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    SmacNally's

    4.0 (293 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Burgers
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    SMACNALLY'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Tony R.

    Nice beer wine and food bar right on marina. Service was excellent. Just did appetizers of calamari rings. ( slightly chewy) a crab cake( very good and peel and eat shrimp. I know most places don't devein but these had large poop trails and wife couldn't eat them. They did right and exchanged for a deep fried shrimp basket. ( very good tasting and a good amount. It happened to be not blustery windy out do it was a pleasant experience sitting on outdoor patio.

    Crystal J.

    Fun spot here!! We so enjoyed our food! My favorite was the fried blue fish!!! Service was a bit hectic as it was very busy!

    Chris L.

    We had an amazing time sitting at the bar and chatting with the locals!! Claire was the bartender and was friendly and very helpful. The food and drink were both amazing. I tried 2 of the mimosa bar flavors, cranberry and then Passion Fruit. The atmosphere is super cool and has a great vibe!! We picked the right place for our first visit to Ocracoke!! Very dog friendly too. We enjoyed meeting all the local pups!! Thanks for the great meal!

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    Bill S.

    We were there for lunch. Wait time was reasonable. Great seats looking out at Silver Lake. We both had the Sorellas chicken wrap. Mine came with curly fries and my wife had pasta salad. Food was delicious. Service was excellent.

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    Frank N.

    We got here just before they opened at 11. Good thing. Even in April, there was quickly a line for a table.... Sorry, but I forget what I ordered. But I do remember thinking it was yummy! I'll be back next season!

    Cheeseburger platter
    Mona N.

    Our party of 7, including my dog... was greeted with a pleasant welcome and given great seating. It was a deck/dock atmosphere that was so welcoming! The server, Bethany was professional, prompt and very efficient! They even provided a water bowl for our pet. 4 of us ordered the seafood platters, variant foods, fried shrimp, oysters, Maui Maui , a cheeseburger, onion rings (that were DELICIOUS) , and a crab/mango wrap. The prices were very reasonable too. It really an excellent meal and experience. We highly recommend this restaurant.

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    Brian C.

    Love this spot! Always my first go to when visiting Ocracoke. I love the outdoor vibe right at the harbor. The bartenders are usually very quick and do a solid job. The food is good, especially the fresh peal and eat shrimp! Love the mimosa deal, and always have a good time at this establishment. Thanks for having me!!

    Fried fish platter
    Danny L.

    It took us 3 hours to get here. Probably would do it again. On a weekend away to OBX we travelled down from Kill Devil Hills to explore Okrakoke. After a delay in getting on the ferry and then some trouble on the water (thanks ever-shifting sandbars!) we made it to the island and we're starving. I had remembered seeing SmacNally's in a Google search and went right to it because...hangry! We were told there would be a 45 min wait, which ended up being more like 20. The place was very busy on a Sunday afternoon, so we approached with the island vibe and patiently waited our turn. The fried calamari was lightly breaded and delicious. The fried fish platter was the same. No sweet slaw here. So tasty. But the best thing on the table was the Ginger Tuna Wrap. Just enough spice from the ginger to make this sandwich interesting. Large portions of perfectly cooked tuna wrapped with ginger aioli, tomatoes, and herbs. The pasta salad was a palate cooling compliment. Would definitely make the trip down again.

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    10 months ago

    Great little place on the water. We all had some sort of burger and they were delicious! We'll definitely be back on our next visit.

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    Food was great. Enjoyed grouper and shrimp. Hushpuppies were done right! Right on the water. Fun place to people watch as well.

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    7 months ago

    Typical bar food. Service was understaffed. Would not split tab at table. Won't be back.

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    Prices are a little high for amount of food you get but I guess its that much everywhere

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    45 minute wait in middle of the day too busy and crowded may try again during a weekday

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    Fair seafood, great service. The tuna bites were good, but the shrimp and fish were average at best.

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    Usually when I'm in a beach town, I skip the restaurants and head into the hinterlands to find…read moresomething worthwhile. In Ocracoke, you don't need to do that. I highly recommend Dajio Restaurant. The meal was excellent. I had the blackened ahi on a salad. It was fresh and perfectly cooked. There's a decent but minimal selection of wines by the glass, and I went with a Sauvignon Blanc that paired perfectly. Most of the wines have good ratings by the major wine reviewers. Service was outstanding. The server had that classic beach-town ease (local or seasonal) but really knew the menu and did a great job. At one point, a woman who appeared to be management stopped by the table to check in. When she asked how things were, my answer was simple: "Incredible." The atmosphere is exactly right, relaxed but still polished, with just the right amount of energy without feeling crowded or chaotic. That balance is harder to get right than people think, and they've nailed it. I don't hand out compliments lightly, but this place delivers. Simple, fresh food, executed properly. No gimmicks, no shortcuts. This is absolutely a place you should try if you're in Ocracoke. I'll be back.

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    THE RESTAURANT: The restaurant was very busy the day we went, & it was off season. I'm thinking…read morethis is a good sign. The parking is a little hairy but I'm sure you can find a parking spot. Inside the tables have a tablecloth, kinda orange-red with a design. It's different, cool. Even though the place looks busy you are seated quickly. THE STAFF: The night we went, there was this guy & girl serving. Gosh they were quick! Holy moly! I was so impressed! FOOD: We got the special soup, curry sweet potato bisque. Oh man! I'm still salivating over that! It's enough to share!

    My husband and I come to Ocracoke annually, and this year we thought we'd try a different place as…read moreour go-to was closed for the night. We came early for apps and drinks and were considering if we wanted to stay for our dinner meal too since the menu looked fantastic (and the ragu was eyeing me down!). It was surprisingly incredibly quiet with only a few of the porch tables taken, so we didn't feel like we were holding anyone up since it was quiet and early. While we were deciding on dinner, the waitress approached us and asked if we made our minds up. When saying we needed a minute but wanted to start with rolls and cocktails, she said, "well can I take your menus then? Or one?" Which felt odd given there weren't many people there at all and we still wanted to decide what apps a dinner to order. Otherwise, she hadn't checked back on us for another 30 minutes after ordering drinks and bread to start, so feeling like a nuisance, and we decided not to get dinner here anymore and we'd go elsewhere. Then, trying to wave the waitress down felt impossible almost as though she was avoiding our table, we had to ask another server for her to grab our check. Otherwise, the outside porch was perfect and shady with fans and airflow for a hot summer day. Very homey! The house made bread was absolutely fantastic. The French 75 was heavy handed on the gin, which can be both good and bad depending how you look at it! Worth the money for us!

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