Excellent meals and service the night we were there. Made pasta w butter for our kid, who isn't ready for their regular menu. This place looks very unassuming from the street, but the food is very high end. A nice blend of southern influence with more adventurous, complex flavors. The halibut dish was excellent, warm mushroom salad is not to be missed and the shrimp & sausage entree was also excellent. Wander back to the Backside bar for a nightcap. This is an outdoor bar that happens to be child friendly. There is a huge chalkboard to draw on, a couple of bag toss set ups and other outdoor games. They broadcast live concert footage, apparently usually Dead concerts and the like. read more

We are visiting from Chicago and we're lucky enough to stumble upon The Roadside Bar and Grille. The food is fantastic and there is an open kitchen. We ordered the Tuna, Pasta, pork chop, and Vegan Pad Thai to go and all of it was served in biodegradable packaging. The food itself was excellent and the staff was really friendly. We also loved the artwork and layout. We'll be coming back for the bar in the back and for more food! read more

While on our baby moon on Kitty Hawk we drove up to Corolla to visit friends. Needed to get something before we hit the road and headed north to DC so after much yelping we decided on Roadside. We were ecstatic about our choice. Big parking lot in the rear, and a very quaint rustic feel to the bar. I imagine this is a locals joint as much as tourists. Wife had the grilled ham cheese and apple sandwich and it was amazing. I had the burger, also very very good. I also had chowder I think which did not disappoint. Service was quick and friendly, and the food was great! Would come back again over and over. read more

Roadside Bar and Grill - Grilled ham cheese and apple and a bacon cheeseburger. Both excellent - Seafood Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Delicious food and very fun beach ambiance! We had a great family dinner here, arrived early to get a table. They have a nice drink menu as well. I had the ceasar salad and duck for dinner and thought he duck was tender and delicious. We had small kids with us and I wish they offered more than just buttered pasta for dinner for kids. read more

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The menu was skimpy with no kid's section. We were served pretzel bread as an appetizer that tasted kinda stale, and had a sweet butter. My mom has celiac and could really only get a Caesar salad, and wanted to spice it up to make it an actual suitable meal by asking for grilled chicken to be put in it. We were told that they did not have chicken, which seems strange because chicken is a staple option for most restaurants. Food was meh and my sister said that the crab cake tasted like how cat food smells. Whole thing was pretty average. read more

Place was highly recommended by a local and he was spot on! The pretzel bread and sweet butter was a nice start. We had the pimento cheese and tomato pie for apps, both were incredible! I had the salmon and shrimp with pepper jack grits and green beans and it was delish!!! My husband had the tuna and said that the Asian slaw was out of this world. The kids all were completely satisfied with their meals, pasta with butter for the little ones, shrimp Caesar salad for my pre-teen and my 9 year old loved the lobster! Great casual, relaxed atmosphere and can't wait to return in the future for the live entertainment in the evening! read more

Roadside Bar and Grill - Drinks & the menu! - Seafood Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Was just here. Had to leave after 20 mins. Stood in the awkward doorway for a few minutes before being acknowledged by anyone. Offered table and said menus would be brought over. None were brought over. Asked a server for a menu after a few minutes, said would be brought over. It was not. Went and got it ourselves and original person said they were backed up. Sat back down. Then was acknowledged that someone would be right over. He never came back but made a point to avoid us while helping others around us cause he was clearly overwhelmed. Look, I get it. It's offseason, and they're backed up. However, if you say you're going to do something, please just do it. read more

Food was fresh and very delicious. Very nice atmosphere. We had clam chowder, portobello burger, catfish sandwich and shrimp ceasar salad. read more

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It looks like there is a very different experience between lunch and dinner (from perusing the other reviews). Of course it was one of the few places open on Boxing Day so we didn't have a lot of choices. The dinner menu did have multiple vegan offerings which was appreciated. However - the food was not worth the price. The tuna steak was ok - not great and the rice was wild rice instead of the sushi rice that was described in the menu (and the rice was undercooked). The stuffed portobello mushrooms were not bad but didn't blow me away. Considering the $28.00 price - I would have expected better. Overall we paid over $75.00 for the two of us and while the food was not bad it was definitely not worth the price. read more

Not good for groups is correct! My party of 9 went for lunch here on a Tuesday mid-afternoon in late September. There were 2 waiters working and no hostess. Every time we tried to ask the waitress a question about seating, she either ignored us or said 'i'll be right with you.' Multiple people tried asking if we could just sit at the open stools on the deck. The one waiter told us we could split up in two booths and walked away. We saw downstairs that we could've put a few small tables together and sat together. We were tired of being ignored and left. The food did look good though! read more

Came in between lunch and dinner service so full menu was not available. We ended up just having drinks. Very rustic atmosphere but very friendly staff. Will have to check out when we can get food. They had a good drink menu and a lot of different bottled beers. 3 1/2 stars only because is a little more rustic than my taste. read more

Not bad. Our waiter Casey was really nice. Food was good with friendly service. Limited choices of food. Limited seating into the restaurant. We enjoyed our meal. Nothing to write home about however. read more

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First lunch experience here. I love it. Want to come back. We had shrimp n grits and open face tuna. Both were a twist on the usual. My tuna was on focaccia with a pesto twist. The shrimp n grits was also a variation on the norm. Large shrimp- onions tomatoes- delicious sauce. read more

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This is our third year at OBX and we have gone to the Roadside every year. I looks like we were going to miss it when our daughter reminded us. I was glad of it. Since it was our last day and leftovers were not something encouraged we order a side Caesar salad and (2) entrees. Wife and daughter shared the Seafood penne and I a Seafood Stew and boy it was quite delicious. Our waiter, Casey, was patient, accommodating and very good. The pretzel bred to start it off was just what us hungry beach goers needed. This was a stop while we are here we will go again! read more

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Love the bar in the back, it's such a great atmosphere! We had a great time, only problem was there was only 2 bartenders and a ton of people waiting for drinks. read more

Great lunch or dinner spot if you're in Duck, and really anywhere north of Pea Island. We found this spot after hanging out on the beach for the day and being told by some friends that Roadside was "the spot" and their recommendation didn't disappoint. Plenty of great options for healthy food that won't make you feel like a beached whale when you head back to the beach or pool. Service was great and the atmosphere is very laid back. We haven't been to the backside bar yet but assume it's probably a great spot for live music and a beer! read more

Shrimp and grits and burgers for lunch. Pair it with 2 beers and awesome service and it was a meal I would gladly have over and over again!

great lobster roll! friendly staff. Not alot of seating inside though, which on a hot day, is a big deal. read more

Roadside Bar and Grill - massive lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Employees are RUDE. Last year we came into town in the off season, went to Roadside to watch the movie Easy Rider that was playing outside. Owner I assume was trying to set up AV cords and he ended up wanting some help and we are well-versed in technology so offered our hands, helped the guy the best we could, then shortly after that, he went inside to do something and some AWFUL woman yelled at us literally yelled at us for helping him out, when he specifically asked us for aid. We work in service, bartending and serving, this is not appropriate behavior. Promptly left because the woman was crazy and had some relation to the business, not friendly whatsoever. After this, we tried again to like this place because we really wanted to; Go back and try to order drinks in the OFF SEASON, not busy at all, took at least 10 minutes just to place an order for a bourbon neat. That was the last chance. We won't ever go back. read more

This is our first time and after a long trek from PA- we'll, we were hungry! I had steam shrimp- simple dish but perfectly done . The mahi tacos were fresh, taste and the lime crema was perfect. Staff warm and friendly- we'll be back! read more

We are so happy came across this place to eat! Even without a kids menu they were super accommodating for kids! Food is was Amazing!! Staff was so kind!! read more

Roadside Bar and Grill - Seafood Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

When I came here we had the entire outdoor deck to ourselves and it was blessed! The place is very cute and the food that we had was VERY good. The prices of the entrees were pretty steep so we stuck to salads. I'm sure that the entrees are worth the price, though. I had the chicken salad which is a roadside salad with chicken salad as a topping and loved it. The chicken salad was creamy enough that it stuck together but dry enough that I didn't feel like I was eating pure sauce. I would definitely get this again. read more

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My wife and I had dinner at the Roadside Bar & Grill in Duck tonight. Service was friendly, the decor nicely nautical. My wife ordered the flounder special and I had the seafood stew. We share a half pound of steamed shrimp - these were some of the best we've had! The flounder dish was good, and I found the seafood stew to be silky and savory, if a tad on the salty side. Overall a really nice dinner. read more

I called in my take-out order at 5:20pm and was told it would be ready in 20 minutes. I arrived for pickup about 25 minutes later and was handed the bag by Brianna, who was very friendly (wearing a mask). Most people I saw in the restaurant had masks on, but not the 4 sitting at the bar. At home we reheated the seafood pasta, the seafood stew and the mashed potatoes. Everything was very good, including the fall salad. We will eat the second half of the pasta and stew tomorrow night. We we pleased with this experience and will very likely return to Roadside in a few weeks. read more

Best shrimp and grits ive ever had in my life. Unbelievable taste and freshness to them. Tasso ham gravy and huge shrimp. This place was so good. read more

I WOULD NEVER EVER RECOMMEND THIS PLACE. Me and my mother in-law came to the bar to listen to the band playing tonight. We were trying to find something on the menus to eat and asked the bartender Molly if there was a kid menu because I am pregnant and can't find anything on the menu that I can eat without getting sick. She was so rude and nasty to us our experience was ruined. On top of all that the owner was drunk and still drinking while trying to manage his bar and grill. He was beyond rude and was acting completely out of character for someone who owns and runs a business. Wouldn't never in a million years recommend this place at ALL. read more

Eat their Duck in Duck. We had the duck in Duck and it was fabulous. Duck was perfectly cooked and topped width a lovely berry sauce. It came with rice and squash, both ok, just not memorable. Also had the shrimp and grits. Shrimp cooked perfectly, sauce was very flavorful. Grits had an interesting texture. Also had a lovely salad read more

Spent 2 weeks in Duck and have to say, this was by far my favorite place to eat! I ordered the chicken salad which was absolutely delicious! The salad itself was very fresh and the chicken salad was very flavorful. Nice touch with the pistachios sprinkled around! The raspberry dressing on the side was just perfect - not too sweet and not too heavy. My SO ordered the shrimp and grits and loved them as well! The pricing was fair and the waitstaff was friendly and attentive without being "in your face." Friends of ours went earlier in the day and said the burger was the best they'd ever had. I highly recommend this place! Yelp lists this restaurant in Kitty Hawk but the address is actually in Duck, NC. read more

Roadside Bar and Grill - Seafood Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Blink and you'll miss it, but you'll be missing out. This place is family and doggy friendly (only outside). A fun-vibe outside bar with live band and casual seating while you wait for your table or to hang out. Kid games for fun entertainment. Booths and tables inside make a great casual family setting. Very friendly wait staff and great service. No reservations and the place gets packed. Definitely worth the wait. Huge beer selection. Must haves: rib eye steak, clam chowder soup and tomato pie. You really can't go wrong with anything in the menu though. Great selection of fresh made salads. Reasonably priced menu. read more

Nice little place with a small dining area. Food was fantastic and their pretzel bread and butter was awesome. Had to wait 30 minutes at prime dinner time, but that was not bad compared to other places with over 2 hours wait. Our party had the paella, ribeye, crab cake, pork chop and lobster Mac. Everyone loved their food and service was quick and friendly. Will go back when we return to obx. read more

Bartender was great! had dinner and drinks at the 4 seat bar which I think is classified as a dive but don't think the food is even close to dive bar food. Super fresh and tasty steam pot as an appetizer and then some great entrees before going out back for live music and outdoor drinks! read more

I was blown away! Quirky place on the outside but the food was top notch. We had a large group and split into an inside group and one group outside to do the all you can eat taco bar. The inside crew had scallops which everyone raves about. A cobia special that was also excellent and the warm mushroom salad and tomato pie as appetizers. Everything was just wonderful. Our server was super laid back to our decreasing party size but was also very attentive too. My one and only complaint was the flies that were inside. Not too bad but would have been better without them. read more

Really enjoy this place! Good eats, but what a lousy business model. Daughter of the owner is very unwelcoming. Made us feel like we were intruding on her time. Life is too short, youngin' be HAPPY. Despite her attitude, we'll be back, cuz it's part of our OBX experience. read more

This place has a nice environment but that's about the only thing that is good about this restaurant. First of all their menu is very small, secondly a certain dish I'd advise to stay away from. DO NOT GET THE PAELLA UNLESS YOU LIKE BLAND FLAVORLESS FOOD FOR $38. Out of a group of 14, 6 people ordered this and no one at the table liked it in addition to that it is $38 and you get probably 3 clams and 3 shrimp. Although this place had horrible overpriced food, the service was awesome. She had a great knowledge of the menu and helped us out with a smile. Having great servers saved the experience overall and me nor anyone else in the group will be returning here EVER. read more

Great dive bar scene. Don't let the appearance fool you. Food is amazing. Try the Fish Tacos, you won't be disappointed. Great craft beer selection, and cocktail list. Indoor and outdoor dining available. Live music at night too. read more

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Had the best tuna I have ever had! So delicious! Cooked perfectly! We also had the chicken dinner which was also delicious!

The crab soup was the best. Great service. I had the special that was a scallop salad and it was yummy. Will come again read more

Roadside Bar and Grill - Seafood Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Did NOT expect to enjoy my meal as much as I did. I was pleasantly surprised! We got a pound of shrimp as our appetizer. Delicious. I got the ribeye and my hubs got the tuna. We shared. OMG. So good. So. Freaking. Good. It was literally the best meal we had this whole week on vacation! read more

Only went to the bar didn't get food but loved the atmosphere here. They have a stage with live bands and sand in front. The crowd got into it and everyone was dancing. It was so fun. Drinks were good and they have a decent selection of beers and fun cocktails. read more

This place has been around for decades and the menu hasn't changed- for good reason- year after year this place serves consistently fresh and delicious food. I have always gone for lunch and this cozy gourmet kitchen serves up outstanding soups, salads, and sandwiches. For a number of years I ALWAYS got the clam chowder and roadside salad. Today, I got the turkey and Brie and I was not disappointed. Their sweet tea is wonderful too. Great for casual off-the-beach meal or as a date destination, this restaurant is a required stop for any Duck vacation. read more