29 Best American Restaurants near Duck

“Service: Milan is a very personable and knowledgeable waiter. We had an excellent meal, he guided us expertly through the menu and the specials. He made the evening very enjoyable. We will definitely return. Sunset, wine selection, excellent food, and top-notch service made for the perfect birthday celebration.“

“Fantastic food and service! Recommend it for sure.“

“Our first time in the Outer Banks and we stopped here for lunch and the food & service was fantastic. Our server, Julia M was outstanding - she was absolutely amazing. We will definitely let others back home know this is the place to stop for lunch.“

“Had a wonderful Swedish massage today with Sara! She has great bedside manner, was cheerful, and gave a great massage!“

“Great burgers! Wait staff was fantastic. They were also very accommodating for a shellfish allergy and used a pan on the grill and changed gloves, as to not cross contaminate.(kitchen is open, so I watched the process) Also the waiter immediately told me I wouldn’t be able to eat the fries due to cross contamination and subbed a salad for the same price. We will return on our next visit.“

“the food was great and the service was friendly and knowledgeable.“

“We ate here on Friday Oct. 20. Bartender was super friendly. Highly recommend the clam chowder, best we've ever had. I had the Grouper special and it great. My wife had the Tuna, was super pleased, cooked perfect and not many places get it right. They did. Chef was great to talk to. She explained a lot as we sat at the bar waiting for our food. Backyard bar was our kind of place. The band had to cancel because of rain but It would have been a great place to see one. Will go back next time we are in Duck. Thanks for a great experience.“

“Found this little “ Pit Stop” after picking strawberries across the street & finding it after living on OBX, part time, for 7 years! It's worth stopping on the way to OBX & going back across the Wright Bridge to eat lunch there again! Best hotdog I had in a long time! The bun made the dog! Soft & perfect! Prepared just like I asked! Everyone in party said yummie! Can't wait to go back & try other cuisine in the future! See ya next week!“

“Perfect for a date night if you appreciate delicious, imaginative, well prepared food. Don’t bring the kids. Don’t bring your golf bros, bachelorette party, or sunburned extended family. Enjoy an exceptional night out with a companion.

My wife and I literally licked our plates clean.“

“they are amazing big and delicious!“

“Off the Wall was our first stop when we arrived in town and we made it our last stop on our way out! I wish I would’ve gotten the name of the guy who works in the front because he was great. He was so nice and helpful that I thought he was the owner. All of the food we tried was really good, I highly recommend the burger and fries. Also, being able to try any of the beers was a lot of fun. We are looking forward to visiting again soon!!“

“Capt'n Franks - always a favorite when visiting the OBX! The service is great and the hot dogs are even better!“

“If you’re looking for cold beer, a/c, and a great atmosphere; this is the place. Very clean, very friendly. I definitely recommend the his for a place to just hang out and drink.“

“Absolutely one of my favorite places! We discovered this hidden gem a few years ago and have made it a must on every vacation! This year we introduced our one year old twins to it and they too fell in love!“

“Steamers catered our wedding. Working with Cassidy made everything so wonderfully easy. The tastings were great, as was the food at our wedding. We would highly recommend having Steamers cater any/all of your events! (Ps get the white cheddar truffle Mac & cheese, you won’t be disappointed! Our guests also loved the fresh pesto pasta with shrimp)“

“We make sure to get fried oysters every time we're in town but decided to dine in this time. The food was amazing, but beyond that, the customer service was well-worth mentioning. Our servers were very welcoming and friendly, offered samples and recommendations, and were incredibly quick! 10/10 highly recommend!“

“Great atmosphere and the food was amazing!“

“Had lunch the other day! Nice vibe and super friendly staff! Ordered the Bang Bang shrimp and it was perfect. Crispy and just the right amount of heat. Shared the crispy chicken salad because it was such a large portion, and it was plenty for 2 at lunch. Very delicious“

“Glen was a great server! Good was delicious. Vibe was perfect.“

“This is a don’t judge a book by its cover kind of place. The service was amazing…very friendly and Welcoming atmosphere. The food was amazing, hot, and fresh. Now the wait for the food was a little long but when you taste the food you will know why. I did not get the cooks name, but he made this food with so much love and care. The customer service from the person who greeted us to our waitress that served us was great…..This is a place to stop if you ever traveling in the Carolina’s. Thanks guys for the amazing experience😊“

“Ordered breakfast sandwiches, smoothie and donuts from Kill Devil Hills location today. Asked for ketchup for the sandwiches and they said they had none and do not plan on providing ketchup in the future. I am a local. May not come back if they do not provide ketchup. Large double storefront just opened here in KDH and plenty of room for inside tables but no tables. Hopefully these issues will be corrected so I can take my granddaughter to this store again.“

“This place is one of our favorites! The outdoor seating is so cute right on the water. We absolutely love it!“

“Great menu. Would like to go back several times to try most of their offerings. We had very nice salads, and the whipped goat cheese with fig spread. Unbelievably delicious.“

“they are amazing big and delicious!“

“So let’s just starting by saying this , myself & my family have been going to Hurricane Mo’s for around 8 years this year . We love it here, from the food to the atmosphere, & the staff . We recommend it 100% of the way. We went there today for dinner and there was a lot of “new faces” working there but one stuck out to me. We had our daughter with us (who is 11) ask me about one new worker there on why her butt was eating her shorts . And as it caught my attention, not only was her butt legit eating what shorts she had on not to mention they looked dirty & the were ripped to show her upper thigh, & by the way she was walking around sticking out her tongue to play with her tongue ring . I’m not being mean by any means when I say legit this waitress looked like a lizard walking around sticking out her tongue to play with the barbell . Every time we have been there in the past we couldn’t have asked for a better family spot to go out to eat . So I ask the “owner/manager” please have a talk with the lizard waitress on Atleast wearing shorts that don’t eat her booty & show her upper thigh off . Thank you ! & we do look forward to coming back for the good food 😊“

“Easter breakfast was our first time at Henry's. It was by far one of the best breakfast experiences we've had. From the moment we walked in the door we were made to feel like family. Christina couldn't have been more accommodating...making sure everything was to our liking, without being overbearing. And it was the little things that mattered. May sound silly to most, but having syrup on the table for your flapjacks...when ordering hot tea, they bring you a cup of hot water, a tea bag, PLUS a silver container of hot water to place your "used" tea bag in, should you desire another cup of tea. Also, creamer was right on the table. The menu even made sense...build your own omelet.....you pay for what you want! It seemed like all the Employees chipped in. I never saw anyone just standing around. We will certainly be back, and refer folks we know to Henry's. Thank you.“

“Good food and service but kitchen closed at 4 pm on Fri!“

“My family and friends love Chilli Peppers and have been going here for years. Small and cozy atmosphere with fantastic food! They have some unique food options like Chimichurri Oysters and daily specials that you won't find anywhere else on the beach! Great a little bar that's a local favorite and a small outdoor area.“

“Dog friendly deck seating makes Shipwrecks a great option. Oh, the food is delicious too! The staff is great and friendly.“