After driving past here one too many times, I had to stop by and see what the rave was about. There was always a line whenever I was just passing by. So this time, I decided to give Capt'n Franks a try. The Food: The food here, were just okay. Nothing to tell home about. Just quick, fast service that gets the job done if you're craving a good hot dog. I went with the Texas Dog, Kraut Dog and the Chili Cheese Dog. All of them tasted good. However, I did order a side of hush puppies. And, those were awful. No flavor in the batter whatsoever and no amount of dipping sauce could have saved it. The Service: Service was fast and easy. Wait in line, order at the front and they'll either deliver to your table or call your number. The Atmosphere: Nice beach vibes that gives a feeling like this is a hidden gem or a must-go too spot. Cool place with seating indoors and on the roof as well. Overall, a 3/5. I understand they're hot dogs, but there wasn't much of a wow factor I saw. Definitely give this a place a try though! All the combinations looked and sounded good. read more

Capt'n Franks - Hush puppies, Chili cheese, Texas, and Kraut - Hot Dogs Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Honestly I think their price is a little high because it is not a beef hot dog, although you can order one for 10 bucks Anyway You Want It seriously I was craving a hot dog and I'd heard amazing reviews this place. Very friendly service I love crinkle fries I just added to be a little expensive and I know we're in a tourist town so don't shoot me down next time I'll get the all beef and pay the $10, I bet it will be 100% better read more

Capt'n Franks - Love the atmosphere - Hot Dogs Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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This place is an institution that we love to frequent. They have been around since the 70's. Hotdogs in all forms are the food of choice. I am a basic hotdog man. Give me onions and mustard and I'm happy. They have all sizes of dogs. We try not to order those addicting crinkle cut fries but they always seem to be an added partner to the dogs. They are always hot. Walk up to the counter to order. If you inside they walk your tray of dogs over to you. In the summer months, you will need to wait in a line. There is outdoor seating and a decent shared parking lot. read more

Capt'n Franks - All my dogs! Kidding just half are mine! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

I judge every hotdog restaurant the same way, I order a West Virginia style hotdog and a Chicago style hot dog and sometimes fries or the closest variants to those that I can and trust me, I've eaten thousands of hot dogs in my day. Let's just say that whoever came up with the menu didn't really know anything about hot dogs. A proper Chicago dog should be on a poppy seed bun, all beef hot dog, sport peppers, yellow mustard, green relish, onions, tomatoes and celery salt. Anything else is blasphemy, especially ketchup. Capt'n Franks calls a Chicago Dog mustard, onions, chili & coleslaw....which is a West Virginia style hot dog...they don't even have coleslaw and chili in Chicago! SMDH. 0 stars for mixing this up and not even realizing it. A proper WV dog has mustard, onions, chili & coleslaw. It must be hot dog chili, no beans!--which the chili here fits the definition and is pretty good 4 stars. Coleslaw must be flavorful and not runny but was pretty average here 3 stars. Onions sweet. So the fake Chicago dog masquerading as a WV dog was just okay as far as WV style hot dogs go. My second dog was the BLT dog and it was pretty bad. I'm guessing they used the cheapest lettuce and tomatoes they could find, overcooked some low quality bacon and sprinkled it on. Another 0 stars for this hot dog. The crinkle cut fries were average run of the mill fries, probably GFS fries the same ones most small restaurants uses. Nothing special here. Service was average. I do give them a star for the styling and decor. The parking lot is all gravel so if you're on a motorcycle beware (some riders struggle with gravel lots). There's plenty of parking. Probably wouldn't eat here again with all of the other great options in the area. read more

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Great hidden gem of the Outer Banks. Only open Wed - Sat from 10-3p. Walk up & order at the counter. Quick service & Reasonable prices with a larger variety of Dogs & fries. read more

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Staff was pleasant. Got 2 "junk" hot dogs, 2 cheerwine, lg onion rings, for $24. Beach price i guess :) read more

Great service counter person friendly and helpful the food was cooked perfectly there was tables inside but I took mine to go

My husband and I had two foot long hotdogs. I got chilly on mine. The chilly wasn't very good. However the beef hotdogs were very good. Which surprised me because normally I don't like the beef kind at all. I love the bad for your health regular ones best! The employees were very friendly and helpful. This place has inside seating and two kinds of seating outdoor too. One right outside in the front and one on the roof. I really wished I tried their fries out, that's my only regret! They also serve beer here. They have very fast service. I only waited 5 minutes or so and our food was ready to go! read more

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Everything we ate was awesome. The hot dogs were awesome, the corn dog wanted me ordering 5 more!!! The staff was fantastic and they were all so kind! My daughter's meal came with a frisbee and of course we had to get her a shirt and some koozies for myself and my wife! For all the great restaurants in the area Capt'n Franks is a must have!! read more

I got the foot long with chili and onions. Wife got the standard with kraut. Everything was delicious. read more

Capt'n Franks - Hot Dogs Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Fast, friendly service. Hotdogs were yummy. We ate them because they were so good. Sorry no pics. Upstairs was less crowded and lots of open seating.Chili cheese w/ onioins, Texas, and Chicago hit the spot. I only got 1 and hubby got 2...should have gotton read more

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I love to stop at this unique spot for lunch . The food is very good. I love the hot dogs and fries. The service is prompt. It's also a cool place to take children . The Ambiance is fun. read more

Capt'n Franks Hot Dogs is a MUST! A+++, 5 Stars, 10/10!! My wife and I came across Capt'n Franks during our first trip to OBX and it instantly became a favorite. It's conveniently located off MP 4.5 Croatan Hwy and offers ample parking spaces nearby. The service is phenomenal - fast and friendly. The menu features a good number of options, so there's surely something for everyone. My personal favorite was the Junkyard Dog (the works, 8 toppings) and the Capt'n's Foot Long - fresh ingredients, prepared to perfection and loaded with flavor! I recommend getting the Cheese Fries too - they are delicious! Can't wait to make Capt'n Franks our first stop next time we are in the area! read more

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Great hotdogs and the chili was some of the best I've had. Fries and onion rings were cooked well but unremarkable. Definitely a great quick lunch spot. read more

The food Anyway you want a hotdog. The decorations inside and out are fun. Service is very fast so don't worry about the line out the door. read more

Capt'n Franks - The footlong - Hot Dogs Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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Fast service, very friendly staff, nice ambiance, and good affordable dogs! It was a huge hit with my family. The service was so quick we were able to make it to our movie on time. Would definitely recommend to families or anyone looking for some good food! read more

Not that they need another review since there was a line out the door but was first time here - we didn't even know it was popular - just saw the sign and we love hotdog places! Had several dogs with chilli, relish, sauerkraut, and cheese fries and onion rings. Fries and onion rings were AMAZING read more

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If you want an absolutely dubious meal that'll make you hate your family; Order the Baja Dog and buckle up for an extremely disappointing ride. read more

The Super Dogs were excellent and the service quick and friendly. A definite return trip for us

Went there twice and both times the food was sub par, especially for just a hot dog and French fries

So I wouldn't say a hot dog place was #1 on our list when visiting OBX, but man are we sure glad we stopped in!! Parking was easy with their own lot and we quickly jumped in line. There was a staff member letting people inside party by party to prevent the inside from becoming too full. Once it was our turn to go inside, we were greeted by friendly staff and gave them our order. As you can see from the photos, we got the Mac & Cheese Dog, Mad Dog and a Texas Dog as well as an order of Beach Fries (old bay) and hush puppies. Once our order was in, we headed upstairs to wait for our food. There's plenty of seating inside, outside on the first floor and on the second floor with lots of shade. Tables had everything we needed. I think we devoured our dogs in record time. The buns were so soft and even though the hot dogs were a little small, the toppings had us full by the end. We also loved the crinkle fries, and you can't go wrong with hush puppies! Service was quick and we were in and out in no time. Highly recommend for a quick bite! read more

Capt'n Franks - Hot Dogs Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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My son is a hot dog connoisseur and loves the dogs at Captain Franks. Dad, "the dogs are heavenly"! His only complaint is that the buns are not toasted on the grill. The staff was very friendly. Parking was a bit tight. Great Dogs!! read more

Came here at 2:50 pm and they closed early. Last time I was here hot dogs were great and a lot of different choices. read more

Capt'n Franks - always a favorite when visiting the OBX! The service is great and the hot dogs are even better!

It's not a trip to the OBX, Hatteras and beyond without a trip to Capt Franks! I have been eating at this simple little lunch spot for over 30 years. Come for the hot dogs (junkyard dog with all the fixins is my fave) stay for the corn dogs, cheese fries, awesome staff and cozy location. It gets busy but the staff is always friendly and helpful and the food is always delicious! They serve beer to include some local craft brews as well. read more

Capt'n Franks - Junkyard Dogs!! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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I got the Chicago dog but I wasn't a fan of the slaw. The corndog, fries and onion rings were all really good! Great fast food place! read more

Capt'n Franks - Chicago dog no onions, corn dog, fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

I didn't even get to stay to eat. There was a large group there who were figuring out their table arrangement so we went around them to go inside. Since we hand never been there, I didn't know if you had to put your name in or if it was counter service. I went in and looked around and realized that it was counter service. I no sooner turned around to go get my group when an older man with a "Captain Frank's" t-shirt and a "Retired" hat on opened the door and snapped at me, and chastised me like a child, wanting to know who I thought I was to jump in front of everyone in line. I assured him I wasn't that I thought they were seating themselves. He kept on about not cutting in front if people. At first, I didn't even realize he worked for the restaurant because his shirt was faded and he had no name tag. This has bothered me for two days and put a damper on our vacation, considering the rude way he spoke to me. We won't go back. read more

This little hot dog shack was roughly 100 yards from where we were staying. Which is to say we had it multiple times (to-go only). I'd say stick to the hot dog items- you can't go wrong with their "snap" dog- and you'll be very happy. Oh, and don't forget to get a couple dozen freshly made corn dogs. What a treat! read more

A man was standing in front of the door with a captain franks shirt talking with a group of ladies. I said excuse me and tried to go around him. he yelled at me to wait. I tried to tell him that I was not trying to cut a line but wanted to see how long the wait. He said why? He didn't want to hear my answer and told me he was the owner and didn't have to serve me and told me to leave his establishment. I asked his name so I could get get his name right when writing this review. He refused and threatened to call the police. Not only was he rude and disrespectful but blocking a door so no one could enter or leave is to me a fire and safety hazard. The man and his establishment is blot on an otherwise great trip to the Outter Banks. Very hostile and disrespectful to customers. Do not eat here. read more

Best Hot dog in OBX. Awesome customer service. Always very busy but always very fast service. Nice and clean with a great atmosphere for a hot dog joint that has so much more variety than just dogs. Franks also serves beer. I would highly recommend Franks for so many reasons !! read more

The outside seating area was filthy. Just the filthiest eating area I've seen in a long while. It's clear they don't do any meaningful cleaning. So gross. read more

Hot dogs. Fries. Hushpuppies. Sandwiches. And so much more. Capt'n Franks will hold a special place in my heart. I got a corndog, cheese fries, and hushpuppies and none of them disappointed. Service was top tier, for they make you feel like you've been a regular for 10+ years. read more

Good food service overall, nice place! Tasty place for a quick lunch. Easy parking and several seating options.

Let start with OUTSTANDING smiling service from the start how has this charm been here since 1975 and we never stopped? Our crowd tried the Sauerkraut dog, Texas dog and Mac and cheese with a side of their chili cheese Kringle fries and let me tell you each of us was planning our next trip to try other dogs . Kraut wasn't over whelming almost had a hint of sweet to it. They offer both snap dogs or wieners to please both types of hot dog connoisseurs.,. Make the stop so worth it read more

Capt'n Franks - Mac n cheese - Hot Dogs Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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super yummy food. really nice workers and great service. didn't take long at all to get my food even though we had 8 people. i do wish the inside had more seats but i'm being super picky. recommend this place when ur in the area!!!!! read more

The food and service was some of the best I have ever experienced. This afternoon my family and I went to Capt'n Franks the first thing I noticed was that the restaurant was decorated to the sea theme with made our dining experience much better than what was expected. The food was out of this world, the staff was very kind to my family and I, overall it was a very pleasant dining experience. I would completely recommend this establishment to any tourist that comes to the Outer Banks. read more

We stopped by here for a quick snack and was pleasantly surprised by the yummy corn dogs and chili cheese dogs we ordered. For their low prices, you get some fresh and deliciously cooked hot dogs and corn dogs along with a very homey and family friendly atmosphere. The corn dog was amazing!! I watched it being cooked in the open kitchen and it was freshly served with a little wait time. The corn dog had a perfectly crispy texture on the outside and the hot dog was savory and delicious. The chili cheese dog we ordered was also super yummy. It was balanced with the right amount of chili and cheese to hot dog ratio and really made me want to order more but unfortunately we were in a rush to leave. Capt'n Franks is an awesome local spot for some fresh hot dogs or corn dogs! The atmosphere is very friendly and gives me vibes of eating hot dogs in your backyard on a summer day (if you sit outside). The prices are also decent for some hot and fresh hot dogs and corn dogs. It is also a very busy spot so expect a bit of a wait in the line and for your food but it's truly worth it if you're looking to eat some deliciously and freshly made hot dogs / corn dogs. I can't wait to try out more of their menu the next time I'm in the outer banks! read more

Capt'n Franks - Corn Dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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Great lunch spot, service was assembly line fashion and food got out lightning quick. Cheese Fries were the best part and i highly recommend them. Great prices as well, just your classic mom and pop hotdog shop. Definitely stop by for lunch if your in the OBX and looking for a family friendly place to eat. read more

Capt'n Franks - Footlong hotdog with chili (half eaten), and bacon cheese fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

A solid hot dog, corn dog, and french fries place. We came here to get food for the kids while we waited for our seafood joint and our to go order. This place was perfect for the kids as prices were decent and kept us around $10-15 for 3 kids. Kids meals come with a frisbee and drink. My daughter have a thumbs up for the corn dog. I tasted my son's chili dog and it was good. The hot dog is just a simple hot dog. This place was quick and had outdoor seating which is what we wanted. read more

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We stopped here for lunch on our vacation after shopping. We ordered the 1/2 lb hotdog, Mac and cheese, onion rings and 3 kids meals. The food was good. I wouldn't say it was worth the price tag with tip included, over $70. Cashier was friendly, place is crowded but neat. Very hot inside! There are also options to eat outside or on a covered deck which is nice. All in all, I would recommend for a quick bite! read more

Capt'n Franks - The big 1/2 lb dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina