We visited Shipwrecks for lunch while on the OBX for my birthday week. Fried oysters, my favorite, were available (and delicious!). The restaurant was running a bit lean with staff but our server was attentive and helpful. There's a lot on the menu to choose from -- we had the crab dip appetizer as well as the fish bites. There's a bar and lots of TVs. There's also a small area in the restaurant with a great t-shirt selection, stickers, and beanies. We have a list of OBX favorites we always come back to, and this one will go on the list. read more

The hostess told us 15 minutes for "first available" and we weren't seated for almost 45 minutes. The restaurant wasn't overly busy either. We waited outside and were told they would call us and never did. We only got seated once my husband went inside to check on the status. So we are pretty sure they forgot about us. I ordered the Steamin Beaman and got a cluster of crab and some steamed shrimp. The shrimp barely peeled off and they didn't devein the shrimp. That's the least you can do! The shrimp tasted like it had been frozen or something previously. Unfortunately, I would never go back to eat here. The key lime pie was the only edible item we tried and it was just mediocre. read more

We went again for the second time this year and for exactly the same meal. I wanted to see if the improvement in the previously horrible coleslaw had stuck. Shipwreck's serves excellent shrimp that are large, fresh, plump, lightly battered, fried perfectly and salted just right. We again shared the order of calamari that is billed as an appetizer, but we split both plates, so it was part of our meal, and it all was plenty of food. They do a very good job on the fried food that we had and there is much more that tempted me. I don't think that the slaw was quite as good as what we had the previous time, but still a bug improvement over what it was a couple of years ago. Again, I don't know if this was a conscious change or if they are just very inconsistent. I'm pretty sure we will remain customers and I am increasing the rating because they do serve excellent seafood. The slaw cannot be the driver for the rating. read more

Shipwrecks Taphouse & Grill - Excellent flounder lunch. - American Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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Awesome time here, ate lunch one day, then ate dinner the next night, took our bulldog. Had Christa, and awesome. Definitely the place for lunch and dinner. read more

Excellent food meets excellent service! My wife and I stopped in here on our second night in the Outer Banks. We started with the Kitty Hawk Kalamari. It was a generous helping, light, and not drenched in oil like I've seen at some places. For the entree, I ordered the Seafood Pasta, and my wife ordered the fried Mahi and chips from the daily specials menu. Our server heard that it was my birthday, so she topped off our meal with the key lime pie. She even put a birthday candle in it and sang to me! The owner stopped by and spent a few minutes with us. Overall, a wonderful birthday dinner! read more

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Excellent fresh prepared food! Very friendly service! Strongly recommend and will come back! read more

Shipwrecks Taphouse & Grill - Admirals platter, and chowder soup - American Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Shout out to Kellye at Shipwreck's for turning a negative review into a positive. (But with room for improvement). After being seated, we waited over 10 minutes with no sign of service in sight. Tables around us were taken care of, but not ours. I went to the hostess station to speak to Kellye, and she made it right. Took our orders, checked on our drink status, delivered our food. My Husband said his broiled scallops were wonderful, my steak unfortunately not so much.Beers were cold, the draft selection extensive. It was a busy night, and we will give them another try. read more

Grabbed a lunch. Food was excellent and wait staff is friendly. It was very crowded that day, so the wait for everything was long. We were just sitting and chatting, but I couldn't wait an hour and a half for a sandwich and fries on a work day. Drinks were quick and bartender was moving nonstop. Would definitely go again. read more

So a little bit of a mixed bag on our end. Shrimp and corn chowder was very nice. Thick and sweet with good flavor. Hush puppies some people liked them and some thought they were over cooked. Crab Rangoon were small and a bit dry. Not a favorite. The. Scallops were good. Cooked well and seasoned just right. The coleslaw was not good. The bang bang tacos were pretty good The cheesy Mac was good nice portion. Maybe too much bacon The broiled seafood plate. The shrimp and scallops were good. Cooked nice. The flounder however, I thought was not that good. It was bland and a bit mushy. The bacon jam burger was a fail in our mind. It was a greasy mess. It was nice night to sit outside and the live music was a nice bonus. read more

My wife had a blackened crab cake sandwich that she said was good. I had a double cheeseburger that was also pretty good. The staff were very inviting and friendly. Loved the location and layout. read more

The service was wonderful! The food was delicious! The atmosphere was welcoming! We will definitely go back again!

Best part - pet friendly patio with full table service. Including pet menu and dog water bowls. Pretzels are great. Soft and tastey dough. Smoked Gouda was a little too strong for me. I might try house queso next time. Fish and chips were decent. Flavorful batter. Crinkle cut fries. Flounder was pretty slim but long. (Maybe flounder is like that?) Good vibes on a busy but not crazy Saturday night in shoulder season. read more

Did not have a great experience once we were at the table .Our server never offered any plates or napkins . So we had to eat our appetizers from the mail plate and had to get up, walk up to ask for napkins . Our server had an attitude when we asked for a substitute ( the menu said we could substitute the sides ).The server also kept leaving the wine and the dishes at the end of the table , than actually serving . we felt like we are at their mercy !!! Did not say anything for we were visitors , different color, and it was already 8pm . Did not feel like going into another restaurant . read more

First visit and I'll be back!! Great atmosphere...Great service....Great steamed shrimp and Great selection of drinks!!! Definitely "2 thumbs up"!! read more

I wanted to thank my friend for having me as her guest for the week and we both love oysters, so we googled oyster bars in the area and Shipwrecks had good reviews. Sadly, our experience was not so good. The sapphire martini I had was absolutely fantastic, perfectly shaken with just the right amount of vermouth but the dozen steamed oysters we ordered were literally horrible. We had specified, "lightly steamed" and although they came out quickly, they were not even warm, nor were they cold....They were also super small, dried up like raisins, and there was literally NO briny liquid in the shells with the oysters. I suspect that they had been sitting in the steamer for hours when we ordered them. However, we were both starving so we ate them anyway; no surprise, but they weren't good. Then, based on the reviews we had read, we decided to try the fried oysters...what a difference! Fried, they were plump and delicious. They also came out quickly, but they were obviously made fresh. The battered coating was crispy and light and the oysters were served with a deliciously spiced version of tartar sauce. We were happy enough with the whole experience (staff was friendly and attentive) until we got the bill...$23 for a dozen (12) steamed oysters? Obviosly, steamed oysters are not their forte, so that seems excessive, given that other places nearby charge less money and give you more (and much better) oysters for less money. Disappointing. Didn't try any other food so all I can say is stick with the fried oysters! read more

The food was good, I had the seafood pasta and the sauce was great! My boyfriend got the admirals platter and they mixed up his request for how he wanted it cooked, but were quick to fix it. It's slightly pricey for what it is, but overall we had a nice time. I'm sure in the tourist season it's nice sitting outside but we were inside this time. Our waitress was very nice and helpful even though it was a busy night. read more

Shipwrecks Taphouse & Grill - Seafood Pasta - American Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Not only was the food gross but the what I'm guessing was a manager on duty or maybe the owner..but they smelled and acted like they were in the back downing beers. The soft drinks tasted super off and the steak was horrible!! Ordered med rare and it came WELL DONE!! Second steak came and it just wasn't seasoned AT ALL. Super duper disappointed with the food, the only good thing was the crab dip. Definitely don't recommend! read more

Went here for dinner on Super Bowl Sunday. We ordered the broiled jumbo shrimp w sweet potato fries and onion rings. The (12) shrimp was good. Unfortunately the sweet potato fries were doused with a salty spice mix that does not pair well with it. Over all I thought the fried sides were too greasy. Food was just OK. Ambiance was loud and lively. Service was very good. read more

Has the worst wings in history tasted like pickles I didn't get my fries they don't salt anything no seasoning it's just said it's windy

Our first stop on our way to the hotel in Nags Head. The reviews and packed parking lot convinced us to stop. The food was fresh and delicious. Service was great. Too bad our server was reprimanded for talking to us. We were a large group and tried the flounder, shrimp, crab to name a few. All were fantastic. Can't go wrong eating here. read more

Shipwrecks Taphouse & Grill - the sign - American Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Ordered fish and chips take out for my son. $20 for 3 small pieces of fried fish and 2 pounds of soggy fries. VERY disappointing.

Stopped in for dinner on our last night in town. We were greeted and immediately seated. Staff was very attentive and friendly. Food was excellent too! read more

I cannot say I recommend this bar and grille. Fries undercooked, food underwhelming, even the drink disappointed. Hamburger overdone. Lots of people there but just did not work for us. read more

it's a cool beach bar vibe. there was a women doing live music (one man band). all the good we got was amazing! initially upon arrival, we we're told 40 minutes so we decided to order from the bar && by time we received our drinks the table was ready. our server (beauftragung asi type this) was great!! he was polite && on top of us despite being busy! i think his name was rok?! (apologies server! see you all again! read more

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Loved our food ! We got the Bacon Jam burger and the Chili Lime Shrimp Burger both were served fast and hot... we did get the crab dip appetizer but the Red,White and Blue Tortilla chips should have been warmed because they were stale but that Dip was on point we ate it too fast to get a picture read more

Shipwrecks Taphouse & Grill - Chili Lime Shrimp Burger - American Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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Visiting from Wisconsin, loved this place! Good music and atmosphere, our waitress, Shannon was so spunky and fun! Having lunch during the eclipse, I asked her if we missed it and she dragged me outside with her boss and friends to check it out with glasses! The food was so good, all three of us finished our plates! read more

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After a day of golfing we were looking for a nice sandwich. Disappointed that they only had a few sandwich options and all are seafood based. I opted for the Mahi fish and chips which was just a fried piece of mahi and average at best. Fries were good, coleslaw had a weird lemony taste. Service was good and it looked like a nice place to get a beer but maybe eat somewhere else. read more

Today we decided to drive 2 hrs to eat at Shipwreck -because our first time was SO AWESOME! This time our experience was even more FABULOUS!!! The staff is genuinely, delightfully,Wonderful! Inside, almost every inch was decorated for the holidays, so it was cool to feel Christmas And look at the Ocean!!!! we had Admirals Platter and Captn Johns Oysters... these lunch plates look like dinner plates! With each you get coleslaw & fries & hush puppies... all with amazing sauces. And don't leave without tasting their Onion Rings!!!! Can't wait to go back ! So worth all that driving! read more

This food is top notch! Super fresh and cooked to perfection! Delicious sides and drinks make this tap house a must when you are in the outer banks. Service with a smile and great vibe throughout! Also dog friendly with a menu for the fur kids!! Phenomenal!! We will definitely be back again this week for round two. read more

Shipwrecks Taphouse & Grill - Kitty Hawk "Kalamari" , Carolina Crab Cakes, fresh fried filet of flounder and Shipwrecked Rum Punch!! Delish!!! - American Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Good meal, great atmosphere, and great service. Our waitress, Skylar, was friendly and on the ball.

Food and service was awesome!!! The guys and I stop by the night before our fishing charter trip for some grub!! The drinks was on point. All the food was fresh and seasoned well! read more

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Wife and I spent our 21 Anniversary in Kitty Hawk and wanted a bite around 9pm. Shipwrecks was open, hooray! What was good: ambience and beer selection. Not so great- I got the pickles chicken sandwich and my wife got a burger. Both of us got really bad stomach issues later that night. So maybe skip the food and just order drinks . read more

We don't plan to return here.. it's a bummer because they have a good menu - there are lots of items for a variety of people, particularly with an emphasis on seafood. Some other pros are their draft selection, my mom loved their Long Island iced tea, and the fact that they have some outdoor seating. It appears to be dog friendly too. What we didn't like was firstly the service. Our waitress was friendly, but there were a lot of mistakes. She didn't return with an update on our drinks (one of which was super delayed and ended up being out of stock), messing up requests for sauces on the side, and also miscalculations on our final bill. I had to head inside to ask the bartender after 15 minutes of not receiving my drink. The food was also mediocre. I ordered the shrimp burger, which is usually such a good menu item, but theirs had some kind of overwhelming taco or chili seasoning. The fried oysters were heavily battered too. Overall, it was fine, but we wouldn't return due to both the food and the service. read more

The food was ok but the service was terrible. Very slow. Our server, Katie, was pretty out of it. Basically told us to go somewhere else for dessert. Actually had to go find her to pay our bill. And the spinach in the salad was not baby salad- full of stems and hard to eat. read more

I have never left a restaurant & sat in the parking lot to write a review until now. Ordered 3 of the lunch special appetizers. Took about 40 mins to get them. All of it was overcooked and dry. On top of that it was like it sat forever before coming to us because it was lukewarm warm at best. We were starving when we got there + long wait time so we choked it down anyway because our waitress never came to check on us. When she finally came to clear the table she asked how it was and we said really overcooked, dry and not good at all and she said she would tell the cook and then brought our check. Will NEVER go back, too much good food in the OBX to waste another dime here. read more

Friendly service, excellent food, and pet friendly patio with several TVs. Had Admiral plate with flounder, shrimp and scallops. Lightly fried. Great hush puppies. Had a bowl of chili that was the best I have ever eaten. Staff was very attentive and ensured that we were able to watch bowl game. Variety of adult beverages and cold draft beers. Have very good Bloody Mary. Live entertainment on Th and Friday nights. Will now be our go-to spot in Kill Devil Hills. Our best dining experience in the OBX. read more

ALLERGY ALERT!! We ordered takeout online and selected a gluten free bun. They claim to offer gluten free bun, charged $3.49 for a gluten free bun substitution, told by manager at pick-up that bun was gluten free, bun was wrapped separately (no other burger in our takeout order was, so this appeared to be a gluten free bun) -- an allergic reaction later we realized the bun was NOT gluten free. We called the restaurant and they told us they did not offer a gluten free bun. We then spoke to the manager who said he "thought" the bun was gluten free. This kind of thing can be VERY dangerous. Gluten allergy beware!! read more

Shipwrecks Taphouse & Grill - Actual charge was $3.49. - American Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

The picture is from last year in 2023. We ate there twice during our visit. We loved it. This year on the other hand might have done us in. Tuna sandwich was raw so that turned his stomach when he told them he wanted it well done. They asked if he wanted anything else. He said he wanted a burger. They brought out a burger and he kept smelling it saying it smelt funny. Ate a few bites and finally looked. It was raw too. Once you eat raw food after you like it well done, it just turns you away. Our waitress was excellent and so kind over the situation. My food was good and the drinks were excellent. read more

Shipwrecks Taphouse & Grill - Pulled pork hoagie with fries and slaw - American Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Came here for lunch. I ordered the Broken egg burger (Friday lunch special). It was good, two Patties, egg over easy, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Definitely full after eating this. The server was friendly and attentive. read more

Shipwrecks Taphouse & Grill - Broken egg burger (Friday lunch special) - American Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Plenty of warning as you enter -- signs saying "help wanted" and "please have patience." Service was harried, food delivery was slow, server not particularly friendly, tables had not been bussed, except when the manager could break a way and do one or two. Unfortunately, this situation is all too familiar in most restaurants these days. At least Shipwrecks was open for lunch, when so many others were not. Overall, food was average. Beer selection was mass standard - only one local beer on tap. Lots of TVs. Lots of noise. Good for large groups. Outdoor seating. read more

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