was cold and undercooked, so was the bacon. The staff was completely disorganized. Not a big place and they were so slow. Overpriced. Would never go there again. read more

We ate breakfast there several days during our stay, and each time it was delicious! The service was great, and we loved the beachside atmosphere! read more

This is the place to go for Breakfast! Great food, great service, (Donnie is fun), and the location right off the beach is perfect. We had omelets on our first visit and pancakes with eggs, grits and ham on our second. Both times, we couldn't have been more pleased. Next time we are in OBX, we will eat there. . read more

See my praise from a year ago for details, but the bottom line is this place is still a hidden gem. We ate brunch here 3 mornings in a row! Keep up the great food! read more

My family loves this place! We stay at the hotel and eat here throughout the week. Great sea food, wonderful atmosphere! We can't wait to come back. read more