Great waterfront dining experience, great food and good service! After our ferry ride we stopped for lunch, seated right away right on "the dock"! I order the fried shrimp sandwich with no bread (literally perfect) with a side pasta salad and it was just enough and delicious too. My friend ordered the Scallop PoBoy sandwich with curly fries. She loved it, scallops were cooked perfectly and moist, fries were zesty and yummy. We would definitely go back next time. Had a great vibe for cocktails at sunset or evening. read more

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Ate there with my dog and had a great experience! My dog having a great time is in the picture. Fries are out of thisworld, some of the best I've ever had. Wait staff was great, bartender could have been a little quicker but I am not complaining cause I was on island time and there was a lot of people at the bar. The one I waiter invited me to see his band play at 1718 brewery last Tuesday, and I am sure glad he did. It was a great experience overall. Definitely will be back the next time I'm on the island. read more

SmacNally's - Seafood Near Me - Ocracoke, North Carolina

Bottom Line: An outdoor lake front bar and grill. I picked SmacNally's based on Yelp reviews and it seems like everyone else on my ferry did too! Since we were a party of two we didn't have to wait long but we ended up perched at a high top table that was directly under what felt like hurricane force winds from a fan! But, better that than biting flies and being sweaty. Anyway, the seating wasn't ideal but the service and food was! I enjoyed a blackened wahoo sandwich and my husband had the Oyster Po' Boy. My fish was excellent and the prelude to our tasty entrees was a delicious basket of perfectly fried okra. read more

SmacNally's - Seafood Near Me - Ocracoke, North Carolina

We loved the ambiance here! It was so fun to have lunch on the water! We all ordered different seafood sandwiches with fries (loved the fries). All were very good! We had a pitcher of the mimosas - they were good, but the pitcher is mainly ice (which the single servings were too). Strong enough to feel a little buzz at the end of the meal! Staff was friendly and attentive! read more

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

Great lunch spot for a day trip to Ocracoke. We had the shrimp Po boy and kids fried shrimp meals. Really good and decently priced. Service was speedy and friendly. View over the little harbour and central to everything. We sat on the deck where they have many blue umbrellas providing full or partial shade. read more

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They were jammin (as usual) but pretty organized at turning tables. Had to wait about 40 minutes. Walked the docks and looked at boats. Good vibe. Has the fried shrimp platter. They were cooked nicely with not too much breading. With the sides it would be enough to share. Also a burger which was good. It's a beer and mimosa bar so no mixed drinks. Definitely a good place to eat, dock watch and people watch. Nice staff read more

The view and the location was why we always came here when we visited OBX. The food was pretty decent, too. They were very dog friendly and brought ice cold water bowl to our pup! read more

Lovely seaside meal! We were staying on Hatteras Island and came over on the ferry---not sure of where to eat. Happened across this place and it was PERFECT! Sat on outdoor patio near boats, watched the light change as the sun set. Great seafood, AMAZING burger, nice people. A wonderful destination for a day trip to Ocracoke. BONUS POINTS: The restaurant is also well-positioned for a nice walk after dinner, near picturesque scenes near the water. read more

With more sizzle than the burgers, is Beetle the bartender who will grill your ass. Sit at the bar, extra friendly tourists are happy to chat! Great variety of burgers (redneck ). Big mimosas and local beers on tap! 10/10 Must visit in Ocracoke! read more

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Great food and great atmosphere! There is no liquor here so we stuck with a refreshing beer. The food was fresh and was served fast. Will definitely be back! read more

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Cute little restaurant right on the waterway. We snagged a spot at the bar for the 2 of us and was greeted shortly after. I was excited to see they had mimosas at their drink specialty. $7 for one or $21 for a pitcher. They had many different flavors, I mixed peach and strawberry together. I loved that it came in a cup instead of a small champagne glass. We ordered the blackened ahi wrap and chicken wrap. Both were absolutely amazing, yes we shared, especially after I took a bite of his wrap. The curly fries tasted like they were made in house which I really liked. Our view was great and I loved that you could see the Ocracoke Lighthouse. read more

SmacNally's - Mimosa and food menu - Seafood Near Me - Ocracoke, North Carolina

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This is definitely quite a touristy location. When we went it was really busy (1:30 p.m.) and had to wait 30 minutes for a table. The menu is not very broad and is mostly bar food. What makes this restaurant so popular despite the underwhelming menu is definitely the location. You will be seated outside on the docks nearly right on the water. The view was pleasant, but along with sitting on the water outside there were many lurking birds and flies. The chicken tenders were very thick and mostly breading. The wraps were good and the burgers decent. This is the type of place I would typically recommend if you are in a pinch, but there would likely be a wait. If you are looking to have a few drinks and enjoy bar food: this is the place for you! read more

A day later I am still thinking about the fried shrimp I had here. It was sooooooo good. The fish was just as good too. Ughhhhhh I would make the drive and ferry ride just to eat here. It was amazing. Service was great too. read more

SmacNally's - Fried fish and shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Ocracoke, North Carolina

One of the best burgers on Ocracoke. Seafood is cooked perfectly. Great view of Silver Lake. read more

Awesome location right on the water, you can't get closer to the ocean if you tried! Service was pretty good, the waitress made us feel a bit uncomfortable with having our dog with us despite being dog friendly. Otherwise she was pleasant enough and attentive. The food was really good, we had a wide variety of selections from the menu: hush puppies, salad, chicken sandwich, tuna wrap, and the drum fish special. Food was fairly priced and tasty. I was given the wrong side with my meal but was promptly brought the correct food when the server realized the mistake. The general manager also came over to check on us, she was super friendly and made up for the weird situation mentioned above with our server. Usually restaurants in tourist locations by the water can get away with below average food but this wasn't the case. Thanks for a nice lunch! read more

We only had about 35 minutes in Ocracoke due to some poor planning and ferry schedules, but we wanted to make the most of our visit. We headed here since it was closest to the ferry drop off and the staff was amazing! We explained we were on a time crunch and we had drinks and a snack in just a few minutes. They gave our pup, Blue, lots of love and head scratches. This place definitely piqued our interest to come back to Ocracoke and see what all there is to the island. read more

This was a quaint waterside restaurant. Worth the wait. Food was great. Need to visit when the weather is nice, as it appears to be mostly outside seating. read more

We were here for drinks and apps mid-day. The young hostess became angry when we asked her for a closer table on the water which 3 were open vs the table in back. We had shrimp 1 lb and 2 orders of hush puppies. We had bees served in there plastic cups which we kept and kids had ice t. The nice thing about this was that all the fishing boats were coming in we were able to see what they brought in. The staff was very friendly. I have some pictures to post, The food was very good and the location in Marina is fantastic They do not have a full bar here, they serve mimosas and have a small beer selection! read more

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The seafood is fresh and delicious. You get to dine at a beautiful waterside marina restaurant alongside the boats coming and and bringing in their fresh catch. Catch it at sunset, you will not regret anything about your visit. read more

This open air dockside bar is the perfect way to end a vacation day. The mimosas are so fabulous you won't care that they don't serve liquor. Don't forget your sunglasses when you go in the afternoon the sun sparkling off of Silver Lake. read more

SmacNally's - Seafood Near Me - Ocracoke, North Carolina

Great food. Awesome service. The curly fries and burgers are AMAZING. Awesome view from the patio too. Highly recommend making a stop at SmacNallys. read more

Great food, amazing views of Silver Lake Harbor and incoming boats! Everyone in our crew was ecstatic about the food: fried shrimp, fried Spanish mackerel, grilled Mahi Mahi, and cheeseburgers! All the food was very affordable and the staff was kind and friendly! read more

The fresh grilled tuna wrap was incredible. Busy place which is understandable. Right on the water and beautiful views. read more

SmacNally's - Fresh Grilled Tuna Wrap. - Seafood Near Me - Ocracoke, North Carolina

The best part about this restaurant is it it's right on the pier a little bit over price of the seafood but what can you expect the staff was really helpful very friendly and it was very convenient. Perfect view. read more

It took 2 tries to get a seat here--the Saturday afternoon crowd had slammed the place so I thought I'd try Sunday lunch instead. So glad I came back--it was delicious. Simple bar offerings: canned and bottled beers and more varieties of mimosas than I'd ever seen. I got a corona and enjoyed the harbor views. Ordered the salad bowl with fried shrimp, after a woman I talked to on the beach suggested it. It was fantastic. Shrimp was cooked just right--not too much breading. And the mix of fruit, nuts, and veggies in the salad was delicious. The only bummer was when a rainstorm popped up suddenly. Thankfully I had a seat at the covered bar that was opposite the wind direction. But it was quite a scene for a few minutes till it passed! That's part of the island experience. Definitely come here--even if just for a drink with a view. read more

SmacNally's - Fried shrimp on top of a tortilla bowl salad - Seafood Near Me - Ocracoke, North Carolina

On the island of Ocracoke there are only a handful of restaurants. SmacNallys is a good one. Good food, excellent atmosphere where you can watch the boats and the ferry's in and out of Silver Lake. You can see the fisherman's latest catch, talk about fresh seafood! Service was excellent! I had the fried shrimp basket. Large portions, great flavor. Highly recommend! The server was knowledgeable about the menu and a pleasure to talk with. The rum punch was great too! We understand these folks make their living off of tourist so don't hesitate to spend your money. Well worth the time spent and the experience you'll have. Leave your watch at home. All you need to know is it's 5 o'clock somewhere! read more

Fantastic waterfront dining in Ocracoke. Can't beat the view! Food was good as well. Servers were friendly and nice. Had a beer and split the fried shrimp plate. People near us raved about the tuna wrap, so that's on the list for our next visit! read more

This is where you want to be when you are on that ferry headed in. Water front, drinking a beer and enjoying great food. The fresh fish specials are the way to go. read more

SmacNally's - View from our table - Seafood Near Me - Ocracoke, North Carolina

Huge waiting line at lunch. Great food and right on the water. Definitely a good thing going on there. Price was a bit much for plastic plates and plastic flatware. Still an enjoyable spot. read more

SmacNally's - View - Seafood Near Me - Ocracoke, North Carolina

This place is amazing. Dockside dining, excellent service and unbelievable food. Reasonably priced and good portions. Definitely a must when we come back to Ocracoke! read more

SmacNally's - Spanish Mackerel platter and fried shrimp platter - Seafood Near Me - Ocracoke, North Carolina

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Good and convenient to the docks. Good food, fast service and cold beer. Closed when it rains, but we're regular's when the weather is right

The best scallops I've ever had! My husband had the fried shrimp and they were very good also. This place was amazingly chill. Water front with seagulls and pelicans hanging around. The service was quick and friendly. We could have sat there for hours read more

Great service, amazing views. This is my first stop when I get off the ferry. Always go with the fresh catch! You can't go wrong.

Everything they make Always hits the spot! Must Go for sure! The staff is amazing as well :)

Definitely recommend coming here! We tried the calamari which was cooked perfectly & then I had the fried oyster po boy sandwich with a side of pasta salad. Everything was fresh and full of flavor. The fries looked good too, but it's not every day when an amazing pasta salad is on the menu! read more

SmacNally's - Oyster po' boy & pasta salad - Seafood Near Me - Ocracoke, North Carolina

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The location makes this place. The best view of all the restaurants on Ocracoke, especially at sunset. Beer is served in a souvineer cup that serves as proof you have been to the island. Fresh fish and seafood dominates their menu, but there are other options as well.we have eaten here several times on different trips to Ocracoke..... everything has been delicious. The restaurant is all outdoor seating. read more

SmacNally's - Spanish macrel catch of the day. - Seafood Near Me - Ocracoke, North Carolina

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Meh burger. Bland & tasteless. Didn't finish it. Curly fries were good. Great service! read more

We so wanted to live this place.... We ordered the calamari as an appetizer. The flavor was good, breading was good no great but sadly it was not hot. The Oyster Po Boys were much the same . Oysters were breaded well and had fabulous flavor. Not chewy just the perfect bite. However, it was served on a cheap hamburger bun like Mikey Ds and both the oysters and accompanying fries were barely warm. This review would have been much better if only the food had been served when it was hot. One great thing the place does have going for it is the view. We did catch a beautiful sunset! read more

I figured it was time to update my review. As always THE best place to experience Ocracoke Island culture, The food is always good, the beverages are always cold and it's popular with O' Cockers and Dingbatters. Tonight was cool because it was the second night of two days with the Dune Dogs. Just a great band with some great musicians who know how to rock. We set in Silver Lake listening from KE's pontoon after high adventures on the sea. read more

SmacNally's - Seafood Near Me - Ocracoke, North Carolina

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