PHENOMINAL seafood, great atmosphere, beautiful views, friendly staff... what a fantastic place! My husband and I had dinner here in the way back from Ocracoke and I am so glad we tried this place. We were able to walk right in and get a high-top table at the bar area! If you do end up waiting for a table you can go ahead and order drinks at the bar and then relax on the back deck while you wait: hey, you're on vacation, CHILL! Our crab dip appetizer was perfection! Loaded with crab and crab flavor with just enough ooey gooey in between to make it spread deliciously on toasted bread. I originally got a tiki-type drink but ended up not liking it so I opted for the daily drink special (passion fruit margarita) instead. The waitress was kind enough to take the first drink off of the bill which I think is a great make of excellent service in a restaurant. For dinner I had the whole fried fish (and they do mean WHOLE so if fish heads freak you out, don't get it) and my husband got the fried seafood platter. Both were cooked to perfection and our sides of mixed veggies, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, and fries were all made with extreme skill as well. The coleslaw was a little bit too salty IMHO but I still ate it all! For dessert we shared a slice of the key lime pie which had a perfect balance of tart and sweet, which is a delicate thing in a key lime pie. All in all, a wonderful evening and a wonderful dinner! We'll be back!! read more

Went here about 3 years ago and remembered it was good so went back again and it was even better! The wait was alittle long due to COVID and I believe they should have an outdoor bar for guests while they wait but overall the food was worth the wait! read more

This place is my favorite that I've been to in a long time. They put their own flair on seafood and southern/low country. The crab dip is to die for, and the shrimp and grits are unique and excellent. If you are on Hatteras Island, just make the trip. Service was great and they have a very good beer selection (lots of NC craft). read more

Hatteras Sol Waterside Grill - New American Near Me - Hatteras, North Carolina

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This is a review of their policies, not food. We drove down from Avon for dinner to find they had a *2* hour wait. I live in Avon year-round, so I understand the local (tourism) economy. But a 2 hour wait is insane. They should take reservations. If they took reservations, people could plan their visit and not sit around hungry and waiting. There's no downside to the restaurant because no-shows (which are actually rare) just free up tables for walk ins. I think the owners probably think a long wait line is good for business. But it's not. If I'm going to spend 3 hours going out to dinner (wait and travel), in that time I can cook the same food at home and enjoy a drink instead of sitting on a bench looking at a clock. read more

The food was really good. Even my kids thought so. We stopped in during vacation and Covid so we sat outside which was good. No Miller lite in the bottle? Thought that was weird. I would go back though. Pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food. read more

The food was very good. I got the shrimp and grits. A must have if you go to this restaurant. Their spin on the typical grits making them grits cakes was very creative. The views of the bay were magnificent. The staff was a very hardworking staff and they pushed the food out very quickly. The only thing I would change from this experience was the outdoor bar which looked very bland and not very welcoming. Especially since the restaurant itself was not very big and my wife and I had to wait for over 1 hour for a table. This establishment needs to invest in more welcoming outdoor seating. It may just increase the average check per visit. read more

Hatteras Sol Waterside Grill - Shrimp and grits. A must have!! - New American Near Me - Hatteras, North Carolina

This was probably the best seafood I have ever had. I had the yellowfin tuna with shrimp, my daughter had the clam chowder and friend ate crab cakes. The sauces were fantastic. The course was very large and all the vegetables were fresh. I am definitely coming back. read more

Best food on the island. They had a special tuna tartare sashimi appetizer that was unbelievable. Best fried shrimp I have had at the OBX. Fresh, local caught, and perfectly cooked. Great quality food and superb service. read more

Fun fun place. Very lively atmosphere. Drinks were great. Food was good. Couldn't ask for much more. No reservations and lengthy wait would keep me from returning, but enjoyed it! read more

Excellent seafood place on the water. I had a delicious seafood chowder and the steamed shrimp which was also perfect. Wife had the grilled tuna with crab and it was terrific. Dessert was a flourless chocolate torte , gluten free , just wonderful. Many gluten free options Waiter ( Jeremy ) was knowledgeable and attentive. Highly recommend this establishment read more

Great oysters and crab cakes. This place was closed on our first night in Hatteras so we went back when they were open, and am I glad we did. Everything was fresh, fresh, fresh. We had the crab cakes, yummy and full of crab, and the shrimp and grits, better than my granny's, but don't tell her. read more

Great food and service! Located right on the marinara or docks so you can watch the sunset over the sound. Only open after 5pm seasonal. We have allergies and they cooked off menu for us to meet our needs and it was absolutely the best and freshest I have had in the area. Great place clean and beautiful setting! read more

We have gone here year after year while on vacation. The food is consistently good!! Everyone LOVED their meal (including the 18 month old) and it was served HOT. The staff was very accommodating for our party of 5 plus a baby. We had no wait or reservation at 5:15 but the place was filled by 6:00 and the outside space was filled by 6:30 to listen to good music. The staff definitely knows what service is all about. We had a great meal and a great time. Kudos to the chef! read more

Amazing. Great seafood, Ok "land meat" but generally excellent all around. Very expensive but again, seafood is spot on.

They had a 1:30hr wait time and it's mostly oriented towards people that want to come and sit down at a bar. The food was mid also

They had no pepsi products. big no no for me. and they're sprite is very gross. taste like the beach and water and sunscreen all in one, so absolutely repulsive read more

Okay first off its a long wait like all the other restaurants on vacation ive been to this week. The service is good but they may have charged me for a top up on my shirley temple. The food not so good depending on what you get and some of the plates feel like they are still dirty. I got Alfredo and chicken and thats it. I got something blackish in my food but keep in mind that the chicken is still pink so it couldnt have been burnt. My sister got broccoli with hers and it was frozen. The crap cakes tasted like chemicals. My mother had some and i trued it and it tasted frozen. The people who got steaks got unseasoned steak. The food left a funny taste in my mouth and i do not like it. My sister also got the she crab soup and there was so many shells in it that she almost didnt finish it. We also got wings but again the chicken was pink. The service honestly was good but not worth the food. Fake charred steak. We are mad of food. read more

I had the chicken Alfredo with broccoli and it was messed up my family had seafood Alfredo and one of the specials. A little pricey but overall really good. read more

Great and quick service with friendly and accommodating staff. I ordered the market fish and it was ok - it was breaded and fried which is not typically how I like my fish but the service made up for that! Would recommend for groups and families. read more

Got there 20 minutes before they opened so we were some of the first to be seated. Service was excellent. We started with the crispy calamari, which was pretty average...a little greasy and chewy. Maybe the fryer wasn't up to temp yet. But the seafood alfredo was incredible! So full of scallops, crab and shrimp but their flavors weren't lost in the sauce! Wife loved the grilled margherita pizza as her entree. Well worth the wait! read more

This restaurant wows every time. Beautiful views, excellent food, always attentive service. Really creative cocktails. Go!

It was just OK. My fried whole lane snapper was great and super crispy. Could have used some seasoning. Small portion of mash potatoes and grilled veggies were decent. My wife's grilled tuna special was not special. My son's filet mignon was perfectly cooked. My other son's carbanaro pasta was a creamy mess. It was Alfredo, not carbarbaro and not good. For the price it wasnt worth it. read more

Went to the Hatteras Sol on May 24, 2022. I was expecting a good meal but what I got was a great meal. Our server Julia was awesome. She went out of her way to make our meal delightful. The she-crab soup was awesome. The fried shrimp and scallops were the best! Would highly recommend taking in a meal at the Hatteras Sol. read more

JEREMY was amazing!!! We came in to eat here for the first time, with 11 people and 4 of them being kids under 6 lol. Not a table most servers would be excited about and Jeremy went above and beyond! I have a really bad gluten allergy and he made sure to let me know what would be okay to order and offered to split checks for each family. The food was exceptional and truly some of the best service I've ever received. Highly recommend!!! read more

Hatteras Sol Waterside Grill - Tuna daily special! Amazing! - New American Near Me - Hatteras, North Carolina

Very nice restaurant.. Had an hour wait on a Friday night. The bar tender helped the wait go by as she was excellent. Started with the muscles and buffalo wings. Some of the best wings I have ever had. My daughter had the crab cakes, my wife an I had the shrimp carbonara.. Portions are huge. Good beer and wine selection. Excellent service from the waitress to the bar tender... We will return next trip to Hatteras read more

Great bar area outside , incredible food ... what's not to love? I all the seafood is top notch , and they have great steaks. The wings aren't as good as they should be, but oven baked never are....but let's let a seafood grill slide on those! read more

The best meal start to finish we've had this whole week. Get here early. Our wait was about 35 min. They told us it would be an hour. We had a party of 5. Gabe was our waiter. He was excellent. Never wrote anything down. Got it all perfect. The steamed shrimp app was cooked perfectly. Nicely seasoned and very moist. The shrimp n grits gave me much happiness with every bite. The mahi n shrimp was delicious. Again cooked perfectly. And very nice portions. Key lime pie for dessert was very light and just the right amount of key lime flavor. Not overpowering. All n all a most excellent experience. C u again next year. Thanks for flavorful experience. read more

First off. The address is wrong. We had to call them to get their location. New address: 58646 Nc 12 Hwy Hatteras, NC 27943. Right next to a marina. We went at night. Live good music. Great drinks. Good food. Fast service. Only complaint is that it was dark so we couldn't see the view (we went for dinner). read more

Hatteras Sol Waterside Grill - Shrimp Scampi and Fried Seafood Combo (comes with all three)! - New American Near Me - Hatteras, North Carolina

Excellent service l. The food is the best in the area by far. Beautiful ocean view. Super clean.

Delicious food the crab cakes were so good and so was the strawberry and Brie salad. The service is great very friendly we loved the view of the sunset at dinner , absolutely gorgeous read more

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Fantastic! Everything was delicious. I was especially impressed with the quality of the seafood and the creative presentation. The service was excellent! Don't miss the desserts - they were the perfect way to finish a perfect meal! read more

This is a small place right as you enter Hatteras. Nice staff, and food didnt take too long. My black bean burger came on a brioche bun with pimento cheese and avocado, it was fresh and quite good. Hit the spot. My mom got a smoked turkey sandwich with avocado and potato salad. It was also good. They had some cupcakes on the counter, i tried a chocolate one and it was alright. This is a nice stop for lunch read more

Hatteras Sol Waterside Grill - Turkey sandwich with potato salad - New American Near Me - Hatteras, North Carolina

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Yes, I'm giving this a 5 star review though it's my first time here and I only tried one thing. Sometimes, that's all it takes. I got the Roasted beef with Cheddar. (Not roast beef) It had applewood bacon and lettuce, tomatoes and mayo. The bread was toasted almost Panini style but not pressed. Slightly buttered to perfection. Best crunch. Very flavorful. $11 for the sandwich, bag of chips, a pickle and fountain drink. I like $8 combos but it was delicious at $11. :-) They bring the food to you, where-ever your sitting. Small place but had room for about 3 tables inside and 4 or 5 tables on their outdoor porch, plus seating in the middle of the little community area. There's an ice cream store there also and a salon. Cute little place. Nice people with smiles. read more

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From the fabulous welcome from Brooke (gorgeous and super friendly) to the delicious food, this place was just awesome. Good size selection of food for a cafe that's open in late January in Hatteras. Food was fresh, made with care!! Awesome ambiance.. Just a good vibe. Thanks Brooke and team!! read more

Hatteras Sol Waterside Grill - That my friend is a club!! Yum - New American Near Me - Hatteras, North Carolina

We drive an hour to get here for lunch only to find out they now only open for dinner.. only reason bad review here today is there was a group of guys right inside and i would have thought one could have opened locked door to let us know. Maybe new owners since we last went two years ago but it would have been great customer service as I was peering inside making sad faces at them.. the nice guy loading seafood on truck in the parking lot recommended Sonny's Seafood down the road where we are now. Along with another large group of folks we saw as we leaving ( they also thought this place open for lunch).. Oh well.. read more

The Hatteras Sol is a refreshing summertime place that gave me a taste of seafood perfection. The food is obviously created by an amazing chef, or chefs preparing it, surrounded by a great staff and a hard working bartender. The view is spectacular through the windows of the sun setting on the sounded as boat lights start to appear like lighting bugs. We are waiting for a table, or a spot at the bar, it's a hour wait and it's definitely worth every penny. The place was buzzing like a beehive as I sipped on my Blueberry Mule cocktail or two or.....yum! Finally, we arrived at the bar for two feeling the crave for what can only be describe as pure perfection of seafood on my taste palate exploding like the Fourth of July. My She Crab soup was very creamy and extremely yummy. The Pan Fried Crab Cake was the best crab cake I have every had with the corn relish remoulade that just refreshes my tongue. What a night to remember, as I take my time eating. I would highly recommend this place, please!!!! don't change a thing when it's this good. Hatteras Sol take care of the people that make you shine. That is how I spent my hour watching, looking, gazing and waiting that leads to why people never want to leave. read more

These guys rock. They serve great food in abundant portions, the drinks are imaginative and staff is sharp and friendly. We usually eat at the bar or the high top tables and have Tonya or Gabe serving us but they are ALL great. The big plus on this spot is they stay open most of the year too. The secret is they get their goods locally... there is a fish house next door... They only thing I'd say is get there early or be ready to chill over a few drinks at the deck. read more

Great food and great service. Even during Covid they were great. Social distance while we ate. Our food was amazing!

I was expecting so much more from here after reading all the reviews. Sadly I was not totally satisfied. We started with the she crab soup. I had never had this before and it was good, hot creamy and with good flavor. My husbands meal was excellent. He had swordfish with crab and asparagus, it really was a beautiful presentation and very well prepare. I had the crab cakes, while a generous portion I just didn't think they were very good. They were not heated all the way through and left a tangy aftertaste in my mouth. They were served on a bed of cold corn salsa which was tasty but most likely cooled the crab cakes to an unpalatable temperature. I was excited when I saw there were hand made desserts and ordered the key lime pie. It was a large piece of pie but I couldn't tell you what it was. It was something whipped but so thick and didn't even feel like whole food ingredients. It was a very unnatural consistency. Where I might try this restaurant again I don't think that they have earned a five star review, and for the price of a meal I would only hope to expect excellence. read more

Service was awesome. Food was equally awesome. Very fresh and skillfully made. Good menu. The menu has just the right number of options. Enough selection to make you feel like you have an option but not so many you are overwhelmed. Will definitely be going back! read more

Hatteras Sol Waterside Grill - Steamed Shrimp! Awesome! - New American Near Me - Hatteras, North Carolina