My family and friends have been enjoying Ocean Blvd. for almost two decades now. The food and wait staff are usually excellent, but the host staff over the last few years has grown arrogant and unfriendly. Something in which I'm embarrassed for them. Trying to book a special reservation for your family? It's a huge pain for them. And they will make it known when you call and when you arrive. It's all good if you can get past the gatekeepers, I guess. read more

Wonderful dining experience with outstanding food, reasonable prices and excellent service. Great environment with open kitchen you can see. Had TOP NOTCH shrimp and grits for $18 they were to die for. Wife got ny steak which was good but should have tried the flounder. Highly recommend read more

We were excited to get some lovely martinis while celebrating our anniversary. Instead, we were greeted by a very grumpy woman who was somewhat rude and seemed like she was annoyed we were there. We were seated against the stairs without a table and despite a few spots at the bar opening almost immediately after we sat down, they would not allow us to sit there. We ordered two grey good martinis, extra dirty and they were ok but far from good or properly dirty. I'd expect far better from a place calling itself a martini bar and charging more than nice restaurants in the area. The service was lacking and overall it was just a very weird and off putting experience. We won't be returning. I truly hope how we were treated had nothing to do with us being a biracial couple. read more

Definitely get a reservation before hand, every seat in the house was full and we were there in a Wednesday. The food and service was excellent! The pepper crusted tuna went great with the complimentary bread to start. The pan roasted duck was excellent! I added that it was my girlfriend's birthday on the reservation and the hostess brought us chocolate gateau with "happy birthday" written in the plate. We will definitely be coming back next time we're in OBX. read more

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Every single time we are in the area we stop at Ocean Boulevard and it NEVER disappoints! The service, the food, the ambiance - everything is outstanding. read more

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Food was very good,service was outstanding. One of the better restaurants on the outer banks.

We went twice during our 4 day trip to OBX! Food was delicious. Ingredients were fresh and well put together. I had a delicious cocktail (Sazerac) that I would recommend trying as well. The staff was very friendly and fun to chat with! read more

The staff was very friendly and willing to seat us when we showed up to our reservation early. They were happy to make recommendations since we had never been there before. The food came out relatively quickly and was delicious. My boyfriend loved the duck! The prices were pretty decent too for a nicer restaurant. Our server was also very nice! read more

Steller Food, service, and ambience found here. Love that they stay open during off season. Desserts are fantastic

Just went in for a drink Bar is always pleasant Wasn't hungry but the bar menu looked good read more

A first stop on the night of our 25th wedding anniversary, and our first time visiting, the Bistro was a hit! Tasty drinks and appetizers, friendly service from Dean, and cozy seats at the bar, even though the restaurant was full for reservations (and we could see why). read more

Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar - Bars Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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Great food. Variety of choices and a fabulous vegetarian menu. Staff was friendly and attentive.

Don't think I would go back, which is a shame cause the food was good. But the hostess and servers weren't super friendly (hostess seemed like she was sick of answering questions and talking to customers). The tables/seating were oddly casual and uncomfortable...it was like a wooden park bench...? The food was fairly upscale and tasted great, with the exception of the fried green tomatoes. I've never ordered "fried green tomatoes" and gotten what was literally just a fried (red, ripe) tomato. I would definitely expect better in NC. It's pretty pricey, just like most restaurants on the OBX. But not worth it for the weird atmosphere. read more

Visiting for the weekend and decided to dine here tonight. Aviator cocktail - boozy and flavorful Fried green tomatoes - Delicious! The blue cheese crumbles and Goddess dressing added a very nice flavor contrast. Gobbled it up Baked chicken and kale - lukewarm but really tender. Mac and cheese - wowsers! Very flavorful. I'm not sure if blue cheese and parmesan was included in the sauce but it definitely tasted like it. The portion was gigantic - much more than I had anticipated. The bar is beautiful, has a classic tavern feel. There was a wait just to sir at the bar, so I'd recommend arriving early or making reservations. read more

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Dined here this evening for Mother's Day. We arrived shortly after they opened and were greeted and seated right away by very friendly staff. We ordered an olive tray, soup, salad, appetizer, Walleye and NY strip, along with wine and a Bloody Mary. Our server Oksana was absolutely perfect in every way. Our items came out perfectly timed and in order. She was very pleasant and informative. The food was amazing. Great presentation and flavor. We will definitely return and we highly recommend you give it a try. We had a great view also from our table upstairs overlooking the ocean. read more

Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar - Great table - Bars Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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Great food and drink . Great service and atmosphere . Enjoyed the tuna special and oysters. Martini was delicious.

We came here our first night in the Outer Banks, and we are returning tomorrow, it is that good! Excellent service, fantastic bread to start, and all our dishes were absolutely amazing. Loved the scallops and swordfish special. The desserts are outstanding and homemade. Our waiter was fantastic- I wish I remembered his name because I would request him for tomorrow as well! This has to be the best restaurant in OBX! read more

There are so many great places to eat between Kitty Hawk and Nags Head and a little beyond, that it has taken us years to finally get around to trying Ocean Boulevard. Now I want to take guests. We went for Ms T's birthday with son AT and SD. This was a Sunday evening and we had a great meal. If you are looking for a little more upscale dining and an alternate to the always busy Kill Devil Grill and Colington Café, this is highly recommended. You will add it to your list. We had reservations, but being well off-season it was not crowded. I think on this night you could have walked in and a table, but I would not recommend it. Ocean Boulevard is not a large place. It is very nice and the service was excellent. They have a fairly decent wine menu but we passed after having already killed a couple of bottles in the afternoon. We started with an appetizer of nicely done chicken livers that we were able to share amongst the four of us. They were fried perfectly and not dried out. They were mild and not bitter like they can be. SD ordered a delicious plate of seared scallops AT and I both ordered that were served on vegetable risotto with mushrooms and broccoli. They looked beautiful and AT stole one from her and declared that he should have ordered them. I almost ordered the scallops, but instead went for the special Rockfish seared and served over homemade noodles with merguez sausage, asparagus and pan sauce. The birthday girl ordered the Chef's Fish Selection served over jasmine rice with some shrimp and a very good pan sauce. The fish of the day was grouper. All these dishes were excellent, well-conceived and well executed. You are going to spend a little more than in most places in the area, but sometimes you want to break out of fried seafood mode (although delicious) and have something that a chef prepares. As I said, I do look forward to bringing future guests that stay with us while we are here. read more

Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar - Rockfish over House Made Noodles - Bars Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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They are local, they take care of their guests, and we have never had a bad meal. Highly recommend :)

We've been coming to this spot for our dad/mom date night out on our vacations for 3 years now. It's hand downs the most delicious spot along with the vibes it creates in the evening. Everything from drinks, starters to main course is *chefs kiss* - this will Be a special spot for us to come back to annually. read more

Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar - The OB Sazerac - Bars Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

This, by far is the most superb dining experience around! Our darling server, Jeff went above and beyond! The gentleman who sat us was truly spectacular! Our food was absolutely delicious!! Jeff bestowed his recommendations that were excellent! We chatted with a few tables of locals who say they dine there often. No doubt! It's absolutely amazing! The atmosphere is chill and wonderful! The martinis? Oh man!!!! read more

Chefs table. Creative flavorful dishes with seafood, beef, lamb , vegs and salads, Order small plates while enjoying a unique cocktail or draft. Save room for desert and a glass of port. Knowledgeable Service with a smile. Food orders arrive on time. Outside music. Fried tomates, tuna , scallops, lamb, beef , salads,. All made in house ice cream! read more

This place is odd... I give the wine list alone four stars because it was pretty great. Overall the oddities of the service and meal brought it to 3. Starting with the check in, when the host struggled to understand my name wasn't spelled with an "A" it took a weird turn. This presumably upscale restaurant has you sitting in red park bench (see pic). Not only is it uncomfortable, but it doesn't match the martini bar theme that has piano music playing over the speaker. The menu was "fall" despite it being Summertime. The flavors resembled fall (think thyme, sage, root veg...) and it was an odd juxtaposition to the 85 degree weather outside. The kitchen was somewhat open and you could watch a guy cooking in a fedora. No ocean view, but good view of a sand dune and sky for a sunset. The duck was rather flavorless and came swimming in broth. Rogue carrots and celery made the dish somewhat savory. The duck was fatty, hard to cut with a knife, and flavorless. After eating some and moving some around my plate there was a hidden piece of bread under the kale that was actually the most flavorful part of the dish... but odd nonetheless. My husbands lamb had all the flavors of fall. The reduction was pretty good. Service was also strange... we ordered wine and they were out. Upon telling us he said he would have another bottle of wine to offer, but they were out of that too. No other wines were offered and we went back to the list. Luckily, third time was a charm and we found a good one at a nice price point. read more

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What an amazing experience and dinner. Cozy downstairs dining, upstairs there are views. I am assuming you have to reserve those special. We had the fried green tomatoes and the blue cheese was unusual but I loved the Flavor. I opted to just go the shrimp and grits vs an entree, they were some of the best I've ever had. The drinks also were amazing!! They did surprise me with alittle extra touch on our crème brûlée. Best food from start to finish! read more

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Great dinner, great service. Tikefish was excellent, perfectly seasoned. Had the macadamia nut tart with homemade caramel ice cream, unbelievable! This is a great option if you are in the area! read more

This is a gorgeous restaurant with some serious chef magic going on... To start, we sampled the peppered seared rare tuna appetizer that was a home run. Thinly sliced, perfectly seasoned, even the pickled cucumbers on the side were somehow beyond outstanding (literally just pickled veggies that were 5 stars). Next, the main star--the roasted semi boneless half chicken. I know, who goes to the beach and orders land bird? Well, by way of explanation, I saw a photo online and thought-that looks interesting and I'm gonna try something different-and now I feel very wise. This dish is mind-blowing. First, the chicken skin was perfectly crispy and the seasoning was so on point that I almost cried a little...that's before even realizing how moist and juicy it was, because it came out so piping hot I had to restrain myself. And that oyster/mushroom/bacon cream sauce...I felt like I was in Europe, the execution was simply magnifique. The (darker) interior ambiance, talented chefs and phenomenal martinis really set this place apart for couples and small dinner parties that want a true upscale dining experience. 10/10. read more

Service was top notch & food was excellent. I was seated immediately & my server greeted right away. He suggested I have the Chefs special over scallops. I had the choice of swordfish, tuna or black drum. I chose the Black drum which was so good. The prices are very reasonable. read more

Let's start with the good stuff: the food. The food was excellent and every bite was just delicious. I did find it odd that the fried green tomatoes were actually just regular red tomatoes but...they were still pretty good so I wouldn't say that was a miss. However, while they excel in food, that's where it drops off a bit. The actual atmosphere of the restaurant left something to be desired. It's nice that it's not beach themed, and it did feel a little more upscale with a bit of an industrial feel inside with the exposed bricks...maybe they're going for old world? I wasn't quite sure. I was sure that the wooden bench seats they had were not comfortable and the tables are a bit too close for my liking. And then there's the staff. Very noticeably, the hostess was not nice. I wouldn't say she was mean per se, but she was certainly not friendly. It seemed like she didn't want to be there, dealing with customers. Also, while our waiter was knowledgeable and attentive, he seemed kind of nervous and/or new. I just would've expected the staff to be a bit more polished and friendly for a nice restaurant. Overall, if you're looking for a nicer date night this spot is fine. Just manage your expectations. And get reservations early if it's tourist season! Like 2 weeks early. read more

Had an outstanding meal last nite at OBLV. The plate was simply delicious! ( tile fish chef prepared ) Brian the server also was very accommodating read more

As usual it was a great dining experience. Great food, atmosphere and staff. This is a regular place to dine when you are tired of loud or noisy restaurants. Here, you dine, you don't just eat read more

This place has some of the best food on the Outer Banks. The pricing is fair, and the service is always outstanding. So why the 3 stars? Imagine for one moment sitting in a seat that feels more of a tourtue device than a seat. Maybe what they use in North Korean prisons. If you're getting the idea that they're not comfortable then I'm painting the right picture. The benches they put you in are horrendous and the primary reason that we're not regulars. AND WE'RE YOUNG(ish)!.. but I said something the last time I was there and the older lady next to us leaned over and said "we have when they seat us here". The chairs aren't much better and I haven't ate at the bar so I can't speak to their stools, but I will say it has a nice ambiance and I would eat there if my S.O. wanted to. So in conclusion- Great food, great service, good ambiance (maybe a little too close to other tables/People), but it's an exercise in pain management the entire time you're sitting there, and to me comfort makes up a quarter of the whole enchilada. read more

Beautiful restaurant and great experience overall. The food was tasty and the flavors were complex and walking into the restaurant felt so cozy and perfect! We loved it! read more

It has been a few years since I've been to the Outer Banks so when I read about this place obviously I had to try it. When we walked in we had reservations (make sure you do that) the lady who greeted us was less than delightful but that's whatever. Our server was great! Everything from the drinks to the desserts were delicious. I'm pretty sure you can order anything and it will be good. We sat right in front of the kitchen so we got to watch the meals being prepared and let me tell you, these people are professionals. Everything is fresh and made to order. I don't even think there's a microwave in that place. Highly recommend!! read more

Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar - Chocolate martini - Bars Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

I'm a regular in the OBX, but have somehow missed this spot. First, this spot takes reservations which is rare but so helpful. Second, want a step up from the tourist spots or fried foods - this place really elevates dining experience. Oh and did I mention, martini bar?! The restaurant is situated in an old house, so we were seated upstairs in a smaller room. The room had three tables but just because of size was a bit loud. Also, they have a tv above one of the tables which really isn't needed. The room has a nice wine cellar and feels intimate and the tv detracts. We enjoyed their selection of martinis and wine. For dinner, I chose the roasted half chicken and loved it. It was so creamy and rich. Pro tip- there is more food on the wine menu. For dessert, I had an affogato (not on menu but I made my own). Overall wonderful experience. read more

Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar - Bars Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

What a great spot. This was a recommendation that I wasn't so sure about. I was pleasantly surprised. This place only will seat you with a reservation, which I didn't know when I came in. I walked in around 5:30-5:45pm looking to make a reservation for 4 an hour or so later (after we went to Tap That a few doors down). That seemed to be pretty shocking but Heather was able to accommodate us at the chefs counter. Little did we know that was the perfect spot for us. We came back at 7:15pm and got seated at the counter and it was an amazing experience. We got to see everyone working in the kitchen. Turns out that Heather, who was at the front when we came in, is actually the owner and she was running around leading everyone in the kitchen and it was just a really cool thing to witness. The counter was set up nicely with candles and nice cups and we got the menu, nightly specials, and more. We ordered bisque, Mac and cheese, and beef tips for appetizers and we all got drinks (cider, sour, and wines). For dinner, we ordered the chicken, NY strip, duck, and pork chop. Everyone was impressed with their meal. The only downside was that we were too full to order dessert! The bill wasn't too bad. Ended up being $50 or so a person before tip. We spoke with Heather at the end and she told us about the origin of the restaurant and how her husband is the executive chef. What a sweet place. Didn't know if was owned by a couple who was there in the weeds working hard all night and have been locals in OBX almost as long as I have been alive. So awesome! If you go here and don't get the best seat at the chefs counter, sit upstairs if possible. There are great views! read more

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Great freah fish, scalops were seared perfectly. But the absalute best part was our server Brian, he was so enthusiastic and his exsitment about the menu was infectus, he went over the entire menu and made great sugestions. His services was quick polite and was just a joy. read more

Sketchy service from year to year. Great award winning rosemary martini. Food and service are not reliably good. Disappointing.

My wife and I went yesterday. The food was excellent. The service was top notch . The ambiance is classy. We loved the entire experience and the macadamia dessert was amazing . read more

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Service good, table by window cold draft, food beautiful presentation but no flavor - bland - scallops were not good - overall disappointing

Occasionally I have a dining experience so wonderful that I am sure that I will remember it fondly for years to come. This meal was one of them. Fish prepared to perfection paired with creatively delicious takes on traditional sides. Excellent service from every person with whom I interacted. Beautiful view. Wonderful! read more