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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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

Hot dog heaven!! SOOOOO many different hot dog choices as well as other things for those of you who are weird enough to go here that don't like hot dogs! Massive seating area, inside and out! Very quick and friendly service! And the hot dogs were YUMMMY! The roll was so soft and perfect, dog grilled to perfection and toppings were A++! Will definitely be going back for a quick bite at some point! read more

Capt'n Franks - Mac and Cheese Dog, Fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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

The best flippin' hotdogs on the Outer Banks in my opinion (and if you ask me, my opinion matters a great f@#&ing deal!)! The food is so great, many celebrities (Johnny Cash, Jeff Canterbury [me, I'm a celebrity in my own mind]) have stopped here numerous times to eat! Never hesitate to stop at mile marker 4 1/2 in Kitty Hawk, NC. I always have and will do in the future! read more

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An absolute must on any trip. Only open 10-3 so make it a breakfast (yes hot dogs for breakfast) or lunch or early dinner. Did take out this time and was amazing as always. 5-10 minutes for pick up. Recommend Texas, Maddog and BLT. But can't go wrong with classic Bacon cheese or Kraut and mustard. read more

Amazing dogs! As well as an amazing environment. Our family favorite is the Chicago dog! Highly recommend stopping by!

It is so great that some things don't seem to change, or if they do it is to get better. We've been coming here almost from the beginnig (mid-1970"s), and it is a nice, funky place for a quick lunch, and there is plenty of outside seating. You order and pay at the counter, and your food is brought to the table - and these folks are quick to fill your order. Almost any dog is a good choice - though the Chicago Dog is not even nearly a real Chicago Dog, more like a Slaw Dog, and it is good. The Sausage Dog is also very good, but only come in a foot long version, that's a lott of sausage. Even the Eastern NC pit style Barbecue is good, but not a real threat to High Cotton, a little ways up the beach road. Always enjoy this place. We'll be back. read more

Capt'n Franks - Foot long Sausage, Chicago Dog, Texas Dog, and Carolina Dog. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

This is my families favorite spot in the outer banks, we have come here every summer without fail for 10+ years now! The food is always delicious and we love the vibes here. Today we got to chat with the owner and he was so friendly and such a great guy. You could tell he really cared about his customers and his business. If you are ever looking for a quick bite to eat that won't break the bank, you gotta come to capt'n franks! read more

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

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Captn Frank's is great. We take the kids for lunch or dinner often! They have the best beach fries! Great customer service!

This place really does it right. Simple, no-frills beach eats that are reasonably priced, fast, and super satisfying. All of the hot dogs that we tried were awesome- each with its own distinct toppings and flavors, and everything was fresh tasting. The nacho fries were awesome as well- loaded up with cheese, chili, sour cream, peppers, and pepper relish- they're sweet spicy creamy cheesy deliciousness in each bite. Lastly, the hush puppies were delicious! Simple southern goodness in every bite. It's worth noting that this place has a solid selection of craft beer that pairs well with the dogs! The atmosphere is awesome - sit on the upper deck if it's nice out! Service was top notch as well. It's a family owned and run place and you can tell they put a lot of love into what they do. read more

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We visited the area for 6 days and ate at a different place every day. This place isn't fancy, but very clean and the food was great. It feels nostalgic and the management pays attention to detail. This is a must if you've never been. read more

Capt'n Franks is a beach tradition. Quick, delicious and affordable. Located in a shopping center, parking can be full at times, but worth the trouble. The inside is pretty small, with a few booths and tables. The outdoor seating area is a plus. We ordered one baja dog (enchilada sauce, sour cream, cheese) ($3.50), one baja super dog ($4.50) and one island super dog ($4.50)(super is a 1/4lb dog) with cheese fries. Service was fast and friendly, the food was delivered quickly and the order was accurate. IMHO, great place for a lunch break from the beach if you're craving a hot dog! TIP: If you're thinking about getting TWO regular dogs, get ONE footlong or SUPER dog instead! You'll save money and get pretty much the same amount of food! read more

Capt'n Franks - Baja dog with cheese fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Solid hotdog selection. Chili for dogs a little underwhelming though. Good service and atmosphere. Not a bad spot for a quick meal.

Quick review: Solid place for family, always appears somewhat busy. I find the price point to be rather high for hotdogs, but if you want a good dog, you'll be happy here. Venue: Great location, very interesting concept. There indoor, outdoor, and outdoor upstairs which is nice! Food: Hot dog central! If there's something you want on your hotdog, your guaranteed to find it here! The dogs were good, your traditional oscar mayer dog on a bun. Value: i found the prices to be a bit high and I'm a pretty reasonable person. $3+ for a traditional hot dog with some topping just doesn't sit well with me personally. This is the reason for the 3 star. Overall: Great place to stop while in OBX. Be prepared to spend a little bit for the hot dogs. Would recommend. read more

Capt'n Franks - Dawgs on the porch! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Heavens to Murgatroyd! This place is beyond measure! I love everything about this place. I wish I lived next door to this restaurant! The service is fast and friendly, the food is reasonably priced, and everything I had tasted amazing! The atmosphere and decor are simple, but so fitting. No frills. They even have great craft beer to buy when you get your food! The Carolina Dog was superb! The Chicago Dog was incredible. The Boston Dog was larapin'! Run, don't walk to this amazing establishment. I would drive from Indiana to Kitty Hawk, NC for the weekend just to have their eats again and again. read more

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

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Been going here for lunch for years. It's a hot dog place and their toppings are creative and good tasting. You can eat outside, inside or takeout, and the prices are reasonable. The service is quick. We stop at Capt'n Franks grab 8-10 different dogs and eat by the pool. Nice and easy. It's not fancy but doesn't need to be. Their Chicago dogs, their Chili Cheese Dog and the Baja Dog are all fun options. read more

My favorite stop every year since I was a little kid in the 1980s. The quality of the food is just as good of not better now. I just wish the steamed shrimp were available more often. The shrimp is better here than at many of the fancier places up and down the beach read more

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I love this place. Anytime in town I find a way to get over here. I even sacrifice beach time! You can't lose with the super combos of hot dogs. Parking can be tight during main lunch hour rush. Get here early. read more

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

This is a very fun place to eat. The inside is very cool it looks like a surf shack. The staff is very friendly and easy going. The food itself was good. I had the chili cheese dog and it was one of the better ones that I have had. They have a wide variety of different types of hotdogs. They also have other food such as grilled chicken. This is a very touristy place, but a must stop if you are in OBX. read more

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Definitely worth going to at least once or twice. Food is expensive though and possible wait time due to costumer traffic. Doesn't usually add more than 5-10 minutes though. Simple cheese dog and cheese fries were good. From an experience years ago, the owner seemed to get along with some folks and not others, with tendency toward right wing or whatever, as, perhaps arguably, also reflected in the pictures of presidents that are on the wall. Probably not the best business decision for a restaurant to have what at least stands out strongly as leaning to a political side, but I still can't help but go to enjoy the food, usually at least once or twice a summer. read more

I regret not getting to get hotdogs from here and previous trips. I dream about these hotdogs now. They are so perfectly what I want when I want a dog read more

It's a fun little hot dog joint with great hot dog varieties - theres something for everyone. Some are served on a "plate" that's an upside down frisbee which is a great souvenir/ beach toy for the kids. My daughter is GF, and we asked if their fries are GF. Instead of guessing, they brought us the box they come in so we could check the ingredients ourselves before completing our order, which we very much appreciated! read more

Our third OBX lunch this trip was at Captain Franks. We knew to get there early and it was busy despite inclement weather. We went for chili dogs so that was what we all had. Mine are always with mustard, chili and slaw. The hot dog is apparently an Oscar Mayer based on in-store advertisements. I guess local made butcher dogs are too much to really expect at a beach joint. The chili was very good, though and was clearly a home recipe. It had mild heat and as much garlic (from powdered garlic) as I have ever had in a chili sauce. The slaw was medium coarse, not just sweet, some vinegar came through. It was a little limp, perhaps not fresh that day, but the vinegar saved it. This was a good chili dog. Compared to Dune Burger, I would give slight nod to this one. We didn't have much else. Just the greasiest hushpuppies I have ever had. They were translucent with a thick grease layer and inside they were a little pasty. This had all the signs of a fryer that was not hot enough. It is a nice place with a very efficient service system. It has a great feel. read more

We ate here the first time in 2018 and when we decided to come back to OBX it was on my husbands must eat at again list and it didnt disappoint. Definitely worth checking out for a quick lunch. read more

If you haven't been to Capt'n Franks then you probably don't come to the OBX very much. Capt'n Franks has been a popular place to eat since the 70's. Their hotdogs are like no other. Lots of flavor with endless topping combinations. They also have steamed shrimp that is really good. If you show up at noon, you will most likely have to wait in line. A wait you won't regret! read more

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We live in VA Beach and decided to take a day trip to the OBX. Pulled up yelp and was just looking for a simple place to get lunch that had outdoor seating. Well this place did not disappoint!! We had the fried shrimp, a hot dog with chili, and Mac and cheese. It was all delicious!!! The staff was beyond friendly as well! We will definitely be gjg back when we head that way again! read more

Yes! 4th at this local favorite - Cheap decent dogs Get the cheese fries( we didn't I regret it) Yummy hotdogs Kids meals are awesome free frisbee with every kids meal! Fast - fresh good ! read more

OK, it's hard to mess up a hot dog, and this place primarily serves hot dogs. Verdict here? Nothing special -- they didn't mess up the work of Oscar Mayer. Four stars. We chose to eat indoors, thinking it would be a way to escape the heat and humidity outside. Whoa, big mistake. It was as hot and moist as an armpit in August. I even overheard a patron genially asking the manager/owner (not sure, though he carried himself as if he was a supervisor) why it was so hot, and his explanation was that the doors were always opening. He even added that it's hotter back "there," pointing to the kitchen. Lame -- I bet they're just too cheap too use the AC effectively, if at all. Minus one star. This manager/owner was selectively brusque with some folks (outsiders?) and surprisingly pleasant to others (locals?). As a tourist, I got the butt end of his personality, but hey, nothing I haven't seen before. However, I did take offense to the wall of infamy featuring autographs from the White House GOP (only), including such luminaries as Cheney, Bush II, Nixon (no joke), and the Donald (sadly, no joke). Some folks might give this a plus one star, or even more-- for me, it was minus one star at the very least. Hope to never see you again, Capt'n Franks! On the bright side, I didn't get food poisoning immediately afterwards. read more

Came to Kill Devil Hills for Thanksgiving week and was told this place was a must to visit. I was surprised at the long line since this is off season. I have to say the line went very fast, and we were even able to find 2 tables to fit our larger group. Everyone who worked there was super friendly. I got the Boston dog and chili cheese fries. Both were very good! Definitely a cute place to stop by for lunch in you're in the area. read more

All I wanted was the NY hot sausage. It's not too much to ask, once a year. Of course they were out them -- why would they bother having such a popular item in the middle of their busiest season, in the middle of the day? So I tried the next day. Nope. It's not difficult to figure out how much to order on a given day, pandemic or not, esp when you're only open 4 hrs a day. I owned a restaurant for almost 30 years, it's not rocket science. read more

All these years later and this is still somewhere we make sure to stop every trip. The food is quick and delicious. Hotdogs, fries, grouper... you'll be satisfied either way! It's a must stop place and definitely try the island dog. It was a hit for me this year! read more

This has been our go to Lunch place almost every day each week we have visited since we first got a taste in 2014. The staff is amazing and nice... If Frank is in the house you will know! He will make sure to greet you no matter how busy they are! The Chicago is a fav of the guys in our group! Personally I love the bacon and Cheese - while my daughter is so into the macNCheese dog! You can't go wrong not matter which one you order! We will be back again as much as we can no doubt about it! read more

If you're in the outer banks, make this a lunch or dinner stop for sure. Perfect spot for family, kids and adults loved it.

Fast service.. quality dogs and a great selection of beers. A must for an OBX lunch. Great outdoor seating. Some decent non hot dog options too. Free frisbees with a kids meal to boot. read more

Capt'n Franks - Yummy Texas Style half pound dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

The service was fast; the joint was cool; the staff friendly- yet, the food was nothing to write home about. I'm a food snob though, so don't take my word for it. My kids were full and we were on our way after a quick romp on the pirate ship and swings they have set up outside. If it matters to you, Johnny Cash seems to have popped in here once upon a time. read more

Capt'n Franks - Looks like Cash was a fan! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Had the bacon dog, minus lettuce , onion , tomato, relish. Hot dog was good , bacon wasn't very tasty. Also had chili fries. Fries were nice and crispy but chili was very bland. Cute place , price 10.00 with fries and drink not bad! Very nice people read more