Corolla Seafood Buffet

Okay if I could give this place ten stars I would. Absolutely amazing, super fresh fish. It's a…read moredeli style service so you order at the counter and they bring the food to the table ( also pay at counter once done). Started with buffalo shrimp and friend green tomatoes for apps. The buffalo shrimp were the best shrimp I have ever tasted, I have never eaten a softer more tasty shrimp. The fried green tomatoes also rocked. The star of the show were the crab legs AMAZING! Also tried crab cakes which were fresh only down side some shell in it and the fries were good. Pricing is on the expensive side so keep that in mind when ordering. Overall great seafood spot, so impressed.

Super greens salad was no longer available. I got garden salad and my wife had Caesar. Ingredients…read morewere fresh and an assortment of dressings left you getting what you want I had mahi mahi blackened, which had a nice sear, but wasn't a little fishy tasting. A number of us were happy with scallops, and one person liked his grouper. Generous sides accompanied each dish. Very acceptable for an option at the beach.

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1lb of crab legs

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Outer Banks Boil Company

4.8(188 reviews)

0.2 mi

Just had the Outer Banks Boil company cater for a group of 17 in Corolla, NC and it was absolutely…read morefantastic! Great food, great service, great conversations, couldn't have asked for anything more! Thanks, Matt and Ralph!

Great experience and the crab legs did not disappoint! They even let our pup inside since it was…read moresuch a hot day.

Crab, shrimp, authentic andouille sausage a seafood feast boil

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North Banks Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.1(514 reviews)

0.2 mi

I asked for a reco for restaurants in Corolla and this place came highly recommended. It is easy to…read moresee why. It was fantastic! We were a group of 12 Grannies Gone With so we got there just before they opened at 4:30. There was already a line when we got there but we met some awesome people while we waited. It was just a short wait while they set up our 2 tables. Our server, Shea, waited on all 12 of us and did a wonderful job! We ordered the amazing hush puppies, calamari, bread basket, Fried Seafood Combo, a cup of Cream of Crab and clams. We were over stuffed and also took leftovers home. Oh, almost forgot, to start we ordered Trio of Oysters. There was nothing on our table that wasn't delicious! We would definitely return and highly recommend this wonderful place! It's not a huge place so come early!!

This is one of my favorite seafood restaurants at the beach. It's small, and they don't take…read morereservations, so you may have to wait. We dined at the bar. Excellent bartenders, and generous cocktails. We were here last year, and I had shrimp and grits, which was excellent. This year I had a Caesar salad salad and an order of calamari also excellent. Recommended.

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Calamari

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Great sunset while waiting for a table.

Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill

3.9(746 reviews)

3.2 mi

Excellent food. My husband had the shrimp basket with fries and I had the crabby wings. Both were…read moredelicious and we would definitely order again. Jeannette was our waitress. She checked in a couple of times but wasn't overbearing. The restaurant is bright and clean. Jeannette quickly cleaned off the tables as other customers left.

We had a very disappointing dining experience. We were seated near the bar, and the bartender was…read morealso our waiter. He was friendly and handled the situation professionally. My son ordered the chicken tenders, and they were very good. My husband and I both ordered the seafood platter. He ordered the tuna and substituted onion rings for the potatoes, while I ordered the mahi with the potatoes. After waiting 40 minutes, our food arrived cold and both pieces of fish were overcooked. Our waiter sent the meals back, but after another 25-minute wait, the replacement plates were still disappointing. 90% of the food was cold, and both fish were once again overcooked. At that point, I told our waiter we were done. I don't think the third time around would have been any better. The kitchen missed the mark twice, and after waiting nearly an hour for two unsuccessful attempts, we left extremely disappointed and hungry.

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Blackened tuna bites. Yum!

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Crabby Wing!

Dockside North Seafood Market

4.8(57 reviews)

0.0 mi

We ordered steamed and seasoned bushel of jumbo crabs and they were so heavy and meaty !! The…read moreseasoning was perfect !! They were so kind and helpful while we took some time to decide on what we wanted. Will def be back again !

Phenomenal business! Got 5lbs Local lg shrimp, 1lb fresh mussels, 50 fresh clams, 4lb Jonah crab…read moreclaws, 1lb crawfish, 6 Maine lobster tails, 10 ears of corn, and 4 lbs of red potatoes. Seasoned with Zataran's boil bags and a whole lot of Cajun 2 Step in a great boil!!! All brought to you (besides the veggies) by the incredible Dock Side North's crew in Monterey Plaza.

Crab Boil

Great food!!!

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Tuna steaks for lunch!!!

Seaside Farm Market

4.0(43 reviews)

0.2 mi

Great selection of seafood. Reasonably priced. Friendly service. What else can i say? We purchased…read morecocktail shrimp, flounder, and hush puppies. The flounder was amazing. I had to slice those filets in half. Rockstar level fish. Thanks for restoring my faith in Corolla! Recommended!

Purchased the captain sea food boil along with a few extras. Everything was cooked perfectly, and…read moredelicious. The fudge is also great and I love the variety of local beverages. Staff were polite and helpful. Cute shop, lots of hidden gems in there. Love the slushies too.

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Butcher Block

4.8(65 reviews)

0.1 mi

My husband and I have come here every year for many many years and each day of our vacation we came…read moreto Butcher Block to get a different sandwich each day. They were amazing. Top notch. We came in today and we knew that something was different because they didn't have the amount of seasonings they use to sell and we didn't recognize anyone that works there. We each got a sandwich. We were so disappointed in them. The sub roll size was much smaller for one. I got the chicken salad sandwich which comes with lettuce and tomato. There was barely any chicken salad. All I could taste was the lettuce and tomato. My husband got the Italian stallion which had the same size roll. He's had a little more meat but he was still disappointed. The staff were friendly but unfortunately we won't be coming back. I have a feeling that the owner sold it.

Great steaks and fish. Fresh!…read more Deli sandwiches also superb. Half my family lives on smoke on the water-- fresh cut turkey, havarti, lettuce, tomato, onion, chipotle mayo. Everything popular though. Rolls not too hard ( I dislike hard rolls bc they are hard to eat; these were soft but not mushy.) Have been too many times to count!

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Urban Kitchen

4.4(227 reviews)

1.8 mi

Urban Kitchen is one of the best restaurants in OBX. Joe and Jen serve up excellent quality gourmet…read morefood. My wife and I always enjoy their fish special, nan bread and dessert. Small location so no large parties.

Great foodie options! Halloumi w fig glaze, Brussels sprouts w chili oil and labneh, naan w special…read morebutter and labneh all delicious. Fish was fantastic (both on mains and the catfish). Catfish is Vietnamese style so imagine herbs, peanuts etc. overall really cute environment and great food. Secret kids menu for the little ones w quesadilla or chicken fingers and fries.

Ny Strip with horseradish glaze. Perfection

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Dockside N' Duck

3.9(107 reviews)

11.6 mi

Amazing options and fresh fish!! Mahi mahi and swordfish were our favorites as well as the crab dip…read morebread bowl. In addition to a great selection, the people working there are honest and good people. My daughter lost her wallet days ago and they spotted her and returned it to her today. Thank you!

Great fresh seafood not to mention pies. fresh breads & tuna salad. I've been shopping there since…read more1987.

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Off The Wall Tap House

4.3(220 reviews)

1.8 mi

The menu definitely lets you know that the chef is thoughtful about each component to every dish…read more There are sweet elements tied to savory elements and enough heat or acidity to address the different proteins. I really enjoyed each of the dish and all the beers that are on a tap is the highlight of the restaurant. There are two long tables in the middle for larger groups. The seats are surrounded by TVs and a great spot for the family. The second shift breakfast burger is delicious! The Pork belly BLT is also more refined and will please finer palates. The crispy apple jack chicken has all the ingredients for a delicious sandwich. But I would replace the 3 chicken tenders for a large chunk of chicken breast. That would make the sandwich perfect. If you're looking for a great restaurant for the family during your vacation... take a ride and check it out!

We had about a 30-minute wait for a party of two. Once we were seated, we noticed there were quite…read morea few flies inside. I don't necessarily blame the restaurant for that since people are constantly coming and going through both the front door and patio, but it did affect the experience. We didn't try the beer wall this time. We came primarily for the food, and I'm glad we did. We both ordered the Angry Chicken sandwich, and it was fantastic. It had great flavor, a good level of spice, and was absolutely massive. For $19, though, it better be big! Honestly, I almost wish they offered a smaller version with just one chicken patty at a lower price. The sandwich has so many great elements, but it's almost too much food. I'd happily order a smaller version. Our server was friendly, but he was clearly spread pretty thin. It took a while to get drink refills and our check. Overall, there were a few things that could have been better, but I'd definitely come back for that chicken sandwich.

Taps of beer

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Thick tuna sandwich

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