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John's Drive in

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CLOSED FOR THE SEASON, Thank you for another great summer! An Outer Banks tradition, John's has been a favorite with locals and vacationers since 1977! Serving Fresh Tuna and Fried Dolphin served with homemade tartar sauce or fresh made cocktail sauce. Also available many flavor of malt, fresh fruit milkshake and other tasty ice cream treats. John's gives free ice cream to dogs, horses, rabbits, skunks and any other type of pet that you would bring to John's would earn you a "puppy cup." 

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3716 N Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, NC, 27949, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
4.71,151 reviews
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Deborah Hardy Sims-Richter 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Wanting a Dolphin boat... 

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Me too 

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Catharine Eberhart 
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5 years ago

Best fish sandwich and milks shakes! ! ! 

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Nancy Glover Schuler 
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5 years ago

A must-stop on every trip to the OBX! 

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Michelle Catherine Halfin 
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6 years ago

Best dolphin boat you will find & delicious milkshakes! ❤️ 

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Nancy-Lee Yowell Kozub 
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6 years ago

We have been huge fans of John's Drive In since they opened. As our family has grown, the new arrivals are just as crazy about John's as the.old folks! 4 generations of us wouldn't feel our vacation was complete without dolphin boats and popcorn shrimp from John's! 

Business response:

Thank you I the generation previous mom and dad and our next generation as well thank you 

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Mitch Green 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

The Dolphin Boat is to die for !! Most EXCELLENT!! 

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Maureen Corcoran Burns 
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6 years ago

Came here in recommendation of a Cycling After 50, FB, group member! Crazy busy, short hours/high demand! Got the Dolphin Boat.... wonderful! Fish was very fresh and although deep fried, it wasn’t greasy. Chocolate shake was ahhhh, heaven! The wait was so worth it! Parking is, to saw the least, right!!!! 

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David Koontz 
6 years ago

Outstanding food and service - long wait but well worth it.... 

Business response:

Thank you 

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Paula Faivre 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Try the dolphin boat & a milk shake of your choice. You won't regret it. Local summer time favorite. Family owned & fantastic. ☆☆☆☆☆ 

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How is John's Drive in rated?

John's Drive in has a 4.7 star rating with 1,151 reviews. 

When is John's Drive in open?

John's Drive in is closed now. It will open on Monday at 9:00 a.m. 

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