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    The Jolly Roger Restaurant and Bar

    3.3 (733 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE JOLLY ROGER RESTAURANT AND BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy
    Happy hour specials

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    Fried Shrimp
    Kelsey M.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]I appreciate a good theme, so it was nice seeing how Jolly Roger goes all out with the pirate decorations![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The layout of the restaurant is kinda confusing, but the restaurant is huge, and there is even a gift shop inside when you enter.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had their fried shrimp that came with fries and coleslaw. I thought it was decent, but I've had better fried shrimp platters at other restaurants. I am not really sure what is better about how other restaurants cook it, maybe it's the breading? The food unfortunately took about 30 minutes to come out as well. I also think the waiter could've been more attentive, as my boyfriend had to ask for a drink refill instead of her checking up on us and noticing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I still thought this was a good place to eat at, especially if you want to see a cool themed restaurant![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Specialty drink walk the plank

    Food was amazing and the service is very friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is very unique. Pirate themed with a lot of fun light and had decor[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    From the outside
    Liz V.

    Love this place, visit every time im in OBX. The staff and bartenders are attentive and super fun! The new addition is awesome! Last Sept. they had football on a HUGE projector in the new room, although I have not heard a band to confirm, it looks like the acoustics are really good. The upstairs has pool tables and darts! The Sunday we stopped in, they had a free hotdog and taco bar....free! They also had $1 wings and ribs.... we ordered both and steamed shrimp, everything was so good. I love their shrimp! Can't wait to go back!

    Calamari
    Jasmine M.

    Jolly Roger is a 10/10!!! We will definitely come back when we're in town!! The sheet crab soup was to die for!!! The calamari was very fresh!!! Look at the size of this flounder ! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is really cool![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have it super decorated for Christmas.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Also, the server Theresa was amazing! We never had to look for her. The food is definitely fresh and cooked to order .

    Jolly Rogers April 2026 Vomitus of the Month

    The owner responded to this review by suggesting that I "don't have good taste." I'll let that speak for itself. I stand by my review and do not recommend this restaurant. Other reviews here reflect similar concerns. Constructive note for the owner: acknowledging customer dissatisfaction is far more effective than a defensive response. When a customer reports a poor experience--including becoming ill--the appropriate response is to address the issue, not dismiss the customer. Good luck. _________ JOLLY ROGERS -- APRIL 2026 'VOMITUS OF THE MONTH' WINNER. **Award attached below** I genuinely try to support local restaurants. I'd much rather give a good review than a bad one. But this place earned every word of this. Let's start with the highlight: the drinks look good, and the staff is friendly. That's it. That's the list. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nonetheless, a tourist store, and some sort of pirate themed bar with some guy singing is not a good sign - focus on food not guys dressed like pirates[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. On to the meal... When I asked about the local catch of the day and was told "salmon and tuna," I should have stood up and walked out. That's not "local" to the Outer Banks--it's basic menu filler. At that point, I knew exactly what kind of place this was, and I ignored the warning. That was a mistake. We started with mussels marinara - I guess they do not know that a nice bread is usually served with this. I had to ask, and then how do you ruin bread (they found a way). BTW, many of the mussels did not even open raising questions about freshness. I ordered the flounder. I can't say with certainty, but it had all the hallmarks of previously frozen fish--mushy, bland, and completely devoid of character. It tasted like nothing, which somehow was still better than the texture. The pasta on the side was an insult to pasta. There's a universal rule that pasta is mean to be cooked al dente. This was cooked well past that point into soft, bloated mush. It wasn't a side dish; it was something to be endured. The sauce didn't help. If it wasn't poured from a can, it did an excellent imitation--flat, generic, and lifeless. I asked about wines by the glass. The server didn't know what they had, and what I was served tasted like the cheapest option available. It undrinkable. And all of this comes at $$ that suggest a far better kitchen than the one actually operating here. As for the full experience: I spent most of the night dealing with what can only be described as a very strong reminder of the meal. Draw your own conclusions. I don't say this lightly, but this place earns my personal "Vomitus of the Month" award--and that's not a category with a lot of competition. Recommendation: Don't go. There are far too many good options in the Outer Banks to waste a meal--and money--here.

    Cool ambience
    Dave F.

    First time, we had excellent service..Thank You Brendan. I had the steak salad and wow was that amazingly huge. My wife, daughter and her friend had the shrimp scampi. Portions were huge and the three could have shared one entree of Shrimp scampi..LOL. The shrimp scampi was very good, all 3 enjoyed their meal. Garlic toast was awesome. Our server Brendan was fantastic. Thank You . Sadly no room for desert.

    It's a sample beer!!
    Melissa W.

    Went for Happy Hour, the older bald heavy set bartender definitely didn't know how to be happy. Before I sat down it was what can I get you...anyway.... 1/2 dozen wings mango habanero excellent flavor, just the right amount of crispy...me, next time something hotter!! Dozen shrimp , probably last year's, but large, good flavor served with butter, cocktail sauce and lemon. Most were hard to peel which is why I say last year's catch, plus season isn't open yet. I really thought the bar was going to be loud and packed, busy, but the level of the music was perfect to have a conversation. Prices on the menu weren't bad, parking lot was filling up as I was leaving. Oh live music too!

    Pie S.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Really weird and wonderful eclectic pirate-ish decor marks this Italian/seafood restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff are nice, the food is good, [[HIGHLIGHT]]then you get a pirate hat an eyepatch if you want... And who doesn't want a pirate hat and eyepatch???[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Get the captains platter!

    Ribeye Steak
    Michael C.

    DO NOT GO HERE. This place was the absolute worst. The food was disgusting. As you can tell by the photos, we didn't eat it. The steak was mostly chewy fat, and the rest was shoe leather. The chicken was tough, and the fish was inedible. The service was mediocre. Though nice, the server didn't bring out several ordered items. We didn't get our salads and we didn't get side dishes with our meals. Trust me, and save your money. Go somewhere else.

    Clearly not penne pasta and not a vodka cream sauce
    Michelle S.

    The service and food quality was the worst I had ever experienced. Our server ghosted us and put in the wrong order. I got the shrimp & scallop alla vodka and here is what it said I would get " Shrimp & Scallops alla Vodka - Jumbo shrimp & scallops sautéed with garlic and Roma tomatoes in a vodka cream sauce with crimini mushrooms & penne pasta" i got 3 small shrimp, and 6 fake scallops with macaroni pasta and a sauce that was not far from kraft MAC packets.

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    so amazing here at OBX for a portion of our honeymoon amazing food, very fast, and amazing staff!

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    Seafood was great! Best I've had in the area by far. Service was awesome. Great price and large portion

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    food good, service horrible.. Justin forgot to put our soup in. The same happened with a couple next to us. Soup came after the entrée.

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