We pass this place all the time but had never eaten here. Curiosity had us coming in for lunch. We…read morewere surprised that there was no eat in option. Food is prepared for either take out of eaten outdoors. The seating outdoors is old and on a hot day it can get uncomfortable. We were not fans of the bugs and the older picnic tables. Our food was brought outside. Our sandwiches were just average. Mine was a bit dry. There was nothing memorable about our meal.

Parking right out front. Otherwise park at the waterfront shops and walk across the street…read more They do lots of takeout orders. You can order ahead. We dined in on their outside patio. Some tables have shade and umbrellas while others are just in the sun. Food was fresh and came out fast. My mahi sandwich was a bit dry even with a request of mayo. Probably more breading than dish. Lettuce and tomatoes were fresh.

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.

I came to this place hoping to try their famous crab cakes, they did not disappoint! Great food,…read moregreat service, loved everything about this place! Would include a pic but I ate all my food too quick!

The food was amazing for a small restaurant. Definitely competes with the "fine dining" in the…read morearea. Staff is friendly and available Small inside restaurant. Excellent outdoor seating during season I understand there is nighttime Outdoor entertainment during season.

Great, fast service, hippy vibe, awesome food. We were looking for something quick and yummy that…read moreour teens (who don't love seafood) would like. This was perfect! Smash burgers, Caesar salad, specialty mocktails. It felt like fun, upscale vacation dining without only seafood options. *(sidenote: the parents loved the shrimp and grits and mahi mahi sandwich!)

10/10 experience here at The Paper Canoe. We seriously didn't have a bad dish here, everything was…read moreout of this world. Our server really went above and beyond knowing that we had an allergy at the table and talked through all the options to ensure we were safe and accommodated. My dirty martini was made with just the right amount of olive juice and blue cheese olives. My steak came out cooked perfectly rare the way I like it. The soft shell crab special was also out of this world. For appetizers we had the crab dip which was creamy and delicious. Ambiance wise it's pretty fancy in here - the bar was packed for sunset time which makes sense because the view here is spectacular. If you're looking for an amazing meal in the area with staff that'll take great care of you, come to The Paper Canoe.

Delicious food! Lovely room and cool view, service was underwhelming…read more We had good cocktails and then we had the duck egg rolls to start which were savory and delicious, hubby had shrimp and grits which he said were amazing... I had the catch of the day: pompano which was subtle and complex and quite simply delicious. Too bad the service was just so-so, perfunctory ... (like the waiter had been there and done that a million times -- ) ... otherwise an excellent meal and experience.

Hidden treasure in OBX! From the small plates to the dessert-deliciousness. The upscale atmosphere…read morerefreshingly elevated the normal beach wear attire with courteous staff.

Great food and atmosphere. Sat by the window, great view of the sunset. Always a great time.read more

My family has been coming to the Outer Banks for 25 years and have never been to this restaurant…read morebut this year my husband and I came down for my 51st birthday and I wanted to finally try this place. We came down in the middle of April so it was off-season and we had an early dinner reservation at 5:45 so there was barely anybody in there. (which I would say is the perfect time arrive because by the time we left, it was pretty packed.) The greeter and the servers were super friendly and attentive. They really take the time and talk to their guests. We ordered drinks and then the appetizers of the warm crab dip and the truffle fries which came out like within five minutes and they were both absolutely amazing. We've devoured them. I wasn't super hungry after that so I got the shrimp Caesar salad The salad was fresh and the shrimp was good (the tails were removed. Thank God cause some places don't do that) my husband got the fish special which was the tuna which he said was amazing. We then got dessert, I got the chocolate torte, and my husband got the apple puff pastry tart. They added a candle on my dish because it was my birthday. That was a nice touch. We weren't super impressed with the desserts, but everything else was amazing. We would definitely come back and sitting by the windows to overlook the water was a plus!

Go there on a sunny warm day so you can enjoy the outside water view. The ahi tuna poke bowl was…read morehealthy and fresh. I sampled the steak pita, which was also delicious. This place is dog friendly as the water bowl was provided for my canine buddy. Parking lot is small, so going there on a weekday is better.

One of the best meals I have ever had at obx! The scallops were cooked to perfection! And when…read morethe server recommends the catch of the day, GET IT! The fish was so tender and cooked just right. Also, don't sleep on the hush puppies! Some of the best I have ever had! The tomato jam and butter were awesome with them! And thanks to our server, Stone, for the amazing service and tasty recommendations! And lastly, the view on the patio was spectacular! 5 stars and would definitely go back!

Wow! What a treat this restaurant was! There is a beautiful view of the water and we caught sunset…read moreduring our meal. The drinks were tasty and the food is next level delicious! Don't miss this place when in Duck NC! We had the Wild Boar Meatloaf which was recommended my our fabulous waiter Jeff. He was spot on, it was so delicious we ate before thinking to take a pic. Excellent dining experience!

Lovely ladies working in the store. But I felt like I had been robbed. Was desperate as the small…read moregrocery in Duck had just closed. $7.99 for a quart of half and half and $10 for a quarter pound of coffee - the only ground coffee sold in the store. That's $40 per pound. And then there was a prompt to give a tip when checking out! Will not go back.

I remembered this market from a prior visit. So I popped in there today, around 5:00 pm on a…read moreMonday. They close at 6:00. I was hoping to pick up a few necessities for our three night stay. The frozen food case was pretty limited. I did find some beer in the back, and a quart of milk. There was no butter or margarine, and no prepared food or sandwiches. I bought some broccoli salad at the deli counter and found some granola. They did have a case with some good looking beef, and some fresh vegetables. So if you are going to grill or cook, they may have what you want. If you are looking for something prepared, you will be disappointed.

Well bless its heart--this little coastal pizza joint ain't tryin' to impress nobody with fancy…read morefrills. She's got a good ol' black-and-white checkered floor that's seen more flip-flops than a beach boardwalk, basic tables and chairs that wobble just enough to keep you humble, and décor so sparse it practically whistles when the door opens. The walls don't tell stories, but the air sure does--salty, warm, and heavy with the promise of hot pizza and cold drinks. It's the kind of place where the ambiance is "sit down, hush up, and eat," and honestly, that's all she needs. Cheers!

Pizza was delicious. Delivery quick and was just as ordered. We got delivery and it was super…read morefast. Still warm and tasty. Nice crust. Would do it again.

Despite the reviews, we decided to try this restaurant and Wow! What great experience! The view…read morewas amazing! We arrived without reservations and yet we were given a great table with a view of the water. Our server Cyerra was so sweet, gave us great recommendations and the cocktails were fantastic, we had the Painkillers and Caribbean Koolaid and got to keep the fun glasses as souvenirs. We ordered the fire cracker shrimp, island mahi mahi, and coconut shrimp-- all were delicious! Even the fresh brewed coffee was wonderful! Highly recommend! Don't miss this place! Great food and great service!!

We enjoyed a delicious dinner and dessert on the deck just before sunset, then walked down the dock…read moreto watch the sun slip away. It was lovely. Staff were friendly and accommodating.