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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
4.71,178 reviews
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Jared Dellinger 
8 years ago

I've been eating John's dolphin sandwiches and a chocolate peanut butter shake since I was a little kid and I haven't found anything better anywhere. It's beach comfort food at its best. I got my wife addicted to John's the first time I took her to the OBX. Definitely the first and last stop we make whenever we are in town. 

Business response:

Jared thank you. I and the crew like to make y'all happy 

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Lori Avon Payne 
8 years ago

Business response:

Thank you Lori we're really grateful for your support 

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Rick Haley 
8 years ago

No better fried fish in the world ...and that's just the first course. 

Business response:

Thank you Rick 

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Teresa Franks Bowens 
8 years ago

Best milk shake and food around. Modern convienience with that old fashion taste.Enjoy at the picnic tables overlooking the ocean, with the breeze in you hair. You won't regret it. 

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Joanne Harris Kepler 
8 years ago

Business response:

Thank you Joanne 

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Stan Rountree 
8 years ago

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GREAT FOOD GREAT SHAKES!!!!!!!!!! dog friendly puppy cups!!!! 

Business response:

Thank you Stan I keep missing you at work when I stop in 

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Bobbie Shea Murphy 
8 years ago

A must have while in OBX...favs are dolphin boat, crab cake sandwich and cherry/pineapple shakes!!!! ��� #johnsisthebomb 

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Lou Iler 
8 years ago

The absolute BEST milkshakes & dolphin � boats ever!!!! 

Business response:

I thank you Y'all are so special Browns Dan's are hearty bread Love U 

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Carla Gregory 
8 years ago

best milkshakes just needs a little more parking, but still a great choice 

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How is John's Drive in rated?

John's Drive in has a 4.7 star rating with 1,178 reviews. 

When is John's Drive in open?

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

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