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Been coming here for years and always enjoyed the food, but the Peruvian pop-up menu was a…read morefantastic surprise. The Jalea (fried seafood platter) was outstanding -- crispy, fresh, and packed with flavor. The flaky white fish was especially good. We also tried the papa rellena, tamales, empanadas (beef was my favorite), and Old Bay fries. Everything was delicious. The staff was incredibly friendly, service was excellent, and the casual outdoor seating made for a great experience. Highly recommend checking out the Peruvian menu while it's available -- you really an't go wrong here.

Best place in the area. My family was getting disappointed…read morewith the food around. We decided to try this place out. We only ordered off the Peruvian menu. It was so good; we almost cried. It was the best food we had all week. The owners were very kind and very helpful. They were very excited to have someone order off the Peruvian menu. We are so happy to have found this place. We came back in the morning to try the breakfast menu and it was really good too. We'll be coming back to eat here; when we come back to this area. Definitely recommend eating here!

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I happened upon this place while on vacation at the beach. It was a cloudy day and we wanted some…read morecomfort food. I stopped in and the staff was awesome. Not a lot of seating but it's exactly what you would want, slightly intimate but spacious. They gave me really good recommendations based on what I said I wanted. I have the blackened mahi tacos based on the recommendation and couldn't be happier. If you happen to be in the area, stop in. You'll enjoy it. Side note: check their operating hours as they change based on season.

Seemed okay, awaiting takeout. Staff friendly helpful. 2 pm…read more Friday still quiet. Xxxxx

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4.5(885 reviews)

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The sign pulled us in, parking is tight due to amount of patrons- LOL. We were first-timers so new…read moreto the ordering process, but once inside we were filled in. You grab one tray per group, grab beverages and order your actual entrée at the end of counter. You can hit a QR Code while in-line to view menu or look at giant board along the counter. So many choices and only so much even I can eat. The line outside is misleading as it moves fast, once you order you grab a table. There never seemed to not be a table available so no worries and no need to send someone in to hold. Helpful Hint - Use the restroom when passing in-line as getting back to it requires going back past hungry customers waiting to order. Super friendly Staff and the Owner (Wife) is on the cash register. Super nice and very pleasant. Good Prices, Great Food, Great Service & for sure some of the best pancakes that I have had !!!

The ordering experience is kind of unique. You walk in, grab a tray, your first drink, and then…read moreorder and pay in the line. Then you go find a place to sit, and the wait staff will bring you your food and refills. Whoever the lady was that greeted us and checked us out was SO nice, friendly, and funny. French toast was delicious. Besides timing it right cause they get BUSY! The only "complaint" is the hash browns/home fries were a little weird/different. They didn't taste bad but I also didn't love them. Overall: great experience!

Pancakes with blueberry and pecan crunch inside

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4.5(223 reviews)

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This is for the location in Southern Shores that used to be the McDonald. And surprisingly, it was…read morethe drive-through! I had Been in one other time and sat inside and was impressed by the product and the service. This time I was literally turning around in the parking lot and decided to grab a coffee and see if they had a chocolate croissant. I didn't expect to be cheerfully asked if I wanted the pastry warmed up and anything specific about the coffee... The young lady was such a brand ambassador for your store. And of course, the croissant was perfect, as was the cold brew coffee. Thank you so much.

Decided to skip Starbucks and give a local spot a chance…read more Really don't understand the good reviews. My husband went in for a drip coffee. We don't usually tip for a single drip coffee, but he was feeling generous. Right after the transaction was completed, the girl behind the counter handed him a cup and pointed to a self-serve coffee area. We tipped so she could charge us, take our money, and then we could serve ourselves. To make matters worse, he said the coffee was terrible. ‍

A delicious salty beach latte.

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The SaltBox Cafe

4.7(461 reviews)

1.6 mi

A true gem of KDH. This restaurant is located in Collington just off the beaten path a little. It…read moreis a small but very relaxed setting. We sat outside inside of a screened in porch. The screened in porch sits out over the creek and we saw a couple of beautiful white Herons sitting in a tree. I ordered a delicious bbq pork ribs with sweet potato fries and asparagus. My family ordered the shrimp and grits which also looked good. For dessert I ordered a cannoli cake and maple walnut cake. Outstanding service and a great meal. Looking forward to returning soon.

Fantastic restaurant! We ate at Salt Box three times during a 10 day visit to OBX with each visit…read morebeing exceptional. The apps and entree's are delicious, the staff is warm and professional (particular shout-out to Brandi!), and the ambiance is very inviting and comfortable. Typically need reservations for tables but we walked in and sat at the bar each night where we always had a good conversation with folks who were enjoying themselves as much as we were. And do not forget to save room for one of their home made cream pies!

Local Catch and Cajun Shrimp & Grits

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Biscuits N' Porn

4.3(326 reviews)

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Big greasy yummy biscuits and fast! Great go to spot for a fast breakfast after beach fun!!read more

Service was delightful, we came yesterday around 11:45 am but they sold out all their biscuits…read morealready.one of the servers remembered us and she was so sweet saying hi! This was one of the best service we have ever gotten here in the Outerbanks. Most is lukewarm but over here folks are greeting you from the very first step you go in. The guy who is ringing everyone up was very nice as well. Now let's talk about the biscuits. Biscuits so famous they start coming in hot at 5:30 am. Biscuits so famous that there's always a guaranteed line! Biscuits so famous they have a rather fascinating name accompanying it. It was great especially for breakfast we came back at 7:00 am determined to get some of those biscuits goodness and we got it piping hot and delicious. Prices are affordable and great selection. I love places like this unassuming but delightful! So whenever you are in the Outerbanks. Give them a try! Friendly service and good affordable food!

Great grew terror you in and out fast. Tip them for the bell to ring for thanks!

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Fresh fried chicken!!!

Beachside Bistro

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we come down to nags head all the time but never knew of this place. it's a hidden gem next to the…read morehotel but 100% worth it. conch fritters, jerk chicken, & vegetarian pasta was amazing!!! highly recommend

Ate breakfast here twice on our vacation. Overall we liked…read moreit. Staff were nice. And I liked it being right next to the beach. I had the pancakes the first time - not terrible but definitely not the best I've had. Second time I got the French toast and enjoy that much more! My boyfriend got a BEC sandwich the 1st visit and said it was delicious. Only downside was we ate outside both times and unfortunately the flies were crazy! I know we could've ate inside but I wish they had some measures in place so we could enjoy the patio without being surrounded by flies.

A view of the entire place.

Outer banks seafood platter

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Outdoor seating with the cutest umbrellas and lights. Love eating by the beach!

Beachside Bites

4.8(26 reviews)

2.3 mi

Amazing food, friendly staff, just an overall good experience great if you fast bite to eatread more

Sad to say, this was one of the worst cheese steaks subs I have ever had. It had zero flavor, no…read morelettuce or tomato, red onion was cooked with the meat (as opposed to yellow or white), and the meat itself added zero flavor to the sub. The best part of the sub was the roll, and it was just a standard sub roll. Luckily, the French fries were pretty good so I was able to eat part of my meal. Take it from someone who has worked in the food industry himself, you cannot just slap some meat, cheese, and onions on a roll and call it a cheese stake sub. The combination of ingredients only works if all them play their individual parts. The meat needs to have some char on it to bring out its flavor. The onions have to be caramelized so as to pop with sweetness whenever one is bitten into. The cheese needs accent the meat and onion, not mask it. There are supposed to be multiple layers in a submarine sandwich, not just one bland flavor. I would not recommend this place at all. You are better off going to Subway, at least it will not cost you almost twenty dollars for a flavorless sub.

Cheesesteak with side of Rosemary fries

Buffalo Chicken Wrap with side of Rosemary fries

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Half of steak burritos

The Kill Devil Grill

4.7(1.6k reviews)

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Wow. I really slept on this place over the years. I have wanted to come here for quite awhile, but…read morenever have done so when visiting OBX. This year, I put that sleeping to an end. I woke up...and had a delicious time! The reviews here tell you how great this place is, and well...believe them! I thought for sure it would be over-hyped and not live up to what people write and say, but I will admit to being wrong. First, our server, Krickett, was agreed upon (by my partner and I) to be the best server we have ever had. She was friendly, outgoing, had good recommendations, and an all-around joy. Second, the food! Wow! My partner had a salad...simple enough, right? But no, she was amazed by it. And she is a vegetarian, so she has had a lot of salads over the years. This one blew her away. I had the grilled chicken sandwich. Was it life-changing? No. But it was way better than what a grilled chicken sandwich normally is. It was tender, juicy, with just the right seasoning. I would be a criminal if I didn't mention the bruschetta...get it with the burrata...it is worth it! The crispy bread with balsamic drizzle is good enough with the diced tomato mix, but the cheese gives it a new level. And, I hope you saved room for dessert, because the key lime pie was a mouth explosion.

We were staying in Corolla and decided to venture out for a late lunch and I'm so glad we did. The…read moreKill Devil Grill was a highlight of our trip. The restaurant has two distinct dining areas: the front section is first-come first-served bar seating that offers the full menu. The back section, which would be ideal for families, holds about 30 tables, mostly booths, with the hostess stand. We chose to sit at the bar and had a great experience. We started with bruschetta topped with burrata cheese. I ordered the angel hair pasta in a white garlic butter, cream sauce with marinated chicken and grilled vegetables. My husband ordered the special hamburger with Swiss cheese bacon, spinach and mayo with a side of fries. We ended with slices of the key lime pie that didn't disappoint! The food, service, staff and environment were exceptional! We overheard the Server mention that veterans receive complementary meals on Veterans Day, which speaks volumes about how this restaurant supports those who have served. If you are in the Outer Banks- whether you're staying in Kill Devil Hills or nearby- this restaurant is worth the drive and all the hype!

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Big Kahuna Burger. My wife added the CFO (crispy fried onions to hers and it was great).

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Morning View Coffee House & Roastery

4.5(404 reviews)

3.8 mi

Such a beautiful little coffee shop at the beach! The shop itself was absolutely gorgeous--very…read moreclean, organized, and welcoming. And the coffee was SO good! I ordered the Samoan Iced Coffee, and it did NOT disappoint! It was delicious and definitely something I'd order again. My grandson got a blueberry muffin, and he absolutely loved it! The staff was friendly, attentive, and our orders came out really quickly. We also thought the prices were great, especially for the quality and experience. We really enjoyed our visit and will definitely be back! Highly recommend this place if you're at the beach and looking for great coffee, delicious treats, and friendly service

BAck for the summer and a few tips for those coffee drinkers visiting the OBX.....leave the…read moreStarbucks and Dunkin' home for the week and tell gram and gramps to ditch the Folgers and Maxwell house. Each year we try one of Morning Views beans they readily have available and while we opt for whole beans they will grind yours if you want. For this week's vacation we ordered up Woodys dark blend and Bootys dark blend because we sampled these last year and they were great. The muffins are awesome and our favorite is cranberry orange....never disappoints and we highly recommend. This place is always busy early in the AM but they seem to be well staffed with experienced crews....owner always seems to be there making sure everything runs smoothly.

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Iced coffee with toasted marshmallow and cinnamon flavoring!

Beautiful beachy decor. That painting is stunning

Morning View Coffee House & Roastery - Inside of shop - charming beachy decor - sit + stay awhile. There's a small outside (shaded) coffee garden with seating out back

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Inside of shop - charming beachy decor - sit + stay awhile. There's a small outside (shaded) coffee garden with seating out back

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Alan F.

6 years ago

Our visit today was our 8th visit to Duck Donuts, most of which were at the Kill Devil Hills location. This was a birthday visit for our 10 year old who loves Duck Donuts. Not the best visit from our perspective. The staff were stressed, rude and very unhelpful. I'm attributing this to the heat, the summer rush and the Covid-19 social distancing restrictions Duck Donuts have enacted. Only allowing 8 people in the store at a time meant a line of 20 people out on the sidewalk in the broiling 96 degree summer sun. No advance menus were handed out, so we were left feeling very rushed when we finally got in the store. It was very difficult trying to read the menu for coffee and donuts when the information was in 3 different places - 1 on the large board for coffee (we still have no idea what cold coffee options were available), 1 for the specials and another for the donuts. The young lady behind the order counter was non-verbal at best, very unhelpful! We just ended up getting a mixed dozen, and didn't order any build-your-own donuts due to feeling discouraged by the unhelpful order-taker. The woman running the door rudely asked our 2 kids to step out unattended while my wife and I fixed our coffees. She allowed a party of 8 (2 adults and 5 kids) in the store while other customers were in there thereby violating the 8 customer rule while we waited in line. The donuts were also put together in what appears to be a haphazard way as they're light on toppings. Suggestions for improvement - Provide shelter for those waiting outside, or at least provide water. Pass out advance order slips so they can fill them out and pass them up, thereby avoiding the interior of the store all together. Discontinue the unsanitary make-your-own coffee bar as that takes time and results in fewer customers in the store over time. Recruit and train staff with customer service in mind. read more

Heather D.

180

11 years ago

Sometimes you come across the perfect specimen of a food group. That happened to us last week when we got the privilege of having Duck donuts for breakfast. These are cake donuts, but not. I hate cake donuts. I'm actually not a huge fan of donuts at all, but hey, this was vacation! This is how it works. You go into the store and basically they make your donuts fresh, to order. You choose an icing (maybe 8 options?) and a topping (6 options maybe?). If you are ordering several you can fill out a form. Then you wait, maybe 3 minutes, 5-10 if they're swamped. They call out your number and your donuts are handed to you, HOT, in a box. I highly recommend the maple with bacon, the lemon with coconut, and the peanut butter with chocolate. I can not say enough about how good these are! This "non-donut lover" went there 2x in four days! read more

Andre M.

15 years ago

This place is great. However, I have only been able to get food from there twice. I have went there 20 times, I think. The reason for this is because the people who work there are lazy, and close at 12:00pm. I gave up trying to hit this place up due to there lack of appropriate business hours. Makes me think that the owners dont care read more

Casey K.

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10 years ago

We're from the North East, where Dunkin Donuts reigns, but this place tops them all. Warm, made-to-order donuts are hard to beat. Line was out the door early this morning, so get there early. My favorite was the maple glaze, bacon topping and salted caramel drizzle. Stop here at least once during your stay! read more

Ann H.

10 years ago

Several friends said we needed to stop and get some Duck Donuts. They were so good and so many choices. The kids devoured them all when I got back to the house. Good thing I had one while I was there. We will definitely be back every time we go to the Outer Banks!! read more

Ashley W.

12 years ago

Wow talk about a guilty pleasure! I would walk 2 miles to get here. I do not mind waiting in line for an hour just to get these amazing donuts. I love that I can watxh the donuts being made and I know they are fresh. read more

Martin F.

167

15 years ago

What to say. Great Donuts. The kids loved being able to choose their own toppings. They were so excited about making the donuts that they only ate one. Great For Family with Kids and those who love donuts. read more

Samantha C.

8 years ago

I have never been a huge fan of donuts but my bf convinced me to try these on our obx vacation. I have to admit they have a huge selection and the few I tried were very tasty. Also, the price is right! read more

Carly D.

11 years ago

good shit go sHit thats some goodshit rightthere rightthere if i do a so my self i say so thats what im talking about right there right there (chorus: ) mMMMM O0OOOOOOooo Good shit read more

Cindy S.

10 years ago

Amazing high quality doughnuts! Three words... Better than Brits. Better than Brits. Better than Brits. Guys grab a dozen, or one of each if you are brave enough to split em with friends! read more

Becky N Robbie H.

13 years ago

Mu husband would probably give them 5 stars but they close at 3pm now. They really are one of the best next to country style donuts back home. I think its cake batter. Yum read more

Lisa M.

9 years ago

The best donuts ever!! We get them all the time and all the family can get exactly what they want!! I love that they are warm and we cane eat them on the way home. read more

Dylan H.

8 years ago

Absolutely love the doughnuts especially the maple bacon and the orange my whole family enjoys them for breakfast and their at an ok price

Patricia P.

10 years ago

Hot, made to order donuts with lots of topping options. It's hard to make up your mind what to order because they are all delicious!

Sophia D.

9 years ago

Donuts are always fresh here. Would be nice to have a few more seating available to have your donuts there.

Ashley J.

12 years ago

The Maple Glazed donut is better than SEX!!! I kid you not!!! Will be back again and again!!!!

Missy R.

10 years ago

delish!1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so cool that they make it in front of you!

Marco S.

15 years ago

Delicious addictive caloric bomshells. Please keep them away from me (or I will eat them ALL)

Zoe D.

8 years ago

Best donuts ever! Absolutely loved this place! Look forward to having it again!

NC Girl ..

16 years ago

fresh and delicious. service is friendly. will certainly return again!

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