* SO good, we came back a 2nd day! Quick lunch on a rainy…read moreday. We still sat outside, protected by the rain. I the She-Crab Soup (think New England clam chowder, but with crab not clams). Hearty, creamy, warm and tasty. I also had the Combo Po'boy sub (clams and shrimp, lightly deep fried). Excellent. Da Missus had grilled shrimp skewers. Fantastic. Served fresh and fast. Lovely view of the stormy Sound (inner ocean).

I'm not sure if they were having an off day or if it was just lunch and something was missing. We…read morewere just trying to enjoy some shrimp on our vacation. The server seemed new and she tried her best. I did find eight shells in my cornbread, and I tried to chew through it, but it just wasn't happening for me. The salads were fresh and I appreciate that though.

When we come to the Outer Banks we do look for grilled or lightly blackened seafood...but a couple…read moreof days ago I was looking for good ole-fashioned clam strip basket. Hard to find in Richmond so if I have a chance to get them, I jump at the chance. The special of the day was a flounder basket. I was able to substitute clam strips for other items, and the basket included a nicely sized piece of flounder (fish of the day), heaping helping of clam strips, fries, hush puppies, and slaw. "Beer of the Day" was $2.00! Wife got the cheesesteak sub with fries. All food--as they tell you when you walk in is fried--is fried. Totally OK with that and it was very, very tasty. Friendly staff, items mostly homemade, clean restaurant, a clear view of an honest-to-goodness working dock. Exactly what we were looking for for our last night in Manteo area. If you have not been to the Marina and Grill...please get there for a fun, tasty, almost entirely homemade meal at very reasonable prices, rubbing elbows with locals and people coming off of the fishing day, just adds to the charm to this slightly off the beaten path gem.

I had been craving shrimp since I moved to OBX back in April. We were on our way home from…read morealligator refuge and decided to take a trip into wanchese to eat. Found this spot in Yelp and said why not. I ordered the fried shrimp basket, hubby ordered the fried grouper and we loved our selections. My husband isn't a fan of shrimp but he tried it and loved it. The girls that working were super friendly. We got there just in time for lunch rush. Loved looking out to the harbor. We will be back and I'll give a follow up review.

The Pavilion at Magnolia Market in Manteo is a delightful open-air venue that blends small-town…read morecharm with a vibrant community spirit. It was a relaxed spot to sit for a bit and also to browse the the lush garden boutique Bough & Vine. There is a weekly summer market where artisans showcase handmade goods, making it a favorite stop for visitors seeking authentic, locally made treasures. Lots to see here and nearby, plus there's easy free parking all around. [Review 811 of 2025 - 4243 in North Carolina - 24371 overall]

Chef Tony is a total pro. He is highly sought after. Stay at least 6 months ahead of your date…read morewith him. Talk to him for 2 minutes and you'll know why he is great to work with. Awesome guy.

Chef Tony catered for our small wedding celebration. Him and his colleague provided some of the…read morebest dishes I have ever had. We had plenty of leftovers which was great as we got to experience the great good again over the following days. 10/10 would recommend hiring for your event!

Super clean and right on the beach with its own gazebo. They have a great outdoor shower so you…read moredon't bring all the sand into your room. Pool is open until 10. Best is the location, right on the ocean! Can't get better than that! Each room has a refrigerator, electric stove, coffee maker and ironing board and iron. I'd def come back and stay here and so should you!! Hands down a great stay!

Stayed here for a week; beginning of September 2026. Great…read morelocation. Right across the street from the Kill Devil Grill. And also, right down the street from Cook Out (which I love), a Brewery, and a short walk away from a Pizza and Ice Cream Place. The Oceanfront Gazebo was really nice, the beach wasn't crowded, and the pool was also nice! I appreciate the updates they have done to the place overall. My BF who loves free hotel breakfast, was disappointed that their breakfast spread didn't including hot foods like; eggs and bacon or sausage. The closest thing they had was a prepackaged breakfast sandwich you heat up in the microwave, which in his words "isn't the same". However, they did also have a waffle maker. Sidenote: I do wish there was a vending machine in the four seasons building. Complaints/Suggestions: The shower in our room only had a fixed glass wall, that only covered half of the entrance to the shower. (No tub) Which, I mean it's not my house, not my flooring lol but that caused a lot of water to splash out and get into the main bathroom floor. Which is just a poor design choice by someone; in my opinion they need something to completely block the water from getting out while you shower. Next, our balcony light didn't really work. Just flickered a lot. In addition to lighting issues and it only really happened 1 or 2 nights during our stay. But the main room light & fan is controlled by a remote thing attached to the wall. After turning off the light one night, while lying in bed, it turned itself back on. Then would flicker or like turn on and off a few times in a row. Not a big deal, but annoying lol This went on for about 5 to 10 minutes before we turned off the 'main switch' on the remote and that main switch turns off the light and the fan. Lastly, I do think the hotel was pretty clean and our room was clean. However, our last night we did see a roach on the ceiling. We ended up losing track of it while trying to get it outside. But then during a 2am bathroom break my BF saw either the same one or a different one on the bathroom floor. Again, we didn't see any all week, just the last night soooo Idk how to judge that. The roach brings me to 3 stars but without it, it would be 4 stars.

Attended a wedding here for a dear friend. Beautiful houses with under house parking. Pool and bar…read morearea was delightful. Hot tub was a nice touch! The one recommendation I will make is that the houses need mirrors in the guest rooms. That was a huge issue for the wedding party, family members and friends staying in the houses. We ended up buying some for our stay since the only mirrors were in the small bathrooms. Also, there isn't any area for guests to park and most surrounding areas are 'Tow Zones'. We found spots but they were 2 blocks from the house which was inconvenient. This is a wonderful location for large families, perhaps reunions, or just a vacation.

Service, quality and presentation were all very poor…read more We wanted a couple of meals prepared for our group of 10 renting a beach house together last summer. Mike agreed to deliver the food weeks before. Then at last minute, as we were finishing up a 10-hour drive with little kids in the car, Mike called and asked us to pick up the food. We were exhausted. Traffic was really bad. We didn't know the area, and it would be inconvenient, defeating the purpose. We said no. He complained, and then charged us an EXTRA $100 after he had already agreed to deliver the food. Whaaaaat??? I wasn't going to post this review until my wife received an invoice 2 weeks ago for the $100 delivery charge that he invented after the fact. No, we will not pay it Mike. Presentation was terrible. Not what you expect from a caterer. The BBQ didn't look fresh. See pictures. Taste was bland. Nobody ate it. Dessert looked and tasted like it was from a Duncan Hines box. We asked for some ham and turkey sandwiches. He gave us one slice of cheese and one slice of cold meat on each sandwich, so ratio of bread to meat was off. Bread didn't taste fresh. Fixings were all jarred from grocery store. Pretty sure he bought everything in a grocery store and put it in foil tins, but charged catering prices. Save yourself a ton of money and frustration and order delivery from a local restaurant or go to grocery store yourself for this level of quality.

From start to finish, working with Mike was a pleasure. My family and I hired Mike to create our…read moreThanksgiving meal this year. When I told Mike that there would be 16 people, he didn't even bat an eye. He was able to create a traditional Thanksgiving meal that everyone (even the 6 kids) LOVED! I was able to e-mail Mike a menu and from there he took over. He took care of all the shopping as well. He was on time with his delivery and even threw in a few extra things! The meal was outstanding. My family and I spent the majority of the dinner talking about how delicious every item was and we were each saying what our favorite thing was. (As a side note, the stuffing was the best I have ever had!). All of my interactions with Mike were very professional and his response time in getting back in touch with me was quick. I would recommend Mike to anyone and look forward to working with him in the future.

Nice way to spend an afternoon…read more After beach, sand, sun, beach, sand, sun, it was a nice break to do something different. Our neighbors at the house we rented suggested dolphin watching and recommended Capt. Stuart Wescott and his tour. Wasn't too happy that I had to travel down to Manteo (car travel in the Outer Banks can be murder - worst than the GW bridge in rush hour). Luckily, it wasn't as bad as I had feared. The quaint little town of Manteo was an added bonus. Nice seaport-esque village with nice quaint little stores. As for the cruise itself, you actually sail with Capt Wescott. He was very nice and knowledgeable. Told silly jokes to keep the voyage light hearted. Sold drinks at a very reasonable price. The bathroom was also very convenient and clean. Strangely, this seems to be a selling point compared to their competitors. Saw many dolphins. Very docile and peaceful. Don't expect any flips or spins or twists. This isn't a SeaWorld show. The captain was very patient. Kept us out there a while until everyone had their fill of watching dolphins swim. After the initial excitement of finding and seeing the dolphins, there's only so much more you can watch, at least for me. On the downside, it is a touch expensive for a ferry ride but comparable to everyone else. Overall, a nice alternative If you need a break from the beach to let the sunburn recover.

My family and I have enjoyed this particular company for several years now. We always see dolphins…read more The Captain is very knowledgable and entertaining. The boat is spacious, clean and shaded. I highly recommend Outer Banks Cruises A.K.A. Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tour.