Dairy Queen Store

Definitely have to be paying attention to find this place! Check the hours too- hours vary based on…read morewhat app you are looking at. Excellent food! Had plenty of options to choose from. We ordered to then have a seat in the outside area. Lovely place to sit when weather is good! Food came out 10ish minutes after placing the order! Soo good! Zero complaints from us!

Found this place on Yelp... Name was the main attraction but…read moregood reviews were too. Had to order at counter but that was ok- just different Food was good. Ordered onion rings but lady didn't hear. When we got the food we noticed they missing. Checked receipt after we mentioned to server and realized we weren't charged. Got the rings and offered to pay - told not to worry about it. Great example of customer service

1lb of crab legs

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Exterior seating

Chicken Coop Country Diner

4.4(107 reviews)

0.1 mi

Breakfast at Chicken Coop was excellent. The biscuits were 10/10, the bacon perfectly crispy, and…read morethe sunny side up eggs cooked just right. The baked apples are perfectly seasoned, tender and delicious. Service was great! Would recommend for breakfast.

tl;dr: stick with a chicken dish and you will be very happy…read more Interesting little place, connected to a gas station. As you walk in you note the feel of it being a converted diner made to look like a country place. You grab your own menu, seat yourself, and walk up to the bar/register when ready to order. If the first time, you need a minute to get your bearings. Food ordered (3% fee is not using the cash "discount" FYI, pretty common around here and absurd given these OBX prices). Drinks are self serve. Some coke products and excellent tea. This was the end of breakfast around 10:30/11, so it was empty. Service was pretty quick. (they bring it to the table). I thought the breakfast pricing was fair. Shrimp and grits for $12, etc. Especially for the portion sizes. Two things I didn't care for. -The ceilling tiles were crazy dirty and stained and the flor light bulbs were uncovered. -The shrimp and grits needs a re-do. It's huge, with a base of grits, ladels of bacon gravy, and about 5 shrimp and cheddar cheese. It's more like a shrimp, grits, gravy, cheese casserole. I would have much rather had a base of grits, the gravy scooped in the middle with shrimp stuck in it, and topped with cheese. Even with all that you'd think there would be flavor. It was kind of bland minus the occasionally greasy/burnt bacon piece. Also, the shrimp were flavorful but over-cooked and tail on, which is traditional--but in the casserole were a pain in the butt to get the tail off/cut. I know they can do good flavors and plates. My spouse's chicken biscut...omg the hand-breaded chicken was fantastic! My son's baked apples were to die for. You Philly visitors will be happy to see scrapples on the menu - yuck. All in, I would repeat and stick to chicken and the chicken coop.

Interior

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Interior

Philly Steak Subs

4.1(171 reviews)

0.0 mi

The cheesesteak here is just fabulous. Large fries are enough for 3-4 people. Very tasty, hot and…read morecrispy. Daughter had a hamburger and said it was nothing special but still good. The food came out in under 10 minutes and service was great! We will definitely be back !

Came here on a recommendation by locals. Unfortunately, they may be closed for the season, so…read morehighly recommend calling first. If you have a hankering for an authentic Philly cheesesteak, these sandwiches will hit the spot. Located in a strip mall, restaurant offers cheesesteaks, hoagies (using Boar's Head meat & cheese), burgers, chicken tenders, grilled cheese, sides, and fountain drinks. There appeared to be a bar area with taps, but not sure if they were functional. Provides counter service with indoor seating. Staff friendly, efficient and delivered food to table. Food was fresh, hot and delicious--and, as an FYI fries have crispy coating.

Sitting at the bar

Chicken cheesesteak

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Outside of shop - some outside seating, Monterey Plaza (Food Lion), behind Lighthouse Bagels, easy in/out - CLOSED MONDAYS

McDonald's

1.9(50 reviews)

6.8 mi

This is the large McDonald's location on 168. There is another one that is connected to a gas…read morestation. Go to this one. Big parking lot, and a big drive through. Breakfast ordered was through the mobile app. Our meal was hot and made carefully. The sandwich was large and again, I say "hot". Staff was quick and friendly.

I came to this McDonald expecting to get a sausage egg and cheese McGriddle but left with a Sausage…read moreMcGriddle. No egg. No cheese. Who's gonna be held accountable? My 5 year old autistic son who is smitten over a sausage McGriddle cried for 10mins over this slight inconvenience. Not acceptable.

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Restroom: fresh & clean

Sonic Drive-In

2.6(37 reviews)

6.8 mi

I'm slightly hangry and so is everyone else in our vehicle. No one ate anything for breakfast, so…read moreSonic it is! I'm a little disappointed they don't know what loaded tots or totchos are, so plain tots it is (sorry I didn't have more than ten minutes to explain what loaded tots are- it's kind of like being at Starbucks and ordering off the "secret" menu, you either know or you don't). Food comes out relatively quick and our waitress is super polite. I greedily open my sandwich and take a big bite. It almost tasted like the burger was cooked with fish sticks. It smells funny but I'm starving. For about twenty bucks, our tummies are full. But I'm sure I'll be regretting this later.

One of the best meals we have had on our trip to OBX. Burgers were perfectly cooked loaded with the…read morerequested toppings and the fries were fresh and crispy! Highly recommend!!

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Off The Wall Tap House

4.3(213 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!

Stopped by for some much needed nutrition and what a neat place. Service was amazeballs and the…read morefood was delightful. The place is a little smaller than I thought, but it was perfect for lunch. Great place to visit as you wait to enter your Corolla beach house.

Taps of beer

Smoked Brisket Nachos (Appetizers section). THE BEST NACHOS EVER, HANDS DOWN. The chopped pepperoncini truly makes this dish.

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Drafts

Agave Roja

4.1(636 reviews)

0.0 mi

Delivered a party of ten from hunger when all hope seemed lost. Phenomenal food, pseudo-family…read morestyle. Beans and rice never tasted so good. Shrimp tacos were absolutely smacking. Infinite chips and salsa. So good. Great vibes inside too.

Great service and excellent chicken enchiladas. Must order side of guacamole! Our server was very…read morefriendly and helpful with the menu

Costillas de cerdo con maíz mexicanas

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Paloma

Mexikind Taqueria

3.8(168 reviews)

0.2 mi

Stopped on our way out of Corolla after a beach day, we were hungry and looking for tacos, but…read morequickly. That said we walked in and I wish we'd stopped on our way in: the margaritas look real good and they advertise margs to go! Our kids each got cheese quesadillas, they came with juice and chips. We asked for a side of sour cream with each which they added. I got a burrito bowl with their house mild salsa and pulled pork. The pork was good definitely made in house (we make a similar recipe). It's a little on the salty side, but yummy. The dish was a good size (I didn't finish it) and came out fast! My husband got a brisket burrito with the mild salsa also. He liked his food and said he felt like the salsa was good and influenced how he felt about the burrito. Also, this is NC after all so they have Cheerwine on tap which is always a welcome surprise. All in all: great spot for quick Mexi-kind.

Great service and food and the owner is really nice too. i'm staying in Corolla a few days and…read moresomeone recommended this restaurant. I enjoyed it very much and I got a cool T-shirt too.

Take your order please

Nacho

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Outside / Exterior of Mexikind - blink and you'll miss it. In TimBuck II shopping plaza across from Brew Thru /Shell gas station

First Light

3.6(267 reviews)

0.1 mi

The recent flooring and decor upgrades are so cozy and homey feeling. All that's missing is a…read morerecliner by the fireplace for your after meal nap. Home of the world's only known Mimosa Tree. Nature AND mimosa lovers rejoice! I had the shrimp and grits. For background, it's important to know that I'm a true southerner, meaning I've been an expert judge on this dish since birth. The only way this menu item could be better is if it was offered milkshake style, which would be the closet i could get to inhaling it. It's that good y'all!

We had a group of 12 Grannies and went in for breakfast around 10am on a Tuesday. We were seated…read moreinside immediately. Our server, Henry, took such good care of us! Shay was awesome too! Several of us ordered the Western omelette but there was a wide variety from the menu ordered, including the Eggs Benedict. There were no complaints from our group, only praise for excellent meals and service. The omelette was probably the best I've ever had. Several of us also ordered a side of grits that were SOOOOOO good. Do yourself a favor and definitely give First Light a try! Your taste buds won't regret it.

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Best Western Omelette plate.

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Breakfast sandwich biscuit and potatoes

Currituck BBQ

4.3(395 reviews)

8.2 mi

Absolutely delicious BBQ! We drove from Chesapeake at the recommendation of new friends and we were…read morenot disappointed. We tried burnt ends, pulled pork, pulled brisket, French fries, sweet potato casserole, Mac and cheese, baked beans, hot dog, hush puppies, and potato salad. Every single meat and side was phenomenal. Perfect pricing, perfect portions. Service was awesome and they were kind and friendly. Building is older, but it adds to the small town bbq ambiance. Zero complaints. We will be back and highly recommend it!

Not much to talk about positively at Currituck BBQ as most things are either bland or just bad…read more The pulled brisket is just a wet sloppy mess that has at least some flavor from some spices but no real smokiness or some fattiness. The same goes for the pulled pork but even less flavor with even less spices being used. To complement the bland meats you do have a variety of BBQ sauces to choose from. The original is absurdly sweet and the South Carolina style has some mustard flavor but the vinegar and sweetness just overpower. The best was the North Carolina style sauce with some spices added in there but the overt vinegar taste can overpower. The chicken is just a rotisserie chicken, no BBQ going on there and is just a waste of a dish. The ribs had some nice pull on them and had a good amount of meat on them but the original BBQ sauce is just so sweet you can't taste anything else. The sides might have been the best things there, and they were still average at best. The mac and cheese was deeply cheesy and flavorful, but the macaroni is overcooked. The sweet potato casserole was very sweet and full of nutmeg offering a nice dessert side. The fries and fried okra were both very average with little flavor or seasoning. The coleslaw was a bit too sweet for me but it wasn't overpowering like most of the dishes. The potato salad is too sweet and had no other flavors. One of the most offensive things is the buns. The buns are some of the worst you can get, making the meal even worse. They almost taste like nothing. Overall horrible food and some of the worst BBQ I've ever had.