I came to this place hoping to try their famous crab cakes, they did not disappoint! Great food, great service, loved everything about this place! Would include a pic but I ate all my food too quick! read more

Coastal Cravings - Ate my food too quick XD - Seafood Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

Right off the main road that goes through Duck, right behind a gas station and next to a beer garden, with ample parking, which includes the summer in Duck is a must! I had the hush puppies and a Caprese salad as I wasn't too hungry. The puppies were excellent and the salad was OK... maybe could use a little better mozzarella cheese? There's a large outside eating area, almost as big as the inside of the restaurant itself. Decent menu with multiple good old American faves and a good selection of salads. The breakfast menu also looks amazing. Good service and reasonable prices. read more

SHHHHHHHHHh!!! Oh my apologies-these hush puppies just got the better of me, world famous is an understatement! A delightful experience with a perfectly polite young woman tending the bar, I would be happy to revisit and get some more of those coastal treats (which I've been craving since). My ONLY issue was with my chicken sandwich, which fell apart during consumption, but truly, something I live with for the quality of food and service I received. JL, signing off! read more

Best crab cake I've had since leaving Maryland. We stopped here for lunch and the portions were perfect, service was awesome, food was delicious. read more

Ambiance? It's right next to a gas station ! Don't let that fool you. Their hush puppies are too delicious and try the fried green tomatoes which are a bit upscale but delicious even if they are unauthentic since they add balsamic vinegar . Ha ha. Yummy. read more

Found this place on yelp and decided to pop in for lunch. The service was great and our waiter was so friendly! I decided to try the mango margarita and it was just ok, exactly what you would expect. For lunch I ordered the lobster roll and crab cake sandwich. The lobster roll tasted like it came straight out of the fridge and did it have mayo? Not a fan... BUT the crab cake was probably the best crab cake sandwich I've had in a VERY long time. Not too breaded and very meaty... loved it! Would definitely return for the crab cake sandwich! read more

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We went for lunch around noon on a Monday. The restaurant was busy and check in was a bit chaotic and crowded due to the small size of the restaurant. However, once we were seated we were greeted by our server promptly. The food and service were good and it's a nice option for a quick, simple lunch. read more

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Great spot amazing food. Service was fast and responsive. Can't wait to try breakfast here! read more

Coastal Cravings - Rockfish Tacos and hot crispy well seasoned shoestring fries - Seafood Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

Could have sworn I'd left a review before, but if not here it is (or an update at least)- Coastal Cravings is a required stop on our annual OBX trips, usually at least twice haha We like getting the steamer pots to make a dinner back at the house and when we come back to return the pots, we stay for lunch :) There are 2 variety of steamer pots, both come with corn, sausage, and potato in the mix, so you simply choose which seafood combination you prefer. The pots are built/priced in individual servings so you can pick and choose how many of which kind you'd like. The instructions (included of course) are straight forward and easy to follow. Just account for some time for the pots to be assembled once you order, and then to get to your kitchen, and then to build up that steam ( 'a watched pot' and all that...) Not a fast meal option, but always a super fresh and satisfying one. That being said, you can pick-up the pots using their drive thru lane window! haha For the dine-in experience, they don't take reservations, so at busier times you may have a little wait. The parking lot is also small, so you might end up across the street, but the speed limit is low in Duck, so crossing shouldn't be too tricky haha There is some patio seating when the weather is accommodating, and inside there are a handful of tables and bar seating. Service is always friendly :) I don't know if it's just my bad luck that none of the seafood restaurants in the DC suburbs seem to have clam strips? They are a favorite of mine at and I guess it's in the name, but Cravings clam stirps always hit the spot for me! Their fried shrimp, fish tacos, and yes even the cheeseburger, are also family favorites. If it floats your boat they have some cute merch options by the door as well. My sister and I couldn't resist the Triple D Guy Fieri t-shirts cause we're fans haha Beach trip isn't complete without a stop here :) read more

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Two words....... mahi bites. That's all you need to know. The mahi bites are mildly flavored with a subtly hot-wing sauce that is incorporated into the mix/breading so they are not sauced or soggy. The outside is crispy and flavorful and the fish inside is delicate and perfectly coooked. The portion is def large enough for a sharable, or if you pair it with another app or salad it is a great lunch pairing. Highly recommend them! read more

We stopped in to order the steamer pot to go. Would definitely recommend! Worth the wait and the work to enjoy it at home! Will be back when we are in the area again! read more

This was a small spot with outdoor seating. There also was a bar outside, but not sure if it was part of the establishment. The menu was diverse while the service was friendly. The food also came out very fast. For an appetizer, the hushpuppies ($7) were ordered. They came with whipped butter, but it was in the small packages. There were twelve medium sized balls that were fried appropriately and came out extremely hot. They were very tasty. There was a nice batter to filing ratio with plenty of flavor. I had the fish tacos ($15). There were two large tacos with beer battered rockfish, jicama slaw, chili lime mayo, and Pico de Gallo. They were stuffed appropriately with a lot of slaw. I would have preferred the rockfish to be a little bigger, but it was not a big deal as they were good and fried nicely. The mayo was a nice touch with the rest of the filling. I opted for the potato salad as a side, and it was pleasant. I also tried the fried green tomato sandwich that came with basil goat cheese, roasted red pepper, and a balsamic reduction. This was well put together. Every component of the sandwich complimented each other nicely. Will I go back? Yes. read more

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Recommended to us by my father in law, we stopped in on an off time as this place is known to fill up fast. We went for a late lunch and as we were leaving you could see the restaurant starting to fill for the early dinner goers. It's a smallish, hidden place behind a BP station but once you enter, its well lit and very clean/modern. We were seated prompty and our waiter stopped by and took our order. Got the wedge salad, hushpuppies, steamed shrimp and brisket sandwich. Food was delicious, easy to see why it was on the food network. Brisket sandwich was literally slices of brisket between 2 buns, wedge salad was crisp iceburg lettuce with loads of blue cheese and bacon. Only gripe was our waiter tended to forget about us as larger parties entered and didn't really check in. A few staff acted like it was a privilege for us to be served by them which was a bit of a turn off. read more

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My family and I recently made a last-minute decision to grab breakfast at Coastal Cravings, and it was a delightful experience. The atmosphere was inviting, and as dog owners, we were thrilled to find they allow pups on their patio. It's so nice to find a spot where the whole family can enjoy a meal together. The food was good. I was particularly impressed with the service--the staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. Coastal Cravings is a fantastic little spot for a quick bite, and I highly recommend it if you're in the Duck, NC, area. read more

Highly recommend-- fish tacos were excellent and so was pork sandwich. Fries were yummy and crisp. Clean and modern inside with good ac - good service. read more

Coastal Cravings - Fish tacos and local lemonade - Seafood Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

Great place for dinner. Excellent service and phenomenal food The crab cakes were exceptional.

Vibe is costal and food is phenomenal!! A bit pricy but so yummy! Cocktails ....amazing!

Stopped in with another couple just last week. Best way to sum it up is that we went back a couple of days later! For lunch I enjoyed the La Playa Chicken Wrap. When we went back for breakfast, I had their breakfast plate which hit the spot along with good service and a friendly staff. Will certainly be going back! read more

We ordered take out from Coastal Cravings, and it was delicious! We were not sure if they would have seats around 6 pm on a Friday because they had live music at that time, so we called in a take out order. We actually could have eaten there, as they had a couple of available tables both inside and outside. The inside is cute with a few tables. There are more places to eat and drink outside, as well as bar outside too. Our order was ready when we arrived, and the staff were cheerful and friendly. Our dinners were the fish and chips, which came with four pieces of fish, lots of thin French fries, and a tasty mayo-based dip. We also ordered the hush puppies appetizer, which came with 12 for $7. They were excellent and came with whipped butter. We also ordered the jerk chicken with rice and zucchini as the vegetable. It was spiced as expected--meaning we occasionally hit a hot pepper. Just the way we like it! Both meals were reasonably priced with large servings, providing us with enough to enjoy at lunch the next day too. We'll definitely return! read more

Coastal Cravings - Located behind the BP! - Seafood Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

Nothing like a delicious restaurant attached to a gas station . Despite that oddity, this place has a unique menu and wonderful atmosphere! At one point it was featured on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives, so they have a few things noted as such, but truly this place doesn't need an endorsement to eat there. I'm sure it helped people locate it, but once you get in there, you won't regret it! They've got some unique cocktails, which is always fun, and a menu filled with staples of an Outer Banks place as well as their own spin on favorites. The sauces on the shrimp and grits and scallops were rich and perfect for the dishes! Awesome service and very clean! I can't say enough nice things about this place. read more

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What's not to love about Coastal Cravings? Food is delicious, vibes are good, there's live music, hula hoops and games for the kiddos. Service can be slow at times but that's to be expected. There's a full bar with plenty of on tap options and a few fun mixed drink concoctions if you're in need of some stronger stuff. The hush puppies, mahi bites and crab cake sandwich are all stand outs here. I haven't had anything from Coastal Cravings that I truly didn't like. If you're not in the mood for fancy food, they do have a grill with hot dogs, hamburgers and other finger food options available on certain nights outdoors. I'd recommend bringing some strong bug spray if you're hanging out at their outdoor area, especially if you're the type to get bit. Bug bites are pretty much the only downside to this place and a small price to pay for a fun night out, really. read more

The appetizers were great but that's where it ended. We got the entree called the jerk chicken and it looked like pig slop. It looked so unappealing and was just thrown on top of some plain white rice. There were dirty looking ketchup and mustard as well as hot sauce bottles on a grimy table. Not impressed and won't be back. read more

Coastal Cravings was on my must visit list for OBX and I was worried we wouldn't make it. A last second decision, we ended up in Duck. There was a little misunderstanding when we checked in, but we sorted it out. My husband and I enjoyed our dinner at the bar with a fantastic server while our daughter and the rest of our party sat in a large booth. The drinks were cold, the service was fast and the food was amazing! The loaded potato skins were delicious and our main courses were just as fantastic. The shrimp and grits were so good! My husband loved the scallops and my daughter loved the crab cake dinner! For dessert, we couldn't pick just one...so we shared the crème brûlée and the southern pecan pie - a fantastic decision! By far one of the best meals we had in OBX! Sitting at the bar was a lot of fun, too! We will definitely be back! read more

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I got the broiled seafood platter it was delicious. My sister got the crab cakes that were delicious. We got the hushpuppies that were also good. Service was good and quick. The wall decals were cool tshirts are only $19. read more

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We wanted to walk around Duck and we decided to eat lunch here. I had the Espresso Martini and it was outstanding. For appetizer we had the Fried Green tomatoes and they were the best I've ever had; the feta, roasted peppers and balsamic glaze made it so interesting to the palate. For entrees we both had the Lobster Roll served on a delicious potato roll with coleslaw. These rolls were great portions with large pieces of lobster. Service was great, the place was nice and clean. read more

Coastal Cravings - Delicious Fried Green Tomato Appetizer! Lightly fried over baby greens with Balsamic Glaze, feta and roasted peppers. - Seafood Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

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I had high hopes for this spot since they appeared on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives but unfortunately left a bit disappointed overall. First of all, Coastal Cravings is located next to a gas station and can be a bit hard to find initially. There's a lot of indoor seating along with an outdoor patio -- we actually started outside and decided to move inside since it got a bit chilly in the evening. Staff were great and easily accommodated us! Their menu is split into breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I originally was eyeing the lobster roll after seeing it on Yelp but guess that's not offered for dinner... Anyways, our party of 3 ended up splitting the lobster fritters (which was a special that day), the coconut crusted shrimp, and the broiled seafood platter. The lobster fritters were underwhelming -- there was barely any lobster in them and they were also overly salted. The coconut crusted shrimp was just alright and nothing spectacular, felt like a dish I could have ordered anywhere else. Finally, the broiled seafood platter (which came with vegetables and rice) was probably the best thing we had. It came with lobster, shrimp, scallops, and fish, and all of it was pretty solid though my favorite was definitely the lobster. read more

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I did not try Guy's Favorite, but maybe next time! Camel wings had a nice smoky flavor which complimented the honey well. Loaded potatoes were as expected. Crab cakes were phenomenal! read more

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We came here for breakfast on the last day of our trip. The restaurant is clean and comfortable. The employees were very friendly and attentive. We had the Baby Brie LT, Breakfast Plate (grits, bacon, english muffin, and add on of scrambled eggs), Mark's Big Breakfast (scrambled eggs, bacon, hash brown, pancake, and add on of biscuit). It was delicious and totally worth every penny. The pancake was the real highlight. It was thick, fluffy, and the size of a plate. The bacon was also really good, thick cut and crispy. The coffee was delicious and not bitter. The biscuit was moist and buttery. Overall, a great place to stop in for breakfast. We will definitely come back. read more

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All around great time! We luckily did not have to wait, but it was picking up (6pm on a Friday). We ordered kids food earlier than the other entrees, along with hush puppies that came extremely fast. Scallops and Alfredo were so good! Cookie sundaes were amazing as well. Service was great, food came quickly! read more

Coastal Cravings - Seafood Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

The food was amazing! The burger tasted like it was grilled on an outdoor grill. My daughter got the gluten free lobster roll and it was really good. Loved that there were so many gluten deee options Will be back! read more

We picked the spot for our big "family dinner" during our OBX vacation. We arrived right at the start of dinner with a party of nine. They seated us quickly and each option was better than the last. My son-in-law proclaimed the hush puppies the best he'd ever had, but the Mahi Bites and Duck Wontons were fabulous as well and the Pineapple Chutney on the Coconut Shrimp was fantastic. That was just the appetizers! Every entree was great; the Crab Cakes came highly recommended and did not disappoint. They were paired with the Filet Mignon for a great Surf and Turf. Others had the NC Shrimp & Grits and Crab Alfredo. No one was disappointed! Just a heads up that there are no reservations. We were fortunate to be seated in arriving at the start of the 5:00 p.m. Dinner Menu. The line formed soon thereafter. read more

Well how can you visit the OBX and not try a place that has been featured on the Food Network? We stayed right down the street from CC and had never tried their breakfast, so we got up early and phoned in our orders. We arrived 10 minutes later and the order was ready. The pancakes were ginormous and light and fluffy. Flavor was buttery. The crab cake breakfast sandwich was on point as well. My daughter really enjoyed the sausage one day and the bacon the second day. We had done dinner there before and breakfast did. It disappoint. Seems you can get exceptional quality food both at breakfast and dinner. A great experience with no negatives. Staff was friendly as well. We'll be repeat patrons on our next visit to the OBX. read more

Convenient location right in Duck. Is actually adjoined to a service station, which seemed kinda weird, but it is separated. We had their burgers/fries and the seafood steamer pots, which they offer as a takeaway pot you can cook at home and return the pot later, drive thru is around the back. All were good. Their outdoor seating is nice, especially in the spring/fall when is cooler outside. read more

This was my favorite meal that I had in the Outer Banks! We came on a Tuesday night and there was an hour long wait. The nice part is that there is an associated outdoor bar and eating area right across the parking lot that you can hang out at until your table is ready. We shared the famous hushpuppies, which were crispy on the outside and slightly fluffy on the inside. They were delicious with the butter. As an entree, I ordered the NC shrimp & grits, which were great. The sauce was smoky and flavorful, so it was nice that there was so much to eat with the dish. The key lime martini was also one of the best cocktails I have had and tasted just like a dessert! read more

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Great place. We would highly recommend this place. Food was fantastic!! Friendly staff!

It was a bit chaotic upon arrival but between the greeter (who was also the bartender) and a waiter (that was not ours) we eventually got us sat. We did not know this place was featured by Guy Fieri but was kinda cool. My wife and I ordered the fish tacos and were very impressed. All ingredients were very fresh and packed with flavor. My daughter ordered the Dill Chicken sandwich and my son ordered the cheeseburger. Both of them loved their food and devoured it. Let me tell you, if my kids to not like their food, they will not eat it. Overall it was a great experience and I would definitely return. To be transparent though, the waitress we had was so stoic with little to no personality. Perhaps she was new? Not sure but feel she may not last. Getting sat was a bit of a challenge but it is peak season and staff were paying attention so can't really count off for that. read more

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Fantastic breakfast selection. Coffee and food were excellent. Prices were more than fair and reasonable for the quality of food and service provided. read more

Went here for lunch and sat outside, it was beautiful! The decoration with the lights and flowers was delightful and it was such a beautiful seating area. We were one of three groups there and even though it was right next to a gas station, I still found it charming. We got the snow crab and the fried clam strips and both were delicious! The food came out so fast and I got so much crab for only 30 dollars, which was amazing. Overall, I would totally recommend stopping down for lunch sometime! read more

Traffic on 12 is a hot mess in the middle of summer. We changed our dinner outing from Table and Tavern to Coastal Cravings! So happy we did this change. food was spot on. I wanted spice shrimp and our table ordered 2 pounds. They were huge and flavorful and we could not stop eating it. Hubby and I also split the HUGE wedge salad. It was loaded with blue cheese, bacon, a fresh half head of iceburg and an abundance of dressing. Everyone's food looked delicious. The one miss was the crab cake. Our friends thought it was a little too much filler. Service was excellent! Our server was always there when we needed her. Food came out hot and everyone's meal arrived together. Just a tip, we did have a super early dinner so everything was easy: no table wait, food came out quickly and delicious. read more

We come here each year on our family vacation! The first time went we were a little worried because it is behind a gas station , BUT the food is AMAZING!! Our waitress this time was super friendly. They even opened an outdoor area with live music almost every night!! A must eat for sure!! read more

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