We stopped in for lunch on a random Wednesday and had a fantastic experience. The atmosphere in the…read morerestaurant, the views, the drinks and the food were all top notch. It's truly a hidden gem tucked away in the edge of the water. To start, parking was easy and we grabbed a spot right near the door. Follow the road until the edge of the water and the restaurant is tucked right there. It's nestled at the edge of the marina which provides some great views while you're enjoying your meals. The menu is simple but each meal has its own flare - the southern vibe is present and done really well. We started with fried green tomatoes and the corn dip - both of which we slammed before I could even catch a picture. From there, we had tacos with the fish of the day (tuna), the French dip and the grilled cheese. Everything was amazing and perfectly crafted with care. We loved that the tacos were assemble your own too which was an added bonus. The sweet potato fries were also some of the best I've had and are made with fresh potatoes. Our server was kind and attentive throughout. She gave great insight to the menus and helped us select our choices. We also ran into the owners closer to the end of our meal and they were beyond kind. It's clear that this is a family run and deeply cared for place. All that love shines through in everything they craft. This place is a gem and a must go. We'd be back frequently if we lived closer!!

Nautical themed interior sets the tone for their upbeat and friendly staff to make your dining…read moreexperience a delight! Kathryn was wonderful and such a delight! Her recommendations were spot on with the fresh crab with their princess green sauce. Amazing dinning experience!

Came for lunch on a Monday afternoon; no wait for a table. Service was friendly, quick, and…read morepersonable which we appreciate. Everything we ate was excellent. Scottish egg was phenomenal; definitely try! Will be visiting again next time we are in Manteo!

Walked in to get food, no host station, and sat down. We waited for about 10 minutes watching the…read moreservers move around, then other people walked in and were greeted by them and sat and helped out taken their orders and went about doing their job. We continued waiting with at one point one of the waiters watching TV next to our table just standing there and then helped another new table. We got up and left and as we were leaving one of the other waiters (the outdoor waiter) asked us why we were leaving and we told them what happened and just said 'sorry' then went back inside without another word. Never walked out of a place or even left a Yelp review before, but this was by far the worst restaurant experience I've ever had.

The two of us ate at the bar. Delicious food and drink! Great service from Jacob - he handled…read moremultiple customers at the bar all while mixing drinks for the dining area customers.

A great place for a special occasion or if you are looking to go someplace a little dressier. The…read more1587 Restaurant is located within the Tranquil House Inn and the dining room overlooks the marina, although if your number one priority was to dine with a water view, then there are better options for that. The dining room itself is intimate and quiet with a mix of smaller tables ideal for couples and some larger tables. Reservations are recommended as it is not a large dining room. The food was very good and the service was excellent. There is a nice selection of cocktails on the menu and some nice wine choices. The biggest negative - I felt that the meal was pricey for what we got but overall we enjoyed our dinner.

Great steaks and fish. Fresh!…read more Deli sandwiches also superb. Half my family lives on smoke on the water-- fresh cut turkey, havarti, lettuce, tomato, onion, chipotle mayo. Everything popular though. Rolls not too hard ( I dislike hard rolls bc they are hard to eat; these were soft but not mushy.) Have been too many times to count!

Grabbed sandwiches before my brothers wedding so we had food in us. Super friendly staff and the…read moresandwiches were tasty. Wish had more time so I could have gotten items to grill. Seems like a great place with a staff who cares.

Well folks the colington cafe has done it again. We have been coming here for years and never had…read morea bad experience. Once again they hit it out of the park. Our dinners were excellent !! Thank you to everyone.

So happy we went here because it was SO good. So reasonably priced and great quality. Wish we had…read morethis in Pittsburgh but will definitely be back when in the OBX!

For us, It is hard to find quality restaurants in the OBX that check all of our boxes. La Dolce…read moreVita checked all our boxes. We loved the food, service and ambiance. It really couldn't have been any better. We used the call ahead seating and got sat immediately after we arrived. Shelby was our server and she was very attentive, knowledgeable about the food, alcohol and dessert menus. So sweet and friendly. Just the right amount of table touching. We noticed everyone and I mean EVERYONE (from host, bartender, other servers and the manager) work as a cohesive team. Each and every one of them stopped by at some point to pick up an empty plate, refill a drink, grab a lime off the floor that another server dropped or just to make sure we didn't need anything. We had the featured salad of the day as an appetizer - perfect amount for two. My husband had the biggest portion, best tasting lasagna he has ever had. I had the veal parmigiana. Both were plated well and look beautiful, you could tell the kitchen staff takes pride in their work. Both were delicious. We ended up taking half of it home and got the ricotta cheesecake to go (we now know we do not like ricotta cheesecake), the texture was great but it just wasn't sweet enough for us. If traditional cheesecake is too sweet for you, you would probably love it. We are hoping to have the same rental next year and will definitely be going back to La Dolce Vita. 5+ stars all around.

We just had an outstanding meal. We were a group of 4 and all of us were extremely pleased with…read moreeverything. We were able to call ahead to ensure a table. The atmosphere was swanky and beautiful. Our server was Jackson and he was very helpful, kind, and prompt. We loved the Rosemary Bread, blueberry arugula salad, shrimp pesto gnocchi, chicken Parmesan, and the lobster ravioli special. Unfortunately we were too full for dessert-but it looked fantastic. We will definitely return!!

The perfect atmosphere for Father's Day under the shade of the giant Live Oaks. Ample comfortable…read moreseating for couples or large groups. Bartender maintains a wonderful selection of beers on tap as well as bottled beer for the purist. No food but Carolla Pizza is a two minute walk and worth the wait!

Great atmosphere and i did like their beer selection very much. I didn't see anything for kids to…read moredo there however, so it may not be the best place to bring them to. Like others have mentioned, there don't have food there, but there is pizza available across the way. My only complaint is that they don't have anywhere to through trash away. Wife asked where she can dispose of our trash and the server said you can take it back to where you got it from or take it home with you. Not the best way to run a business in 2026 in my opinion. With the price we pay for a beer, I'm sure they could afford an additional trash can.

Ventured in here when checking out the shops in Manteo during an extreme heat warning. Was such a…read morenice little cool spot! The woman who was running the place had her little corgi and she was so sweet! I had a delicious blueberry wine slushie. It really hit the spot. The place is a very cute and quiet atmosphere with games to play and souvenirs to purchase. Very nice spot to stop in if you're doing shopping and want a drink.

I stopped in here while spending the day in Manteo because I needed to use the bathroom and rest a…read morebit. The bartender was fantastic and so personable. I can't remember what her name was, unisex name, I believe it was Randy. I do clearly remember her saying that she used to live in Morganton. I asked to sample the Larry's Lemonade and it was great. I ended up ordering the Wanchese tiki punch. This was absolutely delicious! The Larry's lemonade wasn't too tart and was very easy to drink and then the raspberry beatbox splash gave it an extra punch. This was a great laid back spot for a drink with fantastic service! Service was so good I stopped back in later when it was busy and a live band playing to grab another but they had ran out of Larry's lemonade.