We had a Sunday lunch at BJ's Carolina Cafe while vacationing in the area. Only a few tables were…read moreoccupied when we arrived at 11:30, but the after-church crowd arrived shortly thereafter and by the time we left, there was a short line waiting for a table. The food was an OK. My pulled pork had a smoky taste but was definitely dry. In a state known for pork BBQ, this was average at best. The slaw, however, tasted very fresh and was not mayonnaisey ; I liked it. The hand-cut fries were OK, but would have been excellent if they had been hot. My dining companion's burger was cooked as requested and she thought it was very good. Service was OK, but definitely not overly attentive. Compared to prices down the road in Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head, the restaurant is a good value. Based on our experience, BJ's Carolina Cafe mainly caters to a local crowd. All in all, it's fine, especially if it's nearby or on your way to/from Outer Banks.

Perfect sit-down breakfast stop on the way home from OBX. Great food, friendly staff and speedy…read moreservice. We stop every year and it's consistently pleasant.

Great food and service! I went after a day at the park and the meal I got was so filling. I…read moredefinitely will be back

We fittingly tried Southland on our way back south to NC from VA. Except for the fried chicken, it…read morereally didn't highlight North Carolina's culinary talents very well. I tried the chopped, they called it minced, BBQ. It was very finely chopped, without any texture, and heavily seasoned with a vinegar-based sauce. It was definitely not the best Eastern NC 'Q I've eaten. At least the slaw seemed freshly made. I paid an up charge for sweet potato fries and was rewarded with a heaping helping of undercooked frozen sweet potato fries that were closer to tasteless than tasty. The hush puppies were just balls of bready blandness - yuck. My dining companion tried the fried chicken and pulled pork combo. She thought the fried chicken was good and based on the number of other Customers ordering it, this is Southland's main draw. The pulled pork was stringy strands of pork seasoned like the chopped 'Q; she tried a couple of bites and gave up. Our server was not attentive and seemed like she didn't really care too much. The tasty fried chicken knocked Southland out of the running for a 1-star review, but all-in-all our meal just wasn't very good and really doesn't paint NC BBQ in a positive light.

OMG! Their sandwiches are incredible! I've had the French dip, the Reuben, and their Lobster Roll…read more Nice folks, fast service, and even better if you call ahead. They are popular, and are only open until 4pm, so sometimes you may see people waiting. Heck! Everything is prepared to order, so a little time waiting when crowded is no biggie.

The fries were good. I ordered a patty melt to go. Every patty melt I've ever had was grilled or on…read moretoasted bread and had cheese without needing to ask for it to be grilled or toasted with cheese. When I got to where I was going and opened this up, it was on plain Texas toast - not grilled or toasted and no cheese. The person at the front didn't ask any questions about how I wanted it. I just assumed it would be a standard patty melt. I ate the onions and some of the beef and shared the rest with my dogs. Money down the drain.

Great sandwiches!!! Cute place just off the highway, cozy…read moreand cute so get here!!! Easy in and out too

Pass the Salt is definitely a quaint and charming little restaurant. We sat outside on the patio at…read morea high-top table, although the stools were pretty uncomfortable. I ordered the Baja Burrito, and my fiancé got the Blackened Bleu Bacon Burger. Unfortunately, we both felt our meals were lacking in flavor. My burrito wasn't bad, but it definitely needed more salt (ironic for a place called Pass the Salt!) and some kind of sauce. It just felt a little bland and like it was missing something. The chips and salsa were tasty, although I wish we had been given more salsa. The burger was also underwhelming. The fries were good, but nothing particularly special. The service was friendly, which we appreciated. However, we felt the prices were too high for the quality of the food. The atmosphere is charming, but overall, we left feeling like the meal wasn't worth the price.

Food was tasty and came quickly. Staff was super friendly. Most importantly (for me), when my…read morepicky child declared he didn't want anything on the kids menu and would only eat grilled cheese, they were like, "Yeah, we can do that." From an exasperated parent, thank you! You rock!

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.

A great place for authentic home cooked foods. I enjoyed a breakfast of eggs, corned beef hash and…read morerye toast. I asked to be served in the outdoor dining area as I was traveling with my dog. Enjoyed a nice morning meal on the patio and was given courteous, prompt service and good food.

I only have pictures of our leftover hush puppies, but I KNOW I will be back to order more in the…read morefuture. We were driving by and my daughter said she was hungry so I pulled in and placed a to go order. We had a dog with us in the car and she said we should sit at the picnic tables and let her run around on the side. So we did. The restaurant is so cute, quaint and inviting. And the workers were so nice. We ended up getting hush puppies, dried okra, and two crab cake sandwiches. I was so impressed with how fresh and delicious the crab cakes were. Soooo good. WILL BE BACK!

We wanted to try a "new to us" restaurant for breakfast and I saw this place on a local Facebook…read moregroup. The place is small but spacious, we were greeted friendly and quickly and the place was super clean. We ordered biscuits and gravy and the spicy chicken pimento cheese sweet potato biscuit and wow. So delicious. 5/5. Will be back Sanitation rating is 94

First time here today, and wow, we've been missing out by not coming sooner! Everything was…read moredelicious, and I highly recommend the El Gato Burger. The restaurant was spotless, and the tablecloths added a nice touch that made the atmosphere feel warm and inviting. They also have a private dining area, which would be perfect for birthdays or other special occasions. Safe to say, this is our new go-to spot!

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.

The service was amazing, everyone is super fun and friendly. Wait time wasn't bad at all for the…read morenumber of people in the restaurant. 1000/10. Super clean dining area, food was also on point!