40 Best American Restaurants near Manteo

“Absolutely the BEST veggie burger I’ve ever had! Not sure if it is vegan or not I’ll have to find out but literally so much flavor! My friends who had the burgers and fries really liked them as well! They said the burgers were very juicy. Super friendly guy too. I’ll definitely be back.“

“Every time we’ve been here we’ve been impressed!! It’s a hidden gem from a lot of the touristy places on the main strip. Breakfast especially is delicious! Even while we stayed in Duck we made the drive just for the breakfast. Fresh made biscuits, hand pattied sausage! Prices are fair and portions are great for lunch dinner and breakfast. Highly recommend!!!“

“I really enjoyed eating here. It reminded me of a restaurant I worked in up north when I was a kid. You could see the cooks and you could sit at a bar and watch them while you ate. We had breakfast, the biscuits were great and the sausage was outstanding. The servings were good size and everything was hot and fresh. The owner was there and was very friendly towards us, as was his staff. I wish it was closer to home. I'd eat there everyday if I could.“

“Absolutely fantastic Little getaway hidden in Manteo if you have the pleasure of getting Holden as your bartender you are in for an absolute treat he is one of the best mixologists on the Island food is always fantastic staff is absolutely incredible!!!!!!“

“We had dinner last night. As a 15 year + customer, I can see the new owners changes. Food slipped a bit - the tuna special was good, but was a cheaper cut of fish than in prior years, and grits and salsa were really mashed potatoes and oil. Atmosphere slipped - Cheesy paintings on the walls instead of classic rock and blue album covers, and most annoying - blaring Country and Western Music. In 15 years, I barely noticed the music - but you gotta be kidding me - the place is loud already and personally, constant C&W music annoys me. Also, the iconic specials chalk board is replaced by cheesy TV screens. The place lost its vibe, and food is declining. I will try it again, but no longer my favorite restaurant.“

“I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the SaltBox Cafe. The atmosphere is pleasant, and the staff was very polite and attentive. The food was absolutely delicious, and the portion was perfect for me. My coffee was kept topped off and warm. The other patrons that were regulars had a little banter going on with the staff that just added to the charm of this little Cafe. I would definitely recommend it and will return!“

“This place is amazing! I was visiting the OBX for the week and decided to stop here and I'm so glad I did! Everyone was so friendly and the sandwich's were massive and delicious! They also sell surfing spoon ice cream sandwich's which is a plus!“

“OMG! was joking with the owner tonight while I was in to pick up our 1st pizza from here that we haven't found a great pizza in OBX. WELL NOW WE HAVE FOUND THE BEST! The crust was absolutely amazing! I am picky about sauces and this sauce was the best ever. Cannot recommend enough!“

“Overall, I had a mixed experience. While the porkchop had good flavor, it was unfortunately overcooked and a bit dry. However, the smashed potatoes were excellent, offering a savory complement to the main dish as well as the fried mac and cheese. The service was exceptional; the waitress was friendly and accommodating, even going the extra mile to include a generous piece of cake to make up for the dry porkchop.The atmosphere of the restaurant was delightful, especially as I dined upstairs, which provided a refreshing change of pace and offered a unique view of a small backyard through the window. Despite the culinary misstep with the porkchop, the overall experience was pleasant, thanks to the attentive service and enjoyable ambiance. Highly recommend all their deserts.“

“The food is absolutely delicious! There is a little bit of a wait usually, but not too bad. The prices can get a little higher, especially if you start to add things. It was our first time so we weren't sure of the best way to order to get the best deal. You order in a cafeteria style line. My grandson wanted to add banana slices to his pancake. We later realized it was $2.95 for a few slices of banana. We added chocolate chips to it also and there were perhaps a 1/2 TBSP of chocolate chips and that was $2.95. That was probably on us for not asking the price or finding a pancake on menu board that maybe came with those items already, but it was so crowded and we were trying not to hold up the line. Our breakfast bill came to $100 with 3 adults and 2 children. 1 adult drank coffee, 1 child drank juice and the other 3 of us drank water in cups. Even though it's serve yourself they do refill your water and coffee so we left a 20%tip. It ended up being a pretty expensive breakfast, at least for what we're used to. Saying all that, would we go back? Absolutely! It was delicious food, worth the price. Just be aware of that and if your kiddos waste food don't add on stuff they won't eat. Look up the menu before you go and know what you want and see the ala carte prices. The staff was friendly and kept our waters full and the coffee cup full. This is the best breakfast food we have had so far in our 8 years going to the area.“

“I posted my review on X because I honestly loved the food and atmosphere here. Everything is fried, but I think that one day a year, it doesn't hurt and I'm not going to deny myself the experience. As an appetizer I recommend the CAJUN FRIED CHEESE CURDS served with jamaican jerk aioli, it is a dish that I did not know and that my new friends invited me to try. The truth is that they were delicious, to be honest, I would have eaten the entire basket by myself. Another interesting starter is the fried pickles with ranch sauce. My friend can't eat beef, so her favorite is a chicken fillet burger that I was able to try and it is phenomenal. My selection was the FRIED OYSTERSlightly golden fried with spicy remoulade and lemon (fried oysters) more out of curiosity than anything else. They didn't disappoint me, I was already into eating everything fried. But if you don't want that much fat in a single day, there are also raw, baked and grilled oysters on the menu. Another thing I loved is that you can choose not just one, but two sides of hand-cut fries or mashed potatoes (dinner only). Another option is coleslaw (to appease the conscience). I chose the fries and macaroni and cheese to complete the American experience.The service is fast and very friendly. The prices are reasonable. Something I liked is that I ordered my drink half with sugar and half without sugar and that's how they brought it to me. I'm still not used to zero sugar, but that's where I'm at.Observation: I wanted to take my family on a Sunday at 7:45 at night but it was closed. Google says they close at 9 so this really surprised me.“

“A large group of ladies were treated nicely and received separate checks. Katia was an attentive and pleasant server.Vegetarian options: I’m sorry the portabello sandwich was not on the menus but the full plate was both lovely and delicious“

“We went here multiple times during our week stay in Kitty Hawk. First, the donuts were unmatched in terms of variety, quality, and taste. We loved picking a variety dozen and trying multiple flavors. A couple favorites were the cookies & cream (Oreo), maple bacon, and chocolate glaze with peanuts. In my opinion they are best fresh, so eat there if you can!My only issue with this location was the self-service kiosk. It was really finicky and slow (both sides but especially the side away from the entrance) so unless that’s fixed I’d recommend ordering at the human counter.Dietary restrictions: I did not see any options on the menu for gluten or dairy-free, but didn’t ask a staff member if they had options for these restrictions.“

“Cute little place with just what you need! A quick meal, refreshments, and desserts in one place! Found it by accident but will definitely look for it again! The grease spot in the wrapper is always a sign you're about to eat something your soul desires!“

“Food was great with a” fresh catch flavor, not frozen.” 2 in our party ordered the popcorn shrimp basket. Those baskets came with a lot of fries but plenty of shrimp. The other 2 in our party ordered the flounder and shrimp basket. These baskets also came with a lot of fries (mostly fries). The flounder was great (even though it’s not in season), it had a great taste! These shrimp came with tails on, (which I like) but not many of them (maybe 6-8). The shrimp in the shrimp basket and the shrimp in the flounder and shrimp combo basket had 2 very different tastes and textures. We also ordered 2 appetizers: Baked Potato Skins and Pretzel Bites. Both appetizers arrived at our table after our meal was delivered. Not a big deal, just wanted to mention this. The Pretzel Bites were everybody’s favorite.The process of eating there: when you go in the door, instead of a hostess stand, you order and pay for your food. You’ll receive your beverage cup and be on your own way to find somewhere to sit. You fix your own soft drink or tea (and get your own refills). When your food is ready, they bring your food to the table. There’s not any waitresses coming around. This is self serve, with the exception of your food being brought out. You clean your table when you leave. It’s a nice little place!Being that we’re pretty local (40min), we’ll definitely be going back.“

“I went here after a long day at the beach, the service was nice and the food was *decently* priced for the serving sizes. I ordered the Ahi Sandwich with fries, the fries were bomb but the sandwich itself was good. I liked the decor of the place, bathroom was clean and the service was there.“

“Food is as great as the view. I got the lobster roll with cheese curds and my wife got the shrimp tacos with fries. All of it was really tasty. It was Saturday at 3pm and everything came out pretty quickly. The waitress was amazing and helpful (I can’t remember her name but tall blonde with blue eyes). Also, the coconut margarita and piña colada were great as well.“

“Very nice place for dinner. The server was very friendly and attentive. My husband had a ribeye steak which he said was delicious! I had a seafood special with shrimp, scallops and a crab cake. It was very good! I would recommend this place for dinner.“

“Kid-friendliness: I highly recommend Owens for dinner. The food was delicious with generous portions. My husband had the shrimp and grits, I had seafood pasta , and my daughter had the kids chicken fingers and fries. We added two side salads. Dinner came w rolls and hush puppies. EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS.the staff was soosweet, accommodating and supportive. The restaurant was beautiful and charming. We plan to go back again“

“This was our second visit to the Beachside Bistro - once in October, and again in late November. We found the food to be excellent! We did breakfast in October and brunch in November. The breakfast burrito (a regular breakfast item) and a selection from the new brunch menu - smoked, pulled pork over fried grit cakes with bourbon bbq sauce are our favorites so far! This hidden gem is well worth a visit!“

“I live in KDH and think this is best pizza in my area. This summer has been a bit difficult to order a delivery pie, because this pizzarea is sourounded by 23 to 30 bedroom homes. Today, I asked if they could par bake my pie at 5:30. They did, and 3 hours later I cooked it on my own 500° pizza stone. It was fabulous! Thanks .folks...my ordering practice has changed.“

“Visited this restaurant a week ago, very nice restaurant it was extremely clean the dishes were clean the bathroom was clean, very nice place. The food was amazing. The meal was freshly cooked and tasted so good, I had the chicken sandwich with bacon and all the fixings and homade fries, just delicious ? the staff were so friendly and always made sure I had just what I needed. I highly recommend this restaurant I can't wait to go back!“

“I visited here in October on vacation with my husband for lunch. The food was very good. For entrees, I got blacken grilled fish tacos. However, the star of the show for me were the shrimps! I especially enjoyed the 1/2 lb of shrimp we had for an appetizer. The seasoning was on point! I could have eaten that as a meal. We will definitely be back and order more shrimp next time! Pro Tip: If you get lost easily like me the entrance to the restaurant may be a little confusing as there is gift shop before the restaurant seating. The host counter is on the left side of the building before you past the gift shop. The host will take you past the gift shop to sit.“

“Deliciously well-prepared food. Service was ok but not what I have experienced in the past. Not a lot of people there, so was expecting much better service. Will definitely return. Draft beer choices were ok, and the World Stout was good.“

“"Just hoe your own row and raise your own babies Smoke your own smoke and grow your own daisies Mend your own fences and own your own crazy Mind your own biscuits and life will be gravy" (Kacey Musgraves) What you'll see here: A gas station A big rack of porno magazines A food counter with fresh biscuits, breakfast sandwiches, deli meats and sandwiches Fried Chicken Mac & Cheese Beer & Wine A big convenience store A Playboy magazine with Donald Trump on the cover on display right next to the sign that says "Sexual Harassment will not be reported, but efforts will be graded" Biscuits N' Porn swag We picked up two biscuits for lunch and they were dirt cheap at a buck each.“

“This was a local favorite diner type restaurant. We had the regular egg, breakfast meat grits or hash browns with biscuit or toast. The portion sizes are generous. The biscuits are large but just ok. They have plenty of options including omelets and lunch specials.Parking: This restaurant is in a shopping center and has plenty of parking.Kid-friendliness: They cater to families.Wheelchair accessibility: There is wheelchair access but the entrance is narrow and they encourage customers to wait outside so there is no overcrowding.“

“Nicest staff ever! We were cold sitting on the deck upstairs and the hostesses were so nice about us asking to move spots. The service was phenomenal, our waitress was super sweet, and the food was incredible. We will definitely be back again next year!Also, the Creamsicle Crush was one of the best drinks I ever had.“

“While visiting the OBX, my wife had a taste for fried chicken. We found the Cookshak while conducting a Google search and figured we would give it a try. The chicken was moist and Juicy inside but crunchy on the exterior. The seasoning on the coating was extremely tasty. I have eaten many pieces of fried chicken in my lifetime, but this was definitely one of the best pieces that I have ever consumed. I enjoyed the chicken so much that we purchased a "whole bird" to take back home with us. We will definitely return when we visit the OBX again.“

“Great locally-owned pizza restaurant with a variety of sandwiches and appetizers too. Good selection of draft beer, several can / bottle options plus wine. Small, friendly place offering dine in, take out and delivery.Several TV'S usually with a variety of sports.“

“Dear Diary - food portions? very generous! Friendly staff? Absolutely! Worth a visit if you're in the area? You bet! The BBQ was prepared very well and extremely delicious. I cannot wait to come back and try everything that it has to offer. Their sample platter is the way! It's also across the dunes where you can see individuals fly their kites.“

“We were looking for a place to grab a quite bite for lunch. When we got there we were greeted by a wonderful server who got our drinks very quickly. All the food options looked delicious especially the burgers. The food arrived quickly and my Irish bbq burger was absolutely delicious. Everyone at the table was very impressed with their food. I cater so i consider myself somewhat of a food critic and everything i tasted was phenomenal. The flavors blended together very well. Will definitely be back and recommend to all my friends that visit the outer banks!“

“We went and got breakfast while on vacation and had a great time! Joseph was our server and he was great all around! I would highly recommend grabbing breakfast if you’re looking for somewhere good and affordable the prices were great and you get a good amount of food as well. If you are Deciding on going do it!“

“When in the Nags Head please stop by Lucky Tavern. The staff works hard and they provide a good atmosphere. The PIzza yes, The Pizza is yummy and their bar serves all the drinks you want. They have desserts and are open way late. I alway try to stop by there when. I visit the Outer Banks.“

“Vegan options were so tasty. Also I love their French fries. I know I shouldn't judge a place just on their fries but they're seriously so good. Good beer options and local sodas. The atmosphere is also nice and not cramped.Vegetarian options: Their vegan or vegetarian options are great.“

“We stumbled in here on the off season and realized quickly that this is an awesome local spot. Everyone seemed to know each other, and our bar neighbors influenced our meal choices.The bartender suggested a medium burger that were hand made across the street, and I couldn't have been happier with that choice. It was so much food that my husband had to bail me out lol. He got the tuna sandwich and loved it. We shared an appetizer of jalapeno poppers that were also incredible.We can't wait to come back!“

“Snow Bird Burgers & Cones is the best place to eat at the OBX!! Awesome food and delicious ice cream!! Staff is friendly and eager to please!! The owner is on site and a wonderful addition to the overall cozy and comfortable feeling you get when you go there!! Absolutely the best fried chicken sandwich anywhere!! We visit this place a few times when we visit the OBX!! Best place ever!!“

“Great atmosphere. I really like the whole surfer thing. Lots of old relics liter the bar. Service was good. Place was rather empty so seating and parking was a breeze. We got their wings and they were awesome. I liked the sweet sauce (there was a hint of spicy) but the char was what made it. Good selection of local craft beers as well.“

“My favorite place in Nags Head NC. The folks there are kind happy and excited about you visiting the restaurant just tell them Ricky Keating sent you.Vegetarian options: Lots of choicesDietary restrictions: Salad galoreParking: Yes big parking lot get there earlyKid-friendliness: Game roomWheelchair accessibility: Yes ramp outdoor“

“This place was recommended to us by the owner of our AirBnB. I went with my husband and kids and we all had a pretty good experience. I ordered the French dip, and my husband ordered the El Diablo burger. Flavor and portions were on point. But, honestly, my favorite part was that our waiter was highly attentive, and he remembered ALL of our orders without writing them down. You get 5 stars for that alone! Will definitely come back again!“

“Best little breakfast deli in the OBX!!! Me and my fiancé come here almost every morning every time we visit the outer banks, and the food is always amazing and not over priced like a lot of other places around here. We've also come here for lunch too, and i love their fried seafood baskets, i particularly like the fried oyster basket, they definitely give you your moneys worth in food. There's not really anywhere to sit inside since it's more of an in-and-out type of place, but they do have picnic tables right outside that we sit at when it's nice outside. The people working here are also always so nice and welcoming, which always makes us wanna come back too. This place is 10/10 and I rave about it to everyone.“