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John's Drive in

4.7

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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
4.71,151 reviews
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Lisa Peak 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

One of the best milkshakes I've ever had. Definitely a must if you're in OBX. 

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Linda Collier Patterson 
6 years ago

Always a favorite of ours. Great good, great milkshakes, and great employees! And they love dogs! A must try for everyone! 

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Thank you 

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Victoria Bartol Catalano 
6 years ago

Dolphin basket is absolutely excellent! My son in law had the sub, it was excellent as well! Your drive in never disappoints! We will see you next trip down! 

Business response:

Thank you so much we work to make folks happy 

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Pamela Burns 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Consistently delicious, intentionally thought out to perfection, hard work, skill and years of expertise add up to making your taste buds smile every time. Order at the windows, take out or eat at the picnic tables on a sunny day. Whenever there’s a line, order, sit back and hang out til it’s ready; it’s always worth the wait. 

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Heath Fly 
6 years ago

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Thank you 

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Robin Nixon Carpenter 
6 years ago

John’s is an absolute MUST for us every trip! For as long as I can remember, we would always visit John’s. My dad’s grandfather built houses here in OBX, we spent a lot of time here when we were not in school. John’s is one of my fondest memories 😍. Best milkshakes and food on the beach! 

Business response:

Thank you 

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Janine Atwell 
6 years ago

The dolphin sub is amazing and the milkshakes are to die for. The friendly and personal service is the cherry on top. John's is always a favorite stop and a must while we're in OBX. 

Business response:

Thank you, Miss Janine, we enjoy making you have a nice time when you visit 

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Chrissy Tipton Hudson 
6 years ago

The dolphin boat and crab cakes were AMAZING!!!!!! 

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Debbie Rutter 
6 years ago

omg if you want a great hot dog get the Big John you will love it. 

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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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