The Jolly Roger Restaurant and Bar

The sign pulled us in, parking is tight due to amount of patrons- LOL. We were first-timers so new…read moreto the ordering process, but once inside we were filled in. You grab one tray per group, grab beverages and order your actual entrée at the end of counter. You can hit a QR Code while in-line to view menu or look at giant board along the counter. So many choices and only so much even I can eat. The line outside is misleading as it moves fast, once you order you grab a table. There never seemed to not be a table available so no worries and no need to send someone in to hold. Helpful Hint - Use the restroom when passing in-line as getting back to it requires going back past hungry customers waiting to order. Super friendly Staff and the Owner (Wife) is on the cash register. Super nice and very pleasant. Good Prices, Great Food, Great Service & for sure some of the best pancakes that I have had !!!

The ordering experience is kind of unique. You walk in, grab a tray, your first drink, and then…read moreorder and pay in the line. Then you go find a place to sit, and the wait staff will bring you your food and refills. Whoever the lady was that greeted us and checked us out was SO nice, friendly, and funny. French toast was delicious. Besides timing it right cause they get BUSY! The only "complaint" is the hash browns/home fries were a little weird/different. They didn't taste bad but I also didn't love them. Overall: great experience!

Pancakes with blueberry and pecan crunch inside

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Front Porch Cafe

4.5(224 reviews)

0.6 mi

This is for the location in Southern Shores that used to be the McDonald. And surprisingly, it was…read morethe drive-through! I had Been in one other time and sat inside and was impressed by the product and the service. This time I was literally turning around in the parking lot and decided to grab a coffee and see if they had a chocolate croissant. I didn't expect to be cheerfully asked if I wanted the pastry warmed up and anything specific about the coffee... The young lady was such a brand ambassador for your store. And of course, the croissant was perfect, as was the cold brew coffee. Thank you so much.

Decided to skip Starbucks and give a local spot a chance…read more Really don't understand the good reviews. My husband went in for a drip coffee. We don't usually tip for a single drip coffee, but he was feeling generous. Right after the transaction was completed, the girl behind the counter handed him a cup and pointed to a self-serve coffee area. We tipped so she could charge us, take our money, and then we could serve ourselves. To make matters worse, he said the coffee was terrible. ‍

A delicious salty beach latte.

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Beachside Bistro

3.8(88 reviews)

0.2 mi

we come down to nags head all the time but never knew of this place. it's a hidden gem next to the…read morehotel but 100% worth it. conch fritters, jerk chicken, & vegetarian pasta was amazing!!! highly recommend

Ate breakfast here twice on our vacation. Overall we liked…read moreit. Staff were nice. And I liked it being right next to the beach. I had the pancakes the first time - not terrible but definitely not the best I've had. Second time I got the French toast and enjoy that much more! My boyfriend got a BEC sandwich the 1st visit and said it was delicious. Only downside was we ate outside both times and unfortunately the flies were crazy! I know we could've ate inside but I wish they had some measures in place so we could enjoy the patio without being surrounded by flies.

A view of the entire place.

Outer banks seafood platter

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Outdoor seating with the cutest umbrellas and lights. Love eating by the beach!

The SaltBox Cafe

4.7(461 reviews)

2.0 mi

A true gem of KDH. This restaurant is located in Collington just off the beaten path a little. It…read moreis a small but very relaxed setting. We sat outside inside of a screened in porch. The screened in porch sits out over the creek and we saw a couple of beautiful white Herons sitting in a tree. I ordered a delicious bbq pork ribs with sweet potato fries and asparagus. My family ordered the shrimp and grits which also looked good. For dessert I ordered a cannoli cake and maple walnut cake. Outstanding service and a great meal. Looking forward to returning soon.

Fantastic restaurant! We ate at Salt Box three times during a 10 day visit to OBX with each visit…read morebeing exceptional. The apps and entree's are delicious, the staff is warm and professional (particular shout-out to Brandi!), and the ambiance is very inviting and comfortable. Typically need reservations for tables but we walked in and sat at the bar each night where we always had a good conversation with folks who were enjoying themselves as much as we were. And do not forget to save room for one of their home made cream pies!

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Restaurant patrons

Ten O Six

4.4(413 reviews)

2.2 mi

Been coming here for years and always enjoyed the food, but the Peruvian pop-up menu was a…read morefantastic surprise. The Jalea (fried seafood platter) was outstanding -- crispy, fresh, and packed with flavor. The flaky white fish was especially good. We also tried the papa rellena, tamales, empanadas (beef was my favorite), and Old Bay fries. Everything was delicious. The staff was incredibly friendly, service was excellent, and the casual outdoor seating made for a great experience. Highly recommend checking out the Peruvian menu while it's available -- you really an't go wrong here.

Best place in the area. My family was getting disappointed…read morewith the food around. We decided to try this place out. We only ordered off the Peruvian menu. It was so good; we almost cried. It was the best food we had all week. The owners were very kind and very helpful. They were very excited to have someone order off the Peruvian menu. We are so happy to have found this place. We came back in the morning to try the breakfast menu and it was really good too. We'll be coming back to eat here; when we come back to this area. Definitely recommend eating here!

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Beachside Bites

4.8(26 reviews)

2.1 mi

Amazing food, friendly staff, just an overall good experience great if you fast bite to eatread more

Sad to say, this was one of the worst cheese steaks subs I have ever had. It had zero flavor, no…read morelettuce or tomato, red onion was cooked with the meat (as opposed to yellow or white), and the meat itself added zero flavor to the sub. The best part of the sub was the roll, and it was just a standard sub roll. Luckily, the French fries were pretty good so I was able to eat part of my meal. Take it from someone who has worked in the food industry himself, you cannot just slap some meat, cheese, and onions on a roll and call it a cheese stake sub. The combination of ingredients only works if all them play their individual parts. The meat needs to have some char on it to bring out its flavor. The onions have to be caramelized so as to pop with sweetness whenever one is bitten into. The cheese needs accent the meat and onion, not mask it. There are supposed to be multiple layers in a submarine sandwich, not just one bland flavor. I would not recommend this place at all. You are better off going to Subway, at least it will not cost you almost twenty dollars for a flavorless sub.

Cheesesteak with side of Rosemary fries

Buffalo Chicken Wrap with side of Rosemary fries

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Biscuits N' Porn

4.3(326 reviews)

3.3 mi

Big greasy yummy biscuits and fast! Great go to spot for a fast breakfast after beach fun!!read more

Service was delightful, we came yesterday around 11:45 am but they sold out all their biscuits…read morealready.one of the servers remembered us and she was so sweet saying hi! This was one of the best service we have ever gotten here in the Outerbanks. Most is lukewarm but over here folks are greeting you from the very first step you go in. The guy who is ringing everyone up was very nice as well. Now let's talk about the biscuits. Biscuits so famous they start coming in hot at 5:30 am. Biscuits so famous that there's always a guaranteed line! Biscuits so famous they have a rather fascinating name accompanying it. It was great especially for breakfast we came back at 7:00 am determined to get some of those biscuits goodness and we got it piping hot and delicious. Prices are affordable and great selection. I love places like this unassuming but delightful! So whenever you are in the Outerbanks. Give them a try! Friendly service and good affordable food!

Great grew terror you in and out fast. Tip them for the bell to ring for thanks!

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Fresh fried chicken!!!

The Kill Devil Grill

4.7(1.6k reviews)

3.1 mi

Wow. I really slept on this place over the years. I have wanted to come here for quite awhile, but…read morenever have done so when visiting OBX. This year, I put that sleeping to an end. I woke up...and had a delicious time! The reviews here tell you how great this place is, and well...believe them! I thought for sure it would be over-hyped and not live up to what people write and say, but I will admit to being wrong. First, our server, Krickett, was agreed upon (by my partner and I) to be the best server we have ever had. She was friendly, outgoing, had good recommendations, and an all-around joy. Second, the food! Wow! My partner had a salad...simple enough, right? But no, she was amazed by it. And she is a vegetarian, so she has had a lot of salads over the years. This one blew her away. I had the grilled chicken sandwich. Was it life-changing? No. But it was way better than what a grilled chicken sandwich normally is. It was tender, juicy, with just the right seasoning. I would be a criminal if I didn't mention the bruschetta...get it with the burrata...it is worth it! The crispy bread with balsamic drizzle is good enough with the diced tomato mix, but the cheese gives it a new level. And, I hope you saved room for dessert, because the key lime pie was a mouth explosion.

We were staying in Corolla and decided to venture out for a late lunch and I'm so glad we did. The…read moreKill Devil Grill was a highlight of our trip. The restaurant has two distinct dining areas: the front section is first-come first-served bar seating that offers the full menu. The back section, which would be ideal for families, holds about 30 tables, mostly booths, with the hostess stand. We chose to sit at the bar and had a great experience. We started with bruschetta topped with burrata cheese. I ordered the angel hair pasta in a white garlic butter, cream sauce with marinated chicken and grilled vegetables. My husband ordered the special hamburger with Swiss cheese bacon, spinach and mayo with a side of fries. We ended with slices of the key lime pie that didn't disappoint! The food, service, staff and environment were exceptional! We overheard the Server mention that veterans receive complementary meals on Veterans Day, which speaks volumes about how this restaurant supports those who have served. If you are in the Outer Banks- whether you're staying in Kill Devil Hills or nearby- this restaurant is worth the drive and all the hype!

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Big Kahuna Burger. My wife added the CFO (crispy fried onions to hers and it was great).

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Art’s Place

4.3(654 reviews)

3.9 mi

After 5 years, I'm 100% biased, but in my opinion this is a must eat in OBX. Great breakfast. Chill…read morevibes. Close to the beach. There is no other way to start your day. Pro Tip: Timing is key here. Come early or be prepared to wait.

What a delightful and quirky place! We wanted a new brunch place to try out, and we ended up here…read more The buildings are so colorful and has a very chill, yet fun atmosphere. When we arrived on a Saturday morning in mid September, they estimated an hour wait. It ended up being 30 min since we said we'd take whatever is first available. They have seating in the back with shade while you wait for the buzzer. They ended up seating us in front of the restaurant outdoors on high tops. We didn't mind, but we definitely shuffled chairs to find a comfy high top since they vary. It was a windy morning, so it was hard to keep things from flying away! We ordered the South of the border omelette and western omelette, both with home fries. They both were so flavorful! The home fries had onions, bell peppers, and some seasoning. It was great! We also ordered half an order of French toast, but felt indifferent. The service was great and quick! We will return in future trips.

Scrambled eggs, sausage, hashbrowns and biscuit.

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Front door front porch view from arts place

Outer Bean Cafe - Kitty Hawk

4.5(269 reviews)

1.9 mi

Coffee Shop No. 410 Outer Bean…read moreKitty Hawk, NC September 5, 2024 If there is one thing I have learned over the last two in and a half years it's that a genuine smile and a warm greeting goes a really long way. It can transform an ordinary drink into something special. It makes the magic of coffee last throughout the entire day. I was immediately welcomed when I walked into the Outer Bean. Initially, I was bummed because cortados were not on the menu. I asked the barista if she would try to make one. She said sure. I gave her general directions and she walked to the espresso machine. A couple of minutes later she handed me a cup with two shots of espresso and a stainless steel pitcher with steamed milk. The barista said, "Why don't you add the milk in so you get it just the way you want." I thought this was a thoughtful gesture. I thanked her and made my cortado. We chatted a bit. It turned out she is Thai and my husband is Thai; and I love to talk about Thailand. I took a few pictures. We exchanged goodbyes and I exited the cafe with a genuine smile and a very positive impression of the Outer Bean. Smiles are free and they can elevate and/or improve any situation. Plus, folks always look better when they smile. I hope you make this world a better place by sharing your smile with someone today. Thank you to the barista at Outer Bean who shared her smile and made my day brighter. Enjoying life one cortado at a time!

I grabbed a coffee at Outer Bean after fishing in Kill Devil Hills…read more To be fully transparent, I did not order food or specialty coffee. The coffee was fine, but nothing spectacular. It got the job done as I enjoy one cup a day and was a bit behind schedule. The place is small, but perfect for a coffee shop where take out is mostly occurring.

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Diana L.

15 years ago

I'd like to take a moment to introduce myself, my name is Diana, and I am the new manager of the Jolly Roger. I find it so troubling that not everyone has a great experience at our establishment. First may I say, the only way we have of knowing if something is NOT satisfactory is if you say something while you are here.....I think it is so unfair for you to come here for a meal and not get just what you want, how you want it...and then NOT give us the chance to redeem ourselves.......I WANT to know if there is something I can do to make your visit more enjoyable.....Don't like your food? Let me get you something else. Have a problem with your server....let me know before you leave....not weeks later in a bad review. Some people think if they complain that it will reflect in their service/food...this is so NOT TRUE!!!!! Secondly, if you feel you must write a poor review here, at least give us the date of your visit, and if possible the servers name. Otherwise how can we possibly address the situation and correct the problems, so that this doesn't happen again to someone else? The reason for this review is to help others........just slamming us helps no one...not us and not others who are really missing out what myself and many others feel is truly a unique and tasty dining experience. And finally, I really wish that if you did have a bad experience you will try us again on a return visit to let me try to "right the wrong" you have written about. I look forward to meeting each and every one of you on a return trip.... Sincerely, Diana, Manager read more

Ashley C.

3 years ago

I rarely leave reviews, let alone a poor one but this establishment needs to take accountability for their actions and terrible treatment of a young group of adults. A group of people, 25 years old, went to this restaurant per my suggestion and i was livid to find out how poorly they were treated. Bartenders checked IDs for all of them with VA ids and decided only one of the identical ids were fake (VA is nearly impossible to fake an id due to the elaborate details which any good bartender should know) and when refused service, they wanted to leave. Then the bartenders withhold their ID - which you also cannot do - and called the police. They group waited outside in the pouring rain for the cops to show so the person could get his REAL id back, and you would think the bartenders would be smart enough to pick up on that anyone underage with a fake wouldnt WAIT to get in trouble. The cop then verifies the id and said this was a waste of his time & the bartenders didnt even have the decency to apologize to the group. Instead they ran inside. Management should step up and hold their staff accountable for treating people poorly over a power trip. As a bartender of years, i've seen my fair share of fake ids and you do not treat another human the way they did this group, fake id or not (which it wasnt) I will NEVER recommend this restaurant to someone again, nor will i be back (the place is also dirty) read more

Bob A.

15 years ago

Been going to the Jolly Roger's for 8 of the last 10 weeks that I've been here on the OBX. After a week of caring for my 1 and 4 year old grand-daughters, I like a place to relax and have a beer(and good food). The prices are good and so is the food. You feel welcome and are treated as though you own the place. One afternoon as I finished my weekend walk on the beach I decided to stop by the Jooly Roger's and have a beer. There was some sort of run that day. As I was sitting at the bar a runner came in and sat exhausted at the bar. The bartender gave him a glass of water. Diana came by and offered assistance. He said he needed to make a long distance phone call. She gave hers and he got someone to pick him up. This person had never been to Jolly Rogers before, didn't buy anything, but was treated like their #1 customer. I've since got to know the names of an outstanding bar duel of brother and sister, Jamie and Dee. They are very friendly and patient even when treated rudely. After my Friday night is over at the Jolly Rogers I go to the gift shop to buy my little angels some pirate stuff. That's where I've had the pleasure to talk with Diana. I've seen how she takes care of customers and employees. This is why the employees are cheerful and the customers keep coming back. Why go anywhere else, this is as good as it gets. read more

Ashleigh C.

14 years ago

Me and my dad were trying to find a good place to eat on his birthday. We decided to try Jolly Roger for the first time. Immediately we noticed the awesome 0decorations and the pirates and fell in love with the southern hospitality!! Everyone was so friendly and specifically Diana Lorditch! She played the pirate so well and was so friendly. Me and my dad were taking pictures with the fake pirates and with no questions or anything she just asked if she could take the picture with both of us. She gave everyone her undivided attention and got people out of their comfort zone and made everyone have a great time and laugh. She was the most amazing person there. She just knew exactly what to do and what everyone wanted! The Food was also amazing! Me and my dad had a steak and i had scallops to go with mine. It was cooked to perfection and it was seasoned well and tasted great! We had a blast being there and had good food too! We will definitely come back and especially if that manager is there because she made it all and kind of tied it all together!! read more

Maryanne S.

16 years ago

I have only been here for breakfast and late night, so I can't vouch for the lunch or dinner food. Reasonably priced and very good breakfast. It's hearty and homemade - nothing sophisticated about it, just so you don't go expecting anything revolutionary. Friendly service and the homemade wheat bread is awesome. It has all sorts of nuts and seeds in it, if you are into that sort of thing. If you ever find yourself short of cash on the Outer Banks, you can get 2 eggs with toast, plus hashbrowns or grits (or apples I think) for $2.99. Five bucks will buy you that plus coffee and a tip. The place has alot of weird/cool memoribilia, including the above-mentioned Christmas ornament room. It all looks horribly dusty, but I have to say I am allergic to dust and have never had a problem. Late night, they have karaoke or trivia depending on the night. There are cheap beer specials, and lots of local color. It has actually been pretty crowded even when we were there in the fall. Just go and have a good time. Enjoy the ride! read more

Penny J.

13 years ago

I have been going to the Outer Banks for over 20 years, and have eaten at nearly every place up and down the banks. But Carol Ann Angelos' Jolly Roger is my favorite--for a number of reasons: 1) it really is family fare, and fun for all; 2) the meals are very good, especially breakfasts, the dinner and Friday night specials: and 3)Carol Ann knows each and every customer by face and sometimes name since I am one of 15,000 tourists who come down here throughout the year. For me, that personal touch really means something--you are not a stranger to her , if something isn't right, you tell the wait staff and they fix it, and she comes by to see if you are satisfied..with all the fast food boxes and trendy costly eateries opening up, there really is no better place than one where the owner is involved and hands on with the atmosphere, meal preparation and service. read more

nathaniel b.

3 years ago

My daughter liked the place last year bc they could sing her happy birthday backwards. This trip was extremely bad. Slow, bad food, service lacking. The appetizer was the lone bright spot as crab dip was good. Then it went downhill. The waitress barely checked on us, forgot the pirate gear for the kids, we waited over an hour for dinner, kids spaghetti came with barely any marinara sauce and a solo meatball. The parmigiana cheese was stuck on bottom which I cleaned off to find mold chunks all over, when I let them know they said that's gross and just got a replacement! After I put it on my sons plate! My meal came 20 minutes later, ice cold hush puppies, 6 shrimp and lil bit of crab for $28. Waitress was rushing us out so didn't even ask about birthday song for daughter. Prob cross this off of OBX joints to visit read more

Patrick B.

15 years ago

The Jolly Roger..whew! Talk about GREAT customer service and good food!! Mmm. My wife and I celebrated our honeymoon in 2010 at the Outer banks. Our dinner at the Jolly Roger was complete with several courses of Seafood and Pasta. The waitstaff was gracious and warm. We really felt special with the attention and generous portions of food. We just came back from our first year anniversary at the same cottage we spent our honeymoon at. The Jolly Roger was again our main dinner spot, and we were treated equally as well with the food and service. Diana, the Host and Manager was wonderful and endearing. It will now become our dinner spot each time we return. Thank you for such a great experience as newlyweds!! Patrick and Launa 11-7-10 read more

Nina M.

6 months ago

Most racist environment ever. Staff expressed racism towards my party due to white couple trying to hold seating even though me and my party was advised that they don't accept reservations and female pointing directly in my son face and trying to take my chair. The owner immediately walked up and asked me and my party to leave without asking any questions and proceeded to side with the racist couple. Most racist establishment i ever seen. Do not recommend this place to anyone unless they want to be racially profiled and asked to leave for being African American. It's sad how racist individuals still exist. Wouldn't even give them the 1 star i had to select. Racist business and business owner needs to be shut down for racism. read more

Krissi S.

13 years ago

We came down to Obx from va for a nice weekend before the madness starts in retail (where I work) service was awesome! We took advantage of the 10 oz prime rib special that had two sides for 9.99. For three people, our bill was 60 dollars(value!) we got three meals, two appetizers, 2 beers and 2 sodas. The calamari was amazing! My sister got one of their specialties the Bloody Mary mussels!! Great place, great food, great atmosphere. Nice to have places that are open off season. This restaurant is a hop skip and a jump from the sea ranch resort hotel. Part of their November specials are 2 one pound lobsters with two sides for 16.99 on Saturday nights. Can't wait to check that out tonight!! read more

Alexis S.

15 years ago

Every year when my sister and I travel to the outer banks for vacation our first stop is the Jolly Roger in Kill Devil Hills. It is without a doubt the best restaurant on the outer banks. Its warm, unique atmosphere is joined with delicious food, great service and fabulous prices. We went for breakfast the first day we arrived and were so satisfied we went back for dinner two days later. The crab omelets and eggs Benedict are simply to die for and the snow crab leg dinner is a great deal. More crab than you can eat and for half the price you end up paying at a buffet. Would absolutely recommend it to both locals and travelers on a budget. Great place! Servers: Amanda Grace & Aaron read more

TrailBlazer P.

4 years ago

This restaurant is an absolute must if you are in Kill Devil Hills! The food is phenomenal and the fun pirate themed ambiance makes it better! Service is quick in the off season, but in the summer months, sometimes the wait to get in is an hour or more. The food is also high priced, but the large amount of food they give you makes up for the high prices. I recommend the fettuccine Alfredo and the she-crab soup! They also offer discounts for those who are early birds, but be sure to double check your receipt at the end of the meal to make sure you get the discount. Overall, a wonderful place to eat! read more

Rodney A.

15 years ago

This was a great experience! My wife and I left our son with in laws and went out for a nice meal while in Outer Banks NC, and we were treated to a fantastic meal (3 course) during taste of the beach week. I had Pork Osso Bucco and my wife enjoyed the Shrimp Scampi. Our server Candy was excellent and very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and desserts. Oh and don't know what( Corey B review was talking about) in above review because our Garlic bread was warm and our meal out of this world!! We will be coming to Jolly Roger each time we are in Obx read more

Richard C.

5 years ago

This place is white trash. They live off of idiots from the north too lazy to go a mile up the beach road for decent food. The restaurant food is disgusting and the staff are pretty much all felons. I wouldn't send my kids to the bathrooms by themselves. If you feel like playing Russian roulette with your dignity, go there after five when they blast terrible music and sling half water rail liquor. Do yourself a favor and scroll to another restaurant. Trust me if you have any class at all, it will be lost on this terrible place. read more

Al1ce L.

6 months ago

I was there last summer and loved it. had a great lunch, decor was fun, service good. I was excited to go back this weekend and take my husband. the service was good... however, I ate the cream of crab soup, and lasted about an hour after leaving, before becoming violently ill. I didn't eat anything else, so I think the soup maybe sat out too long, and was not very hot when I ate it. bacteria forms quickly I hate to give this fun place a bad review but maybe they just weren't careful with reheating. read more

Barton M.

15 years ago

The Jolly Roger is a true iconoclastic Outer Banks dining experience! Whether you come in to dine for breakfast, lunch or dinner you will not be disappointed. Having grown up on the Outer Banks going to the Jolly Roger has been at least a weekly habit for years that I never want to break. Their seafood lasagna is to die for and when ordering breakfast try the homemade wheat toast, yum! I have to give it 5 stars. The only thing to watch out for are the wild mermaids that reside within their walls! read more

Amber B.

15 years ago

My party had dinner at the Jolly Roger the night before the Flying Pirate Half Marathon this year. It was fantastic! The atmosphere was fun, all the waiters and waitresses were in costume, and the food was great! We had a party of 4 and we all tried a bit of everyone's plate...yummy! Lisa took care of us that night and we even got to see here the next morning on the course cheering on all of the race participants with the Jolly Roger pirate crew. Thanks for a great experience! read more

Nora J.

15 years ago

We recently went to the outer banks to celebrate our anniversary, and we ate at the Jolly Roger. The food was excellent, our server Becca was on point and very friendly. Diana was very helpful with our meal as well as helping us find a good hotel and other shops we were looking for. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone. Also, I have food allergies and they went above and beyond to accommodate my needs and make sure I had a excellent meal. Thanks! read more

Joseph N.

15 years ago

We always eat at the Jolly Roger for breakfast every time we visit Kill Devil Hills 2 times a year. We always have a good experience but our experience this morning was particularly pleasant. Our waitress, Diana, was very courteous and friendly and gave 100% excellent customer service. We are going back in the morning before we head out and will definitely be asking for her to be our server. Thanks, Diana! read more

Source V.

2 years ago

Manager/GM racially profiles and is extremely condescending when confronted about legit issues with her establishment. She accused us of being under the influence of drugs when we are government workers who are under no circumstances doing drugs. When confronted on this we were met with passive aggressive response and a for lack of better words "Nuh Uh" answer. DONT COME HERE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES DAY RUINED read more

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Our waitress, Julia, could not have been any better - attentive without being overbearing and…read moreabsolutely charming. Everyone loved their meals and personally, my tilefish special was as good as I've ever had. I hope they make the tilefish a menu regular!!

The only thing getting grilled here is them in the review. What a disappointing experience overall…read more I should have reviewed the menu more before committing. We arrived around 2pm and was seated immediately in a booth that was broken. When I approached the host and told him the booth was broken he seemed confused and just pushed down on the booth bench, Then sat us in the table adjacent. I did take a photo of the broken bench. Service was definitely lacking considering we were only the third table dining at the time. Refills were few and far between and the food was disappointing. Nothing really excited me about the menu. I was pretty shocked on the steak prices. $58 for a 12oz NY Strip?!? We ordered 2 GR Melts, a hoagie, onion dip, & two beverages and it was $84. The onion dip was probably the highlight of the visit, although the ritz crackers served with it probably could been replaced with a better vessel. The burgers were both overcooked and, ironically, not flamed grilled. The Texas toast was also overdone. We didn't even finish the burgers. My son's meatball sub was lacking in seasoning and the protein was more of a ball of meat than a proper meatball. I will say, the few pickles and the fries were nice. The basil aioli was too overpowering imo. This was a one and done for us. Check them out

Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

3.9

(531 reviews)

Food was not good, service was spotty. The restaurant wasn't full but the service was still slow…read more Entree was not good.

After owning a home in the Outer Banks, we finally decided to try Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe. One…read morething to know before you go--they open at 4:30 p.m., theydo not take reservations, and people start lining up outside before the doors even open. We arrived early, and there was already a line forming. The restaurant is much larger than I expected, with a separate bar area, a huge dining room, and beautiful views of the water. They even have a souvenir shop, which is fun to browse. This is definitely a popular, family-style Outer Banks restaurant. The staff was a highlight of our visit. Everyone was super friendly, welcoming and attentive throughout our meal. The food, however, was a little iffy for us. The menu looks extensive at first glance, but it is very seafood-heavy. We had a non-seafood eater in our group who ended up ordering a burger. I ordered the scallops and was surprised by how small they were, especially for a restaurant like this. The presentation was also very basic--the vegetables looked like they had simply been dropped onto the plate without much thought to presentation. Everything was fine, but I was expecting a little more based on the restaurant and its setting. Overall, come here for the friendly service, casual family atmosphere and beautiful waterfront views. Just don't go expecting an upscale or fancy dining experience. It's a large, busy, family-style seafood restaurant in a great location, and if that's what you're looking for, you'll probably enjoy it.

Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill

3.9

(749 reviews)

Excellent food. My husband had the shrimp basket with fries and I had the crabby wings. Both were…read moredelicious and we would definitely order again. Jeannette was our waitress. She checked in a couple of times but wasn't overbearing. The restaurant is bright and clean. Jeannette quickly cleaned off the tables as other customers left.

We had a very disappointing dining experience. We were seated near the bar, and the bartender was…read morealso our waiter. He was friendly and handled the situation professionally. My son ordered the chicken tenders, and they were very good. My husband and I both ordered the seafood platter. He ordered the tuna and substituted onion rings for the potatoes, while I ordered the mahi with the potatoes. After waiting 40 minutes, our food arrived cold and both pieces of fish were overcooked. Our waiter sent the meals back, but after another 25-minute wait, the replacement plates were still disappointing. 90% of the food was cold, and both fish were once again overcooked. At that point, I told our waiter we were done. I don't think the third time around would have been any better. The kitchen missed the mark twice, and after waiting nearly an hour for two unsuccessful attempts, we left extremely disappointed and hungry.

Beachside Bistro

3.8

(88 reviews)

Fishbones Raw Bar And Restaurant

3.3

(326 reviews)

Great food and great service. Our waitress was incredible. She was on her game. Great attitude and…read moreattentiveness.

Food was great service was friendly what more could you ask for?…read more Highly recommend the chicken wrap.

Henry's Restaurant

3.6

(348 reviews)

Food and service was amazing My wife had a club sandwich…read morewitch was big enough for me and her and it was delicious My son had a crabcake sandwich with onion rings he ate every bite and I had the grilled pork chops salad. And mashed potatoes with gravy witch was amazing The service could not have been any better I'm sorry for not getting the young ladies name but she was very nice and helpful for it was our first time there and everything was so good we would highly recommend it for a person that likes home cooking and a pleasant atmosphere

Solid breakfast location with all the usual breakfast options and a friendly staff. The only…read morenegative is that the decor is dated and definitely rundown. I had the corned beef hash omelet with spinach added to get some veggies in. It can with choices...mine were cheese grits and pancakes. Everything was awesome. My husband had the western omelet with toast and potatoes. I won on th4 food front. I really liked the pancakes and could have made a meal out of them. Unfortunately I was stuffed and had lots of leftovers, but my husband was able to taste everything and he enjoyed it all.

Urban Kitchen

4.4

(227 reviews)

Food was amazing as were cocktails. Great staff. Creative. Fun. Love it. Will come every night I'm…read morehere.

Great foodie options! Halloumi w fig glaze, Brussels sprouts w chili oil and labneh, naan w special…read morebutter and labneh all delicious. Fish was fantastic (both on mains and the catfish). Catfish is Vietnamese style so imagine herbs, peanuts etc. overall really cute environment and great food. Secret kids menu for the little ones w quesadilla or chicken fingers and fries.

Upside Restaurant

3.5

(279 reviews)