Can't rate it because they were closed. For breakfast. On a weekday. In the middle of tourist season. Gotta wonder how they stay in business. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. I have been coming to Hatteras since before I was 4 years old (I recently celebrated my 50th in November). I've known this restaurant when this was the ONLY place to get a hamburger on the island. Times have changed A LOT in Hatteras Village but The Hatterasmans' tradition is still a "must visit" place for me, my daughter and family. ........"See you in June!!!.............. :) read more

This is as real as it gets folks. If you want some good southern cooking pull off the road to this small establishment in Hatteras NC (OBX baby). The first time my friends and I needed a meal and to get away from the 7bed/7bath luxery beach mansion we were vacationing at, I happened upon the Hatterasman. It was the first place we saw as we ventured out into town. I ordered the bbq pork with chili cheese fires because I knew that if there was going to be one time in my life that I break the rules, it should be at this place. I impatiently waited like a child on the ride home because no one else wanted to dine inside the Hatterasman, the conversations full of vulgarities and chastisements as I argued why we should have stayed. When we finally got back to the beach house and sat down to eat we were all pleasantly surprised. The fries though, are what made this place. There attention to these fine slices of potato and the magnificent blend of seasonings made these the final step towards heart failure. I returned 3 more times on the trip. The $8 bbq pork meal was way better than the $9 salad I had somewhere else down the road. If you see this white and blue building on the east side of Highway 12 north of the ferry, stop in and try the fries. read more

I just visited here for the first time on vacation and man was it delicious. It's nothing fancy, just a hole in the wall place that only accepts cash, but the food was on point. I ordered a flounder sandwich which was huge and perfectly fried. My boyfriend order a jalapeño burger that he said was fantastic. It came out hot and fresh. We couldn't have asked for better. We can't wait to go back later this week it was that good. read more

First place my husband and I ate here in Hatteras. The place is a dive with surfing stickers every where, but the food is fantastic. We got crab cake sandwiches, and every thing comes with fries. The fries were tiny strips, but they were delish! They have homemade hush puppies that were divine. As a side note, they only take cash. read more

Despite the food being good, i was not happy when i saw the lazy kitchen staff taking their sweet time chatting and seeming to not care how long they took to make our food read more

Excellent lunch stop... Hush puppies and Crab cake sandwich = Amazing!! Downside is cash only.

AWESOME french fries...decent burger and pretty good seafood options. It's divey, yes, but in a good way. I didn't think the stickers around the place were much of a concern, and I was there with young kids. They offer ice cream on the side, and it's a super casual place that you walk in off the beach. If you want simple and good in southern Hatteras Island, this is the place. read more

Came here yesterday because it had pretty good reviews. Heard the burgers were slammin' and the flounder was huge. I ordered the small burger and my wife ordered the flounder. We didn't know they only took cash so I couldn't get the big burger I wanted. We also didn't know the flounder was a sandwich so we ordered it without the bread or anything on it just lots of lemon wedges. It's $14.99 for a piece of very thin flounder. I don't think I've ever gotten a piece of flounder this thin anywhere on obx for this price. Usually it's a pretty thick piece of flounder in the same price range.We sat there for about ten mins. Honestly, the wait wasn't that long but it felt longer because I had to keep smacking the flies off of me. We got our food and were very surprised that the food was as skimpy as it was. I asked for a bunch of lemon wedges since we didn't get it in sandwich form, and I was handed 2 lemon wedges. I can't believe it cost us that much for the amount of food we got. To me, and this is just my opinion, the only good thing about this restaurant is they are very military friendly and help vets. They seem to be very dedicated to that, which I admire because I am a vet myself. I commend you guys for all you do to support the military. Even tho my food wasn't that great and it was way too expensive, I salute you for offering military discounts and being there for active duty and vets of the armed forces. read more

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This authentically dirty beach shack hole in the wall gets five stars! Ordered the 8oz Hatterasman ( cheeseburger, bacon, onion rings, bbq sauce) and a flounder sandwich. Both came with shoestring fries which were amazing because they used the same fat that they fry other seafood with and they were perfectly seasoned. Price was fair. paid cash. left full and happy. read more

Place is a dive like everyone said. But the pulled pork is amazing. The hush puppies were good also. Friends didn't like chicken sandwich. But did like crab cake. read more

The Hatterasman - Breakfast menu - American Near Me - Hatteras, North Carolina

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This place is hole in the wall awesomeness. Bring cash. Limited hours during the off season (when we were there 11-3 during the week and 11-7 on weekends). Close to the ferry so you can grab to go and enjoy on your ferry ride (or in the ferry line). We had the cheesesteaks (one chicken and one steak) and they were both perfect. Fries are skinny and good as well. Another place we'll never miss when on the island. read more

Very Yummy! Fries very tasty. Chicken Phiily and Grouper Sandwich were excellent. Fast courteous service.

Great dive , exactly as advertised. French fries were great , hush puppies great , crab cakes very good (fresh). My kids had chicken strips and fries , my daughter 11 , a chicken strip and fries expert , gave it a 5 out 5. Sweet tea good. Ambience and decor were perfect and exactly what we were looking for on our lunch excursion from Rodanthe. read more

My husband and I wanted to try a new breakfast spot this morning and decided to try Hatterasman. We were surprised how much we liked it! We love places that are off the grid. The service was great! You could tell that everyone working here wanted us to be taken care of and satisfied with your experience. From the cook to the teenage boy running orders, everyone asked how our food was and wanted to make sure we were satisfied. I ordered a breakfast sandwich and hash browns and my husband ordered an omelette. We both loved the food and ate every bite. It tasted like great food cooked at home with more flavor and calories of course. We will come back again! The facility supports veterans as well! Thank you Hatterasman for your service to our country as well! read more

We stopped here for lunch with our dog. We ordered fried shrimp. If you are looking for anything healthy this is not the place. Even the girl working there said this. They did give us a bowl of water for the dog. Good service good food good prices. The healthiest item on menu BLT!! read more

Stopped in for lunch, the small plates are plenty of food for me, the rest of the family got full size meals and didn't finish everything. Food was fresh and service was quick. Staff were very friendly and happy to share local lore. read more

This place is a dive with really good food! Beware, it's cash only, but there is an ATM really close by. My husband saw the sign for 'fried chicken' and was sold! He loved it! Crispy fried chicken with a really good biscuit and crispy straw fries. I had the BBQ sandwhich and slaw. It was really good NC BBQ! This is definitely a must stop in while on Hatteras Island. You won't be disappointed! read more

A good pit stop for something fried & quick. No salad or light options. It's the only place on Hatteras open on Sunday's for lunch. They didn't have air conditioning, so it wasn't that comfortable. But service was good with a friendly staff. read more

Dive it was. Needs a good cleaning. Dust and grime on vents, ceiling fans, and all the wires and cables they have running along the ceiling. I had a burger it was eh....meat had flavor but they don't cook to order so to me it was well done and dry. It was very hot though which the fries were not. Husband and daughter had fried chicken which they both said was ok. Hush puppies were also bland. Staff didn't interact with us except to take order and bring us food. Walked right by the cashier on our way out and she never acknowledged us....We walked out smelling like the fryer :( read more

Our group had a bacon cheeseburger, BBQ sandwich and a couple of shrimp baskets. Everything was good, nothing outstanding. Price is fair, make sure you bring CASH. Best part of the meal was the fries! Very good. read more

We decided to eat here based on yelp reviews (and the fact that is was biking distance from our cottage). It's definitely a hole-in-the-wall, but the food was excellent we got the crabcake sandwiches--the best we've had this trip, lots of lump crab meat. The sandwiches come with super skinny, well-seasoned fries. read more

If you're looking for a dive with a great bite this is it. The restaurant is not there for the ambience but my meal was delicious. Flavorful lump crab meat in a wondrously fried patty and served with seasoned crispy fries (think gourmet in and out burger]. No complaints other than the sweet tea was disappointing - sugar was added after the tea had cooled and that changes the flavor. read more

The Hatterasman - Crab cake sandwich with fries and pups. - American Near Me - Hatteras, North Carolina

Must try! This is now my favorite place to eat in the village. I had the chicken Philly sandwich, good straw fries with malt vinegar and a beer and it hit the spot. The person I was with had the founder sandwich which was huge and the real deal and lightly breaded. Great selection of beer. Like the other reviews said, this place is a dive but in a good way. Reminds you of a good old surfer hangout with an eclectic, cool vibe. They play great classic rock music which I loved and made me comfortable enough to want to hang around. Staff was super friendly. All this combined made me like this place better than the higher end restaurants down the street and the food was better too. Try it...it will not disappoint. read more

Not much to look at, but a Hatteras classic. I've been coming here since I was a child and have never been disappointed with the food. During our last visit, we ordered the flounder sandwich, mushroom burger, chili dog, and onion rings. Flounder was huge and fries were delicious (crispy shoe string). Burgers were flavorful. Hot dog was as to be expected from a chili dog. Onion rings were crispy. Fish sandwich was a little pricey, but all other items were reasonable. A bit inconvenient that they only take cash. read more

I ordered the Flounder, Mahi Mahi and the cheeseburger. The size of the fish was huge and was a great value for the money. The flounder was good, the burger was thick and tasty. But, the Mahi Mahi was bursting with flavor! I would highly recommend the Mahi Mahi!! Quick delivery and they even have sides of ketchup and tartar sauce available from the deliverer. The fries were very nice as well! I would definitely order from them again. read more

Bbq pork was good, fries were good if you like skinny fries, burger was good too. Not a lot of seating, very casual. Lots of fried food. Good for a quick and easy bite if you're not too picky. read more

Yummy food that will make your arteries quiver. Totally worth the calorie splurge.

Cheap, fried things. Friendly staff. Great environment. You already know if this is your kind of place.

Okay, this is a dive but a jewel of a dive! We enjoyed awesome chargrilled hotdogs, luscious crab cakes, and fantastic chicken tenders. The staff is uber friendly. Prices are reasonable. Ambiance, you be the judge. read more

It's a dive, you need to be prepared - but the food is well worth the atmosphere. Fries are amazing... salty, skinny, crunchy, magic. My husband had the crab cake sandwich and absolutely loved it. One kid had the flounder sandwich and liked that too. I had the fried oyster sandwich - definitely needed the spicy cocktail sauce, but was good as well. They know how to fry some food there - just don't go thinking you'll order a salad. read more

Loved this place with its fantastic food & simplicity. Bring cash. crab cake was very good and those w/ me really enjoyed their burgers. Looking forward to fish sandwich next time....yummm read more

Best Yellowfin Tuna sandwich I've ever had! The French fries, hamburgers, and fried chicken are awesome as well! Don't miss this spot while in the Outer Banks (we drove down from Nags Head for it, it was well worth it!) read more

Made 17 mile bicycle trip from Avon and stopped here for breakfast. The breakfast bowl was amazing!

Great food! Very nice staff. We will make a trip back before leaving Hatteras. My husband and I had the grouper sandwich with onion rings. The fish was fresh! read more

Great made to order food at a great value. Was here in OBX a couple weeks ago. Always come here every time I visit. I'm not some food critic - always greeted warmly as well. read more

Don't let the outside fool you. We liked this place so much we went back three times. The burgers were great, I fell in love with their chili cheese fries. read more

The building is not glamorous. The seating is like an old fast food restaurant. You can order ordinary fast food if you are inclined. You can also order some of the best fresh seafood you'll eat anywhere. Locally caught fresh Mahi Mahi, Drum, etc. The Hatterasman is located near one of the best sport fishing marinas on the planet and can sell whatever was being caught the day before. It is properly prepared and will taste better than a meal costing 5 times the price in a large city. read more

The Hatterasman - View from the parking lot of the Hatterasman Drive In - American Near Me - Hatteras, North Carolina

After reading previous reviews, we decided to take the short bike ride there. Its not much from the outside, but the staff was friendly and pricing very reasonable. The fried chicken was absolutely fantastic, super juicy and full of flavor. My husband ordered the Hatterasman burger, and it was perfect. Everything was cooked to order and piping hot when we got it!! Highly recommended for a quick and laid back food experience! read more

Good spot for a quick lunch. We stopped in and the fries were perfect. Thin cut and crunchy! They take cash only so be prepared. The shop is cute inside. They have a lot of different pictures and facts about the island. read more