My vegan sister-in-law enjoyed this place. For the other 4 members of our party, the best part of the meal was making jokes about how much we disliked it. The service was mediocre at best. Our waitress didn't show up at the table for a solid 5 minutes, if not more, after we sat down, and then after I asked for a soda, I was told that they would have to get it out of a vending machine as if it was some big inconvenience for them. And I know it's somewhat gauche to order soda at nicer restaurants but I've been to countless high-end restaurants in my life and I'm not a big alcohol consumer so I get soda instead, sue me. After the soda request, we were seemingly talked down to by the hostess/manager woman like we were indigent children (my wife and I are almost 30 years old and spent more than $200 on this meal after everything was said and done). The artichoke dip and Caesar salad were solid, (to their credit the artichoke dip was actually very good) but my wife was repulsed by the corn chowder she ordered and my ribeye was tougher than the sole of my foot. I've had quite a few ribeyes in my life and I know they're supposed to be fatty (or marbled for the more refined set) but this thing was hard to cut into and at times almost impossible to chew. And then when I told the waitress this, she was dumbfounded and gave me a look as if no one had ever told her anything at this establishment was less than perfect. She replied by saying something to the effect of "we'll see what we can do about that" and ultimately gave us a free dessert. It was creme brûlée and it was fine. Not the best I've had, not the worst. Overall, I was dissatisfied with the entire experience. But like I said at the beginning, if you're a vegan, give it a go. read more

This was our first time dining and we loved the atmosphere service and food. Excellent!!! We will definitely go again and again! read more

1587 Restaurant - Cobia and ribeye...yummy - Seafood Near Me - Manteo, North Carolina

Don't get me wrong, this place is one of the very few "fine dining" locales in this area of the outer banks--however, it needs some work to justify it's "fine dining" prices. My wife and I have been here several times and we have never had a particularly bad meal. The food always seems fresh and well prepared, but we've never been blown away by presentation or taste, for that matter. On our most recent visit (last week), the waitress was inattentive--bordering apathy. We were often ignored and even simple pleasantries (thank you, you're welcome) were missing from her vocabulary. This can occasionally be overlooked on a busy night, but the restaurant was less than half full and well staffed. The view is great and the menu is good but we would be hesitant to dine here again due to our recent experience and the abundance of other restaurants in the surrounding area. read more

1587 Restaurant - Seared salmon special - Seafood Near Me - Manteo, North Carolina

Great fine dining experience inside the Tranquil House Inn. I visited in August 2019. I tried the pork belly and grits appetizer, seafood pesto pasta with vegetables, creme brulee for dessert, and tried the Mai Tai. All the food was amazing and service was great! Definitely would visit again, especially for a special occasion. read more

This was one of the best meals I've had in the outer banks in years. The restaurant is not obvious from the road, as it's hidden in the tranquil house, but it is well worth the short drive from nags head. There is a beautiful view of the marina and sunset (if you're going for dinner). All of the food is delicious, but I highly recommend the tuna from the menu. We had their cobbler made from local blueberries - again, delicious! Try it out. You won't be disappointed! read more

1587 Restaurant - Mahi Mahi with blueberry burre blanc sauce. - Seafood Near Me - Manteo, North Carolina

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I visited the restaurant on Friday 1/27/23 with my sister and brother-in-law who live in Manteo. It was their first visit there since they moved to Manteo a few years back. We ordered fried green tomatoes for an appetizer and they were outstanding! However I ordered the chicken picatta entree. When the dish arrived, there were two large pieces of what appaered to be fried chicken breast halves on a bed of rice with sauce and capers (I was expecting thin, lightly breaded chicken breast). The presentation was good but the chicken was extremely salty, almost like it had been brined. While it was still edible, it was not the chicken picatta I was expecting. Other than that, we shared a piece of peanut butter pie which was very good. I'd give everything else 5 stars except for the picatta which I would give 2 stars by itself. read more

We have lived in the OBX for 10 years now but this is the first time we have been to 1587. Why have we waited so long?! Everything was soooooo good! From the handcrafted cocktails by the bartender Matt, to the apps, main course and dessert. My wife and I went for our 13 year anniversary and couldn't have had a better meal. The entire staff was so gracious and the owner Donnie even came by to check on us. The Peanut butter and jelly pork belly app was amazing! I had the seafood pasta with shrimp and scallops and my wife had the scallops over stone ground cheddar grits. Do your self a favor next time you are in downtown Manteo and get you a reservation at 1587. You will not be disappointed! read more

1587 Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Manteo, North Carolina

We came here before going to the Lost Colony at the Waterside Theater with a large group of 11 people. We got reservations and were offered the family table near the entrance where we could all sit together or separate tables with a great water view. We opted for the family table, and it was just fine. This is a wonderful location, and the menu is superb. Our server was just great and our food was delicious. **We used Foursquare to "checkin" and got 20% off our bill - food AND alcohol were included. ** Although this is an upscale restaurant, we were comfortable in dressy tops and shorts. The men were in shorts and polo/golf/Tommy Bahama camp style shirts. The menu offered various seafood and non seafood items, including a terrific prix fixe menu where you could choose from various appetizers, soup, salad, entrees and dessert. Our party had the following: Mahi mahi - delicious Crabcake - delicious, mostly crab, no filling Grilled tuna on white bean/tomato- delicious See a pattern here? Their house salad consisted of fresh Melon and Strawberries, aged White Cheddar, Sunflower Seeds and Champagne Vinaigrette. One food item I missed out on was the Black and White truffle mac and cheese. Well, next time... Desserts were worth missing our behind the scenes tickets for the Lost Colony. Creme brulee, Tempura banana with coconut ice cream and chocolate bon something that was rich and creamy! They do have a vegetarian menu, which is hard to find, especially around seafood locations. When I win the lottery, this is the place I will fly my private jet and have dinner once a week! read more

Perfect setting on the water, awesome and very attentive service and delicious food! I had the Mushroom Risotto which was very flavorful and stocked with veggies! My husband had the Osso Bucco which he went to the kitchen and sent them compliments for. Highly recommend! read more

This is our favorite place to go for date night when we are in Nags Head. 1587 is a beautiful setting on the Manteo waterfront. This is NOT a touristy restaurant. They take reservations and are careful to not overbook, so service goes very smoothly. Several seafood entrees that are locally sourced, as are some of the vegetables. This is fine dining, not fried dining. Food, service and ambiance are excellent. read more

1587 Restaurant - Beautiful and delicious lamb - quite a treat - Seafood Near Me - Manteo, North Carolina

We make a point of dining at 1587 whenever we are visiting the Outer Banks. This restaurant, as well as The Full Moon, are must visits when in Manteo. Waterfront dining. A great wine list. Excellent Food. The important thing to remember is that the atmosphere, the quality of food, and the quality of service are definitely in line with the price. A good value and a good time for all. For those who remember "The Best of..." on FoodTV ... this is a Best of restaurant. read more

Best food I've had in the OBX area to date, and I've been coming to the outer banks for over 10 years. The staff is very friendly & professional, the food was so incredible and the ambiance was one of the more upscale settings I've encountered in OBX, but somehow still very relatable and relaxing. Not pretentious by any means. To start, we got the scallops and the vegetable roulettes, which were fantastic - everything cooked perfectly. We got the grouper and the tile fish as our mains, and it was all so good, we cleaned our plates - fish was at perfect temps, and the sides were all very flavorful. I can hardly believe we ordered dessert, but we did. We split the blueberry tartlett/pastry. It was light and fluffy and creamy, so good. All of the desserts are also made in house, and all of the food generally appeared to have thoughtful presentation, as well as being full of flavor. We will return here every year, I think. read more

I usually only review places I really like, buuuut I took my girlfriend here for her birthday last week and was disappointed. The location was great, right on the water, and the restaurant was beautiful. Now don't get me wrong; the food wasn't bad...it just wasn't great. And for the price, it should be great... She got mahi-mahi cakes which were "just ok" and "a little dry" according to her. And I ordered a medium-rare filet, which was cooked to more than medium. I tried to just eat it, but it was dry and tough...and when you spend $32 on a filet it should be cooked correctly, right? So when the waiter came to check on us (5 minutes later), I showed him that it was overcooked and he offered to take it back. I know it's a simple mistake, heck I've overcooked steaks or tuna before too, so I wasn't mad or anything. But when it came back out, I was given a lesser piece of filet (smaller, thinner) and it was plated with the reheated sides that were on my original plate (presentation was thrown out the window too). I could tell because my bite marks were still there. I mean, if they messed it up, shouldn't I get a fresh start to my meal and not reheated sides? Maybe not, but it irked me a little. Plus the fact that there was no apology for the inconvenience. Also, my new filet was cooked correctly this time, but was still tough, and still not that great. The demi glaze was bland too; the gorgonzola polenta cake, which was reaaally good, was the saving grace. Looking back on it, I wish we had gone to Owens', Colington Café, or JK's. All the same price range, all better in my opinion. We actually skipped dessert at 1587 and went to Colington Café to get their dessert and drink some champagne so we could end on a more positive note! Again, it wasn't bad...but it wasn't great. read more

Very nice atmosphere with views of the harbour. No soup for an appetizer, as something went wrong we were told. The rib eye was over cooked and no choices for salad dressings. Service was very good and accommodating, as our first choice of wine was not good and we requested something else. Downtown Manteo is lovely. read more

I've been here a few times with just myself and my wife. Small restaurant with a cozy feeling. Great views of the boat dock and bay, leading into the sound. I had the ribeye or porterhouse - prepared very well with a great taste. Old Fashioned tasted amazing - had a few to make sure the first wasn't a fluke. My wife has had the filet a few times now - a little dry the last time. Her vodka sodas were on point. I recommend going here on Friday in the summertime, enjoy First Friday's in Manteo where everything is open later than normal and take a stroll through this nice little downtown. read more

My party of 11 had a spectacular end-of-vacation dinner at 1587. The fish was perfect, the beef was perfect, and substitutions / customization was no issue at all. The service was attentive without being overbearing - Matt the bartender came over after noticing that maybe my wife's drink wasn't quite to her liking and quickly replaced it. Service that so seamlessly anticipates your needs is hard to come by. Some years we have 20+ people, and they assured us that (with a little heads up) that they could accommodate. Add an hour on the front end to explore beautiful old town Manteo. 1587 is well worth the trip. read more

1587 was a welcomed treat on our first night in Manteo. We were staying at the Tranquil Inn and made a reservation at the restaurant. My boyfriend was on a vegan diet, so the waiter suggested he chose a protein and the chef would get "free reign." His dish was delicious with couscous, greens, and oysters piled high. I had the fish of the day from Wanchese which was cooked to perfection. It could have used some acidity but overall the dish was simplistic enough as to let the fresh fish stand out on its own. This was served with a thyme polenta cake, leaks, and mushrooms. We began our meal with the soup of the day, mushroom with truffle oil which was Delicious! My two negatives are the price for which the vegan dish was quite expensive for the ingredients and the wine selection by the glass very minimal. Service was very attentive and we returned the following night at the bar for appetizers. The risotto was heavy on white wine but nice and the Asian-inspired scallops cooked to perfection. Overall, we enjoyed our entrees the first night most. The atmosphere is romantic but still casual enough. Give it a go if you are in Manteo. It was the best we had all weekend. read more

Great high-end food. My wife and I love it for date-night in obx. Great bar-staff as well. Enjoyed a fantastic cocktail before dinner. read more

We came here on vacation for our anniversary dinner and the food was excellent! From freshly caught fish to the best hush puppies I have ever had. This restaurant was definitely small town in its ambience but also provided gorgeous views to the water and highly attentive wait staff. I could not speak highly enough of the experience and we will definitely visit again. read more

This restaurant is phenomenal, truly a hidden gem you don't want to miss! We had hush puppy fritters with vinegar aioli served over a bed of arugula, delicious bread with spreadable 100% butter. No alcohol this evening but the iced tea was incredibly fresh, a spritz of lemon and voila, perfect summer sip! My boyfriend and I had different entrees but couldn't resist sharing the wealth. I ordered one of three salads with beets, peaches, pickled onion and a creamy dressing with the fresh catch, snapper, cooked to perfection, slightly crunchy. He had the tuna, above sushi grade, chefs recommendation rare with canelli beans, tomatoes, sausage, artichoke hearts and mouth watering jus. These dishes were winners and easily the best meal we've both had in a long time, which is saying a lot coming from the restaurant scene in DC. Normally we pass up dessert but chose the Creme brûlée, pure bliss. It was my 30th birthday but this restaurant is an occasion in itself. Thank you to the chefs and the super friendly staff for making this a night to remember. We will be back! read more

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Hats off to the chef! Best lamb we have had in a long time. We have been eating lamb for our anniversary for 30 years. This ranks among the best. read more

This place is delicious and the setting is so charming. Tables for two by the water are so cozy and romantic. Matt the bartender makes a very strong drink (and a delicious drink). The seafood is fresh and expertly prepared and presented. The desserts were fantastic, too. Make a reservation before you go since it's small. But they pay attention to details here. read more

Romantic and amazing food! Vegetable curry was so comforting. The little rice cake it came with was perfectly crunchie and wished for more. We also shared the tuna steak which was big and cooked just right read more

Good local seafood in a nice waterfront setting, the 1587 introduced me to the joys of rare, seared tuna. It's in a nice location in downtown Manteo and is run with care and understated sophistication. Outer Banks dining in style! read more

We spent a weekend there in Manteo a couple of weeks ago. Had a very nice dinner the evening we arrived, and made a reservation for the next evening for our anniversary. We arrived 5 minutes before our reservation, and was advised it would be a few minutes before we could be seated..... 45 minutes later we were seated, then 10 minutes before we saw a waitress ( she apologized)....ordered wine, and while waiting, a group of about 10 to 12, seated between the reception area and the bar got very loud, extremely so..... this continued throughout our dinner. A completely ruined evening !!! I guess management preferred the meal tab and their bar bill over the over the comfort of the rest of the patrons..... shame.... too nice a place for such poor management. read more

We ate here for our anniversary during a trip to the OBX. Amazing food! And such a great atmosphere. Romantic waterfront dining. Pricey but worth it. Good wine list. read more

I love this place! We came here two times this trip....sooo worth it...it wasn't expensive at all...we had 2 special appetizers and 2 appetizers off the menu..both of us had a Main course ..and 1 was a special as well..we had 2 deserts, a bottle of red wine....and it only cost us $139..... Can't beat that...besides the fact you are on vacation!... I will be back next trip ! read more

First of all, having experienced fine dining across the U.S. and beyond, I know it is more than a beautiful view and elevated prices. Possibly 1587 is just a little bit better than the normal OBX tourist restaurants. Having read many of the reviews from possible food critics on this site and not just the average tourist, I am inclined to agree that there is a definite blandness to their entrees. For instance, my steak and my wife's fish were totally lacking flavor. The restaurant website reviews are dated back to 2013 and beyond which make me believe this restaurant is living on a past reputation and something has been lost since then. https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g60755-d414368-r468266416-1587_Restaurant-Manteo_Roanoke_Island_Outer_Banks_North_Carolina.html# read more

Great food , wine , deserts.... with a nice view overlooking the docks. Will definitely return on next trip.

The food was alright... but they forgot our reservation. It took an hour just to get our appetizer. Don't come here if you're in a hurry! Would not come here again. read more

This is a nice restaurant to go to when your looking for something special. My 16-year-old daughter and I went here last night and had a lovely meal. We split the gazpacho which was a cold, sweet, peach and ? based soup with lump crab meat on top. The amount of crab was a bit sparse, but the soup was good. I had the pork shank which was cooked perfectly and very, very good. Served with fresh succotash and top with a very good, non creamy slaw. Excellent. My daughter had the NY strip, which she enjoyed, but looked thin to me. I had a bite and it was pretty close to the medium she order, possibly a shade over that, but tasty. For dessert, I had the warm blueberry cobbler served with a side of vanilla ice cream, which was delicious. If I were to play food critic, I'd say the blueberry-to-crumble ratio was a bit crumble heavy and the crumble could have used a touch more butter, but trust me when I say it was very good despite that! My daughter had the creme brûlée, which she enjoyed, but I did not try. I was too full by this point! She said the custard was very good and rich. The presentation was very nice, but the brûlée (top crust of burnt sugar) was a bit thick and a little heavy on the torch. Our server seemed new. Very nice and friendly, and took time to answer a number of questions we had, but I was expecting a bit more attention. Forgot to bring bread when my daughter asked for more and was slow to check in after we finished our entrees. We were there on a Thursday at 7:15 and it was busy but not hopping. Our dishes came out timely and warm. Overall, a very nice meal. This is only my second review, so I'm saving my five stars for truly exceptional dining experiences. read more

Been dining on the Outer Banks for over 30 yrs first time here and not sure we'd go back. Service was good, many helping hands but the food was just not best. Menu was very small and offerings were strange to say the least. Pork was very dry although ordered med. well, side dish of baked beans was so dry and bland you could choke on it. Dessert- the blueberry cobble was very watery and berries tasted like soap. Prices were way too steep-- thank God we had a gift certificate. For fine dining on the OBX I'll stay with the Colington Cafe. read more

First of all the name is awesome. Decent selection of food. Went there for my wife's birthday and had flowers sent to the table before hand and they handled it well. Wife liked it a lot. Pricier than most places on the island but it is nicer as well. Will likely be back. read more

1587 Restaurant is a jewel. The food was wonderful and the service was great. I ordered the small rack of lamb, which was cooked to perfection. They have a larger offering for those who want more, but the half rack was perfect for me. It came with 4 ribs, but was served with two ribs on each piece. My wife and I split a house salad that was delicious and plenty for two people. They also have a full bar and make a very good Old Fashioned with Woodford Reserve. The also have Hendricks gin, which is my favorite gin. The restaurant is located in a hotel, but has a great view of the sound during daylight hours. I will definitely return to 1587 Restaurant when I'm in the area. read more

Not a great experience. The ambiance is great with a very beautiful setting. Unfortunately, the menu was limited and the food wasn't worth the money. My husbands lamb chops were raw and fatty. My filet mignon was cooked well (medium rare) but served with canned mushrooms. My kids were very happy with their pasta with butter and chicken fingers. Sadly, we will not be returning. read more

Great owner, delicious food, excellent wine selection , and a wonderful staff! Beautiful location and restaurant!

YUM-o-RAMA! Ate here a couple months ago and WOW. Ok. The FOOD was TOTES AMAZEBALLS. Our server was fun, tactful, warm, and just delightful. As we sat down, we noticed a vent was blowing at us from under the table and we kindly asked if we could get a folder, or something to redirect/block the air. The hostess had a fancy magnet for exactly that purpose! Wow, how cool! We dined on the last day of the summer menu and we all loved what we ordered. Just wonderful. The ambiance is a wonderful balance of edgy/comfortable/nice/but not so overwhelmingly nice that you wonder if you're dressed well enough to be there. The lighting was warm, which I really appreciate. Would eat there all the time if I could! read more

Atmosphere and service were both on point. The food was decent and had good flavor but the rolls were sad and chewy. The peach and pickled onion salad was good and the crab hush puppies were okay. We tried the fish special and it was decent as well. I just expected more flavor and pizazz for the price. read more

No doubt.. this is the best restaurant in this area.. and I'm picky! The food is always delicious! So many interesting dishes on the menu. Service is good and a beautiful setting overlooking the water and the boats. We always leave happy! read more

Ate here alittle over a month ago. Everything was excellent! Spend a little money and have a great dinner!! Great food, great service, great location. read more