39 Best American Restaurants near Manteo

“This is my go to place everytime I visit Manteo. Been 8 times and never had a bad meal! Highly recommend.“

“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.“

“we went here for lunch and absolutely loved it! we tried the ice cream, homemade pizza, chicken, sundae, and burger. everything was incredibly fresh. staff was kind, friendly, and attentive to our order. since it was raining, staff offered to bring our food to us in the parking lot. the pizza especially was flavorful, well-balanced, and not too heavy or greasy. we will certainly be returning!!“

“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!“

“The most amazing friendliest fast service! So impressed“

“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!“

“Just had one of the best meals I’ve ever had. There were 6 adults and 2 children in our party. The appetizers were fantastic and the entrees were delicious and beautifully plated. Live music was an added bonus! Very happy to have found The Saltbox Cafe!“

“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!“

“Great food, great service and great location!“

“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!!“

“fantastic food and service. Great place to go on beach road. really really good tuna, fries, sandwiches and so much more. been going for years. never disappoints us. Wanda the host is awesome.“

“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!!“

“This place is AMAZING! Our first time here and will definitely be back before we head home. A must stop for a quick lunch“

“Our dining experience was absolutely wonderful. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, and the service was flawless—attentive without being overbearing. Both of our entrées were perfectly prepared and full of flavor, clearly made with care and attention to detail. This restaurant strikes the perfect balance of comfort and quality, and we look forward to returning.“

“We are on our anniversary trip and just had breakfast here!!! It was delicious!!! Great folks and great food 😊 Definitely recommend 👌“

“Last night was our last night here and the wife and I decided to give this a try. I can’t say enough good about the service (Jade was awesome), food was delicious (scallops were on point), and the location was perfect with a wonderfulview. (note the picture).“

“Awesome chili cheese fries, burgers, hot dogs (Carolina Cooley 👍🏻), hush puppies, etc., oh and sundaes too!!“

“My review is for the humanity the owner has shown. I was reading my latest Readers Digest when an acknowledgement was submitted about how the owner Kevin had driven 6 hours one way to deliver what was basically an elders last meal, because it was her last wish…to have a pork tenderloin meal from this establishment. If some day I travel SE from Indiana and anywhere near I will definitely stop to support. Well done my man.“

“Excellent service, delicious food, generous portions, and reasonable prices.“

“The breakfast sandwiches here are the best that it can get! I ordered the bacon, egg, and cheese, and my boyfriend got the sausage, egg, and cheese, and they were both absolutely delicious! The price of the food was very reasonable, and the staff were super friendly! They are based out of a convenience store as well, so we got some energy drinks to go with our sandwiches. Overall, I'd absolutely recommend dropping in for a tasty meal!“

“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.“

“We had a great experience yesterday with this crew. We found 4 dolphins and ended up following a pod of 3 for a good 20 minutes. It was relaxing and entertaining. We learned about info about the area and how the container ships dock. Would totally go out with them again!“

“We absolutely love the upper deck! It has amazing views, so dog friendly and the food/drinks are amazing! We love the orange crush it’s the best drink! This is a favorite for us!“

“Loved the fish tacos. Great place for casual outdoor dining. Fast and friendly service. Will definitely be back again.“

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

“Had their pizza delivered to our hotel in Kill Devil Hills after a long day of traveling 7-25-25. I have had a lot of different pizza in my life, let me tell ya, that was one of the best, if not the best. Their delivery guy was super nice and funny. A great experience“

“Great food and fast service. We walked in with 8 people and were seated with in 10 minutes. Definitely recommend this restaurant. Adam was a great waiter.“

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

“great meal Love the brisket,“

“We visited Lucky 12 last week. The food was great! I had fried shrimp and oysters and they were flavorful and cooked, just right. Staff was nice and attentive. We’ve been there before and will definitely return!“

“Amazing Food!! The Ron Swanson burger is banging!“

“Was in on the night of 10/4/25. Lover the decor, the food was excellent!! And the waitress was excellent!! Makes me want to come back again when I make it this way in the future!!“

“Great place to pick up an outstanding breakfast burrito. I came to eat some breakfast on the porch with my dog. Very friendly people that brought out a bowl of water for my pup and checked on me frequently. Coffee was great too! We will be back 🌯🐾🥰“

“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.“

“Let’s start with saying the waiter had excellent customer service . And when we received our food its was delicious. The waiter checked on us often and very nice partying words .“

“Great Atmosphere and Service!“