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    Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - KDH

    4.3 (481 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers, Beer Bar, American
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Celeste G.

    The staff is awesome. The burgers a great. Been there twice since we moved here. My husband has been there more than me now. First time I had the shocker. If you're not for spice don't eat it. By far my favorite burger. The second time I had the when in Rome burger and it was great. I want to try the two combined the place reminds me of those old biker bars in California makes me feel home. They have a great selection of beers. I'm a cider, seltzer girl if it's not a mixed drink so I found my place here

    Jacked up fries
    Jessica L.

    We happened to pop in with a group of 6 (we all mostly agreed!), and I'm glad we did!! I had the jacked up fries (DELICIOUS!) and parts of the Frank n Brady sandwich, and I highly recommend both. The service was beyond excellent. This place actually has customer service, which is rare these days and rare during tourist season down here. Good food, good service, good ambiance. We may be back for karaoke tonight.

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    Colleen M.

    We came here so that someone could have the Franky Baby again. They enjoyed it so much last year they considered it a necessary part of the beach this year. I had the Ron Swanson & it was even better than I expected. The fries were great too. The atmosphere is unbeatable, especially with the decor inside. The staff were all friendly and helpful. This might become a regular stop when we are here. We did not try the fried Oreos so that's just another reason to return. Not sure when they have live music but the duo they had last night was both talented and amusing. It was a great time all around.

    Greg Brady
    Amber G.

    Cowboy 7/10 only because there was not a lot of BBQ on it Cobra Kai 10/10 that was a bomb azz burger Elvis 8/10 good but not as good as the Cobra Kai Greg Brady 7/10 just not the best flavor They have a huge beer selection but don't have very many wines. No CHARDONNAY NO LETUCE NO TOMATO We definitely would be back * service was excellent but who ever brought our food just kind of sat it all down and walked away. Everything was mixed up and we didn't have what we ordered in front of us.* That's the only thing I would change. Greeted amazing! Our waiter was amazing!

    Grilled cheese
    Marie P.

    90% bar, 10% restaurant- at least after hours. We visited this spot at 10pm out of desperation when almost everything else had stopped serving food. College students were the bulk of the crowd here, and the frat formal weekend probably made this even more so the case than usual. I got grilled cheese and a pickle. It was super basic and super cheap- totally worked. Late night orders happened at the bar and they were quick to bring out food. My wife was able to get a burger that she enjoyed. We weren't able to stay for very long because there was some of the worst karaoke performances I've ever heard in my life happening. Really pushing the boundaries of "karaoke is for everyone." I mean- so confidently bad and SO loud, song after song. I ate as fast as I could and got out of there. I appreciate that they had food available and it might be better during the day.

    Jordan J.

    Small little burger joint with indoor and outdoor seating. Food was amazing!! Servers were attentive and they get people in and out to free up seating.

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    Jeannine H.

    Jack Brown's never disappoints! I'm pulling up there was people everywhere the place was packed people standing outside look like it'd be like a two hour wait we gave her a name. They said probably 45 minutes so we ran around the corner for a minute and we got a text that our table is ready in 10 minutes . We were pleasantly surprised! Got back and got seated right away. Our waitress was right there seeing if we wanted water and drinks we were pleasantly surprised to see that they have added canned drinks such as high noons and seltzer since the last time we were there. We put an order in of the fried pickles, which were absolutely delicious. We all got our burgers cooked to perfection and we left happy people. The only struggle of the whole night is parking. There are not a lot of places to park and if you drive a big truck like I do, you have even less options, but we made it work. Go see Jack and have a burger !

    Greg Brady burger- one of the best burgers I've ever had!
    Mel L.

    Got dinner here. They had live music and options for seating in the back, inside, and the front patio (which allows dogs). We sat in the back with the music. Self seating and kind of self serve. We looked at the menu on their website and then went up to the outdoor bars to order food and drinks. We all ordered the Greg Brady burger and everyone but me ordered fries. Everything that was fried here is cooked in peanut oil which is stated on their paper menus by the outdoor bar. The burgers took a while to come out but they were worth the wait.

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    Cindy D.

    It's a dive. There were bras hanging from a round rack at the end of the bar. There was an old washer sitting out front. Kinda a mix of memorabilia and junk. (Still clean, though.) But the burgers are amazing. Ended up eating here twice. Loved the Cowboy burger. Thought I would love the Ron Swanson burger, and it was good... but I liked the cowboy one better. Thd first time we came to eat, the hostess was a little rude. It was a holiday and they were busy. She didn't want to put us on the wait list. We were ok waiting and i insisted when I spoke to the other guy working the front. Ended up only having to wait 15 minutes. The next night, it wasn't busy at all and we were seated immediately. (Parking is limited and I did have to circle a couple of times to find a spot when they were busy.)

    No Ragrets....
    Denny V.

    This is a gem... The burgers and fries are delicious, they have a full bar... why would anyone go to a chain burger joint when u can come here...?

    Cowboy burger and fries
    Amanda H.

    I recently stopped in while visiting the OBX it was late and we were hungry. We stopped in probably around 930 on a Fri night. The place was popping to say the least. They were having karaoke and the volume was insane. You order at the bar and I thought I was gonna have to crawl across the bar to hear the bartender. That being said the bartender was super friendly and got our order correct. We s@at back where there were actual tables. The food came out very quick for it being later at night. I ordered the cowboy burger. The patty was more of a smash burger but the flavor was definitely there. I'm not sure what the BBQ sauce was on the burger but it complimented the bacon very well. The food was great, however the sheer volume on the speakers made it impossible to hear the person across from me.

    Jack Browns

    Rating: (3.5 out of 5 stars) We wrap up our last day here in OBX after spending a couple of wonderful weeks. This place has always held a special spot in our hearts, and we come here all the time. Today was particularly surprising as we visited Jack Browns our usual restaurant. It was noticeably cleaner than usual, which was a pleasant surprise. The staff were very nice. Although the burgers were just okay - nothing to rave about - the overall experience was still delightful. As we prepare to leave, I find myself already missing OBX and the good fortune we've had here. This place offers such a unique and great experience, and we plan on always coming back. Take care, and looking forward to our next visit!

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    As usual the foid was great and the server turned me on to a new menu item which i really enjoyed. Very consistent food which I appreciate

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    Thank you, Cheryl! We’re glad the whole family had a good time!!!

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    Large variety of beer available. Hamburgers and sweet potato fries were awesome. Not overwhelming portions, just right.

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    Great food!!! Service is spot on and a nice selection of odd burgers. Tasty beyond belief , highly recommend the tots.

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    Ask the Community - Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - KDH

    Do they serve veggie burgers?

    Yes we do!

    Is this place Kid Friendly?

    Yes. Although alcohol is served here it's ok to bring kids.

    Is there any relation to the Jack Browns in Roanoke, VA?

    Yes! There are locations in Roanoke, Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, Richmond, Norfolk, Greenville NC, Kill Devil Hills, Chattanooga TN, and Birmingham AL. Same concept, different beer selections. And the OBX location has an amazing backyard with… Read more

    Will they cook burgers to well done?

    We can cook your burger well done if desired.

    Is this dog friendly?

    I believe it is on their outdoor patio area but I'm not 100%

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