Lived on the Outer Banks for several years and just last month discovered Simply Southern! Heard…read moreabout them on the radio and decided to check them out....and in a month we've been there four times! Great food, awesome people, great atmosphere.... couldn't ask for more! And the price...two thumbs up! Serving sizes are good too! Definitely will be going back!!!

Sunday May 17th, 2026....ALL THOSE RADIO ADS.....really?? Dropped by 2day @ 2:45 pm and your…read morecounting the cash w/the door locked!! Ads & sign says 4pm! Southland ( my favorite chix place) is going through similar unprofessional behaviour!! Please GET A GRIP! Folks notice being treated unfairly! I didn't get my Sun FriedChix fix today!! SAD!

We were doing a hot dog tour down east and Martelle's seemed to be the only option in Hyde County…read more We pulled in and found the parking lot crowded for obvious reasons. It seemed to be the only place around. The less obvious reason was that the food is pretty good. This is a large establishment with a bar and at least one private room that was dark when we arrived. The first two folks we interacted with were under 14 but they pointed us along the way to an open table. For better or worse, it seemed like one woman was taking care of the whole restaurant, which, during our visit was probably 40 people. They offer a large menu as well as a full buffet with salad bar and soup. We were here for hot dogs so we each got a hot dog and a salad (grilled chicken for Mom. fried chicken for me). As we waited for the food to come out there was a lovely semi-organized chaos. As folks saw friends and caught up on life, the server deftly managing conversations and serving drinks and, occasionally a very young person dropping off menus at tables because she insisted on helping. Our food arrived hot and looked great. The hot dogs were made mostly their house way which was standard Carolina dog style plus ketchup. Mom got corn fritters with her which are always good. The salads were hardy and tasted fresh. I jumped up once to get a bit of extra dressing from the salad bar instead of having the server run back to the kitchen. Overall, this was a great stop and I can see why it's popular. I'd love to try the buffet, but not sure when I'll find myself in these parts again.

Great food with friendly and outstanding service. I liked the rustic atmosphere. I would highly…read morerecommend.

Stopped in for breakfast today. Eggs, sausage, grits and bacon. The meal was good, service fast,…read moreand restaurant clean. Exactly what we were looking for. Give it a try!

TL's has become something of a traditional stop for us when we're in Manteo. But, each year we…read morereturn, we're left more and more disappointed. What used to be a hidden gem in plain sight has declined to a low quality and over priced stop off no different than anywhere else. Except our last visit. Which left us all either sick or feeling sick, as well as ripped off. It's a sad day when local businesses become less attractive than big chains, simply because they choose profit over service and quality. 20 minutes for a drink? $70+ for breakfast for 4? Treated like you're more an inconvenience than a customer, simply because you're not a regular or obvious local? Yeah, we'll find a new tradition.

Sat down at 4pm, order placed 4:05pm, received food at 4:30p…read more Mashed potatoes cold. Beef tips were tough and gravy on them was salty. Garlic cheese bites were fine but accompanying marinara sauce was refrigerator cold. Free hush puppies were tough. Iced tea was good. Service was friendly. Atmosphere clean, family friendly seating, no booths. Won't be back due to the food quality inconsistencies found.

Good food fast service just a small town restaurant great to find out ur local news,drama, just a…read morefriendly atmosphere

Great food and service in bright, sunny restaurant which is modern with a beachy feel…read more Dined here for lunch and was very happy with the meal. I had the blackened mahi-mahi BLT sandwich which was perfectly cooked and served with over a pound of french fries. Not going to lie; the fries were fantastic. Nicely seasoned and not greasy. I ended up eating the mahi open-faced to avoid spilling on myself but the fish, tomato slice and lettuce were all delicious. It also came with a crisp pickle spear. My wife got the ceasar salad and added a skewer of blackened shrimp. The shrimp were tasty but could have stood a little more spice. They have a nice wine selection including a good selection available by the glass. Also a nice beer selection with some local/NC beers on tap. I observed all of the staff being very friendly and helpful to patrons throughout the restaurant. I will definitely be back and looking forward to trying it for dinner.

Love, love, love Blue Moon Beach Grill!…read more This is always on our list of regulars to hit on the OBX every time we go. In the last year or two they've moved to a much larger building (which was very much needed because they're so popular). Parking can be tight depending on what time you go, but GO! This new location has a second floor! They have daily specials, though I'll always get the fried oysters if they're available. I and my family and friends have always loved anything we get here - delicious! BMBG is family-owned, and you can tell -- the service is top notch. At the front door they have a large selection of BMBG apparel -- take some of Blue Moon home with you! While there, check out the fantastic fireplace made of oyster shells -- I took a picture for you.

Excellent Down Home Grill/Restaurant! Atmosphere and…read moreFriendly Staff. It's great place to relax your mind and feel at home. Food and menu is second to none .

Sorry I've waited so lot try this place. Delicious food and wonderful home feeling. Kind and…read morewelcoming staff of ladies. I had scrambled eggs, home fries, and corn beef hash. Give it a try

Well, this was amazing! The reviews do not lie! We stopped here for Kate breakfast early lunch on…read moreour way home from the outer banks. We had our little dog in tow who had not eaten his breakfast so we were all pretty hungry! I ordered the grilled chicken bbq sandwich which was wonderful! My husband ordered the Philly cheesesteak on salad. We ordered a fried egg with cheese for our dog. She threw in some beef for the dog, he is now snoring in the back of the car! My husband said the salad was fresh and delicious and cheesesteak was excellent! All round a great place to stop. If ur in a rush u can order online so it's ready when u arrive. There's a cute little seating area outside for dogs and kids to stretch their legs!

Decent place for a sandwich in Creswell. We stopped here on our drive home from the beach for a…read morequick lunch. The menu is posted on the wall and on laminated papers at the counter. We ordered the Philly cheesesteak and Italian sub with fried okra to go. Each item was delicious, filling, and reasonably priced. I particularly liked the bread they used and how they loaded up the subs with selected meat and veggies. I was full with just a half a sub. Barnyard Betsy's has limited indoor seating at a wall counter, clean single stall bathroom, and outdoor tables. Street parking is available.

I had the honor of attending a wedding in Carova. The wedding party was from out of town. I was the…read moreonly OBX local. The grandparents purchased a clam bake from Outer Banks Clam Bake. The working staff busted their humps to provide a fantastic meal fit for a king. Oh my God, it was fantastic. However, the owner was a total ass. He arrived enebriated, proceeded to say (upon arrival) that he would start by drinking a couple of shots and his staff would be in charge. We chuckled thinking he was joking. He was not joking. He got totally sh*t faced. He drank our beer, helped himself to private liquor. He was found going through several bedrooms. He was "busted", but that didn't deter him. While everyone was dining, he went downstairs to help himself to more liquor. When he finally parked his butt in the dining area, he sat in a chair and barked orders to his staff. I would have been mortified if I was a part of his staff. Although I highly recommend this business for their food, DO NOT ALLOW THE OWNER INTO YOUR HOME!. He may have thought he would never have to deal with the wedding guests again and could get away with his unprofessional behavior, but I am a LOCAL. Trust me, I will spread this review as much as possible. 5 STAR FOOD, 0 STAR OWNER! Deb Hunton Kitty Hawk, NC

Doug and Veronica were great! The food they prepared was amazing- great taste and quality items…read more Super great service. They cooked, cleaned up and had recommendations of what to do when on the island. When we come back, we definitely plan on using their services again. Each night they arrived on time and ready to feed us! Thank you Doug and Veronica!

We had an amazing experience. From the first sip of our cocktails, to the appetizer, to the bread,…read moresalad, wine, entrees, and finished with dessert and port, a WONDERFUL evening. Great service, food, ambience, and overall best experience on the island!

No reservations required we walked in and were seated of course it is mid September. Great looking…read morerestaurant very clean white table cloths lots of specials, our waitress ms Cathy was unbelievably attentive. We had the eggplant appetizer with basket of bread, a passion fruit martini yum!! My friend had the cobia and I had crab stuffed flounder these entrees were totally satisfying in appearance, texture taste and generosity of portions. Of course dessert was lemon cheesecake with a blackberry sauce perfect!!