We pass this place all the time but had never eaten here. Curiosity had us coming in for lunch. We were surprised that there was no eat in option. Food is prepared for either take out of eaten outdoors. The seating outdoors is old and on a hot day it can get uncomfortable. We were not fans of the bugs and the older picnic tables. Our food was brought outside. Our sandwiches were just average. Mine was a bit dry. There was nothing memorable about our meal. read more

Duck Deli - Overdone and dry - Delis Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

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Parking right out front. Otherwise park at the waterfront shops and walk across the street. They do lots of takeout orders. You can order ahead. We dined in on their outside patio. Some tables have shade and umbrellas while others are just in the sun. Food was fresh and came out fast. My mahi sandwich was a bit dry even with a request of mayo. Probably more breading than dish. Lettuce and tomatoes were fresh. read more

Duck Deli - Onion rings - Delis Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

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This is not a "Deli" so if you are looking for a "Deli" with a variety of "Deli" sandwiches this is not it. Check out the menu first, we didn't because we assumed with the word "Deli" in the name it would be like all the other 100,000 Deli's in this country with "Subs" and Deli Meats which they do not have. We ordered the PHILLY CHEESE STEAK. The meat was macerated into a finely minced texture, the mushrooms seemed canned. My wife thought maybe the meat or cheese was on the edge of going bad. It was placed on a plain soft white bread roll. The French fries were hot, but likely reheated (fried twice). We were the only ones in the place. If you are looking for a "Deli" you would be better off going to any of the "chain sub/deli locations, convenience stores that sell "deli" sandwiches, or any grocery store with a "Deli" that makes or sells sandwiches. read more

We always get take out from DD whenever we're in Duck which is several times a year. It's always fresh, hot and delicious. It's a must while visiting Duck! read more

We tried Duck Deli while visiting friends in the area. My husband got the bbq and I had a turkey sub. Both were just okay. The fries were crispy, hot and good. If I ever go back, I'd try something different and get it to go as the flies outside were a nuisance. read more

Duck Deli - Turkey sub - meh - Delis Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

Do not order their salads !!Ordered the wedge and bacon salad for 12.00 had a wedge of lettuce with 3 grape tomatoes. They do not know how to make salads. Should have known that this is a sandwich deli restaurant . Order their barbecue pork sandwich .. read more

Ordered smoked half chicken & wings, both were BURNT TO A CRISP & inedible, yet someone put them in a to go container & served them to us, I should've know better!!! You walk into an establishment & it's a bunch of 17 to 21 yr olds they could care less what they're serving let alone doing, will never go back here!!! Plus super expensive for garbage!!! read more

Got their pulled pork sandwich -- it was loaded with meat, like that they give you a side of sauce so you can add as much or little as you like. Pork was good alone. Also got the chicken tenders which were crispy and delicious. Fries are good (got to go so hard to judge since they always get a little soggy but good flavor) highly recommend read more

Amazing food and great quality! My boyfriend and I stop and order the pulled pork every year. They offer many different sauces and our personal favorite is the North Carolina style. It is truly delicious! read more

The Duck Deli is a real gem. The food has never let us down and we've come here many times over the years. This visit we had the Cold Ham and Cheese Sub, Cheeseburger, and Bacon Cheeseburger. The burgers are a family favorite and one of the best we've ever had. The sub was full of flavor and the fries are always fresh and crispy. They also had delicious homemade fudge, key lime pie, and chocolate cake. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The place is clean and has a wonderful coastal diner vibe. The employee was really nice. Overall, I can't recommend this place enough. read more

Duck Deli - Ham and Cheese Sub - Delis Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

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Been coming here for years. Always worth the stop and a charming spot in Duck. One of the OGs spot for a delish sando or bbq and is great for kids and families! read more

Open from 11am -3pm. There's nit enough sitting available inside,and the tables are very small (chairs are not as sturdy) but there's plenty of picnic tables on the back patio. There's a variety of Appetizers, Deli Subs, Speciality, and Deli Sandwiches. They have a small selection of beer. Service is great and the orders will come as a take out order no matter where you eat. I had the Duck Deli Sandwiche with delicious onion rings. read more

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We placed a to go order. Chicken tenders for the kids, a grilled chicken sandwich for me, and a pulled chicken sandwich for my husband. Everything was delicious. The sandwich would've been better for me with a side of ranch, but that wasn't an add on option and I had forgotten to ask at pick up. read more

Placed an online order for chicken fingers french fries and a side of hush puppies with a sweet tea. The chicken fingers were decent, but the hush puppies were hard and black. Seriously over cooked. The fries were mushy and looked like they had been sitting around too long. When we picked up the order they forgot to include the iced tea, so had to ho back in for it. It was around 5:30 in the evening, not sure why the food shoIld be subpar at dinner hour.​ read more

Went here after getting ignored and treated poorly at Red Sky Cafe. Was delicious and staff was delightful! Will be back! read more

We ordered a bbq sandwich, chicken salad sandwich, and chicken tenders. All were well cooked, good deli quality food, and packaged with care for carryout with plenty of sauces and utensils/napkins. The service was great and the cashier was super friendly and welcoming! Only 1 star down because it could be cleaner on the inside and we did carryout because there wasn't enough seating inside, and it was miserable to eat outside when trash cans were next to every outdoor table filled with flies. read more

Nice staff, take out with picnic tables outside. They will bring food out to you. Cans and bottles ( beer and other drinks) variety of different sandwiches. Hot and cold. Very casual and laid back read more

Fast and friendly service. Food was all very good. I had the smoked chicken salad and they submitted bread type that I requested. A good place for a quick lunch. read more

Took forever. Burger wasn't good. No more Rueben which was so good. Grease needs changing.

Great brisket, wings, and ribs! We ordered the sampler, and wanted to try all the sides instead of just choosing two. The staff was accommodating and gave us a sampling of the sides as well. The sides were just as yummy as we thought they might be. Red potato salad just like my mama's. read more

Loved the Italian sub sandwich here so much. The best I've had in a long time! High quality ingredients and great bread! Ordered it just the way it comes on the menu and it was perfection. Lovely outdoor seating. We walked on the boardwalk here from Duck Donuts, which was a lovely walk I highly recommend. Lots to see along the way. Great service. When they accidentally over-charged us for my son's Caprisun, they corrected the overcharge and gave us a free Caprisun. Amazing!! Kind and attentive staff. read more

The people were nice, smell good, food good, family owned I wish I could eat here everyday very clean! Loved it

We love ordering food from here - when visiting OBX. The staff are super nice and the food is delicious. They have an outdoor patio where you can eat - cute. read more

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Food was great for lunch. Staff was very friendly. Nice little diner in Duck. ..............

We stopped by for a quick bite to eat for lunch while doing some shopping. This place doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food is delicious! It's definitely more than just a deli, so don't let the name fool you. They had a pretty good selection of food to choose from. You order and pay then they will bring the food out to you whenever it's ready. There's no seating inside, but there's a nice shaded seating area outside with picnic tables. I ordered the special of the day which was their pulled bbq chicken sandwich and it was really good. You have options of different sauces to choose from so I went with the mustard based bold sauce. It had a kick to it and was very flavorful. I went for some fries for my side and they were the nice and crispy kind. All of the employees were really nice and helpful. We were in and out of this place in no time and left happily satisfied. It was definitely worth the stop! read more

Duck Deli - Pulled BBQ chicken with fries - Delis Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

Walking into Duck Deli was not what I was expecting when the word Deli comes to mind. The merch and sauces had me a little worried about the quality of the food but they did not disappoint. My wife and I split a Reuben and fish tacos and both were delicious. The service was fast and friendly and I'm sure we will be back on future vacations. read more

Duck Deli - such a cute, fun, little sandwich shop! You order inside, then if you choose to eat at the restaurant, there's cute picnic tables outside to sit at, then the servers bring out your food. Super fast, big portions, and all reasonably priced! Oh, and they have a super cute giftshop inside! Will be returning next time we are in Duck! read more

Delicious food! Reasonable prices! Crab cake sandwich was great .Cute shop inside with little souvenirs.

The portions were huge and the cost was reasonable. It would have been what we paid back home for BBQ but this is Carolina and in OBX... so we expected a much higher bill and we're pleasantly surprised. My husband had the pulled pork meal with hush puppies, baked beans, and cole slaw. It easily could have fed 2 people. He barely said a word to me during the meal because it was so good. I had the pulled chicken with fries. I normally do not like fries and end up giving them to the kids. The kids did not get these fries. They were excellent. Flaky, crispy and fresh out of the fryer. Also the cole slaw was so crunchy it was clearly fresh. My daughter had the fish sandwich and she inhaled it. Delicious. My son had a burger- for a 6 year old to say nothing and eat every bite of his meal without making a mess... well I take it that it was to his liking! The store front is little, clean and cute, workers are polite and efficient, and it seems they really care about locals because I saw some merchandise that was being sold to support the community. All in all- this place should be at the top of every list of places to stop and eat. We sat outside to eat and while today was chilly and overcast- I can imagine that under the big trees is pretty comfortable in the hot summer days. We will be back next time we are in OBX. read more

Great food, quick service, beach ambiance. Expect to pay the Duck/OBX premium. The sandwiches are great, the subs leave a bit to be desired.

We went over the summer when Duck was super busy. The Wings are good. Good portion size, and the sides are good as well. The smoked meat is a bit over cooked. But better than undercooked. Good service, but def staffing issues. Their online wasn't working, and it took forever for someone to take an order by phone. Best to just go in and order, and wait. read more

Great food all the time. We come here every visit to Duck (at least 1x a year). The quality and taste of the food are consistently good. Service is pretty quick too and we hardly wait long here. read more

Called in my order and it was ready by the time I arrived. I got two Turkey sandwich's which were exactly what I expected. They are a little on the pricey side for what it is. The service is super friendly which was nice considering they are short staffed. read more

Burgers, onion rings and fries were delicious. They have picnic tables outside to sit at and the staff was very friendly.

How horribly disappointing! Really wanted Carolina barbecue! Worse I've ever eaten! The manager suggested by husband try the double cheeseburger and quoted him a $12.50 price and then charged him $15.74. I have a real problem with dishonesty. Do not reccomend the food or the service. Totally sad. read more

We ordered the pork bbq sandwiches online and showed up maybe 12 minuets after placing the order. To our surprise the order was ready. The sandwiches and fries were still hot by the time we got back home. The best bang for your buck, the sandwich was HUGE! We'll be back Duck Deli! read more

We wanted some takeout to enjoy in our room after a long day at the beach and Duck Deli was nearby with decent reviews. First off, "Deli" is perhaps a tad misleading...sure you can choose from a handful of traditional deli sandwiches but this isn't a place with a stack of cold cuts and ready to prep items lining the wall in cases. And while you can grab a few 6 packs, water, cola, or pre-prepared desserts, it's not stocked full of quirky or convenient deli items. What this is, is a great takeout spot with a solid set of basic options. If you only order one thing, make sure you order at least 4 of the chicken wings. These aren't soggy, greasy, or subpar buffalo wings. These are huge wing portions (thighs included) that are slow-smoked and flavorful. Delicious down to the bone, perfect flavoring without being salty. Really, really good. The burgers are excellent too. I opted for the "Duck Buster Burger" which was maybe a bit bigger than I needed! I did eat it all though, so it is definitely worth the calories. Two big smoky patties with some BBQ sauce and pulled pork as well as an onion ring on top. I could have used some mustard, mayo, or cheese between the patties to kind of glue them together but that's a minor quibble. If I went back, I'd go simpler with a bacon (single patty) cheese burger but I'm glad I tried this one at least once. Grabbed a piece of chocolate cake and I was set. Prices are really reasonable across the board and the service is super friendly--they were having credit card machine issues (as was the rest of the road for an hour or so due to an accident) but worked with me to process it old school so I wouldn't miss out on my meal. They also directed me to a spot steps away for milkshakes as they didn't have any. read more

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Super cute spot! Ordered the smoked tuna salad on a gluten free roll. Very few gluten free & pescatarian options which is okay and expected at a BBQ place. The wait staff was very knowledgeable about allergies and were able to tell me that the fries are covered in a batter with gluten and offered to put my sub on a gluten free roll. The roll was an extra $1.5 charge and worth it. Instead of fries they have ruffle chips as a side. Gluten free roll isn't on the menu but they have them! Outside dining area is very cute. read more

Been coming to the Outer Banks with our family and friends for quite some time and Duck Deli was always a fan favorite. I just wanted to take some time to write this to show management and the staff our gratitude for their establishment. My brother, friend, and I were heading out tonight and got some take out cheesesteaks from DD. Being from PA and eating at a variety of cheesesteaks in Philadelphia, Duck Deli had some high expectations to live up to. The meat was good, cheese was american (which is fine for me), and the bread was okay. It could be their bread supplier or maybe they didn't toast it the right amount. Anyway, I still really enjoyed it and was satisfied. The cheesesteaks are just a minor part of Duck Deli as many of their other options really exceed expectations. We will see you all soon! read more

Duck Deli - Cheesesteaks - Delis Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

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Delicious sandwiches-Italian , Turkey sub and fish tacos! Very friendly and quick service. The perfect spot for a quick lunch!