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North Carolina, United States Food Guide: 10 Seafood food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Corolla
Best Seafood restaurants nearby. Discover the best Seafood food in Corolla. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Seafood restaurants near you.. You won’t find superstores or theme parks in Corolla. What you will find is a slow-paced vacation destination with vast, isolated stretches of beach. Corolla is the perfect place to gear down, relax and forget about your hurried life back home. While quiet dinners and strolls on the beach are mainstays of Corolla’s lifestyle, other more action-oriented recreation options include kayak tours, Jet Ski rentals, deep-sea fishing charters, and go-karting. No visit to Corolla is complete without climbing the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, a 158-foot high structure built in 1875 that still flashes at 20-second intervals to warn ships hugging the chain of barrier islands. Next on the must see list is the Whalehead Club, a 21,000-square-foot Art Nouveau home that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
A truly unique experience in Corolla is taking a tour of the Spanish Mustang Reserve, where you can see wild Spanish Mustang horses grazing in their natural habitat. Horse lovers will also enjoy the Corolla Wild Horse Museum located within the restored schoolhouse of Corolla Village. Kids have an opportunity to paint their own wild Colonial Spanish Mustang.
For some great family fun, play the Grass Course, a miniature golf course on all natural grass.
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10. Dockside North Seafood Market
Reviewed By Mclfinewine
I frequent this seafood marked every year on my visit to OBX have never had a negative experience. Seafood is immaculately displayed, Service is always with a smile and the choice is up to you. Great tuna and shrimp their sauces are also soooo yummy.
9. Upside Restaurant & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 143 reviews
Enjoy our CREATIVE COASTAL CUISINE paired with craft cocktails, beer & wine. Our elevated SOUND VIEW DECK is a perfect place to relax and savor innovative food. We utilize the freshest local seafood & ingredients. Relax at our NEW INSIDE-OUT BAR where you
Reviewed By Tim F
Great service and outstanding food, exquisitely presented and quickly served. This should be rated the best in town.
8. Salt Water Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 253 reviews
Reviewed By Cynthia F
We walked into this restaurant at seven p.m. and it was almost empty- that should have been our first clue. When we asked the owner/manager if it was too late to be served, he grunted and walked us to a bare table. Our server, a young lady who was cordial, explained the specials. I asked for the wine list, having read that this place had a good selection of wines. The "wine list" turned out to be one of each of the standard varieties written on the chalkboard. Not the wine list I was expecting; should have been our second clue. The atmosphere in this place was simply awful. Music played over a speaker that alternated between barely audible and screaming volume. All around us, staff were clearing and cleaning while the kitchen staff whooped it up at the bar and the open kitchen window. It was clear that they couldn't wait to get things wrapped up and out of there. We had to ask for salt and pepper, all condiments, and finally for our check. I had ordered "slow roasted Angus beef brisket in a biackberry bbq sauce with melted gouda cheese" which was anything but...instead it was dried, shredded meat on a stale bun that was like a rock. The side order of green beans were stone cold. My companion received fossilized rock fish. Our bill for these two dishes and two drinks was over fifty dollars and totally not worth it. We would have complained but by the time we finished, they practically knocked us down getting out the door. There are plenty of other places to dine in Corolla, ranging from good to excellent. Keep walking past this joint which certainly isn't one of them.
7. Oceanfront Grille
Overall Ratings
4 based on 314 reviews
The Oceanfront Grille offers a casual atmosphere with an ocean view for our customers. We strive to bring friendly and attentive service to assure an enjoyable dining experience. The restaurant offers a unique yet simplistic menu designed to pair dinner e
Reviewed By jimr20162016
Restaurant is small with outdoor seating and they specialize in crab cakes. Reservations are a must and when we arrived at 7:30 we were promptly seated. We ordered the pound of shrimp appetizer and some drinks and relaxed enjoying the shrimp, the drinks, and the view. Our waitress, Brandy, took great care of us and didnât rush us at any time. We each ordered different meals, some were the daily specials, and added a crab cake to each meal ordered. The food was great, especially the crab cakes. I enjoy a restaurant that isnât so loud that you canât hear each order and I donât like being rushed through a meal. This place was great for a relaxing evening with friends and great food. Weâll definitely visit again if were in Duck or Corolla.Thanks for your review, Jim! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience and your dinner! Weâll see you next time youâre in town!
6. Mike Dianna's Grill Room
Overall Ratings
4 based on 456 reviews
We like to provide guests with the best local and fresh product that we can find in a casual setting. We are a family friendly restaurant specializing in steaks, local seafood, pasta and chicken. We have the only live hardwood grill in Corolla and it make
Reviewed By Tom G
Every where else was full, we new it was a bit more expensive, and they didn't dissapoint. Wonderful service (Johnny) fantastic food (mixed grill, filet, salmon and crabcake) all fantastic! A must do in Corolla, especially for a better night out. Super fun music at the outdoor bar afterwards as well.
5. Fat Crabs Rib Co. & Seafood Shack
Overall Ratings
4 based on 453 reviews
Super casual restaurant with friendly , family atmosphere. Serving slow cooked BBQ and fresh seafood daily / Open early March til late October
Reviewed By mikesxpress
Placed was clean. Service was very good. Mid September visit and no crowd. Raw oysters were great. Steamed seafood platter was ok. The mussels, clams, and oyster were a bit over done. The scallops were very good. Potato salad was ok as were the beans.The shrimp & scallop dinner had both cooked correctly and again the scallops were great. The collards had too much vinegar and pepper along with not being cooked long enough. Mac & cheese was ok. Two major issues were both the cocktail sauce & tarter sauce had been Food Networked (*That's changing conventional food items so they taste horrible) by adding unconventional undetermined items. The cocktail sauce had a bunch of hot sauce in it to the point you couldn't taste the horseradish which made it inedible. The tarter sauce had undetermined additives that made it inedible. Bring your own condiments.*Note this review was completed without using ridiculious undiscriptive terms like OMG, awesome, yummy, delish, to die for, do your self a favor, trust me, etc.. Describe the food, service (or lack of) and provide details on the cost/copy of check and include pictures! Is the place clean? No one cares about the waiter/waitress names or their abilities. They get changed like underwear and you don't get to pick one. We don't care about your allergies or the need for gluten free food.
4. Sun Fish Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 563 reviews
As we have finished our season and are closed from October to May we would like to thank you for helping our 10th year in Corolla, NC. be our best ever. We serve fresh seafood and also offer a full menu served in a fun, family friendly atmosphere. We have
Reviewed By cathnator
We went there with two families with 3 kids (5-10 yrs old) on a Tuesday night. No wait, everyone loved their food and the server was top notch (remembering everything we had ordered and was pleasant). Only bad thing was there was carpet and the bathrooms were outdated. Weâll definitely go back
3. Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 799 reviews
Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill is the best kept secret in Corolla Light. Open 7:30 am till 2 am. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner & full service bar till 2 am, 7 days a week!! Karaoke, DJ nights, Theme Parties, NFL Sunday Ticket, Sports Package, Covered seat
Reviewed By yarnluv
Most important aspect of a restaurant- delicious hot food! Everyone loved their food and cocktails. Seafood nachos were a generous serving and not soggy. The chicken fried chicken was moist, as was my chicken sandwich. My husband raved about his seafood platter. The atmosphere is extremely casual with picnic style tables. Our server was excellent.
2. North Banks Restaurant & Raw Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 783 reviews
We have been a local's favorite seafood establishment for over 20 years. Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials feature fresh local fish and creative sauces. Our Raw Bar features Steamed Shrimp, Maine Lobster, Littleneck Clams, Seaside and Select Oysters and Sno
Reviewed By pattygrace
My husband and I stopped here for lunch yesterday after 4 wheeling on the beautiful North the beaches of Corolla. We were greeted and seated immediately And a very pleasant waitress came to take our drink order right away. My husband had the Painkiller and I had the hairy Brazilian. The Painkiller was perfect And my hairy Brazilian was delicious. Spicy and not overly sweet. We ordered tuna bytes and a dozen local oyster raw, and My husband had the fish-and-chips and I had the yellowfin tuna plate. The tuna was super fresh and tender and perfectly cooked and perfect with the wasabi sauce. The sticky white the rice that came with it was awesome. My husband's fish-and-chips came out hot but to be honest the fries were bland and and a little undercooked. Everything else was delicious though I would return for that tuna dish and the Hairy Brazilian
1. Outer Banks Boil Company
Overall Ratings
5 based on 355 reviews
Outer Banks Boil Company is a family owned and operated business specializing in Traditional Coastal Shrimp Boils.
Reviewed By markg0727
This is the 4th year we have used Outer Banks Boil Company and every year we are never disappointed! Matt the owner is the coolest guy and all his staff is amazing! We have a blast every time they come to us and we even make sure we stop by the store In Timbuktu to say goodbye when we leave. Itâs more like a big family party when they come than it is a catering company coming to you. We love you guys and weâll be back next year!!!!
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