The ribeye (Ocean Impaired) was a five-star but the Crab Cake was a three-star, especially since mine came with a fly in my potato hash. (Always thought flies making it into food was a myth until now.) My wife ordered the ribeye and if I could go back in time that's what I'd have ordered too! The waitress was pleasant to talk to and did a great job answering our questions about the meal. We were also told that NC grill and bar is known for their Chef's board; however, we didn't see any tables that had ordered the board. read more

NC Coast Grill & Bar - Crab Cake Bubble & Squeak - New American Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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Yummy stop for lunch in Duck on the way to Corolla! Perfect portions, simple, healthy & satisfying We both had the PESCADO STREET TACOS Cilantro-stung and char-grilled fish of the day, house slaw, guacamole, queso fresca, pico de gallo on griddled white corn tortillas (GF) read more

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Love the ambiance of this place. The wait can be long at times,food is not as great as it used to be

I am not one to generally leave reviews, but I will make an exception for an exceptional place. My brother and I were looking for a place to eat anywhere between currituck and kill devil hills coming back from the northern part of the outer banks. Even at 6:30 on a Friday, they were able to take us as a walk-in with no wait. Points already. After ordering the cauliflower, which has an unbelievable korean honey sauce I could have eaten as every course, my brother noticed a sign on the board to ask about the chefs sampler. They provide a reduced portion of a majority of the menu on a board for two. Of the 8 items on the board, I would rate my least favorite as "good". The waitress was knowledge about the items and when I asked about the shrimp and grits sauce (a cajun cream sauce which elevated this to my favorite dish of all of them) with which she was less familiar, she made a point to ask the kitchen. After all of that, the sampler also came with an order of the beignets, which were equally as excellent as anything on the sampler platter. As for logistics, theres an ample amount of both indoor and outdoor seating, which directly overlooks the sound. Parking in their own lot is scarce but there are plenty of lots just a short walk away. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. A wonderful outlier in a sea of touristy seafood joints that all run together. read more

NC Coast Grill & Bar - Sampler for 2 & Old fashioned - New American Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

We were struggling to find some place open (early March) and staff at a bar in Duck suggested NC Coast. We are grateful as we got great meals and the staff was wonderful. We ordered seafood chowder, beet salad with fish, and a seafood pasta dish. Will definitely return. read more

Love this little restaurant...very cute and always has great service and food. They tried to scoot us out for an event they were having but our waitress was still accommodating. Always visit every year. read more

My mom and I stopped here for lunch after a day of shopping. It was a cute restaurant with a pretty cool menu so we were into it. We were seated right away and our waitress was friendly and attentive. She asked us if we had any questions about the menu and went over the specials with us. I'm not much of a seafood person so I went with the chicken tikka masala wrap. The wrap itself was really good and the cheese inside was to die for. I'm just not a big fan of curry, so the chicken itself I tried to cover in the green sauce that was served on the side with it. The green sauce also was very good. My mom ordered the strawberry salad and added chicken to it. She kept saying how good and fresh everything was. She was even a fan of the pork pieces that she was a little apprehensive about trying. I would have loved to sit outside to enjoy the beautiful view of the sound that's offered, but we happily sat inside with the air conditioning. Maybe during our next visit we'll venture outside. We enjoyed our lunch here and will definitely be back. read more

NC Coast Grill & Bar - Chicken Tikka Masala Wrap - New American Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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Only stopped here for appetizers and drinks. Long wait to get a table. I suggest going in early if you don't want to wait. We arrived around 6 PM on a weekend. Cocktails...delicious! A must try. Oysters were great. The view on the deck is beautiful. There's plenty of shops to spend some time in while waiting. Will be back next time in the area! read more

NC Coast Grill & Bar - Oysters with pimento cheese, jalapeño & pork belly. So good! - New American Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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Tasty food options!! Always taken care of by attentive staff!! Excellent ambiance!! Try the chefs board for a real treat!!

I feel like this place has potential to be truly amazing. The location is great and you can get an awesome sunset view here. We got the pork shank app which was tasty and tender. The slaw was fresh with a nice crunch. But our entrees were lack luster. I got the seafood trinity. My pasta wasn't flavorful at all. The scallops were divine. The shrimp in it was good too. But the lobster wasn't hot at all which was a huge bummer. The ricotta cheese was a nice touch. My boyfriend got the shrimp and grits. The sauce and shrimp were delicious but the grits were just ok. It wasn't worth the price. Also, the service was extremely slow. Our server was in the weeds but he didn't seem to be getting help. I would give this place another try. They were definitely extremely busy so maybe they weren't giving the dishes the love they usually do. read more

First let me say I have been here 5 times before and it was very good. Its expensive however so it should be. I almost always order the seafood trinity. Its usually creamy, lots of seafood, and great proportions. I went with 7 people. It was not packed. We ordered chicken fingers 2 orders. One order had one chicken finger that was mostly raw. $14 for chicken fingers and fries. No exaggeration. For a kid. 3 people ordered the trinity. There was zero sauce. It was dry. There was a shocking lack of seafood and to make up for it they PILED on sundried tomatoes. $44 for each trinity. Usually its worth it - this was not worth $25. I wont be coming back for a while. Oh and they charge mandatory 20% tip for 6 or more and 3% for credit cards on TOP of the high prices. Yea. It was massively disappointing and actually due to raw chicken - dangerous. I hope it gets back to where it was very soon. But im avoiding for a year. It was that bad. read more

My family was out and about in Duck, looking for some lunch. After some light research we landed on this place. Upon entering we checked out the layout and they had both a lively indoor and outdoor seating section. The outdoor section was right on the water, and that is where we sat. For apps we had the poutine fries and the Go-Gho Cauliflower. Myself, my wife, and my kids aged 15 and 11 shared them. The fries were just delicious and the cauliflower was drizzled in a sauce that was to die for. We finished it all. For a main course one of my kids had the fish and chips hole the other had Mac and cheese with a side of the grilled Mahi. Neither plate stood a chance as they gobbled it down. The mahi mahi was especially yummy. My wife had the fish tacos and she raves about them and I had the Korean steak wrap--yum. Lots of interesting dishes on this menu and some very playful drinks. Add the ambiance of sitting Oceanside and you have a recipe for a relaxing, yummy experience. Go. Here.Now read more

Great outdoor seating. Was so happy to finally eat raw oysters in NC (don't know why but it was sorta hard to find raw oysters in the area?). Service was great. Minus one star because hubs ordered gumbo that was mainly bland liquid and not much of anything else? But the other food we we ordered was good. read more

NC Coast Grill & Bar - Yummm - New American Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

This has become our go to spot when visiting Duck. We had a great seat for the the sunset (a great one no less). And we were lucky enough to have Jacqueline the bartender as our server. We started with the tuna patron appetizer...sushi grade tuna seared with a great sauce over a avocado/guac base. We then split the seafood trilogy pasta dish. Shrimp, scallops and lobster served over a plate of pasta with a creamy parmesan sauce. Great flavors, all cooked perfectly. Sit at the bar and ask for Jacqueline...she is the best. And as an aside, the gumbo is always great! read more

We stopped by last night on a very busy and very hot evening. The wait was 1 hour and 45 minutes to be seated. It was too hot to enjoy a walk on the boardwalk, so we shopped a few of the nearby stores to keep cool. Once seated the temperature inside was still uncomfortably warm. Our waitress did come and take our appetizer order right away, commenting that we all looked quite hungry. Our appetizer arrived timely, but it took quite awhile longer for her to return to take our entree order. After our order was placed, she came back after about 30 minutes later to let us knew that too many chefs boards orders were delaying our entrees, so it might be another 20 minutes to get our food. Twice she encouraged us to place another appetizer order for crab dip, but stopped short of being apologetic for the long wait or offering any type of compensation for the delays. When we finally received our food and had trouble with the salt grinder, she handed it straight back, said "put your back into it", and turned her back and walked away. In addition to being overly warm inside, the noise level was quite boisterous, the chefs salad was quite plain for the menu price, the light over our table went out briefly and one person in our party had the scallops and didn't feel well for the rest of the evening. Overall it was just a disappointing experience for us on this particular evening that wouldn't inspire us to return. read more

Great view, great food, price is worth it, and good service. For the price of it every thing tasted great. The sauce was very flavorful and it was a filling dish. read more

NC Coast Grill & Bar - shrimp n grits - New American Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Went here memorial day weekend with my boyfriend and had the best meal we have had in a LONG TIME, and we are big foodies. The atmosphere was amazing, beautiful waterfront dining with tasty drinks and delicious food. Highly recommend the chefs specialty board, we got 4 apps, 4 entrées, and (incredibly delicious) beignets for $110 for two people. We were put on a wait list and told the wait was 1 hr 40 mins but they were able to get us seated in less than 10 mins. Service was fast and staff was super friendly. We will definitely be returning. read more

NC Coast Grill & Bar - Mango spritzer and lavender drinks - New American Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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Must visit! Our best meal while on vacation. The duck was phenomenal! Also a great place to watch the sunset after dinner. read more

NC Coast Grill & Bar - New American Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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Our meal at NC Coast Grill & Bar was a highlight of our first trip to the OBX. The food was amazing, friendly staff, live music, and stunning sunset views. The board of the best of the menu is a great way to taste a little bit of everything and reasonably priced for the amount of food you get. Definitely make a stop here if you're in Duck! read more

NC Coast Grill & Bar - Best of the menu board - New American Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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Our family had dinner here on vacation and were all very satisfied. Food was delicious service was excellent.

Sunset dinner was breathtaking! Delicious seafood and the best drinks! Great service! Can't wait to go back!

Great waterfront restaurant on Duck. We arrived later in the evening, probably the last table seated, but still received excellent service and delicious food. Our server Claire was very knowledgeable about the unique menu and extremely personable. She alone made the dining experience great. The crab dip was gone in seconds and my son throughly enjoyed the huge portion of Mac & Cheese. We ordered the chefs board, which included different entrees and appetizers from the menu and was a great way to try many different things on the menu read more

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Yum! The chef did a wonderful job with the seasonings. We started with the summer salad. We had a couple of drinks from the bar that were good. They had some fun choices on the menu from the bar and had a great selection. Then, our dinners. We had the Salmon and the beef. Both dinners were fabulous. Our only minor complaint would be that the Brussel sprouts were slightly undercooked for our liking but that didn't take away from their flavor. The restaurant filled up as we ate, and it got loud but the service was great. read more

NC Coast Grill & Bar - New American Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

I'm not sure what just happened but that was one of the best meals I've had in a very long time. I am a avid blue point fan because of the great food, daily chefs special and their chef run kitchen. But. They had no room so tried this location with a reservation. I left thinking that this will no longer be my second choice. I came with a table of 5. Drinks were on point. Apps were delicious. Had the baked oysters, tuna patron was out of this world, and finally the Mexican poultine. We ordered the chefs specialty board for 3. Let me say that the food was plenty: rib eye over oven roasted potatoes. Crab cakes. Something like general tso cauliflower, pork shanks glazed in something amazing, Brussels sprouts, potato risotto and a grilled salmon perfectly cooked. Everything was perfect. Was perfect. I clapped I was so happy at the appearance and the taste was so so good. So so good. So so so good. Did you catch that. So so so good. Desert was pretty awesome too. Banana and carrot cake mason jar desserts and southern Beignets (not to be confused with real ones. But for fried biscuit dough was delicious. The mason jars were full of real carrots and other things. I can taste the freshness. Our server Alex was attentive, kind, and sold very well. I was impressed with his ability to share a food story that made me want to sink into every bite. If he hadn't suggested the chefs board. I would have been left wanting my original first choice. He paid attention to me the entire evening. I suppose the point is this. The food was cooked expertly and was fresh with lots of great flavor. The food was vibrant and attractive in taste, flavor, concept. I was surprised at this but will make it back again and again. Don't forget your reservation. Happy eating! read more

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The water was disgusting and crab dip was alright. Really nice interior, but the food and water did not make it any better. It was super slammed when we went since it was peak summer times so the service was pretty good considering this. read more

Southern hospitality at its best. Great ambience and amazing food. Party of 22 in our group, just having a laid back, sort of dressy lunch with the family. The crew here added another beautiful memory during our vacation in OBX. read more

The owner has reached out to me regarding my comments. She has stated that NC Coastal Grill is not racist. I shared my experience while visiting NC Coastal Grill I am African American. My daughter and I decided to visit this restaurant. Although the young man that served us was polite and the food was great...we felt very unwelcomed and it was if they were not use to having African Americans support their business. I would advise, if you are of color, to read every review before visiting this restaurant. The photo below is the server whose section we were sitting in, however, she appeared to have been avoiding our table and choosing not to make eye contact with us. read more

NC Coast Grill & Bar - This is the particular server who refused to serve us - New American Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Went the other day for drinks/apps around 4:30 pm, and had an okay experience. Because we're a bit more COVID conscious, we wanted outdoor dining, and were sat immediately in their outdoor tent with no wait!! There were babies on all sides of us (adorable, and totally makes sense for the time of day), but all were blasting baby music from iPads at full volume and clapping/singing along to wheels on the bus. The rating is not based on this, but definitely took down the experience given the high price (~14/drink). I am guessing they sit the babies outside when possible, so just a tip for those deciding on inside/outside :) Once seated, it about 10-15 minutes to place an order for drinks because they were out of drink menus- and also because of the time to get a server back with those menus. We ordered one round, and sent back the margarita because it tasted like pure syrup- wine was totally good! Apps were super delicious, and one of the only vegan options we found for one of the group!! Would gladly eat the crab dip and the cauliflower so so many times again (seriously- even our pickiest eater who hates cauliflower said it was delicious!) However, the plates that came out were all dirty/covered in food crumbs, and the food runner looked grumpy when we asked him to bring us new plates- dropped only one back on the table and left without an apology or comment- so we ate off the main plates instead. Our water cups were also dirty (likely from wind/dirt being knocked from the top of the tent) and despite asking for replacement, never got new waters. Overall- yummy food, wine was pretty good, but for the premium price, the ambience of the outdoor dining and service aren't super worth it. If you're looking for great experiences, it may be better inside! read more

We really enjoyed our meal at NC Coast Grill. The food was delicious. I highly recommend the NC Coast Oysters appetizers. I could've had two or three orders for my entree and been happy. Next, my wife and I had the Underboard that took us a little time to finish. The steamed shrimp, clams, oysters, and crab was delicious. The kids stole our beignet dessert so I didn't get a pick. Apparently they were quite good, too. Our picky kids enjoyed their meal, too. Definitely would come back for another meal. read more

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The menu looks modern and tasty with a number of big city trendy favorites--however many were moderately executed with strange, uncommon changes to foundational ingredients. Sad. Do what you do best! The best, surprise item on the menu was a nuanced chocolate beignet. They were delicious. read more

My first trip to NC Coast Bar & Grill and I thought even if the meal didn't pass, the view was worth the drive!! What a great lunch! The Mexican Poutine was an unusual, an unexpected delicious meal but as the menu stated "shareable". Be warned...more than a generous plate! My server Casey M was such a gem. She was helpful with my beverage selection, attentive to my needs and eager to make my visit great. Please know restaurant staff work really really hard to make a living. They take alot of stupid stuff from the public everyday but you'd never know it from Casey M and the folks from NC Coast Bar & Grill. Thank you!!! I'll be back and bring my friends and family. read more

NC Coast Grill & Bar - Mexican Poutine and an ice cold IPA - New American Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Tried NC Coast for first time last night. Surprised we were able to get a table outside as walk ups. Usually a bad sign. The food was fantastic. The rib eye was incredible and the steamed seafood all done perfectly. Highly recommend. Actually booked another reservation for tonight, can't wait. read more

Amazing food, crab cakes were to die for, the drinks were flowing and delicious. Our waitress, Courtney, was absolutely amazing and knowledgeable of the menu and the ingredients. We came from Texas craving delicious seafood and a comforting, relaxing atmosphere and that is exactly what received. The only downside was the brunette bartender/waitress who yelled at our waitress at the end of the night over the beignets we received. Very unprofessional and embarrassing for her and us. However the food, and the quality of service from our waitress definitely made this a 5 star review! Highly recommend, just ask for Courtney!!! read more

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Had dinner here last night with friends, the meal was excellent, great view of the water, our waiter was very attentive and knowledgeable about the food. Will definitely go back! read more

I am over-the-moon with our dining experience. From the quintessential Outer Banks decor (updated, refined, beach casual) to the innovative and delicious food, NC Coast has put together the whole package. I do not know the owners or anyone affiliated with the restaurant, so this review has no bias. A lot of attention went into the decor. The ceiling fans are a point of interest, as is the wall by the bar. The weathered, blue- tone wood paneling is beautiful and the cleat hooks, placed for hanging purses at the bar provides interest to a normally utilitarian hook. I love the forged cutlery with a linen napkin, a very upscale touch. On to the food. We went with the chef's tasting board; each offering was amazing. Among them: GoGho fried cauliflower, oysters with pimento cheese and pork belly (OMG), Tuna Patron, and Bao Buns (a bucket list item) with crab cakes. Beignets were also included, and they were mouth -wateringly delicious; decadent when slathered with the blueberry cheesecake that was presented with them. Our server was top-notch. Forgive me, I don't remember his name but he is from Kansas, and the restaurant scored, big-time, having him on staff! We look forward to our next meal, there are many other things we want to try. Living here for 20 years, we are truely blessed with all the wonderful restaurant options, and this is my new favorite! Well Done NC Coast! OUTSTANDING! read more

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The crab dip was delicious! We really enjoyed the oysters and salmon as well. Beautiful sunset and excellent cocktails. read more

NC Coast Grill & Bar - Now that's a view! - New American Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

The atmosphere of NC Coast Bar & Grill is pleasant and relaxed, with a great view of the sound and sunsets. The staff are friendly, welcoming, and attentive, making for an enjoyable dining experience from start to finish. read more

Refused to seat us outside with our dog even though no one was waiting for tables. Table was "too big" for two. Walked a little further down the boardwalk and found a more accommodating place that seated us at a table for six. Won't eat at NC coast today or in the future! read more

Ok .... the chefs board is a must have. Double check your drink order... great food all around.. a must stop on Duck...

We stopped for lunch our first day here. Food came out quick and everything was good. Staff was friendly.