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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." 

Location details

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
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Michael Basnight 
6 years ago

Been going for 40 years. Dolphin boat is the best plate of seafood you can put in your face from anywhere. 

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Michael Basnight you are so kind. My father thanks you, my mother thanks you ,my sisters thank you and I thank you 

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Margaret Derrick 
6 years ago

Rarely do we leave OBX with out a stop at John’s. Thanks for another fabulous Dolphin boat. Made getting up for dawn patrol worth it� 

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Pam Inglish 
6 years ago

No wait at 230ish Sunday! 

Business response:

Horray 

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Dale Fravel Sr. 
6 years ago

Stopped for some quick lunch for first time at John’s Drive in. Wow very pleasantly surprised has to be one of the best burgers I’ve had on the beach in a long time. Service was fast, prices was reasonable and quality of the food was outstanding. Looking forward to trying one of their dolphin baskets next time or some of the other great items on their menu. Definitely a outer banks treasure John’s Drive in is. 

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Donny Shelley 
6 years ago

Best Ice Cream on the beach ! Food is great ! Will be back soon ! 

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Thank you 

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Lana Shelley 
6 years ago

Amazing milkshakes! 

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Thank you 

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Rita Fleming Weaver 
6 years ago
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Tonya Gibson 
6 years ago

The best burger I have ever eaten. Staff was very friendly. 

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Melanie Reising 
6 years ago

Mmmmmm...sooo good...if we'd found this gem sooner we would had saved a lot of worry about where to eat...it was good enough to go back several times... dolphin was delicious and the popcorn shrimp too...kids loved the chicken fingers an fries!! Just go to John's drive in ! 

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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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