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.“

“What a great place. It is bright and airy. They do have outdoor seating and even though it was 55 degrees with a 25 mph wind, there were people eating on the deck.

Our waiter, Carlos, is great. Smiling, friendly and polite and makes great recommendations.

My husband had the fish and chips (salt and vinegar). I had the gumbo and a side of sweet potato fries. So really good. My husband also had the Screwball expresso martini. Wowza!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Great lunch spot wirh sandwiches and craft beer or wine and cheese watching the sunset. The food was delicious!“

“hubby and I dropped in at lunchtime and we weren't prepared for the hot lunches we ordered! it was so good we talked about it all the way home. totally slept on! def making it a regular date spot for us! (and to whoever made those chili cheese fries, omg....I was in HEAVEN)“

“Went to Barry’s while in NC. The hotel was super cute with different themes. The atmosphere was cool with the old hunt lodge feel. The food & drinks were great. We loved the outdoor area and dock. Highly recommend!“

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

“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!!“

“It was time to head home but we wanted to grab a bite to eat. So we went to google and looked up the top rated. So glad we did and the reviews were right! The burger and prime rib sandwich were DELICIOUS!! Great service too! Thanks for making the last stop of our vacation perfect!“

“5/5 — Honestly one of the best dinners I’ve had in a long time

I wasn’t expecting anything crazy when we walked in, but this meal ended up being a top 10 dinner for us. Everything we ordered was spot-on.

The lamb meatballs were incredible — tender, full of flavor, and the romesco/pickled cauliflower combo was perfect. The delicata squash surprised me the most; it was one of those dishes you keep thinking about after you’re done. And the strip steak was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing.

We wrapped it up with an ice cream sandwich, and it was the perfect ending to the meal.

Service was friendly, food came out at a great pace, and the whole night was just way way better than I expected. Super impressed and definitely coming back. Only wish we had visited sooner!“

“awesome people with excellent food at an even better price. cant believe it took 10 years to find it !!“

“We have been to Steamers on several occasions. Every time we have had amazing service. The food was sensational. The service was outstanding professionally courteous and provided great ideas. We will definitely come back.“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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😊“

“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.“

“The husband and I both had the jerk mahi and shrimp, it was delicious! Highly recommended!!“

“Great atmosphere and the food was amazing!“

“They got some really good fish tacos I'll tell you that much.“

“Went to Barry’s while in NC. The hotel was super cute with different themes. The atmosphere was cool with the old hunt lodge feel. The food & drinks were great. We loved the outdoor area and dock. Highly recommend!“

“Had a really excellent brunch style breakfast...pancakes, French toast, eggs, bacon, hash browns with bananas and whipped cream on the side. Wow. Everything was super. The hot sauces are great too. Outstanding service even though the place was crowded. My only complaint is the place is kind of cramped and noisy but that's obviously how their customers like it!“

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

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