Wonderful dining experience with outstanding food, reasonable prices and excellent service. Great…read moreenvironment with open kitchen you can see. Had TOP NOTCH shrimp and grits for $18 they were to die for. Wife got ny steak which was good but should have tried the flounder. Highly recommend

My family and friends have been enjoying Ocean Blvd. for almost two decades now. The food and wait…read morestaff are usually excellent, but the host staff over the last few years has grown arrogant and unfriendly. Something in which I'm embarrassed for them. Trying to book a special reservation for your family? It's a huge pain for them. And they will make it known when you call and when you arrive. It's all good if you can get past the gatekeepers, I guess.

My wife and I went for dinner after a long hot day on Roanoke Island…read more Both ordered Caesar salad, one with added crab cake and the other with Coconut Shrimp. The service was excellent making us feel at home. The salad itself was very good; dressed just right and lots of shredded parm cheese. The extras were spectacular. Crab cake full of crab and spiced just right. The coconut shrimp actually tasted like coconut, with the shrimp fried perfectly, tender and juicy. All future coconut shrimp will be judged from this excellent example.

A hidden gem in Kitty Hawk! The Rundown Cafe has been a…read moreKitty Hawk staple for years, but their recent renovations have really brought it to life with a fresh, updated coastal charm. Located right across the street from the Hilton Garden Inn, it's an absolute gem. Whether you want to sit in the climate-controlled inside or head to the upper deck to enjoy the weather with your dog, they've got you covered! The Service: Top-notch. Katie gave us a warm welcome, and Lisa took amazing, attentive care of us. The Food: Outstanding! We loved the Shrimp Dinner, Coconut Shrimp, classic Fish and Chips, and the phenomenal Soft Shell Crab Tacos. Don't skip the Oreo cheesecake for dessert! It's a shame we only found it on our last day of vacation, but it will be our very first stop next time we're in the Outer Banks. Highly recommend!

My friend and I sat outside for dinner because we felt like inside was too loud. The weather was…read moreperfect to sit in the patio area. We came here on a Friday night. Reservations highly recommended as it did seem super busy. We got the filet mignon and the glazed salmon. Both were delicious entries.

We stopped in for an early dinner. There were no other dinner reservations so we were lucky to get…read moreone. We started with drinks and apps. The drink I ordered was actually gross. But redeemed with a margarita. All the food we ordered was really good however. I was impressed with how many gluten free options there were and our server was very knowledgeable. My least favorite thing was the paper straws. They're not gluten free and they're gross! I'm not sure the bar realizes this. The view here you can't beat as well :)

We were seated after just a 10 minute wait for a party of 5. We ate outside. Our waiter was very…read moreattentive and friendly. I'd like to add that the other waitresses and waiters running around were also helpful and great with their tables from what I overheard. The outside and inside decor is very fun and clean looking. The most important though is that our food was fantastic! We tried the mussels, crab legs, and the clams as far as steamed seafood goes. We also had the seafood salad (very very good) and the sweet potato fries. I'd 100% recommend this place and can't wait to go back. Steamers is run like a well oiled machine!

Fantastic seafood place with a classy feel. We had a party of 6 on a Friday in April during…read moreoff-season. I imagine lines are crazy during season, but I can't say for sure. Dining extends to 2nd floor, which is where we sat. Nice menu with higher-end choices. The menu says no subs, but some of the entrees come with accouterments for advanced palettes, so I would ask about substitutions (squid ink pasta w/rockfish , for example). The Fish & Chips were among the best I've ever had. I'm very picky about slaw, and this was perfect. More pickly than sweet. We did see young children in a party, but I would not say this is a great family-friendly option.

Great food and accommodating for our large group, especially on a Friday night at prime time! Todd…read morewas an awesome server, took great care of us and went above and beyond to make us feel welcome! Sounds like lots of fun activities during the week, wish we would have come sooner in the week to enjoy the trivia, exc.

Todd was a great server for us i've been to duck for years and always been to this spot always…read moregreat service and food also nice view

For the first time ever, we had some disappointments at Black Pelican. We have lunch or dinner…read moreduring most of our twice-per-year visits to the area. It has always been good, and we definitely won't let this deter us from returning. Ms T had her usual Shrimp basket lunch. The issue was that the shrimp were not cooked through. They were still translucent. We totally understand not wanting to overcook shrimp, but these were not quite done. On the bright side she commented on how good the slaw was. I have been on a kick to try barbecue at restaurants that are not barbecue joints per se, to see if I can find some hidden gems. For example, both Sam & Omie's and Wanchese Marina serve a good barbecue sandwich. Black Pelican, at least on this day, does not. I must say, the serving was huge. This was more than enough for two meals for me. The barbecue was dry and not well flavored. The texture and flavor was more like dried out beef that has been over-roasted. This is not something I would order again here. All that being said, I am leaving the rating for Black Pelican as it is because we have always had good meals here. I accept that it can't be 100% perfect every time and sooner or later we will run into something that is less than stellar. We will continue to return. I just know this not where I will have barbecue and we are sure the shrimp thing was just a one timer.

Originally the Kittyhawk life-saving station, at one point it was a Western Union station from…read morewhich the Wright Brothers sent their initial telegram of powered flight. This was one of the few places that when we called around, didn't have a crazy long wait time so we ended up going here for dinner. The risotto was really good! The flavors were excellent and the seafood tasty. The portions were decent and I can see why it's one of their best selling dishes. I would totally get this again. The woodfired pizza was good but nothing to rave about. I got the Aloha one with pineapples, chicken, scallions and a white sauce. We got the bruschetta as an appetizer and that was really good - it also came out pretty fast. The rest of the food took a while to come out. The service was also not very fast. I might recommend this place from an ambience and historical perspective and maybe the food, but definitely not the service.

We originally went to another restaurant to find out they were closed on Tuesdays, figured we would…read morecome here for the first time. Omg... this did not disappoint. First, the value for what you get on the seafood platter compared to the price, so worth it. Popcorn shrimp was excellent, they definitely bread it in house. Seafood Virginia was spectacular. Crab cakes were crispy, everything that was fried had a thin coating, which my family and I prefer. The pan-seared seafood platter was also delicious! The service was quick and nice. The restaurant is not huge but we got in with a family of 5 within 15 minutes during happy hour. A must try in the OBX!!

Stopped in for lunch and was greeted by an unfriendly, somewhat nasty attitude hostess. Service…read moredidn't get much better at the table. Our party of 6 split up to avoid having to wait 45 minutes for a single table to sit us all. We were a party of 4 and another table of 2. We had different waitress and the one table was almost finished their meal before the other table was served even though we sat down at the same time. I was informed the scallops were chewy due to being over cooked and the soft shell crab was fishy tasty like they were not fresh and they cut a small one into two not coming close to filling the taco shell. The peel your own shrimp were also over cooked making it difficult to get the shell off. I will however say the clam chowder was delicious, the she crab soup was a little too rich for me to finish my bowl but was very tasty. The blackened tuna bites were amazing. However despite my meal being good the over consensus was not good.

House was perfect for a week of fun in the sun. Bedrooms all have bathrooms which is super…read moreconvenient. Loved the views from the many decks, ate lunch on the deck and enjoyed the ocean views. And many days after the beach we ended up in the pool/bar area for further relaxation and fun. Also have to mention the hot tub and fire pit area were appreciated by all! We rented bikes and explored the nearby bike path and rode to Duck for shopping. Great trip! We hope to come back again soon!

Excellent! Everything was good, drinks, food, service. The OBX Mixed Grill, delicious, the Blue Moo…read morewas prepared beautifully. But the winner were the beignets for dessert. I'd come back just for the beignets. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

I don't know where the bad experiences are coming from -- after a week here this is easily my top…read more2, if not top place we've been. It was a pretty slow Wednesday evening, called and made reservation. Walked in, greated very pleasantly and seated. It did take a minute to get our order in, but that seemed to be because 3 tables closed at once. But excellent service otherwise. The food was AMAZING. Tuna Nachos: bright, flavorful, great mix of heat and sweet. We were brought two by accident which we were glad they did because one might have been enough but two was perfect. A little pricy given that fact, FYI. But a great app. Kids Mac-n-cheese: Amazing. I missed a pic of the cheese-pull, but it was basically every bite. Smooth and creamy white cheeses. You could tell they small-batch it. Kids pasta: my picky eater is begging to go back for more. Shrimp/Grits: My wife raved over her dish and we've had them all over the south. She said the warm spinach was excellent too. Chef's grill: Mostly chef's choice and I was quietly whispering, "please don't let it be zuccini and squash, please....". Let me tell you those were some of the best prepared zucs and squash every. Incredibly flavorful, taste of the grill, and perfectly soft and crunchy. I could have gorged myself on the wild rice, also crazy rich/deep flavors and perfectly cooked wiht just a little crunch that is supposed to be there instead of the gloop of rice most places give you. Cracy that I'm talking so much about the accompaniments. lol. Well the beef bites were really good, especially with the peruvian sauce. I would have liked them just a little more rare but they were mostly medium/medium well. Shrimp, also exceptional with great seasoning, perfect doneness and paired well with the peru sauce. Two tiny things in the grand scheme: -More Peruvian sauce on the side. LOL was about 2 tsp too little when I got to the end. -More knowledge about the beer choices. Since we're tourist, we don't know much about the differences of some and the staff didn't either. Small nitpick as I know it's the start of the season. Wes - you had a great team working 5/28 at 7:30pm. Theymade customer's for life out of this family anytime we visit.

Due to a series of unfortunate events, we ended up having to cancel our existing rental and quickly…read moremove to a hotel. The staff was nice enough to accommodate us, even though things were starting to book up and even gave us some breakfast vouchers as an empathetic "we understand what you're going through". The room was great and even the "no ocean view" gave us a very nice partial ocean view which we enjoyed. The hotel is a great location and central too many things you'll need for a family visiting. Definitely check out the wonderful coffee shop across the street from the gas station. One note for hotel staff, which I already provided feedback on, is that the staff attending to you during breakfast are very hit or miss. For example, when I asked for hot black tea, I was told they only had herbal tea. However, I know, for a fact, they had black tea as I saw others drinking it, and it was available in the rooms. Unfortunately they couldn't seem to find any, and I was given Lipton black tea instead, which was a disappointment for the amount of money we were paying to stay there the time it took for staff to wait on us was a Billy slow and each time we ordered the food that was delivered was either incorrect, cold or the waitress seemed utterly confused at what we were ordering or what we were asking for. I'm not sure she spoke more than a few words of English to be perfectly honest, and while I normally do not complain about such things, it greatly inhibited our ability to kick off the morning on a good note. Despite the restaurant, however, everything about the hotel and the front desk, staff, and the location were fantastic, and I would highly recommend.

We spent two nights at the Hilton Garden Inn, and we discovered a real gem on the Outer Banks!…read more This comfortable beach hotel is like a little resort with indoor and outdoor pools, beachfront location, a restaurant that serves all three meals in season and breakfast and dinner off season, plus has a full bar. Most rooms have either a side or front view a view of the ocean and balconies. The hotel is clean and looks to be recently renovated. The beds are comfortable, and the rooms are quiet. The location is ideal in that you can easily drive up to Duck for its cute shops and restaurants or down to Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head for more restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. Parking is free. You just need to place a hang tag on your rear view mirror to show you are a guest at the hotel.