Well, it would not be a complete vacation without our obligatory stop at High Cotton BBQ. Although…read moreWill Thorpe has passed away, this staff still delivers the down-home friendly BBQ service and food! We normally take carry out but it is nice to see the dining room has reopened. Our go-to meals every time are: Fried Chicken (might be the best anywhere); Chopped Pork (Yum!); Mac & Cheese (a summer seasonal favorite); the Green Beans are soooo good (that black pepper gives it a kick!); cole slaw (to cool the palette); and hush puppies!

We ordered the 3-meat combo with brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken, hush puppies, green beans,…read moreand baked beans. Overall, the meal was good, but it didn't quite wow us. My boo and I were hoping to share one plate so we could sample three different BBQ meats, but the portion was a little smaller than we expected. The brisket, pulled pork, and hush puppies were a bit dry for our taste. The standout was definitely the pulled chicken--it was the most flavorful and moist of the three. As for the sides, my boo really enjoyed the green beans but wasn't a fan of the baked beans. I actually liked the baked beans because they weren't overly sweet--they had a nice, balanced flavor. Overall, it was a decent BBQ meal with a few highlights, but I wish the portions were a bit more generous and some of the meats were a little juicier. Meal was about $28.

Great time for our entire family. Benny was our boiler and was awesome. If you're visiting OBX you…read moreshould definitely do this.

Our boil pot was ready early! The staff were friendly and helpful. It was very easy to make at our…read morehouse. The food was delicious! We will definitely order from them again!

Was looking for a restaurant half this good the whole time we were in OBX, this is genuinely the…read morebest food I've had in years. COULD NOT RECOMMEND IT MORE. If you like good food, stop here. (Service is slow which usually turns me off from places, but genuinely I'd wait twice as long for food this good).

Delicious seafood and sides We ordered shrimp and other…read moresteamer meals. Hush puppies were soo good! Will definitely order from here again!

I haven't eaten at Sooey's in well over 20 years. Not really sure why I stopped going, but last…read moreweek decided to stop by and was not disappointed. I could be wrong, but I don't remember their ribs being this good. I mean really good. The sauce is sweet, but not too sweet and the meat literally falls right off the bone. Everything else we ordered was good also, but the ribs are definitely the star of the show in my opinion.

Just what we needed. Traveled in a bit late. Unpacked. Wanted something quick. Wife and I both had…read morechopped barbecue sandwiches. She got green beans. I got baked beans. We shared a side of hushpuppies. Pulled pork was lean with good portions. Green beans were great. Baked beans seemed a bit canned but were ok. Hushpuppies were great. Highlight was the sweet tea!!!! Staff was also super friendly. Recommend it if you are looking for low key sit down.

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.

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.

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.

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.