Good service ambiance was all fantastic! Ribeyes were tender cooked to Our liking and seasoned perfectly . Drinks very good. We were impressed. read more

Our Air BnB host recommended this restaurant for dinner. It did not disappoint! I had the salmon and my husband had the ribeye. The food came out hot and timely. Our server, Rob, was fantastic - he stopped by our table several times to ask if we needed anything. The restaurant has great decor and ambience. A little pricey, but worth every penny. The food is amazing! read more

We chose JK's for a dressier dinner one night of our trip to OBX. It was a little pricier but totally worth it! The steaks were absolutely amazing! read more

Great food. We shared the lobster bites and bone marrow he had a great steak. I had the seafood chowder that was delicious, and a salad with shrimp. The service was great. The restaurant had intimate seating, We'll go again! read more

JK's Restaurant - Steakhouses Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Every time we hit OBX!!! Have to come here. The smell of the mesquite wood cooker is wonderful! We were greeted warmly by the gentleman at the entrance! I want that job... We were seated quickly (5 on the nose was our arrival time) Shana got down to business with waters, drinks and bread. Got the JKs special. Grilled shrimp (5) and slices of filet (med/rare) and a 5 oz filet! Both were cooked perfectly! We got the lobster bites as an appy. Goodness flavored lobster hunks! The warm bread is just out of this world! Give me that & the mashed potatoes and call it a night! But wait! The profiteroles with ice cream are a must try! Shana was wonderful. Careful checking in. Thanks to all! Highly recommend! read more

Arrived at 5:20 and it was already a 35 minute wait so I instead went to the bar friendly enough service very loud very busy very quickly so I just had a couple appetizers and a drink. I don't think the calamari $16 or $18, was not fresh I think it was fresh Frozen. No flavor what so ever. The seafood bisque $10, was delicious. Season Mixed well with the seafood. Fresh and creamy. Plus one drink. Too $$$ for my blood..really wanted to try their steak b/c reviews said one of the best in OBX...but... Extensive wine list and liquor. Maybe next time just a steak...place was packed as I was leaving standing room only!!! Cost 48.00 read more

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Diined here again last weekend and can't give them enough stars. Food is always outstanding. They age their steaks in house and cook over mesquite grill - flavor can't get any better. Sides were just as delicious. All their desserts are fantastic but if you've never had the Profiteroles you need to start there (pastry type biscuit sandwiching vanilla ice cream covered in chocolate sauce). Interior is very interesting. Staff is outstanding read more

The food was delightful, and I truly appreciated the good service and the lovely ambiance that made the experience even more special. read more

JK's Restaurant - Chicken piccata. - Steakhouses Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Food is always on point and delicious Service is top shelf Ambiance is great with a good vibe read more

This restaurant is wonderful! Not only did we have excellent service, the two hosts, and our server were very friendly. Our server was kind and knowledgeable about the menu and gave suggestions. She was quick to bring out bread, drinks, refills, you name it. Every one of our meals were amazing. We recommend their steaks, ribs, chicken, it was all worth it. If you are looking for a splurge of a restaurant with good food and drinks, this is your spot. read more

Hadn't been there in many years. We went with another couple. Two of us ordered same thing, one medium rare and one medium. Halfway through the feed, we realized we'd received the other's. Mistakes happen, but waitress should have confirmed who had what when she brought it. Steaks were delicious, sides average and atmosphere very nice. Only real complaint is the value. $68 for the steak and then $2 added on for everyone's baked potato seemed way overpriced. read more

Wow! What a meal . Top notch from start to finish: my steak was cooked to perfection. Such great flavor on everything we had. Five stars! read more

JK's Restaurant - Filet w asparagus and mashed. - Steakhouses Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

We come here daily for breakfast and it does not disappoint. The food is always good, all of the waitresses are so friendly. They sometimes have large groups, but the staff do all they can to fit anyone coming in to a table or booth. They have been short on staff a few times, but you just see them hustling a bit more to provide the same service. Missy, Sharon, Jessica, Deanna, Amanda and Jeanna are an awesome team. Not to mention the back of the house team with the good food. We will continue coming. read more

I discovered JK's some years ago and it is one of the best restaurants in North Carolina. They offer the best cuts of beef you will find anywhere and cook it to perfection. The side dishes are very good as are the desserts. I admit I cannot offer any guidance on non-beef entrees because I always get beef but I would think they are on par. The staff has always been respectful and friendly. No reservations so go early since they always fill up quick. read more

Absolutely amazing from start to finish--the food, the service, and the atmosphere were all top-notch. I had the lamb, and it was cooked to absolute perfection--truly the best I've ever had, and I've tried lamb at many top restaurants! My husband ordered the 16oz ribeye, Pittsburgh style, and it was equally outstanding--perfectly cooked and incredible flavor. Mark, our server, was fantastic--attentive, knowledgeable, and great personality. Don't miss the quail appetizer--it's a must-try. We'll definitely be back! read more

JK's Restaurant - Lamb with mashed potatoes - Steakhouses Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

This place is a slightly upscale local hangout steakhouse. For drinks I had the lavender 75 which is just a French75. Tasty drink. We started with the Carolina egg roll and it was very good but had way much collar greens than protein. We had the cowboy steak and it was delicious. The steak came with mashed potatoes and broccolini. The fresh made bread was great. The owner and manager were both very visual and great with mingling with the guests. read more

JK's Restaurant - Cowboy steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

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Great atmosphere & superb Customer service start to finish! One of the Best Ribye's I have had! Definitely stop here! read more

We had an amazing experience. Service was impeccable! Food is excellent! Pricey but worth it!

Sadly, this truly feels like the end of an era for us. For well over 10 years, JK's has been an amazing place -- somewhere we would plan day trips around a couple of times a year and look for any excuse to visit even more often. There are so many sentimental memories tied to JK's, and those are what we'll choose to reflect on rather than the disappointment and letdown we recently experienced. Unfortunately, that disappointment was significant enough that I don't see us returning. Our anniversary is on New Year's Eve, and unless you're local with a reservation, you're simply not getting in -- or if you do, you should expect an hours-long wait. Last year, we gladly waited, and it was absolutely worth it. When we visited in May, we specifically asked about when NYE reservations would open and were told September 1st. During an early November visit, we were then told December 1st. On December 1st, we began calling and messaging. We were assured there was plenty of availability but were instructed to call back the Friday after Christmas. We did -- left a message -- and then received a voicemail Monday afternoon stating there were no more reservations available. It's incredibly disappointing and honestly feels like we were led on and sent on a rat race for nothing. Just be straightforward. Don't lead people on. We've always spoken highly of JK's and shared it with others -- even encouraging folks from our car community to visit, where they happily spent hundreds of dollars on a dinner. But I have to say, after all these years, something felt off during our November visit. It was the first time I've experienced dry chicken and a noticeable dip in quality compared to what we'd come to expect. Now, being left to scramble for anniversary plans just two days beforehand is frustrating. That said, I trust there's a reason for everything and that our anniversary will work out exactly as it's meant to -- but there's no denying that JK's truly let us down. read more

I ordered the 16 oz ribeye. Med rare Pittsburgh. Perfectly cooked. Mashed potatoes and collards. One of the best collards I've had. Mark our server was right on point with his recommendations of wine and other dishes in the party. Very warm feel to the place. I will definitely be back for the ribeye. read more

Seafood bisque was amazing and jk's special can't be beat. The filet medallions were fork tender. Just a really great meal! read more

3.5 would be more accurate. We had three dishes and a dessert, 2/3 were just okay and dessert was also just okay. The ribs appetizer were a little tough but flavor was good. The JKs special was overpriced and underflavored. It's not medallions as one would typically see with that description, but just two slices of filet. The only really good thing was the lamb which had great portions and flavor. The dessert could have been better if the profiteroles were warmed up, they were hard to eat with the ice cream. read more

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Try the center cut Pork Chop. The best pork chop you will ever eat! Wife and I had our 25th Wedding Anniversary dinner here and it was the best choice we could have made. Thank you. read more

Absolutely delicious. Phone did not eat first due to the food being so good. The servers were extremely inviting and kind. Art fills the walls and gives a western vibe. read more

JK's Restaurant - Seabass - Steakhouses Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

An upscale restaurant where the locals go. This very popular steakhouse gets jammed packed with multi hours wait times quickly. There's a reason, it's good. We got there at 6 on a Saturday evening and had a 1.5 hour wait. So we headed to the bar for two of the best made Old Fashions we have had. As promised, 1.5 hours later our table was ready. At this point they were turning away customers saying it would be close to 3 hours and the kitchen would be closing. The restaurant is small, but the tables are well spaced. I was surprised at how well i could hear my dinner companion. In spite of crowds the noise level was not bad. I can tell how much I will like my meal by the bread they serve. They served the best French bread baguette with whipped butter. Our steaks were perfectly cooked at MR, our veggies were not just an addition, they were made with love and just the right seasoning. Customer service from the raspy voiced man acting as maitre d (JK perhaps?) to our server was friendly. Maybe too friendly, we were made to wait for our check while the waitress enjoyed a glass of wine and some small talk with the folks at the table behind us. We loved the experience and will visit again. read more

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Had 12 people at 5 pm when they opened. Told a two hour wait and if I asked about any other option he would add an hour to the wait. Customer service at its best??? read more

The service was excellent. The food was impeccable. I recommend the chicken and ribs. Get there early the place stays busy.

Always the best steak on the Outer Banks! The service is wonderful, and the owner of JOHN is always there to help with any questions or needs you may have. read more

The service was excellent and ambiance made you feel like you were in Yellowstone. The dishes were flavorful and hearty. The chicken was a little undercooked, the green beans were made to perfection and the rice was mouthwatering delicious. The ribs are dry style and bold in flavor. If you're expecting, fall off the bone this is not the place for you. High quality food with higher prices but would return for the quality and service. read more

JK's Restaurant - Ribs - Steakhouses Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

My coworkers and I came to JK's Restaurant during a company retreat. From start to finish, our experience at JK's was memorable. Our server was very attentive and it was a pleasure meeting the owner, who came to our table to check on us. We highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for a relaxing ambiance and a good culinary experience. read more

JK's Restaurant - Steakhouses Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

This place is amazing. Great service and great food. We were just enjoying ourselves and everyone that works there is incredibly nice. This is a great steakhouse so expect steakhouse prices. It is not cheap and for the food it shouldn't be. Great environment and service and food My wife ordered the Caesar salad and seafood bisque. The salad has a lot of flavor and the seafood bisque was wonderful and chunky goodness. The ribeye was a perfect mid rare and the mashed potatoes were whipped with chunks of potato skin in it it was great. The only low point was whatever treatment was done to the green beans. They seem to take away from the plate. Something was not right but that's ok. Not worth singing the place over. We did have to ask for salt and pepper for the steak which is better than wishing they would've left it off. The cobbler was gone faster than they brought it. Delicious and very flavorful and a good sized serving This is a date night kind of place. Steak house. read more

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Excellent steaks and mashed potatoes. The profiteroles were wonderful as well. Service was excellent. read more

JK's Restaurant - Profiteroles - Steakhouses Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

We had such a great experience at JK's. This was the perfect date night spot in the Outer Banks. We felt like we really got our money's worth and the food was very delicious. I tried the JK's special. The filet mignon was cooked perfectly and the grilled shrimp were very flavorful. We also got clam chowder to start. It was creamy and actually had clams! (I've ordered clam chowder at other restaurants and swear the soup didn't even have clams). My boyfriend also really enjoyed his meal. It was a special fish meal, so it's not on the typical menu. But it came with a crab salad on top, which was a nice touch. I was so stuffed by the end of dinner, but we had to try a dessert. The creme brûlée was also very good. I'd highly recommend this place if you're looking for some good quality food at the beach. Over the years, we've had bad experiences at obx restaurants. Overcharging and selling mostly fried options. This was a nice (sort of hidden) place to find. And if you're like me, looking for a nice spot to get away from large crowds, disruptive kids, and just annoying touristy type people - this is your place. read more

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Food was very good BUT you should expect it at the price. The oyster spinach salad was great. Problem is the prices!! Charging $78 for a steak is crazy. The Angus Barn in Raleigh is not that expensive plus you get a choice of salad and potatoes with the meal. Also condiments when you sit down. Plus they take reservations. They wisely don't show the prices on any of their internet menus that I found so as not to turn off potential customers. Ambiance--it was loud. Also the table area where we were sitting had a musty wet kinda odor. Service--the waiter was very good. read more

Had a great evening seated at the bar. Great service, tasty food, well-made libations. Do yourself a favor when in OBX and check them out!

Let me start with price. JK's is not for the pocket book timid tourist. Its prices rival high price steak houses in major cities, yet in a very limited tourist area. With that said, the quality was better than good, however not great; not for the prices. Service was excellent, you could tell there was a local, friendly repeat customer feel. Several customers were greeted as friends or regular customers, which speaks to their longevity in a seasonal market. The menu changes, according to our server based on availability and price. He noted supply chain issues, in November 2023, when I questioned the absence of a NY Strip, which is my go to steak. I had a filet which was solid. My daughter had a chicken selection which she enjoyed and my wife was disappointed with her $78 ribeye. The sides were very southern and limited. While I know this review has a negative slant, mainly due to high cost, that is relative to your wallet. As I often say in my reviews, look at the totality of the reviews, not a single opinion. I didn't walk away dissatisfied, just with personal views on price and selection. read more

We are very picky about eating steak out. However this was fabulous! Also had duck pasta that was divine. The quail salad was exquisite. Overall great experience. read more

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The food was outstanding. Fresh Bread, delicious soup and salads and the steak couldn't have been any better. The service was great and it is a nice classy restaurant. read more

All I can say is wow at this dining experience. My boyfriend and I are visiting for the weekend and ate at the bar last night. We haven't had food as impressive as JK's in awhile. They open at 5, so we arrived at 5, as they don't take reservations. We waited in line for about 10 minutes, and got seated right away. We did choose the bar in hopes of getting seated quicker. However, we probably would have gotten seated within a few minutes if we didn't. I do recommend getting there when they open, I promise you it's worth it whether you wait or not. The bar was pretty busy, but incredible and attentive service by both bartenders! I really enjoyed the atmosphere & decor. They provided waters as soon as we sat, and then I opted for a glass of Argentinian Malbec. A few moments later in comes one of the freshest, most delicious loaves of bread we have ever had. This was warm, delicious and served with a side of butter that was magical. JK's has a extensive menu, with so many incredible options! We decided to start with the braised short ribs. These aren't on the menu online, as I just checked, but they were in the restaurant. The first bite, let me tell you, I think I was overwhelmed at how mouth watering this was. We devoured it and I considering another. We then ordered the wedge salad. This is a special wedge as it's served with prosciutto - YUM. Yet again, one of the best wedges we've ever had. For our entrees, my boyfriend ordered the NY Strip Sanchez, covered in a delicious chimichurri sauce. This was phenomenal. Served with succotash and baby bliss red mashed potatoes, the impressiveness just continues. I went for the JK's Special - grilled and sliced filet mignon medallions, cooked perfectly and served with a Mediterranean marinated mesquite grilled shrimp skewer. Also served with succotash and baby bliss mashed potatoes. Everything was mouth watering. I highly recommend JK's if you're visiting the OBX, or even if you live here & haven't yet. I can't wait to go back. read more

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Our first time at JK's and we were not disappointed. Our waiter Kim was awesome. She greeted us promptly and maintained a comfortable pace of service. The bartender gets extra points for making an awesome Dirty Martini. I am picky with martinis for many aren't made cold enough and this one(2) was perfect, and Kim accompanied them with blue cheese stuffed olives! I had the petite filet with mashed potatoes and succotash and my husband had a burger, after all it was burger night! Both were awesome! The steak was cooked to perfection and tender. We finished with dessert and I couldn't resist an Expresso Martini! Perfect Anniversary Dinner!!! read more

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