NC Coast Grill & Bar

The ambiance at this restaurant was amazing. We sat out on the deck with the setting sun in our background. The food was delicious. Some in our group had the Beet salad, some had clam/artichoke hearts dip with chips and sweet potatoes fries, we had Curry bowl, lots of sweet potatoes fries, Mexican Poutine that was so good.There were 7 women and a baby and the service was great for us. We were well taken care of

Food - really really greatParking - really really badService - really really badFirst, parking lot is extremely small. You'll have to find some place else to park before you walk over.Food - I'd absolutely come back here to eat again. I had the pesto cream seafood pasta with a goat cheese salad. That's probably the first time in my life I've cleaned off that much food at a restaurant with no leftovers; it was really enjoyable. Service - The couple sitting next to me at the bar commented on how bad the service was, and the couple sitting next to them said the same thing. There was only one bartender to oversee an entire bartop and also make floor drinks. Customers tend to be very understanding if you are just kind and acknowledge we exist. I felt like an inconvenience asking for anything, and we all got put on the back burner. Since you can't eat service, I'd absolutely eat here again and recommend you just sit at a table instead if you see one bartender working.Update to owner Wes' response: Wes, that's just a backhanded reply. A response of "We are sorry you feel that way" rather than "Hey, sorry service IS lacking." Your history of feedback to customers is defensive and backhanded when you don't like what they have to say. I'm not looking for a handout by "speaking with the manager," and I'd write back to you directly about your insincerity if that was an option. Regardless, I'd stop in for the food sometime again.

We dined here for lunch. Had to wait awhile for our drinks but not a terrible amount of time. Service wasn't bad but the serving sizes were so tiny. Even the appetizer, definitely not shareable. The food tasted okay. It wasn't great. They're big on Cajun. The seafood options were mostly Cajun, even my seafood tacos. The ceiling fans have cob webs all over them. Too bad, they look fairly easy to clean when not moving. We won't return, mostly due to the serving sizes and food taste. Again, the taste was ok, but for the prices, the sizes mixed with the flavor... not worth it at all.

Fabulous food and good service. They have outdoor seating and a great location on the sound. We weren't hungry enough to order the specialty board, but will definitely be back!

If you want to eat here during the summer months (and trust me, you want to), you better secure reservations in advance. This place is popular, and for good reason. The food they serve here is not only delicious, but different than the typical seafood fare you find in the Outer Banks (although if you're craving seafood, they do have plenty). My favorite thing here is the coconut curry bowl, just spicy enough to break a sweat without being overwhelming. You also can't beat the location or the sunset that can be seen from the restaurant's outdoor seating right on the Duck boardwalk. When they have live music here it's magical to see the sun dip below the clouds with an acoustic guitar playing in the background. Service is also prompt and attentive. Minus one star because one year I came here and they were serving Oysters that had been preshucked and stuck in the freezer which were gross and dried up...totally get you want to cut down on wait times but raw seafood is not the place to try and cut down on time.

Okay, we stopped here to grab a quick drink and maybe an appetizer after walking on the Duck Boardwalk. We saw a Chef's Specialty Board (samples for two of many of the items from the main menu) served at another table and we are now hooked!!!!Our server explained the board, worked with us on my wife's dietary restrictions, and we got our own Chef's Specialty Board. The service from our waiter was exceptional and the Board was fabulous. NC Coast Bar & Grill is now on our WILL visit again next year list!!By the way the restaurant is sitting right on the sound and the sunset is gorgeous!! I highly recommend you try NC Coast Bar & Grill if you are in the Duck, NC area!!!!

After playing a round of golf and building up a huge appetite, my friend and I were able to find this awesome establishment!To start, the view is spectacular while enjoying drinks and food. Started off with a couple glasses of Chardonnay while we enjoyed the scenic view. Then had a dozen oysters on the half shell to go great with the wine. By the time the entrees came out, we were already completely happy and satisfied. I had the shrimp & grits for dinner, and the this entree was delicious and some of the best shrimp & grits I've had. Great time, great food, and great service. Thanks for having us!

Based on our previous experience, we had dinner here with high expectations during our annual trip to Duck. We left very disappointed. To be clear, our server was very nice-she was not the problem. We had the crab dip as an appetizer and it was okay. It could have been warm, but it was room temperature. I had the sexy caesar salad with a crab cake added on. There was barely any dressing on my salad. The same was true for my husband's caesar. My husband's steak was fatty and flavorless- very poorly prepared. In my opinion, any chef at a restaurant of this nature should be able to present a delicious steak. Period. It's cooking 101. My water glass also lipstick on it when we sat down. Our kind server was quick to replace it when we brought it to her attention. This is a lovely restaurant that needs to tie up some VERY loose ends. Sadly, we probably won't be back.

WOW! Just wow. You can't really find a restaurant in the OBX that takes reservations during the summer, so it's always a crap shoot. NC Coast was recommended by a family member who lives in Corolla, and it exceeded all expectations! We got a table for 4 outside and were able to sit within 15 mins at 5PM on a Wednesday in July, probably because it was so hot that evening. Our server Grace could not have been better - she was SO friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive, with great reccos on menu items! Not easy to do on such a hot and busy evening, and she was just fantastic! FOOD: We shared the Crab Dip and Fried Cauliflower - both delicious! Was a little surprised by the Pico on top of the dip, but it added SUCH a great freshness to the creamy dip underneath. And the Cauliflower, y'all! The BEST cook and sauce (sweet chili).Shrimp and Grits were fantastic - great recco by Grace! Perfectly cooked shrimp, and the whole dish was perfectly seasoned with flavor, tang, and freshness. Both who ordered the Ribeye loved the dish! The veg and chimichurri were perfect accompaniments, and the cook on both (Med and Med Rare) were perfect as well. I do not care for cooked Salmon, but it was greatly enjoyed by those who do with great cookery and flavor. We will definitely be back!!

I've never ate here, but most definitely will just to meet Wes! In our search for a birthday dinner restaurant we came across the reviews and Wes is absolutely hysterical! Kudos young man for tackling these reviews with a knack for dry humor that most wouldn't understand! LOL