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    Food Dudes Kitchen

    4.5 (977 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Jerk chicken wrap
    Jeremy M.

    Wow! A must try with amazing food and service. Here's the deal: The restaurant is located in a small strip of businesses near the beach. Watch for it, it's in the middle of the strip and is a smaller shop. There is a good amount of parking out front so likely not a park and long walk. There is seating for approximately 25 people with bar seating along with several tables. The restaurant was noticeably sparkly clean, usually a good sign that the kitchen is just as clean too! Service was fantastic- very personable and friendly. We were waited on consistently throughout our time, drinks were never dry and food was delivered in good time. Our server noted that Food Dudes was established in 2008 so this is a proven and long standing restaurant because of its good food. He was not wrong! My party ordered a variety of sandwiches and each was well liked. Jerk chicken wrap, steak wrap and grilled chicken all very, very good with bright flavors, served with a huge portion of pico de Gallo and tortilla chips. Each was well portioned with plenty of protein. A standout was the pulled pork tacos with verde sauce. The pork was lean and tortilla grilled to keep it from getting soggy. Bold flavor and served with a rice and bean combination, this dish is must try, I don't think you can go wrong with any of the menu items here. Wine and beer are available. There are a lot of options around the OBX, be sure to place Food Dudes at the top of your list. Happy eating!

    Quite possibly the best fish tacos in the Outer Banks.
    Courtney K.

    BLUF: Consistently excellent food served in a small, unassuming restaurant. I love Food Dudes Kitchen. I think it is some of the best food on the Outer Banks and the Blackened Tuna Nachos are the best nachos I've ever had. I also like the way they put their flour tortillas on the griddle to make the sides a little toasty and to give the tacos some shape. FDK always has a special board and I've never head a bad meal there. The restaurant is small and quaint. The probably only sit about 30 people and is best for smaller parties. The restaurant is decorated with local art for sale and they play a surfing video behind the bar giving it a very beach vibe.

    Blackened Shrimp Bowl
    Justin B.

    I am not underestimating it when I say I come here a couple times a year when traveling because it's my favorite place in the OBX. Everyone I work with has seen the food and heard me brag on this place. Food is always fresh. Incredibly tasty. Made fresh to order. And I've literally never had a bad experience in the past ten years of going. This place is a gem.

    Mahi Mahi tacos
    Annie W.

    The Mahi mahi blackened tacos came with a slaw that was tangy and added a crunch. The fish meat was tender and juicy though could have used a bit more flavor so I added some of the spicy sauce that they had on the table. Came with a side of rice, beans and pico. Portions/pricing were reasonable. The inside of the restaurant is quite small and there was a bit of a wait, but they turned tables over quickly and service was fast. Bring cash to avoid credit card fees!

    Tuna taco special
    Elizabeth Y.

    We stopped her for lunch based off of the good reviews on here!! And let me tell you it didn't disappoint!! The waitresses were both so kind. We got tuna tacos and the sweet chili fish of the day. ( which was mahi-mahi). Both definitely had a little kick to them, but delicious!

    Bomb Ahi tuna tacos! I also got a side of the guacamole which was to die for
    Lisa M.

    It doesn't look fancy from the outside, but this was one of the best meals we had during our visit to the OBX. If they are available you MUST try the ahi style tuna tacos with wasabi aïoli! They are outstanding! Bonus points because they have hot sauce that is actually hot! Service was great too! Ps I'm gluten free and they were able to sub out the flour tortillas for corn

    Jerk chicken wrap
    Courtney W.

    TLDR - delicious quesadillas and wraps if you can handle a little spice Food - we ordered the Jerk Chicken Wrap and Shrimp Quesadillas. Both were delicious! The wrap was a bit spicier than we expected. Great for lunch but would probably need to order more food if you're very hungry. The shrimp quesadillas were excellent and a bit and more filling. The rice and beans were a throwaway but they kept my 8 month old entertained. Vibes - very casual, many folks came straight from the beach. Small eating space but the service is efficient. NO AC! We were hot but the menus were great for fanning. Food came quick so we were in and out.

    Mac and cheese appetizer. Steaming hot. Creamy. Excellent.
    Joanna R.

    Ya'll! Worth every cent. Great hot food. I was worried when we walked in. So few cars. Small dining space inside. But the crowd did not reflect the quality. I assume most pick up to go to explain that. Service was frequent. Food outstanding. Portions great and reasonable prices. Wish we lived here to be regulars.

    Jody M.

    This was a hidden gem tucked away in a strip mall. I don't think I would have noticed it from the street but Yelp helped me find this one. The food was stellar and the service was amazing. It's a small place but they are quick and friendly service. The food was very good and the drink and beers were tasty.

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    Great shrimp tacos and the food is always fresh only wish there were more tables and maybe some specials

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    The food was very good. The service was excellent. It was small, quaint, and cute. I will definitely return again.

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    Amazing service, food was amazing, easy seating and just a great vibe. Thank you to our server she was on it! Good food with a great price!

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    Shrimp Quesadillas and burgers were great. Expensive and tight space, so we were seated at the bar.

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    Stopped in for lunch before a wedding. Wings were delicious and the beer prices are out of this world. Can't argue with PBR for two bucks

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