First, the good. The ribs, the chicken, and the Duck Buster Burger were all great. The price wasn't…read moreterrible. This place has been around forever so you know the kind of food it serves. The bad. Scheduled an order for pickup at 550. Was told it was going to be ready at 630. Showed up at 635. Not ready yet. 640? Not ready yet. 650? 7? 710? Finally, ready at 720. In this time, most of the meat ran out. My ribs were almost given away to another group. Five groups of people came in, ordered, and got their food in that time. Take a look at the wedge salad one of us ordered for $13, plus tax and tip. I'll always love this place from my youth, but I won't be going back soon.

This place is a dump, I don't think one penny has gone back into the building since they opened…read more Our visit started with what we don't have! Then we're told how we have to go outside to the bar to get a cup of ice for our drink. Pastrami sandwich was OK. The order of three chicken tenders were overcooked and clearly the oil has not been changed in their cooker in quite some time, they were horrible! Went to the ladies room and there's no soap and there's no toilet paper in the door will not shut. $34 for two drinks, one sandwich and three and edible chicken tenders. Don't waste your time!

This was a festive treat during our visit to the Outer Banks earlier this year. After reading the…read morereviews and looking over the craft bagel menu, I knew we had to make a brunch stop to see how the locals live! Barrier Island Bagels offers a variety of bagel sandwich options, build your own bagels with different spreads, and there are cocktails available, too! Fancy! On our visit we were seated pretty fast even though the place was full. Our server was friendly and attentive. My husband and I really enjoyed the two toasted bagel sandwiches we ordered and shared. One was sweet and the other savory. There were several customers picking up orders and the counter stayed busy with walk-ins, too. This is definitely a popular, fun, and cozy option for locals and tourists alike.

Great bagel variety! We have eaten inside and taken a half dozen bagels to-go for the past couple…read moreof seasons. This year we had: The Jersey: Lox (can come with a surcharge) on a rosemary bagel with dill and onion cream cheese. Hangover: bacon, egg, and cheese on an egg bagel with cheddar. To go bag: red velvet, Asiago jalapeño, egg, cinnamon burst, and French toast. All red velvet was the top pick but all were good. Staff is friendly. The space isn't large but has several 4/5 seater tables. Pro Tip: There is parking around back.

When you're 20 minutes away from Harris Teeter and Food Lion, this place is an excellent choice…read morewhen you're staying in duck. Yes it is touristy and everything is overpriced but you kind of expected that didn't you? It is a decent place and great when you just need an item or two. I always go here when I'm in duck.

Great little grocery store with all the essentials plus some fresh sandwiches that are great to…read moregrab before you head to the beach.

I remembered this market from a prior visit. So I popped in there today, around 5:00 pm on a…read moreMonday. They close at 6:00. I was hoping to pick up a few necessities for our three night stay. The frozen food case was pretty limited. I did find some beer in the back, and a quart of milk. There was no butter or margarine, and no prepared food or sandwiches. I bought some broccoli salad at the deli counter and found some granola. They did have a case with some good looking beef, and some fresh vegetables. So if you are going to grill or cook, they may have what you want. If you are looking for something prepared, you will be disappointed.

Lovely ladies working in the store. But I felt like I had been robbed. Was desperate as the small…read moregrocery in Duck had just closed. $7.99 for a quart of half and half and $10 for a quarter pound of coffee - the only ground coffee sold in the store. That's $40 per pound. And then there was a prompt to give a tip when checking out! Will not go back.

We took a trip to kitty hawk for a few days and had Steamers twice! The view is very nice from the…read moretop deck outside and even thought they are busy they manage everything beautifully! The food was amazing and drinks were delicious! We had the calamari, crab legs, oysters, and salmon. Everything was cooked perfectly! Mikey was our server both nights and he went above and beyond to make sure our night was special! Highly recommend going to see him at steamers!

We had the BEST experience at Steamers! We went out for dinner with friends, and it was truly the…read moreperfect place. Our server, Mikey, was absolutely exceptional and made the whole experience even better. We started with a dozen oysters, which were wonderful. You can never go wrong with their clams and the yellowfin tuna was magnificent. Between the amazing food, great atmosphere, and incredible staff, we had such a great night. We will absolutely be back.

Food is great. Hot dogs, cheeseburger, catfish sandwich- all great. Fries were particularly good!…read more Service was fast and the cashier, who I think is the owner was really competent and seemed to really love his job, which I appreciate. The dude who brought out the food was excited and kind of put on a show. Finally, in the outer banks, it's easy to experience sticker shock everywhere you go. At Spanky's , I think it was the only time I thought everything was totally worth the price. We've come here several times and will come again on future beach vacations.

I have been following Spanky's on social media for awhile and had the pleasure of visiting last…read moreweek. The owner, Mr. Spanky is a gem and warmly welcomed us upon entering. I ordered 2 double cheeseburgers, chili dog, fries and when I ordered onion rings, I was given 3 options, regular, beer battered, or whiskey battered. Whiskey battered, what??? Yes, please. We sat at a booth and took in the vibe of Spanky's while waiting on our order to arrive. Mr. Spanky not only greeted everyone that entered he even greeted the regulars by name. The food arrived shortly and was delicious. The whisky battered onion rings were the best onion rings I have ever eaten. Spanky's is definitely a must for all future trips to OBX! Great food and vibe!

This store is our go-to store for groceries. Now if we need odds and ends at Wal-Mart, we will go…read morenext door and then pick up small stuff there, for the sake of convenience and price. But if we need quality food, we go to Harris Teeter. They have all the good stuff and the prices are not bad for beach time.

I love Harris Teeter. We only stopped here once, but it was a great experience overall.read more

Coffee Shop No. 410 Outer Bean…read moreKitty Hawk, NC September 5, 2024 If there is one thing I have learned over the last two in and a half years it's that a genuine smile and a warm greeting goes a really long way. It can transform an ordinary drink into something special. It makes the magic of coffee last throughout the entire day. I was immediately welcomed when I walked into the Outer Bean. Initially, I was bummed because cortados were not on the menu. I asked the barista if she would try to make one. She said sure. I gave her general directions and she walked to the espresso machine. A couple of minutes later she handed me a cup with two shots of espresso and a stainless steel pitcher with steamed milk. The barista said, "Why don't you add the milk in so you get it just the way you want." I thought this was a thoughtful gesture. I thanked her and made my cortado. We chatted a bit. It turned out she is Thai and my husband is Thai; and I love to talk about Thailand. I took a few pictures. We exchanged goodbyes and I exited the cafe with a genuine smile and a very positive impression of the Outer Bean. Smiles are free and they can elevate and/or improve any situation. Plus, folks always look better when they smile. I hope you make this world a better place by sharing your smile with someone today. Thank you to the barista at Outer Bean who shared her smile and made my day brighter. Enjoying life one cortado at a time!

I grabbed a coffee at Outer Bean after fishing in Kill Devil Hills…read more To be fully transparent, I did not order food or specialty coffee. The coffee was fine, but nothing spectacular. It got the job done as I enjoy one cup a day and was a bit behind schedule. The place is small, but perfect for a coffee shop where take out is mostly occurring.

Remember back in the ole days when Food Lion had that "controversial" situation? Well, fast forward…read moreto now! This location is great. The staff is super helpful. There is a HUGE selection of every product. During one beach season, this humongous store is visited by hundreds of beach goers. They carry some FUN products that I don't find in Virginia stores. I found a boozy ice cream. Yup, it's a good find for those who want a cool refresher with a little "booze".

Did an online pickup the day before to pick up between 8am-9am, pulled in around 7:50am and said…read moreorder was done they would be right out. Proceeded to wait 40 minutes and still nothing, call number and no one answers. Called customer service and they said it will be out. 20 minutes later nothing, I went into store asked if I can just take it out myself. Waited another 20minutes before food finally came out. Place was empty too! I could have went into store and shopped in less time than we waited..did pick up because we have 3yr old after driving 8hrs...NEVER AGAIN!!!