TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United States - Updated November 2024

"We had our boil with Nick and the food was phenomenal, only surpassed by his charisma for the food being prepared. Would highly recommend this to..."

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Trio Restaurant & Market

81/100 (2074 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

"Really great restaurant/bar. They have a fun inviting atmosphere with wonderful staff. That said they clearly take everything seriously in the best..."

Spoon

"7/28/23 Stopped in for dinner and sat at the bar. Service and food were excellent! Tried the Pineapple jalapeno wine cocktail and the rose sangria..."

Tommie Frasher

"Service was perfect. Goat cheese fig appetizer was to die for! The French dip was really good but I would like a bit stronger flavor ajus. Ceaser..."

GREG FRANK

"Our airbnb recommended this place and thought we should check this out. When I was scanning through their menu, the whipped goat cheese and fig jam..."

Kareen Caberte - Wayan

"Stopped in for dinner at the bar and Andrew took care of us. He was attentive, friendly and was multitasking the entire time we were there. We had..."

hwickaafreshh

"The food here is magnificent. Truly some of the best food we've had anywhere. Everything was a hit, and the service was great, but the caramelized..."

Zac Huber

"My wife and I ate here one night during our visit to the Outer Banks in December of 2022. TRiO offers a variety of wines, cheeses, (many of which are..."

Jimmy Sumner

"Take the time to stop here. Market offers unique selections. Our meal at the restaurant was beyond delicious. The presentation and flavor were..."

Angela Brantley

"Cool place to eat and hang, great aesthetic and deep wine/ tap list. Food was off the chain, amazing, vibrant flavors and super fresh sea food. We..."

Ryan Hench

"While on vacation, my wife and I decided we wanted a light lunch - salad, sandwich, etc. Trio was a perfect match. The Caprese Sandwich was..."

Ben Kraker

Longboards Island Grill

78/100 (1046 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"The best place to eat at the beach . The staff are the finest you will find ! Food is always good and priced right ! And the adult cocktails are..."

Tim Lyman

"I love this place the people are so friendly and it nice and clean . I would recommend this place , come and see all the nice friendly ladies and..."

Romona Griffiths

"What an awesome place, phenomenal food, great people, great staff !!! You will will never be disappointed. . Wings are the..."

Dianna Hines Lesiewicz

"This restaurant has a friendly atmosphere and a lot to offer from a family friendly dinning experience to a fun filled night life. It has pool tables..."

Matt Monroe

"This is one of our "go to" spots. During the summer and off season. The food is good, the atmosphere is great and the Beverages and staff are..."

Julie Bunch

"The food was delicious! Fried pickles were the best I’ve had anywhere so far. Will definitely..."

Brittany Ward

"Great place to go, summer or winter. Staff are very friendly and personable. I highly recommend the Greek salad with chicken. You can always catch..."

Tim Bennette

"We were there Friday and Saturday night and the food and the service was excellent. And it is bike week! Will be back this weekend loved loved the..."

Jean Montague

"The place wasn't very busy, and I'm not quite sure why. Everything we got was great.....from drinks to appetizers to entrees. The wait staff was very..."

Stacey Baker Koehler

"One of the best not only on the outer banks wish she had one in Chesapeake..."

Mike Patterson

"Best service ever. Anne is a gem. She made our 1st visit awesome. Our shrimp were goid and the fries were nice and crisp. We will definitely be back..."

Miah Sharie

"Best place on the beach!!!!!!! Great food,local music, family fun and amazing after hours dance and club..."

Reginald Chancey

"Love this place!! Great food ,drinks and the most awsome people on the..."

Lee Ann Mandichak

"We just happened to show up for my birthday and it was so much fun! It was during silent disco night! The people were amazing and the bartenders were..."

Will Bowman

"Our party of 11 enjoyed a great dinner here last Thursday. We were able to be seated promptly. Everything from the appetizers to the entrees was..."

Darci Wirth

"Came here for dinner. Food was ok. I had Bang Bang Shrimp, Calamari, and Fish and chips with hush puppies. The flavor of Bang Bang shrimp was..."

Zhigen Lin

"We came with my sons school group on a Friday evening. There were about 40 of them and we were separate. The staff didn’t miss a beat!!!’ We..."

Shantonia Bullard

"Came in at the end of trivia, which was fun. It was so loud with the television volume turned up and people yelling over the televisions that we..."

Beth Mellor

"We ordered take-out and everything was delicious. The pizzas had so much flavor, from the sauce to the fresh veggies. The Huli chicken sandwich was..."

Tracy Logan

"My family stopped in for a late dinner last night. Our server was Paloma. She was an absolute gem! She immediately connected with my very social 9..."

Amanda Robinson

"The food was not only excellent but was an experience children will not forget! We had ordered a double cheese burger that was wedged between 2 grill..."

Andre Smith II

"THIS IS A BAR. if you don't like bar smells, bar people, bar wait staff, and bar games go somewhere else. Sodas took a bit. Food took a bit. Wait..."

robert geer

"Tonight we had great service and ordered the pork BBQ sandwich, popcorn shrimp, and Fetuccine Alfredo and each employee was so courteous and prompt..."

Danielle Dwiggins

"Was so frustrated with the availability of other places in OBX, and we literally stumbled on Longboards! What a fantastic location. From service to..."

B. Lan

"The waitress was awesome and she was practically waiting on evey table in there and doing an awesome job. Even though she wouldn't go to wal mart and..."

Rick Franklin

Shipwrecks Taphouse & Grill

77/100 (1047 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Great beach bar with real hand cut fries. Great game day specials and the kindest and most efficient servers. Especially Skyler E. From the first..."

Greg Free

"We had a great experience. We were seated immediately and had great service. The Shrimp and Corn chowder is delicious! Other entrees ordered in our..."

F Scott

"Had been craving oysters and fried shrimp all week. Scored at shipwrecks. Thanks, Hailey. Fries perfect, horseradish tarter sauce spicy (as it..."

Bill Rippe (Life of a Boring Old Guy)

"We've tried to go here several times. There is a consistent issue - you can stand on the "wait here to be seated" podium for 10 minutes or more,..."

David Williams

"My broiled fresh North Carolina flounder was excellent. Tried two local beers both tops. Instant fans of any place with a doggy menu! Joey loved his..."

mrs bananaslug (mrsbananaslug)

"Great lunch spot heading to Manteo! Erin was awesome! Started with a good Strawberry Daiquiri, then Carolina Crab Dip topped with Melted Cheddar..."

Dwayne Blackwell

"The tuna sandwich was amazing. I would definitely get it again.. Got it well done. Chili was really good as..."

Joe

"Our favorite place to eat. Food is amazing & service is..."

Tabitha Pertee

"Chilly Lime Shrimp burger was the best burger I ever had in my life. Amazing food and friendly..."

Jui Bhangaonkar

"Excellent experience, my lobster mac n cheese was tasty. I ordered hushpuppies as an appetizer and they were perfectly breaded and cooked. Service..."

Alex Sauers

"Really cool sports bar with a good beer menu that has NC beers as well as regional and national breweries. On a nice day, the doors are rolled up and..."

Andy Beyer

"I loved the pita chips, chicken lettuce wraps and key lime pie. My friend treated me to my birthday and she loved her meal; she had steak & seafood...."

Angel Barrino

"Seafood was really fresh! Service was good and fast. Price is what you would expect based on market prices. A good selection of beer and cocktails...."

Derrek Bowen

"Found this place because it was dog friendly. They had dog bowls and a small dog friendly menu which was amazing! Our server, maybe his name was Lou,..."

Justice Klungervik

"The shrimp and corn chowder was by far the best thing I ate but it was all delicious!! Our waitress, Sierra S, was super sweet and attentive. Don't..."

Rebecca Raper

"Really nice customer service. We sat outside. No requirement of mask...so happy things are getting better. The salmon with pickled soy sauce..."

Aleacia Meredith Lester

"Great food, environment, service and pricing for fantastic and a little unique seafood dishes. Highly recommend. Owner was the host and has a finger..."

Richard Chapman

Black Pelican Oceanfront Restaurant

76/100 (7429 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I'm not big on seafood but this was delicious! The shrimp and grits were perfect. It was crowded but thankfully you could pre-game before your meal..."

Poet Satyr

"Always a great staple choice with awesome variety of options. All the food and drinks are always top notch. You can't go wrong here ever. Been coming..."

Sarah Gentry

"We used Black Pelican Catering for our wedding buffet at a private residence in Nags Head. Leading up to the wedding it was an incredible pleasure..."

Pate Jarvis

"Molly says y’all sure should go to the Black Pelican… Great seafood.. Really Great Pizza… And good Carolina Brews…. We came from over 10..."

mike lyons

"It was our first night in OBX and we ended up having dinner here. It was a very busy night. I could see our server running back and forth. I got the..."

Kareen Caberte - Wayan

"Seated immediately. Food was delicious. Service was a bit slow. Desserts were also delicious and huge! Coconut shrimp were fantastic. For the menu..."

Jennifer Schubert

"Great atmosphere and many choices to choose. We had grilled Mahi and seafood risotto both were very tasty.i would have liked a little more seafood in..."

John Moderacki

"There's a certain charm that comes from the obvious additions over the years, as the dining area sort of rambles around the bar. There's a nice..."

Amy Popp

"Really great overall restaurant. Seafood specials were awesome and many non-seafood options as well..very prompt service. This is an Outerbanks must..."

Tommy L.

"Ate at some other local spots and this one was the best! We are a large group of 11 and we were all seated together, which was the first plus, It’s..."

Marsha Arango

"Server was great. Dining room atmosphere was more bar like. Food was very good. Got the fresh catch swordfish and chefs pasta with shrimp/scallops...."

WV Man

"Great local hangout, pro local tip hang out at the lower bar to get the best stories and meet the best people. The service was super friendly and..."

Rick Ball

"The food was great. We all had different meals that were..."

Melissa McIntosh

"Absolutely fantastic! It was Veterans Day and my wife's birthday. Barbara H. took care of us and she was perfect. Food was great and service..."

Rich Scott

"The risotto was good, best part was the shrimp. However, they only gave you 2 scallops. The apple pecan crisp was..."

Elizabeth Tiesenga

"Great restaurant! Service, food and views are wow! We almost went back the second night at the OBX. Dining with the views of the dune is..."

Grace Sadosky

"Great food, great service, great view of the ocean from the upstairs dining area. I got the spicy shrimp and grits and it was fantastic! It had a..."

Stefan Kowalewski

"This is a wonderful place tucked a few feet from the beach. Food was always perfectly cooked and tasty. It is a place where diners will not be..."

Jo J

Stack 'em High Pancakes Kitty Hawk

74/100 (2595 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Family style

Non-smoking restaurants

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great food, great service, fun family atmosphere. The pancakes are great, but I love the breakfast sandwiches the best. Try the loaded hash browns..."

Clyde

"It was a neat idea for a restaurant! The staff was extremely friendly and attentive. Food was delicious however I wasn't a huge fan of the hash..."

Stephanie D

"Pancakes were excellent. The side items (eggs and sausage) were gross. I would go back just for the pancakes and not order any..."

Nikki Cagle

"Rustic interior but excellent breakfast food..."

Jeff Dong

"Have always eaten here, yes it is hot humid n tacky but great breakfast..."

Jodijack

"Delicious breakfast.. Wasn't sure because of the other bad reviews but we gave it a try anyway and we are glad we did.. Pancakes, French toast were..."

Claudia Miller

"Veggie omelette was amazing. Friendly staff, great set-up. We will be..."

Ellen B.

"Gyro omlette was..."

Emily

"Great place to eat breakfast. Generous size portions of food. Friendly staff. Very busy. We'll..."

David Frampton

"Delicious breakfast! Our food was great - pancakes with fresh fruit especially good. Super friendly service. Will gladly return..."

Hawkeye

"Great breakfast! Loved the pancakes and grits. Husband had a HUGE pork carnitas omelette. Even the toast was good. Very friendly people, homey..."

Natalie Gail Relph

"This is the best place to go it's so good I've been going there for ten..."

Tdryden

"Pancakes were fab. Eggs are not their speciality and were under..."

Jean Kestner

"I got the short stack breakfast with bacon and scrambled eggs with cheese. Everything was tasty but I wish instead of waiting in line to order that..."

Niky Smith

"We loved this cute breakfast spot on the way back to Maryland!! The omelettes were so good !! The service is 5 stars within itself!! They keep the..."

Jacelyn Sauble

"My wife and I had breakfast for about $26.00. Make sure you grab a tray and silverware first if you've never been there. Then, order your food at the..."

Hector Chavez

"We were surprised that the restaurant was cafeteria style. You order your drinks and food and pay for them in an assembly line, then they bring the..."

Jenn L

"We came in and was automatically created by the cooks. They were so kind and friendly! After ordering we went to our seats and they sent over a meal..."

Bradley Lael

"This place was hopping on a Saturday morning, we really enjoyed the pancake breakfast here. It was hard to get a table around 10.00AM since it was so..."

Jules Chester

"It was good and it kept me full for hours! :D Nothing special , and kinda hectic though.. However, it is essential for a trip to OBX! A real classic..."

Leland The Great

"Wonderful diner off the main road in Kitty Hawk. The breakfast bowl with hash browns, gravy, bacon, eggs and sausage was delicious. My wife has the..."

Michael Lewis

"It was our day to leave OBX and we needed a place to eat a good breakfast. We’d passed Stack ‘em High yesterday & decided it looked like a good..."

Vicky Pirozzoli

"Heard this was the place to eat breakfast so made sure to be there before it opened. What a cool place with super-friendly and happy employees. The..."

Bryan Brendley

"Delicious food everytime we have been! This is the best location, the other location is a different owner and menu. I love the crab cake..."

Casuarius

"Got to get them once in the way in or out of OBX. If you're close during the week to fight the rush, but they do an awesome job getting people..."

Richard Moyett

"An unconventional restaurant! You order your food before you are seated. The line was out the door when we arrived around 9:15 am. We were back on..."

Melanie Lawson

Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

73/100 (4105 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place is amazing! We loved it so much, we ate there for dinner and then came back the next day for lunch. I think I ate 6lbs between the two..."

Christopher Brooks

"Amazing food and amazing service! Seriously worth every penny... I’ve honestly never been to a buffet where all the food was piping hot and..."

Channing Eyth

"Awesome. Well worth the the wait. Bo was a great waiter. The hostest people also phenomenal. They are now "My people" too. Thanks from Dmitry and..."

Dmitry Angelov

"The food was amazing! Joy was out server and she was so cute 7 months pregnant..and she said she would name him Herbie...lol..can't wait to come..."

Terri Timblin Basham

"The food was outstanding!! I think I enjoyed the homemade desserts more than the crab 🦀 legs. All of the employees were so polite. We had a..."

Debbie Scott

"They had a great selection of crab, lobster, shrimp, and many other foods. They offer indoor and outdoor seating and limited seating at the bar. They..."

Savannah Perry

"Yo! So we don't really "do buffets" but this place was great! If you like seafood then this place is a must try. Yes, the place smells like seafood..."

Rodney Ibrahim

"The seared rare tuna and salmon filets were truly phenomenal. I loved them both. The fried oysters, fried mushrooms, clam strips and stuffed..."

Todd Rowand

"Victoria are waitress was amazing we loved her. Just about everyone got their fill from the buffet. I got the bang bang shrimp, it was delicious! Our..."

pyper reynolds

"We came to the Outer Banks on a recommendation to try this place. A wait and many people were sitting outside the party, which was more significant..."

Atiyah A

"Honest to goodness seafood. We didn’t waste stomach space, we ate all 6 varieties of crab and it was spectacular. Very laid back atmosphere. Good..."

Maria Solorzano

"Jimmy's is an amazing family owned local business. And as such you may not get an atmosphere like those other chains, or even the lowest prices, but..."

MrMister

"This is the best seafood buffet. We look forward to coming here every single time we come to the obx! Great service, awesome selection and love the..."

Erica

"Quality seafood buffet. Extra $12/pp if you want all you can eat lobster, which is good, but expect them to be slightly overcooked. Overall worth the..."

Mike B.

"Jimmy's All You Can Eat at OBX offers a delightful seafood experience with a wide variety of crab legs and hot, fresh dishes. The $5 discount before..."

Whitney Boone

"If you want to eat crab until you hate yourself, this is the place for you. No frills, kind of loud and crowded, but man is the food great. Beau..."

Mark Hensler

"My husband and I came here this weekend for our anniversary. We have visited this place twice. The food is delicious, great quality, excellent..."

Rachel Anton

"This place is worth the wait. The buffet was fresh and delicious. They had so many choices and I love seafood. I’m from Maryland and I saw crabs..."

Joseph Gilbert

"Was a great place. So much food. The crab legs were great. We went on crab claw night as well. That was fun. The claws were already opened. All u had..."

Richard Seyler

"Great seafood selection. Amazing crab legs 5 different kinds and they keep them hot and fresh. They do get busy but that wait if there is one is not..."

ANTHONY HULL

"Best buffet around 😋 it was 122.00 for me and my husband to eat and it was..."

Mary Kelly

"Wow, excellent seafood buffet with so many choices of fresh fish, five different types of crab legs, on Friday lobster tails were included in the all..."

Ronald Nikoleyczik

"Overall, this was a reasonably good experience. The variety of food on the buffet was amazing and the food was very good. This is a seafood lover's..."

Jim Sorokes

Argyles Restaurant

"Great food, great staff, laid back vacation vibe! If you're looking for a fast food, in and out stop, this is not your place. If you're looking for..."

Beth Parsons Orlando

"My husband and I stopped here on the last night of our honeymoon and fell in love with Argyle's! From the cocktail bar to the delicious entrees to..."

Kristen Nicole

"Great food, great staff, great martinis! Debra, the owner, is so nice and the place is so homey. We'll certainly be..."

Barbara Henry

"I went tonight excited for the prime rib special because it's amazing and it's affordable. I got there late and the place was packed (happy they had..."

Julie Haner

"What an incredible meal! My husband's eyes rolled back in his head as he ate his Mahi Mahi. I had the same meal. Came with a risotto to die for! We..."

Ann Sellers

"It's one of Kitty Hawks little hidden treasures I am from Dallas and this place was better than most 5 star fine dining places they are hands down..."

Sonia Sifuentes

"Just got done having dinner with my wife there. The food and service were amazing. Will definitely be going to this establishment again. So many..."

Mike McGovern

"Great food, awesome atmosphere, and even better martinis! Didn't have any sort of wait, restaurant owner even stopped by to say hi. Super family..."

Olivia Huffman

"Quaint little place with delicious food and extensive drink menu. Debra makes the bread and desserts in house and they are delicious too. Everyone..."

Christopher Virgo

"Perfect place to stop right after arriving at the OBX! Great menu, friendly staff. Definitely making this a regular..."

Victoria Martin Grimme

"We had our wedding reception here and they knocked it out of the park. Debs cake made in house was beautiful and delicious. The filet I had for..."

Jessica Wilson

"The food was delicious ! I had the scallops and they were fantastic . My husband had a huge burger that was juicy and also delicious..."

Lisa Bondi Allen

"Beautiful atmosphere,amazing food, spectacular service, one of the best restaurants on the beach..."

Jennifer Dileo

"Drinks appetizers, main course and service were very good. Highly..."

Todd Parks

"Amazing little place! Some of the bests Eggs Benedict I have ever had. The Bloody Mary was fantastic as well. You can tell the owners and staff take..."

Tracey Almond

"Absolutely fantastic place for breakfast. One of my favorites in Outer Banks. Best crepes, fresh fruit not glazed or yummy french toast. Cannot..."

Jaclyn Weatherly

"People were nice, service was good. Place is a little small, but cozy. We had breakfast, so don't know about dinner. I had Eggs Benedict Oscar, over..."

Matt Miller

"I enjoyed my French Silk martini - made from Chambord, Stoli Vanil, Godiva Chocolate Liqueur And the Guinness Battered Brie appetizer - (With warm..."

Crystal Trask

"One place I hope I always can come back to. Great breakfast food. Has a good vibe in the walls, or is that my diabetes 🤔? I'll risk..."

C Toe

"The food was absolutely amazing the crepes you could taste how fresh they were! The service will nice was painfully slow. Which is abnormal for a..."

Stephanie Short

"Our 2nd time here and both the service and food were excellent. The staff is welcoming and actually takes the time to talk to you and make you feel..."

Scott McDaniel

"Unique spot. Has been around for 30+ years, run by a couple and a few helpers. They’re every accommodating, can be a bit slower paced, food is..."

Michael Ulrich

"Our breakfast was delicious. Service was fast. One woman great job. Thank you..."

Kimberly Bloom

"Service awesome. Be patient I promise.it is worth the wait. You will not be disappointed. Food and presentation was incredible. The time and..."

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