We stopped in for lunch on a random Wednesday and had a fantastic experience. The atmosphere in the…read morerestaurant, the views, the drinks and the food were all top notch. It's truly a hidden gem tucked away in the edge of the water. To start, parking was easy and we grabbed a spot right near the door. Follow the road until the edge of the water and the restaurant is tucked right there. It's nestled at the edge of the marina which provides some great views while you're enjoying your meals. The menu is simple but each meal has its own flare - the southern vibe is present and done really well. We started with fried green tomatoes and the corn dip - both of which we slammed before I could even catch a picture. From there, we had tacos with the fish of the day (tuna), the French dip and the grilled cheese. Everything was amazing and perfectly crafted with care. We loved that the tacos were assemble your own too which was an added bonus. The sweet potato fries were also some of the best I've had and are made with fresh potatoes. Our server was kind and attentive throughout. She gave great insight to the menus and helped us select our choices. We also ran into the owners closer to the end of our meal and they were beyond kind. It's clear that this is a family run and deeply cared for place. All that love shines through in everything they craft. This place is a gem and a must go. We'd be back frequently if we lived closer!!

Nautical themed interior sets the tone for their upbeat and friendly staff to make your dining…read moreexperience a delight! Kathryn was wonderful and such a delight! Her recommendations were spot on with the fresh crab with their princess green sauce. Amazing dinning experience!

Came for lunch on a Monday afternoon; no wait for a table. Service was friendly, quick, and…read morepersonable which we appreciate. Everything we ate was excellent. Scottish egg was phenomenal; definitely try! Will be visiting again next time we are in Manteo!

I was exploring the downtown of Manteo and stopped in for a quick lunch. The food was tasty and…read moreservice was awesome, definitly a place to check out. Food: I got the fish sandwich. Not your traditional hoagie style roll, the Lost Colony version is served on grilled bread (even has the grill char lines). The fish is white fish, battered and fried, served with the usual accoutrements. The real show on this sandwich is the house made tartar sauce! It was so good I even used it to dip my fries in. Atmosphere: I sat at the bar due to it being busy and a decent wait for a table. Madison was working the bar and killing it! the decor is a nod to Roanoke Islands roots with a British pub vibe. The menu is a mix of old world and new. Public parking nearby is available.

A great place for a special occasion or if you are looking to go someplace a little dressier. The…read more1587 Restaurant is located within the Tranquil House Inn and the dining room overlooks the marina, although if your number one priority was to dine with a water view, then there are better options for that. The dining room itself is intimate and quiet with a mix of smaller tables ideal for couples and some larger tables. Reservations are recommended as it is not a large dining room. The food was very good and the service was excellent. There is a nice selection of cocktails on the menu and some nice wine choices. The biggest negative - I felt that the meal was pricey for what we got but overall we enjoyed our dinner.

Let's start this review with the positives. The food was excellent! If you come for the culinary…read moreexperience, you won't be disappointed. They must have a great chef! Also, my husband and I asked to share an appetizer and the portion was extremely generous, a nice touch! When it comes to the negatives, most of what I am going to point out has been mentioned previously in other reviews with the establishment ensuring efforts will be made for improvement. If I were to describe this place in a sentence I would say " fine dining with cheap gastro-pub atmosphere ". Waiting staff needs training in BASIC waiting skills such as, don't plop main course dishes on the table while guests are still eating their appetizers ( that was a first. never happened to us before ). Another faux pas , getting the bill while still enjoying our delicious desserts. Staff was running to and fro and in the relatively small space and it creates a chaotic atmosphere. The place is also extremely loud but diners tend to speak loudly at restaurants, very different in Europe. Finally, I made this reservation a few weeks ago to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. A big deal. From the website I was expecting fine dining with a refined atmosphere where guests are treated with careful attention to details . These simple courtesies make all the difference but unfortunately they are lacking. If the food is great but the overall experience is not, you won't remember the food, you'll remember the experience.

Great steaks and fish. Fresh!…read more Deli sandwiches also superb. Half my family lives on smoke on the water-- fresh cut turkey, havarti, lettuce, tomato, onion, chipotle mayo. Everything popular though. Rolls not too hard ( I dislike hard rolls bc they are hard to eat; these were soft but not mushy.) Have been too many times to count!

Grabbed sandwiches before my brothers wedding so we had food in us. Super friendly staff and the…read moresandwiches were tasty. Wish had more time so I could have gotten items to grill. Seems like a great place with a staff who cares.

Well folks the colington cafe has done it again. We have been coming here for years and never had…read morea bad experience. Once again they hit it out of the park. Our dinners were excellent !! Thank you to everyone.

So happy we went here because it was SO good. So reasonably priced and great quality. Wish we had…read morethis in Pittsburgh but will definitely be back when in the OBX!

This is the 3rd or 4th time visiting this establishment. The food is amazing, the service is on…read morepoint, it is very expensive for an Italian restaurant, but it's again very good!! I'm nitpicking but in most Italian restaurants I've been to, they all give you bread with some good olive oil to dip, thus place NO, I asked for some bread to go with my 29 dollar appetizer mussels in red sauce & didn't receive any!! Seemed a bit weird!!

Food was so good and atmosphere was super nice. They had a pretty long line of people waiting…read morebefore they opened and some bigger parties had 3 hour waits. We got in pretty fast since there was only 2 of us. This is one of the best Italian restaurants i've ever been to!

The perfect atmosphere for Father's Day under the shade of the giant Live Oaks. Ample comfortable…read moreseating for couples or large groups. Bartender maintains a wonderful selection of beers on tap as well as bottled beer for the purist. No food but Carolla Pizza is a two minute walk and worth the wait!

Great atmosphere and i did like their beer selection very much. I didn't see anything for kids to…read moredo there however, so it may not be the best place to bring them to. Like others have mentioned, there don't have food there, but there is pizza available across the way. My only complaint is that they don't have anywhere to through trash away. Wife asked where she can dispose of our trash and the server said you can take it back to where you got it from or take it home with you. Not the best way to run a business in 2026 in my opinion. With the price we pay for a beer, I'm sure they could afford an additional trash can.

Ventured in here when checking out the shops in Manteo during an extreme heat warning. Was such a…read morenice little cool spot! The woman who was running the place had her little corgi and she was so sweet! I had a delicious blueberry wine slushie. It really hit the spot. The place is a very cute and quiet atmosphere with games to play and souvenirs to purchase. Very nice spot to stop in if you're doing shopping and want a drink.

I stopped in here while spending the day in Manteo because I needed to use the bathroom and rest a…read morebit. The bartender was fantastic and so personable. I can't remember what her name was, unisex name, I believe it was Randy. I do clearly remember her saying that she used to live in Morganton. I asked to sample the Larry's Lemonade and it was great. I ended up ordering the Wanchese tiki punch. This was absolutely delicious! The Larry's lemonade wasn't too tart and was very easy to drink and then the raspberry beatbox splash gave it an extra punch. This was a great laid back spot for a drink with fantastic service! Service was so good I stopped back in later when it was busy and a live band playing to grab another but they had ran out of Larry's lemonade.