What a very special place! i chose this restaurant to celebrate saying good bye to 51 years of working!! This staff and the General manager made it SO special! The food is fabulous and the special care they give each guest is amazing. I felt so special and they truly made my dinner very very special. Thank you to the chef, my terrific waitress and the General manager for this evening. read more

Mike Dianna's Grill Room - NY strip, mashed potatoes and green beens to perfection - Seafood Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

Our waitress, Julia, could not have been any better - attentive without being overbearing and absolutely 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!! read more

The only thing getting grilled here is them in the review. What a disappointing experience overall. 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 read more

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We had an amazing dinner, everything was delicious. Jose was our waiter and one of the best we've ever had!!!! read more

Mike Dianna's Grill Room - Seafood Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

We came to the Grill Room for lunch while vacationing in Corolla (Outer Banks). This is right next to the Go Karts in Timbuck 2. Marcus did a nice job taking care of us. He was friendly, efficient, and conversed with us about the area. We had an Ahi Tuna sandwich, chicken fingers, and a burger. Everything was pretty decent. They have live music at times on there front patio. read more

Mike Dianna's Grill Room - Ahi Tuna sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

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Very noisy, $$$$ no place for normal meal or date nights will not be returning anytime soon

Great food, great service. Sandwiches priced reasonably. I was very impressed. Good drinks too

We had an excellent dinner with service to match. In all my years of coming to the Outer Banks, I can't believe I haven't visited this place sooner. Our steaks were cooked perfectly along with everything else that we ordered. We'll be back again soon! read more

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Went for dinner and ordered the she crab soup and shrimp cake both were delicious. Then came the main courses. My tenderloin was extremely salty and the sauce was terrible. My wife 6 oz filet was also very salty and quality was average at best. The service was fine but we won't be back. read more

Great restaurant. The food was excellent both times we went. They are also incredible if any of your party lives with a food allergy. Great service. They also take reservations and would be good for large groups. read more

Food was excellent, service was amazing, the environment is family friendly for sure ! read more

I am giving them a 3 stars because how the staff was very friendly with the little ones when we arrived and the how the filet was cooked for a few individuals. Other than that, it was a very mediocre experience, the waitress was nonexistent after taking our order other than to drop the bills off... didn't even present desserts to possibly order. The catch of the day which myself and other individual got lack flavor and did not have an appealing spread with it. Being a northern, I was extremely excited for good seafood which I was let down after eating this. The swordfish was supposed to be herb and garlic seasoned with a beet, tomato, citrus salad... it lacked any taste of herb or garlic along with the citrus or earthy beet flavor... for what we paid, the service and food was extremely overpriced and the ambiance was unappealing. We did not feel welcomed in this establishment and just hope it was an off night. read more

Nothing to say. Nothing to say. Nothing to say. If you don't like my comments don't print.

Very good food, great service too. Highly recommend. We went for Father's day with 7 people and a baby and was worth it.

Anyone that says anything negative is out of their mind. This place is amazing. Service was perfect, food was amazing!!! We were in the Outer Banks for a day and I just happened to make a reservation here which was so easy to do . We had filet mignon which was amazing cooked to perfection!! Probably the best I've ever had. Our waiter informed us that all their steaks are cooked on wood and you could totally taste it. Highly Recommend!! We will definitely be back. read more

I wish Yelp had a 1/2 star option, as I would've given the Grill Room 3-1/2. We had a private table in a corner, which was nice. The service was okay and the food was decent, but not as good as we anticipated. Two of us ordered the tenderloin, and both were cooked beyond the requested temp (medium rare and medium). Also, the quality of the cut wasn't the best. We were a little disappointed. I will say the drinks and pickled appetizer were very good. read more

Mike Dianna's Grill Room - Pickled Plate - really good! - Seafood Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

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From the moment we walked in, we were warmly welcomed and greeted by friendly staff. We were seated right away and immediately our server, Caroline, came to our table and offered us beverages, explained the menu, since it was our first time visiting, and ordered our appetizers. It was a very friendly and comfortable place. The service was excellent, the food was beyond delicious, and the desserts were obviously freshly made and used amazing ingredients. One of our favorite things about dinner was the sauce with the mussels. My nephew even used it as a dipping sauce for his chicken tenders and the remainder of his bread. Thanks for making our last evening on vacation so relaxing, memorable and delicious! See you next year! And as Caroline said when we complimented the sauces, " The sauce is the boss!" read more

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We came in off-season with a group of 13 people unsure of the restaurant and what the experience would be. We were sooo pleased!!! We had the best waiter named Aidan who was extremely helpful and friendly. All of us enjoyed our food and drinks. We came in on a whim and were beyond happy with our experience. read more

Visited with my family of 10, we were sat right away but it was a busy night so service was a little delayed. The food was surprisingly good and all came out fresh and warm. The food was a little pricey but overall great family establishment. For the vibe, it was a little odd that our table was lined with crab paper when there are no crabs on the menu. Tomato pie and green onion dip were a pass. The rest of the food ordered was great. Seafood pasta was a huge hit along with the steak. read more

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We have gone here four or five times for dinner. The food is very good, and the service and staff are excellent. If you want a nice meal with a little ambiance, but none of the pretentiousness that plagues so many of the finer restaurants in the Outer Banks, then this place is for you. read more

what kind of restaurant domed not give you the opportunity to substitute fries for mashed potatoes and the charges 15$ if you really do want fries read more

My wife and I went for their Easter Sunday Brunch. I had made a reservation before they had opened for the season with Meghann, who it turns out is the owner. She was very friendly via email and came by to say hello when we were at our table. Our server was very attentive and timely. They had some special items for Easter, and a regular breakfast and brunch menu as well. We both ordered a Bloody Mary, with the bacon garnish. It really was just a slice of bacon stuck into the drink. Not sure it was worth the extra $2. My wife got the spicy chicken biscuit with a side of fruit. I had the Corolla Breakfast. 2 eggs, sausage patty, 3 bacon, a biscuit and home fries. All was very tasty! We particularly loved the home fries! For dessert, we shared a slice of key lime pie! Sorry we don't have more pictures to share. I very much recommend this place for a lovely meal! read more

Mike Dianna's Grill Room - Bloody Mary with bacon - Seafood Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

Top notch through and through and the perfect way to spend our last night of dinner in OBX after doing the Jeep beach tour. Everyone was very accommodating, especially being that we arrived 30 minutes prior to closing. That seriously tells you a lot. Inside was very clean and slightly above casual. We were dressed pretty causal being that we just came from a beach tour. We didn't completely stand out. Hahaha. I started with the seafood chowder and the table began with the beef skewers and the tomato pie. Chowder was excellent and fresh. Beef sticks were extremely tender. My son was very worried being they he just got braces, but the meat was very good quality. The tomato pie was very interesting. It was tomatoes with mozzarella but baked in a pie form. Very different and very good. For dinner, I got the seafood pasta and my son got the grilled chicken with mashed potatoes. Seafood pasta was amazing. Came with crab claws, little clams and fresh fish with fusilli in a cream sauce. Absolutely delicious. My son's grilled chicken was very tender and cooked to his likings. Unfortunately, no room for dessert. Bottom line, it's a must try! read more

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Our fish was cooked really well but the pasta had no flavor other than tomato. Also had a pretty bad margarita. Service was good and attentive. Vibes were okay but there's not really a view. read more

Mike Dianna's Grill Room - Seafood pasta - Seafood Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

Despite this restaurant, being tucked in next to a go cart place, it was actually really good and had great ambience inside They took her 12 person group with the reservation and I really enjoyed my meal. The staff was fantastic, and were very attentive. We would come back here in a heartbeat. Also, they have their menu labeled for gluten-free items which was really great for someone who is celiac. Bottom line, great restaurant. read more

We went as a family of 21! They were able to accommodate us at one long table. Make a reservation! The staff was very friendly and made a lot of good recommendations. We enjoyed our meal! read more

The service was amazing! Super friendly staff and the food was amazing. Drinks were great as well. Would recommend for a nicer night out. We got the MP pasta sirloin special and fries. Thanks for a great night! Marley was our server and she was fantastic :) read more

Mike Dianna's Grill Room - waiters - Seafood Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

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I went to Mike Dianna's for work and we were recommended this restaurant. The restaurant doesn't open until 5pm so it was a bit hectic and chaotic inside. The decor is...awful. There's barely any decor at all and I felt like I was going to go insane if I had to sit in that room of brown dividers and white diamond shaped drop ceiling panels for too long. The food came out pretty quickly but it wasn't colorful at all. It just looked unappetizing and I decided to skip the appetizers that my boss had gotten for the table. I ordered the "award winning" seafood chowder. It was good but it didn't blow me out of the water. My boss raved over the green beans but that was it out of an entire steak dinner. The whole table wasn't very impressed with their individual meals. Though my review is harsh, the reason why I gave two stars instead of one is because our waiter was beyond accommodating. I wish I knew his name but it was so loud in the restaurant. He was very quick, polite, and helpful. I honestly felt bad for him because he was running around in a very busy restaurant and it was nonstop. There was a waitress that kept coughing every time she passed by us and that kinda made me feel anxious. Overall, not a great experience at all and definitely not worth the high price. This restaurant gave me huge "Waiting..." (movie) vibes. read more

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We decided to check them out after reading great reviews and I'm glad we did. The restaurant was pretty busy but we were able to be seated right away since it was only 2 of us. It's a nice sized restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Our server was very friendly, attentive and very knowledgeable of the menu. She had all the tables in our area, but made sure our drinks were refreshed and our food was fresh and hot. The food was delicious and the drinks just right. If you find yourself in Corolla, find your way to this place, located at the back of the Timbuck II shopping plaza. read more

Mike Dianna's Grill Room - Best of Both Worlds (Shrimp Cake and Crab Cake) with black and white rice and green beans - Seafood Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

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Food was meh... not really worth $26 for a mediocre crab cake. Filet steak kabobs $19, wasn't great chewy filet, dry. Also got a wedge salad with chicken, which was very chewy. Service was pretty good. Live music out on the patio. read more

Mike Dianna's Grill Room - Crab Cake dinner $26 - Seafood Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

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We took a party of 12 to Mike Dianna's on July 5, 2024. Availability was the deciding factor. The atmosphere was one of palpable rush to turn tables. Our server was insensitive to the state of the table and interrupted and rushed entree orders. One of the orders was "lost", leaving my spouse without a plate. They apologized profusely and comped her meal, but it still took way longer than it should have to get a medium-rare strip steak replaced. The drinks were "meh". The GR Smash was bereft of bourbon and only hinted at the fruit flavoring. Warm bread was excellent, but olive oil/salt/pepper arrived way after the bread. The entrees were mostly pleasing, although it's unsatisfactory, at this price point, to have "steak with mashed potatoes and green beans" or "steak with rice and summer vegetables". No other choices, no separate sides, no family style - and that's $59 for that 12 oz New York Strip, friend. When the best thing you can say is "they had space for 12", then it's time to plan better and reserve earlier for next time. read more

My husband and I have been looking forward to eating here for the past several years but always were told how busy they were and you needed a reservation. We went there for lunch and walked right in without issue and sat immediately. The table was nasty and sticky. I ordered a bowl of She crab soup it was more like a cup of soup. The "bowl" wasn't even a half an inch deep. The soup was average nothing to be thrilled about and definitely not worth the $14 price tag. I should have gotten the $11 cup it would have been the same amount. I ordered a poolside drink and it was blue which in the ingredients it never said it had curaçao. It was sooo overly sweet it made me ill. It was like a bad truck stop dinner. Don't bother. read more

Mike Dianna's Grill Room - The She crab soup "bowl" - Seafood Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

I really wanted to like this place. Great location... good menu. But the food was super mediocre, the server clearly didn't want to be there and the dining room was as hot as it was outside. They took reservations though, so if you're dying to go out without a wait it's an option... just lower your expectations on the food. read more

Food, ambiance. Food is overpriced and not very good. Loud rock music playing while we were trying to talk and enjoy our pricey, mediocre dinner. The restaurant used to be good but not anymore. Very disappointed. read more

Had a large group and the waitress tried but was definitely stretched across too many tables. For a place that is a steakhouse the flavor profile and ability to cook to the desired temp was not aligned with the price. read more

We came here for brunch after going on a horse tour. They take reservations which is helpful during the high season. Our table was a little awkward since it was a two top with a seat added on the end. I love pickled things so I got the pickle plate as an appetizer. I really enjoyed the yellow pickles and the pickled strawberries were something different I had never tried before. I had the eggs Benedict with an added shrimp cake. Their shrimp cakes are amazing and I would order that again. Service was pretty good and overall a nice experience. read more

Mike Dianna's Grill Room - Pickle Plate - Seafood Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

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Food was great! I had the shrimp and grits. They were very good and cooked in a unique sauce. My daughter liked them as well. Pancakes were huge. Size of the plate big. Our group also had the big meaty breakfast sandwich which was amazing. Our server was just OK. She lacked attentiveness, but the tables around us had wait staff that was all over their tables so I think it was just our server that was off. Otherwise they would have got 5 stars instead of 4 here. read more

Spent a week here in Corolla and this was by far the best restaurant we went to! Dinner was absolutely amazing- we had the basket of fries and the soups- highly recommend! And you can't leave without trying the keylime pie- phenomenal! Our waiter, Matt was great- he recommended a few things and was right about everything. We will definitely return if ever in the area- this is a must stop! read more

Mike Dianna's Grill Room - Starter- basket of fries - Seafood Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

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We stumbled upon this place while on a family vacation. Most places in the area are closed due to current circumstances. We had a party of 14 people and arrived in between the breakfast and dinner hours but they graciously served us. The restaurant was very clean and the employees were outstanding. They provided top notch customer service throughout our visit. I ordered the chicken biscuit with hash browns and it was absolutely delicious. The chicken was fresh white meat and super juicy. It was cooked just right. The hash browns were also very tasty. My boyfriend ordered the landlovers omelette with hash browns and a biscuit. He really enjoyed it and ate every bite. Their biscuits are made fresh daily and are to die for! I can't say enough about our waitress. She was super friendly and helpful the entire time. I would definitely recommend checking this place out if you have the opportunity! read more

Mike Dianna's Grill Room - Chicken Biscuit - Seafood Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

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The overall vibe of the restaurant was elegant but then as we were seated the servers slapped brown paper over the crisp white linen table cloths like we were placed at the kids table at Thanksgiving. It was odd and definitely made the experience feel cheap. The food was extremely pricey, which would have been warranted had it been delicious, unfortunately our meals left us wanting more. Complimentary bread and oil was served at the start of our meal, which we later joked was the best thing we ate all dinner. We ordered the crab bisque and while the flavor was amazing there was little to no crab in the soup itself. I ordered the seafood pasta that was supposed to come tossed in a pesto sauce. My pasta looked like it has been tossed in milk and had chopped up basil throughout. There was a good amount of seafood in the pasta, but it had zero flavor and tasted overall awful. My parents ordered filets medium rare and weren't impressed with the quality or flavor. We ordered 3 drinks, 3 appetizers & 3 entrees and spent over $250 not including our tip. I will say this location had good customer service and our server was extremely knowledgeable and kind. My parents visited this restaurant often "back in the day" and unfortunately it did not live up to their memory of it. read more