First visit, arrived at 10:55 waitress started taking the order at 11:10 and by then, it seemed too late for breakfast? She had to check with the kitchen to get biscuits and sausage gravy with two eggs sunny side up. Thankfully, she was able to coax on more breakfast order. Really good biscuits and gravy. Second visit got there early for the Friday night pork ribs special. Smoked on premises. With the effort. Wait staff and cashiers friendly and helpful. A comfortable place to have comfortable food. read more

Fish and shrimp basket was very bland - lots of over-fried breading and not much fish. Hush puppies tasted like cardboard. The only good side was service - friendly and quick, but not coming back any time soon :( read more

Darrell's is a must every time I'm in Manteo. Traditional Outer Banks seafood, reliable quality and friendly service. I recently took my three granddaughters, ages 13, 11 and 8, and they all loved it, too. For the record, 2 have celiac and had plenty of GF options to choose from. My personal favorites are the softshell crabs when in season; the fresh catch of the day (whatever it is), and the scallops. Oh and that 14-layer cake. read more

This was our first time trying Darrell's and we got our food to go. It seems to be a popular place, but was not quite for us. The food was not inedible but was very bland. All of it was quite lackluster but the scallops were good. I also expected the shrimp burger to be a patty similar to a crab cake, but instead it was individual fried shrimp on a bun. Lastly, the portion size was small for the price, in total it cost around $96. read more

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Service was quick, food was good, and everyone was welcoming since we were from out of town! Portions were a good size- I honestly preferred the fried chicken and mashed potatoes over the fried seafood. read more

I have had breakfast at this restaraunt before and was completely satisfied. I give every place 2 tries before doing a review.....two dinner trips and two hard fails. The service was great and they were very freindly. Dinner..... needs work....I had the half rack of ribs and they tasted as if they had been around for a while.....fries ....stone cold....and again pre cooked and sat for a while. Green beans and coleslaw were the best part of the meal....hush puppies...5 out of 10. Breakfast.....yes Dinner.....hard pass read more

Darrell's Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Manteo, North Carolina

Good wholesome family restaurant. Their Hatteras style chowder is the die for. Ribs among the best and their baked beans surprisingly good. Desserts are homemade as everything else on the menu. Great place to bring your family most of the locals on Roanoke Island eat here. Keylime was the best major jaw hurt . So tart, best I ever had. read more

Service was excellent, I was early for the dinner crowded, so I was seated and served promptly. Food was hot and fresh. I don't care for their bbq sauce, I prefer a mustard base over vinegar. But everything was good! read more

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Great place to stop with a family. Hush puppies and sweat tea were great! Service was very quick, only waited about 10 minutes for our food. read more

Darrell's Restaurant - Hush puppies - Seafood Near Me - Manteo, North Carolina

Nice spot and very nice employees! Service was good. Food is only average. Atmosphere is a bit dull.

I drove down from Chesapeake, VA to eat at Darrell's which I have down numerous times over the years. I ordered fried shrimp dinner and my wife ordered fried oyster dinner. It is the most disappointing meal we have had there. The fried oysters came out and it was pieces not whole oysters and each was about the size of a quarter. They were burnt and dark brown. The side order of cole slaw was a dip about the size of an ice cream dip that did not half fill of the smaii side bowl. Waste of time to drive two hours each way. read more

Great quality food at a family restaurant! This is the first time we've stayed on Manteo side, and stopped to try Darrell's. The inside has more of a family-style feel to it and was very clean. The service was 5 stars, she was on it and very friendly! My husband ordered the Surf & Turf that came with a Ribeye and your choice of seafood, he opted for fried oysters. I ordered the choose two, shrimp & clam strips which were also good! My husband had the seasonal tomatoes in a vinaigrette, which i'll admit was a little different, but he enjoyed them. We would definitely stop back if we were in the area again. Thanks for a great dinner! read more

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DELICIOUS! - while in a coastal town we normally stick to seafood but when we stopped at this joint the lunch special was fried chicken with 2 sides so we decided to give that a try - we both got a 2 piece white meat dinner - husband had the baked beans and cole slaw - I had the mashed potatoes and the veggie of the day which was collard greens - the chicken was some of the best we ever tasted - wish we did not live an 11 hour drive away or we would frequent this place OFTEN. read more

Nice menu selection seafood burgers salads. Nice music background. Fast service and food delivery.

Great value for money. Super friendly staff. Very low key environment. We much prefer it to the over-priced places in Nag's Head and Kill Devil Hills. The locals eat here, if that tells you anything. I had fried shrimp that was very good. My wife really enjoyed the chicken melt sandwich. There were families with small children there. I'll definitely be back. read more

Service was fine but food was disappointing. Soup was sour and inedible. Didn't take it off our bill. Fish of the day and sides were under seasoned and over cooked. Would not return. read more

Darrell's is a Manteo staple for a reason. The setting reminds you of any home town family restaurant. While the food might not be anything worth writing home about, you can taste the freshness and care that went into its preparation. What the restaurant may lack in exquisite dishes, it more than makes up for in exceptionally friendly service. The staff's attentiveness to their customers is second to none; having you leave not only feeling well fed but excited for your next visit. read more

With a table that included three children we were served cold french fries in July! The sandwiches were less than mediocre and the service was painfully slow with a nearly empty restaurant. I hesitated posting this three months ago because we had a really sweet server. read more

"Good seafood at a family restaurant in Manteo" We stopped by here on a Wednesday just after noon. The setting felt like an old-school family restaurant, and definitely lots of "fish"/ "beach" themed art around, which makes sense for the location. Service was very friendly-- we were greeted warmly, sat promptly, and checked on regularly. The restaurant was clean and relatively quiet. I ordered the seafood "bowl" option, which had mango salsa, avocado, tomatoes etc., over a bed of rice and your choice of tuna, mahi mahi, or shrimp. I ordered mine with tuna, well-done (rare was also a choice). My daughter got hers with the mahi mahi. We did see that, with a Yelp check-in, there was an option for a free popcorn shrimp appetizer if one orders two entrees and two drinks, but we didn't get a second drink, so I didn't try. Food came in maybe 10-15 minutes or so. It was DELICIOUS. The combination of flavors was amazing. Both fish were great but different-- the tuna was much denser than the mahi mahi, which made it more filling but also a little more chewy (though delicious). The mahi mahi was lighter in both senses. The dishes weren't super-cheap (I think they were about $17 each before tax and tip), but for the high quality, and in a touristy area, I think this was very fair. I'd happily come back, and I'd happily get the same dish again. read more

My husband and I went here for breakfast The server, I wish I had her name, was super sweet. That's always first impression and she made a good one for the restaurant Breakfast was delicious and reasonably priced Excellent and will be back next time we are in town read more

Darrell's is my favorite place for breakfast in the Outer Banks! If you do visit this adorable restaurant you have to try their sausage. You can get it in either links or patties, which I personally chose patties just because the links appeared to be a little thick for my liking. Their stewed apples were very yummy, with just the right amount of sweetness and cinnamon. Another thing i'd like to note is how sweet our waitress Skylar was! She seemed so kind and genuine that I felt like a true local here at Darrell's. Anytime I am back in the Outer Banks I will be stopping in once again, and I might even try to venture out and try some of their lunch or dinner options! read more

Darrell's Restaurant - One egg with cheddar cheese, sausage pattie's and stewed apples - Seafood Near Me - Manteo, North Carolina

We had good expectations, given the busy parking lot and the "gold star" reviews, but the food wasn't very good. We got an open faced roast beef sandwich, a mackeral and shrimp special which was fried even though the menu didn't specify that. The beef had several tendons, the fish and shrimp were dry and overcooked. Service was good though. read more

Darrell's was a very nice find for lunch on the main drag in Manteo. It is housed in an unpretentious, folksy building that projects the idea of a hometown restaurant where the locals gather. This might essentially be the case, though they bill themselves as a seafood restaurant. Inside we found a nice homey decor that tended toward a maritime theme. The dining room was divided into three sections. The compartmentalization and the low(-ish) ceiling gave this place a comfortable, cozy feel. We were seated right away and our server was rather quick in getting to us. She did a good job during our visit. The menu featured a variety of tempting options. What I read ahead of time was that seafood and BBQ items were good choices, and indeed those options were available, especially for seafood. My daughter-in-law chose one of her classic favorites, the French Dip sandwich accompanied by fries. My son opted for the Crab Cakes accompanied by Green Beans, Hush Puppies and Cabbage. They both enjoyed their selections. I had eaten breakfast, unlike my companions, and was not as hungry. The perfect option for me was a bowl of the She-Crab Soup. It was excellent. The quality of the fare and the service were both very good. Where I dinged this place for one star, giving it a four-star rating instead of a five-star, were the prices. If I'm honest with myself, I think the folksy appearance probably set my expectations to anticipate diner prices, especially for lunch. The French Dip sandwich was not priced outside of expectations, but the market price for the Crab Cakes was $22.50 and $13 for the soup that day. I think it came down to a bit of sticker shock because of the expectations. The value was not terrible, but a little on the edge. Even so, this place is still worth a try without question if you're looking for a lunch or dinner option in Manteo. read more

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We are regulars here. Compared to other restaurants in the area the value I great. Servers are great and friendly. Food is solid, not fancy but always tasty. Always fresh. Fun low key environment with fishing decor. Highly recommended the breakfast burrito, sweet potato biscuits, meatloaf and chicken. read more

Been here twice. First time was just fair but locals told me to try again. So I did, hush puppy was so hard I banged it on the table and my plate shook. Fish was extremely over cooked and I couldn't finished. Green beans tasted strait out of a can with NO seasoning, who in the south can't fix a decent green bean??? The sign outside advertised boiled fish I thought they misspelled and meant broiled, and the waitress said boiled was right. then I asked if potatoes or carrots or something was in the water with the Boiled fish? I just didn't know? The waitresses response was ,'the locals know'. Well, my cash is federal, not local, and we won't be back. When the sweet young lady at cash register asked, how was your meal, and I responded, very disappointing. Her response was 'oh'. She was so cute I didn't take it further. read more

Food is really good. Prices are good. Service is pretty good. We did wait awhile for our check. Feels like home here. read more

Amazing experience. Highly highly recommend for breakfast specifically! Francisca was wonderful!! We will be back.

Buffalo shrimp is to die for. Fish of the day was Mahi Mahi, and the filet was very thin, kinda stuck to the pan, but it tasted good. Wings were really good. The hot sauce is preeetttty hot. I was sweatin. The caesar salad was also very good. Hush puppies were not super. They were a little too dry for me. Our waitress forgot to bring us extra napkins when we asked, we asked again, she brought them, no big deal. There was another very friendly waitress who was very jovial and funny, she engaged with our table a few times. The vibes were nice. Found ourselves kinda whispering though so maybe some music would improve the atmosphere. read more

We had a party of 6 tonight at Darrell's restaurant. We were greeted quickly and sat almost immediately. Our server was prompt, attentive and all around he did a great job. We had wings, fried shrimp, fried seafood sampler, broiled seafood sampler and the catfish. Everything came out hot, fresh and delicious. The sweet tea and hush puppies were also very good. We will definitely go back on our trip to manteo. read more

I decided to eat here on my second night in Manteo and it was a good decision. It is good value for your money and they're all you can eat Fried shrimp is definitely worth it. I had eaten somewhere more expensive the night before, and was very disappointed so this was a nice and pleasant surprise. The ambience is more relaxed, and it's obviously beach food. It's not five star cuisine but it's tasty and the service is wonderful. My server was more or less handling the whole floor and aside from being just a little bit slow, he did a great job at covering all the tables. I would definitely come back here to eat when I'm in Manteo again ! read more

Service was great food was ok spent 165.00 on lunch for 4 adults 2 kids just hamburgers pasta wings and fried oysters I thought the price was outrageous i could have eaten at a much nicer place for the money read more

We love Darrell's! Service was great, food was awesome and came quick, perfect local place to get some good southern plates. Will definitely be back. read more

Scallops, fries & green beans Fried fish and shrimp basket with fries & baked beans with hushpuppies. It was all very good. Not too much breading on seafood. Super nice waitress. Definitely a family place as lots of kids so beware the desserts looked good but we got so much food we didn't try any read more

I always like going to Darrell's. Today we took Family visiting the OBX from Pennsylvania. Everyone enjoyed their meals! Thank you. read more

Stopped in for later breakfast, host sat us right away. Very friendly and welcoming. I just got tea and fruit cup, strawberries were sweet, and banana was, a banana! My brother had the breakfast bowl, eggs, hash browns, fried chicken, he enjoyed it. My sister had the omlete, grits and biscuit, she loved it as well. It's nothing fancy but good old fashioned breakfast, the waitress was excellent, and we really enjoyed the atmosphere. Definitely try it!! read more

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Quaint restaurant. With an 8 top, we walked in with no wait which was nice and unexpected. They were completely out of crab which was disappointing, but they did have plenty of other options to choose from. I will say that the platters that included fried food were not very good. There was just something with the fried taste that was really off. My sister actually said she got an upset stomach after eating hers, which is always a bummer! Also, for any northerners going to the outer banks, new England clam chowder is NOT the same as the clam chowder served here, I wish I would have known that! read more

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Oysters were perfect. Service was spot on, no issues. Darrell's always a good choice. read more

Darrell's Restaurant - Fried Oysters, sides green beans and mashed potatoes - Seafood Near Me - Manteo, North Carolina

After a day at the Aquarium & Alligator Wildlife reserve in Manteo, we were looking for some food. This place has been in business since 1960. The she crab soup is delicious. Soft shell crab sandwiches are excellent. Good hush puppies & onion rings. Plenty of parking and good service. The dessert looked fabulous but to full to try it. I would definitely stop by again next time in Manteo. read more

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Just disappointing. We went twice in the last year. Seafood very bland and even the baked potato had zero flavor and not hot. Only the the dessert was ok. read more

My wife and I are spending the weekend in the manteo for a wedding, it's off season so not a lot is open, but Darrells was and we had a great experience. Despite being short staffed, our server was attentive, friendly and kept our glasses full. Food came out hot as ordered and tasted great. Highly recommend this spot! read more

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