My girls and I always stop by Fishbones at least once if not twice every time we are down in Duck. Brittney hooked us up with some tasty and fun beverages! The food here is good and very reasonably priced. Definitely recommend! read more

Fishbones Raw Bar And Restaurant - Cosmos - Seafood Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

Service was good, server was fast and checked in regular. Food was ok, fish in the fish tacos was dry and not much flavor. Ahi salad was better. read more

Apps are absolutely amazing- the cheesesteak egg rolls are amazing and the sauces for them are great matches. The Parmesan truffle fries aren't as great, but still very good. Bit lacking on the parm, and there were scant green onions at the bottom of the plate- uncertain if they were meant as a garnish? Also a bit dry due to the lack of Parm, could be offset with a sauce? Entrees we're out of the world. My group had the grilled mahi, the seafood platter, shrimp and grits, angus burger, and a kids chicken tenders. Portions are generous, food is well seasoned. Service was absolutely spectacular- Geri was picking up other tables and still had no issue handling our table of 10. Music is great, blend of 70s 80s and such. Biggest complaint is the "sweet tea" is anything but- southerners beware! read more

A treat! Amazing service and delicious seafood. One visit is not enough. Will definitely be back!

After a tough start, our visit turned out great! The oysters were super fresh, and the old fashioned the bartender made me was top notch. When we tried to order dinner, our server, a redhead named Denise was really mean and cranky and refused to get us what we wanted. Luckily though another server named Sarah heard what was going on and came to our rescue. Sarah took over our table and made sure everything went great from there. She even brought us some of their fantastic pita bread that was so good! You should ask for Sarah and order those pita chips. And if Denise comes to your table, run away! read more

They call it award winner clam chowder for no reason. The worst I've had. Overall expensive for the quality of the food one gets. Server was not making a great effort to please either nor came back to check one one. Will never come back. read more

I'm giving it 1 star only because one of the people we were with over heard the wait staff say they were shocked we left a tip due to what their manager made them do. It all started with us flagging down our waitress after receiving our meals and them not checking in to see if we needed anything. One of the plates we ordered was the steak bowl. It was awful and truly inedible. Could barely chew the steak, it was tasteless ( no salt or Ketchup could fix if you know what I mean ) , and could not cut through it with a knife... a butter knife since that's all they gave us for cutlery. Took maybe and I mean barely 4 bites of this bowl which could not be stomached through and requested it be taken back - the bland taste that nothing could fix. The waitress said they would let the manager know. The manager came out and said " we will remove that for you. Would you like anything else instead?" We did the switch for the coco shrimp. When we received the bill it showed the additional coco shrimp, the steak bowl, and a discount of only $1 dollar off the steak bowl. When brought to the waitress attention she began to argue that the bowl had been somewhat eaten and that it would still have to be charged and that she will talk to the manager for us. They came back with a revised bill with a credit of $4 instead. I can surely say we will not be going back based off principle and poor customer service received for even subpar food. Not a lot of people were there and their menus were falling apart. We did have another acquaintance go earlier in the week and they waited over an hour to receive their meals without an apology or anything even simple understanding for the length of their wait. This truly is a place where they relay off location but honestly go anywhere else... there's a ton of delicious better service and experience places in town. read more

Was excited to try this place based on "good" reviews. Ordered takeout. Confusion at pickup but order was mostly correct. 1-2 people from our group of 6 were satisfied with their meal. 1. Cheesesteak egg rolls- good but not worth $15 2. Hatteras burger- it was decent. Asked for well done and it was cooked medium at best. 3. Angus burger- no complaints, it was good 4. Chicken Ceasar salad- very disappointing. Very small, like side salad sized. Lettuce included was brown. Dressing containers only half full. 5. Ceasar salad with crabcake- very disappointing. Crabcake was definately a pre packaged frozen crabcake, mostly filling, barely any crab. Also same complaints as other salad, plus stale croutons. 6. Truffle fries were fine. 7. Tuna bowl- decent but looks like it was thrown in the box sloppily. read more

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The bar was comfortable and the atmosphere was just right for a beach town. Our bartender Crystal was a wonderful from the moment we sat down. She anticipated all of our needs almost immediately and was a joy to talk with. If you get a chance try the oysters which were very fresh. All of the drinks were top tier. It would be cool if they had a TouchTunes to choose the music. read more

Fishbones Raw Bar And Restaurant - Fresh oysters - Seafood Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

Stopped here just today- a Sunday in the off season. No one to greet us, which was fine as we wanted to sit at the bar anyway. Sat ourselves and saw a man working the bar and a woman waitress no one acknowledged as in any way with two people at the bar and only three tables with people. The bartender proceeded to check the people out at the bar, get them a to go container and refill drinks without so much as a word to us or an acknowledgement that he'd be with us in a moment. After about 10 minutes of waiting and watching staff walk right by us, we left. I get it's the off season but they're clearly not that busy and the staff just doesn't give a sh*t. I can only imagine what the service is after we got food. Left and drove to Duck and had an amazing dining experience. I would t waste my time to go back. read more

We hadn't been to Fishbones in years. There was not much open in Duck on Monday nights, and we just happened to come upon it. What a treasure trove of food, ambience, and service! I had the scallops with a citrus sauce on truffle mashed potatoes with broccolini, and my husband had fried oysters with french fries and coleslaw. Both of us thought our meals were divine. Crystal was our server and she is top notch! She's the one who encouraged me to get the scallops because there are two new chefs here and they have been to culinary school in Kenya and they are creative and I can tell from my experience here, they are going far in their careers. I hope they stay here for a while because we are definitely coming back many times! read more

All the food was excellent! Poke nachos, fried green tomatoes, shrimp and fish tacos, dozen oysters! Service was a little slow, homemade lemonade drinks were a hit! read more

Fishbones Raw Bar And Restaurant - Poke nacho - Seafood Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

Great if you have patience. Food ended up being delicious, couple comments that it was a little too salty, but over all very good. Not super busy but felt hectic with the wait staff and had a good wait for ordering drinks, then food. Very good for what it is. Very nice waitress read more

Amazing steamed shrimp and freshly shucked oysters prepared and served by our awesome bartender American. So glad we stopped in for an impromptu visit and lunch. read more

Had a great lunch and great service at the bar. Superb fish bowl and shrimp and grits. Nice atmosphere. Good lunch prices and very relaxed atmosphere. Nice beer selection. read more

Excellent food only to be outdone by the very engaging bar staff Amerika, serving us and sharing info about specials and how great the key lime pie is. read more

We are just visiting Duck, NC but surprised to see only 3 stars for Fishbones. With post Covid times, the restaurant industry is having a tough time with hiring and retaining folks. This is even worse with unemployment $ being so much higher than normal. We were really impressed. The Ahi tuna appetizer was spectacular! Sorry I did not get a photo before we consumed it. It was 10 or so 1/2" thick rare slices about 5/8" wide and 2" long with three different sauces drizzled along the top. They were awesome! The calamari was very fresh and tender and had an aioli that was a perfect match. However, the absolute stand out was the shrimp and grits!! It had several cheeses including a smoked Gouda. Holy cow was that great! I did manage a photo of this. The Fishbone Lager was a great beer as well. Nice lager, not too hoppy. If you are in Duck NC, try this place, you'll like it. read more

Fishbones Raw Bar And Restaurant - Shrimp and grits. Awesome and very cheesy! - Seafood Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

Poor Servce. Food mediocre Burrito was really just average corn chips no salsa. Service slow and cheeky read more

We were looking for a spot with oysters while staying nearby for a quick weekend. The other menu options at Fishbones also had an appeal to the non-oyster fan (me) in our duo. Decided on appetizers so we could try more options and were pleased with each of the items we chose, for various reasons. First off - the oysters were very fresh, complimented classically well by the cocktail and horseradish. The coconut shrimp was my favorite. The coatings was truly coconut and a lovely crisp batter without the thick breading of some fried fish. The coconut dipping sauce truly made it though. Never have I had this combo but the sweet + savory and double coconut moved it up a level, for me. The ahi tuna was fresh, light and had a lovely sweet Chile sauce on top and an avocado + miso (or other spice) element underneath. Lovely thin cuts that were very easy for sharing. The tomato bruschetta was a step up from many spots with a menu item like this. The balsamic glaze is always a fav for this paring. The mozzarella was very fresh and tomatoes a nice mix of sliced and chutney style alongside the grilled baguette. Might have been nice to have more bread or small cheese slices to make it an easy combo to assemble and actually eat together. Definitely a fork and knife kind of item but tasty all the same. Service was friendly, attentive and the wait for our food was very reasonable. My only undesirable element to note was our seating by the back door along a window sill that was littered with many small dead bugs. I saw other live ones on the window as well, but the remnants of many that had not been cleaned was more noticeable. Aside from that - I'm sure outdoor dining or even more main seating areas may not have that issue. Only other thought is that I'd have loved to try the lobster and crab salad wrap with tarragon and truffle oil. I have a feeling given the balanced flavors of the other items and fresh, quality ingredients that this would also be a standout dish. read more

Fishbones Raw Bar And Restaurant - Coconut shrimp; tomato bruschetta; ahi tuna plate; raw oysters - Seafood Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

We decided to go here for lunch because it was nearby and a raw bar...after ordering drinks and apps they tell us nothing on the raw bar is available because they were replacing their steamer. We didnt understand why raw oysters werent available simply because the steamer isnt. Waitress said she would go double check on raw but then never came back with an answer so we decided to just have the apps and nothing else. 2/4 people in our party felt sick after leaving because the calamari was so greasy. Fries tasted like the oil needed to be changed so overall not a great experience. A raw bar should really let you know as soon as you get there if they're unable to actually be a raw bar. Was our first and last time at this restaurant. read more

Service was slow, and could not get order straight. Never refilled a drink, brought out the wrong food, and was just a poor server. 2 of our group had burgers and said they were good. Crab cake sandwich was not visually appealing, and tasted slightly better than it looked. All in all not a good experience and will not go back. read more

They re-did the interior last year to open things up and it is no longer the exact same menu as they have down at Sunset. Food choices were plentiful, service was friendly, and we'll definitely be back. It's one of two places in Duck (Sunset being the other) where you can just sit and order from a full selection of steamed or raw seafood. Sometimes when you're at the beach, that's what you feel like. I always ask if the seafood if local or not. Buy local! The menu items that we tried were very good. Fresh catch burrito was great. (could've been bigger) and the special ahi tuna salad was also very flavorful (I think it was frozen non-local tuna, forgot to ask). The conch chowder was unique, and I ended up really liking it. Nachos were good as well. When I asked about the menu she said everything is made in house. If you haven't been here in a while, they got rid of the large tiki roof that really darkened the place up. It's now wide open, light paint, tall ceilings. A nice place to relax. Prices are fair. read more

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This place is a great little Bar/Restaurant! We were staying in Duck and wanted to go somewhere close because we had a 1year old with a short attention span and get hangry fast! We started with the warm crab dip with toasted pita points.... absolutely delicious! Then to our dinners 1. The Gouda Pork Belly Burger w/fries cooked perfectly and the sriracha bbq sauce was a great compliment..although the bun was a bit hard.. 2. Shrimp and Chicken linguini generous sized shrimp and chicken in a delicious garlic lemon sauce. 3. Children's menu Grilled Chicken with veggies (seasoned Broccoli) my 1 year old tore it up...& the star of the entire meal Shrimp and Grits... this was so good! Although it needs to be renamed....?its honestly more like a Shrimp and Grits stew or jambalaya... it needs to double the amount of grits and back off of the sauce (as delicious as it is) it's just too much gravy/broth/stew to eat with a fork .... would I eat it again damn straight! I said it was the STAR OF THE MEAL. read more

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Waited forever to get served. We had a larger group so we decided to sit at the bar until our table was ready. Once we sat down, we waited around 25 minutes before we were helped. I don't think it was on the server however because she was great but it seems as if the host didn't tell her that it was her table and we were forgotten about. For a restaurant that has such a small seating area there should definitely be more of a priority when seating. read more

This is our third trip to fish bones. It's been five years since our last trip to the outer banks. To say this restaurant has changed would be an understatement. Before it was a casual restaurant that felt like a laid back place in an area full of more upscale fair. Even their menu has overgone a major overhaul. There is a big dynamic change between the lunch and dinner menu, and according to our waitress the chef will NOT cook anything from the lunch menu. For me that was their fried grouper sandwich, and because of the menu I could not get it. I can't say the food wasn't good because it was. Everyone in our party left full and happy, but for me it was bittersweet. 5 years ago this place was an easy 5/5, but thanks to the "modern" upgrading and upscaling I'm giving it a 4/5. read more

The food here is excellent. The problem was that we had a party of 10 and they told us that we would probably sit outside. We are okay with that, but when they took us to our table, they divided us into two groups sitting on one side of two picnic tables that required us to look directly into the sun. Too many people (5) seated on one bench. Not able to have conversation. 85 degrees and humid with no space between us. Waitress was great. Food was great, but waited almost an hour for the appetizer and the food came out immediately after. Only request to eat inside here! Not a great experience overall. They should know better than to seat people that way without informing them. read more

Probably won't be back here. The food was okay we got 3 appetizers the crab dip, bruschetta, and calamari. The crab dip was mostly cheese and very liquidy not much crab to said dip. The bruschetta was good thought but I don't know how you can mess up a bruschetta. Lastly the calamari was good it came with a mayo based sauce we didn't use but we love cocktail so we used that. The down fall was the service. The hostess wasn't friendly at all. We saw The waitress a total of 3x during the visit. For drinks, take the app order and the check. Honestly sad but oh well onto somewhere else read more

AMAZING food, wonderful service. When you go, ask for Crystal, great service and super friendly. My wife and I loved everything she recommended from the menu! read more

We were looking for a place with a variety and we found it! Fishbones has burgers, wraps, and of course seafood. The crab dip was good and we got oysters also. All of our food was served hot and good. It was busy and took a while but it's summer so expected. Great food. read more

One of the worst experiences I have ever had at a restaurant. We had our server Aliyah who was absolutely fantastic, and I asked if there children's menu contains egg as my 12 month old son has an egg allergy. She let us know unfortunately the entire kids menu has eggs in the food, but stated she had a customer who also previously had a child with egg allergy, and they went to get them Pizzazz (shoutout). So my husband went and got my son pizza. As we are feeding my son this pizza the manager states that they cannot have outside food and walks away. We are confused at this point and our server stated it was okay. Then we have another person come to us and state we cannot have outside food, at this point I ask to speak to the original manager. I explain to her (this managers name is Cassidy) that my son has a severe allergic reaction to egg and peanut, and our server stated that all the food options on the kids menu contained eggs, so we got our son pizza. She then goes on to say that pizza has egg in it, and I explained that this pizza from Pizzazz does not. At this point we decide to pay for the appetizer and leave. Now although Aliyah was fantastic, this manager Cassidy was horrendous. Rude and entitled, I have absolutely never experienced service so poor. It was like she wanted me to take my infant outside to eat. We will never return here. There are much better places in Duck than this place. Also, if you have food allergies, do not bother coming- there are absolutely no accommodations for food allergies, especially for children. read more

The 9th of June I was at this wonderful establishment, are waitress Crystal was very kind and accommodating during our meal at Fishbones. Even though they were short staffed that night, the staff was very prompt and timely at getting our meal ready. This establishment is a very good restaurant for everyone, people with families, friends, and couples. I highly recommend this restaurant to eat at! read more

Delicious, FRESH seafood and friendly staff. Highly recommend, don't pass it!!!! We had the seafood bucket and seared ahi tuna. Oh 'em gee! Yum!! read more

Fishbones Raw Bar And Restaurant - Seared Ahi Tuna - Seafood Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

We have eaten here at least once in every annual trip we have made to the Outer Banks fir the last ten plus years. The best part of our lunch today was a great waitress named Michelle. The soups were just OK. The fish and chips was bland with a heavy crust. The fried shrimp was also bland. Clearly, something has happened in the kitchen that has brought the quality and taste way down. No longer a fan. read more

Great service, crab dip with pita chips was AWESOME! Our go to spot every visit. Steamed Clams

If you're ever in Duck, NC this place is a MUST!!! Amazing food, drinks & service! Our bartender was fantastic. (Jason was our bartender/sever) Fresh & Local read more

Fishbones Raw Bar And Restaurant - Signature Cocktail - Rubber Ducky Prosecco Based - Seafood Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

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Website says 11am-10pm hours. Arrived at 3:30, on a crazy busy August Friday afternoon and was given attitude by hostess. "We don't open until 4:30." Firstly update the website. Secondly find staff with a nicer attitude. Thirdly lock the door if you are closed. read more

What I appreciate is the service at Fishbones. When i began coming here 20 years ago it's been consistently excellent. Don't get by me wrong the food is good too. The past few years, I've gotten to know the staff more and more. Great service and I'll be back next year for sure! read more

Our family stopped in tonight on a rainy night with a party of 13. The food choices were excellent and all of us walked away satisfied. Our server, Riley (Ryleigh?) went out of her way to make sure our sick 19 month old grandson had lemonade and a bowl of applesauce. we highly recommend Fishbones (and our server) in Duck, NC. read more

Was looking for local joint. All decided here. Cheese burger. Best flavor ever! Sandwiches were great. Fries.. meh? Waitperson (?) sorry.... She was tremendous. Love this place. Our new go to in Duck! read more

This is one of our favorite stops when staying in Duck. The calamari is the best around. However this year there was a special posted for $16 and I asked if it was still available. The bartender checked and said yes. When we received our bill we were charged $29. I pointed out that it should have been $16 as posted on the special board. The bartender said it's after 6 so it's $29. It was a sorry but too bad attitude. The bartender is new so I give her some slack. But really no one could adjust the bill to reflect the $16. I was not told at anytime that the price would be different after 6. Fishbones is a regular stop for us several times during our stay but we did not go back after that. So I guess this is a "diner beware" read more