North Banks Restaurant & Raw Bar

Food was good except for shrimp in the combo steamer that were almost impossible to peel and mushy. The crab legs were very good and hot, but the clams were cold. The scallops on risotto were very good. The seating is limited and there can be long wait times. It's kinda noisy. Our bill came with a notice about a 3% credit card processing fee. If there was any advance notice about that, we certainly didn't see it. 😒

Had dinner Thursday night. A small line upon our arrival but friendly hostess had us seated right when she said our table would be ready. Food was great as was the service. A great experience all around and highly recommended.

Don

This is a long overdue review. I spent an evening at North Banks in 2024 and I can easily say it was no mistake. The food here is phenomenal. Every dish that was ordered at my table was incredible. I ordered the shrimp and grits. Easily the second best shrimp and grits I've ever had (the first being from a hole in the wall in New Orleans). Getting a table can be very competitive, though. A long wait is to be expected (we waited over an hour for a table), but North Banks is one of those places where it's worth the wait. The plus side of being in TimBuk II is you can browse shops while you wait. Anyways, yeah, cannot recommend this place enough. Looking to revisit in 2026.

Haven't dined here in a few years, but nothing has changed (except decor update). The food is still exceptional, make sure to try the scallop risotto and pork belly egg rolls. Everything on the menu is fresh and delicious It was served quickly and correctly. You can tell this is a career for the staff not just a summer job.
Put your name on the wait list!!

I really can’t recommend this restaurant. Some of the dishes are ok but the French Fries have so much salt that after a few it’s too much. Also a medium grilled burger was medium well to well done with too much salt as well. Chicken sandwich was ok. The shrimp and scallops pasta was the one decent dish but rather expensive too.

Went in for dinner and ended up getting a bunch of apps, as they sounded so good on the menu. Overall everything was pretty good, including service.

First time here.
I ordered the Tuna Steak, and it was extremely good.
Not many places have a great tuna, but I would definitely be back again.

One of my Favorite restaurant in Corolla good selection a food Wait staff is very friendly. I suggest you try it.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Dozen Raw Oysters

Srimp and Grits was amazing. Server and friendly and never let our drinks go empty. Oysters... Salty and yummy...

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tempura, King Crab Legs, Shrimp and Grits

The wait was shorter than anticipated. The food was amazing.

Wheelchair accessibility: There is a wheelchair ♿️ ramp right in front.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish Tacos, Shrimp and Grits

The food was amazing. My personal favorite was the crab soup. Our service was outstanding, you couldn’t ask for anyone better than Juan Carlos. I highly recommend this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was very good. If they have the homemade gnocchi on the specials for that day, get it. The scallops were perfectly done. Fried fish were excellent. They were fried perfectly. Service was very good. My only thing I didn't care for was the extra room across the hall from the main room/bar. Atmosphere lacked. We will return and just ask for the main room next time.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

North Banks Restaurant is a must-visit for seafood lovers, offering great cocktails and delicious food. While it is on the pricier side and the indoor space is a bit small, the quality more than makes up for it. There’s no indoor waiting area, so plan accordingly, but the fact that people line up as soon as the doors open says it all about how good this place is. A great spot if you're looking for a memorable seafood experience!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Brussels Sprouts

Delicious seafood and friendly service! Shrimp and grits and seafood pasta were awesome.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very well done meal. The crab soup and the lump crab cakes were amazing.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brussels Sprouts