Ordered the take out here after coming from the ferry, wish we could have a chance to dine in, as it seems like the our take out food had smaller size than the dine-in version. We ordered kids burger, steam shrimp, two pastas (chicken and shrimp). Flavor is ok, however after the meal, wife and kids said they were still hungry, and complained about portion size. read more

Sonny's has great breakfast and seafood! Service is fast and friendly. We try to eat there every time we're in Hatteras.

Great bang for your buck!!!!! Nice staff. Got in and out A recommended restaurant. read more

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Great service and tasty food at a local spot is just what the doctor ordered. Crab cakes were tasty, but no remoulade (tartar sauce is delish tho). Captains Platters were a great deal and very appetizing. Crab legs were perfect and reasonably priced. If you're looking for good seafood at a good price Sonny's is the spot. read more

Good breakfast. Excellent hotcakes. Biscuits and gravy were very good. Corned beef hash was ok but not great. read more

Sonny's Waterfront Restaurant - Breakfast menu - Seafood Near Me - Hatteras, North Carolina

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Misleading name as it is not waterfront. Gives more of a run-down diner feel. We didn't even get seated. As a larger group, we volunteered to split into 2 smaller groups of 4 and 5. We were told the waitress "would rather not." As we were leaving, some random worker started yelling at us for having the door open. It's kind of hard to leave without opening the door... Anyways, we had an incredible dining experience across the road instead. read more

Food was amazing! Staff was super kind. I lost my voice and they brought me a lozenge. 10/10 would come back. Thank you! read more

The food was average. Had the crab imperial which was a bit dry as this is normally a creamy crab dish. Some in the group received cold overcooked food. The server was ok. The decor was minimal and I don't remember it. read more

The world's nicest people work here and breakfast is always good. Never miss a meal here when you visit!

We went to Sonny's for lunch. This restaurant had a fish camp feel which is what we were looking for that day. We ordered a fried shimp platter and the mahi mahi platter. The shrimp came with one side and I chose french fries. The food was excellent but I was looking for hush puppies that were not included with the platter. I was so full with the shrimp and fries I did not miss them after all. My husbands mahi mahi was great also. Service was attentive and friendly. We will plan to eat here during our next trip too. read more

Fresh food, friendly service! We ate here once last year and twice this year, so far. Mahi is excellent. Prime rib was tender. Crab imperial was amazing! Crab cakes had a lot of crab meat. Welcoming atmosphere and prices are reasonable. Would definitely recommend! read more

Good if you enjoy fried food. I asked and got my crab cakes broiled, which was better than my daughter's friend choice. This was decent for lunch but definitely not our first choice in OBX. The service was just "meh" as the servers acted like they were doing us a favor to take our food order. Pick another spot unless you're in the mood for fried, well, everything. read more

Our group was disappointed with the overall experience. Two had the scallops and loved them. But the ones that had fried shrimp and steamed crab were disappointed. The crab had an excellent flavor, but it was served with nut crackers instead of crab crackers. Owner said to use your hands, but didn't provide plastic gloves or wet wipes. So it was just an unpleasant experience and a lot was left behind in frustration. Shrimp wasn't anything special. We did hear the breakfast is really good, and we would give it a shot for that. Our server was really pleasant and got everything correct. When we visited there weren't towels in the women's room. Place seems a little run down and could use a good cleaning and update all around. I think if they worked on cleaning/updating/providing correct supplies for everything then they would do a lot better. Owner was very nice. read more

Excellent service and delicious food. Pleasant atmosphere. Wait staff and hostesses were kind and exceptionally efficient in seating and service. read more

A nice little restaurant. Service was good. Food was good but portions were a little small. Fried mahi was good, could be a little more fish. Shrimp burger was great. Definitely we'll be back. read more

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Service was great, staff was very friendly. The crabcake sandwich was homemade and well worth it. This place just feels like home.

My husband liked the Hatteras scramble but to me it was just an average breakfast place. I didn't enjoy the gravy. It taste like it come out of a can. Tea was good. Restaurant was clean. Service was great. read more

The most amazing food! We were here for 5 days and 4 nights and we ate here for 4 meals, 2 breakfast and 2 suppers. Everything we had was delicious and they welcomed us even when they were closing. Thank you for being our trusted safe spot! read more

Sonny's Waterfront Restaurant - Creamy Alfredo - Seafood Near Me - Hatteras, North Carolina

Got the seafood platter. The fish was really good and fresh. The oyster platter was very good as well. The service was fast and friendly. The place reminds of the old time seafood restaurants that are always great and now hard to find. Will definitely eat here again! read more

We almost didn't go here because of some of the negative Yelp reviews, but we are so glad we did! It was amazing and exactly what we were looking for. Simple menu, insanely fast service, and delicious food. Prices and servings were very reasonable, especially compared to some of the other restaurants in the area. The vibe was very casual and perfect for tired travelers with a toddler. It honestly checked every box for us. We loved it so much we changed dinner plans on our last night to go back. Definitely recommend Sonny's! For those curious, things we tried were: shrimp, clam strips, onion rings, clam chowder, fries, mashed potatoes, hush puppies, chocolate mousse dessert, and the raspberry donut cheesecake. All delicious! read more

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My husband and I have been vacationing in Avon every year for the past ten years. We like to try different places each trip but always end up at Sonny's for breakfast. Solid service and food. read more

Great food atmosphere and service. Loved the seafood platter. The view was just the icing on the cake

Good breakfast Great friendly service with smiles What a great group of employees read more

I love Sonny's. Great home cooking, fresh seafood and excellent prices. Don't miss this hometown favorite.

Seems like everything closes at 9pm on Hatteras Island, so does Sonny's. We arrived at 8:40pm (sorry), but they were still nice to us. Great hush puppies that came free with the meal. I had the stuffed flounder--stuffed full of crab imperial. It was pretty rich, but balanced with my sides being a side salad. GREAT salad, so much more than what you might expect. No iceberg here. My co-diner had grilled mahi-mahi southwest style and also enjoyed it. Restaurant was nicely decorated with a fishy theme, clean and being cleaned while we were there, and spacious. read more

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Hidden gem! Many restaurants are closed on Monday's but we found this place in our travels. This spot is a locals favorite and many customers were on a first name basis with the wait staff. Claim strips were delicious. My husband had the Captains Platter with garlic mashed. Everything but the crab cake was tasty. Hush puppies were tasty (outside a little too crunchy for me) but the flavor was great. I was a little worried after I read other reviews but we will definitely be back! read more

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Our experience at Sonny's was fairly average - it is a casual place to stop by for lunch that has a range of seafood choices. The service was good, we didn't wait too long for our food. There are lots of choices for fried seafood including fish and shrimp. Most entrees come with sides. We got french fries, which were tasty! For dessert, we ordered key lime pie which was quite sweet but still enjoyable and tart. One aspect which we were disappointed in is that the restaurant isn't really waterfront in the sense that the water is not visible from the inside of the restaurant. There are some nicer restaurants in the area that do actually offer water views. read more

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What a great, friendly diner this is! The food was delicious, large portions, friendly, efficient staff.

This place is not actual waterfront as one would think by the name. There is no view or outside seating. It was beyond freezing inside as well. The older woman server was very friendly the first time we went. The younger woman server was quite the opposite the second time. Food was okay, western omelette veggies were almost raw though. And the sign on the hostess stand was pretty obnoxious. "It is Customary to Tip Your Server Atleast 15%" Atleast is not one word, and also give me a break, it's trashy... As well as the Fox News blaring at the bar. read more

I love going to Sonny's. It is one of the highlights of going to Hatteras. It is great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. My 9 year old son asks if we're going there when we plan on visiting the Outer Banks. read more

Pretty casual place. The food was good. My wife had the Captain platter and she was very please with it. I had the fish of the day which was the Mahi Mahi blacked. It came with rice, black beans and a few tortilla chips and salsa. It wasn't over done and was good. They had a small selection of drinks available. read more

This was a great place to come for breakfast while we visited Frisco. Got the hotcakes, French toast, and sausage egg sandwich. My 7 year old said it's was 5 stars. Service was friendly and food was fast! Would recommend! read more

Excellent service, good food for the price. I had steamed shrimp and my husband had the seafood platter. Looks like a diner but would definitely recommend read more

Sonny's is a simple and quaint family-owned restaurant with a warm ambiance feel. There was no wait on a Thursday evening. The server was prompt and pleasant. From pasta and steak to seafood, the menu has a lot to like. The pilsner beer was cold and refreshing and the taste of the hush puppy appetizers were a promising sign of the entrees to come. The good first impressions stoped there. The crab legs were about as average as you find at a red lobster chain. The shrimp in the shrimp marinara was tough and tasted as average as the frozen kind sold at Food Lion. The chicken parmesan consisted of rubbery fried chicken strips covered in melted cheese, over top penne pasta with Ragu marinara. With a new chef and some renewed passion for freshly prepared meals, Sonny's may once shine again. read more

I've come here for years when down this way, and I think it's the best breakfast on the island. The staff is friendly and attentive, also incredibly sweet. My go to is the chicken biscuit, hash browns and a coffee. I highly recommend stopping here as the prices are extremely low for the amount and quality of food you get. read more

Unfortunately not everything is a winner when you're on vacation. We stopped in on our way back from Ocracoke. It wasn't a busy time so we were able to sit right away. We wanted just a few sandwiches to share. The Crab Cake Po Boy was on their specials board so that was our top choice. We also shared the NC pulled pork sandwich. The crab cake po boy was good but nothing exciting or memorable from my standpoint. For some reason I always expect more especially when I'm on the waterfront. Our crab cake was not very large. It's seemed to be more filler than crab. The NC Pulled Pork Sandwich was also underwhelming. The pork was very very dry. The bbq sauce was scarce. Fortunately the plate came with a side of coleslaw. My friend and I both added it to the sandwich making it edible. Otherwise I wouldn't have finished any of it. If you happen to be in this area, look for another dining establishment and thank me later. read more

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Fantastic food! Quick and efficient service! Kaylee was extremely friendly and provided excellent service! Would eat every meal here if not out on the beach. great prices too! read more

Food was quick and good, they had a great beer special and the chocolate desert is awesome

I must say the critically acclaimed Sonny's as being the number one breakfast spot is somehow true in the fact that there is no competition on deck or posting a fear for breakfast in the Hatteras area. While the way staff is perfect the food is good, the crab omelette is great. There is always room for improvement I was not wowed by the atmosphere or the presentation of the food. I think there's room for improvement here. read more

Love Sonny's Breakfast. Lots of food and fast, good service. We've gotten breakfast every morning while in the OBX . Thanks to the morning team, your doing a great job! read more