We stopped in for dinner with a party of 14. Hatteras Sol was very accommodating. They gave us a wait time of 1 hour 15 minutes. They have an app to follow your wait time. We waited on the docks while sipping cocktails. Really cute set up. They called us back exactly at 1 hour 15. We tried the crab dip and riblets for appetizers - excellent! The seafood Alfredo was delicious and the filet was cooked perfectly. Our waitress was there clearing used dishes and refilling drinks. It was an excellent experience and a must try! read more

Beautiful restaurant right near the marina. Lovely views and excellent food options! The service is amazing! We usually sit at the bar for our dinner and the bartenders always remember our drink order and make us feel welcome though they are SUPER busy!! Such an enjoyable experience every time we come! read more

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This place is such a vibe. If you're looking for great music, great drinks, while watching a beautiful sunset then eating a delicious meal. Search no more. Also shout out to Justin the bartender who was amazing and so cool under pressure. read more

Hatteras Sol Waterside Grill - Sunset view from the outdoor bar. We waited there to be seated for dinner and enjoyed the live music! - New American Near Me - Hatteras, North Carolina

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First of all, they had the best staff ever. We went in after a power outage, and they were very friendly and got seated quickly. The food on the other hand was a little disappointing. The Alfredo was good, but the sauce was a little bland. We did get seated next to a window and had beautiful view. Again, the staff were amazing. read more

Hatteras Sol Waterside Grill - Seafood Alfredo - New American Near Me - Hatteras, North Carolina

Tonight I came in with a party of 12 !! Our server was Jeremy. He was just outstanding and very Attentive! The food was so delicious. Loved the Riblets and Seafood Chowder sooooo Damn good. And too top it off I had the Shrimp and Grits by far the Best thing I ever had!! It was worth the drive from Maryland 6.5 hours. For the Best dinner and night I ever had on Vacation. Make sure Jeremy is around next year I'll be back. Thank you for the hospitality! read more

This place was packed, we waited for over an hour for a table (this was a day when the Microsoft issues happened globally so several restaurants were.closed due to the Crowd strike issue). Our server was amazingly accommodating with our family and nephew who is a toddler. Food was fresh, hot and very good tasting. View from the back of the restaurant led to stunning sunset views. Would recommend, and plan ahead and call as this place gets very busy, with reason! read more

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Hatteras Sol is very popular and in the high season there will be a wait, ours was one hour on 7/25/25. The view of the marina and harbor is beautiful and the service was top notch. We shared a fried calamari app with Cajun remoulade, and both of us had crab cakes with mashed potatoes and vegetable medley. Delicious!! read more

We went here for dinner (really the only option) and were grateful to get a table with our party of 10. We made sure to be early and got there before 5 to stand in line, and they made sure our table was ready shortly after opening. Cannot say enough good things about this place. The food is fantastic, service is friendly and quick, and there are epic sunset views over the sound. read more

Hatteras Sol Waterside Grill - Specials menu - New American Near Me - Hatteras, North Carolina

Amazing dinner! She Crab Soup was delicious. Shrimp Tacos were super tasty. Key Lime pie was the best. This dinner was the highlight of our trip. View can't be beat. Service was great. Do not miss! read more

Friday night in October. This place is walking distance from my buddy's obx house so we walked over at about 5:30. Got on the list and had a drink at the bar and the table was ready in about 10 minutes. Got some recommendations from our sever and started with their excellent take on oysters Rockefeller. A fried oyster with a remoulade in a bed of vinegary greens was an excellent combination. The greens were the star I had pan seared scallops that came with Cole slaw, fries, sautéed vegetables, tarter and cocktail sauce and it was very good. My buddy had fried flounder, the special recommended by the server and it was really tasty. Fried in a spicy season and maybe breaded in corn meal? It was a whole dish and came with more sides than he could get through. He picked up the check, but commented that it was very reasonable. If I go back it'll be the flounder. read more

Hatteras Sol Waterside Grill - Fried whole flounder. - New American Near Me - Hatteras, North Carolina

Came here for the first night of our vacation, we went outside to the bar to enjoy the live music and sunshine and the bartender did not acknowledge us for about 15 mins. No "hey I'll be right with you" of any kind. He missed out on a pretty large bill as there was 6 of us and we were all getting cocktails. On the other hand, our waitress was phenomenal! I don't remember her name but she has short hair! She was attentive and friendly! The food was absolutely delicious, I had the pleasure of having the seafood Alfredo and it was one of the best I've ever had. It's unfortunate about the bartender, but we ended up having a great experience either way!! WE WILL BE BACK read more

Hatteras Sol Waterside Grill - Seafood Alfredo - New American Near Me - Hatteras, North Carolina

Let's see. An almost two hour wait on a Tuesday evening....we lubricated with cocktails that were low brow but fine, nice bartender from New York at the outside bar. Live music was nice. Classic songs done pretty well. But...an almost two hour wait just honestly wasn't worth it. The food was only ok. Caesar salad was underdressed and with prefab cheese that came from a bag. Crab dip is as yum but a small portion. Red drum fish would have been tasteless without the sauce. Local tuna was better. Vegetables were sad but palatable. Views were lovely. Crowd was....basic. It's America 2025 at its best. Overall, I'm going with meh. Won't be back. Peace out Hatteras Sol! read more

She-Crab Soup or Hot Blue Crab Dip? I can't decide which is more delicious! Maybe the soup. But the oysters were delicious too. Oh, I guess the harbor view has me distracted, or it could be the windy ferry ride from Ocracoke threw me for a loop. The lump blue crab cake app was definitely delicious. Ah, I'm so confused! Fortunately the service was great at the bar, with all my questions answered, recommendations given and drinks served quickly with a smile. I try not to easily give 5 star reviews, but this place deserves it! Long wait for a table though. But that's not me! read more

Great food! Owners stopped by the table to make sure everything was the way we wanted. We learned a bit of their story and loved being made to feel like family. Our large group was cared for like we were regulars. We will be back! read more

One of our favorite places on the island. Almost every table has some water view and many full views of the Sound and magnificent sunsets. Now let's get to the food. We both had the seafood chowder. It has a spicy bite but is excellent. My wife had the Black drum special and I had Shrimp and Grits. Yes we were members of the clean plate club. We finished with banana foster cheese cake. Great service and excellent food choices. Do not hesitate this is a must try. If you can't get a seat, sit at the Bar. Great service no matter what. read more

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Hatteras Sol is an ok Italian-ish restaurant. Our waiter was excellent at refilling drinks but did only order me a side salad when I ordered a full size salad for my entree. I was only charged $6 instead of $12 but it wasn't enough food so I ended up paying $2.75 for some bread. We were told we were going to a "seafood" restaurant and while there was some seafood on the menu the choices were limited. I like grilled shrimp not the breaded or fried type. I don't see myself returning here for dinner although I did enjoy seeing the sunset on the water after dinner. read more

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We had the spare ribs and calamari last time we were there. They were excellent. Get there early , both times we have been there was a long wait. read more

The food was amazing, service fast and friendly, with a great water view. My ADA rights were respected and we treated like any other customer which is the best I can ask as a disabled handler of a service dog. We ordered crab soup, a special the snapper with pistachio breading, and a pain killers from the bar, peanut butter cheesecake. The fish was so fresh and delicious it ruined me on fish back home. Definitely coming back to celebrate my birthday read more

Food was absolutely amazing. Everything was fresh. Highly recommend the fried calamari, the fried shrimp and crab cakes.

First time back in about 5 years. Just as good as I remember. Calamari was tender and very lightly breaded. I was surprised to see duck on the menu, and it was delicious, almost fork tender. The regular dinner knife was sufficient, did not need the steak knife. Great restaurant, from the food and drinks, to the staff, and the location. Nothing like a stunning sunset while dining. read more

Pretty crappy experience. They opened at 5:00, got there at 5:30. They don't take reservations. Was told about an hour wait which was fine. Grabbed a couple of decent drinks and went to the back deck to watch an amazing sunset. After about an hour we checked with the hostess and was told it was going to be about another half hour. Oh well, so we grabbed another round and sat in the bathroom hallway. It was now too cold to sit outside , and there were no other chairs available. Getting pretty hungry but looking forward to a good dinner. Finally got seated about 7:15. Waiter came over and gave us a sheet of the specials for the evening which we planned on ordering. All of them were scratched off with wording "sold out". Now I'm starting to get pissed , but did not show it outward. Why would he even do that. It was a real kick in the nuts after waiting that long. So we ordered off the regular menu. Fried Oyster Dinner and Seafood Alfredo. Dinners came out relatively fast. Both were just average at best. The oysters were decent, but nowhere near as good as Pop's, limp fries, average coleslaw. The best part of it was actually the vegetable medley which came with it which was unusual addition. Wife's Alfredo lacked any great taste. No discernable lump crabmeat in it. Scallops and shrimp appeared to be of Sisco quality. Best part of it was the sourdough roll. Back to the waiter, who really did not seem to give a damn about our experience. We were never asked how it was. Were never asked about desserts. He just did not seem to care at all. That being said, the woman who seated us was a gem. Full of great energy. Didn't get her name but she told us she was a nurse. read more

3.5 The best part was the chowder. The fish bites weren't bad but didn't have a ton of flavor. Didn't love the drinks. The pasta dishes were average. The bar tender we had was super nice but really busy for just one guy. This was just an average beach restaurant to me. read more

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Great location and friendly staff. Food was good but not great. It would have been a lot better with less salt.

After two boat trips from the mainland and arriving hungry at Hatteras, we stopped in Sol Waterside for dinner. The hostess greeted us with a warm, welcoming smile and immediately seated us on a high table for all the others were taken. Our waiter came and took our order, and food came out promptly. This was the freshest seafood we have had in a very long time at a restaurant. Not only was the food fresh but they served all the dishes hot and this is not microwave hot. I recommend the She Crab Soup and wifey had the Shrimp Asian style soup, both were good. The peel and eat Shripm and Crab Cakes are also very good. If you are visiting the Outer Banks, Sol Waterside Grill is recommended. read more

Party of 17... Jeremy nailed it. All was good. He worked other tables while serving us and was as pleasant as can be! Super stoked on this place. Food was amazing and so was the timing with the food. Nobody had a bad meal read more

Such a beautiful spot. Not a bad seat I. The house! Great service and food and a full bar. read more

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If I could I would give 10 stars. This is my favorite restaurant in Hatteras. The food and service are top shelf. Don't expect a quiet romantic dining experience though because it stays busy. read more

Busy place. Nice views of the water but not as romantic as Cafe Pamlico. Food was fine but we enjoyed Cafe Pamlico's seafood more. Tuna was over seasoned with Cajon spice and it overpowered the entire dish. Portions were large. Service was good. read more

There was a line to put your name on the wait list. Just as we got to the wait stand a couple of seats opened up at the bar. We could have waited but decided to eat at the bar. They have great bartenders. They only had local NC beers on tap. They immediately got us a drink menu and dinner menus. After a couple of drinks we ordered. I got the grouper special with pesto. My wife got the pasta with shrimp and scallops. Both were excellent. I decided to grab a dessert. They have their own Lemon pound cake. Really good. Great flavor. Not artificial tasting. Would highly recommend even if you have to wait. Worth it. read more

Hatteras Sol Waterside Grill - Grouper with pesto - New American Near Me - Hatteras, North Carolina

We ate here for the first time. Get here early. We waited in line before they opened , as they do no take reservations. The line moved fast once they did open. As we waited to be seated ( maybe 15 minutes), we enjoyed the back bar. View was amazing and drinks very refreshing! The staff was amazing and accommodating ( we had a few dietary concerns). Our food arrived in a fair amount of time. Our meals were amazing. We will definitely be coming back!! read more

been coming to the obx since i was super young and this place has remained my favorite spot. I worked down at the landing marina and frequented here almost every night in the summers. very busy (but for a reason)! you might have to wait but can enjoy live music and cocktails out by the water on their deck while you wait. I've tried almost everything and never had a bad meal! Definitely recommend the specials (seafood corn chowder is to die for)! service is also so amazing and the staff is so attentive and sweet. food also comes out so quick! and the drinks are fabulous. can't say enough good things! read more

Hatteras Sol Waterside Grill - Cobia Special - New American Near Me - Hatteras, North Carolina

This is our favorite seafood restaurant in OBX. The price may be high for some, but if that's not a deterrence for you definitely give them a try if you look seafood. read more

The views at sunset are amazing. The server was very helpful and friendly. The food was also very good- we had spiced shrimp, seafood chowder and the goat cheese salad. Delicious! read more

The food is soooo good. The people are nice. it is kinda expensive. Nothing stood out to me.

Holy crap, sometimes you get blindsided with a trifecta! Awesome service! Awesome meal! Awesome location/atmosphere! We got there at opening, 5 pm - already 30-40 in line! This actually a good sign! The doors opened and we were herded in. Our server was awesome, probably the best experience we had during our week stay on the island. As far as the meal, it was a 10 star. Just totally delish! Local brewery craft beer on tap. Starting with the Crab Dip and Calamari - both to die for, excellent flavor! I wanted to order wings,, the next table over ordered a plate and they looked fabulous. I was also jonesing for the She Crab Soup that kept coming out to tables around me, but I needed to save money for the main course :-) My meal was the Seabood Alfredo. My wife had the Tournedos of Beef & Shrimp Diavolo. My daughter had the Shrimp Carbonara. Mine was absolutely perfect! Shrimp and Scallops cooked perfectly. My wife's filet was tender, melt in your mouth awesomeness. Our only gripe, if that is what you call it was my daughter Shrimp Carbonara was more like Pea Carbonara - just a ton of peas, she picked out about a bowl full and then devoured the rest. LoL. Overall, just a great night out in my favorite destination!!!! read more

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Only compliments to write about our recent dinner out with family. First piece of advice is arrive early. Hatteras Sol is popular and the line forms early. It's location is on the water and provides a perfect place to watch the sunset. Second piece of advice, come hungry and thirsty. If you find yourself needing to wait for a table, both the inside and outside bars provide an extensive list of cocktails, wines and beer. Dinner provides many tasty dishes - seafood, steak, salads, and chicken. Third piece of advice, check out the specials. These are usually inventive, popular and tasty. Service is fast and attentive. We found the pacing of our dinner pleasant and we were not rushed. Great all around experience. read more

This restaurant is amazing in every way that counts and is worth the wait, which you should expect, as this is a very popular spot--and for good reason. The food was absolutely delicious. There are both seafood and meat items on the menu, which has an Italian bent (with lots of pasta options for entrees). In addition to their regular menu there is a specials menu, with seasonal offerings. My fiancé and I both ordered seafood (the fried shrimp platter and the grilled swordfish entree, which was one of the specials), and the first thing that came to both our minds was that this is how great seafood should be served--fresh, in large portions, and accompanied by delicious sides. I'd highly recommend both entrees but especially the fried shrimp, which was to die for. I would also highly recommend their corn seafood chowder (one of the specials), which was densely packed with seafood--exactly how it should be. Although we did not try the steak, a table near us did and it looked amazing. If we're ever in the area this is what I will order. As far as drinks go, I would especially recommend one of their drinks specials, the star-spangled smash, which is very refreshing and not too sweet. Another major asset of this place is the view of the Sound, with most tables arranged near the large windows, so you're almost assured a great view. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. The service was quick and friendly (though our waiter did seem stretched quite thin, as nearly all of the tables filled up all at once as soon as the restaurant opened for dinner at 5 pm). Despite that, our food was ready in almost no time--we were very pleasantly surprised in this regard. The ambiance is casual but nice, and lively without feeling overcrowded, even when the restaurant was, in fact, full. If you are planning to have an early dinner keep in mind that a line begins to form outside even before they open, so be prepared to come early and then wait some. read more

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In my opinion Hatteras Sol is the best restaurant on Hatteras Island. The food is always top notch, they have excellent specials and specialty drinks every night The location cannot be beat for sunsets. The outdoor bar is very nice and they have great live music a couple nights a week. It is well worth the visit regardless of where you are staying on Hatteras Island. read more

Started with a cup of seafood chowder. It was FANTASTIC! Just the right amount of zing. Plenty of seafood and such in a lovely cream sauce. Entree was a parmesan crusted drum with spinach cream sauce. Best seafood plate I've had in a while. Very well presented. Nice serving size. Very pleased. Server was excellent. So glad we chose this restaurant. read more

Hatteras Sol Waterside Grill - Parmesan crusted drum with spinach cream sauce - New American Near Me - Hatteras, North Carolina

So honestly, we didn't end up eating here. I cannot attest to the taste of the food. I can tell you the prices were crazy high and the portions I saw did not match the price tag. We were 3rd in line with a 45 minute wait. We walked along the docks and then headed to their back deck. The back deck is *tiny* and they send everyone out there. The live music was nice, but there were a lot of people and kids in a small space. And then the deal breaker - smoking is allowed on the deck. We were stuck between two people smoking in a relatively small space. Yes it's outside, but you're still right there with the cigarette. My husband has asthma, I have lung issues, and my toddler has asthma. Plus, I would never expose a child to secondhand smoke. So we left. Every time I checked out wait time, it was longer. It went from us being next in line with 18 minutes to us being next in line with 45 minutes again. Crazy. The staff were nice. The place seemed clean. At the end of the day, I wouldn't describe this as "family friendly". Definitely not a place for people with young children, especially if you don't want them breathing cigarette smoke in. read more