Restaurants in Kitty Hawk

“We love it! It’s a yearly tradition to get a pot on our family vacations! The best of the best!”

“Such a great place! Friendly, delicious food and quick service!”

“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.”

“Colby is the best!! Pizza is delicious!!”

“Great atmosphere and the food was amazing!”

“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.”

“Great staff and wonderful atmosphere. I love duck, sometimes you need a simple watering hole. Now to beer, wide and delicious selection. It has a wide variety of flavors and styles. Everytime I'm at Scarborough I stop in.”

“Absolutely fantastic food & service. We drove from Corolla on a whim and decided on The Pony & The Boat and so glad we did! Everything we had was delicious and plentiful...the Creme Brulee, let's just say I could eat it on the daily. Will definitely return! 10/10”

“The absolute best fried chicken! All of the sides are excellent! Service is always fast and polite!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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

“Awesome time! In town for family vacation. Music bingo and dancing was awesome.”

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

“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!”

“Absolutely loved our experience with Sweet Coast Cakes! The whiskey barrel cake I ordered was an absolute showstopper, so detailed!! And the inside? Just as impressive. The cake was incredibly moist, flavorful, and clearly made with high quality ingredients. One of those cakes that people keep talking about long after it’s gone. The personal touches really set Sweet Coast Cakes apart, too. From the thoughtful packaging to the adorable “handmade with love” sticker on the box, you can tell how much care and pride goes into every single order. It felt special from start to finish. If you’re looking for a cake that’s both stunning and delicious, Sweet Coast Cakes absolutely delivers. Highly recommend! 🎂✨”

“My wife and I shared a banana split. It was great! We asked for fresh strawberries and pineapple instead of the strawberry and pineapple sauces and they did it. Fresh fruit makes a huge difference. We loved it -- and it was beautiful too!

The ambiance has a fun surfer vibe and the staff was very helpful! I'm planning on going again and again!”

“NC Coast was a phenomenal place to eat at. We chose the outdoor patio area that had a waterfront view. They also had live music (Wednesday). Our server, Moana (?), was really cool with great energy!”

“The best restaurant on the OBX for food and service. Always my go to place.”

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

“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 😊”

“Best Bloody Mary’s on the beach. Fun vibes and great food. Check it out!”

“We walked into High Cotton on a day with a torrential downpour, the kind of weather where seafood just don’t sound right. You need the inviting warmth of a BBQ joint, so we headed over to high cotton. Now we got there during their last hour of business for the day, and experience has taught me to temper my expectations when you’re there in the waning minutes before close. However, I didn’t need to temper my expectations at all. High cotton is going to be a regular stop for us now when we’re in OBX. The meal we had absolutely blew us away. The pork was absolutely top-tier ENC BBQ: it hit the level of quality where saying one is better than the other is frivolous to me, it’s just all top-tier coz me. The fried chicken was tied for the I’ve ever had, and the brisket was fanatic as well. My daughter said the green beans & Brunswick stew were her favorite she’s had, and my son loved the Mac & cheese. To boot, the service was incredible, the joint was incredibly warm & inviting- you feel like you’re at home as soon as you walk in the door.”

“Best birthday cakes ever and wonderful customer service. Thank you so much 😊.”

“delicious food and friendly staff”

“My husband and I eat here multiple times a week...consistently delicious. We are able to afford multiple visits per week with their lunch sushi roll specials... either 2 or 3 rolls with a soup or salad. I believe the 3 roll one is only $16!
However, we occasionally splurge and order other rolls that are a little more expensive, and in that case we LOVE LOVE LOVE the amber roll. Tastiest sushi roll either of us have ever had!! 10/10 recommend!
They also have a wonderful hot sake/plum wine mixed or a chilled pineapple sake made in house for when we're feeling like libations. Id also like to mention that their egg drop soup is the best I've ever had...which should carry weight since in my extensive traveling, I have tried many sushi restaurants and always like to sample egg drop soup. They put sesame oil in it, I believe, which I love!
Lastly and most importantly, we have always received professionally excellent service! Smiles, kindness, always keeping our table clean and beverages full. We are never waiting on them; they truly wait on us. A wonderful staff for sure.
Anyone who is visiting the area (and anyone living here who has yet to stop in here!) Should most definitely come enjoy this restaurant!”

“We got the bbq chicken, pepperoni, and hawaiian pizzas and absolutely loved all of them. We got take out because we had just arrived and needed something easy but the indoor and outdoor spaces looked lovely to sit and eat.”

“Francie’s Fancies are the freshest, moist, most delicious, beautifully decorated highest quality baked goods on the Outer Banks. I highly recommend to anyone looking to enhance their event or meal to give Francie a chance to leave your guests with a lasting confectionary impression. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“The owners are super friendly and kind. They are great to do business with.”

“🚨 🚨 ‼️ ‼️ Long Post Alert so just a heads up if you want a read ahead of your stay or if you’re a local and just want to know what the inlanders feel about this local gem on the shores of the Outer Banks. My wife and I spent our honeymoon last week in KH and all we can say about this place is, our bank probably thinks we moved in there. But for Good reason. From the time you walk in the door and are greeted by the hosts, to taking a peak in the gift shop. There is everything for everyone in this convenient beachside bar and restaurant. We made our way to the back side of the bar and were immediately greeted by Ryan who explained what the daily specials were and offered us a cocktail, all the while with a smile on his face. We chose the 1/2 lb shrimp, and as much shrimp as we ate at some other locations (over 20) this right here…hands down best on the coast. The ambiance is inviting and rewarding with just the step up from your seat and you have a beautiful view of the famous dunes and the Atlantic. The conscience of this place is unmatched. Once your belly’s are good and full, you’re just a few steps away from your toes in the sand and what better way to walk of some great food than with your toes in the water. We also dabbled in other specials of the day, unique beachside cocktails and I promise you, some of the BEST conversations with locals and bartenders alike. Not to mention the upstairs open air bar and seating where we met Jacob. One of the other bartenders who told us his in time the day prior. As we were planning our evening the next morning we said “wait Jacob’s upstairs tomorrow. it’s a pretty evening tonight, let’s go to the top Bar.” Needless to say, away we went. Consistency. Consistency. Consistency. Everywhere you look. Every food item you see. Every conversation you have. Everything about it is what makes this place so very special and truly only 1/1 in my opinion! To the Management, Staff and Owners of this wonderful restaurant…please keep up what you’re doing. It works and it’s made the most positive of impressions on me and my Wife. Thank you all for having us and oh by the way, we will see you guys for our 1 year Anniversary in 2026!!! Cheers to each and every one of you! 🍻 🍸 🥃”

“Our party of 3 (2 vegetarians and 1 vegan) absolutely loved our lunches here. The owner was friendly and accommodating and obviously puts time and intention into her recipes. We didn't feel like her veggie options were an afterthought, like they were most other places in the OBX. The basil pesto and sun-dried tomato pesto were stellar. The fresh mozzarella was creamy and delicious. Her smoothies and coffee drinks were delicious as well. This was by far our favorite place to eat on our vacation!”

“Extremely good, fresh food! The owners and staff are super friendly and I eat here several times a week! Don't sleep on this OBX gem! <3”

“The best new place on the beach!”

“Grilled fish tacos were excellent. Our waitress was very informative and gave excellent service. Definitely will visit again.”

“Crab legs steamed perfectly each time we have been. Friendly servers. It’s a fun, busy place but everyone working & dining was happy & courteous when we were there today. My Dads favorite place for crab legs is Jimmy’s!! 🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀”

“We hired Pok as our personal chef for a week in the OBX after our wedding, and we cannot say enough amazing things about him. From the very beginning, he took the time to curate a thoughtful, customized menu with us, listening to our ideas, offering suggestions, and creating something that truly reflected our family’s tastes. It set the tone for an incredible week. Every dish he prepared was thoughtful, fresh, and absolutely delicious. Our family and friends were blown away by his flavors and presentations, and we found ourselves excited for each meal as a highlight of the day. Beyond the food, Pok’s presence made our week so special. He was warm, kind, easy to be around, and genuinely invested in making our experience unforgettable. He quickly became part of our family, and his energy brought so much joy to our time together. By the end of the week, saying goodbye felt like saying goodbye to a friend. If you’re considering hiring Pok, do it. It was one of the best decisions we made for our trip, and we’re already dreaming about the next time we get to enjoy his cooking. Highly, highly recommended!”

“Had lunch here today after church! It was AMAZING! Service was OUTSTANDING! Can’t say enough great things about this place ❣️❣️”

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

“My elderly mother in law has a specific way she asks for her fried egg, and Steve cooked it perfectly for her. The service was timely and attentive, and our meals were delicious. Thank you!”

“Vilai Thai Kitchen is 100%!!🙂”

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

“Absolutely the best Mexican food we’ve had in NC 🇲🇽 - great food - great service- great prices - totally authentic and delicious”