The Blue Point was able to accommodate our party of 10 and we couldn't be happier with the experience. The service was excellent, as were our cocktails. Everyone enjoyed their meals immensely. The fried green tomatoes and the seared tuna special were the table favorites. The view from the bar out back is lovely, especially at sunset. We had a truly memorable experience. read more

The Blue Point - The view from the bar - New American Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

Now, to end our OBX experience on a high note... this was one of the rare times we chose to eat inside in OBX (because of covid). It was well worth it too... We actually scored a great table inside, right during sunset (great pics, for sure). But if you manage to score an outside table you'll be treated to something truly special (but our inside version was still good). Foodwise, nothing to complain about at all. While not incredibly original, the food was well made, tasty, and presented very well (see how pretty the food looked on the plate). I appreciate minimal styling of my food and so I really liked Blue Point. I'd say the pork chop was my fave, but my dining companions also loved their steak and fish entrees. Overall an excellent last meal in OBX... read more

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It was great. Beautiful restaurant, great views, excellent service, yummy food and drinks!! If you are in Duck, eat here at least once. It is an experience to remember! read more

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After 35 mostly good years in business, it has become obvious that The Blue Point now rests on its laurels and the swell of vacationers in the OBX. The menu is stale and the few changes there are, seem difficult to understand. For example, replacing their extraordinary rib small plate with run of the mill chicken wings that can be had just about anywhere. Servers are no where near as attentive and the whole staff moves with an arrogance that seems to say "we're The Blue Point, we don't care because we don't have to". True, they still pack them in. Myself, one too many overcooked or long awaited meals followed by an empty apology for me to ever go back. In these last 35 years we have seen the restaurant transform from a uniquely simple but elegant bar and diner to an expansive facility with multiple indoor and outdoor seating options. Unfortunately, they have not been able to successfully execute the presentation of their original special OBX experience within their now ever growing complex. You may also wish to look beyond the hype and consider other options. read more

Probably the best dinner restaurant in all of the north outer banks. Drinks are incredible, food is incredible (I got the salmon and it was absolutely perfectly cooked), and the staff are wonderful and accommodating. Beautiful interior with a great view. Everyone who's in town should get dinner here read more

Reservations are highly recommended if you're planning to go. The inside bar fills up quickly as they are part of the reservation slots. The cocktails seem pretty generic, but there are a couple that are outside the box. We tried the goat cheese martini and it was good but more of a dessert drink. We had other cocktails - perfectly fine but not memorable. The food was very good - we got the crab cakes, sea scallops, atlantic salmon, and pecan pie. read more

Amazing food, great vibes, beautiful location. On vacation on the Outer Banks, and we'd planned to go to a different restaurant with outdoor seating. Luckily for us it started raining and we were able to get a table here. Can't say enough about the place, everything was great. I believe I can say without question this was the best pork chop I've ever eaten in my life. My daughters corn bread gnocchi (I think that's what it was) also incredible. Waitress was wonderful. Ambiance is truly exceptional. If you're looking to have a slightly more high-class meal in the Outer Banks this really should be your destination! read more

Just finished a fantastic dinner here after snagging a last minute table. The ambiance is great-casual but sophisticated at the same time with a great view of the sunset over the sound. We had a special soft shell appetizer with the shrimp and grits and catfish entrees. Our server was attentive and friendly and the meal was well paced-we never felt rushed but it didn't lag either. Everything was fresh and delicious. The bar outback had music as well. Overall it was a great experience! read more

The Blue Point - Sunset from the pier. - New American Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

Okay, this place is always the best! Eating at the bar is a great experience!. Great food, great service, I could eat here every night! Best in the obx! read more

Just wanted to update my previous review. Whenever we vacation in OBX, Blue Point is one of our go to's for dinner, and it never disappoints. THE BLUE POINT still strives to be an active ingredient in the neighborhood mix of locals and visitors. Of course, we want our Duck, NC restaurant to be THE place for a special occasion, as it has been now for several generations of families - but also a place where everyone is comfortable just stopping by for lunch or dinner, or just a drink...for good food, good wine and good friends....and oh yeah...for great sunsets! The food and service is always top notch. I highly recommend Blue Point as one of the best restaurants in the Duck area read more

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We chose the Blue Point for our 1 Year wedding anniversary and it did not disappoint. We had a reservation for 5pm but went a little early, figured we would grab a drink at the Back Bar but we were able to be seated right away. Elaine was our server and she was vibrant and had that southern cheer about her. I got the Loosey Goosey cocktail and it was perfect. For apps we got the crab soup, my husband a Caesar salad, and the crap dip on special. I had the beef tenderloin cooked medium and it was perfect. My husband got the crab cakes and they were also amazing - no filler. All meat. We both and the Mac / 4 cheese side and it was crispy on top. Loved it. After dinner we went to the Back Bar to watch the sunset and we got a seat right on the water. It was a perfect anniversary dinner. Thanks, Blue Point! read more

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We loved the special of the day (black fin tuna) and the duck wing appetizer. Our other entree, a pork loin, was a little dry, and the mac and cheese side was pretty standard. But overall, we had wonderful service and some very tasty dishes! read more

We have been vacationing in Duck, NC for 3+ decades now, and the trip isn't complete until we've had a meal at The Blue Point. The food is simply spectacular, the setting is amazing, and if you're lucky enough to have Felicia as your server, you are in for a TREAT!! She is so personable, attentive and has great recommendations!! We have been lucky enough to have her serve us many times over the years, and it's always a treat!! read more

Excellent service and superb food! If it's in season, order dessert ahead of time if possible when they have their blueberry peach cobbler. It sells out for a reason! read more

The view is beautiful - the vibe of this restaurant was our favorite of the week by far! It feels like a little hidden gem! We had a big group, so we were just calling around to restaurants asking who had tables, and they fit us in right away! Service was great! The food was also amazing! We had the crab cakes, salmon, catfish, and beef tenderloins for dinner. All of the dishes were great! The catfish was our surprise favorite, it had a super crispy breading that was amazing. For dessert, I highly recommend the brownie, it was amazing! read more

Great outside bar while you wait for your table, watch the sunset and enjoy a signature cocktail. The staff is so courteous and the food is amazing!! We go every time we visit read more

Amazing food, service and location. We ordered the crab cakes (yummy). Hummus and gnocchi. It was all so delicious. And service was great too. We were seated after a short wait even though we didn't have a reservation and they looked super busy. read more

Good food, fantastic service and a great place to watch the sunset on the water. Def recommend.

Another special dinner outing and, once again, Blue Point was our go-to choice. We have heard about the other wonderful waterfront fine dining places in Duck but, so far, have never had the inclination to even try them out because BP has never let us down so, we figure. why fix something that ain't broke lol. Kinda like always ordering the same menu item you have come to know and love instead of taking a chance on ordering something new. That's BP for us. Once again, checked online for time of sunset and made advance reservations (like 1 month prior just to be on the safe side!). I book for 45 mins prior to sunset, requesting a window table for a front row sunset view - they kindly accommodated our request. The service once again was impeccable, our server was super friendly, knowledgeable and did not rush us, allowing us to take our time and enjoy our meal, ambience and the painterly sunset. I love that, even post covid, the tables are nicely spaced apart not squished together to "maximize revenue." The lighting inside is soft and dim adding to the ambience. The 1-sided dinner menu has limited options (mostly fish and seafood and only usually 1 or 2 non seafood entrees) - the menu items do change - but that's the charm of this place. Creative concoctions, you never know what will be on the menu so just go with it - everything is so good and thoughtfully prepared, you can tell. Posting a bunch of new pics of our dinner - if you scroll through all my pics of all our visits, you can see how varied (and beautiful) the entrees are. EVERYTHING, BAR NONE, WAS DELICIOUS. Highly recommend BP for that special OBX vacay dinner celebration. (Still have not gotten to try the back bar! Looks so fun and chill. Will get there at some point! Famous last words lol.) read more

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Wonderful dining location. Right on the water with a sunset view. Great vibes with red leather and chrome details. Dinner Special was yellow fin tuna! Cooked to perfection with lovely flavors. Our server was very helpful and followed through with all our requests and questions. Definately recommend to anyone visiting the Outer Banks. read more

We had a 4:30 reservation and when the manager opened the locked doors,he didn't greet us. So we reluctantly walked in and the hostess informed me that my reservation had been cancelled. It became quite the issue to get the table I reserved a week prior despite an empty restaurant. My draft beer was flat so I ordered a margarita without a salted rim. It was made with a salted rim. Then when our entrees arrived, my fish temperature was cool and my husband's pork chop was still steaming from heat. The waiter was apologetic, but the manager never came to my table even though we could see him talking with the hostess at the front desk. We were very disappointed with what we thought was an upscale restaurant. read more

We left the kids at home and treated ourselves to a night out, and what a treat it was! I got the tuna special and my hubby got the crabcakes. Both were divine. The service was amazing as well. The portion sizes were just right that we were able to squeeze in some dessert. I opted for the peach cobbler and the hubby had the creme brûlée. Bother very tasty, but our entrees were the hit of the night. Can't wait to go back! read more

The Blue Point - Pepper crusted tuna on stirfry with miso - New American Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

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Smoke and mirrors is a fair way to describe this sorry restaurant. Go for the music and sunset, but stay out of the restaurant, that is unless you enjoy being treated extremely rudely by the wait staff and chef. Food was either bland, burned or extremely salty. Prosciutto isn''t real prosciutto. Heirloom Tomatoes were nothing more than a hot house tomato. They give you bread plates, but there's no bread offered at this fine restaurant. My food was burned and instead of turning around a new dish within a reasonable amount of time, they made me wait 30 minutes while the rest of the party finished their meal, before bringing a new dish. It was at the end of the night and they were not busy. It was extremely rude. OBX has more demand than there is supply of restaurants, they know it and take advantage of it. I don't like to give poor reviews but they earned it. read more

Great service, the drinks were pretty and tasted good but nothing outstanding. Same with the food, it was definitely good but overpriced. The restaurant itself had a relatively sophisticated vibe and the views of the water were gorgeous at sunset. Worth going once but I'm not in a rush to go again. read more

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Love this place, service and food is always great. Wish I lived closer so I could visit more often.

Our family dined last night at the Blue Point. The service and food was fantastic. The staff was very attentive. It was great to find a fine dining restaurant in Duck. The prices were great. They put us. in a VIP room. That was a huge plus. The atmosphere immediately sets a very serene feeling. We will definitely go here again read more

The sunset view is incredible. Great back area. And amazing drinks. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

What a really disappointing experience. We had made a reservation in advance and asked specifically to be sat in the dining room either at a table or booth. Apparently, they do not tell you either before you arrive or after you arrive whether they can honor that request. We were sat in an adjoining porch. It had three tables: one consisted of 3 persons, ours was 3 persons, and a table of 12 20 year old-something girls. This table of 12 was clearly a violation of the COVID rules and on top of it were loud and obnoxious for the 2 hours and 250 dollars time we were there. Now. Our waiter. Nice guy, but came to the table a total of 5 times. We were there for 2 hours. He knew we were not happy. The sat us exactly where we didn't want to be and said nothing to us. Halfway through the meal, we realized we were not alone. There was a swarm of small flies/insects, which we were told were called "midges." This is unacceptable. To be paying 35 per entree and be told oh those are the flies here, you have to deal with it--is totally unacceptable. The food is good. The appetizers very exceptional; the entrees less so. But the service and flagrant exemption they took to health concerns in order to make money was a bit disheartening. I asked what the legal capacity was and was told 75 percent. The main dining room was packed with about 90 percent capacity at tables. The porch area where we were sat had a 45 percent capacity. It appeared someone was playing with numbers. In all, just a very disappointing experience after a first very good experience several months ago during the re-opening period. The food seems to have gone a little downhill, but the service has especially plummeted. We visit the area infrequently; we will never visit this establishment again. Perhaps the board of health should make a visit soon. read more

The Blue Point - "Midge" visiting my entree. His friends also liked everyone else's entrees; my hands; my wine, and the screen window we were sat next to. - New American Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

We enjoyed a meal at The Blue Point in February to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We were greeted kindly and enjoyed a wonderful meal. We highly recommend and would definitely return. read more

Reviews were all over the place but we really enjoyed ourselves. Last time we went it was about 8 years ago. Service was excellent. Everything tasted amazingly fresh - loved the she-crab soup (a tiny bit spicy) and the crab cakes were just superb. It was a little loud and we were in a high top by the bar, but enjoyed the vibrant ambience. We will be back! read more

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I really enjoyed this restaurant. The staff was very friendly and I really liked the atmosphere. The food was exceptional and so was the service. We had a minor hiccup with our reservation not showing up but they took care of that very quickly and we were seated right away. We will definitely be back! read more

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Easily my favorite dining experience in the Outer Banks. I look forward to eating here every year during our annual OBX trip. The scenery, the food, the drinks...everything is phenomenal. I recommend getting here an hour or so before your reservation (definitely call ahead for a reservation) to enjoy the outdoor bar and seating area. They've got seating under large canopies that provide ample shade and there is plenty of outdoor seating around the bar. The outdoor area overlooks the Currituck sound and if you're lucky enough you can watch the sunset while having a drink. The cocktails are fantastic. I recommend the John Daly, sweat tea vodka and lemonade, and the Cucumber Rickey, Gin, lime juice, cucumber and soda. The food is delicious. I got the jumbo lump crab cake which came with couscous, pickled cucumbers and watercress sauce. I've had a lot of crabcakes in my ~15 years of coming to the OBX. I think this one takes the cake (no pun intended). Minimal filler, big chunks of crab. Delicious sauce. It checks all the boxes. The shrimp and clam pan roast was also really tasty. The roasted fennel and sausage were nice touches. My only gripe was that the serving sizes for the seafood dishes were a bit small. We finished our meal with a few deserts: the key lime pie and a scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream. The key lime pie had a rich graham cracker crust and the pie was light and creamy. The mint chocolate chip was delicious, you could taste the real mint. Unlike any other mint chocolate chip ice cream I've ever tasted. I've never had a bad experience at The Blue Point. The service, food, drinks and atmosphere are all top notch. There's a reason why we make it a priority to grab a reservation here every year during our annual OBX trip. It's just that good. read more

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The pecan pie and bourbon ice cream was very good. The macaroni and cheese that I use to love was just warm and it was not creamy. The bread was dry. We use to come every year and come to Blue Point but that was the past. read more

We were here off season, so the place was a bit quiet... but the food was excellent. So excellent, in fact, they were came back the next night and I ordered the same meal... had to make sure it was not just a fluke the first time. Nope, not fluke, was mahi-mahi over farro... and it was delightful. The key lime desert, served in a circular portion, was very nice... The restaurant overlooks the bay, and when the weather cooperates, the sunsets are gorgeous. The music was comfortable and played a nice selection. read more

This used to be one of our favorite restaurants when in the OBX. Not this time. The ribs were good. The oysters Rockefeller were OK. Could not find the spinach on them. My arugula salad was very small for the price. My husband's wedge salad was good. I am gluten free and asked to substitute an item from an entree. I was told, "There are no substitutions ", without even stating "I am sorry, but...". We ordered the pecan pie with bourbon ice cream, per the dessert menu. What came was a pecan tart, which was delicious but was not "pie". The site offers beautiful sunsets. Next year we will come for sunset and drinks and eat elsewhere. read more

Hands down my favorite restaurant on planet earth. Amazing food, great service, beautiful location. A highlight of our vacation every year.

A wonderful fine dining option in Duck! Our waiter was extremely knowledgeable and kind. The low lit ambiance is exactly what we wanted for a romantic dinner. read more

Shrimp and grits had an odd taste, not sure what the seasoning was. Crab cakes were pure crab no filler, good but little flavor. Side of couscous and veggies had some odd flavoring. For the price (about $100 per person for one drink, appetizer, entree, dessert) just not worth it. read more

Superb service, lovely water view, excellent menu selections. Crab cakes were some of the best I have ever eaten- and I've eaten many. Best restaurant experience we had in Duck. We'll be back! read more

This place... I absolutely loved this place! We came for dinner on a somewhat busy night and they were able to seat us immediately. We were served cornbread and toast as we sat down. My wife ordered grilled trout and I ordered the catch of the day: rockfish. Our orders didn't take long to come out and when they came, oh boy! My rockfish was probably some of the most delicious fish I've ever Had! My wife enjoyed her trout, but again let's talk about how good the rockfish was and how you should order it if it comes back! Service was great. Typical of higher end restaurants. The view was beautiful. Had it been a little warmer outside, we probably would have sat outside if we could have. There's also a pier that would look great in selfies. We kind of had a little bit of a hard time finding the place because it was tucked away in the right far side of the shopping center. Other than that, everything was amazing and we'll be sure to be back! read more

The Blue Point - Catch of the day: rockfish! This was so delicious!! - New American Near Me - Duck, North Carolina