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    Bj's Carolina Cafe

    4.1 (148 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque, Seafood, Cafes
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    fried pickle spears
    Shawn K.

    We've been here three times (and counting). It's a great little cafe right before the bridge to Outer Banks. We've went there for dinner and breakfast. The location is super convenient. The servers are all super nice (had three different ones). Dinner: We agree, for the style of fries they make, they are the best. Honestly, you could go here and have loaded fries for your meal and be happy. Be sure to order a beer, as their drafts are great. Fries are house-made. You can tell. On our first visit, we were surprised at how good they are. The waiter was nice enough to tell us the little story about em'. All of the sides we tried were great. Fam agreed the fried pickle spears were amazing. Fries as mentioned. Entrees are a little more lackluster. They're good just those daggon fries are too good. I had a burger first then a chicken platter with cheese. The chicken chesapeake wasn't too good. I got to try the chicken tenders; they were by far the best. Pulled pork was decent. Breakfast: We didn't think they'd nail a breakfast, but they do. My omelet was filled with thick cut bacon, akin to pork belly. Biscuits and gravy were legit. Sausage links were great. The potatoes had a wonderful crunch to them.

    a wooden swan
    Jon L.

    There are not a lot of food choices in Jarvisburg, NC. A quick Yelp search yielded this place as highly rated location. When I checked the web site for the menu and saw they had fresh fish and love music on a Wednesday, i was in. I had the grilled flounder with a side salad and fried okra. Wow what a meal, it really hit the spot for just what I wanted. I sat at the bar and had great service from Missy with her friendly smile and Southern welcome. The singer played 'Southern Cross' and I was feeling very relaxed just the way you should when you are starting your OBX vacation.

    Menu the morning of 6/11/2022.
    Hector R.

    If you are on your way to the North Carolina Outer Banks, you should stop here for a taste of what the "OBX" is Al about. Excellent menu (we were here for breakfast), excellent breakfast and possibly the nicest staff you will find anywhere... Note: Try their crabmeat Omelet if you are here for breakfast. It is to die for!

    Jill M.

    I've driven by here for years but just stopped for the first time. Wow! I'm so sad I've missed out for so long. Everyone was very friendly, I ordered the shrimp platter and the shrimp were sweet and perfectly crunchy. Add on the hand cut french fries and homemade desserts and it was a perfect meal :-)

    Red drum fish, blackened
    Amy K.

    The place is pretty clean along with the bathroom which is unusual considering it's a place off of a remote area on 158. The waitress, Tara (I think) is very pleasant and friendly. I ordered the crab cake which was full of crab meat and not breaded like others. It's all crab meat the way it should be. My friend ordered the red drum fish and she said it was moist and flavorful as well. Highly recommend this place. Will come back if I'm ever in the outer banks. Oh and I forgot to mentioned their corn bread is scrumptious. I regret not ordering a to go!! Now I'm craving them.

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    Has always been a good meal here and great desserts can get crowded but never a long wait

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    Great food. Country setting. Large servings. Nice prices. Worth a trip up from the beach

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    Food service atmosphere cost were all perfect for a Sunday brunch . Will definitely be back!

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    Best burgers in Currituck County, outstanding service at reasonable prices. Top notch!

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    Our waitress was so kind! Food was pretty good and came out quickly! Would stop here again.

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    Hostess was rude & my sister got sick after eating the crabcakes..this place is nasty!!

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