BBQ chicken salad was one of the most flavorful salads I've ever had. Strawberry shortcake was perfect. The kitchen was very accommodating to our party. The waitress was super friendly and helpful. Reasonably priced and absolutely worth the wait. read more

Went on a week night and had the Blue Plate special - mama's meatloaf and mashies with a big side salad and fresh dijon vinegrette dressing for $11.99. Food was excellent - our only complaint was that the meatloaf and gravy were unbelievably salty. Had to split a key lime pie for dessert - since it is world renowned - it was sweet and fresh. When my relatives heard we had meatloaf while vacationing on the Outer Banks they thought we were crazy... but I guess we went here for the diner experience! read more

Great food, Great Serivce, and Key Lime Pie. Get there early, they fill up quick.

Our first visit was 4 years ago. The food was great, service too. Its a small place but with an 18 month old I am fussy about what we eat and I could not complain about the ingredients. This visit we never made it :(, they ar not open sundays, of course I assumed they were open for breakfast never made it for a third try because we were all the way out on duck and hated to leave a 2 mile radius due to the traffic on duck! Actually want to stay in Kill Devil Hills next time just to be close to KDG! read more

A must stop when at OBX. Everything is great from the fish sandwich, the salads, BBQ and the steak. Save room for dessert, it's well worth it. read more

We went here for dinner last night. After a short wait we were seated. The decor is great the front part of the restaurant is a Pullman coach and the back part of the restaurant is somewhat retro. I ordered the wood grilled chicken my wife ordered the Philly cheese rolls. My oldest daughter ordered the fried shrimp and each of my other two daughters ordered the wings and bruschetta. The only dish that was almost inedible were the wings. My daughter had ordered them naked with the sauce on the side and 6 out of the 8 wings came out with the skin burnt to a blackened crisp. When I asked the waitress who delivered the wings about this she said that they grilled their wings and that is how they came out. Believe me I have grilled chicken and wings many times and I would have defined them as burnt and would have refused to serve them. My daughter scraped them and ate what was left. I asked our main waitress the same question and her answer was similar but she did offer to have the burnt ones replaced. This was a nice gesture. Since we were half way through our dinner my daughter opted to just finish her meal. Dessert was spectacular my daughters had the apple crisp which they could not stop raving about. My wife had the Key lime pie which she said was good and I had the strawberry shortcake which also was spectacular. I would recommend this restaurant but I would warn everyone to stay away from the burnt wings. I observed other wings going to other tables and they too were burnt. read more

This is what a resturant's supposed to be. Friendly staff, great atmosphere, and very good food. Thanks to all that recommended. Been coming here for years and hadn't tried this yet. read more

Best restaurant on the OBX. If they have any local fish over cheesy grits, get it. Wings second to no other.

This is, by far, our favorite spot to eat during our annual trip to the Outer Banks. I have loved everything I've ordered here. The crab cake sandwich is excellent, but I usually order one of the daily specials. Can't wait to go back. read more

Came here on a recommendation from a local....absolutely amazing! Best meal hands down on our visit to the Outer Banks. Our waitress was wonderful! We had beer can shrimp (to die for!) and fresh caught local rockfish with black bean avocado salsa (I'll be thinking about this meal after tonight!) Our 10 and 7 year old boys were equally impressed...clean plate club earned them free ice cream! Leave room for dessert. Key Lime Pie is a great!! read more

Wow! The food was great with a simple menu and incredible specials. Looks like and old fashion diner but food and service was top notch. I'm a visitor from NY and this place would thrive in NYC. Don't hesitate to have dinner here. The seafood was awesome. read more

We arrived late afternoon I had the triggerfish something I have never had it was amazing! Perfectly cooked! My husband had the soft shell crab sandwich which was also wonderful. Service was super fast and our waiter was knowledgable and very attentive! We have a three year old and even she was well taken care of by the kid's menu! New fav restaurant in OBX! read more

David was fantastic...food great.... best place we havr been to so far.... a must try...

This place is outstanding! We started with the cheese steak egg rolls which were excellent. For our main course we had the crab cakes and the New York Strip. For dessert the key lime pie was homemade and very well prepared. The service was very good and everyone was attentive to us. Now the reason why I'm giving this 4 stars only. Before we were seated one of the waitress dropped her tray of glasses and my foot was cut in the process. I'm in the service industry myself and I know accidents happen. I don't look for handouts and I tip well. But I was surprised that at least the appetizer wasn't dropped from our bill. All in all it was a great experience and I will go there again. read more

By far, one of the best places in OBX. The wings are so tasty, the salads are fresh and the roasted chicken will melt in your mouth. The service is great and the wait is always worth it. read more

This place came highly recommended by several locals, and for very good reason. Excellent service. Our waiter, Matt, was awesome. Super enthusiastic about the restaurant's history and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu items and the best way to order. The restaurant itself is in an old diner car. Very cool. The atmosphere is casual. Dining room is relatively loud and staff wears tshirts. Food quality, however, ranks among many white tablecloth establishments I've visited. Everything is homemade (except for the French fries) and you can taste it. From the remoulade sauce that accompanied my husband's delectable crab cakes to the fresh whipped cream topping the Key Lime pie. Our entrees and desserts were fantastic and could've easily been served in a more uppity place. For the appetizer, we had their cheesesteak egg rolls. Not fancy, but delicious. As for price, we came out at $80 before tip. This included: 2 cocktails (at only $4 a piece), a soda, an appetizer, two entree specials, and two desserts. Not bad at all for a superb meal at an unpretentious local staple. read more

07/26/18 really good! had the catch of the day, wait staff was friendly and knowledgeable !

Tuna sashimi is the best ever tasted. Have it every time we go. Carter, the bartender, remembers what you drink and specialties in ordering. Highly recommend. read more

Service and food were exemplary! There specials of the day are always changing and absolutely delicious! I'm a big fan of the "Beer Can Shrimp!" Bar non, the best on the beach! Great job to the entire staff and a special thanks to the Chefs who keep putting out such terrific food consistently! read more

Took the family there today for lunch, wait staff was very attentive. I had the red neck Ruben, wife and mother in law had burgers. Kids had burgers and grilled cheese. Everyone's food was great. They serve homemade ranch, they charge for it, but it's worth it. Will stop here again. read more

Great place! Service was amazing; our waitress Jessica D could not have been nicer or any quicker to pick up on our needs and wants. Really impressed with the food, too - soup was fantastic and loaded with the freshest of local fish. Crab cakes were among the best we've had. Dessert was worth the calories! Overall a super experience. Special thanks to Jessica! read more

My new favorite in the obx. The grilled wings were excellent but the biggest surprise on the appetizer menu were the cheese steak egg rolls, unbelievable. Great crab cakes and shrimp that tasted like it was right off the boat read more

Omg, the best wings I ever had, lunch was fantastic, excellent and very friendly service, we had a group of 13, so we had to split up, but the great food more then compensated for that, come here every year and no complaints, ty read more

The best on the beach! You must visit on Saturdays for the best Bloody Mary you will ever have in your life. And don't forget to try the Big Kahuna Burger. Absolutely love KDG!! read more

Fabulous meal. Wahoo over creamy polenta and fried soft-shell crab, both were marvelous. Cool-looking place, a friendly waitress, and a great font on their sign. This would be a good restaurant anywhere, but it far exceeded expectations for a beachside place. read more

Great service, great food. This was our favorite restaurant during our week long vacation in the area.

Great food at a fair price. Biggest plus.......all staff working the floor work hard to ensure you have what you need and quick refills. Great for lunch. read more

We debated 4 vs 5 stars. It was close but you can't give 4.5 stars. Anyway we have a friend who has lived here for 25+ years. they recomended it. So a reference from a local should tell you something positive about this place. Food - very good - four stars. Service and friendly staff five stars. read more

Absolutely five stars. I'm just glad I dont live nearby and can save this for a special treat on summer vacations. LOVE THIS PLACE

The food is very good, great specials and nothing takes too long! The problem I had was the noise level in the place, it was a little hot in there, and the flies were a problem. The service was great and the food was great, just a little hot in there! read more

Went for dinner food was great. Ordered the specials. Salmon and BBQ chicken and ribs. We ordered dessert, key lime pie and apple crisp. Both were awesome, could have ordered one to split. Great place to get a good meal. Prices seem average for location. read more

My family had dinner there a couple of days ago and after a 20 minute wait found it small, noisy and with not enough parking but excellent food and very friendly and helpful service. It's absolutely worth the aggravation to eat there. We'll be back... read more

Go early for dinner or expect to wait. However the wait is worth it. The slow smoked roasted chicken is the best chicken I have ever eaten. The apple crisp is huge, hot and delicious. read more

Great atmosphere, super bartenders. Seating is very limited, so get there either early or late!

All the food here is awesome, but the wings are the best ever. If you're going to have wings make them these wings.

ate like kings with a mixture of soft shell crab, crab cake, and baby back ribs. sit at the bar and make some friends! a must when cruising the outer banks. read more

Went here because of all the rave reviews and several of them stated they have gluten free menu. They do not have a gluten free menu or a dedicated gf fryer like the internet said. So I ended up getting a less than delicious Caesar salad without croutons. My husband got the soft shell crab sandwich which was nothing special. Sorry we will not be back. read more

I am an KDG addict! The food is delicious, the service is attentive, the restaurant is clean and it's all set to the best soundtrack. I have tried many of the specials and have never been disappointed. My only suggestion would be to offer at least one healthy option on the kids menu. read more

The service was the best I have had anywhere in years! They were amazing. The food was wonderful, tasty, and original. Everything came out hot and very quickly. The atmosphere is fun and different. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting the area! read more

Our Bed & Breakfast host suggested we checked out this restaurant for lunch. We are glad we did. It was a cute, cozy diner. They have a very small menu but that left room for lots of specials. Our server was amazing and led us to some really great entrée choices. I got the Mahi and Grits special. The center of the fish was dark which was unpleasant but I cut it out and the rest was really great. Perfect portion size. My husband got a burger special that was delicious. The caesar salad dressing was so good. I do not usually like caesar but I ate a lot of this one from my husbands plate! The place is a little small, it did not look like it could accommodate more than 5 people at a table. I would recommend it as a great day date lunch! read more