When we come to the Outer Banks we do look for grilled or lightly blackened seafood...but a couple…read moreof days ago I was looking for good ole-fashioned clam strip basket. Hard to find in Richmond so if I have a chance to get them, I jump at the chance. The special of the day was a flounder basket. I was able to substitute clam strips for other items, and the basket included a nicely sized piece of flounder (fish of the day), heaping helping of clam strips, fries, hush puppies, and slaw. "Beer of the Day" was $2.00! Wife got the cheesesteak sub with fries. All food--as they tell you when you walk in is fried--is fried. Totally OK with that and it was very, very tasty. Friendly staff, items mostly homemade, clean restaurant, a clear view of an honest-to-goodness working dock. Exactly what we were looking for for our last night in Manteo area. If you have not been to the Marina and Grill...please get there for a fun, tasty, almost entirely homemade meal at very reasonable prices, rubbing elbows with locals and people coming off of the fishing day, just adds to the charm to this slightly off the beaten path gem.

I had been craving shrimp since I moved to OBX back in April. We were on our way home from…read morealligator refuge and decided to take a trip into wanchese to eat. Found this spot in Yelp and said why not. I ordered the fried shrimp basket, hubby ordered the fried grouper and we loved our selections. My husband isn't a fan of shrimp but he tried it and loved it. The girls that working were super friendly. We got there just in time for lunch rush. Loved looking out to the harbor. We will be back and I'll give a follow up review.

Freshest seafood there is. O'Neals is a processor on the docks with a casual restaurant open for…read morelunch. Very friendly service at both restaurant and fish market. A must visit if you love fresh seafood. I highly recommend the soft-shell crabs!!

We visited O'Neal about six year ago and liked it. Then we started going to Wanchese Marina and…read moretook guests there because we liked the food and the atmosphere. On this occasion, we walked around the Christmas Market at the Wanchese Community Center and had our lunch at O'Neal to end a six-year hiatus. We again had good seafood. Ms T had good, fresh and flavorful fried shrimp I had the catch of the day; Red Drum. We accepted the included coleslaw, and we both added fries. This was a good lunch. The seafood remained as good as before and the slaw is some of the better such around. They know how to give it a good sweet-sour balance. It was also fresh, not old and soggy as happens too many times. We also shared a cup of their crab soup that was not something we would ever order again. It is pasty, over-thickened with flour and almost totally unseasoned. We would prefer a creamy soup, that is thickened with cream. We added some salt, and it helped, but it was still wallpaper paste. There is really no saving this, they need to start over and lose the flour. We also felt the food was a little over-priced for what we got. I realize the days of getting a fresh seafood basket for $6 are far behind us, but over $50 for two baskets and one cup of soup is a little steep, especially when we both drank water. Ms T said she would prefer to return to Wanchese. The food is good here, but you have been warned about the crab soup and the prices.

Great selection of cold and hot sandwiches and enough variety to satisfy just about anybody. This…read moreplace is a lunch counter by day and a bar at night. We dined here for lunch and there was a line almost out the front door at 12:45pm. You place your order and pay at the counter then get your beverage and then find a seat and someone will bring out your order. The order number is on the receipt so hang onto it at least until your order arrives. In spite of how busy the restaurant was, we managed to find an open table inside. There are also some tables outside in back. It was a bit chilly when we were there so we stayed in. One of the daily specials was the club which I ordered on rye with potato salad. My wife got the chicken Caesar wrap with macaroni salad. Both were very good and a good value.

We stopped by on our last night in Manteo looking for something casual that wouldn't break the…read morevacation budget. The restaurant has a fun, laid-back atmosphere, and they were getting ready for live music while we were there. We were dining with our young daughter, and once the band had finished setting up, we got the impression they were gently encouraging us to wrap things up. No one was rude about it, but it definitely felt like they preferred not to have a family with a little one there once the music got underway. My husband ordered a burger that he polished off and described simply as, "Good." Coming from him, that's actually a solid endorsement. I ordered the Cuban Reuben. The flavors were good, but I was surprised to find it served on what appeared to be a flour tortilla rather than the flatbread described on the menu. It ended up eating more like a wrap than a sandwich. I still enjoyed it, but it wasn't what I was expecting. I had ordered fries with my meal but received chips instead. I never checked the receipt to see whether I was charged for the upgrade, but it ended up working out just fine. My husband was convinced they were just really good Lay's chips. I disagreed. We still haven't settled that debate, but we both agreed they were fresh, crunchy, and delicious. My daughter ordered the grilled cheese, and after spending the week on an unofficial Outer Banks grilled cheese tour (because toddlers have priorities), this one landed somewhere around a 5/10. Overall, it was a pleasant meal with a great atmosphere, and I can absolutely see it being a fun place to grab a drink and listen to live music. It just wasn't one of the standout meals from our trip.

We loved this deli...The sandwiches were yummy. The tea was unlimited.. and the request for a cup…read moreof ice for We road weary travelers cooler was no problemo .

A good option for lunch, especially for something a little faster and more affordable. I thought…read morethe sandwiches were good and the staff were very nice. The interior was a little confusing, but after ordering at the counter and paying, we found our way to a room with booths and tables and after a few minutes, our order was brought to our table. The location was convenient, being a short walk from where we were staying. I would definitely eat here again.

Wholesome breakfast. Mostly locals on Fridays that have chipped beef, which is an acquired taste…read morebut very good. Very friendly service ambience is very Fishing oriented. Would come back here every time. I'm in the area. Highly recommended for breakfast.

Umm..I've never had a shrimp sandwich that was just fried shrimp put on a bun with coleslaw and…read morecheese. Coleslaw was "dry". Cocktail sauce was waterie. Was not great. I just ate the shrimp as a meal LOL Another couple just came in and asked for a window seat and the lady turned around I guess you can have that one but they wanted to sit behind me so they could see outside, the ocean she told him no!!! And the restaurant is not that busy there is 2 other tables. WOW!!

This place is awesome and the customer service was amazing. Enjoyed a salty beach and the El…read moreSalvador coffee blend

Cute place, but no prices listed for drinks. $6.50 for iced coffee and 2 croissants...no offense I…read moreshould have gone elsewhere for a full breakfast for $21.00.. On the other hand, nice variety of coffee, teas, and pastries I know this is OBX (the outer banks), but ......this is half of what I paid for my seafood dinner last night...

The food was fantastic & the service amazing. Collin was friendly & helpful. Definitely recommend…read moreBros

Super good Philly sub but prices are insane. 7 burgers and subs with fries $200. For pickup! Also…read morecheck for $30 "tip" they try to add so watch out, and again added on pickup. Had to wait in long line watching my food on the counter get cold. Ridiculous.

This place was great! The Matcha latte was very good! I liked how they offered turkey bacon and…read moreturkey sausage! Seemed like a healthy fresh option to a breakfast!

Excellent food and smoothies and the coffee is good too . Been there 3 times already this week on…read moreour vacation. FANTASTIC!!

* SO good, we came back a 2nd day! Quick lunch on a rainy…read moreday. We still sat outside, protected by the rain. I the She-Crab Soup (think New England clam chowder, but with crab not clams). Hearty, creamy, warm and tasty. I also had the Combo Po'boy sub (clams and shrimp, lightly deep fried). Excellent. Da Missus had grilled shrimp skewers. Fantastic. Served fresh and fast. Lovely view of the stormy Sound (inner ocean).

Food was great, even dessert. Service was polite & quick. Prices were reasonable. Outside dining on…read moredeck with beautiful sunset was cherry on top!!