29 Best American Restaurants near Manteo

“Stopped in on a whim while visiting from Virginia. I found the food GREAT and the staff fantastic!! A nice 'homie' atmosphere. Will make it a regular stop whenever in Manteo!“

“My daughter and I ate there and the food was great! Our server, Haley, I hope I spelled her name right, was so nice. We love everything about Darrell's and will be back on our next visit.“

“The hubs and little are Vanilla ice cream conisours and the gentleman that attended us at the window convinced them to try new flavors by getting a double scoop which was awesome. While we tried the vanilla, cookies n cream, salted carmel, butter pecan, and strawberry cheesecake. We all agree that hands down the Strawberry Cheesecake was the best...“

“Ortega'z - what a GREAT gem! Heard about this restaurant on Guys Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives; and boy, it not disappoint! The pulled pork nachos appetizer was absolutely HUGE and AMAZING! YES, all caps is necessary. We also ordered two entrees - fish tacos and also Buffalo chicken tacos. Both came with 3 tacos, and rice and beans. Everything was so delicious and the portion sizes were great! Great prices for the amount of food you receive. Oh, and the service was great also! Will be returning very soon!“

“Great service and super food!“

“My husband and I were together long before we finally tied the knot. Whenever we talked about our wedding dreams, it always included the statement, “I want Saltbox to cater the wedding”. When it came time to book our caterer, we knew walking into the tasting that this decision would be as easy as it was delicious. What became a favorite date-night spot, will now always have a forever memory in our hearts because of what Amanda and Randolph, and their entire staff, worked to deliver for us. If you’ve never had an opportunity to experience the creativity, flavor and love that goes into Saltbox’s food, then I strongly urge you to check that off your to-do list. If you’re on the wedding planning journey and searching for a catering company, this should be your first and last stop. Amanda and Randolph were extremely responsive and open to the entire vision we had for our Viking-themed wedding…an evening feast fit for a Viking King. Our goal was to build a seasonal, yet varied cuisine menu that celebrated the local seafood and nuances of Outer Banks and would leave our guests talking about this dinner for years to come. From the detail that was put into our hors d’oeuvres, through the flavorful and perfectly executed plated dinner service, ending with the most decadent spread of desserts/hot chocolate bar (best in OBX of course), we were beyond impressed with every single bite we ate that evening. Additionally, Saltbox provided the best bartenders who executed our fun “his and hers” cocktails and (2) full bars with ease and smiles. We are still receiving endless compliments about how amazing the cocktails were. From Saltbox’s attentiveness during the planning process, to a detailed site visit to review the kitchen/service needs, to a well-executed plating set-up, to each staff member’s warm and professional service style throughout the evening of our event, I would recommend again and again their catering services. The execution, timing and presentation was impeccable – but most importantly, their entire team was such a delight to have in and out of the kitchen as they truly delivered the best feast we’ve ever had. From a professional perspective, I am also a career Event Planner, working to organize events from weddings to high-end galas nationwide – this was hands down the best quality and executed event service I’ve seen in a career of 15+ years.“

“South Beach Grill is a staple during our annual OBX vacation. We order from there 2-3 times during the week. They are fast, friendly, and ordering is easy online. Dinner for our group of 9 was ready for pick-up in less than 20 minutes. Everyone has tried multiple things from the menu and everyone was extremely pleased with everything they’ve tried. My favorites are the southwest wrap, burgers, and Buffalo chicken Philly. Their fries are delicious… especially with their fry sauce or BBQ ranch. South Beach Grill is a must have on your OBX vacation!“

“Excellent! Great food and service! Highly recommend Noosa Grille!“

“Exceptional breakfast everything was cooked to perfection and hot when served. Our waitress Crystal, was super cheery and wonderful. Highly recommend!“

“This place is awesome!! My grandson loves their Mac and cheese and chicken!! We go there quite often !! They are friendly and the best customer service!! It is worth every penny!!“

“The shrimp con queso and gamefish burrito are my tried and true favorites. We always sit at the bar and the service has always been great. I’m digging the new look to the place.“

“You know it's good when the police and fire department frequents it! I found their $8 special burger, fries and drink to be an awesome deal. The burgers are top quality beef, cooked to perfection, and with a hefty amount of fries. Find myself going there way too much!!“

“Awesome delicious FRESH food! We were here for over a week...after 2 meals there...well then we ate EVERY meal there. Breakfast, lunch, n supper!! Only place to eat for us!!“

“Service was fast, everyone was friendly, food was delicious! We vacation at OBX every year and this place will now be a must stop every time!“

“Love this place! Fun atmosphere, excellent service, amazing food. The Jerk chicken tacos and fish tacos are delicious.“

“We did the sunset dolphin tour and it was absolutely perfect! The guys got us right up to the dolphins for a good 45 minutes! Highly recommend“

“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.“

“Delicious pizza and the salads are the best!!! The best service ♥️“

“The tuna bites and blackened tuna sandwich were excellent, delicious and our Server, Kim, was friendly and efficient 😎“

“My husband and I went there because it was very close to our rented Cottage and the reviews were good. The food was fabulous from the start (hush puppies with honey butter) !! Shrimp with grits were very flavorful along with fried green tomatoes. Atmosphere with local artwork is a great touch. Waiter was very attentive. We will definitely return!! ☆☆☆☆☆“

“It’s definitely the most fun biscuit shop I’ve ever been to haha. Everyone working behind the counter is super friendly, we came on a Saturday morning, so there’s a line, but it moves super fast.
They have the most tender and flaky biscuit I’ve ever tasted, don’t sleep on the chicken, they are delicious. Do buy a drink or bring water though, because biscuits can get a bit dry the more you eat.“

“Great food at a good price. The service was wonderful and the atmosphere was fun and laid back. We had so much fun at music bingo last weekend. Adding this to our list of favorites!“

“great meal Love the brisket,“

“Great atmosphere & food! Friendly staff with great service.“

“This wasn't our first time, nor will it be the last. We love this restaurant. The food is great, the servers are fast, the atmosphere is amazing. The clam chowder is the absolute best.

Parking: If the front is full, use the side next to the outside area.“

“First time eating here and it was excellent! Staff was wonderful as well!“

“This restaurant has the classic outer banks feel. Formerly Owens Restaurant for several decades, The Captain's Table maintains the same charm and allure. The fried seafood platter was enjoyable. The Shrimp and Scallops were especially delicious. The collards were fantastic.“

“We had breakfast there several times. nice food and good expresso.“

“Follow Triple D and Guy Fieri on Food Network. Went on this recommendation. Worth the 45 minute wait. Had the Cuban Pubwich. Outstanding. Service, staff, atmosphere, of the utmost highest. Will be back.“