Solid and unassuming. It knows what it is and does it well. Best lunch spot on the banks.

This is a must have... I never make a trip to Nags Head without stopping at Spanky's and visiting Ben and his wife. Of course you could always have the hot dog or the hamburger... but today I had the Turkey Swiss and bacon and it was fabulous!! read more

Spanky's Grille - Burgers Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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We came here on a whim one Saturday afternoon. We took the corvette down to the beach and just cruised. When we got here it was pretty dead. The guy behind the counter was really friendly and told us about the daily specials, which there were about 15 different specials LOL. We got the fried gator tail. It was $5.99 and the pieces were sooooo small. They looked like popcorn shrimp or something. They were okay. I've had better. My husband got a burger which was GIANT! And it was soooo good. Juicy and tasty that was cooked perfectly. He also got some tater tots with it that were really good. I got the Rueben sandwich with the fries. The Ruben was really really good! It was a little thin but it packed a great flavor punch. Wish they added just a little more meat. Their sweet tea is so fresh and sweet just like momma used to make it back home. If you're in the area stop by and try it out. They also have some super cute Spanky's shirts with their little monkey mascot. read more

Amazing food at crazy low prices. We had a party of 12 and it only took us 20 mins for everyone to receive their order. Excellent service!! The group favorite was the beach burger which is a 1/4 lb fresh burger topped with a homemade crab cake., YES PLEASE!! The toppings were crisp. The sweet potato fries were delicious and not soggy. I had the flounder sandwich which was a bit thin, the catfish sandwich was way thicker! The only recommendations I could make for the owner would be butter toasted buns and less salt in the chowdah. Highly recommended this place!!! read more

Spanky's Grille - Burgers Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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Monkeys everywhere! i absolutely love this place is bestamazing food amazing place #monkelove

Spanky's is an excellent beach burger shack. For those of you complaining about ambiance etc, you didn't play outside enough as a kid and it shows. Mr. Spanky is always at the counter when I go and always provides excellent service and an anecdote or two. The burger is delicious and for under $10 can you really complain about any of the dishes? The Mad Viking is an excellent challenge and a chance to represent your home state in a feat of eating prowess. What's not to love. read more

We make sure we visit Spanky's every time we're in OBX! You won't find a restaurant owner that cares more about their business than here! I've always seen a 100.0 health rating. We always try to order off the specials, but the regular menu never disappoints either! read more

Spanky's was a cool little place to grab an affordable lunch..The cheeseburger was really good,hush puppies were a hit and you can never go wrong with the tots! read more

Spanky's Grille - Cold soda! - Burgers Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

We revisited our favorite burger place in OBX so my son could challenge himself again to the Viking Burger. The Viking burger is a 2lb. Burger challenge that he and my husband completed 7 years ago. And he did it again!! They took his picture and his name will go on the board again! The rest of us had a fresh salad and cheese fries, 1/2 burger, Carolina burger- coleslaw and chili on top of a burger.(very good), and Banimal burger 1lb. Burger(very good). All very good. We also ordered a side of fried clams, very yummy! read more

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This is THE quintessential beach burger. Tastes homemade yet juicy and consistently hot & fresh. The Carolina Burger is huge, messy, and delicious! Hot dogs and fries are great. It's just like going back in time to your teenage years! read more

Very good food and quick service. The pricing is also really great for lunch. Wide variety of quick service food for kids and adults.

Good food at a good price. I got the catfish sandwich and fries and it was very good. read more

Spanky's Grille - Catfish sandwich and fries - Burgers Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Food was cheap and pretty solid, I immediately felt sick after eating. I'd put 4 stars if I didn't start feeling sick from the food halfway through my meal read more

This place is wonderful. The food is delicious. The prices are great. The staff is friendly and helpful. When you walk in you see it's decorated with monkeys. Lots of cool pictures on the wall. They even have a food challenge. It's not a very big place, which makes it even better. The buffalo chicken sandwich with cajun fries is amazing. My only issue is that I want to try everything on the menu. read more

This is a really cool local spot. The food was good.... Would be better with toasted buns for the burgers. The fries were good.... Interesting t-shirts. Thanks for making this a place we would eat at again. read more

I found Spanky's about 12 years ago and was so happy it was still there on this trip! Great food at low prices . This lunch spot can't be beat!!! read more

We have been visiting Spanky's for years. The food is always great and service is just as good. Burgers and dogs are awesome and they always have a daily specials menu with different items. Very family friendly and affordable. read more

I was hungry and spotted this little burger shack. We stopped in and what a treat. Best hamburger!!! The chili fries and corn nuggets are delicious. This place doesn't look like much but stop in you won't be disappointed. Sweet Corn Nuggets read more

We visit Spank's Grille every year and are never disappointed. We especially like the hush puppies. Service is awesome and the place is always clean! read more

Fast service, hot food, and some bottled beer! Great spot! The catfish sandwich was huge and perfectly fried, and the footlong hotdog with chili and onions did not disappoint. The staff was friendly and on top of the crowd. Nobody's was waiting for anything too long. Definitely recommend. read more

Customer service was outstanding! Everyone was courteous, the food came out hot and quickly. It was a blast during our short wait because there was so much fun decor to check out. The food was really good and the prices Waller friendly. read more

Great place for great food fast. If you like good food at an inexpensive price then this is the restaurant to go to. Also fast service and a friendly staff. The restaurant is also very clean. We will definitely be going back to eat here soon. read more

Large menu selection with really good food. Especially the burgers. Very friendly and laid back atmosphere.

Dog friendly and outdoor seating is in the shade. Quick, good dogs and right off the bridge. Perfect place to stop when hungry killing time before check in. read more

This is a great place. Always try to support local and family owned businesses. Fresh beef, fries cooked to order, the best onion rings you could ask for, and the friendliest service on the beach. We will be back every year, can't wait to come back, we've already booked our return trip. See you next year Spanky's family, you rock!! read more

Unbelievable prices. 89 cent hot dogs + $5 lunch specials. Great food, friendly staff, and lots of locals!

Went here for carry out lunch today. Great service, great food. This is a fast food joint but they have crabcake, as a dinner, sandwich or a side, I got the dinner w/out sauce it was delicious, it comes w/hush puppies but when I ordered a side of fried okra the man behind the counter asked if I just wanted to sub hush puppies w/fried okra. I said yes since I had been in NC for a week I have eaten way too many hush puppies. I don't think there was a charge for the substitution. We also had corn fritters they were good but need a lil more spice, the funnel fries were good as well as regular fries and the hot dog. Just wish they had shakes here and some diet caffeine free sodas. read more

I won't jerk your chain. You can't beat their meat! By stroke of luck, we chose to eat here and were not disappointed. It would take a master debater to convince me that this isn't one of the best fast food joints in the Outer Banks. I love everything they slide between two buns. And they really crank it out at a rapid pace. Everything is served fresh, and not by some jerk off the turnip truck. I'd punch a clown to get one of those $2 burgers! I'd be hard-pressed to think of anything not worth ordering. Hands down, the best! EDIT: i have to step in two years later and say how AWESOME Spanky's was and still is. We went there numerous times on our last trip. Try the Carolina Burger. It's amazing. An OBX institution with the freshest burgers around! read more

Spanky's can't be beat. Day 2 at the beach, craving a simple lunch. Hot dog/corn dogs were great and surprising inexpensive. Fries were thick and meaty and generously portioned. The standout though was a side of fried pickles that were simply bombastic. Dipped in a little ranch dressing, I would have gladly given up my fries or some portion of them to have had more of the pickles. I would recommend that they triple/quadruple the size/price of this side and serve them as an appetizer. The menu prices make this place budget friendly and the food is simply delicious enough to make you come back again. Simple and delicious, the best way to describe Spanky's. read more

We stopped by on the way to the beach. The line was out the door when we arrived but went fairly quickly. There is a fair amount of seating but would tough for a large party. The food was good. My hamburger was cooked to order and juicy. The fries were fresh and hot with no added salt. The fish was crispy and flaky on the inside. The only reason I gave this review 4 stars instead of 5 was the hot dogs were just average. They advertise as the one of the best for hotdogs and they didn't taste any different than a good ballpark frank. Overall if you are in the area and looking for quality quick meal, then give this place a try. read more

It's about 2.5 stars for the food itself but I'm going 3 stars for the friendly happy guy at the register. I had fried catfish (a fish I haven't eaten in years but was good when I did) and fries. My lunch buddy had a chicken cheese steak. My catfish didn't taste like I remember catfish tasting but it wasn't bad. My basket was a bit skimpy on the fries. My buddy was surprised when her chicken was minced instead of chopped. She said it was okay but she's had better. Funny that the waitress was nice but when she made the rounds to check on folk, she went right past our table, clear to the other side of the room to check on folks, then into the back. We watched her return to the dining area shortly after to clean tables, get a drink refill, clean more tables, take food to people outside, and finally check on us when she came back to check on diners inside again. Overall it was okay but I wouldn't eat here again. read more

Love this place in OBX! We stop here every single time we come to town on our way to Nags Head. Super cheap and delicious NC BBQ! Love their fried fish platters and hush puppies too! Opt for the cajun style fries, the spices they use are super yummy! The people who work there have been there for years and they have always been super nice and friendly each time I have gone! This is a must do if you are in OBX! read more

Great food for really good prices. very friendly and attentive staff. Would highly recommend to anyone !!

We like Spanky's. I would say this is a good average family friendly burger and sandwich shop. You can get all types of sandwiches from BBQ to a gigantic hamburger fit for a challenge to eat. read more

Very friendly staff. Great service. Yummy, hot, freshly made food. Good prices. Total score in a town of tourist traps!! We had the sweet potato fries, fried pickles, a Reuben, hot dog and cheeseburger and everything was good. read more

Very friendly staff! There was a line out the door. Locals and visitors seem to love this place. Food was amazing! Flounder sandwich with fries, hush puppies, chicken tenders and fries, order of clams, and a grilled chicken sandwich... 23 dollars! Tons of food! Fresh! read more

Spanky's Grille - Flounder and clams - Burgers Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Lunch here was definitely a GREAT decision!!! My boyfriend had the Deli Burger and loved every bite of it. He recommends it with the spicy mustard. I had a hot dog and fries and it was perfect. The service was great, which is always a plus. We love to support local places and I'm sure we will be back next time we come down. read more

This was my first time here. I got the Mad Viking burger and finished. It was pretty good but needed some more vegetables to balance out the 2 lbs of burger. It's a nice little local restaurant. I'll definitely be back to try other menu options. read more

Sometimes it is just best to take the facts at face value and not ask too many questions. If nothing else, it keeps you from having to testify when Subpoena Time comes around.... After an afternoon of jumping in the waves and bodyboarding, me an a French kid decide that we are hungry and need some caloric refreshments. Even though the Kitty Hawk Beach has 1x Verizon service, Yelp still came through and told me to get to Spanky's. Seemed appropriate. This is a first class beach joint. When you walk in, there is a sign that says 'No Shirt, No Shoes, No Skirt, No Problem.' Problem solved, we are eating here. We sauntered up to the counter and ordered the Bacon Pepper Jack Burger, which is one of their best sellers I'm told. And for good reason! It has just the right amount of fire to compliment a day on the waves without leaving your lips burning and seared. The fries were ok, but as my wave riding partner pointed out, 'not as good as the fries last night.' But then again, the fries last night were stellar and beyond the ability to be surpassed, so this isn't really a negative by any stretch of the imagination. The vibe here is pure NC Beach town. In fact, they do this vibe much better than Virginia Beach does. All of the retro vibe without any of the 2000's Kitsch. The only thing preventing a 5 star review is the fact that they are located way too far from my house. Move closer to Va Beach and we will talk. Au revoir! read more

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Cheap food, fast service. Owner is very nice and down to earth. Even though the food is cheap it is always good! They also have some pretty cool specials. read more

Spanky's Grille - Spanky's foot long, 1/4 lb burger and alligator tacos - Burgers Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina