Simply Southern Kitchen

Give the chicken nuggie chef a James Beard award! My almost three year old has survived months on…read moreair and good vibes, but decided these nuggets were worth breaking his fast for. High praise! We also had adult food. It was excellent: pork, brisket, chicken, beans, and fried okra. I'm very picky about brisket and this one passed the test. Great experience all around!

The best fried chicken I've had in a long time. Really good…read more Unfortunately, the brisket was incredibly dry and lacked flavor. They forgot my ribs in my takeout order but were quick to refund that part of the meal when I called them. Mac and cheese / slaw were good. Hushpuppies were ehh. Price wasn't bad at all.

Dining hall

Fried chicken, Baked Beans, and Collards

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Steamers Restaurant & Catering

4.4(728 reviews)

5.9 mi

•$$$

Locally owned & operated

31 years in business

Came in late on a Tuesday evening with family, usually service has a habit of lacking towards the…read moreend of dinner, but Viola! our server Lucas arrives. My family can be a lot but he handle us gracefully , eloquently explained all specials and was very with dealing my indecisive father, who can be a handful to say the least. Would also like to add how attentive the bartender Ashley was, going out of her way to come to our table to ensure our drinks were perfectly prepared and presented. We'll be back.

Fabulous waitress upstairs with an ocean view made the evening very enjoyable…read more They had beef tips and grits on the menu. Due to a shrimp allergy,I usually have to ignore any grit listing. Steamers creative chef made this mouth watering recipe perfectly! My husband loved his traditional lightly breaded and oiled shrimp basket. Steamers is a great choice with multiple bars to grab a drink. No reservations taken in the summer months so go early.

SoSho Crush

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The Cookshak Fried Chicken

4.5(63 reviews)

5.5 mi

Chicken was perfectly cooked. Very juicy, you can tell it is well brined. The vibe/experience is…read morenot what you come here for. If you want excellent fried chicken, maybe one of the best fried chicken sandwiches ever, then come here.

You have 2 choices: chicken or pulled pork sandwich and sides. This is strictly carry out. There…read moreare a few picnic tables but mostly to go. You order at the window, 5, 10 or 15 piece tenders or a whole or half a chicken. They have Mac & cheese(delicious), slaw. The chicken pieces are large. It was moist and delicious. They have several sauces. Service is about 15 mins total. No Ambiance it's take out.

One bird combo

Summer 2025 Menu

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Coastal Cravings

4.0(969 reviews)

5.5 mi

Last minute we decided to try this place instead of a fancier place on the water because reviews…read morewere way better. Boy did it not disappoint! Service and food were phenomenal. We started with cocktails which were amazing and the coconut shrimp. Some of the best we've had. For entrees I did the crab cakes which again were amazing and my husband did a chicken dish. The ambience left something to be desired because on vacay every day is date night for us. BUT that was the only downside and it was still great. Will definitely be back without hesitation. They definitely have gotten this right!

Right off the main road that goes through Duck, right behind a gas station and next to a beer…read moregarden, with ample parking, which includes the summer in Duck is a must! I had the hush puppies and a Caprese salad as I wasn't too hungry. The puppies were excellent and the salad was OK... maybe could use a little better mozzarella cheese? There's a large outside eating area, almost as big as the inside of the restaurant itself. Decent menu with multiple good old American faves and a good selection of salads. The breakfast menu also looks amazing. Good service and reasonable prices.

Broiled seafood platter

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Fried green tomatoes!

Southern Shores Pizza & Deli

Fast. Cheap. $4.30 for a slice of sausage pizza with extra sausage. The sauce was fantastic…read more If you are headed to the escape room this is a nice place to pre or post visit. Technically my son gave it a 7.5 out of 10 but he loved the price and said the sausage was especially good. I think the extra sausage for $0.50 is the way to go

After seeing a few Instagram posts about this place, it was on my list to try during our time at…read moreKitty Hawk! And this place didn't disappoint at all! We ordered a large, hand tossed pizza and it was delicious! The toppings were plentiful and tasty. The pizza was hot and fresh. The dough was soft and delicious. Truly no complaints with the hand tossed pizza but a recommendation to order it well done so the pizza has a a bit more structure to support the toppings. (It was OK for us because we knew we wanted to have leftovers for lunch at beach.) Highly recommend!

Dining Room

Newly Refreshed Lobby and Order Counter

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Organic Tea and Lemonades From Tractor Beverages as well as a Merch area

Carawan Seafood

4.6(89 reviews)

5.5 mi

Bob and his staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Shop is clean and seafood is fresh. We are…read morestaying down island, but have made 3 trips here so far to make some amazing shore meals. While there - pick up a locally made pie as well. Whatever you do, however, make sure this family owned shop is on your list. Open year round!

You can buy pounds of steamed shrimp with old base seasoning to bring home and they are yummy!…read more Staff are friendly and easy-going and it's easy access coming into OBX

Charbroiled oysters

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NC Coast Grill & Bar

4.1(492 reviews)

5.3 mi

We had a lovely (breezy with passed storms) table on the deck, for sunset…read more Got the Chef's Board for 2x. Everything fish was AMAZING, and the two meats were good. Included dessert was OMG good. $170 + tip, but worth it. Our server Jacob was great, and the live music solo guitar/singer was incredible, for hours. Great date!

My daughter has eaten here before and recommended it, so after a little shopping we stopped in for…read morelunch. I wasn't too hungry so got the seared tuna appetizer while my husband and daughter shared the oysters as an appetizer. Fish and chips for my daughter and fish tacos for my husband. For drinks I got a spicy margarita but it was really sweet. My husband got a beer and my daughter got a Moscow mule. Overall it was a nice lunch. We sat by the kitchen pass and saw some nice dishes coming out.

Sitting outside

Delicious tuna appetizer

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Patio view

Treehouse Coffee

4.1(428 reviews)

5.4 mi

stumbled apon this place when looking for a little brunch and i'm so glad we did. you order before…read moreyou sit, and they bring your plate to you, rather than being served, similar to a coffee shop. space is limited especially in the rainier months, but the food was amazing, and the service was super fast too!

Very cute but disorganized like system. We went on a Saturday morning and the line was out the…read moredoor. I saw at least 4-5 people go in the other door and jump in line to order. We wanted to try breakfast here but there weren't any gluten free options. The coffee was pretty good and there is a bunch of nice tables outside to hangout.

Inside coffee bar

Chicken apple Brie biscuit

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Duck Donuts

4.5(673 reviews)

5.4 mi

These were the freshest donuts hands down. Watched them make them and also add the toppings…read more Service was very fast and the outside area was pleasant and weather was wonderful.,

Ok unless anyone has any allergens or dietary restrictions. Not a place to go if you're celiac or…read moregluten-free or vegan. Not everyone in our group could get a doughnut Honestly, I have gone to tiny coffee shops that had more gluten-free options Still, I suppose it's a thing to do when you're walking your boardwalk they have one of these in my hometown, so everybody was curious The people working the cash register were pretty nice

Accoutrements

Peanut Butter Fluff and Blueberry Pancake donuts

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Fishbones Raw Bar And Restaurant

3.3(328 reviews)

5.4 mi

Food was good -- fried grouper sandwich had huge piece of fish and burger with Gouda was good but…read moresmall, highly recommend side of mac n cheese it was so creamy & delicious. Service was good while we sat outside with our dog. Some items can be pricey but overall good experience and will be back again! Great quick spot if you're looking to shop or walk around town before or after

Pass Pass Pass....... There is something better out there…read morefor you. The coleslaw was awful! My husband loves coleslaw and he couldn't eat it. The fish burrito was not good I asked if I could get a crab cake on the side, but I asked the waitress how much it would be. She never told me, just brought it to the table. $18!!!! For one crab cake. Surcharge to use a credit card. I do not recommend this restaurant during your OBX vacation. Much better places.

Blackened tuna.

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Pat T.

10 years ago

The best fried chicken sandwich on the face of the Earth! Get it with bacon and provolone. Service was super fast, staff pleasant, decor interesting. This will be a regular stop for us on the way in and out of the outer banks. I have never written a review before, but this place is so good I felt I needed to. read more

First Name L.

9 years ago

was there 2 different days (1 lunch, 1 breakfast) - 2 different staffs - both excellent - wish they were closer to me so I could eat there more often - this place has excellent, staff, service, and food - just go there and be happy - food is better and looks better than in the pics read more

Winston H.

116

10 years ago

Great food and the price is right. It is time to have a good value restaurant nearby, yes like every other place in America. In Powell's point and make sure to get one of their homemade desserts too. Worth the drive 4 miles over the bridge. read more

Terry B.

2 months ago

Fresh excellent breakfast, melt in your mouth biscuits and gravy. Homestyle feel like at a family gathering. Service is warm and friendly-remembering everyone has long, tiring days. Thumbs up. Friday Prime Rib is top shelf. read more

K A.

3 years ago

Wonderful little place to eat while in OBX! Delicious fried chicken, excellent hush puppies and cornbread. The employees are exceptionally kind and helpful. Adorable atmosphere. read more

Jo G.

11 years ago

Best fried oysters we ever had! One person ordered a bbq plater and said that it was fabulous. We will definitely come back. Great food and prices and friendly service. read more

Beverly M.

8 years ago

This was the best little restaurant, very clean, food was great. Best burger I have had in a while and the best fries. Waitress was very friendly and helpful. read more

Carol F.

8 years ago

Excellent, excellent, excellent. Everything on their menu is delicious and very generous portion sizes. Excellent service too. Eat there often. read more

Nicole D.

9 years ago

Great food and service. I had their special, brisket sandwich. Best I have had I a long time. But it is only a special not regular menu.

Sue M.

9 years ago

One of our go to places for nice good food with great prices. The shrimp is my mom's fave, flounder is mine and it's always good.

Tina C.

6 years ago

The food was amazing. We ordered over the phone for a pick up and the food was ready when we got there. We could go back again!!

Tristan F.

3 years ago

the sweet tea is the best sweet tea that I had in a long time as well, the pancakes were were the best.

Ju Ju J.

107

8 years ago

We stopped for our first time at this restaurant craving southern food. Absolutely the best!!!

David S.

9 years ago

Great simple southern food!!! Great customer service... nothing fancy, just everything good!!

Andy M.

4 years ago

Food was good prices were good. The wait staff was friendly. We were happy with everything

Lisa M.

8 years ago

Excellent food and southern hospitality. We will definitely visit here again! Thank you.

Usa J.

131

5 years ago

Great food and fairly inexpensive. Would recommend it.

Peggy M.

11 years ago

Great food and service. I would recommend this place!

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