I would give it zero stars if I could. Food is mediocre at best and the owner (Harvey) will be sure to interrupt your meal by talking about politics. He clearly can't help but force his opinions onto his customers and the whole experience was incredibly uncomfortable and unpleasant. Would never recommend read more

Perfect place for a classic hot dog. If you like a meatier hot dog get whatever style as a super dog! Delicious, crispy onion rings. People are great too. My top two are the Texas and Chicago dogs. read more

Nice local and tourist spot in OBX. Good prices and good hot dogs. The fish and chips and chicken salad are also good! I wouldn't let the hotdog image fool you, the other menu items are also great. Line can be out the door during the lunch rush but that just means the food is good. Parking can be tough but that's because so many people are waiting for a spot. Not a bad thing though- never eat at a restaurant that has an empty parking lot! read more

We had a 5 or 10 minute wait during the busiest time of the day but it was to be expected. The staff was very nice & the dogs were really good. We got the Chicago dog with chili, slaw, onions & mustard with a side of cheese fries (picture). I would definitely recommend hitting this little dive! read more

Capt'n Franks - Chicago dog w/ cheese fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Not a hotdog fan but sometimes I get hungry for one. Frank's is close to our home so we go there for take out. Never again... last 3 visits over 9 mos times repeatedly got worse. Wish you luck on fixing it read more

The hotdogs are amazing. Been going there for many years when visiting the Outer Banks.

Greeted at the door by the owner who is super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful! Great food and prices! Have been going there for years and will continue for many more! read more

WOW, the snap dogs are the best! I have to say they are the best I've ever had, not that I'm a conasaur of dogs or anything. Snap, mayo, ketchup, meat sauce, simply the best. read more

We've been coming to Capt'n Franks since the 80s. The hot dogs are terrific. It's a great place for kids. The staff is friendly. The decor is fun. Food comes hot and fast. My favorite is the Carolina dog. The crinkle fries are so good and are always cooked fresh and hot. We always stop when we visit the beach. I highly recommend this family friendly restaurant. read more

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delicious dogs, great prices and fantastic fast service! definitely a new family favorite for our beach vacations!

The staff was so helpful when we lost our keys. So glad I gave them a $10 tip for counter service. Food was great and staff was greater! Thank you!!! 7/19/19 read more

Went here for lunch....the choice of dogs was anazing....they were very fresh and tasty and well worth a repeat visit. Employees were very friendly and the food was freshly prepared. HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

Captain Frank's has attained legendary status on the Outer Banks for their variety of hot dogs and and friendly service. You can choose from over six speciality creations of hot dogs including foot longs, quarter pounders and the popular Chicago Dog. My personal fav is the junkyard dog. Enjoy ~ read more

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

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I've been coming to Capt'n Franks almost every summer for 27 years, and it is a staple of any trip to the Outer Banks. Even when we stayed in Avon, we'd gladly make the 50+ mile drive up for some delicious hot dogs. This place is an institution down here, and the owner still stops by your table and chats you up. Their hot dog chili is the best I know, and the atmosphere is perfectly suited for this wonderful beach. You cannot have an Outer Banks vacation without Capt'n Franks. read more

Meh. I was expecting much better food based on the Yelp reviews, but was not impressed. The hot dogs were just like any other hot dog you could buy at the grocery store, except a lot more expensive. The "Junk Yard Dog" was a soggy, un-tasty mess and the corn dogs were slightly undercooked and not crunchy. The shrimp was good but not worth coming back for. read more

This place has delicious hot dogs. Period. They make their own all natural in house "snap dogs." Spend the extra 50 cents and get a snap dog. You won't regret it! All natural and absolutely delicious! Personally I loved the Chicago style (mustard, slaw, chili & onions). My hubs had the Mad Dog which consisted of some VERY spicy peppers and hot pepper relish. This place is truly delicious. We went twice in our six days in OBX. read more

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I Love Capt'n Franks! End of Story... ok I'll babble just a bit more... We were told that the most popular wiener was Junkyard (with the Works, 8 toppings) and it is seriously a mouth watering delicious dog. The Chicago Dog was serious competition though, I may like it even more than The Works. That was topped with Mustard, Onion, Chili and Slaw. DO get the Snap casing version, it tastes sooo much better than the original Oscar Meyer dog. They can put any topping on the Snap Dog. Natural casing give it that SNAP when you bite into it, Mmm Mmm drOOl. And free soda refills! And though I haven't tried the Homemade Ice Cream next door, I was told it was incredible. Maybe I'll try it tomorrow... read more

You know a place is good when it not only has specialized in serving hot dogs since the 1970's, but has also been Johnny Cash tested and Johnny Cash approved. Looking forward to that Boston dog (topped with baked beans and bacon) among other things; summer at the Outer Banks ain't summer without the yearly pilgrimage to Cap'n Franks. read more

One of our favorite meals in OBX every year. We have done lunch and dinner, eat in and take out. This year did take out for dinner. Order was ready when we got there. And dogs were correct as ordered, hot and delicious as always when we got back to house. Staff is always friendly and nice! You have to have a meal here if you never have. read more

Excellent hot dogs and best Cajun shrimp,it comes with real butter. Service is excellent. I stop here every time I go to OBX. My waiter even went to his car to get a map for me, another person, not even a customer stopped in lost, and he had someone look up her destination on a smart phone. Bathrooms are always clean, it just has a fun laid back atmosphere. read more

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

Stopped by on our way back from Bodie Lighthouse. We had eaten at another hotdog place earlier in the week but this place came recommended. I got two hot dogs, one Carolina dog and one slaw dog. The Carolina dog has baked beans, slaw, and BBQ sauce. The dogs were fantastic and priced very reasonably. The kids meals are served on a frisbee and come with plenty of food. They are big enough you could split with two kids. The only reason I gave this 4 stars is because of the indoor seating. Seating is limited and can tough to indoor seating during their busy times. If your kill devil hills and looking for a quick inexpensive meal then those this place a try. read more

The name says it all! They cook their hot dogs on a griddle and there is something special that happens. The dogs are really, really good. They have named their dogs things like "The Chicago" (Mustard, Onion, Chili, Slaw), Texas Dog (Mustard, Onion, Chili) Boston Dog (Baked beans and Bacon), Jamaican Dog (Jamaican Relish and Jerk seasoning) and the Junkyard Dog (8 different toppings). The fries are crinkle cut and are really good too. If you really want a treat try their chili cheese fries. Yeah, its a hot dog stand, but it is as good as it gets when it comes to what they do, and they've been doing it for more than 40 years! read more

Traveled about 45 minutes from Salvo to eat here with my wife and in-laws since the reviews were so good... not impressed. I ordered the Jamaican dog, and my wife and in-laws ordered the friend onion dog and chicken sandwich. My hot dog was cold and "Jamaican" relish was watery. Toppings were lacking on everyone's dogs. Their credit card machine malfunctioned and the cashier kept swiping my card... turns out I was charged twice and had to go back to the restaurant to have one of the transactions canceled, which will now take 2-3 days to process. The lack of toppings and level of disappointment were frequent points of discussion when we recalled our experience at CF's throughout the day. Luckily we found a restaurant for dinner in Nag's Head that turned the day around. Would not go back. ***Update: our experience was so bad (in 2013) that our family STILL jokes about it (in 2016) when we talk about vacation memories*** read more

Overpriced kids meal and for the size of the hotdogs, well I guess you are paying for the location and the atmosphere. As long as you don't put together the price of hotdogs and buns on a frisbee or the fact you paid too much for a bun length hot dog with chili then you will enjoy.. the fries are crispy but you pay extra to have those with a regular hot dog. The establishment is nice and the staff is very friendly I just didn't like the prices! The staff is the only thing that kept me from rating the place lower! read more

Great hot dogs fixed with anything you could want on them! Great service! It was very busy when we were there but you get your food fast! I had the blt dog! Delicious! read more

Me and my family stop there before heading back home and loved the food,atmosphere and the service was excellent read more

Capt'n Franks - About to go in!! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Highly recommended by friends & family, so we went for a later lunch. My husband had the BBQ sandwich, fries & diet coke/Pepsi. He really liked the BBQ, fries were ok (I felt the same about the fries), & soda was terrible. I had the snap dog - do not recommend at all - not sure if I just got a bad one, but it was hard on one side. Thought about taking it up to say something, but didn't get the friendliest vibe & was not in the mood for a potential confrontation. The unsweetened tea was the best part of meal. I would have given 2 stars based on my meal, but my husband really liked the BBQ, & I am hoping the other hot dogs on the menu are good. If not, definitely saying something next time with a lower rating. read more

Capt'n Franks - This is our meal - BBQ SANDWICH & snap dog with cheese - Hot Dogs Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Capt'n Frank's is an institution in Kitty Hawk. 10 years ago I spent on of my most memorable (and least remembered!) summers of my life in the upstairs apartment. Hot dogs and peelers were my main food stuff aside from cheap beer that year. The dogs are good, especially with the in-house made chili or kraut and the freshly steamed buns. The fries are to die for and I haven't really found anywhere else that gets the oil temperature and cook time spot on like they have. Harvey and his family are really wonderful people and they'll do just about anything to make sure you leave happy. And it's probably the cleanest restaurant I've ever been in. And I'm proud to say that I still have a few of their t-shirts in my drawer that get regular use! read more

Capt'n Franks has given me wonderful childhood memories! We used to go to NC every year and always made a point to stop by here. I had the opportunity to travel again to the OBX and made a point to make this a part of my childrens memories as well. They loved it! Hot dogs are delicious, the chili is on point as always. May I just say - the fries are out of this world. Not trying to take away from the dogs, but WOW! I love a good tater! Make this a must on your next trip! read more

Everytime we come to the outerbanks we have to stop on Captn franka for chili dogs and fries. This place is always in our rotation of places to eat. read more

Sticks to the adage: Pick one thing and do it right! Hot Dogs, Corn Dogs, Specialty Dogs, Chili Cheese Dogs, French Fries, Hush Puppies... It is a cardiovascular surgeon's golden parachute...guaranteed retirement fund...boat in the Marina...kids to Ivy League Schools... It is so wrong, but it tastes so good! read more

Wasn't a great hot dog but also wasn't a bad one. I really don't get the hype as we both thought it was just an ordinary hot dog. One and done for us. read more

It was my first time at Captain Franks. I had their foot long hot dog and french fries. They have excellent customer service and food. Great Southern hospitality. I loved the whole experience! read more

Great little lunch place for that greasy spoon comfort food. My only beef with this place is what they call a CHICAGO dog. They make it with chili, mustard, onion, and cole slaw. Don't get me wrong, that sounds like a great dog, but that is NOT a Chicago dog. I'm almost offended at the fact that they listed it as such. Otherwise, good place to take the kids too. They have a playground out back. read more

Capt'n Franks - They call this a Chicago dog. They should know better. Blasphemy!!! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

What can you say. If you like hot dogs, this place is golden. I've been there only once, but I can say it was a phenomenal hot dog. I got a couple kraut dogs with mustard. My one friend had a chili-cheese dog, and my other friend had a cheese-and-bacon dog. They reported great satisfaction (and did from their previous visits). This being my first time, I can only speak myself on the kraut dogs, but they were d*mned good. I do suggest you shell out a little extra for the "snap dogs," which are Capt'n Franks' own homemade dogs made right on the premises. Cheap, good, quick. What else can you ask for? If you're on the Outer Banks, I'd put this on your list of places you must visit. They serve beer. Not sure about the wine. read more

Fun beachy quick stop. Good hot dogs, cheese steaks, and fried shrimp, not to mention chili cheese fries and hush puppies. Reasonably priced Make sure you get there before 9:00 pm. Next to a group of shops which include Peanuts, antiques, jewelry and ice cream. read more

We've been coming here for ten years, one of our favorite places to grab lunch when are in Duck. Our kids love it. This isn't gourmet. Foot long hot dogs with all of the crazy stuff you want on them. Delicious crinkle cut fries. Beer if you want one. Its a great place to stop in for lunch after a morning on the beach and worth going out of your way for. The walls are decorated with photos of celebrities who have visited over the years. There is outdoor seating and a little play area for the children. The staff is super friendly and attentive. At times it may look crowded to place your order just because the place is relatively small, but people move through quickly. Definitely visit next time you're in Kitty Hawk. read more

We stopped here with a party of 10 after visiting the Wright Memorial and we loved it! We ordered the Snap Dog with a variety of toppings and all tasted fantastic! We were also pleasantly surprised at the beer selection. The Lagunita Summer Ale was the perfect match! This is a must stop if you are in OBX!! read more

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

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Gotta go to Capt'n Franks - its an OBX classic. I stick with the basics: two chili cheese dogs, small fries and a coke. It does not disappoint. Love the upstairs deck - it's open and breezy - so much nicer than sitting under it. Walk up the stairs for a nice surprise and until people catch on - a little privacy too. read more

I've gone here for years, always getting hot sausage with fries. Well today I was disappointed as they were sold out of sausage so I ordered the kraut dog with onion rings. Kraut dog was good but the onion rings were amazing. Definitely the best onion rings I've ever had! Cap't Franks is a must go when in OBX. read more