A cool little find on our weekend trip to the OBX. We were looking for a non-chain, non-fast food lunch spot in the mid-afternoon (like 3PM ish) on a Saturday - definitely off peak which was nice. Found the place, where else???, doing a Yelp search. Reviews were great, food pics looked good and the menu was my kinda menu - LOADS of deep fried goodness! Lol. I wanted to try it alllllllll but of course had to reign it in. I really wanted to try the fried green tomatoes. And the wings. And the po boy! Clam strips yum!! Beer battered fish and chips, SAY WHAT?!! But I settled on the fried jumbo shrimp basket with SAY IT WITH ME "french fries cooked crispy"! He had the 1 lb snow crab legs from the Steamers menu. DEEEEEEEEEEE-LISHHHHHHH!! The fried jumbo shrimp - AHmazing! The food came out piping hot like it had JUST come out of the deep fryer 30 seconds before! The shrimps were coated in a housemade concoction - brilliantly seasoned and crispy crunchy but not overly thick so you could actually taste the shrimps and not just the breading. The fries were cooked perfectly crispy and seasoned just so. The basket comes with their delish remoulade sauce - I also asked for a side of tartar sauce and also dipped into the cocktail sauce provided on the table. Choices, choices. The king crab legs were fresh and delicious dipped into the drawn melted butter. YUM! The ambience was perfect - a small, quaint, cool, kick back place - clean, colorful and fun. A couple small rooms and a few coveted outside tables overlooking a pond. Service was excellent. Granted we came off peak but the servers were friendly and responsive and the food arrived promptly. Prices aren't break the bank but also not fast food bargain basement. Given the taste, serving sizes and high quality of what we got, the value was there. Definitely would be one of my Go-To's if this place were here in town! Highly recommend! PS The entrance to this place is hard to find in the maze of Timbuk II buildings. It's tucked inside the white building in the back right corner of the shopping village and to the right of the Water Sports place. The signs are barely visible. The door to this place is in the middle of that building up the stairs and to the left of the popcorn place (!!YUM!! We wanted to try some flavored popcorn after our meal but it had closed - darn!) as you face the building. Hopefully my pics will help guide you in. :) Enjoy!! read more

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Food was solid for drop in lunch. Staff attentive and hard working. Not much to it as it is tucked away in a back corner of the property, but good spot for shrimp or po boy lunch. Recommend. read more

My family and I were craving some fresh sea food for lunch and stopped into Mama Easley's on our trip to Corolla. We sat outside despite it being 90 degrees out, but had enough shade from umbrellas to keep us cool! The patio overlooks the bay and a mini golf course, which offer a quaint atmosphere. Our order was a few cold beers, snow crab legs, shrimp, calamari, and hush puppies. All hit the spot!! My favorite was the snow crab legs , which can sometimes be difficult to eat, but Mama Easley's preparation made it so easy and all the crab meat basically fell out of the shell! I would definitely recommend this spot for anyone visiting OBX. read more

Mama Easley's - Snow crab legs, shrimp, calamari - Seafood Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

We ordered take out from here while on vacation. I had the shrimp po boy and hush puppies. Both were delicious!

Ummm... Wow. I don't know what to say. I wasn't sure whether to send this story to the local news or post on here. As you can see, I chose the latter. I took my family (just my kids, my wife left me due to my pokemon collection) here for some good ole seafood (i have liked seafood ever since I was a little boy and my father took me fishing to get away from the house due to my brother having tuberculosis (it was 1999)). while i was here, a worker (named james) noticed something peculiar: my son choking. i was not paying attention due to my aforementioned pokemon addiction (i was playing pokemon go and discovered this area had a tremendous list of characters to collect). james, being a phenomenal server, ripped off his backwards 76ers hat, and saved my son. i began to sob. i realized my family's proclivity towards bad parenting had grasped me. i was my father and mother. isn't it funny how we repeat the same mistakes we promise to forego? i glanced up, staring james in the face, feeling the shame of bad parenting. james calmed me down, his beautiful brown eyes calmed me down. i began to cry again, this time not with sadness, but forgiveness at my inner tranquility. overall, the food was amazing and james was terrific. read more

We chose this place for lunch because of a high Yelp rating, but it was kind of a letdown. We got burgers, fish & chips, onion rings and hush puppies. Burgers and fries were EXCELLENT, among the best in the area. But the fish and the onion rings were dripping with oil. We expected deep-fried so-bad-for-you-but-so-good, but the fish really put my daughter off. Staff was super nice & friendly. We may try again & stay away from items that are probably frozen. read more

Mahi Mahi fish and chips and fried clams were tasty. Place was clean. Service was good.

Service was less than adequate. We came in with a large party, was told we could be accommodated. Once we began ordering, people cut in front of our group and they took their orders, was extremely rude. Then it wasn't until our first group finished eating , 45 mins later, before the rest of our party even received their salads. read more

So here's the thing, the food is awesome. However, the appetizers come out at the same time as the main courses there is no separation. So either your appetizer gets cold while you eat your main dish, or your main dish gets cold while you eat appetizers. So since you counter order, I strongly recommend ordering your appetizer, and then go order your main dish after the appetizers get there. Onto the food, how do you order the fried green tomatoes they are awesome. We both got baskets, my wife got the scallop basket, I got the fried oyster basket. Both of us got hush puppies as our side. The shellfish was amazingly tender and succulent, The hush puppies are awesome. Indoor and outdoor dining, the setting is funky and a lot of fun. Highly recommend the food with the caveat from my initial comments. read more

Really good quick or takeout food. We had the chicken sandwich and shrimp Po Boys and they are great! Food was ready very fast as well!

The food was delicious, the deck right on the water is so beautiful to sit at. Everything came quickly and the hush puppies were delicious. The staff answered our questions and were very kind and helpful. Would eat here again! read more

Great food, fast service. You have to order and pay at the register before food is served and I see that as a drawback

We were looking for a casual lunch spot that would satisfy our seafood craving. This was it! The staff was very friendly and the service was fast. The actual food was really good. Fried chicken was crispy and juicy (get the sweet tots!), Buffalo fried shrimp was the best fried shrimp I've had, and the fried green tomatoes were great. Highly recommend this spot, $2 beers are a bonus too! read more

The food was ok. My husband said the Fish and chips was great and our young son ate his whole cheeseburger- the shrimp po boy batter just fell off the shrimp and was not an even coating. My daughter said the same about her fried shrimp. The sweet tea was very watered down and tasted old. It was not a cheap meal (almost $80 with a tip!) and since it's primarily self serve- I'm not sure why they ask you to tip? Overall- I didn't feel it was great or worth $80. Also: my dog was extremely anxious about one of the gentlemen who was working. The outdoor dining area was great but it was ultimately thrown off by the overall experience. It is dog friendly but not when the dog isn't a fan of the workers? Not horrible but not great. ‍ read more

We got 1 lb of shrimp and I guess they didn't bother to clean the shrimp all the way? Still had the digestive track in them. On my second order it was completely wrong had to send that back. I'm still a bit bother they were too lazy to clean the shrimp. I know it's a pound and they were plenty busy but still that's a prepping issue. Food was overall a little bland read more

Mama Easley's - Dirty shrimp? Come on - Seafood Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

This place was very good! The hush puppies are excellent and the fried mahi was cooked perfectly. I did give a 4 because the oysters were friend pretty hard; but everything else was cooked very nicely. You order your own food and it's brought out to you. Staff is friendly and helpful but do not expect a full service experience. We sat outside and there was a sunscreen up so it made it nice to be able to enjoy the gorgeous evening without having the sun right in our faces. Would definitely return! read more

Great little place, easily missed. The food was tasty and fast. The view was neat and the staff was knowledgeable about the area. Low key and simple with generous portions. read more

Mama Easley's - Clams - Seafood Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

Best lunch in Corolla. This place was delicious. It's small so get there early it gets busy. The fried Green tomatoes and fish&chips were so good. We can't wait to go back! read more

Went here after another place we wanted to try was closed. Pay before you eat which helps speed up service a bit. Started with fried green tomatoes which were phenomenal. Tasty and dressed really well. Had crab cakes ($34 for two cakes, no side) and hush puppies. Definitely skip these, very little flavor and mushy, didn't seem like much crab. Waste of money, and hush puppies had no real flavor. Others food was pretty good, but stay away from the crab cakes. read more

I really wanted to like this place, and I'd be down to try it again another time, but I sadly wasn't too impressed. The flounder basket and fries were great, but the kids shrimp was lackluster to say the least. My family is used to fresh shrimp so we knew pretty quickly that the quality wasn't up to par. Granted, it's a kids meal and the average kid can't tell a difference, but being up in OBX you typically expect freshness from the seafood. The service was great, though! read more

Very friendly folks. Sadly, the food was rather mediocre. Will try a different place.

I have never been to a restaurant like this before, odd is an understatement. We were seated, given menus, and then told to order your food inside in the hallway at the counter. Drinks are self served at a drink bar with styrofoam cups. An expensive 5 guy burger feel to it. Food was good however. We had steamer for 4 and fried oysters. read more

Great food. Service is nice. The ambiance is very nice. Would highly recommend. Fish Sandwich

The fried green tomatoes are amazing! And the fish and chips made With good Fish! Best ever read more

Wow wow wow I think I found the best fried seafood on the Outer Banks!!! And it is delicious served immediately in the restaurant as well as by takeout. We tried an impressive sampling of fried shrimp, fish, and oyster baskets with sweet potato tots, onion rings, and fries, as well as some steamer clams and hush puppies on the side, and man did all of them deliver! We had to do a group vote to even come to a recommendation because they were all so good! In the end, the fried oyster basket and hush puppies took the #1 spot, but I am personally still dreaming of the melt-in-your-mouth sweet potato tots that taste like fluffy little pillows of cinnamon-y goodness. We already can't wait to come back and double down on fried oysters again soon! read more

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Great service and great food! The fried green tomatoes were delicious! Tried their burger and fries along with blackened chicken Cesar salad! Everything was great! read more

Mama Easley's - Fried green tomatoes - Seafood Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

Mama Easleys is a yearly must for my family when we stay in Whalehead. Their fried anything does not disappoint, as well as the remoulade and they have good portion sizes. Their takeout always takes longer than they say so I can imagine the wait if you eat in is also a bit long. This year I opted for crab legs and was surprised at the decent MP $24 per pound. They were sweet but slightly over done (some were sticking to the shells) but for the most part, delicious and would recommend. read more

This is a good counter services restaurant in Timbuck 2. Eat here every year we come to Corolla. Order at counter, seat yourself. Nice indoor and outdoor seating. Beach themed outdoor seating. Service of food is fairly quick and they keep things moving. read more

Staff is not friendly. No guidance on their ordering procedures. No COVID measures taken regarding menus or tables. Food is good. Manager (?) likes to talk with the college kids, to the point where he ignores everyone else. FYI: You order at the cash register, then grab a table. They bring you your food. The laminated menus are stacked at the register- don't wipe them down in between customers and no wipes for you to do it yourself. We never saw anyone wipe down tables or chairs after customers left. They do have a bottle of sanitizer by the register. They head guy talked to a group of college kids about his artwork. Our food delivery was delayed, as was our check because of it. (He actually forgot our check and doggie bag; we had to go find him to get them. Said he'd forgotten. At that point we were the only customers in the restaurant.) read more

Order first, pay first, just a heads up. Food is great and the service is surprisingly quick no matter how busy. No matter what get the sweet potato tots. It's the best side hands down. Laid back casual atmosphere that is synonymous with Carolla and the OBX. read more

Service was not good at all but I think it was because it was such a busy summer day. It took about 45 mins for the food. We did get a table but decided to take it to go instead. But once we started eating, the food was tasty. We will try to go on off season! read more

***Update: 5/18/2019 - We came back this year on our way in for our family vacation, and the food was still delicious (of course). This time around I had the The Hidden Jack burger and fries. So good! A guy told it would be the best burger I ever had, and I'll just say, "it's a good burger!" Not the best I ever had, but it's definitely one that I did enjoy. The bread was good and the meat was good too! I think that I should've gotten it without the lettuce and tomato, and then I would've been able to enjoy it more. With that said, I still enjoyed it! The fries were on point too! They reminded me of how "Cookout's Cajun French Fries" used to taste! Watch out Cookout because these fries will give you a run for your money. I also tried one of my son's chicken nuggets, and man oh man! They were breaded perfectly and was fresh and hot! Finally, there's a dipping sauce that came with my husband's platter, and I ate it with my food! That dipping sauce had a bit of a kick to it, so good! I'll definitely return again, and I highly recommend checking this place out when you're in town. The seafood here was delicious! Although, a bit small, I totally enjoyed the fried scallops. For the price, there should be larger sized scallops or more scallops. I felt like I was eating little nuggets.The scallops look larger than they really were in my photos because, the seafood breader puffed them up. However, as soon as you bite, it's all air and then the meat. That was a bit disappointing and a let down because, they tasted good. I expect to have more seafood than fries or a good balance of them both, and it just feels like a bit of a rip off. The fried shrimp was also pretty tasty. Everything was seasoned well, and that's something that doesn't happen often with most seafood restaurants. They're usually not seasoned enough. I liked the coleslaw, but it was super small. Everything looked more delicious in person, and their website doesn't do the food justice in my opinion. My cousins really wanted to try the food here, but if I had to based on what I saw on the website, I'd probably pass. Anyway, now that I know the food is good, I'd probably come back in the future. I would go for the fish and chips instead, since the scallops is tooThe food was prepared quickly too. read more

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Really good seafood. Casual atmosphere. Had the Fish and Chips, Steamed Shrimp, crab cakes and Crab Corn Chowder. Yum!! read more

Mama Easley's - Seafood Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

We LOVE this restaurant! The service here is exceptional and all of them are so kind. The food came out fast and it was amazing! We will be coming back. read more

Absolutely delicious The scallops were amazing. The crab cake sandwich and hush puppies were yummy. The seafood soup was awesome. We enjoyed everything. read more

Mama Easley's - Crab cake sandwich and hush puppies - Seafood Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

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Great little spot for lunch. Food was great, $1 PBR everyday so can't go wrong with that! Loved the Pimento cheese on the tomatoes! read more

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My family loves this restaurant. It's just real simple food done real well and the staff are hard-working to make sure that you get great customer service. I had the shrimp Poboy, and some of my family ate the burgers. The food is really good. Seating is a little dicey if it gets too busy, but the owner really manages the flow well restaurant is clean. read more

You have to go here if you're in OBX. Shrimp is fresh and seasoned to perfection. My daughter who is extremely picky loved the French fries which were seasoned with a seasoning I have never tried. Great and friendly service. 5 stars! read more

Great fresh fried seafood . Service was excellent and friendly . Beer battered fish and chips were tasty and love the shoestring fries .

This was a good place to grab some quick service seafood after our wild horse adventure. The steamed shrimp was really good!!